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Ancestral Room Ritual
We can all think of times when we were alone inside of a house or structure, and we may have sensed that the window held some sort've magical purpose and meaning. Then we soon likely dismissed the notion as silly. Depending on the structure itself, our own connection to it or the general area, the surroundings themselves, the time of the year, the day of the week, the time of the day or night, or other factors of the environment... the possible energetic experience may differ. Still, we most likely censored our feeling, perception, or intuition. Just like planetary bodies, mountains, bodies of water, or mirrors; windows can be energetic portals of or between time and space.
If we are in an area which is dark at night, sitting in say a dimly lit room with a window, we can look at it and see the pure darkness... almost like a portal into the abyss. Varying degrees of light all have certain energies; from total blackness, to some degree of light source(s), to perhaps urban lights or the moon illuminating the landscape. The window at twilight, with no lights on, has a powerful connective energy. Also, of course, the varying degrees of daylight possess the same types of energetic effect upon us. The morning naturally comes to mind, as we can connect to the feeling of the blessing of the rising sun though our ancestral memory.
It doesn't take a lot of imagination to recall some of those various experiences. I think an open window can heighten the energetic connection, but not necessarily always. For me, the more rural the location, the more heightened the experience would tend to be; however, I'm certain others would see an urban setting as more energetic. Just off the top of my head--for me--being alone, in a home in a smaller town, with a lot of hills and open spaces, from a second story open window, on a warm summer evening at twilight, with no lights on... would give me the energetic connectivity. But energetic connectivity to what?
The DNA-connection is the most powerful energetic connection over time and space, especially a connection of direct bloodline. The "window ritual" has everything to do with ancestral ties! The ritual can consist of whatever heightens its symbolic power. I would think that standing or sitting--not lounging--would be essential. At night, a candle and symbolic object could be used, although I think a powerful environment would be enough. Singing, meditating, or perhaps openly speaking a few trigger words, phrases, or names of favorite ancestors would help make an energetic connection. Holding a crystal or stone might aid in the process, but I think the window as the object of focus is sufficient.
Being alone isn't a necessity, as another person or small group might work. Whether it's personal ancestry or more of a collective ancestry, this objective would seem to determine how you would craft the ritual. I tend to think the night is best, as the darkness symbolizes the abyss of the unknown, the aether of time and space, the Ur. I tend to think that being alone and focusing on a particular favorite ancestor holds special magickal power, perhaps even holding your hand outside the window at a certain point. Even when someone reincarnates, part of their being--the main part--remains at source. Certainly it may be an ancestor whom you never knew; in fact, that may be even more powerful.
This isn't like playing with a Ouija board, and you have no idea what is coming through. You are already energetically tied to your ancestors over time and space. You may trust them... because you are them... and they are you.
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