Ancestral Healing, Connection & Magick

A place for queer, post-religious, & witchy-curious seekers

Hey, I’m Joseph. A magickal, gay,
ex-Mormon genealogist.

I help people discover their inner magick by reconnecting with their ancestors and reclaiming earth-based spiritual practices.

Joseph B. Shumway
Ancestral Healing Guide & Accredited Genealogist®

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About Me

I’m passionate about helping people heal; especially queer, post-religious folx who are done with spiritual harm and ready for a path that’s more nourishing and authentic.

I grew up gay in a strict Mormon world, so I know what religious trauma can do to the nervous system, the heart, and the sense of belonging. Ancestral healing helped me survive my faith crisis and come back to myself.

Now I weave my experience as a genealogist with Ancestral Lineage Healing and the magickal arts to help you reclaim an earth-honoring, animist spirituality that feels grounded, consent-based, and genuinely supported while being guided by your Ancestors.

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My Offerings

Ancestral
Healing

Learn more about my Ancestral Healing work and how to reconnect with your wise, loving Ancestors!

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Genealogical Research

Learn more about my genealogical research offerings and how we uncover ancestral stories together!

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Testimonials

Genealogy and Ancestral Connection

Joseph is a professional, insightful guide for both complex genealogy and living ancestral connection. Working together helped me build ongoing communication with my healthy ancestors, and it has genuinely changed my life. I wholeheartedly recommend an introductory session.

Clare
California, USA
Queer Client Finds Safety

As a queer client, I felt genuinely supported and comfortable in Joseph’s sessions, even with sensitive topics. He paired ancestral healing with genealogy in a clear way, answered beginner questions with care, and helped me build a practice I want to continue.

R.A.
Michigan, USA
Reclaiming Heritage Through Ancestors

Working with Joseph was transformative. He guided me into deep connection with my ancestral lineage through meditation, visualization, and practical rituals I can use daily. I felt safe, supported, and profoundly changed by the insight, healing, and sense of purpose that emerged. I highly recommend working with him.

Miles
Arizona, USA
Grounded, Safe, Transformative

Joseph holds a grounded, loving container while keeping the big picture in view. I felt safe, seen, and gently challenged to grow. His work with land and ancestors feels deeply authentic, and his sessions and notes are clear, organized, and supportive.

Danielle
Utah, USA

Free Ancestral Healing Sessions Offer

For people who belong to impacted communities and activists working to support them.

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Joseph Shumway standing among aspen trees, wearing natural earth-toned clothing, conveying grounded presence and spiritual connection.