Samhain Sabbat

The celebration of Samhain, could be likened to the Witches’ Christmas!

In modern society, we recognise October 31st as being Halloween, a time for dressing up in the scariest, spookiest costumes to go trick or treating around the local neighbourhood.

But what is Samain?

Samhain means β€˜end of Summer’. It is the third and final harvest, and the beginning of the Winter half of the year on this Sabbat. The Sun, God and Earth all fall into slumber as the nights lengthen and Winter begins.

During this period, we recognise the veil between realms are substantially thinner. The laws of time and space are temporarily suspended, as we are able to communicate with ancestors and departed loved ones much easier during this time. Boundaries are dissolved and all is laid bare.

As a traditional Celtic festival, it was also known as β€˜the Feast of the Dead’ and was celebrated by leaving offerings on altars and doorsteps for the β€˜wandering dead’. Single candles were lit and placed on windowsills to help guide the spirits of passed over loved ones. Extra chairs were placed around the dining table, apples were buried along roadsides and turnips and pumpkins were hollowed out and carved to signify protective spirits.

Themes for Samhain:

  • A cauldron
  • Black/white candle
  • Vegetables & breads (the third harvest)
  • Nuts & Berries
  • Pictures of passed over loved ones
  • Incense
  • Take a walk in nature
  • Carve pumpkins
  • Make soup using seasonal vegetables

Samhain Ritual

Why not choose to perform a ritual to signify the beginning and ending of the cycles.

  • Light a candle
  • Ground your energy by visualising your feet connected to the centre of the Earth, like roots of a tree
  • Call upon Archangel Michael to protect your energy, your family, pet & home whilst connecting to Spirit
  • Close your eyes and call upon ancestors and passed over loved ones. Set the intention that only those of pure love & light are welcome
  • Ask for any messages of guidance or just to simply sit with you as you honour their soul’s passing

Why not pick some tarot/oracle cards too? Here a guide you can use below.

Crystals for Samhain

Sunstone

with reduced daylight, keep Sunstone close to strengthen your connection to the Sun and raise your vibrations.

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A selection of our crystal minis collection.

Amethyst

enhances your intuition and aids mental clarity to intensify your connection to Spirit.

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Obsidian

to offer protection when connecting to spirit, with the intention that we only work with light beings

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Rose Quartz

for giving thanks and gratitude to both the Earth for its blessings, and as a symbol of unconditional love to passed over loved ones.

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