ANCESTOR OFFERINGS They Prefer | Yeyeo Botanica

Ancestor Veneration, Ancestor Altars, Did you know.
Must Haves ans Ancestor Food Offerings are inclusive of this the Ancestor Series. Ideal food offerings are reviewed in this video.
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[@ladystarfire1284]

Most ancestors are happy to be remembered so feeding them what you eat is fine. It's best to give them whatever foods were their favorites, but if you can't afford some of those things, they will understand. Something is better than nothing. Blessed Be!

[@BL3SSed-Bliss]

Yes, I feel that my team delights in _my_ delight. I remember/re-call and outwardly acknowledge them in prayer and praise, and they love/enjoy/appreciate my wit- laughter {esp cheeky 🥰} and intellect/learning, but I mostly honor them [all] _within self,_ by what I do, and how I do. 💖 Sometimes folks "do too much". It's good for each to do what feels right and good to their soul, but putting too much pressure on oneself does _no_ favours, and _honors no one._ Blessings.🙏🏽🤍

[@BlueTheOracleEmpress]

Not mine. They TELL me what they want. And I better be on top of it or they WILL make their presence known, felt and shown.

[@tracymoore221]

My ancestors tell me what they want to eat it’s mostly what I eat ❤

[@ladystarfire1284]

@@tracymoore221 exactly. They are usually so happy that we remember and honor them that what the food is doesn't matter much. ❤️

[@happinessisstartrek8466]

Gonna have to put some fried okra & chicken gizzards on the altar for my mom.

[@tionnarich]

I literally just thought about my ancestors food offerings last night and boom… a brand new video. I was only giving them fruit! 😩 I’m gonna hook them up tonight!

[@highvibes_onpurpose]

I asked my ancestors what they would like be to get and cook for them...few days later I had a dream of seeing of list of food like a recipe type list of what to make it was so vivid meat was definitely on that list I was like wow ok cool thank you. I am going to get what I remember seeing and make those offerings. IF YOU ASK THEY WILL ANSWER. Ase!!!

[@leewinn765]

My mother loved donuts and my grandma loved a&w Root beer

[@TheNumeroUno]

The title made me hollar 😅😅😅😅, Elemi, they certainly are not hahaha. You're correct!

[@NotesofJaz]

Hollering!!!!

[@timmieybstarot6604]

i literally cackled out loud !

[@MsNecessary1]

I listen. They will tell me what they want.

[@ckdots5698]

One of my ancestors loves green beans with smoked Turkey necks. I don’t eat meat, but I made it and ate some. Then they were satisfied

[@eduardobenicio526]

Every day that passes you are more beautiful thank you for your teachings God bless you and continue giving you wisdom to continue teaching God bless you

[@YeyeoBotanica]

Wow, thank you. ❣️ You're welcome. Thanks for subscribing. Ashe Ashe Ashe 👍🏽

[@IyaDulce]

The Tres Golpes (fried Dominican-style salami, fried cheese, and fried eggs served alongside mangú) is a big hit with my Dominican ancestors!

[@BL3SSed-Bliss]

How do you know this to be true? I imagine that you say so because you feel so within your soul, but do you say that because you feel you also experience/receive spiritual feedback and benefits? I appreciate any examples you wish to share. 💖

[@EsmeraldaWolfsbane7777]

​@@BL3SSed-Bliss💯 exactly it's really ignorant..

[@Volundur9567]

@@EsmeraldaWolfsbane7777 They probably feel they get positive or affirmative feedback.

[@ladystarfire1284]

@Blessed Me your ancestors will let you know. I've known of food that should have been bad after a day or so last a week. That's a sign they really like it and are still enjoying it. On the other hand, food that should have lasted a week gone bad in a day. Usually means they don't like it and want you to take it away. There are many other examples. I hope this helps. Blessed Be!

[@ronswansons_mustache]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BlueTheOracleEmpress]

My ancestors will come for my JUGULAR if I dare try that vegetarian thing with them. They are direct and very specific with their requests. And I meet them at said request. This is why I live and function very comfortably in life. They cover me because I cover THEM.

[@LoveConquersAll888]

Yayyyy i lovveeee your videos.. shout out from Florida

[@shannonmcdonald8354]

Mine love okra

[@AuspiciousScorpio]

I felt like my ancestors slapped me and said since you wanna watch KZbin there’s a message there for you. Lol

[@KandyKane13]

The slap😂😂😂😂

[@AuspiciousScorpio]

@@KandyKane13😂😂😂😂😂

[@MoxieWidow]

Offerings have always been tricky, and i overthink them, never feeling secure on what was good to give. Finally, hearing meat is okay to share made me feel relieved! I put bacon on the altar today and WOW!! What an incredible energy shift I felt right away! They are happy, and so am I. Thank you!!

[@MoxieWidow]

I should also add that the one thing I put as an offering without fail every day is COFFEE. My parents and relatives always started the day with coffee, and my dad's Puerto Rican ancestors grew coffee, so it always felt right.❤

[@CGme92]

Rainbow trout for my grandparents. That brings back memories

[@MsSonya-yt9hy]

I give goat, lamb, chicken, rice & pea, okra.

[@NatashaHall-n9p]

My ancestors actually said your name to come learn from you . I couldn’t find you but when I mentioned it to a friend she knew exactly who you were and here I am ! 🎉

[@MassagesByToine]

I've been wondering what food to offer my ancestors 🙌🏾

[@EsmeraldaWolfsbane7777]

Go vegan don't eat animals they deserve to live 💚

[@ladystarfire1284]

Feed them what you eat and what they liked when they were in this life.

[@Volundur9567]

@@EsmeraldaWolfsbane7777 Uh. Okay. This is religious altar offerings and sacrifices to ancestors. It's not YOU.

[@TheMayaangelsmommy]

Hey there, from Birmingham, Alabama! Question: Is it acceptable to cover the food? Perhaps with something natural, like a cotton or linen tea towel. We don't make a habit of leaving food out in the South. Bugs be buggin'! Please advise! Thanks for all of the awesome information! Blessings!

[@BlueTheOracleEmpress]

I never cover. But let your ancestors tell you. If you cover it and it keeps coming off, or your food keeps burning when you cook or you drop your food or fork, they ARE TALKING. Take it off. Watch the result.

[@timmieybstarot6604]

Hey Birmingham, Tuscaloosa in the house ❤️✊🏾

[@the_angel_haven]

My grandfather loved to hunt and cook squirrel 🐿️ great advice…thank you so much

[@bluejade1212]

Butter Beans w/salt pork and cornbread

[@ancienttemple]

True I’m a vegetarian so I been feeding them vegetables mostly but will definitely change

[@sherittajourdan7667]

I love feeding my Ancestors.....

[@accidentsafe]

Mine like cafe bustelo

[@mystorymysong777]

Can't wait for this one 🍿🙌☺️🙏🏾♾️🧘🏾‍♀️💖

[@yasharshachaawar5530]

Thanks for the hardcore truth , alot of us need to hear

[@mishawhatleyrudolph7629]

Alabama here!!❤

[@queenvee612]

I made Sunday dinner last night - arroz con gandules, bistec encebollado and a side salad. I didn't give them the salad LOL just the rice and steak and it looks like they are enjoying it!! :)

[@lordesssmodimogadi9961]

Love You 😍

[@piscesgoddessspirtualherbl8450]

Omygoodness I woke up and I had a taste for Chesse Steak Sub !!! I'm going to make it for my Ancestors Alter

[@GetTouchMag]

Thank u , I really learned something new & valuable today .

[@juliagill5959]

Double synchronicity on this video for me, the ancestors wants me to follow this, ASE and so mote it be ANKH UDJA SENEB ❤️💛💚😊

[@Iamjesstina_]

I just started my ancestor also and I’ve always wondered how long to leave the food out for Dawn… I’ve always been very bit. My cat may think I’m leaving it out for him and try and eat it. Lol. I always appreciate all the information you provided.

[@jilesnstyle]

Thank you for this valuable information.

[@emmanuelboakye1124]

Thank you👍

[@pamelakennerly6712]

Iam glad you gave the message i was wondering what i should buy or make i know some of the dishes thank you for the information ha a beautiful evening !!!!

[@monicastalling5442]

Alabama 🎉🎉🎉🌻

[@marcusdix5672]

Birmingham, Alabama ❤🤍

[@LadyCoyKoi]

I think it depends on the ancestors. In my family, many were mainly pescetarians (sea food and rice with some vegs), and had one ancestor who focused mainly crops that grew in the farm, beans and rice. It really depends on the ancestors, so it is important to do the research and learn the family history. 🤷🤔 I even had a buddist chinese from mother side who was a vegetarian. I do however understand that that most did had pork and chicken, but to overlook at those who lived on specialist diet is being dishonest and also imposing some dogma. I would hate for my grand-nephews and grand-nieces in the future to leave me some pork offerings knowing full well I haven't touched it for decades in my living life. They are best to leave me some green tea and tofu at that alter or they will face a very angry tia spirit. 🤣🤣🤣 Anyways this is why the first step is knowing your heritage and family history. I tend to leave sea food, rice, beans, salads, because that is what my family ate. I am careful who gets what. I don't want to mix up dishes. Anyways thank you for the directive. Ase!

[@Volundur9567]

I think she's talking about African ancestors, lwa, and the Orisha.

[@sharlettbryant9075]

I feed mine mostly southern meals, strong coffee and spring water

[@juliagill5959]

Double synchronicity for me 88 and 111 t'ankh you elemi so much

[@joyceprater4647]

ASE, ASE, ASE 🙌

[@2muchwit]

Loved this❤🎉🎉

[@patricksalagovic4078]

this what i been saying !!!!!

[@susanthompson9637]

Hi Elemi! Thanks.🙂

[@mattakarimu1373]

Thank you so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🇸🇱

[@toshatrollwarrior]

Ty for this video!

[@KaiPhD]

Thank you! 💕💕💕

[@YeyeoBotanica]

You are so welcome! Thanks for subscribing. Ashe Ashe Ashe 👍🏽

[@Iamfiance56]

How should you offer to ancestors if you don’t have the space at the time?

[@Volundur9567]

Outside, a small stowable space, even making a tiny table or wooden box. Outside is awesome because all the life force of nature surrounds the altar.

[@ketowarrior2718]

Can you have your ancestor altar in the backyard? Set up beautifully of course. I didnt know they could have salt on their food which restaurants usually do. I was told no salt because they cant get energy from it.

[@Volundur9567]

I don't know, but I was told to salt up a soup for Ogún because it's reminiscent of blood.

[@ketowarrior2718]

@@Volundur9567 Ok thank you!

[@gysensstephanie4725]

thank you for your videos they are all great 🙂 Could you tell me what to say to awaken the herbs before preparing an oil? thank you

[@Vasia_Vu]

I was told that they would understand if it was a moral conflict for you. Is this not true?

[@Rowancraft3]

My ancestors love thier morning cafe con leche and cigarettes sometime ill leave them fresh fruit as well as Mexican dishes. If they don't expire within the next day ill leave it until it does no more than 3 days! Whatever I have an odd craving soemthing that I wouldn't usually eat I take that message from the ancestors what they want for thier offerings lol if they don't like it they'll def let ya know BET lol Thank you for sharing Elemi ❤

[@Roxk_Star64]

Thank You

[@rozieroz7252]

I’am a new Subscriber I’am enjoying your videos ❤

[@jasminerosewater3891]

LOL!!! Was this message tailored for me? Giving my ancestors veganized Liberian food!!!

[@Optometrist]

What can you tell us about prayers to your ori? Venerating and consulting your ori first?

[@keylicious3985]

This is ALL new to me I’m trying to become more spiritual also trying to understand what an Altar 🤔 I have read the Bible a few times in my life and I’m confused as to how can my deceased ancestors eat the food if they are un-alive? After offering the dish at the altar will I wake up to an empty plate 🤔?

[@1MizVicky]

They won’t actually “eat”. You may see the food decay faster than normal. It’s showing you they have received your offer. Start off with some water and look for little bubbles.

[@PatientPerspective]

If you have a closed loved one who have passed away, how do you (or do you) keep them in mind throughout the day, month, or year? Some people will go to their resting place. Others will keep cremated ashes. While many others will pray for them around the table with family or alone. I see people in the States, we set favorite foods on our loved ones grave. If someone came to you and knock the ashes on the floor or stepped on the food on the grave, you may be upset. That "upsetness" or "connection" you have with your loved one when setting those roses down, card, or food on the grave has been disrupted. Dissonance. When you sit food on an altar for your loved one, you feel that connectiveness you have with those recently deceased you loved. The point is to connect with your deceased through that personal energy (holy spirit?) by the things you offer. You can say its symbolic but not many would use that term if the connection and experience are real. If you are christian, think of it like going to christ and giving an offering (as they did in the bible) because of what he has done for you. That's the spirit/energy/connectiveness people have with their ancestors. Offering food is saying "thank you." They don't eat it, of course, just as you can't shake christ's actual hand, but that's not the point. Sorry for the long answer 3 months later. Hope this helps.

[@seanjenkins1767]

Yeyeo I have a question when serving the ancestors do I have to keep the candles lit after a petition and every three days when I serve do I have to light candles and do the Legba song for every offering for him and the other spirit or can I just place the offerings to them hope to hear from you soon

[@dadaim7711]

How often is "Once and awhile?"

[@paleobc65]

My ancestors were hindu brahmins so they were definitely vegetarian

[@lawdhammercy4448]

Someone somewhere said to never have salt on your altar as salt drives spirits away. Do we also leave the salt out of the food? Thanks.

[@CherrellMishelle]

Bad spirits?

[@aquillajackson8226]

I have a question but it's private

[@shauna-k9129]

Question?? I heard it should not be cooked with salt. Is that true?

[@strongrootwellness]

My grandfather and great grandfather were from DR I have no idea of what to offer to them and I want to honor them as well as along with my African ancestors

[@sweetvictory89]

Lol I was just thinking of how my granddaddy ate rabbit then you mentioned it

[@MsSonya-yt9hy]

Can you please do a video on egbe?

[@wakingbeauty2113]

That was a confirmation from your Ancestors that yes! they want some meat to eat! LOL

[@michaelafelton5622]

I put out malibu and water and i swear the malibu slowly started to disappear. I want to make sure I’m putting enough out for them.

[@tomikafordyce4100]

Mines show me cookup and bake

[@tierriajones2168]

I want to give them food how ever I'm not okay with the ants that it brings

[@EmpressFrancis]

Omg 😳 no wonder I never see the bubbles in my water anymore. I need to cook some meat 😮

[@ksissor75]

Ohh my god my biggest fear came true I manifest a rat yuk, I don’t leave the food longer than 3 days but I am terrified nowi I live in the south rural area I put peppermint essential oil EVERYWHERE ms Elemi what herb will BAND THEM IMMEDIATELY I EVEN WROTE ON A BAY LEAF AND BURNT IT! Somebody Helppppppp Update; HE DIED IN MY BACK YARD YALL! I was telling my neighbor late last night how afraid I was and he ask are u talking bout in the back yard I said u saw it he say yes but he dead.. I couldn’t go out last night but I got up earlier for work and went out back THERE HE LAY MERKED!! Thank u spirit HALLELUJAH 🙌🏾THANK YOU MS ELEMI.., it’s here I learned about bay leaves and what to do to speed things up, AND IT WORKED!! Thank you to all who prayed for me and MAY EVERYONE READING HAVE A VERY HAPPY FULL MOON NIGHT, Ashe Ashe Ashe ❤️❤️❤️

[@LadyCoyKoi]

Have chipped Irish Spring soap around the area where you don;t want pests. Try that. I read irish spring has an essential oil that vermin hates.

[@ksissor75]

Ohh please somebody help me full moon tomorrow 🤣🤣IM SCARED TO PUT ANYTHING On my alter I put so much peppermint one can smell it from the porch I mopped put it in oil warmer, socket sprayers, and essential oil sprayer is there a spiritual reason one would visit?

[@sandhya315]

As someone who half of their ancestors are to say in layman's terms "Hindu", I disagree, but okay lol. I would actually say my own food choices are because of them. Some folks have Muslim ancestors. And so on. I get your point here, but it's important to acknowledge that Blackness isn't a monolith. Some folks have ancestors from places other than Africa by way of the transatlantic slave trade, while having that as well. And without conflict in honoring them together. Hope this is helpful to anyone else of "mixed" ancestry.

[@sandhya315]

@@KaiPhDNothing I said was really in disagreement with that? Like in fact that's specifically what I said. I spoke to something specific. By your logic, Everyone is Black because we all trace ancestry to Africa. It's technically true, but culturally and in many other ways it's missing the point.

[@Volundur9567]

It seems like she's talking about African and African Diaspora ancestors specifically. I'm mixed. I just do what each set of ancestors wants. If they want you to do something, you'll find out. If a custom involves placing your favorites on the altar, you can do that in addition to what the other customs dictate.

[@sandhya315]

@@Volundur9567 in her videos she more than once has referenced as well as "shouted out" her multi culture and multiracial audience, including her followers bother in India and in the South Asian community that's near by/ neighboring her shop. So no. Her audience is much more mixed than that. In addition this channel isn't for folks who follow ATRs etc explicitly because anybody that is a part of those traditions would be receiving instructions from their elders in those traditions. In her videos on this channel she repeatedly speaks to a mixed audience although her own spirituality is centered within ATR and African Diasporic spiritualities. I said what I said. And I said it for a reason.

[@dreaminbronze9189]

Key word is..Assume (5:56). Wonder why the title of this clip implies an absolute.

[@christopher11x]

💯

[@chachita369]

What, wait, how do you look like that SIN CARNE? WOW!

[@colourhouseoffice]

Be vegetarian be vegetarian be vegetarian

[@Makingbeautifulmoveswithmyance]

😅

[@gelflingfay]

🎉❤❤❤❤🎉❤❤❤❤🎉

[@Volundur9567]

Most ancestor traditions are very not veg. Blood has life force/Ashé/Vitae. It's required.

[@sealie15]

No so they were vegan then if not they had halal meat 🤨

[@noneofyabusiness557]

Hmm I think a little more research should’ve been done in this topic because Asian cultures and religion like Buddhism often leave fruits and never meat. Not to mention the majority of Hindus DO NOT eat meat but do engage in ancestor worship and also use fruits and vegetables as offerings. I get it that perhaps in Yoruba tradition they must use meat but to speak in absolutes the way you have makes it seem like you have to offer meat regardless. Not all ancestors consume meat.

[@YeyeoBotanica]

Thank for your comment. People don’t know all their ancestors. I said put what you believe to be correct. You're welcome. Thanks for subscribing. Ashe Ashe Ashe 👍🏽

[@EsmeraldaWolfsbane7777]

I don't think you should force opinions on eating habits here, Not all witch's leave food for their ancestors as well I don't do that I leave food for the spirit world no matter who or what they are I'm guessing this not a channel based on traditional witchcraft and paganism but more so based on Caribbean beliefs,some people believe that killing animals who are living beings is senseless and cruel, I don't think it's really great to promote the suffering of animals it's actually ignorant many witch's including myself worship nature it's is our God, diminishing a life force of a living being who feels love,pain, sadness happiness is wrong in many ways I don't need my ancestors to be who I am today understanding that cruelty to animals will never be forgiven by our planet mother nature is watching while her children are hurt and suffer, I'm not telling people what to do I'm bringing insight to people who may not know how much of a negative impact they are having on our planet by killing animals for food 😞 unsubscribed.

[@YeyeoBotanica]

Thanks for watching and commenting. This channel is not to force anything, opinions or beliefs on anyone. Like across any platform take what you want and leave what you don’t. Your comment is appreciated and noted. Ashe Ashe Ashe 👍🏽

[@ms.tiajazzy156]

Haha! My Gmama that recently passed. Came to me on a download and dream wanting..Sun tea, key lime pie from publix and some collard greens😂.. Gmama I'll make you some greens with neck bones 😅

[@zmaria8302]

I'll burn ancestor money and send them to I usually start putting once in awhile put defrost shrimp a cup of coffee with sweet 🧁

[@jenell6006]

Thank you

[@YeyeoBotanica]

You're welcome. Thanks for subscribing. Ashe Ashe Ashe 👍🏽