The Almighty Pineapple

Let me tell you something real quick:
You don’t need money.
You don’t need crystal chalices.
You don’t need a luxury botanica haul to honor your lineage.

You just need intention.

Your ancestors are not checking for marble statues, curated aesthetics, or $80 candles.
They’re checking for you.
Your presence. Your honesty. Your heart.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking it down like we’re on FaceTime together:

• How to create an altar using everyday items
• Why a simple glass of water and a candle can open the portal
• And most importantly—why YOU are the real altar

Because ancestral healing doesn’t start with what’s expensive.
It starts with what’s real.
What’s accessible.
What’s already in your home and already in your spirit.

And if you’re feeling called to go deeper with your practice, I got you:

🌀 Pre-recorded Webinars:
— Pray. Meditate.
— The Ancestors Among Us

🎧 Guided Meditation:
Meet an ancestor safely and powerfully—perfect for beginners and seasoned brujas who want to strengthen their connection.

And for those asking how to work with me privately—
the only way to work 1:1 with me is through:

🔥 One of my three transformational packages
🔥 Or becoming a member of I Am The Altar

Not ready for a big commitment? No stress, boo.
You can still access spiritual work through:

🕯️ Candle Readings
🌿 Bay Leaf Spells
🥚 Egg Cleansings
🌑 Monthly Community Rituals
🔮 Monthly Community Readings

Whenever you’re ready to take the next step—
whether it’s a webinar, a ritual, or a full program—
you can find everything at:

www.TheAlmightyPineapple.com

Your ancestors aren’t waiting for perfection.
They’re waiting for you.

Let me clear something up right from the jump:
Altars are not spooky.
They’re not creepy.
They’re not some haunted movie moment.

Altars are sacred spaces of connection. Period.

In this week’s episode—part of WEEK 2 in the Altars, Offerings & Honoring series—I’m breaking down what an ancestor altar actually is… and what it absolutely is not.

From the bóveda espiritual,
to a Día de los Muertos ofrenda,
to Indigenous altar practices honoring the Four Directions…

I’m walking you through what these spaces mean, how they’re used, and why your lineage has been waiting for you to remember who you are.

We talk water.
We talk offerings.
We talk boundaries.
And we talk truth—real truth.

Because this isn’t about spooky aesthetics.
This is about spiritual maintenance.
About ancestral healing.
About building a legacy rooted in love, remembrance, and respect.

And here’s the best part:
You don’t have to know every ritual.
You don’t have to get it perfect.

You just have to be willing to start.

If this episode hits and you’re ready to go deeper:

🌀 Download the pre-recorded Pray + Meditate Webinar
🕊️ Try the guided meditation to connect with your ancestors
🌿 Or work with me through any of my transformational programs

Everything you need is at:
TheAlmightyPineapple.com
and
VidaValdes.com

Your ancestors are listening.
The real question is…
Are you listening back?

Let me free somebody’s mind real quick:
You do not need an altar to start ancestral work.

You don’t need candles.
You don’t need crystals.
You don’t need a perfectly curated ritual setup.

What you do need is intention, consistency, and a little honesty with yourself.
That’s it.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to begin connecting with your ancestors — even if you don’t have tools, don’t have privacy, and don’t have a clue where to start.

This is real-world ancestral work.
Not aesthetic. Not performative. Not Instagram.

I’m talking about:
🗣️ Prayer that sounds like you, not a sermon.
🙏 Acknowledgment that feels natural, not forced.
🌙 Dreams that are actually visitations and messages.

By the end of this episode, I’ll also walk you through ways to go deeper — whether you’re brand new to this or you’re ready to commit to the path:

✨ Pray + Meditate Webinar — The truth about what prayer and meditation really are… and what they aren’t.
🧬 Ancestors Among Us Webinar — The who, what, why, and how of ancestral work, in real language.
🕊️ Guided Meditation — A pre-recorded journey to safely meet an ancestor.
🔥 Transformational Programs — Every single one rooted in deep ancestral healing and spiritual accountability.

Your ancestors don’t need you to be perfect.
They just need you to be present.

If you’re ready to begin… press play, breathe, and let’s get into it.

Let’s get real for a moment.
You do not owe veneration to every person in your lineage.
Some of your ancestors were the ones who broke you… or broke the very line you’re now trying to heal.

And you are not here to blindly honor harm just because it existed before you.
Spiritual boundaries matter — even in the ancestral realm.

Ancestral work isn’t about pretending everyone was wise, holy, or deserving of a seat at your sacred table.
It’s about discernment.
It’s about truth.
It’s about choosing to connect only with the ancestors who walk in love, alignment, and accountability.

In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to honor your lineage without inviting in what isn’t meant for you — because not all ancestors are here to help, and not all of them get access to your altar, your energy, or your life.

And if this resonates, here are a few ways to go deeper:
✨ Watch the full recorded webinar “Ancestors Among Us”
✨ Download the pre-recorded guided meditation to meet a benevolent, aligned ancestor

Because ancestral connection is powerful — but only when it’s done with clarity, boundaries, and truth.

Alright, let’s go there. Because here’s the truth: not every ancestor is meant to be venerated.
Some caused deep harm. Some are the reason you had to survive in the first place.

Ancestral work doesn’t mean pretending every person who came before you was worthy of honor.
It means holding space for the truth — the pain, the patterns, the ones who hurt you, and the ones who tried to protect you.

You don’t owe veneration to harm.
You owe yourself liberation.

That said, there are ancestors who want to help you heal.
They’re waiting for you to call them in with clarity, intention, and boundaries.
They walk in truth, love, and alignment — and that is the energy you need to connect with.

That’s the work.
That’s the freedom.

In this episode, we break it all down:

• Why we don’t venerate every ancestor, and

• Why ancestral healing still matters, even because of that.

If you’re ready to go deeper, here’s how to start:
✨ Watch my pre-recorded webinar: Ancestors Among Us
✨ Try the guided meditation to safely meet an ancestor
✨ Book programs or sessions if you’re ready to walk this path for real

Because this isn’t aesthetic spirituality, baby — this is soul restoration.

Listen, hallowed one — here’s the truth: you are their dream and their shadow.
That’s why it feels so damn heavy sometimes.

You’re not crazy.
You’re the one chosen to break cycles, heal wounds, speak truth, and make the kind of decisions your ancestors never even got to imagine.
You’re not just the altar.
You ARE the answer.

This episode? Think of it as your ancestral gut check.
Some of y’all are literally the healing and the lesson.
The ancestors walk with you heavy — and if you’re listening right now, it’s not by accident.

If you’re ready to go deeper:

• 🕯️ Watch my recorded webinar: Ancestors Among Us — medicine still moves, years later.

• 🧘🏽‍♀️ Download the guided meditation: safely meet an ancestor, gently and powerfully.

• 📞 Book a 1:1 session: get personal, get real, get aligned.

• 🌿 Dive into one of my three transformational programs: all rooted in ancestral work, because that’s my lane, my lineage, my life.

Remember, your ancestors are your first line of defense — your guides, your power, your protection.
But always follow your intuition when working with any spiritual advisor, coach, or mentor. Even if that means you don’t work with me.

And if your spirit says, “let’s go”…
I’m here. Let’s build.

“Your Ancestors Are Not Gods”

Let’s get real for a second.

Some of y’all are out here worshipping your ancestors like they’re divine deities… when half of them couldn’t even hold down a job or keep a relationship together. And that’s not shade, boo — that’s the truth.

Stop romanticizing your lineage and start building a real relationship.
Your ancestors are not gods.
They’re not here to be worshipped.
They’re here to walk with you, guide you, check you, and help you heal what they couldn’t.

If you’re wondering where to start, don’t worry — I got you:

• 📽️ Watch the pre-recorded webinar: Ancestors Among Us — it breaks it all down in real talk.

• 🧘🏽‍♀️ Try the guided meditation: meet an ancestor safely and powerfully.

• 🕯️ Book a private session: mentorship, altar-building, clarity — we go deep.

• 🌿 Go all in: join one of my three signature programs — every single one rooted in ancestral work that transforms lives.

And here’s the deal — and I always say this:
Follow your intuition. Even if that means you don’t work with me. Your spirit will always tell you the truth.

This work? It’s about relationship, not religion.
And you, baby? You are the altar. You are the answer.

Alright y’all, let’s get into it, because I know some of you are still out here acting like you just appeared on this earth with no spiritual WiFi connection.
Listen closely: YES, you have ancestors.
Even if you don’t know their names… even if the family history is messy, missing, or sounds like a whole telenovela on Univision. You are not ancestor‑less. You’re just disconnected — and that?
We can fix.

Here’s the truth most people don’t want to hear:
Your ancestors aren’t only the people whose DNA runs through your veins.
They’re also the spiritual ones.
The mystical ones.
The cultural ones.
The ones who chose you.
And yes, depending on your lineage, some of them walk on four legs, fly in the sky, swim in the water, or live deep in the earth.

So let’s stop romanticizing ancestor work like it’s just candles and cute altars on Pinterest. This is deeper. It’s remembrance. It’s responsibility. It’s reconnection. It’s work that changes you from the inside out.

If you’re ready to begin or ready to go deeper, here’s where to start:

• Watch the pre‑recorded webinar: Ancestors Among Us

• Try the guided meditation I created so you can meet an ancestor safely and with intention

• Book a 1:1 session if your spirit is pulling you

• Or join one of my signature programs — every single one is rooted in ancestral work first, always, because that foundation matters.

And let me be clear like I always am:
Follow your intuition when choosing any spiritual advisor. Even if that means you don’t work with me.
I’m not here to collect clients — I’m here to protect the work, protect the lineage, and protect YOU from rushing into something you’re not ready for.

But if your gut says, “Go”…
You already know where to find me.

🎙️ DAY 1: “Ancestral Healing Is NOT Just Lighting a White Candle”
30 Days of Ancestral Healing
Theme: “I Am the Altar, I Am the Answer”

Welcome back, beautiful souls. Today we’re kicking off Day 1 with a truth that some of y’all are not gonna like… but you need to hear it:

Ancestral healing is NOT just lighting a white candle and calling it a day.

Let me say that again so it lands in your spirit:
This work is not aesthetic. It’s not a Pinterest ritual. It’s not a TikTok trend.

This is emotional excavation.
This is breaking the silence your family survived through.
This is clearing the energetic gunk that’s been sitting in your bloodline for generations.

When you step into ancestral healing, you’re not only healing yourself.
You’re healing the women who swallowed their screams.
The men who were never given permission to feel.
The children who never got to be children.

And if that makes your chest feel heavy?
Good.
Because this is not cute healing — this is sacred labor. This is altar work with consequences and blessings.

And speaking of sacred…
In my lineage, Monday is holy.

🕊️ Maferefun a mi Egun.
Maferefun to all our honorable dead.
We see you. We thank you. We lift your names in love and in fire. 🕯️

For anyone who feels called to go deeper on this journey, there are a few paths you can take:

• You can watch the original ancestral healing webinar — yes, it’s recorded, and yes, it still hits.

• You can listen to the guided meditation on meeting your ancestor.

• You can book a private one-on-one session with me.

• Or you can join one of my signature programs — every single one of them was built from ancestral medicine. It’s the foundation of everything I do.

But let me be crystal clear:
Always follow your intuition when choosing a spiritual advisor.
Even if that means you don’t choose me.

And if you do feel that pull…
If you’re ready for the uncomfortable, beautiful, sacred work of facing your bloodline…

I’m right here.
And the ancestors?
They’re already waiting for you.

Say your real name with your full chest.
Not the nickname they chopped up to make it “easier.”
Not the version they could pronounce without effort.
I’m talking about the name your ancestors dreamed of…
the name that carries your legacy, your lineage, your light.

When you shrink your name, you shrink your power.
But when you reclaim it?
You activate every soul who carried it before you.
That name is not “difficult.”
That name is sacred.
It is rhythm.
It is prayer.
It is ancestral GPS guiding you back home.

And language? Oh, that’s part of the spell too.
So many of us were shamed out of our tongues.
Mocked for our accents.
Told we were “too much” for saying Abuela, Tata, Nganga, Naná.
But listen—your mouth is an altar.
Every time you speak your people’s words,
you are pouring libations with your breath.

Even if you only know three words?
Say them.
Say them loud.
Say them “wrong.”
Say them right.
Say them with love.
Because effort is remembrance.
Trying is devotion.
And you don’t need fluency to belong to your bloodline.

You are your bloodline.

You have permission to come home to your name,
your voice,
your language,
your truth.

Because you are the altar.
You are the answer.
And every syllable you reclaim is a spiritual offering.

So let me ask you again, beloved—
What’s your real name?
And are you ready to say it
like your ancestors are listening?

Because they are.
And they’ve been waiting for this moment.