Ancestor Offering
Prepare an offering of bread, honey, and mead for your ancestors. Place these on an altar or by a window where spirits may pass.
Whisper your ancestors’ names, inviting them to visit and share in the meal. Allow the offering to remain overnight.
Spirit Lantern
Craft a lantern using a hollowed-out turnip or pumpkin. Place a candle inside and set the lantern at your doorstep or windowsill to guide spirits.
As you light the candle, say: “Light the way for those who’ve come before, to find peace evermore.”
Apple Divination
To seek wisdom from the beyond, cut an apple in half horizontally, revealing the star within. Take a moment to focus on a question, then eat the apple.
Reflect on any impressions or answers that come to mind as you finish the fruit.
Silent Vigil
At night, observe a silent vigil in a darkened room. Light a single candle and meditate on the ancestors who’ve passed on.
In the stillness, listen for messages or signs from those who have crossed over.
Graveyard Gathering
Visit a cemetery and leave small offerings of bread, herbs, or flowers on the graves of forgotten souls.
Whisper words of peace and gratitude for those who rest, honoring the unremembered spirits.
Bonfire of Remembrance
Build a small, safe bonfire outdoors, using dried herbs like sage and juniper. Toss pieces of rosemary or thyme into the flames.
As each piece burns, think of loved ones who have passed, honoring their memory with a moment of silence.
Spirit Pathway
Line your doorway or garden path with small stones, each representing a departed loved one. As you place each stone, quietly speak the person's name.
This pathway is meant to guide the spirits as they visit, ensuring safe passage between worlds.
Dream Talisman
Before sleep, place a sprig of mugwort or lavender under your pillow to invite dreams from the spirit world.
As you drift off, hold a question in mind, hoping for guidance from those beyond.