Pitru Paksha (Fortnight of Ancestors)

Ancestors practice is a sweet, self-compassionate and transformational time.

Ancestral Healing can bring us tremendous benefit. This is not about looking backward with heaviness, but about acknowledging the unbroken lineage that flows through us. It’s a time to offer gratitude, healing, and blessings to those who came before, whether we knew them personally or not.

Why It Matters

In the Vedic view, when we remember and honor our ancestors, we bring harmony to our own lives. Their unfinished energies can be soothed through our prayers, and in turn, we receive their quiet guidance and support. This creates a deeper sense of grounding, continuity, and belonging. 

It is said that performing rituals during these 16 days helps resolve past-life karmas and ancestral debts. The ancestors support can bring blessings of abundance and success, opening doors for growth.

Simple Ways to Honor Pitru Paksha

Light a candle or lamp each evening with a prayer for your family line.

 Offer food: Even a small portion of rice, fruit, or water — with the intention of nourishing your ancestors.

 Practice remembrance: Say their names, share their stories, or simply hold them in your heart.

 Acts of service: Offering charity or feeding animals during this time is considered especially blessed.

The Heart of It

Pitru Paksha reminds us that we are never separate. We carry the love, wisdom, and even the lessons of those who came before us. By honoring them, we bring peace not just to their journey, but also to our own.

Take a few moments (daily?) during these two weeks to sit quietly, light a candle, and feel the connection that extends beyond time.

These practices can be done all the way to the new moon and Solar Eclipse on the 21st. And the next day we celebrate Navaratri again, the nine nights in honor of the Divine Mother in all Her glory!

Stay tuned for more info….

PS: If you would like a session or a reading, I have only a few spots available before I leave for retreat in 2 weeks. If you want to know how your stars are lining up in this tumultuous time, schedule a Vedic astrology reading. I will do my best to get you on the calendar.

Stay Calm and Centered – Breathe…..

René Quenell is a Vedic Astrologer in Los Angeles known for blending traditional Jyotish wisdom with a compassionate, modern approach.

With years of study in classical texts and practical chart analysis, René helps clients gain clarity on their dharma, career, relationships, health and spiritual growth.

Guided by intuition and a deep respect for ancient teachings, René offers readings that empower individuals to navigate their paths with confidence and purpose.