Libations: Pouring Offerings for the Ancestors | Yeyeo Botanica

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[@kosmikprince6561]

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!

[@sunofshangoihate45thihated85]

Ase

[@theemperor2017]

Love grandparents🏵

[@laurier.v464]

Ayibobo !

[@ibac09]

Indeeeeed

[@annaroselivingherlifeunapo9845]

My mother do this all the time.

[@deedee546]

I definitely grew up pouring out liquor for "the homies" and turning down the radio when driving past a cemetery so we won't wake the dead.

[@midnightlotus7047]

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

[@midnightlotus7047]

And still pour em

[@dstn2bgrt]

@@midnightlotus7047 I remember do the same growing up, but now understand the meaning.

[@Ohsnapitzann]

I'm getting into ancestral worship because I want to gain a better relationship with my higher evolved ancestors.

[@nardiafuller2722]

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. 🤔

[@xxzhutkiyxx]

I've heard that in Mexico too

[@deidreritter1165]

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

[@iammystrength]

How I miss St. Croix 🥰 Miss Point Udall at night looking at the stars. You can definitely see some thangs 😉in the sky at night there. ❤️🙏🏾

[@deidreritter1165]

iammystrength 🤗🤗🤗

[@InTuItAura]

My mom is from St. Croix and didn't teach me much about the culture..

[@deidreritter1165]

@@InTuItAura that’s too bad. I hope you’re able to learn

[@1lildreofficial]

mi miss home fa true

[@angiemuststaywokeperiodt6031]

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]

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[@angiemuststaywokeperiodt6031]

@@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 😴!!!!

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[@TheEpiDoc]

Absolutely!!! I do the same I pour mine on the grass outside or around my trees as well! 💜💕🌟 Ase’ 🤲🏾

[@TheRockangel1995]

Thanks for the great idea

[@LadyCoyKoi]

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.

[@happyzombiikitti]

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

[@artuvwar]

There's a reason why alcohol is traditionally called "spirits"

[@hurtspublishing3906]

Yup

[@ladiiindi]

Ayeee so true

[@TanieBaker]

Never knew that’s what it was called but seen a lot of it done in urban movies and just from living in the hood.

[@lmgbebe]

Some for the dead homies

[@TanieBaker]

lmgbebe Facts!!!

[@NOBIS42]

And most labels on the bottles of alcohol says SPIRITS and pouring of libations was also in Cooley High

[@lorrainedesvignes9343]

I grew up with this in my country Trinidad and Tobago

[@sunofshangoihate45thihated85]

Ase couva California

[@richieperry6129]

Libations and prayer have been part of my life even before I started looking into African practices. I love this.

[@meditationmindbodysoulmusi1195]

💯

[@SammyJ96]

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.

[@sunofshangoihate45thihated85]

Ase

[@TerriPoppins]

🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@sunofshangoihate45thihated85]

Happy to know Jamaicans are embracing their good ancestors

[@SammyJ96]

@@sunofshangoihate45thihated85 oh yes,particularly the older folks( and the few younger ones like myself),majority of the younger generation don't.

[@yvonnewhite1903]

🇯🇲🇯🇲🪴 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❤️🌹🙏🙏🇯🇲🤣🤣🤣

[@phyllisedmondson8517]

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

[@debbiemarquis3231]

When we go to the sea to give our offerings to Yemoja..and the river to Oshun....we also pour wine and milk and perfumes etc...

[@christinemartinez8244]

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.

[@1SK.]

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 .

[@tempesheffield5361]

I sprinkle libations daily at my ancestor altar.

[@crozraven]

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.

[@Heyidopolaroids]

My grandma will tell me to drop coffee ☕️✨ thank you for sharing this! 😊

[@ankappaiamgod4459]

How she tell to you? How do you know, spirit is taliking with how?

[@ewilliams9981]

Yes! I place coffee on my ancestor alter as an offering... along with alcohol, tea, and sweets

[@classyjg]

Lol Doughboy didnt say that but he did "pour out a little liquor" for Ricky as he walked away for Tre at the end.

[@YeyeoBotanica]

Thanks for clarifying! ☀️

[@vadahughley1500]

YES!!! Like 2pac's song "Pour Out a little Liquor "!!! 😎🖤❤

[@phenixjeanty1070]

Coffee too

[@BirdieOrchid]

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.

[@streetschoolprof.]

Beautiful and knowledgeable Sister right here!

[@1SK.]

Thank You Again for that Sweet Thing added at the ending of your Video. You’re a complete legend for so many of us…

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[@cozyatcocos]

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💖✨

[@SUPABOOOMB]

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.

[@ibac09]

I love libation!!

[@queenasantewaa4101]

Yes… Me too! 👍🏾 🌹✊🏿💚 🧬

[@jackpotlotterywinnerjackpo592]

Cooley High For the brothas who ain't here

[@hydieyeavette]

LOL one of my favorite movies

[@YeyeoBotanica]

Thanks!

[@sophiabarnes2381]

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.

[@justice1763]

Always watching in NYC thank you

[@johnnyappleseed6665]

You are an absolutely lovely lady

[@cynthiasonmez4506]

Love from Australia ❤️ Give the ancestors what they enjoyed in life

[@classyjg]

Thank you

[@carleanahauffe6228]

Water is powerful..

[@Allbeautylab]

Grew up with this, is common practice in eastern european countries with wine and moonshine

[@EscapeArtist662]

I only remember it at cemeteries or during 40 days of mourning. Do you have any more info? Very curious about this

[@queenschannel768]

Grew up with what?

[@stahl402]

I like the style of videos. They are informative and well made. The woman who presents the videos speaks clearly.

[@zoedukuly284]

The Elders in my family always did this.

[@corvusscottwilliams4751]

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.

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[@fc-yh2wu]

Thank youuuuuuu 😍🧠🔥 this right on time as I celebrate my ancestors on this libation day 🙌🏾

[@mishahemphill8282]

Omi tutu 🙌🏾💚 thank you for this video Iya

[@negrahernandez8478]

Thank you for this information I give offerings to yemaya and I’m learning a lot from you thank you again

[@idiorhythmic]

I love the cool water idea.

[@DanaeJones2008]

Love 💕 your videos

[@corvusscottwilliams4751]

Started with tears. ..I saw.

[@serket8306]

Appreciate the cool waters tip at the end. I have a gourd too. Never used it for libations.

[@tracehines7263]

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

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Yes

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[@sleeviewonder8794]

Love it. Thank you!

[@deblowery1936]

Thank you for sharing As'e

[@marvadollison8605]

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💖

[@casademadamas5718]

Thank you and bless you 🙏🏾❤️

[@kgotsomasilo6175]

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

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Thanks for sharing

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Love this sweets...please continue giving us more sweets. Blessing 🥰🥰

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[@Celestes_Nest]

Thank you for the cool water tip!

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[@ezeuba001]

This is part of my culture. We use to pure alcohol

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Thank you ASe

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[@bluejadetarot]

I was looking to hear that too...ase ase ase

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Thank you for another great video

[@ellenwilliams3890]

Thank you for the extra sweet thing💙💙💙

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Ase. Thank you for this awesome video

[@greatgoodnessgoddessgratit5611]

I always thought of that scene 6:46 as well✨🍾✨

[@karimaechols6116]

Just say cool water!!!!!!!

[@queenasantewaa4101]

Pouring libations 💦 for our/my beloved Ancestors ToDaY. A Blessed Jubilee DaY! Juneteenth… 🌹✊🏿💚 Ase’ Axe’ Asche’

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[@ericpena615]

Amazing how you mention Libation because, it was strongly suggested by 2 other also very accurate African Diaspora readers i've had a consultation with in NYC. Then you mention the use of alcohol, which to me i already felt there is like a portal in it, into the spirit world. So its like some lady said in the comments for another vid.. its as if you were remote-viewing spiritually.😅 Peace Elemi Ashe Alafia Igbo Ato

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