last night I had this idle thought I should finally get around to calling my grandmother after not having spoken since our visit in 2018 (?) but also as soon as I thought it, thinking I probably wouldn't end up doing it because it would just become evangelizing me to Jehovah's Witness
I can't share a pic or anything, my Salvadoran relatives are super gunshy about sharing any pics online. like seriously the internet has existed for over 30 years and there's no pics online
anyway her name was Lila, everyone called her that (it was a nickname, not her real name, but her kids called her that from childhood and so did all her grandkids and all her daycare kids)
Present: The moon (Reversed) You have the ability to gain clarity. You are in a position to release self deception and guide yourself to be your best self.
Root: V of Cups You are liable to be disillusioned with the process, to give up and abandon your feelings rather than trust in your ability to do what is best for yourself.
cultural traditions in El Salvador with regard to honoring the dead are similar to Mexico's; they are religious Catholic traditions mingled with native traditions. in El Savador they have El Día de Los Difuntos on November 2nd (you can read about it here if you'd like)
someone in one of my servers mentioned I might do an ofrenda this year in honor of Lila. what are thoughts on doing this, considering she was no longer Catholic?
You were fueled by wild or primal thoughts, these instincts may be blinding or illuminating depending on how you handle them.
You have the ability to gain clarity. You are in a position to release self deception and guide yourself to be your best self.
Keep going. Trust in the path you are on, even if it demands great effort of you.
You are liable to be disillusioned with the process, to give up and abandon your feelings rather than trust in your ability to do what is best for yourself.
cultural traditions in El Salvador with regard to honoring the dead are similar to Mexico's; they are religious Catholic traditions mingled with native traditions. in El Savador they have El Día de Los Difuntos on November 2nd (you can read about it here if you'd like)