Ancestor work is one of the most widely discussed aspects of modern spirituality.

Yet it is also one of the most intimidating.

Many people are interested in connecting with their ancestors but immediately encounter a problem:

They do not know who their ancestors were.

Perhaps family records were lost.

Perhaps adoption, migration, estrangement, colonization, or historical trauma severed connections to family history.

Perhaps relationships with living family members are difficult, painful, or unsafe.

Whatever the reason, many people assume that without names, photographs, heirlooms, or detailed genealogical records, ancestor work is impossible.

It is not.