Embracing the Dark Moon

​The dark moon ushers in a sacred pause, an invitation to turn inward and connect with the unseen. This liminal space carries quiet depth, allowing us to engage in deep introspection, shadow work, and ancestral communion. It is during this time, when the veil between worlds grows thin, that we may seek guidance from those who walked before us.

The dark moon represents the wisdom of the Crone - wise, ancient, and connected to the beyond. A moment when communication with ancestors flows with greater ease. Whether you seek healing, reassurance, or clarity, engaging with ancestral energies during the dark moon can illuminate your path forward and deepen your connection to your lineage.
​

Preparing for Ancestral Divination

​Setting sacred space is an important practice prior to engaging in any divination practice to ensure a deep and safe connection. Ground and protect yourself through breath, meditation or protective rituals to ensure a true connection. Cleanse with incense (such as sage or mugwort), sound or salt can help clear stagnant energy and establish an environment conducive to spirit communication.
​
If you are able to it would be wonderful to create an ancestral altar adorned with heirlooms and photographs. Centre yourself with intention, holding in your heart what you seek: insight, guidance, or connection. With a receptive mind, surrender to the wisdom that awaits.
​

Divination Tools for Ancestral Communion

Various divination tools can assist in offering messages and insight from ancestral spirits:
​

• Tarot & Oracle Cards – Draw cards while setting the intention to receive guidance. Symbols, imagery, and recurring signs may carry profound messages beyond direct answers.

 

• Pendulum Work – Holding a pendulum with a clear mind, ask yes/no questions for ancestral clarity. Be mindful of personal bias, ensuring that your own energy does not unconsciously influence its movement.

 

• Runes & Bones – These ancient tools offer insight through patterns and symbols, particularly for those drawn to Nordic or indigenous traditions.

 

• Automatic Writing – Allow ancestral messages to flow through writing without conscious thought. Enter a meditative state and let the words emerge freely onto the page.

 

• Scrying – Gazing into a black mirror, bowl of water, or another reflective surface under the darkness with gentle candlelight can reveal impressions or visions from the spirit realm.​

Honouring Ancestral Guidance

​Once you've completed your divination, take time to reflect. Write down guidance received, meditate on their meaning, and express gratitude for the wisdom shared. Speak words of appreciation, reinforcing the reciprocal nature of your connection to ancestral energies.
​

Final Reflections

The dark moon is a potent time for deep listening. Through divination, we not only uncover ancestral guidance but also reaffirm the bond between ourselves and those who came before. May your dark moon journey be filled with clarity, connection, and the warmth of ancestral wisdom.


Blessed Be
Niki
​xx