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What is Samhain?
Samhain, celebrated from October 31st to November 1st in the Northern Hemisphere and from April 30th to May 1st in the Southern Hemisphere, is a sacred time when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest. During this festival, the boundaries between realms dissolve, allowing the unseen to come forward. It’s a time to honor our ancestors and offer them hospitality as we transition into the darker half of the year. While it marks the end of the old year, Samhain also heralds the beginning of a new one, reminding us that death is always followed by rebirth, making this festival a powerful moment of transformation.
It is pronounced "Sow-en," which means "summer's end" and aligns with Halloween in the Northern Hemisphere. Samhain marks the time when the Earth enters a period of rest, the days shorten, and winter begins its slow arrival. During this time, the air becomes crisper, the nights grow longer, and the warmth of summer fades, symbolizing the end of one cycle and the start of another.
Samhain holds deep significance as it is a time to remember and honor those we have lost. The thinning of the veil allows for a stronger connection with ancestors, spirits, and otherworldly beings. While it’s a time to venerate these spirits and fair folk, who are particularly active during this liminal period, it’s also essential to protect oneself from any harmful entities that may cross through.
A key aspect of Samhain is honoring and respecting the dead. One simple yet meaningful tradition is to set an extra place at the table for any spirit or ancestor, offering them a meal. Many witches also visit cemeteries to pay respects, not only to their own ancestors but also to those forgotten by time, ensuring no spirit is left without recognition.
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Morrigan x Dagda and Samhain
According to legend, the Irish deities the Dagda and the Morrigan consummate their relationship today to ensure the fertility of land, people, and animals for the year to come. The Dagda, “the good god,” is the tribal father god; the Morrigan, “the phantom queen,” is often described as a “battle goddess,” although that only hints at her powers. She begins the Great Rite in the form of an old hag but is rejuvenated by the union, regaining her youth and beauty. On the eve of Samhain, the Dagda, god of strength and fertility, meets the Morrigan, goddess of war and fate, at the River Unius. As he prepares for battle against the Fomorians, ancient enemies of the Tuatha Dé Danann, he encounters the Morrigan bathing in the river. They make love, a symbolic act representing the union of the land (the Morrigan) with its protector (the Dagda). In return, the Morrigan promises to aid the Tuatha Dé Danann, using her powers of prophecy and battle to help them secure victory. Her role as a goddess of fate is essential, shaping the outcome of the war and the future of the land.
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Magic Correspondences:
Planets: Pluto, Saturn
Season: Autumn
Element: Water
Time of Day: Midnight
Tarot: The Death, The Devil, The Magician
Colors: Black, Orange, Gold, Silver, Red, Yellow, Purple
Herbs: Rosemary, Mugwort, Sage, Patchouli, Frankincense, Calendula, Garlic, Bay, Apple Leaf
Fruits: Pomegranate, Apple, Pear, Grapes, Hazelnuts
Vegetables: Pumpkin, Squash, Carrot, Potato, Turnip
Runes: Eihwaz, Jera, Othala
Crystals: Obsidian, Onyx, Carnelian, Cat’s Eye, Labradorite, Smokey Quartz, Black Tourmaline, Granite, Amber
Trees: Birch, Rowan, Hawthorn
Goddesses: Hecate, Banba, Cerridwen, Macha, Badb, Persephone, Cailleach Bheur, Kali, Bastet, Nephthys, Durga, Arianrhod, Baba Yaga
Gods: Hades, Loki, The Dagda, Cernunnos, Osiris, Anubis, Belenus, Arawn
Dragon: Grael
Flowers: Yarrow, Hawthorn, Marigold, Chrysanthemum, Blackthorn
Animals: Spider, Owl, Bat, Cat, Wolf, Dog, Rat, Snake, Raven, Cow
Magical powers: Transformation, Death, Life Cycles, Honoring the Dead, New Beginnings, Spirit Communication, Witchcraft, Faery Magick, Mirror Spells, Reincarnation, Astral Projection, Balance, Wisdom
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Activities to do:
👻 Honor your ancestors
👻 Connect with your loved ones that have passed away. Give them offerings, talk to them, and remember the happy moments
👻 Watch your favorite spooky movies
👻 Clean your altar (if you have one)
👻 Carve a pumpkin with symbols of what you want to attract (heart = love, water drops = healing)
👻 Talk with spirits through tarot cards, runes, or a pendulum
👻 Connect with your magick and your craft
👻 Honor and connect with your deities, leave them some offerings as it's an important celebration for everyone
👻 Light candles around your house
👻 Write wishes and place them on your jack-o'-lanterns
👻 Eat Samhain food or any food that makes you feel close to this sabbat
👻 Do guided meditations
👻 Make a special recipe and add some intentions
👻 Do some spells! October, especially Samhain, is the most magickal time!
👻 Leave some milk outside for Cat Síth!
👻 Honor the dead and respect life :D
👻 Write your wishes on bay leaves and burn them
👻 Honor the forgotten dead, those who don't have anyone to remember them, and light a candle for them
👻 Cleanse yourself and your house
👻 If you feel comfortable, visit a cemetery
👻 Eat lots of candy
👻 Light a Bonfire
👻 Eat apples (you can also use them as offerings)
👻 Take a walk in nature and appreciate the beauty of autumn
👻 Wear colors associated with Samhain, especially black
👻 Do candle magick
👻 Collect autumn leaves and place them in your house
👻 Use pumpkin seeds for spells—they're great for prosperity, abundance, or even love
👻 Put up photos of your loved ones who have passed, leave them food, and light candles
👻 Place figurines around your home with cats, crows, pumpkins or other Samhain symbols
👻 Throw a Samhain/Halloween feast with the people you love
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Food and drinks:
Meat – pork, especially (it’s completely okay if you don’t want to consume it), pumpkin – anything with pumpkin like pumpkin pie, seeds, bread, soup, corn – sweetcorn, popcorn, cornbread, apples – apple cake, apple pie, apple juice, apple cider, spiced wine, cider, mulled wine, honey, potatoes, roasted vegetables, stew, biscuits, salads made with veggies from your garden, recipes loved by your ancestors, pomegranates, squash
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useful sources: Wicca: A Modern Guide To Witchcraft & Magick; Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A-Z for the Entire Magical World by Judika Illes
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"Jack and the Devil Herself" Happy Halloween and Blessed Samhain! This art is based on the Irish legend of Stingy Jack. Or as he's better known, Jack o' Lantern.
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#traditional irish samhain lanterns were carved out of turnips#irish immigrants in america started using pumpkins instead because they were easier to get (and waaay easier to carve)#thus we got the traditional halloween pumpkin#happy halloween#halloween#spooky season#personal#irish things#samhain
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Astrology Observations #️⃣7️⃣ 🎰✨
🎃Happy Halloween/Samhain everyone👻🕸️✨
🔪Scorpio Mars women in the 8th house, are your menstrual cycles absolute hell? I salute you. Lol
🔪Leo sun people in the 12th house shine without even intending to. This placement is similar to Leo moons in that yall shine from the inside out with your sun being in a hidden mystical house like the 12th. So beautiful!
🔪If you have Virgo ruling your second house you could be someone who heavily invests in health and wellness products! Since the 2nd house is income and values this could also be a source of income for you as someone working in these areas too. You take your health very seriously and longevity is everything to you.
🔪Also, I have a friend with Taurus Sun in the second house, and she’s the epitome of the Taurus foodie stereotype. Lol 🌮 more so than any other Taurus I’ve known. Taurus is at home in the second, so it makes sense.
🔪Neptune in the 8th house 🫱🏻🫲🏾 attracting paranormal experiences without even trying to. You are like a beacon for the spiritual realm with your natural ability to pierce the veil. Y’all need to practice aura cleansing and spiritual hygiene on a routine basis to prevent darker energies from clinging to you!
🔪Sagittarius moons need the freedom to process their emotions through means of exploring external stimuli.
🔪Having your Jupiter in Virgo could indicate success in larger organizations that’s related to Virgo themes like analytical research, medicine, or wellness/nutrition. Theres an ease of accumulating mentorship and knowledge in these areas.
🔪Pluto in the 10th could indicate that you may exude a powerful public image and exert control over others and their perception of you. You don’t like appearing vulnerable or exploiting weaknesses for others to use against you. Perhaps this has been done to you at some point in life.
🔪Having Uranus aspect your ascendant could indicate that your appearance undergo sudden unexpected changes often. You may love experimenting with looks that may stand out or “shock” others. There may be a love of tattoos or piercings too.
🔪Having Capricorn rule your 6th house could indicate restriction in health and potential health issues. It is important to care for your health as you age!
🔪Having Venus conjunct or trine your north node could point to learning through relationships being an important theme in this lifetime. You may grow and learn more about yourself through these relationships.
🔪Having Mercury in the 3rd house could indicate analysis paralysis with too much flow of information. Could also indicate being a “know it all”. Lol you could communicate best via writing and also have impeccable handwriting!
🔪North node in the 7th house could emphasize learning the art of compromise in your relationships in this lifetime. Instead of putting your needs first and foremost, (south node 1st house) it’s important to consider balancing your needs with the needs of others in order to flourish.
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samhain 🧡 a banshee & a dullahan
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That time Major Kira found baby Spock.
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You find a haunted squash staring at you! Harvest it? (y/n)
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Blessed Samhian to you!
I invite you to enjoy this blessed day at the end of the harvest. To feast with family and friends. Celebrate what this beautiful earth has provided. To live and laugh through song and dance.
Tonight we honor our ancestors. Spirits of our fathers and mothers, I call to you, and welcome you to join us for this night. You watch over us always, protecting and guiding us, and tonight I thank you.
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🎶Happy Tumblr Christmas! Spooky season!🎵
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#hallowickit#fall#halloween#autumn#happy halloweeeeeeen#happy halloween#pumpkins#leafs#happy samhain#all hail samhain#kitchen decor#black cat#webs#jack o lantern#halloweentown
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qsmp girlfriends real not fake
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Witches for Halloween!
Now is time were it was believed that the living and the other world were more closely connected than any other time of the year. With all sorts of spirits coming to visit us staying over dark & quiet winter months
Soon the what here in Germany is call "Rauhnächte" (the twelve nights between Christmas and Epiphany) will approach were Perchta and her wild hunt is said to chase around the lands.
But in some tales it is also told that theses sorcerers and spirits are not only here to haunt us but that they also safekeeping the light of our sun, for than to return it in spring.
Tapestries are still available until Nov. 15th
These two pieces have a lot meaning to me personally and I would love to see either of the ladies finding their place in more homes :)
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“The Snow Queen's Bride” by Seraphine Saintclair
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