Category: Ancestral Awakening

Learn how to connect with your ancestors through veneration, rituals, and divine communication for guidance and healing.

Egungun masquerade dancer in full ancestral regalia performing during a Yoruba festival.

Egungun in the Ifá Tradition: Essential Insights About Ancestral Spirits

Posted on by Dr. Asanee Brogan in Ancestral Awakening, Ifá Beginner Journey, Ifá Tradition Teachings, Orishas of the Ifá Tradition

In the Ifá tradition, Egungun represents the collective ancestral spirits that continue to influence and guide the living. In this … Continue reading Egungun in the Ifá Tradition: Essential Insights About Ancestral Spirits →

Egungun masquerade dancer adorned in traditional Yoruba ceremonial attire with cowrie shells, embroidered panels, and rich earth tones including burnt orange, gold, and muted teal. The figure stands in a public square during an ancestral festival, symbolizing the collective spirit of the ancestors in the Ifá tradition.

Ancestors vs. Orisha: What’s the Difference in the Ifá Tradition?

Posted on by Dr. Asanee Brogan in Ancestral Awakening, Ifá Tradition Teachings, Orishas of the Ifá Tradition

Many people exploring the Ifá tradition wonder about the difference between ancestors and Orishas. In this post, you’ll learn how … Continue reading Ancestors vs. Orisha: What’s the Difference in the Ifá Tradition? →

African American woman reflecting in a calm ancestral altar space, visually representing spiritual disconnection and the longing for deeper ancestral connection through Ifá-based practices.

Feeling Spiritually Disconnected? Your Ancestors Might Be the Missing Link

Posted on by Dr. Asanee Brogan in Ancestral Awakening, Ifá Tradition Teachings

At Asanee 44, we believe ancestral reconnection is one of the most overlooked keys to alignment, especially for people navigating … Continue reading Feeling Spiritually Disconnected? Your Ancestors Might Be the Missing Link →

Why African Ancestor Veneration Was Demonized (And What That Means for You)

Posted on by Dr. Asanee Brogan in Ancestral Awakening

For centuries, people of African descent have been told that honoring their ancestors is evil. We've been warned against giving … Continue reading Why African Ancestor Veneration Was Demonized (And What That Means for You) →

African American woman sitting in quiet reflection near an ancestral altar adorned with candles, a glass of water, ritual items, and symbolic artwork. She wears a patterned shawl with deep teal and bronze accents, embodying ancestral reverence in an intimate spiritual setting.

Ancestor Veneration in African Spirituality

Posted on by Dr. Asanee Brogan in Ancestral Awakening

Ancestor veneration is not the same as worship. Ancestor reverence is not solely for soliciting help but to fulfill one’s … Continue reading Ancestor Veneration in African Spirituality →