Full Description
This groundbreaking book shows you how to work with different types of ancestors to find, develop, and celebrate the personal power of your inner badass. By embracing the strength of your lineage both blood relatives and those chosen by the heart you can improve your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Badass Ancestors provides a compelling series of rituals, meditations, mantras, and exercises that connect you with ancestral guides. You ll discover solid advice on genealogy research, the history of ancestor veneration in cultures around the world, healthy ways to deal with problematic ancestors, and how to leave your own legacy. Each chapter offers unique calls to action that help you build self confidence, empowerment, and overall badassery with your ancestors assistance.
Contents
Introduction 1
One: Ancestor Veneration Around the World 11
Two: Finding Your Badass Kin—Genealogy 101
Three: Your Badass Ancestor Altar 61
Four: Working with Your Badass Family 83
Five: Rituals and Meditations for Your Kin 103
Six: Problem Ancestors—You Can't Choose Your People
127 Seven: Badass Ancestors of the Heart 139
Eight: Connecting to Archetypal Badasses 147
Nine: Divination with Your Badass Kin 167 Ten: Eating with Your Ancestors 183
Eleven: Your Badass Legacy 199
Conclusion: Putting It All Together
215 Appendix: Genealogy Resources
219 Bibliography 229
Index 233
