Genealogy and Mediumship

Information, traits and even trauma are passed down through generations.  Some of these gifts we are aware of and conscious to.  However, many live in the unconscious and even the soul memory.  Traits can range from inheriting Grandma’s eyes to standing just like Aunt Carole used to.  This can be nostalgic and even comforting.  But, what if you did not “know” Grandma or Aunt Carole?

Mediumship and genealogy are a beautiful pairing for getting to know our ancestors, and even getting to know them in a new way.Through mediumship, our Spirit loved ones share information from their perspective.  Although we know our people from how they interact with us, sometimes mediumship offers a new perspective.  This is especially true when our relationship happened at a different life stage.  You can imagine that if Grandpa crossed over when we were 5 years old, what Grandpa might share with us as an adult would be different.

Genealogy unlocks doors for us on a conscious and higher consciousness level.  From a conscious perspective, we can see names, dates and relationships.  If we have photos, we can see physical traits and get insight to socioeconomic status and lifestyle.  We may even see how they projected themselves to others through facial expressions, gestures and action.  Genealogy also offers the opportunity for conversation starters with those still in the living.  As we share stories, we learn about experiences and gain a deeper understanding for the way that things have been.

Now, when we pair genealogy and mediumship together, it super charges the insight, as we can get more layers of information added and validation from the Spirit.  Our Spirit loved ones want to be heard and validated as much as we want to hear from them.  When you do actions, like look at photos, say their name and even look at their history, it validates to them that you honour their existence.

Imagine attending a family picnic.  You can see all of your loved ones there, and even the ones that you maybe did not love so much.  Now imaging that they can not see you.  You wander around them, hearing their conversations and watching them have fun, but they have no idea that you are there.  An afternoon like that may even make you want the ones that you did not enjoy to take notice.  This is what our Spirit people experience, without the human emotions.  They want you to smell their perfume.  They want to laugh with you.

Through genealogy, we are exploring the past, the connections and the relationships.  When we call our ancestors forward to join us, they have the opportunity to give their input, even if it is in a new way.

Here are some suggestions to help you in building that connection and how to listen for the answers:
  1.  Speak out loud.  Laugh out loud.  If you are holding a photo of Aunty Anas, and remembering a funny time that she teased Grandpa, speak as though she is in the room.  (And she is.)  Often during readings, loved ones share that they have “heard” or “were with” while everyone was together.  The vibration of your voice with the mention of their name invites Spirit to step closer to you.
  2. Ask them questions.  “Nana, if you were here, I wonder if you could tell me who is in this photo.”  Then listen.  The first answer to pop into your mind, often before the question is finished being asked, is the answer that you need.  You may notice info coming in other ways too.  For example, “the wind” may push another document of photo closer to you, and that may have the answer that you seek.  The phone may ring and it is a relative who felt they needed to call but do not know why, yet they can tell you what you need.  Spirit uses all of our senses.
  3. Graveyard visits or old home/homestead visits.  Walking in the places that our ancestors have been energetically can call them closer to us.  You may feel a pull or hear a sound that calls you in another direction, and when followed you find more graves that you did not know were there.
  4. Do some automatic writing.  Without expectation for outcome, invite your Spirit people to help you to learn more about then through writing.  You can start with a calming breath and setting the intention that you will learn something new or receive validation of life on the Spirit side.  Then begin with writing their name over and over until your hand or mind add to the story.  Continue to write whatever comes up without judgement and then when the inspiration feels as though it has left, read over the message.
  5. Create a wish list.  I find that this is really helpful for those who have been through adoption or do not know their biological family.  To do this, draw a family tree, leaving empty boxes for those you do not have the information about but would like to learn more of.  Much like the automatic writing, it helps to set an intention.  If you know your strongest modality, (kinesthetic, auditory or visual), it is always best to start there.  An example may be, “I am looking forward to learning more about you and seeing the home that you lived in.”  Or, “I am grateful to smell your favourite family meal.”  Any insight that you receive is another piece to the puzzle that is your history and explanation to who you are with the traits that you carry.

Even if you are not a practising Medium, you have connection with those in Spirit.  It will not look like a scene from “Ghost” with Whoopi Goldberg, however you can have your own unique experience and relationship.

I have been working with Spirit to explore some of my family history.  Stay tuned in the coming months when I share what I have learned.  Keep playing, connecting and trusting!  ~ Love, Sam xo

Sam Black
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