What Is Remembered Lives: Developing Relationships with Deities, Ancestors & the Fae
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This compelling guide invites you to step beyond the veil and cultivate authentic, reciprocal relationships with the myriad spirits surrounding us. Phoenix Lefae and Fio Gede Parma illuminate accessible pathways to commune with deities, your cherished ancestors, and the elusive Fae. Far from mere theory, this book provides hands-on methods for establishing a personal "Place of Power," negotiating with otherworldly entities, and integrating these connections into a deeply enriching spiritual practice. Discover how honoring these beings can profoundly shape your self-discovery and expansion, allowing their stories and yours to flourish.
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“What Is Remembered Lives is a practical, accessible, and inspiring guide to rediscovering the spiritual forces intertwined with our human experience: deities, ancestors, spirits, and other kinds of liminal beings. Through the mirror of her own experiences, Phoenix provides a solid pattern that the reader can use as a guide to build divine and otherworldly relationships going forward on their path. This book is a welcomed tool for the Witch looking to explore the spirit world more intuitively.”
“It's not often that a book truly lives up to its title, but LeFae's What Is Remembered Lives does just that. This is THE text for anyone looking to strengthen their relationships with the goddesses, gods, the fae, and the ancestors. Full of powerful rituals, practical advice, fascinating histories, and solid Witchcraft, this is a book readers will come back to time and time again. Highly and proudly recommended.”
“What Is Remembered Lives is a thorough, considerate, and nuanced guide to creating respectful relationships with goddesses, gods, ancestors, and unseen beings. Phoenix's easily accessible approach will aid Witches of all paths, and at all experience levels, in safely and effectively deepening their divine connections. I will highly recommend this work to my students and customers.”
📝 Description: What Is Remembered Lives: Developing Relationships with Deities, Ancestors & the Fae
📑 What's inside
- Exercise List XIII
- Acknowledgments XV
- Foreword by Gede Parma XVII
- Introduction: Why This Book? 1
- Chapter 1: How to Develop Relationships with the Unseen 7 A Word of Warning: Know Thyself 15 Cultural Appropriation 15
- Chapter 2: Ritual Basics 21 Set Up 22 Grounding Practice 22 Creating Sacred Space 30 The "Working" 31 Releasing Sacred Space 31 Glossary of Terms 31
- SECTION ONE: DEVOTION Chapter 3: Working with Deity 37 Getting to Know a Godd 38 These Godds 40
- Chapter 4: Deities of Magick 51 Baba Yaga 52 Brigid 63 Morgan LeFay 71 Other Godds of Magick 81
- Chapter 5: Deities of Mystery 83 Dionysus 84 Hapi 93 Mithras 100 Other Godds of Mystery 110
- Chapter 6: Deities of Revolution 111 Aradia 112 Thor 121 Lilith 130 Other Godds of Revolution 141
- SECTION TWO: HONOR Chapter 7: Ancestors 145
- Chapter 8: Beloved Dead 155 Grief as a Magickal Practice 156
- Chapter 9: Mighty Dead 163 Gerald Gardner 165 Dion Fortune 167 Victor and Cora Anderson 169 Margot Adler 170 Connecting to the Mighty Dead 171
- Chapter 10: All the Dead 173 Ancestral Herbs and Mixes 177 Forgotten Dead 180
- Bibliography 235
- Contributor Bios 237
💎 Expert review
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
Readers seeking to deepen their spiritual toolkit will find this guide invaluable for its practical approach to connecting with the unseen world. It is perfect for those feeling a pull toward deities, ancestors, or the Fae but unsure how to begin such intimate bonds. The authors offer clear, hands-on methods to create a sacred space and negotiate relationships, making the abstract tangible. If you desire a reciprocal dynamic with spirits rather than passive worship, this book provides the roadmap. It is ideal for practitioners who want their spiritual life to be an active, enriching dialogue that enhances self-discovery. By learning to honor these beings, readers can unlock profound personal growth and expand their understanding of reality through authentic connection.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
Lefae and Parma deliver a compelling manual for those ready to step beyond the veil into active spirit work. The text excels in providing actionable advice on establishing a Place of Power and negotiating with otherworldly entities, moving firmly away from dry theory. However, it does not suit readers seeking rigorous academic analysis or historical scholarship; this is a practitioner’s guide, not a textbook. Those preferring solitary, non-relational meditation may find the emphasis on reciprocal bonding too intensive. It is best for those eager to weave these connections into daily life. While accessible and warm, it requires a willingness to engage directly with the unseen, making it unsuitable for skeptics or those seeking purely intellectual occult study.
❓ Frequently asked questions
📖 Who should read this
If you feel a compelling draw towards the ethereal, seeking genuine connection beyond the mundane, this book offers a compassionate yet practical pathway. Whether you're a curious novice or an experienced practitioner looking to deepen your spirit work, prepare to expand your spiritual horizons and embrace your most authentic self.
🎯 Key themes and symbolism
Cultivating Spirit Relationships
The authors meticulously detail how to initiate and nurture meaningful connections with various spiritual entities. They emphasize respectful interaction, clear intention, and understanding the unique nature of deities, the Beloved Dead, and the Fae, moving beyond superficial contact to foster true, reciprocal bonds that enrich both human and spirit.
Practical Magickal Techniques
This volume is rich with actionable advice and exercises designed to empower your practice. Readers will learn to establish a personal sanctuary or 'Place of Power,' develop effective communication methods, and understand the nuances of negotiation and exchange with spiritual beings, ensuring a grounded and potent approach to spirit work.
Spiritual Growth and Self-Discovery
Beyond simply interacting with spirits, the book frames these connections as catalysts for profound personal transformation. By engaging with the Otherworld, readers are guided to shed limitations, embrace their authentic selves, and experience significant emotional and spiritual expansion, ultimately becoming more aligned with their truest potential.
📜 Historical context
📚 Glossary
- Deities
- Fae
- Place of Power
📔 Questions to reflect on
- Reflect on a time you felt a connection to something unseen. How did it manifest, and what emotions did it evoke?
- Consider what a 'Place of Power' might look like for you. Describe its features, its atmosphere, and what makes it sacred to your spirit.
- What specific intentions would you bring to a relationship with a deity, an ancestor, or a Fae being? What do you hope to learn or share?
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