Connecting with Your Ancestors: A Practical Guide for Living a Destiny-Driven Life (The African Spirit Collection)Ancestor veneration is an essential part of African and other traditional spiritual practices. It is at the core of indigenous spiritual beliefs because our ancestors are the core of our DNA. Sadly, the practice of ancestor veneration has become lost or forgotten within certain cultures due to the impact of non traditional spiritual belief systems. But all is not lost. You can still have the wisdom and guidance of your ancestors in your time of need.