Honoring Ancestors in October: Reflection, Guidance, and Lessons from Those Who Came Before

This season, take time to reconnect, reflect, and honor those who truly walk beside you in spirit and help guide you forward.

October is the month of honoring our ancestors as we move into the upcoming seasons. With celebrations like Diwali, Samhain, Halloween, All Saints’ Day, and Día de los Muertos, it’s a powerful time to remember those who came before us and shaped our paths.

You might set a place at the table for them, light a candle, or take a quiet moment to give thanks for their presence in your life. Now more than ever, we need the strength, wisdom, and guidance of our ancestors. Many of them still walk with us, offering support, protection, and guidance in unseen ways.

As a general reminder, not every ancestor needs to be honored or remembered. Focus on those who have brought love and energy to uplift you and align with your journey. Some ancestors may not have been good role models, may have caused mental anguish or physical pain, or were not even good people in past lives. But nonetheless, they bring lessons and challenges that help us grow and become better human beings for humanity.

Side Note:

Our ancestors often give us little signs to remind us they are near. You might notice lights flickering, a soft wind, or a familiar scent they once wore. Sometimes objects move slightly, or you sense a gentle presence that feels calm and peaceful. Also people claim that birds like crows, cardinals, and blue jays, as well as insects such as dragonflies and ladybugs, visit us from the other side in different forms. True ancestral energy never harms; it comforts and protects. These moments are small reminders that your loving ancestors are still watching over you, offering support and love from the other side.

This season, take time to reconnect, reflect, and honor those who truly walk beside you in spirit and help guide you forward.

With care and Support,

Suzan (Susan) Walker LMT

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