The preferences of spirits vary depending on their level and nature. Lower spirits are attracted to the smells of blood, suffering, and sexual energy, while higher spirits prefer offerings of prayer, candles, and bread.
Bread, milk, honey, and sweets are traditionally offered to spirits. Milk symbolizes purity of thoughts. However, if you want your offering to be accepted and your requests to be heard, it is important to find out the preferences of the specific spirit.
However, if we constantly give the same gifts, it may indicate insensitivity and indifference on our part. Religion, especially those that rely on canons and dogmas, often lacks the liveliness and emotional connection that are present in Elemental Spirits. Elemental spirits are living and spiritual entities that have their own nature and preferences. They deserve respect and offerings that align with their essence.
Preparing and conducting a ritual to feed spirits is not simply following tradition and using specific items, but also a display of sincere respect and a heartfelt message. It is important to not only gather the necessary offerings and choose the appropriate place and time, but also to do so with genuine emotions and thoughts. Spirits can perceive our inner world, so understanding the importance of the inner component allows for true contact with the supernatural world and genuine assistance.
Feeding spirits is not just about performing a ritual, but an opportunity to establish a connection with another world through unity of hearts and souls.
For example, the ritual of feeding the Wind Horse (Shamanic Drum) is a crucial element in shamanic practice. The drum contains a real Spirit, which acts as a living and spiritual guide for the shaman. The drum itself represents the winged horse that the shaman rides through the physical world. In order to strengthen the connection with spiritual forces and attract their help, shamans feed the drum with various offerings, such as milk, honey, herbs, and tobacco for fumigation.
It is important to note that not every spirit will favor and help a person. Much depends on the spiritual state and true intentions of the petitioner, as well as the personal disposition of the spirit towards the individual.
Shamans feed various spirits, including Ancestors, Spirits of Air, Water, Earth, Fire, deity spirits, spirits of terrain, power places, forests, seas, stones, herbs, helpers, totem animals, spirits of deceased heroes, shamans, healers, saints, house spirits, and many others. The ritual of feeding the Wind Horse – Shamanic Drum is an essential part of shamanic practice as it attracts spiritual assistance and support when journeying through the physical world.
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