Working with the Ancestors: Spirit Work of the Beloved Dead

Moon Cult is thrilled to welcome folklorist Brandon Weston for a comprehensive look at ancestor devotion in folk belief and magical practice.

In Ozark folk belief, the otherworld is constantly near, surrounding us, and always influencing our lives. Many traditional healers and magical practitioners here in the mountains have utilized ancestral spirits, both of the blood and of the work, as part of their practice and many have cited these interactions as the origin point for their gift itself. Join folklorist and author Brandon Weston in an exploration of how working with our ancestors can enhance our magical practice. We’ll look at the tradition of creating ancestor-oriented altars and shrines in the home, how our ancestors can visit through dreams and divination, and how creating an ancestor-centered practice can not only empower the work we do but also guide us along our own spiritual path and development. Weston teaches from…