"Build a strong, healthy relationship with your ancestors using this guide to the concepts and considerations of ancestral veneration. This tradition non-specific book presents historical and cultural examples of veneration from around the world, the ins and outs of ritual practice, and inspiring stories related to grief and building community.
Ben Stimpson shows you the role ancestors can play in daily life and encourages you to explore deeper questions about the living and the dead. Sharing meditations and journal prompts, Ben helps you connect with your ancestors and develop an authentic, living practice. He introduces you to the various types of ancestors, such as blood, adoption, and affinity, and discusses the physical elements of practice, including sacred space, props, and offerings. This book encourages you to explore your beliefs and create a legacy for current and future generations."
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ISBN 9780738774725 | Paperback Book | 254 Pages
September 8, 2023 | Llewellyn Worldwide
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*Winner of the 2024 COVR Gold Medal, Folk Magic Category*
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​​Please join in for a replay of the virtual launch party hosted September 8th 2023 on Youtube. We officially launched the book on September 30th 2023 at Words Worth Books Ltd,. in Uptown Waterloo, Ontario.
WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING ABOUT ANCESTRAL WHISPERS?
“Ben Stimpson’s extensive knowledge and experience of his subject, lend this book richness and depth. Full of fascinating and diverse examples of living traditions of veneration, Ben’s approach is never prescriptive but through insightful journal prompts and a respectful exploration of the challenges and blessings, Ancestral Whispers encourages the reader to get to the root of what a meaningful and authentic relationship with their Ancestors might be.”
—Philip Carr-Gomm, author of Druid Mysteries