So far, no one we know has died or was born on 10/31. No particular event happened on that day in either of our lives, except, of course, that it is Halloween. I do like the reference to honouring my ancestors, though. That makes a lot of sense. Learning about and honouring ancient cultures, traditions, that of my own, even using decks about ancient cultures, statues and my recent Altar of Ancients. With the veil being at its thinnest on that night, I have been thinking a lot about incorporating more of my own heritage and that of other ancient cultures into my main altar. Maybe it is time to create a prayer or small ritual honouring them before bed, at 10:31pm?!!
An interesting note...last weekend we were in Concord center and came upon a lovely Native American crafts store...very high quality. You would have loved it, Millie. After much browsing, I settle on picking out a fetish (and was reminded that the fetish picks me, not the other way around). The very ancient woman running the store was talking to me about it and I was talking about guides and totems when I mentioned I am part Mohawk. She looked at me and said "I am also Mohawk." We just grinned at each other! I can't wait to go back in and chat with her! While looking at them I expected to pick out an owl, but found myself constantly attracted to a carved jet raven. He had a myriad of meanings to me, one being that he is a traveller or companion to the underworld. Strange that I connected to something like that. A year ago it would have been a last choice. Little pieces of a puzzle seem to be gathering into place!