BYM005 - Slavic Ancestor Worship
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Ancestor worship is huge in Slavic folk magic practices. We see the ancestors show up again and again in the old ways and beliefs. The power and presence of the ancestors can’t be overstated. But do we need a connection to our ancestors? Why would we want to cultivate that relationship? And when we do decide to bring our ancestors into our spiritual practice, how do we do that? In this episode of Baba Yaga’s Magic, we’ll be discussing all of that. I'll show you the specific ways that Slavic people connect to their ancestors and how you can create some ancestral magic of your own.
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