“Walking, I am listening to a deeper way. Suddenly all my ancestors are behind me. Be still, they say. Watch and listen. You are the result of the love of thousands.”
– Linda Hogan
Alright, whenever there is the mention of ancestors, it can go a few different ways in people’s minds. Yes, many of us have some crappy ancestors, but they can’t all be bad (I tell myself this a lot in regard to my lineage). And one thing to remember is that even if your family has quite a lot of ancestral wounds, we also have ancestral strengths. Sometimes we have to examine and accept one to heal the other. Perhaps now is the time to claim a birthright of change.
Blessings!
ANCESTORS – The love and legacy of our DNA
I walk in their footsteps
Their wisdom inside me remains
I am unique, yet carry a legacy
Their blood runs in my veins
Whether or not we know our ancestors, we are the product of those who have lived before us, DNA-wise. Externally, we may have the body type of our father, our mother’s eyes, our grandmother’s nose, our great-grandfather’s skin tone.
On the inside, it gets even more interesting. We know now that we can “inherit” the way our body works, blood types, genetic disorders, even propensities for aspects of brain function like introversion, musicality, and mathematics.
Many Pagan paths associated with Halloween believe that we are born perfectly imperfect to be exactly what we are meant to be. What does this mean? It means that the gifts our ancestors left us and the unique synergy of the combination of the physical, mental, and physical that is created within us, sets us up perfectly to achieve our ultimate purpose.
Should the Ancestor card bring itself to your attention, know that you are ready and able to action your birthright of power. You have the support of those who came before you. There may be challenges or struggles but you have everything you need to overcome them. You will prevail!
The Halloween Oracle by Stacey Demarco, art by Jimmy Manton
Parting the Mists 
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