Honouring ancestors is a deeply personal and collective experience for covens. This indoor ritual invites the wisdom and presence of ancestors into the sacred space, fostering a connection between past and present.
Prepare the room with photos, heirlooms, or symbols of your ancestors placed on a central altar. Add candles, flowers, and offerings such as bread, wine, or incense that would have been meaningful to them.
Begin by calling in the quarters, asking each element to bless and protect the space. For example:
"Guardians of the North, roots of the Earth, we call upon your stability and strength to ground this ritual."
Once the circle is cast, the leader addresses the ancestors:
"We honour the blood of our blood, the spirits who came before us. Ancestors, we invite you into this circle. Share your wisdom and walk with us in love and light."
Each coven member can then step forward to speak the name of an ancestor or share a memory. Place the offerings on the altar and light a candle for each person remembered.
Conclude by thanking the ancestors and releasing their presence, ensuring they depart peacefully. Close the circle and share the offerings as part of a communal meal, celebrating the connection between the living and the dead. This ritual honours the bonds of family and tradition, grounding the coven in shared history and love.