Creating and Tending a Family Altar and/or Shrine
Lamiaceae House was created to support families needing to establish wellness and spiritual ritual practices for their households. Based on your lineage and ancestral needs, we help you create and tend to your familial altars and shrines.
Although you do not need special permission to connect with your blood ancestors, creating a shrine that houses other ancestral spirits does take considerable knowledge and wisdom. We approach these relationships by strengthening the person responsible for creating and maintaining the shrine - you.
We begin by creating/strengthening a personal altar for the "keeper of the house." This is done to reconnect with the protection of your Soul firmly.
We then establish the most basic communication, allowing your practice time to develop organically.
At first, many of the steps may seem mundane. This groundwork is essential and must not be skipped.
We also want to ensure the proper precautions as this can affect the health and well-being of your entire household.
To get started with us, schedule a clarity session.
Family Matters
Having a family altar and/or a shrine can be a major responsibility.
It can also be a place of comfort, renewal, and a sacred space to deepen one's relationship with oneself and departed ancestors.
Before you start, ask yourself why you want to reconnect with those who have transitioned. Your reasons are essential.
We recommend you start by creating a simple memory altar.
For many people, this is enough.
A memory altar is a dedicated place in your home where you keep memories of those who have gone before you. It may be a simple photo or a series of images. It may be a unique piece of furniture owned by your great-grandparents many years ago. If you don't already have one, here are some tips to get you started.
- Gather photographs and other personal belongings that hold positive memories
- Allocate a special place just for those items
- Please keep it simple and friendly
- Connect with your ancestors by simply greeting them in your heart silently
- You may want to keep a bowl of water as libation and light a candle (optional)
- Choose holidays and one day per week for special attention
- Always keep the area clean and free of clutter
- Keep a journal of your experiences
- If anything feels off or gives you "bad vibes," don't use it
If you feel deeply guided to do more after creating a simple memory altar, reach out for a clarity session.