Samhain Season Ancestor Practice: Interview with Susan Rains

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On today's episode, I have the amazing honor to interview my beloved friend and fellow witch, Susan Rains, who is a part of a sibling coven, Coven of the Mystic Path, based in the Philadelphia and Springfield, PA area. Susan shares her unique and profound Ancestor practice for working with her recently dead family members and beloveds for deep healing and transformative connection. She shares several offerings with us and how they connect to one's spiritual path and evolution. If you want to work with Susan and develop your own Ancestor practice, Altar, or if you want to take her up on her generous invitation to help you audit your home in the spirit of Samhain season to release what needs to go and create a more intentional environment, you can find her here: https://www.rains-design.com/ Susan works both locally to the Philadelphia metropolitan region and remotely, so she’s accessible no matter where you live!

Here are the books Susan recommends to support your Ancestor practice:

"Spirit Speak: A Comprehensive Guide to Connect Beyond the Veil" by Ivo Dominquez Jr., (Foreword by Mat Auryn) www.barnesandnoble.com/w/spirit-speak-ivo-dominguez-jr

"Communing with the Ancestors: Your Spirit Guides, Bloodline Allies, and Cycle of Reincarnation" by Raven Grimassi www.thriftbooks.com/w/communing-with-the-ancestors-your-spirit-guides-bloodline-allies-and-the-cycle-of-reincarnation_raven-grimassi

Information on the incredible community and magickal tradition that both Susan and I are a part of called, Assembly of the Sacred Wheel: www.sacredwheel.org

Episode Recorded on 11/3/25

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1. Samhain Season Ancestor Practice: Interview with Susan Rains (00:00:00)

2. Welcome, Samhain Context, Scorpio Season (00:00:26)

3. Meet Susan And Her Tradition (00:02:38)

4. Fears Of Ancestor Work And Agency (00:05:03)

5. Classes, Discomfort, And New Approaches (00:07:38)

6. Books That Clarify Spirit And Practice (00:10:35)

7. Creating A Compact Ancestor Altar (00:12:35)

8. Opening Ritual: Bone And Blood Candles (00:15:34)

9. Sunday Visits And Offerings (00:18:19)

10. Beacon Candle, Hourglass, And Presence (00:20:02)

11. Automatic Writing As A Bridge (00:22:06)

12. Meeting Guide Galen And Clear Signs (00:24:06)

13. Strength Of Energies And Recognition (00:28:12)

14. Healing Family Trauma Through Connection (00:30:21)

15. Inviting A Chosen Ancestor And Adoption (00:34:24)

16. From Altar To Home: Designing For Spirit (00:38:05)

17. Space Audits, Symbols, And Goals (00:42:11)

18. Feng Shui Insights And Practical Changes (00:46:31)

19. Seasonal Discernment And Letting Go (00:50:11)

20. How To Reach Susan And Next Steps (00:54:12)