How to Set Up Your Ancestor Altar (Shrine or Boveda) Beginner and Intermediate

[@JamarTheWanderer]

little did i know i was already doing some of these things already. i really appreciate the additional knowledge gained from this amazing video. thank you!

[@iyanifashondracheris]

Wonderful and my pleasure!💚🤎♾️

This was extremely helpful. Thanks!

[@iyanifashondracheris]

My pleasure.🥰💚🤎♾️

[@yasharshachaawar5530]

Thankyou really good info

[@iyanifashondracheris]

My pleasure.💚🤎♾️

[@rhondagaylord9019]

Thank you Shondra, I love the visual, a lot of great information!

[@iyanifashondracheris]

My pleasure, Rhonda. 🤍

[@reggiebriscoe4184]

How long should i burn the candle or should i let burn until it is finished ie 7 days?

[@iyanifashondracheris]

You can snuff it out daily and only light when you are in the space for meditation and prayer. Do not blow it out of possible. Use a candle snuffer or a plate or something.

[@shantaycoates4167]

Ase! Iya thank you for breaking down the alter so beautifully! I had a snake plant that died and I thought I failed my ancestors. I will bring them flowers as you suggested so I can always keep them fresh. Also, can I use a feather to represent wind? I am sensitive to burning tobacco.

[@iyanifashondracheris]

I’m so glad. My pleasure. Yes you may.

[@miltonexperience7533]

Great content and very informative. Question: Can I honor those who are not blood relatives but have been a significant part of my life (as family) here as well?

[@iyanifashondracheris]

Please excuse my delay. For some reason I missed your comment. Yes, you may. I have this question asked quite a bit from adoptees or have no idea about their family. You may include them. Thank you for your question.

[@yippehanako]

​@iyanifashondracheris super old comment but I wanna say that i appreciate you addressing this! My mom is adopted but I was SO close to my granny and granddaddy who adopted her and I can't imagine excluding them in favor of a woman that I met once and a man that I never met (both of whom I will still include of course).

[@TheArtistTv]

Thank you for this, making some alter-rations asap. I like the maternal/paternal distinctions. Can an alter be as large as a dining table?

[@iyanifashondracheris]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching. It can be as large or as small as you desire.

[@TheArtistTv]

@@iyanifashondracheris Righteous!

[@shae7938]

Thank you again! I’ve been binge watching 😅 Where would you recommend setting the altar up in the home. I’ve heard warnings against your bedroom and other places. Its why I haven’t set one up yet.

[@iyanifashondracheris]

😊My pleasure. If you can do outside your room then do so. If not, make sure to put out candle or put up items when not in use. Sexy time not respectful when there and sleep can tend to ne interrupted often. Otherwise, try a floating shelf. Some disguise on a hall entry table. Some in a closet or utility room. Just do what you can.

[@shae7938]

I’m so grateful. ❤️❤️

[@yippehanako]

6:42 not me having a Matthew, David, Elizabeth, and Andrew living in my family and i was about to place a Bible (with my name on it) since i dont have a cross 🤦‍♀️

[@iyanifashondracheris]

Oh no. Glad you know now.💚🤎♾️

[@queenofthecrossroads2613]

Can I keep my boveda in the bedroom if I have it sectioned off with a partition?

[@iyanifashondracheris]

From the Latin perspective it is all called such but typically outside. Just to make sure it is clear. Nonetheless, yes it is fine to do so. You may even cover with a white cloth or sheet.

[@Devantenickson]

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[@iyanifashondracheris]

It does. You need to click on the Amazon Store.

[@Devantenickson]

Got it thank you

[@iyanifashondracheris]

My pleasure.

[@goddessnveset4319]

Greetings, what about an ancestor that smoked cigarettes but passed from lung cancer?

[@iyanifashondracheris]

Understood. However, you do have ancestors that did. So you can make sure to say something that doesn't deal with the addiction of that energy. I have ancestors that passed due to alcoholism, but that doesn't stop me from using the gin or giving wine, etc. It is my understanding that addictions don't follow you to the afterlife.

[@SomethingNewAMBW]

thank you for this video. idk who my ancestors are, no names, not a known history unfortunately. 😔

[@iyanifashondracheris]

My pleasure. You don't need to know them as their blood runs through you so your DNA knows them. Just say Modupe Ancestors Known and Known and go from there. They are always with you.

[@SomethingNewAMBW]

@@iyanifashondracheris thank you!

[@iyanifashondracheris]

@@SomethingNewAMBW My pleasure 🤎💚

[@r2cman717]

How close can an ancestor altar be to other altars in the home? Is it okay to create a crystal grid on the altar?

[@iyanifashondracheris]

Good question. They should have their own space away from other alters. Crystal grids are not for the ancestors they are for heightening your senses. Remember your alter is a homage to them, not for what you like or do.

[@r2cman717]

@@iyanifashondracheris It the alters are in the same room should the be as far away as possible?

[@iyanifashondracheris]

Yes

[@thetruthwillsetyoufree2493]

How can you create an alter if you have a partner who doesn’t agree with your beliefs. 😢 I want to setup but I don’t want to break it down every time especially if it needs to be out for a prolonged time. Thank you.

[@iyanifashondracheris]

There is a live I just did that speaks about how to do one that you can remove and put up when you don't have space. I can't recall which one at the moment. That said, pose the question to your partner that simply asks, when you have departed do you want to be remembered?

[@SomethingNewAMBW]

why do we place glasses of water?

[@iyanifashondracheris]

Water is a natural conduit of energy and cleanses the space as well. This is the short answer. I can be long winded some times.

[@cedalfraser7223]

Placing a picture,at the alter the person have to be dead ,I place my own picture

[@iyanifashondracheris]

Do not place any living people on your ancestor alter. Not even their names in written form. The alter is for your ancestors not you.

[@cedalfraser7223]

@@iyanifashondracheristhank you very much