Ancestor Altar - 11 Must-Haves to Honor Your Ancestors | Yeyeo Botanica

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  • @deenajones2002
    @deenajones2002 4 роки тому +235

    My ancestors have told me what they want on the altar. I just started a couple of weeks ago and they guide and direct me to what to add and where to place it. They are so loving and patient and definitely have a sense of humor.

    • @tamiekahollis
      @tamiekahollis 3 роки тому +6

      How did they tell you?

    • @deenajones2002
      @deenajones2002 3 роки тому +24

      @@tamiekahollis I'm clairaudient. I can hear them.

    • @happyzombiikitti
      @happyzombiikitti 3 роки тому +9

      Lol sometimes I buy something or find something, place it on the altar *either as I’m cleaning the altar or rearranging it* and they tell me they want it and It becomes there’s. This includes plants, crystals, decorations, etc.

    • @deenajones2002
      @deenajones2002 3 роки тому +19

      @@happyzombiikitti I get that too. I had a runner under my tv in my room and they told me to put it on the altar when I was first setting it up. Then they told me they wanted a white one. When it came in I took everything off to clean with Florida water and put it back together. I commence to taking the runner back to my room. They exclaimed - where do you think you’re going with that? I told them I thought y’all didn’t want it anymore since I got the white one. They were like we want both. We had a big laugh about that. The way they said it and my response was hilarious! Gotta love them!

    • @happyzombiikitti
      @happyzombiikitti 3 роки тому +10

      @@deenajones2002 i am Native American so i have more of a cultural altar mixed with ancestor. I don’t use white cloth or follow this Santeria tradition, but my grandmother from my moms side did this practice. I’m just trying to find ways to honor her in some way.

  • @chzen118
    @chzen118 2 роки тому +132

    1) White cloth
    2) Water goblin (in the center)
    3) Candle holder (safety)
    4) Add water to goblin to the top (for clarity, flow, catalyst for the spirirt) (and for people who read water)
    5) Unique something to 'anchor' the altar (a spiritual item) based on your tradition, i.e., Muslim, Buddhism, Christian, etc. OR use The Ankh to represent the God force
    6) Tobacco offering (corn pipe or cigar)
    7) Espresso cup and saucer (coffee)
    8) Sweets/candy
    9) Picture of your ancestors OR write their names on a piece of paper ***NO living people in the picture
    10) Staff or walking cane (use to tap on the ground to call your Ancestor)
    11) Libation (clear liquor or liquid)
    12) Noise maker (bell, rattle, maraca)
    P.S. DO NOT erect an Ancestor Altar if you are not going to maintain it!

    • @santiago3453
      @santiago3453 2 роки тому +3

      Can you put a urn with their ashes?

    • @mrscynthiasayles
      @mrscynthiasayles Рік тому +2

      @@santiago3453 I do. I have the ashes in a very small dish with a top.

    • @muffin33084
      @muffin33084 Рік тому +1

      ​@@santiago3453I have my mothers ashes on my alter

    • @wulfsorenson8859
      @wulfsorenson8859 Рік тому +1

      The altar should most definitely be anchored in the religion of your ancestors. It’s about them and what they believed.

    • @queenasantewaa4101
      @queenasantewaa4101 10 місяців тому

      Thank You! 🌺🙏🏾💚

  • @lynncarnegievogl8220
    @lynncarnegievogl8220 4 роки тому +65

    I use the cards you get at funeral homes for my alter. Good use for them.

  • @shanti4291
    @shanti4291 2 роки тому +9

    Beautiful energy. Informative, helpful and simple guidance to follow. Wish I could put up an alter but leaving up to “maintain it” feels challenging at my point in time. I pray for a home to call my own with space needed for everyone to just, be.

    • @ellen_3
      @ellen_3 2 роки тому

      💫💛💫💛💫💛💫💛

  • @stockholmsnow8620
    @stockholmsnow8620 4 роки тому +63

    "This is a blessing for you to have an altar."
    Indeed it is.
    Thank you, Miss Elemi. You've quickly become one of my favorite youtubers. Asé!

  • @maytepena9882
    @maytepena9882 4 роки тому +55

    This is AMAZING!!!!! I have been in search of something to replace the crucifix at my boveda for some time because I simply do not identify with Christianity AT ALL but as a 31 year priestess of oshun in the Santeria religion, the crucifix at the boveda is all I know... I am totally replacing it with an ankh and I am sooooo excited about it!!!!!

    • @emanuelesmith7293
      @emanuelesmith7293 4 роки тому +2

      Hey hun OmoYemoja here yasss... When I saw the Ankh I was like Oooooop I need 4 of them

    • @happyzombiikitti
      @happyzombiikitti 3 роки тому +3

      I am Native American but my mom is taína! My grandmother was an espiritista who worked with saints, so is my mother, but ancestors personally don’t like that for me nor does it call me. Instead I have feathers, rattles. Native American regalia. Im trying to find something to add for my Taino roots, maybe the anhk is the answer as well!

  • @RodolfoEnriquez-uy3cr
    @RodolfoEnriquez-uy3cr Рік тому +4

    Perfect, what I needed to hear. Im the only one left of my family.

    • @Brwnzzz
      @Brwnzzz 11 місяців тому +3

      Take it as a huge sign of respect, you are the chosen one in your bloodline to reignite that connection with your ancestors and raise awareness amongst your living loved ones ❤

  • @sheabuttermother
    @sheabuttermother 4 роки тому +137

    This definitely gave me more confidence in setting up an altar. Thank you so much, Asé!

    • @teeand1925
      @teeand1925 3 роки тому

      Hey!! Look who it is!! 💛💛💛💛

    • @taez516
      @taez516 3 роки тому

      @@teeand1925 wow thats amazing blessing to u

  • @queenpluto5755
    @queenpluto5755 4 роки тому +80

    Okay okay I see, The ancestors at my alter are loved ones passed on, I literally give them what I would give them in real life. Fruit, tea, sweetie, porridge or whatever.

    • @IAMTAMBLUE
      @IAMTAMBLUE 4 роки тому +1

      @zanzibar jones I agree

  • @deborahhayes2018
    @deborahhayes2018 Рік тому +7

    Thank you so much for all the help. I know this is what you do and I'm leaning so much on my Spiritual journey. I'm a work in progress..❤ ASÉ ASÉ ASÉ

  • @YeyeoBotanica
    @YeyeoBotanica  4 роки тому +164

    ⭐️ Elemi's "Prayer to the Ancestors" is linked in the description box. As always, remember to like, share, leave a kind comment, and subscribe!
    Don't forget to sign up for our Yeyeo Email list! Get notified of special events, classes & much more! rb.gy/byvjet

    • @angelaortega-osborne9462
      @angelaortega-osborne9462 4 роки тому +2

      How often should I care for my alter

    • @angelaortega-osborne9462
      @angelaortega-osborne9462 4 роки тому +2

      Thank you Elemi...you are wonderful in your teachings and beyond! How often should I care for alter, daily, weekly, etc?

    • @murielroyal156
      @murielroyal156 4 роки тому +3

      Thank you for the ancestor prayer what a wonderful blessing to receive.

    • @elishab7793
      @elishab7793 4 роки тому +2

      Please send me the pray I do like your videos and follow u all so

    • @godluvsmegodspeed4155
      @godluvsmegodspeed4155 4 роки тому +1

      Yeyeo Botanica thank you so much for the prayer 🙏🏾 ♥️

  • @empressofdaunknown6530
    @empressofdaunknown6530 4 роки тому +49

    I truly love you. Thank you so much for helping me get right with my Ancestors Altar. This is new to me. I haven't had anyone in my family to teach me these things. I do have my personal reasons for starting the altar. You have a new customer follower and a subscriber. I pray that you can help me be better in servicing/honoring my Ancestors correctly. Thank you

    • @toyaw2364
      @toyaw2364 Рік тому +1

      IK 2YRS OL BUH HERE FOR SAAME EXACT REASON

  • @ChicederVenture-pf2mj
    @ChicederVenture-pf2mj Місяць тому +1

    Thank you very much 👍, I always enjoy your teaching

  • @conversationswithcrys1296
    @conversationswithcrys1296 4 роки тому +8

    This is the BEST ancestor altar video, PERIOD! Thank you

  • @raulsanchez4493
    @raulsanchez4493 2 роки тому +2

    It’s great you share this information. I was initiated under palo & my godfather never took an interest in even coming to my house. Not sure why he even committed to my initiation. Once my father passed I was left without a guide & I sometimes feel like giving up what I have. However in those times I sometimes find comfort in helping someone who needs help & my faith is re-energized. It’s truly amazing.

  • @fredrickhammond6874
    @fredrickhammond6874 2 роки тому +2

    I’m Fredrick from Ghana I like your teachings ❤God bless you in abundance🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @YeyeoBotanica
      @YeyeoBotanica  2 роки тому

      Thanks Fredrick! Many blessings Ashe Ashe Ashe!

  • @ShantayMonique
    @ShantayMonique 3 роки тому +18

    I want to add my estranged father to my altar. He left my life when I was very young but I still feel a very strong connection to him especially after speaking to my half siblings who expressed to me the last few years of his life he expressed wantung to find me but felt too much time had passed and didn’t want my rejection ( he died when I was 15). How would I incorporate him or even know how to let his spirit know I love him and want his presence? I have pictures of him. I appreciate your help

    • @hybrdmentality
      @hybrdmentality 7 місяців тому

      You could put a picture of him on your altar and something he liked like if he smoked cigars, you can put that. I'm not a specialist in this or nothing. I was just thinking of some things that cold do. I put things my lived ones liked when they were alive and picture of them on my altar to represent them and to remember them. Write a letter to your ancestors in red and tape it to the bottom of your candle.

  • @illuminatingmanuscripts1800
    @illuminatingmanuscripts1800 2 роки тому +8

    Yet another brilliantly informative video so full of such essential knowledge and wisdom! Thank You for shining your light so brightly to light the path for the rest of us! God Bless

  • @rebeccamwose
    @rebeccamwose Місяць тому

    Thank you Alemi Ase Ase Ase 6:06

  • @chroniclyjae2054
    @chroniclyjae2054 3 роки тому +9

    I have had most of the things requested on my family altars without even knowing what was needed. Feeling this closeness to them and having the knowledge almost makes me want to cry, but I appreciate this knowledge.

  • @tajiriley9212
    @tajiriley9212 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video! Thank you for the information

  • @ionlycompetewiththewomaniw5429
    @ionlycompetewiththewomaniw5429 4 роки тому +27

    I LOVE your Energy and Sunny Disposition....11 thumbs up as I chime in....That's a Synchronicity for me, and I didn't want to interrupt the flow, so here's my thumbs up....👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @QuantumHealer7
    @QuantumHealer7 5 місяців тому +2

    TY❤🕊️✨💫

  • @TheAzsazs
    @TheAzsazs 3 дні тому

    Thank you so much for teaching us ❤️

  • @treshawatkins3994
    @treshawatkins3994 3 місяці тому +1

    Good morning

  • @katlynnbennett294
    @katlynnbennett294 4 роки тому +7

    You have such a presence! Thank you for this 🙏🏼 been doing a lot to clean up and change up my alter a bit hoping to move into a bigger space in the fall and just can’t wait to really devote proper space for them! Love the idea of noise makers

    • @YeyeoBotanica
      @YeyeoBotanica  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Katlynn. We appreciate your support!

  • @NebuReOonooNoopooh_999
    @NebuReOonooNoopooh_999 Рік тому

    True Peace and Blessings Yeyeo! My adopted mother use to drink brown liquor.

  • @wendysmith3494
    @wendysmith3494 2 роки тому

    Thanks for making clear what is essential especially white cloth

  • @1DJSkittles
    @1DJSkittles 4 роки тому +13

    This mad me so happy I cried . I cant wait to move. To do this

  • @lindaalexis9744
    @lindaalexis9744 10 місяців тому +1

    You are so wonderful I love all your videos

    • @YeyeoBotanica
      @YeyeoBotanica  10 місяців тому

      You are so kind. I appreciate you supporting and subscribing. Ashe Ashe Ashe 👍🏽

  • @smorgan0007
    @smorgan0007 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the information! My alter is ALIVE!! Please share the prayer you spoke of in the video. Thank you again!

  • @joanneg665
    @joanneg665 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you 🙏⭐️ I’m so pleased to have found you 🙏⭐️

    • @YeyeoBotanica
      @YeyeoBotanica  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Jo Anne. We appreciate your support!

  • @juslostone
    @juslostone 5 місяців тому

    You just absolutely saved me by touching on the Muslim aspect.
    Thank you. I've never heard anybody else say that

  • @ethellindsey838
    @ethellindsey838 2 роки тому

    Watched Video on 11/8/22 for making Ancestor’s Altar, ❤

  • @lucreciamonaco735
    @lucreciamonaco735 2 роки тому +1

    Just found you today ,while looking for info on my candle.
    And I love love your spirit.
    This is the second video I've watched thus far very informative 👏 Thank you!
    Bendicion

  • @MrPaporivera12
    @MrPaporivera12 2 роки тому

    Stared my altar Ashe to you many blessings

  • @serket8306
    @serket8306 4 роки тому +7

    Oh this definitely have given me ideas to level up on my altar. Thank you for this video.

  • @justice1763
    @justice1763 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you watching in NYC

  • @tinytoots9957
    @tinytoots9957 2 роки тому

    Thanks alot actual got my ancerstors altar set but im happy ive seen what more is needed

  • @akitafinger1539
    @akitafinger1539 5 місяців тому

    I need to get some more stuff and that detox tea works really good im my ezema 😂 i thought i was gone pass out i added more burdock root in my tea but these tips really did help me w my alter they been around they have me a lil bit of a problem when i reaclaimated my my alter i always pray all day over them and my home my children are enjoyimg watching amd helping me to keep the alter space clear so they stay th away from it but they will make sure they bring me all yhe lottery tickets they find or collect from other people as Ancestor money and they love that all them numbers are their money so i acclaimate that type of stuff beer Liquor i dont drink but my alter does people who dont understand think im crazy 😂😂😂 I LOVE IT A Thank you Elemi i hope i spelled it right i appreciate the teachings

  • @samanthasegarra9972
    @samanthasegarra9972 3 роки тому +1

    Nicely done

  • @queenindia566
    @queenindia566 4 роки тому +12

    This was so very insightful & extremely helpful. I'm literally just starting my spiritual journey & I will watch every last one of your informative video. I've also subscribed to your newsletter! Thank you!

  • @tgqueen73
    @tgqueen73 3 роки тому

    I have my staff elsewhere now I know I should have it near the ancestral altar

  • @tierriajones2168
    @tierriajones2168 Рік тому

    I recently put a bell on my alter I hope they enjoy and recognize that as a noise maker. And I have a cinnamon broom at the alter for them I haven't got a staff yet

  • @BreezyLadyB
    @BreezyLadyB Рік тому

    These are all the things that Papa Legba likes as well.

  • @gentlerosegarden
    @gentlerosegarden Рік тому

    MAAM YOU ARE A BLESSING!

  • @gods_property_lightworker66
    @gods_property_lightworker66 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you!💜💚

  • @Fuorunner
    @Fuorunner 2 роки тому

    Thank you I'll now start my Alter.

  • @augustjefferson3506
    @augustjefferson3506 4 роки тому +5

    I have pictures of my ancestors on my prosperity altar and Venus altar. On the Day of the Dead I make a small altar on a silver tray with tobacco incense, sugar skulls, white tealight candles and water

  • @BMJ-p5m
    @BMJ-p5m 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for all your help!!

  • @SincerelyBela
    @SincerelyBela 4 роки тому +1

    Altars are so personalized and unique due to it being dedicated to someone and no two people are alike. Think of that person and give them what they used and liked when they were alive.

  • @jacquelinecockrell1970
    @jacquelinecockrell1970 4 роки тому +3

    Aboru aboye abosise. Mo dupé o for this video and the others! May Olodumare continue to bless, direct, and protect your Ori. (Ase) May Ifa continue to bless, continue to direct, and continue to protect your Ori. (Ase) May Egungun of yours continue to bless, continue to direct, and continue to protect their daughter. (Ase Ase Ase oooo) Mo dupé o. 🙌🏽🙏🏽💗

  • @lyndonburke2250
    @lyndonburke2250 3 роки тому

    Enjoy all the time

  • @joanngerena6411
    @joanngerena6411 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. I needed this. ❤

  • @ronaldthompson5563
    @ronaldthompson5563 Рік тому

    Ase , blessings your way , please guide me to the ancestors prayer and preparation

  • @deeliprampersad6086
    @deeliprampersad6086 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much. I have been doing this unconsciously ever, but today I met you and listen to Yeyeo Botanica and I realize how I have been negligent being out of knowledge. I wish to be able to read you or listen to you again and again.
    Thank you. Take care. God bless.

  • @Cyndi_B
    @Cyndi_B 3 роки тому

    I am starting my new alter today

  • @lannadavis5653
    @lannadavis5653 4 роки тому

    I'm so lucky to have clicked on her

  • @Young_Heru
    @Young_Heru 2 роки тому

    You radiate love ❤❤❤

  • @elizabethbaker3877
    @elizabethbaker3877 4 роки тому

    Look at God I’ve been adoring her and there was a botanica thst was so hard to get into due to covid and their open times!!! Just realized this is the place I was just at omggggggg god is amazing

  • @stac123100
    @stac123100 3 роки тому

    This sounds like the communion of angels mentioned in OAHSPE

  • @Just.feral.
    @Just.feral. Рік тому

    I'm mixed indigenous and you have helped me out big time and they brought me right to you , they've been wanting a revamp and you brought up some great things and points and I greatly appreciate your wisdom and teachings , thankyou so much ❤ Happy new year 🎉

  • @Sangdeep12
    @Sangdeep12 4 роки тому

    Very Beautiful Miss.. Lots of Live from India🤝💐🙂

  • @universewithin9689
    @universewithin9689 Рік тому

    Thank you for the prayer 🙏 ❤

  • @cheriem8422
    @cheriem8422 3 роки тому

    I have the eggun stick and a boveda set up I wasn’t sure about putting food on the boveda after watching this I will start putting food and drink ase

  • @latoyabanks5175
    @latoyabanks5175 4 роки тому +15

    Your videos ALWAYS come in clutch,🙏🏿 I would love to get more info on the powerful ancestral stick, Blessings 👑💯✔️

  • @siahlove9950
    @siahlove9950 Рік тому

    This was GREAT!!! Thanks so much ❤

  • @7lyheavenly
    @7lyheavenly 2 роки тому

    Thank you Thank you Thank you

  • @patienceamock1735
    @patienceamock1735 Рік тому +1

    I learnt something today

  • @deniseortiz7351
    @deniseortiz7351 3 роки тому

    I would live to know. Also I thank you for showing.

  • @mariehylton6293
    @mariehylton6293 2 роки тому

    ,Hi I enjoy watching your videos and learned about things that I wasn't aware of about ancestral alter so I thank you for the information, I don't really know much about my father side of family I don't know my grandmother are my grandfather because they passed off long time ago but I know my mother side they're too much drama on my mother's side too much negative people but the little that I know about my father's side there are nice people they all died before I was born

  • @RaisaBetsey
    @RaisaBetsey 4 роки тому +8

    Right as i finished watching your last video, bam! A new video notification, yay! Thank you for your wonderful content ☺️🤍

  • @nishab3209
    @nishab3209 2 роки тому +1

    👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 I would like the prayer please

  • @myownkeeper7914
    @myownkeeper7914 2 роки тому

    Thank you for all of your wisdom

  • @queenofforcesheals
    @queenofforcesheals 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you! I love my altar and this reminds me to freshen it up a bit. I have the issue of my 2 year old eating food offerings sometimes😊. When I tell her she should leave the food for the ancestors, she looks sad and says, "sorry ancestors."

  • @EuniceMotsepe-gu6wu
    @EuniceMotsepe-gu6wu 6 місяців тому

    Thanks a lot dear. Be blessed

  • @jasminerenee7094
    @jasminerenee7094 2 роки тому

    I kept setting my alter up and it just did not feel right. I finally found a spot that feels good it’s amazing the feeling that comes over me when I sit and look at it.

  • @Luciferr9
    @Luciferr9 4 роки тому +1

    My Ancestor altar is constantly evolving. Watching your video gave me a clearer idea of what more I can put on the altar. Thank you.

  • @negmawon612
    @negmawon612 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you queen 🖤

  • @tshwashington3
    @tshwashington3 4 роки тому +3

    THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! There is alot of conflicting information out there and I was confused. Thank you for clearing up alot of confusion.

  • @n.williams4861
    @n.williams4861 10 місяців тому

    This was everything I need right now. I had no idea. Thank you I appreciate you ✨💜

  • @bridgetwise441
    @bridgetwise441 3 роки тому

    Thank you so very much❤️🙏🏾

  • @Krazy8Vlogs
    @Krazy8Vlogs 4 роки тому

    Thanks 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @lucyrodriguez3145
    @lucyrodriguez3145 3 роки тому

    Oh yes thank you 🙏

  • @lacrissaquarterman7844
    @lacrissaquarterman7844 Рік тому +1

    This was definitely a great lesson to learn for my beginner spiritual journey

  • @tatymystic826
    @tatymystic826 4 роки тому +1

    Oh Gosh Elemi The Ankh in the Water IS AMAZING!!! ✨✨✨

  • @goddesslovely9765
    @goddesslovely9765 2 роки тому

    Gratitude

  • @derricklewis5589
    @derricklewis5589 3 роки тому

    Someone special here thanks so much

  • @nomasontomatele9529
    @nomasontomatele9529 2 роки тому

    Thank u so much ma🙏🙏🙏🕯

  • @sellyspreadlove5900
    @sellyspreadlove5900 4 роки тому

    You are so beautiful.thank you

  • @ChynnaM_FPL_DeRenegade
    @ChynnaM_FPL_DeRenegade 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video. 👍🏾🥰

  • @vanessatrotman5771
    @vanessatrotman5771 Рік тому

    Thank you sis very nice i will try it your way l have a alter

  • @harreittkithcart9000
    @harreittkithcart9000 3 роки тому

    Thank so.much . I need to make another alter

  • @murderize3767
    @murderize3767 2 роки тому +1

    this was so so helpful omg. my grandmother was SO into santeria and requested that i carried this on for her and when she passed i've had this need and want to delve more into it. thank you so much :D

  • @deniseabiere7254
    @deniseabiere7254 Рік тому

    I love it every bit of it .

  • @vanessaholley6902
    @vanessaholley6902 2 роки тому

    Thanks this is amazing thank you thank you so much,

  • @JustMeandZara
    @JustMeandZara Рік тому

    Very Informative. I feel more confident in creating my altar. I would of like it you dived a lil deeper into libations. Overall well done Asé

  • @gngirl1
    @gngirl1 2 роки тому

    Many thanks mama Ase

  • @VisionOfThePhoenix
    @VisionOfThePhoenix 3 роки тому

    thank you, more about the staff

  • @ladyinmauve
    @ladyinmauve 4 роки тому +14

    Give thAnkhs. I'm coming to the store for that ankh. And I want a new bell.