What is ancestor money?

Ancestor money is paper that you can burn to send into the realm. This burning ritual at your ancestral altar provides the ancestors with what they need on the "other side". 

The Chinese believe that a ancestor money | joss paper offering is conveyed into the spirit world. In today's modern world, caring for ancestors in the afterlife is a poignant way to pay respect for one's elders and departed family members. At the same time, Ancestor money has synonyms known as spirit money, Joss paper, hell money, heaven notes, etc. The desired vision was that the most beloved family members who passed away can use this “note” in another world to make a better living and seek love again.

How should I burn it?

1.Light your candle.

2.Hold the money over the flame in your right hand

3.After lit, place the money in your cauldron/fire safe container with your right hand.

4.Continue to place the notes in the cauldron as many you feel appropriate.

5.Give thanks! Tell your ancestors thank you and that you appreciate and love them.

6.Snuff out your candle

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