CONNECTING WITH ANCESTORS & GUIDES #6

OTHER WAYS GUIDES CAN HELP

The hunt for one's destiny is the search of our lives. Stick to the scent, stay on the spoor.

Our spiritual path can mimmik a negative feed back, cybernetic process. We go wrong (or left), then correct and go right. A San Bushman tracking an animal will often lose the track. He will have to double back and attempt to find the next track to go forward which he does. He is not lost he is searching, as are we. The bodies hormonal system down and up regulates on the basis of a negative feedback system as well. Our ancestors help us to navigate but the pathway is not straight and narrow, but convoluted and requires patience. It also best operates with some way of going inward that evokes a parasympathetic relaxation response - one of the reservoirs of our intuition.

The light side of the spirt world will usually attempt to prevent you from making mistakes, but they cannot tell you what to do because of free will. Our guides do not want us to make the same mistakes that they made. They will endeavor to help us avoid them - we have to listen attentively. They have access to our past lives and know our talents and weaknesses. They will try and nudge us in the direction of our core strengths rather than those we may want and that others may have. To strive to be who we are not, is a waste of time and energy. All of us have a talent which we have to find and practice to help heal the planet. This is the path of the hero or heroines in the visionary phase of their lives.

"We are here on earth to help others, what on earth others are here for I do not know." W.H. Auden

If you do not be who you are then, whoever will be?

If we invoke our spirit helpers we can become more of who we are, and we can connect with spiritual phenomena that might otherwise not be available to us.

Synchronicity is farely universal and is an easy way for them to connect and make things happen. What may seem to be a coincidence may be manipulated by our guides to our advantage. They will open doors that are to our advantage but cannot close those that are to our detriment. Because of the cosmic law of free will we have to make our own mistakes. Tricksters can do the opposite and may close doors that are positive and open those that are negative since they do no follow the law of free will. Waking up with the answer to a problem is one way spirit can help without scripting a dream. For those that do not dream they may do it when we are in an awake, relaxed, receptive state. The anwer to an issue can be 'copied and pasted' by them when asleep or awake.

Meditative states, superfluidity and being in the ‘zone’ or a light trance state can allow us to connect more readily with our guides. A sense of 'flow' while doing a task may inform us that we may be using our signature or core strength (Seligman), - a possible key to our true destiny. All of this is enhanced with a dedicated spiritual practice.

Power animals are often manifestations of synchronicity. They are usually not behaving normally and have been manipulated to present themselves to us and give us encouragement or even a teaching. A coyote may be a warning of something negative to come. Because its always in that moment in time we must at least be careful for the next 24 hours. Sometimes the power animal will have a quality that we may require at that time. The animal chosen may be fairly consistent or may vary according to the circumstance as to what is nearby at the time. They are often animals you are attracted to or the deceased loved one cherished.

MANIFESTATION AND IMAGINATION 

To think like God is to imagine. 

Einstein wanted to understand the mind of the Creator. He maintained that his powers of imagination and fantasy meant even more to him than his profound cognitive abilities.

The Field wants to know the context of our intention, which is best done in our imagination and even out aloud. Ask for spiritual or empowering needs rather than material wants unless they may be for the greater good. Your imagination should be in line with your and others' greater good. Its fine to ask something for oneself if its also going to help others. They will handle the context rather than explicit detail of your request to the best of their ability, to keep it in line with your purpose on the planet.

Requests  start with intention, followed by attention to detail in the imagination. We must also do our own bit and take action. The more the intent, passion and will - the greater the power of the response. The 'Field' will reward you for having passion and a strong will.
It may seem a paradox but be

unattached to the outcome!

Non-attachment impies trust and surrender. Attachment has a stickiness to it that might repel, and too much attachment may indicate that one does not trust. One has to believe, let go and have faith in the Field.

As you think it so it can be. As you imagine and believe it so it will be.

It is easier to believe in something if we get ourselves out of the way and its not connected to wants and ego. Our guides live in a non-space-time reality where free will is in the present moment. They exist in the present moment. Hence it is critical for us to affirm, sustain and maintain the request. Are we fickle or fully committed? Do we still want it next week or month? Its fine to change and fine tune the context of our intention. They will handle the details in line with what best for our karma.

Its often a long and difficult journey, and one has to have patience. Things that evolve usually take time to because of the challenge of our being space and time-bound - those in the Field are not. We may have to look back in time to notice the progression. Because its in line with our greater good it may appear differently to what we expected but it should feel better.

One of the ways of experiencing connection is through ‘truth or goose bumps’—when something we say or hear feels profoundly correct, we may experience these bumps from pilo-erection of the tiny muscles in our sweat glands that also give us a sense of our hair standing up. Our guides may have a hand in this but it may also arise from inside of us from one’s higher Self and a deep feeling of inner knowing.

“Everyone has access to God but each person has a different access.” M. Buber

There are other important psychic abilities that one can develop with time, depending on one's unique make up and talents. These include precognition, telepathy, clairaudience, clairvoyance, clairsentience, remote viewing and even channeling or telekinesis. Our guides may have a hand in these as well so it is prudent to acknowledge that the information is coming through you and not from you. Humility helps your practice. Also give gratitude. It is no use striving to achieve skill in one of these when you have no talent for it. We need to find and practice our core strength not focus on what may be the more sexy skills others have that better feed the ego.

 

 

 

 

 

CONNECTING WITH ANCESTORS & GUIDES #5

DREAMS

"There is a dream dreaming me." San Bushmen proverb

There are many ways that dreams can be interpreted – all of them valid and valuable and not mutually exclusive.

Psychological and Jungian methods are probably the most popular. Psychological dreaming implies the subconscious in R.E.M. sleep is the source of the dream.

Jungian dreams are said to come from the Collective Unconscious or the Archetypal World.

Yoga or Buddhist dreaming requires an advanced level of spirituality and the ability to download information from the Causal realm.

Lucid dreaming is usually a gift that most do not have, and in my experience, is difficult to cultivate without some inherent aptitude. 

Dreams also arise from our subconscious’ house cleaning', from ridding ourselves of clutter and apprehension, as well as the replaying of scenes for pleasure or clarification. We sometimes have bad dreams in reaction to bodily discomfort, from being too hot, from alcohol, watching negative T.V. or a horror movie the evening before. We have to be wary of our own psychic garbage.

Shamanic dream interpretation is the closest to the discipline I am going to describe. The shaman’s dreams are scripted by their guides that usually are in the Astral realms, sometimes from the Causal enlightened realms (and rarely - for the enlightened, sages and prophets - the Celestial realms.)

Spirits have a huge advantage over us sentient beings because their viewpoint is much broader and well informed. They also have access to our karmic book of life and know to what purpose or destiny we have been assigned. We are all given a unique gift with which we are meant to help others and the planet. Our task is to find and follow it with gusto.

Our guides can help us do this. If we ask to receive they can help nudge us in the right direction or tell us when we are heading in the wrong one. Because free will is the cosmic law they are usually prohibited from telling us exactly what to do. That is for us to find out. The quest for our destiny, our mission, our purpose is seminal to our karmic journey on the planet. Each one of us has a small but vital role to play in its healing.

These messages from scripted dreams can be life enhancing.

In order to develop them, we need to have a dedicated spiritual practice, an altar to our guides, and some kind of spiritual life that opens up the Third Eye and makes us more able to connect with the ‘Field’ of spirit energies.

“A human’s spiritual consciousness is not awakened until their Kundalini is aroused.” Sri Ramakrishna

 

The Ancestors say that the snake brings the dream. The snake represents the Kundalini in Yoga. This life force, which is feminine and serpent-like in nature, can ascend up the Chakra hierarchy and open up the Third Eye so that one can dream or intuit more effectively. We all have this energy, its ubiquitous and not exclusive to Yogis, Sangomas or San Bushmen healers. Sangomas call it Umbilini, the San - Num.

The following are dream possibilities

Precognitive dreams.

Telepathic dreams.

Consecutive dreams the same night reinforcing the message.

Going back into the dream to complete it or recall it.

Kundalini like energy moving in the body which can support the initiation type of dream.

Initiation dreams. These can be frightening as in those with dismemberment but also empowering if associated with one's spiritual transformation.

Mutual dreams with a dream partner.

Visitations.

These occur outside of the dream state. Dreams are not the same as visitations. To 'visit' requires significant energy and skill. Visits can occur when there is a great purpose or a need for support.

There are also dysfunctional spirit guides that should have no part in our destiny or our spiritual lives. They are usually from the lower astral and may want to guide us in line with their own karmic difficulties and limitations. Moreover, they may want to favor their progeny to our disadvantage, such as a business arrangement or relationship, that is not to your benefit. These so-called ‘evil ancestors’ have their own agendas, and they are not coming from a vibration compatible with our needs.

The fact that you have a dream that you need to be in relationship with somebody does not mean that your ancestor is inducing you to connect with this person. It might also be a trickster so one has to be careful.

A purely psychological interpretation of dreams discounts a guiding non local spirit source that can be nurtured and is personal.

Ancestors/Guides may script our dreams and can influence us either inside or outside of the dream state. Those that do not dream may get downloads when in a receptive or meditative state during the day. The mechanisms are similar.

These dreams or intuitions are scripted,  ‘official’ and supporting, warning or instructional.

Fear and ego are the biggest stumbling blocks to interpretation.

Be warned that dreams speak not the way things have to be, but the way they will be unless action is taken.

Our guides tell us what to see, and what can be if we do not take action. 

Because of free will its up to us with what we do with the information. They are trying to urge us in the right direction and appraise us of upcoming events that might be harmful or even helpful. We need to be especially cognizant of warnings and avoid them.

The most impactful of dreams is the nightmare which demands we take action (even though on occasion it can also be scripted by a trickster.) The situation is exaggerated to get our attention. If you dream a house you are thinking of purchasing gets enveloped in an earthquake with you in it don't buy it. You may be in danger of 'being buried.'

The dream follows its interpretation. The Zohar

In other words the way a dream is understood and interpreted can actualize its manifestation. Therefore its important to put a positive spin on the dream if this is possible.

Beware the accuracy of the interpretation (which sets intention and action.)

Sometimes, because of an urgency the guide may come to someone else that is a more receptive channel. This can even be a person who hardly knows you. Its called "getting someone else's mail." If you get one for someone else, the 'mail' must be delivered but if its bad news it should be done skillfully.

The Zohar also says dreams may contain both truth and lies and sometimes we have to dissect out the truth from the dream. Tricksters can also infiltrate one's dreamscape to sabotage the interpretation.

The established reservoir of symbols and images in the  psyche is highly individual.

Symbols and images already in the dreamers subconscious are used since this is much easier than scripting one de novo. These may be recent or past. If you have just seen images of a tsunami on TV and then dream you are in one do not dismiss it. It may that something may be coming to 'drown you,' financially or otherwise.

Be careful of saying ... its only a dream.

Its important when one awakes not to move, get out of bed or even reach for your smart phone to record a dream. Lie still, recover all the details and have them fixed in your mind before doing anything about recording it or writing it in one's journal.

 

CONNECTING WITH ANCESTORS & GUIDES #4

FORGIVENESS

There is no free will across the veil. The dead depend on the living to repair, complete, forgive and release them if such is needed.

If there is unfinished business with relatives or loved ones, forgiveness is vital for those close to death . The commandment, “Honor your father and mother...” should extend to our grandmothers and grandfathers, since they all were responsible for giving us life. Because of this we need to honor them with forgiveness. This does not mean we need to love them or even like them or have anything more to do with them, once forgiven. Forgiveness has the capacity to mitigate against their karmic sins and can elevate their karmic profile. When forgiveness is incomplete at the time of death, the deceased will sometimes haunt the living to receive it. There is nothing good about having this kind of intrusive spiritual energy around. It can cause "dis" -ease and even somatic complaints that usually affects one's most vulnerable system. At times one may even feel its like having them around when they were alive. Do not have these dysfunctional spirits on your altar. Forgive and release them. Maybe later on, depending on the circumstances you might reconsider them. It is important to clean the slate, to ask for forgiveness and forgive those who are dying as well as release them from any unkept promises. If that is done they can leave and exist in the beyond more peacefully (and leave you be.)

Reconciliation can be made by those expert in doing so after death but its far better to be proactive. Forgiveness is also helpful and healthful and rids us of a hidden albatross around our necks. We never recover completely from a serious misadventure until we forgive or are forgiven. If there are unrelated spirits that have harmed us (a neighbor, a caregiver, a teacher ...) the commandment does not oblige us to forgive them. However, forgiveness allows the individual to;

"Lay down my burden down by the riverside. Aint gonna study war no more!" African American spiritual song

We forgive not only to prevent disembodied spirits from haunting or harming us, but also because it is beneficial to ourselves.

CONNECTING - AN ALTAR

When dead, you can influence on behalf of others but not for yourself. The last chance for determining and acting for your own mission and fulfillment, is with your last earthly breath. You are then stuck with how you are and where you were.

Thus the ancestors need our help just as we need theirs.
Forgiveness, love and gratitude are how we help them.

In Zulu tradition the living have the potential to 'lift up' the dead ('Pagamisa') not only with forgiveness but also allowing them to work through the free will of the living. This gives them purpose again and the service they do can sometimes complete work that was left incompleted in their lifetime.

Because of the cosmic of free will,

'Ask to receive!'

An ancestral altar is a “container” or medium for asking, receiving, and giving gratitude. There has to be a give-and-take, as there is with any relationship. The dead are 'not dead', in a sense, and they are still human. In making an altar, maybe put down a new white cloth. Place on the altar the ancestors whom you loved or who loved you— grandfathers, grandmothers, mothers, fathers, cousins, uncles, aunts, and also friends, teachers, or anybody who cared for you and is deceased - even a pet. Use other containers like photos (write their name if you do not have a photo.) Include anything of sentimental value to them or and to you - a ring, an earring, a cup they used, a walking stick, or anything that can connect you to them. Anything you can wear or carry can be used for those times you want or need them close by. A locket is ideal in which you can place a sacred prayer or plant to empower the container all the more. If you have not inherited one buy one and dedicate it to them. For a 'foreign' guide whose name you do not know place a crystal or something special to represent him or her.

Introduce them to the way in which you intend to document dreams be it a journal or smart phone.

Initially it will usually be your immediate ancestors or guides who show up or script messages. The fact that you put them on your altar does not mean that they will but they may pop in from time to time or on a special occasion. Some will be with you much of the time, and once you advance spiritually, they will often network and find other guides to take you to another level because they may not be able to do so themselves. Even beyond the veil, skills are specific. If you are a musician or artist or writer a muse who may not be an ancestor can be allocated. Although you may not see, hear or even feel them, they will be there for you.

The altar is a good place to to ask to receive and give gratitude. Light a candle or incense, bring a small gift. It takes time to actualize the relationship and how they decide to best send messages of support, warning or instruction that you can most easily receive.  Each, to his/her own. We are all unique and they will know the most efficient way to help you receive their messages. Be patient.

If all this is new to you have a welcoming party and invite them into your life. Maybe place separate plates of food for the maternal versus the paternal spirits. You can eat it the next day or discard if appropriate.

Dreams are the usual way they will try to help you. The veil between the worlds is the most permeable in the early hours of the morning when we are most receptive to them coming, during REM sleep. Initially, document as many as you can recall to show commitment. Later as the process matures you will begin to differentiate the official ones that council from those that do not. It is really important not to move when you wake up. Try to retrieve the dream of the night and repeat it several times so that you have it consolidated in your mind before you reach for your recording device, or journal to record it. Otherwise, it will disappear.

“A possibility is a hint from God (or them) - one must follow it” Kierkegaard 

If you are not a dreamer they will find another way. Maybe as a power animal, synchronous happenings or a day time download when you are in a receptive or meditative state .

 

CONNECTING WITH ANCESTORS & GUIDES #3

We are watching from endless space
We are waiting in timeless order
Chant your way across the Veil
Spiral into existence those spirits that are needed.

HOW THINGS WORK

The main realm that concerns most of us is the Astral realm. Within it are countless other vibrations as there are in all the realms. We go to the vibration we have earned and usually the realm most familiar to our heritage, religion and culture. We will meet our loved ones again and even our pets. For those who are not Buddhists but study Buddhism, the Dalai Lama recommends that we keep our religion. This might be because we do not want to be confused when we cross over the veil between worlds. If we are not clear about who we are we may end up in the wrong realm or vibration. We create our reality almost instantaneously on the other side. On this side, being time bound, it takes much longer.

An Astral spirit guide who may have been fairly dysfunctional in life may become far more functional once they have gone through the spiritual tribunal when they are in a sense 'purified.' We need to recognize that these guides have abilities they did not have when in real time, and they can be of great assistance to us. We may have had an illiterate grandparent and believe they cannot be of help when they can be much more powerful than we may be able to concede. We should not disregard the advice of these spirits.

We are all given special talents and a distinct destiny or purpose with which we are meant to help the planet. 'They' have a much better idea of what that is and if we are receptive they can nudge us in the right direction and save us precious time. Its futile and a waste of time trying our best to perfect a talent with hard work that we have not been given by the Creator. Our guides can help steer us down the right path. They will try to open doors in line with who we truly are. Free will disallows them to close doors that are not to our benefit. We have to make our own mistakes. Tricksters do not abide by the law of free will. They will try and open the wrong doors for us and close the right ones, so we have to be wary. Anything of the light is a reproach to them. They are necessary, however, and are a part of our testing ground.

Our guides downloads may come in dreams, as an intuitive one during waking hours, as a feeling or even occasionally as a visitation. Sometimes a person goes to bed with a question and wakes up with the answer. There may be no dream as such but they may have scripted the answer and we need to give the credit and gratitude where it belongs, rather than it being self-reflected. One may spontaneously wake up with a feeling of anxiety and not be able to go to sleep. They may be telling you something vital need attention. Some messages can be critical such as; not to take an upcoming flight, go into a particular relationship, or enter a disadvantageous business venture. They can see all the variables, the characters involved, their integrity, and those dysfunctions that could arise that may impact us.

Ask and you will receive.

Free will allows them to operate on our behalf. We have to be careful of minimizing important or especially life-saving advice. Free will also determines what we do with this information.

Our guides tell us what to see and what can be - but only if we do not take action!

...The choices are ours and there are consequences to our choices...

Dysfunctional ancestors and others who have abused us should be forgiven and released. We may not want their presence around even if they can be of help.

Our guides are usually earth bound for a short period of time before they cross over. They want to check out how things are now they are gone. Sadly when death is sudden, confused, traumatic, ..., they can become earth bound and not see the light or hear the ancestors calling them home. It is much easier for E.B.S. to be present and to download information, visit or script dreams when they are earth bound rather than after they cross the veil between the worlds. However, they will have to return to the light to continue with the transmigration of their souls. It might require expert help to facilitate this. Some E.BS.'s remain voluntarily for a while to assist their loved ones in the early stages of grief.

Sometimes guides seek out conduits that are more open and accessible to receiving and sending a message. This can be dire or important or just meant for support. This is called 'getting someone else's mail.' If it happens to you, it must be passed on but be careful of how you give the message if its of a critical nature eg. 'you have cancer and are going to die,' rather than, 'it seems you may need a medical check up...'
When we allow them to help us, we give them purpose. We give them something to do, and they are able to improve their karmic profile by doing service for us on the other side. In return we give our gratitude , love and if needed forgiveness.

As relationship with our guides subtly develops (you may nor see, hear or feel them,) there will be certain signs that you may dismiss but are related to their communication.

Synchronicity is one. Jung described this as occurring when an inner event coincides with an outer one. For instance you are thinking of a college friend whom you have not heard from in years and suddenly the phone rings and its him or her on the line...

Power animals are another. They are not behaving normally because they are being manipulated energetically to encounter you. They are often within their usual 'safe space,' or cross your path when you least expect it or are looking at you in a strange, maybe focused way; a butterfly perches on you nose, a humming bird circles around you when you are meditating... They are often the animals that were special to the person when they were alive or are special to you. If there is something to convey they may have to use an animal that is the immediate vicinity that may be less impactful but necessary at the time. For instance a skunk is an animal of power and is usually a good sign but depending on the circumstances it could also be a warning. Your heart will tell you which. Sometimes they come just to support and tell you they are there. The animal may be empowering, like a stunning raptor or it may be a warning to be careful - a coyote or a rattlesnake or other poisonous snake depending on your habitat. A non-poisonous one may be an endorsement of a new beginning especially if its shedding its skin.

Einstein said there are two ways to live your life; one, that nothing is a miracle (and a butterfly is just a butterfly) - and the other that everything is a miracle.

At other times especially if you have a strong inner practice you may experience superfluidity or being in the 'zone' and something complicated you are doing just flows like you are in contact with the help of the cosmos.

"People are like tea bags, you only know how strong they are when you put them in hot water." Unknown

They cannot, however, protect you from all of life's conflicts and sometimes 'shit happens.' Everything that happens to us is a test of our spiritual fortitude and of our karma. Its not what happens to us that counts but what we do with it. There cannot be growth without conflict, light without dark, positive without negative, sacred without profane, good without evil. It all about polarity balance and riding the waves of affliction with competence. Sometimes something that is really bad happens and we may wonder what happened to their help? I like to think that if it was not for them it could have been much worse.

"No matter how long the night, the dawn is sure to come." African proverb

My experience is that often terrible life altering times and long nights, later on are replaced by something so positive that never would have happened but for that calamity. Sometimes they help us turn the shit into manure and we never look back. Gratitude is still appropriate in cases where because time has elapsed it didn't seem obvious cause and effect. We have to keep remembering there is no time in the Astral.

 

CONNECTING WITH ANCESTORS & GUIDES #2

My personal experience has indigenous origins related to my sangoma initiation at the turn of the millennium. The first teaching my Zulu mentor stressed was;

"Many of you in the West have forgotten your ancestors - some do not even know who they are. You are unsupported in life from the spirit world, like papers blowing in the wind." P.H. Mntshali

For this reason, even if a bit strange to some, this is a very important blog.

THE SPIRITUAL REALMS

When it comes to the different realms of spirit, there are literally countless realms and realms within realms. The ones we need to pay attention to are the Astral realms, occasionally the Causal realms, and hopefully not the Lower or the Hell realms. The Celestial does not practically apply.

The Astral is the most pertinent for most of us.

The ancients would ask of you to perform good deeds, speak good words and think good thoughts in their memory.

Our Astral guides can help us but the gift in not entirely unconditional. Since they are now refined, love and have high aspirations for us they can turn away if we misbehave. If we pay them no attention they will also leave except maybe in extenuating, life-saving circumstances when they feel they have to intervene and are 'allowed' to do so in spite of the law of free will.

Karma rules!

You should wish for yourself not what you want but that what you want is for your good.

The choices are yours and there are consequences to your choices.

Consequences are neither reward nor punishment; they simply are consequences, often not immediate but always inescapable… 

Not all guides are savory. These tricksters (sometimes called 'evil ancestors') may have their own agendas, sometimes on behalf of favoring their immediate progeny at our expense. They can sometimes shape shift into a persona that resembles a guide but usually we will know they are phony. If we go with heart we will know the truth when they come with a false message. Some of these may show up in seances (best avoided) and because they have access to non-local information, may know enough to pretend to be a loved one.

Lesser vibrations emanate, some more from degree of narrow (monkey) mind. They are often viewed as needing to sort out and work through their own calling. Beware of those on either side of the veil who would make you their resolution, much less their absolution.

Mostly we will be dealing with spirits from the Astral realms - commonly our immediate blood route ancestors or others that loved us in prior incarnations that are not in fact 'foreign.' 'They want to direct us to the light and the good.

They would want us to be a repository of their instructions, teachings and their righteous and loving ways. 

Our guides, when they come to us, are in a sense ' purified', having encountered a loving tribunal of a higher order. This is not judgment day. They are shown the error of their ways and judge themselves. After this reconciliation they are released from their various prior dysfunctions.

However, once reborn we must all start anew and face again the challenges of monkey mind, shadow and ego. We do have that knowledge stored in what the Buddhists call "Store Concsciousness" or if you like Soul-ular memory - we just need to remember. Hence, the Ancestors teach; with all your strength get knowledge! (that of a spiritual nature.)

Usually our guides come with a persona that we recognize. They retain their appearance, languages, apparel and their own idiosyncrasies. They might appear as they were before, or they might be younger or older. Some of their quirks do not change. However, they are now better informed and do not want us to make the same mistakes that they made. They have knowledge that can advantage us, now especially, since they are non-local in time and space.      

In the Astral they lose free will and will need to reincarnate from the Astral. However, they can graduate to a better Karmic vibration by being a guide to the living and doing work through their free will. In this way they may earn a better next lifetime. We are are all in the ongoing cycle of Samsara; death and rebirth until our karma is respectable and we can inherit the Causal. Buddhists pray, meditate and practice loving kindness so that they can continue their practice at a higher level in the next incarnation. Better still they strive to inherit the Causal or the Pure Land of the enlightened Buddhists

The Causal Realms

Enlightened beings, perfected souls have full use of their faculties and so do not have to reincarnate although they may choose to incarnate to support and guide. 

Those in the higher Causal realms can make themselves known to those in the lower Astral realms. However those in the Astral realm cannot vibrate to a higher level at their own volition or aspiration. Those of higher vibrations can hear and respond to lesser ones in addition to seeking them out.

 

Spirits in the Causal realm do not need to reincarnate unless they choose to. They have done their karmic duties and fulfilled their destiny. The Ancestors describe it as a process of 'Becoming" because it is never finished. It even continues in the beyond. Some may choose to come back for a special mission, understanding that it is not going to be easy for them. For instance, Gandhi who suffered immeasurably but knew that this was going to happen and did it anyway.

To have a Causal guide or guides offers even more of an advantage to those on the spiritual path. Depending on one's tradition the Causal has different names; the Pure Land to Buddhists and the Garden of Eden to Kabbalah.

In the Creation story in Genesis we were kicked out of the Garden when we ate of the Tree of Knowledge and lost our innocence. There was, however, another tree in the Garden - the Tree of Life though which we can regain our rightful place. For the Yogi negotiating the Chakra hierarchy is similar.

“The sages who have died are present in this world to a greater extent than when they were alive.” The Zohar 

THE LOWER OR HELL REALMS

The hell realms are places where dysfunctional spirits exist. The Lower or Hell realms also have many varying vibrations. The worst have lost the option to reincarnate because of their unrelenting evil ways, life time after life time.  

Those that are demonic who have refused to reconcile repeatedly with their karma may no longer be redeemable. Hence, they are stuck in the lower realms without any possibility of coming out. Their cravings - for instance, 'sex, drugs and rock and roll' are exaggerated.

These spirits may come out of the lower realms and can possess a human body and be in a toxic sense 'incarnate' again. In this way they are able to experience sentient pleasures and escape from a ‘hell’ where their overwhelming desires are never fulfilled.
It is only a person that has a broken aura and a shattered ego - usually with 'soul loss' - that can be possessed. This is an unusual occurrence, but it does happen.

Exorcism is effective and the church does good work in this regard. Exorcists are reporting that they have never been busier than they are now - probably because of the current state of the planet. Others not of the Christian faith may have to seek out a powerful shaman trained in these methods. It is dangerous work and should never be done alone.