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You Are the Sum of Your Ancestors’ Dreams
It’s no secret that I’m a big proponent of working with one’s ancestors – hell, I wrote a whole-ass book about it. I talk to my people on the regular, and equally important, I listen to what they have to say. Every once in a while, though, something resonates with me in a profound and impactful way. Such was the case this past week – and no, not election related, thank the gods – and I wanted to share a few thoughts with you. I’ve always been in love with the entire state of Virginia. It’s always held, for me, a sense of coming home, as though I’d been there…
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Setting Up Your Ancestor Altar
I’m pleased to announce that I have a little something for you over at the Llewellyn Journal! Setting up an ancestor altar is often the cornerstone, the very foundation, of working with your extended network of kin and clan for spiritual empowerment and personal growth. Much like a garden, with some regular tending—and a bit of occasional weeding—it can become a place where your spiritual work blooms and flourishes. By putting an ancestor altar in place in your home, and giving your people a space of their own, you’re carrying on a tradition found around the world, going back thousands of years. Read about Nine Things to Keep On Your…
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The Countdown is On!
YOU GUYS. In just one week on Sept. 8, Badass Ancestors will officially release! If you’ve pre-ordered a copy, you might even see yours before that — and select retailers have already gotten theirs. If you’ve got your own Badass Ancestors, or if you spot copies out in the wild, please do me a solid and snap a pic, and then post it on social media, and tag me on Instagram (@pattiwigington), Twitter (@patti_wigington or @paganwiccan), or Facebook (@aboutpaganism or @AuthorPattiWigington! I love seeing where my stuff ends up! Also, after you’ve had a chance to read Badass Ancestors, please be sure to post a review on Amazon — that helps boost…
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Meet Your Badass Ancestors: Online Class
Join me as I partner with Erzulie’s Conjure Garden for a 2 1/2 hour workshop that will help you learn to work with your ancestors by developing a relationship with them. Ancestor veneration is a key component of many spiritual/occult practices, but very few people know where to start. Often, misunderstanding of these concepts leads to cultural appropriation and less than successful magical efforts because of the disconnect between the practitioner and Spirit. This workshop is an introduction to genealogical research as well as to making your magic more powerful through working with your kinfolk. We’ll also discuss sensitive topics about problematic ancestors that you may have in your bloodline.…
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Meet Your Badass Ancestors: Online Class
Join me as I partner with Erzulie’s Conjure Garden for a 2 1/2 hour workshop that will help you learn to work with your ancestors by developing a relationship with them. Ancestor veneration is a key component of many spiritual/occult practices, but very few people know where to start. Often, misunderstanding of these concepts leads to cultural appropriation and less than successful magical efforts because of the disconnect between the practitioner and Spirit. This workshop is an introduction to genealogical research as well as to making your magic more powerful through working with your kinfolk. We’ll also discuss sensitive topics about problematic ancestors that you may have in your bloodline.…
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Badass Ancestors is Now Available for Pre-Order!
OMG YALL. I’m so excited to announce that Badass Ancestors, coming from Llewellyn Worldwide in September, is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Scurry on over there and reserve your copy, either as a snazzy paperback or for your Kindle!
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The Badass Cover Reveal
YOU GUYS OMFG. Here’s the official cover for Badass Ancestors, coming in Fall 2020 from Llewellyn Worldwide. I’m SO excited about this – and mad hat tips to my amazing editor and certifiable badass, Elysia Gallo, for pushing them to keep my title. Actual release date to be announced soon — as well as pre-order linkage — but in the meantime, what do y’all think? Is this as badass as I think it is??
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Reynoldsburg OH: Meet Your Badass Ancestors
Join me at Erzulie’s Conjure Garden for a 2 1/2 hour workshop that will help you work with your ancestors. Ancestor veneration is a key component of many spiritual/occult practices, but very few people know where to start. Often, misunderstanding of these concepts leads to cultural appropriation and less than successful magical efforts because of the disconnect between the practitioner and Spirit. This workshop is an introduction to genealogical research as well as an introduction to making your magic more powerful through working with your ancestors. We’ll also discuss sensitive topics about problematic ancestors that you may have in your bloodline. Meet Your Badass Ancestors is open to anyone, regardless…
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Badass Ancestors Update
As some of you probably know, this summer I signed a contract with Llewellyn Worldwide for a new book, tentatively titled Badass Ancestors! I’m pleased to announce that the manuscript is complete and has been submitted — the book itself won’t be released for another year, but I’m super excited about this one. Badass Ancestors will teach you how to find your elusive kinfolk — it’s a crash course in sacred genealogy — as well as how to work with them for personal empowerment. You’ll learn how to set up an ancestor altar, petition your people for guidance, protection, and financial blessings, and even how to deal with those Problem…
