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For many in the magickal community, the celebration of Samhain (or Halloween) is a true highlight of the year. When it’s over, instead of just packing up the Halloween decorations without a second thought, we like to turn this bittersweet time of year into a magickal event. Before putting away the various Halloween items you decorate with, sprinkle them with salt (or salted water) to cleanse them of any residual energy. As you pack them away, hold them in your hands and appreciate the ...
October, how we love you! Blessed be the season of the Witch. As you likely know, Samhain is a time of honoring the ancestors, of banishing, releasing, divining, and communicating with the Otherworld. As we begin to decorate our homes for Halloween, we also begin to set the altar. Common autumnal altar decor includes gourds, fallen leaves, pomegranates, veils, bones, and photos of our dearly departed. Whether ancestral by blood or spirit, the deceased are with us always. This is the best time ...
To bless your home throughout the tide of autumn, consider burning some sticks of your favorite all-natural incense. For this working, it’s best to burn quite a lot all at once; the more smoke the better—just be sure to be mindful of your fire alarms! Light a few orange or black candles in holders to celebrate the season. As you burn your chosen sacred smoke, walk throughout your home and open every cupboard and closet. Waft the smoke in every space, and while doing so, ...
Many Witches associate Samhain/Halloween with ancestors and lost loved ones, but such rites can be practiced at any time of year. Most years on September 11, I think a great deal about my family and those I’ve lost over the years. Reaching out to loved ones who have moved beyond the veil is not complicated and can be done whenever you need their guidance or presence. Place a picture of your deceased loved one on your altar (or write their name on a piece of paper), and place something ...
