Ancestor Readings: Messages and Guidance from the Spirit World

For over twenty years, psychic medium and artist Kathy Crabbe has offered intuitive readings and mediumship sessions, helping clients reconnect with their intuition, ancestors, and spirit guides.

There is something deeply moving about ancestor work. Even after they have left the physical world, those who came before us may continue to guide, protect, and encourage us. An ancestor reading can open a doorway to that unseen support—revealing messages, wisdom, and sometimes surprising insights from the lineage that walks beside you.

If you feel called to explore guidance from your ancestors or connect with your spirit guides, you can schedule a personal session to receive messages, insights, and support directly for your path.

Many clients are surprised by how personal these readings can be. For Kaitlyn, I created a channeled illustrated zine filled with intuitive drawings and messages from her ancestors. This is a new offering I provide only by request and when I feel guided to do so. Each zine is completely unique, reflecting the personality, symbols, and guidance of the spirits who step forward during the reading.

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What Is an Ancestor Reading?


In an ancestor reading I connect with the spirits of those who have passed on—family members, loved ones, and sometimes guiding spirits who wish to step forward with messages of wisdom, healing, or reassurance.

Often people come to these sessions hoping to hear from a specific ancestor. Sometimes that ancestor appears, and sometimes another voice from the lineage steps forward—often someone the client most needs to hear from, even if they don’t recognize the name right away.

During a reading I may see, hear, or feel the presence of an ancestor or spirit guide. I often receive symbols, impressions, names, and messages that help identify who is coming through.

Sometimes I will also share a meditation or channeled exercise so that you have actionable tools to continue working with your ancestral guidance after the reading.

Ancestors are family members—or sometimes close friends—who have passed away but choose to come through with messages of support. I will often request specific information from the ancestor so that you can positively identify them.

Spirit guides may also appear during a session. These guides can be wise teachers or guardians from another dimension who offer protection and insight. They may appear as ancestral spirits, animal totems, angels, or nature spirits acting as spiritual counselors during times of need.

For many people, these readings bring a profound sense of reassurance—knowing they are watched over and loved by those who truly care for their well-being.

Seeing the Messages in Action: Kaitlyn’s Reading


After her reading, my client Kaitlyn asked a thoughtful question about something that came through during our session. With her permission, I’m sharing a small part of that conversation here.

Kaitlyn:
"I’m curious to hear your take on the part of the reading where they all had a nervous system reaction when looking into U.S. politics. My assumption is that people in the spirit world no longer experience negative emotions. From your experience, do certain types of trauma seem to stay with people after death?"

Kathy:
Those are such interesting questions.

My sense is that while the physical body has ceased to exist, the soul is still very much alive. When I receive messages during a reading, I translate what I’m perceiving into human language so that we can understand it.

I can’t say exactly what spirits feel or whether they experience emotions the same way humans do. But I do believe that trauma can become part of a soul’s experience and memory. When ancestors communicate, they may reference those experiences in ways that help us understand the message they want to convey.

As a medium, I simply receive and share what comes through in the clearest way I can.

Kaitlyn:
"That explanation makes sense—to convey a message to you, they showed themselves responding in a certain way to current events. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they are emotionally stuck or suffering."

Kaitlyn graciously allowed me to share this exchange because it touches on something important: when spirits communicate, their messages often need to be translated into human understanding.

Highlighting the Zine Experience

Many clients are surprised by how personal these readings can be. For Kaitlyn, I created a channeled illustrated zine filled with intuitive drawings and messages from her ancestors. This is a new, by-request offering that I provide only when a client asks and I feel guided to create it. Each zine is entirely unique, reflecting the personality, symbols, and guidance of the spirits who step forward during the reading.

“Double-page zine spread ‘How to Call Upon the Ancestors’ showing channeled messages and artwork from ancestral spirits.”

Double-page spread from the zine “How to Call Upon the Dead,” featuring intuitive artwork and messages channeled from ancestral spirits.


Kaitlyn’s Experience

Kaitlyn later shared this reflection about her reading:

”This was my second ancestor reading from Kat. I do a lot of genealogy research, so even though I know facts about my ancestors, these readings give more depth about who they were as people, and how they interact with me now.

I was fortunate to also get a “zine” created by Kat, with channeled images and messages from my ancestors. It felt like getting a tangible gift from the spirit world, and it was so unique to hear from my ancestors in this way.”

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Preparing for an Ancestor Reading


If you would like to receive an ancestor reading, you are welcome to request a specific ancestor you would like me to connect with.

Please send your questions beforehand and let me know if you would also like suggestions or techniques for connecting with your spirit guides on your own.

When sharing the name of the ancestor, please include only their first name.

During the reading I will do my best to capture whatever messages come through—whether I see, hear, or feel their presence.

Many clients leave these sessions feeling a renewed sense of connection to their lineage, knowing that their ancestors continue to walk beside them in spirit.

Book an Ancestor Reading


If you feel called to reconnect with the wisdom of your ancestors, I would be honored to hold that space for you.

In these sessions I connect with ancestors and spirit guides who wish to step forward with messages, guidance, and healing for your path today.

Each reading is intuitive and unique. Many clients also receive a channeled illustrated zine featuring images and messages from their ancestors—a tangible keepsake from the spirit world.

You may request a specific ancestor, or simply remain open to whoever wishes to come through.

✨ Learn more or schedule your session here.

Soul Reading for the Week Ahead: Your Inner Child Knows the Truth

Dear Moon Muser,
Happy to report that my new Zodiac Goddess Power deck has officially launched!  I've also got 5 reviewers lined up from the US, Canada and Australia so expect some juicy reviews soon!  For all of you who purchased during the Pre-Order - thank you so much - you light up my life! And yes, your decks are on the way from my US manufacturer and should arrive soon.

Within this blog you will find Goddess Goodness for the week ahead plus my weekly Soul Reading Video and accompanying guidebook wisdom.

Sparkly Blessings!
Kathy Crabbe
Soul Reader, Artist, Astrologer

Moonday Soul Reading Video

Empower Your Inner Goddess

This is a 32-card deck filled with Goddess Paintings I channeled with the help of Mama Moon. It comes with a 20-page hard-copy Guidebook which will quickly become your go-to source for creating a Moon Cycle Goddess Altar. Everything arrives packaged in a lovely illustrated box with goddess poems printed on the inside.

I've worked with this deck for over 25 years and it IS powerful. The Goddesses of the Zodiac work strong, healing, protective magick to help you move forward in your life with spirit, purpose and love.

Oracle Card Reading for the Week Ahead

Brigid: Scorpio Goddess (Zodiac Goddess Power Deck)

Scorpio Goddess-Brigid-by kathy crabbe

Scorpio the Scorpion, Phoenix & Eagle
Time of Year – October 21 - November 21
Quality – Fixed
Element – Water
Planetary Ruler – Pluto
Anatomy – Sex organs
Natural Sign of – 8th House
Color – Blood red, maroon
Gemstone – Malachite, opal, topaz
Tarot Card – Death
Goddesses – Brigid, Hecate, Morgan, Selkhet

Scorpio Meditation

Deep inner knowing,
Her arms snakes, her belly the depths,
Slowly she transforms
Vulture claws spreading open,
Wings of magic, reborn glory,
The Phoenix.

Scorpio Affirmations

  • I am motivated, resourceful and determined

  • I risk honesty

  • I transcend earthly concerns and soar to new heights

  • I am magnetic and mysterious

  • I am Phoenix Rising

  • I have no fear of death

Scorpio Goddess ~ Brigid

Brigid’s reign as sacred muse
spans centuries timeless truth
Priestess or nun
tending her fire
Brigid’s power
always inspires.

Brigid is one of the few early goddesses to survive intact through the Christian era. Brigid means ‘bright one’ as symbolized by fire. She is worshiped as a Triple Goddess by the Celtic Irish, called Brigantia in England, Bride in Scotland and Brigandu in Celtic France. In her ancient form as carrier of the cauldron she was ruler of smithcraft, poetry, inspiration, healing and medicine. The Christian Saint Bridget is often invoked as both muse and healer in continuation of her ancient rites and her rituals were preserved for more than 1000 years after she ceased to be called a goddess. Today little is left of the ancient Celtic legends describing her.

Spirit Animal of the Week: Otter (Elfin Ally Oracle Deck)

Sea Otter by Kathy Crabbe

Keyword: Shimmer
Meaning: Everything is easy and flowing right along.
Reversed: Are you missing the point and feeling left behind?

Affirmation: I am playful.
Astrology: Moon
Element: Water

Medicine: Your playful nature keeps me forever young.

Lore: In her mind's eye she was swept away by the beauty and the joy of Otter, her ally in whose captivating Sea Dance she could get lost, happily, forever.

You are my beloved, my playful friend, my trickster. You keep me a mermaid-at-heart and I dance in the water each time you visit my mind. You bring me joy!

Last week in La Jolla, California with my sweetie 💗 #mermaidtime

Last week in La Jolla, California with my sweetie 💗 #mermaidtime

About the Creator: Artist, author, teacher and soul guide, Kathy Crabbe invokes Faerie Goddess Spirituality to heal, make whole and holy. She is Mother of the Lefty Oracle and Elfin Ally Oracle decks. She’s also sort of ambidextrous. Drawing with her non-dominant left hand led to the creation of her first deck, the Lefty Oracle and becoming a Soul Reader.

Serenity Comes In Many Flavours

We are born to serenity. As we call serenity to us we rediscover the blessings within. Take a moment now to feed on the serenity you know is within you. If you can’t feel it, find a stone and rest your hand or body upon it, allowing the stone to touch your bare skin and impart its inner rock-ness to you. That is serenity. So simple, yet such a stretch for many of us who fly and flit about like busy, busy bees.

stones (Kathy Crabbe)

With serenity comes peace and release. As witches we know how to call upon the elements that feed us. As an earth sign (Virgo) with lots of earth influences in my natal chart I resonate well with rocks. As a fire sign or with a fiery chart, moon, or rising sign you may need a flame, a bonfire or a candle for serenity. As an air sign try listening to the wind through the leaves or needles of the trees. As a water sign sit by a fountain or better yet, by a brook, or by the ocean to find serenity.

To take things a step further, try meditating or sitting in ritual or ceremony with your favorite element. I like to hold my stone of choice up to my third eye or visualize it there between my eyebrows and up a bit while requesting dream guidance and wisdom.

Benitoite-Neptunite

For this article I was drawn to an unusual stone from San Benito County, California called Benitoite which I ‘spoke’ with as I channeled information relevant to our discussion about serenity. The Benitoite felt warm and open (like the desert weather we get in Southern California) and I could feel my guard coming down and my senses relax, along with my body. My eyes felt droopy and half shut but I also felt alert!

Irwin-by-Kathy-Crabbe

Sometimes a stone’s intensity can become too much when held up to the third eye so I intuit which hand wants to hold it (the left in this case). In cahoots with this stone I also chose a card from my Lefty Oracle Series (drawn with my non dominant left hand) which helped to facilitate this channeling. I then held the stone over the card and continued to write. I then became the snake; an excellent visualization and body exercise for you to try which will help you ground and center. Try it now by simply lying on the floor and undulating or curling up in a ball; feeling your body stretch and luxuriate in such a simple pleasure.

 It’s only now that I actually look at the card I’ve pulled and then I ask ‘Irwin’: “are you truly serene?”(‘cause you sure don’t look it). Yet sometimes we need the barrier and protection that comes fromdressing up and appearing angry, weird and strange. Like armour, our clothes, hair and piercings can frighten others away, so that we can have the serenity and alone time we desire; a self-created barrier to intimacy.

Sometimes we need to belong to no-one or nothing. We stand alone. This too brings a serenity of sorts; a misunderstood sort of serenity that, as a Gen Xer I know well. I too used to wear punk makeup and clothes with affectation and I found it empowering. People were afraid of me! I could walk around without any need to explain myself. Yes, I received stares, but also serenity – no one dared bug me. So yes, serenity does come in many flavours.

However you choose to know serenity, that’s up to you, but give it a chance, daily. It can be the basis for a whole new path of self discovery into your creative soul.

kathy crabbe

About Kathy Crabbe
Creative Soul Guide, Gen X witch, artist and creator of the Moon Musing eclass “Awaken Your Divine Feminine Soul” and the Lefty Oracle Deck. Kathy offers Soul Readings to guide you on your path.

Amongst ancient oaks and an elfin forest Kathy finds serenity in Sage, California with her husband and best friends, Abby the big dog and Djinn Djinn the little one.