I Honor All My Ancestors There are passages in the Prose and Poetic Eddas of Nordic culture that speak of cairns of stones
called hörgr—altars to honor gods, spirits of the land, and ancestors. Color this page to create a hörgr to honor your family. Label each “stone” with the name of an ancestor (include blood ancestors as well
as chosen family and pets), then fill it in with patterns you associate with that particular person or
being. If you wish, cut the stones out and glue magnets to the backs of them. Burn sandalwood incense
when you do this work; it’s protective and enhances clairvoyance, which is good for communicating with those who have passed. The kitchen is often considered the hearth of the home. Place the stones
on your refrigerator (the “source” of food, and so important to family) as a rearrangeable altar. Encircle
a magnet that symbolizes you with your ancestor stones to invoke their support and protection. Alternatively, stack them up in chronological order with your symbolic magnet at the top to express
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pride in your lineage and connection. Each time you place or rearrange the stones, speak the names of your ancestors aloud and thank them for their presence in your life.
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