Dear Moon Muser,
Welcome to this month’s new moon blog, where we delve into the profound connections we share with our ancestors, especially during this new moon phase. As we approach Valentine’s Day, it’s a beautiful opportunity to honor those who came before us while celebrating love in all its forms.
Conversations with the Dead
This blog is dedicated to exploring the connections we have with our ancestors, particularly for those of us in North America. Many may feel disconnected from their lineage, particularly those of us with European or white ancestry in North America.
Calling Upon Your Ancestors
How can you begin to call upon your ancestors? You might consider drawing, writing, or painting as mediums to remind yourself of their presence. Engage with the past—close your eyes, breathe, and focus. What do you see, feel, taste, or smell? Take a moment to breathe and relax. I like to start by lighting a candle and saying a blessing or prayer to purify the space. Then, I call upon my ancestors and ask my guides to join me.
Lunar Influences
Currently, the moon is in its balsamic phase, waning to new. We are in the darkening time of the month and amidst the darkness of winter. This is the perfect time to delve into ancestor work and receive messages from the other side. Approach this practice with an open heart, while setting clear boundaries—do not invite ancestors or guides who are unhelpful or unkind. They are not welcome unless their messages are constructive.
Embracing Elderhood
Having turned 60 this past year, I've entered a significant phase in life—the second Saturn return. This time often marks a final maturation, prompting us to examine our legacies and our relationship with death.For many white folks in North America, this can be a tricky subject; we tend to shy away from it. Unlike some cultures that venerate their ancestors with marigolds, chrysanthemums, and statues during celebrations like Day of the Dead, we often overlook these practices.
Discovering Hidden Treasures
It’s time to uncover the hidden treasures of our lineage. By knowing our ancestors and their stories, we get to know ourselves better. Your treasure awaits—are you brave and curious enough to seek it?
Signs and Synchronicities
Look for synchronicities; let them guide you. Write them down. How does the blood in your veins sing to the blood of your ancestors? In what ways are you the same yet different? Consider how you got here and what your ancestors desired. Soothe them by acknowledging your connection.
Ask your ancestors what they want. Open your heart and fill the silence with their presence. They are speaking to you in their love language. Once again, ask them what they desire. Don’t expect immediate answers, but you might receive feelings, ideas, touches, or scents. You have opened the door—welcome them in. That is enough for now.
If you’d like support in this work, you can learn more about my Ancestor Readings here.
A Personal Note
This year has been filled with deep creative grounding as I return to practices that have long been part of my life—zines, handmade books, and journals—while also exploring new creative challenges inspired by Echo Publishing, starting with Dec. 26-Jan 6 Omen Days. I’ve been trying new practices this year: junk journaling, painting while listening to a friend’s new EDM creations and podcast: Kosmix Horizons, and experimenting with Tombow dual brush watercolor markers and Caran d’Ache pastels. Alongside this, I’m creating Spell Cat drawings with focus and intent, which I’m now shaping into a series of small postcard sets.
With my beloved Djinn Djinn, my creative companion
Blessed Be,
Kathy “Kat” Crabbe
Kathy “Kat” Crabbe is a soul reader, psychic medium, astrologer, and artist with over three decades of experience, weaving ancestor wisdom, lunar cycles, and creative expression into her work. She creates divination decks, art, and sacred spaces that help others reconnect with their true selves. Kat has been in professional practice since 1993.
If you’d like guidance on connecting with your ancestors, you can explore my Ancestor Readings here.
New Moon in Capricorn, 11:52 am PST — January 18, 2026