Ritual to Honor Ancestors, Teachers and Spirit Guides by Crystal Pomeroy on October 31, 2014 | DAYKEEPER JOURNAL

"Halloween is upon us again. This is of course the celebration of Spider Woman, the Hopi creative goddess. The exciting thing about this Halloween is that a ten day doorway starts on October 31, 2014 in the Dreamspell Calendar. When these doorways open we are able to experience higher consciousness provided we stay in the love vibration. The veil is always very thin at the time of Halloween and this time it will last for ten days. Be sure to ‘think with your heart’ during this time period and it is always good to manifest love energy. " ~Mahala Gayle
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Ritual to Honor Ancestors, Teachers and Spirit Guides
by Crystal Pomeroy on October 31, 2014 | DAYKEEPER JOURNAL
http://www.daykeeperjournal.com/2014/10/ritual-to-honor-ancestors/


Ritual to Honor the Ancestors


In the ancient goddess traditions, Fall was seen as a time of power: the power of transformation, the power of connection with nature and beings in the beyond, including ancestors, teachers and dear ones. It was the power to release exterior appearances and attachments, and like nature does at this time of year, to direct one’s energy inward for renewal.


In a day and age of mental and emotional individualism, when our altars honor the gods of reason, it is easy to forget the good we have received from those who have passed on from the visible.


Our ancestors, at least some of them, wanted us to continue their lineage, their ideals. Much of their emotional, spiritual and material energy was expended on our behalf, in loving intentions, efforts and guidance. The best things we are and have in our lives and awareness today are directly or indirectly, at least in part, thanks to those who preceded us.


The following ceremony integrates archetypal energies, colors and symbols you may enjoy including in your practice in the November power portal known as Samhain:


    On your altar, table or other space, put three candles next to one another: pink, blue and purple.
  

  Add flowers in one or all of these shades, arranging them with the intention of pleasing your dearly departed.


    Add a picture of each ancestor you wish to honor (choose only those who symbolize the positive for you), and also of spiritual teachers no longer on the material plane. If you don’t have an image, you can put strips of paper with their names, and another one that simply says, “All ancestors from my family and spiritual lineage who have helped, supported and strengthened me directly or indirectly.”


    Put a picture of a spiritual protector, such as Archangel Michael, Blue Tara or Simhamuka, on the altar as well.


    Light a stick of copal or sandalwood incense and make a reverential gesture while saying,


These flowers and this incense are offerings for my ancestors and teachers in the invisible dimension of spirit to which this smoke disappears. Dear ones, I honor you and thank you for your gifts to the world and your efforts, intentions and actions on my behalf.


    Light the pink candle as you say,


The light of love burns in my heart and is alive in my connection with (mention names of chosen dearly departed)…


    Light the blue candle as you say,


The flame of awareness guides me to recall that (name or names of ancestors (and departed teachers) you wish to invoke, and) all my ancestors live on in the dimension of Spirit, and brings to light the gratitude I have for their legacy.


    Light the purple candle as you affirm:


Love and awareness fuse and create a transformative force that blesses my ancestors and everything connected to them.


    Repeat slowly and mindfully,


I renew my commitment to continue their legacy in ways that are appropriate now.


    Clarify one to three ways in which you can act on this commitment. They may be subtle, such as working on attitude, prayer for the departed, forgiveness, generosity, or responsibility to oneself or others; or they may be tangible, such as activism, help to a less fortunate family member, focus on developing your own gifts and potential, and/or other commitments that occur to you.


    Ask the spiritual protectors to seal your connection and commitments in their blessing.


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Best Use of Current Lighter Energies ~ by Selacia

Best Use of Current Lighter Energies

by Selacia ~ August 28, 2014

Sometimes when the undertone of energies lightens up, this fact may not register fully with you.
Indeed there has been a lighter feel in the energy the past several weeks, bringing in a sense of more expansion and possibilities.

As August is about to end, it is helpful to acknowledge this shift and to contemplate your own personal examples of new doorways opening. Focusing on the positive brings you more to feel good about – you must remember to do it, though.

When you bring your conscious awareness to energy flow and notice what has begun to shift, you are better equipped to take advantage of good things that begin to materialize. Even one small piece – like making reconnection with an old friend – can catalyze your creative juices and a series of seemingly unrelated actions that lead to a big opportunity down the road.

Examples of New Doorways Opening

Make a short list, then, of up to five examples of new doorways opening. Don’t over think this. Just invite your inner wisdom to remind you of breakthroughs you have had, nonworking things you have let go of, or interactions with others stirring your passion and enthusiasm for being alive.

To be sure, these times are not easy to navigate, and even lighter energy cycles can be mixed with plenty of distressing moments. Why? The entire world is in radical transformation mode.

Challenging planetary cycles are not the cause of our upside down world. They do, however, impact events and other happenstance in very significant ways.

It is as though what is dysfunctional gets a big nudge to shift or dissolve each time a harsh planetary lineup occurs.

Observing Your Outer World

Pay attention to what is happening in your outer world and in the global arena. Notice what is occurring in business and within communities. Many of the trends you will spot are not just “out there” to observe or perhaps worry or complain about. The outer world is your mirror, inviting you to go within and look at what is out of balance, where you are out of integrity, and what you need to heal to have better relationships.

Relationships indeed are the key to understanding and transforming the way of life on Earth, evolving into a place where love is spoken and expressed in countless ways.

Divine Changemakers Create New Templates

As a divine changemaker, you are here now to help create the new loving relationship templates. There is no manual. Your ancestors could not give you that. You are writing it as you go, with each type of relationship that you have. All of them count.

Knowing these things, decide today that you will make your best effort to make your life count. Use it for good and to leave behind a beneficial legacy for others. With this focus, it will be easier for you to let go of things that are petty and irrelevant in the bigger picture. Then you can relax and enjoy the fruits of the awakening path.

Copyright 2014 by Selacia – author of “Earth’s Pivotal Years,” healer, and teacher * All Rights Reserved * www.Selacia.com * Feel free to share these articles with your friends and post to your blog or website as long as you include this copyright line and the full article text.