Appealing to your ancestors

Yes, I know the topic of ancestor work can be a controversial one in the pagan community, because so many of us have deceased family members we wouldn’t call on if it was the last option open to us. For example, if your late Uncle Mort was a child molester, chances are you don’t really want to be inviting him into your home. Also, as many of us are first generation pagans in monotheistic families, we might feel alienated by some of our immediate ancestors, feeling that they can’t possibly share very much with us and unsure why they would want to help with our relationships with pagan deities, demons, spirits, or what have you.

But we all have bloodlines that go back more than just the few generations we might know about. Whether you know it or not, whether you can trace it objectively or not, you have a bloodline that reaches back into the pagan past, into the depths of antiquity. Depending on what country your ancestors came from, what ethnicity you are, you have ancestors who worshiped Odin, or Cerridwen, or Isis, or Ogun. Some of our ancestors, granted, return to the “primordial soup” that provides a source for new souls at the birth of children. Of those who qualify as Mighty Dead—those who managed to distinguish themselves in life in some way—some may be reborn as themselves (with their individual spirit intact), in a new body; some may choose to dwell in the spirit realms and join groups of spirits such as the Wild Hunt. But every bloodline has one or two who qualify to be ranked among the Mighty Dead and who choose to remain attached to their own blood lineage, to watch over their descendants. These are the people to turn to when you get yourself into a sticky situation with a god, demon, or other entity who you seem to be stuck in an abusive relationship with (assuming you have tried to work things out directly with that entity and it has failed, or it isn’t possible or advisable to deal directly with them for whatever reason).

To read the read of this article please click on this link: Ancestors

Spirit of White Buffalo

 

Native American myths and culture have always been my inspiration. The first approach to the mysteries of Shamanism in my life was through the  Native American ways of spiritual work. Then I learned about the Scandinavian Shamanism and I discovered the many common things in both paths. My studies and research led me to the knowledge that in its essence the pagan ways are quite alike in the different parts of the world as are the Old religions,too. They all seem to have one origin that is very old and points towards the beginning of human history on Earth.

Here is a wonderful article I found online about the White Buffalo Spirit . This is the Spirit who walks between the worlds and connects the Red Road/ the path of incarnation and physical life / and the Blue Road / the path of the Spirit /.

When you think of Celtic tradition these are Dragons who walk between the worlds and open new realms, in Native American traditions it is White Buffalo Spirit  who connects the worlds.

Read about this here

http://www.crystalwind.ca/animal-totems/spirit-of-white-buffalo

and a powerful meditation with Native American Flute sound

 

 

 

 

 

Native American calling/prayer

Four Directions Prayer

Creator, it is I. Thank you for today’s sunrise, for the breath and life within me, and for all of your creations. Creator, hear my prayer, and honor my prayer.

As the day begins with the rising sun, I ask, Spirit keeper of the East, Brother Eagle, Be with me. …

Spirit keeper of the South, Wolf, Be with me. Help me to remember to love and feel compassion for all mankind. …

Spirit Keeper of the West, Brown Bear, Be with me. Bring healing to the people I love and to myself. ….

Spirit Keeper of the North, White Buffalo, Be with me….

Mother Earth, Thank you for your beauty, And for all you have given me. Remind me never to take from you more then I need, and remind me to always give back more than I take.

Read the original article here

http://aktalakota.stjo.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=8582

Journeying Through The Corridors

SunRay here,

Wandering through the corridors of Wisdom and Inter Knowledge, for weeks, I’ve bumped into cards that keep repeating; With hard work and diligence will bring good fortune for your future. As I pull a couple more cards for clarification, my art work is always implied. Actually one of the cards will say artistic ability. Lol

I always try to use my intuition in reading the cards but as a new study I also refer to my book that came with the cards. 

Now I’m in a place of decision because a new thought intered in. Am I pulling these readings because my life is so involved with painting? Is what I want to do controlling the cards that are showing up? Or, am I just supposed to put my life on hold, work out my inner turmoil and just keep painting?  Haha Isn’t life, growth and wisdom such a riddle?? Lol

Brightest Blessings Sisters and Brothers,

SunRay Sorceress 💙

A Bit Lost- From My Heart To Yours, from: SunRay Sorceress

I’m sharing something that is bugging me. I’m normally a very logical person. I love the science in The Craft. That also means I like predictability. So when dealing with spirits and my guides that means they spend a lot of time laughing at me. Lol

I typically say that when we’re going in retrograde it’s really no different then any other day or time of the month, you know, No big deal. So that was be for the one we’re in now..

Right before this retrograde hit I was happily learning and perusing my psychic gifts. I just found out that I have a few and am very excited to explore them further. Now fast forward to the last week or more. I’m feeling lost,  isolateed, claustrophobic and a few other panicky things that I won’t bug you with. I have to admit, I hate feling this way. It brings out bad habbits like bad eating habits and low self esteem, a lot of self destructive demons that dance around inside of me. But something else is happening at the same time such as, the last two times I’ve gone out for my walk I’ve found a turkey vulture feather and a beautiful raven feather. It’s as if my guides are telling me that I’m not alone and keep prodding on because this too shall pass. I’ve also been blessed with a gift that. Put on the shelf a very long time ago. I’ve started painting with acrylics again. I know I’ve posted this a few times but it’s because many years ago I lost faith in everything that reflected who I am as a person and now it’s as if gifts are being reborn again. 

Please, why I’m sharing this is because you might be feeling negative or things that make life very uncomfortable and you might be saying Why, am I the only one going through this?? The answer is No. No you are not alone you are walking this path and you are surrounded by ancestors, Spirit Guides and a whole lot of sisters and brothers in this beautiful Craft. I love being a Witch and I love that my Guides are all-around. If you’ve forgotten that then step outside and take in all that the Elements have to offer you. Thanks for letting me share and You aren’t alone. 

Brightest Blessings Sisters and Brothers,

SunRay Sorceress

Return to the forest

http://us8.campaign-archive1.com/?u=f684a233de92cff8fc57b9c9c&id=82800eb47d&e=59c45f0852

Say yes to your weird. Say yes to your intuition. 

“Even though it seemed crazy, even though I absolutely did not feel ready,”

Click on the link to read the rest…

Brightest Blessings Sisters and Brothers,

SunRay Sorceress

Treasures- From My Heart To Yours

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My sweetie and I took our 3 little dogs for a walk on the beach and the Great Goddess and Gods of the ocean blessed me with a treasure trove. 💙💙
May the Spirits of The Sea call to you with their beautiful toon and sing you to sleep under the sweet peaceful moon.
Many Beautiful Blessings,
SunRay Sorceress