Although we should honor and work with our ancestors all year long, this is the time of year when we think abut it the most. Ancestor veneration is one of the most widespread spiritual practices in the world, and in her new book, Honoring Your Ancestors: A Guide To Ancestral Veneration, Mallorie teaches us how to connect to our ancestors and receive the benefits that come from veneration—deeper spirituality, more love in your life, better outcomes in creative pursuits, powerful magic and spellwork, and an improved sense of wellness. We talked about the difference between blood ancestors, lineage ancestors and affinity ancestors, building an ancestor altar, recognizing the signs that your ancestors are responding to your petitions, offerings, ancestral trauma, and so much more. While those practicing witchcraft can incorporate an ancestor altar into their magical workings, anyone and everyone, pagan and non-pagan alike should seriously think about making an altar, and learn how to connect with those who have gone before us.