As a child of Haitian descent, I can recall my Elders, particularly my grandmother, not just pouring libation, but actually sprinkling "fresh water" at the front entrance doorway and around the backyard. When I questioned her about it, she replied with the following in Haitian-Creole: "se pou ou toujou salye la nature avek zancet yo." Always salute Mother Nature and the Ancestors.... Ayibobo!
Same I remember always begging bio mom to turn radio down late at night when we went on certain road leading to wisdom woods circle in Peachtree city ga . Turns out according to the show the hunting of.. (Margaret Cho episode) she rented I house back in the trees . well the road was part of trail of tears. I felt she was being rude and tried to turn it down or I'd get uncomfortable till off the road. I have Andean in me turns out .so maybe I was connected in that since idk
In Jamaica, when something you're eating or drinking spills, older folk used to say it's because the spirits wanted some. I wonder if I should pour a libation when that happens to me now. 🤔
This gives a whole new meaning to the traditional practice of poring the first shot onto the ground and saying the phrase, "To my homies." I always found that common practice among gang members very spiritually connected and respectful, while amusing too. Though I am a child of Elegua and we tend to find humor in almost everything. I also recall having to lower my head when I go to cemeteries as a child. I always felt crowded at them. Family members always found it odd how I tend to avoid cemeteries whenever possible now as an adult, because as a sensitive, spirit always love to latch onto me and wanting to communicate with me. It gets very overwhelming for me at cemeteries. My mother is the only one who understands why. She told me that I had a gift with connecting and talking with spirits or forces that others do not see, as well as always being a child that is so connected with forces that others overlook. I'm relearning how to control those sensations as I am entering a new path at life, going to be an embalmer and I will have to face those forces head on. I use to fear them, but as I am reconnecting to how they can help me, I'm less fearful. Life is such an interesting complex thing that it transcends into death as well. I think that is why I love the African traditions and practices, they acknowledge everything around us and fear nothing.
This came at the PERFECT time! My home island, St. Croix celebrates the anniversary of a rebellion that took place on our island tomorrow so I’ll be sure to offer a libation to the leaders
I dispose of liquid offerings that I place on my altar outside around my trees. To me it feels more respectful than just pouring it down the drain 🤷🏾♀️. Thank you for the education, I always look forward to your teachings💛💜💙
@@diaryofaleo5138 😊Thank You! I watched your video on what it's like being an empath. I wish I came into my awakening when I was younger but my family were and still are 😴!!!!
Yep,we do it in Jamaica. But we use white rum .Even when my grandma cook rice,she would first spread a few grains around the pot on the stove. Funny enough,that one pound of rice would swell over the pot as if it was two pounds she started with. Interesting stuff.
🇯🇲🇯🇲🪴 growing up i remember every evening coming home 🏡 from school. my grandfather would send me to get his rum and tobacco and pipe 😅 and he would sit under the Mango 🌲 in the backyard smoking and talking to himself at least that's what I 🤔 i was young then not knowing he was connecting with his ancestors 😮😂 thanks Emily looking at ur videos I've learned a lot and he would've only want me to go get his rum and tobacco and make his coffee ☕ so some time I says why me.😢😮😮now I know so i must honor him cuz he raised me fr a baby o dear i love u Pappa❤️🌹🙏🙏🇯🇲🤣🤣🤣
I use water because 1) my family has been deeply afflicted by addiction and alcoholism and 2) Im Part Native American and liquor has caused lots of harm
My coworker is from St Lucia we sat on the bench outside and had lunch. Before drinking her coconut water she poured a little bit out in front of where we were sitting and behind the bench. I knew what she was doing. We happened to also be sitting not to from a cemetery 💕🙏🏾. Great video
I love all the positive ways to include our loved ones who have passed in our lives. I was told not to practice different faiths without dedicating my time and energy in learning how to honor these different dieties because I could bring negative to myself because it is disrespectful to ask for help from many God's/Dieties without knowing them. Therefore, I am sticking to learning to love myself and only pray to God of Love. Later, I will choose a specific faith to learn more.
Thank You so Much IAM in ST LOUIS MISSOURI bear the Nile of the West ( Mississippi River). I don’t practice any particular way of honoring our ancestors, though I Love them very much . I’m so thankful for them .
I absolutely love your videos/lessons. I have poured libations for deceased friends and family. I also have done sprinkles in the home but out of a clear glass and to remove negative energy left by angry people that were there.
I am learning so much from you! I absolutely love your videos! My mom used to sprinkle our home with water. I do it too, but I didn’t fully understand what I was doing. I used to just pray over water and sprinkle it through the house to uplift the spirit of the home. Thank you for expanding my knowledge on this💖✨
I am fron SEA country & we also have a pretty old libation-like tradition (probably since animism period), by pouring scented water (mix with aromatic local flowers) or simply just those aromatic flowers on the loved one grave.
I hear that liquor represents the fire element and the stronger the liquor is, the better for your ancestors. Ppl can use the corresponding liquors depending on their culture, but a liquor that you can light on fire like grain alcohol is best.
Elemi ,this was an excellent presentation it's a full moon tonight, and I was feeling a little lazy but ,I'm going to get out and pour some rum on the Earth, thank you for giving me energy to do so.
Greatings From Florida 👸🏽 🙏🏽 💖 I hope you're well, I love all of you videos I have to visit your store and shop, I love your candles in the back round I want them😍.
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I really like your teaching. I follow you every time I have a chance. Thank you very much merci....I went online to know more about your store in Jersey thank you again...you are a great teacher with your calm...May mother stand by you in the grace of our ancestors from everywhere..Our God is wise the Gods are here with US.
We few still pour mead on the earth and sea (made with honey) here in Cornwall England.. Celtic people's. Although I'm a member of the earth tribe at present. Love your channel, thanks. ..Well met.
Please don’t leave out your signature Ase’ Ase’ Ase’ at the end 🥰 thank you for sharing I especially enjoy your “chill” gems as of lately ❤️ cool head cool feet cool path give thanks
Thank you for the knowledge. Another movie that displayed outright “libations” was “Cooley High, 1975.” Remember, when Cochise and all the other Cats celebrated him getting a scholarship in the alley. He said, “And this is for the Bruthas who ain’t here.” I’m certain there’s many more movies that show this ritual of veneration to Ancestors and friends who have passed on to another realm-ASÉ
Practice often in my culture on any festive occasion. Alcohol of any kind even wine. I like the sprinkle of water on any other day,water is pure.love your video💖
Thank you very much for this wonderful video I want to learn more about libations.some grand father once said Libation is the highest form of prayer to the creator of the universe
