The Wiccan feast of Samhain, also known as the Witches’ New Year’s Eve, takes place on October 31st is. Lord Samhain, the Celtic prince of darkness, ushers in the start of the new year. Samhain (pronounced sow-in) means “end of summer” in Gaelic. Wiccans believe that, on this day, the boundaries between the spirit world and the physical world are at their thinnest, which allows contact with the departed. Many cultures celebrate this day as Halloween. Samhain is a traditional time for remembrance and release. We also plan for a more prosperous future by releasing any negative energy that prevents us from finding happiness and prosperity.
Samhain Correspondences
Colours & Candles: black, orange, copper
Flowers: mums, calendula, cosmos, sage, mugwort
Incense: Cedar
Stones: Smoky quartz, opal, black obsidian
Samhain Menu
Apple & Pecan Salad
Beef & Beer Stew
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
If you already have your own spell, you can find easy, delicious recipes for Samhain and all other Wiccan festivals and Full Moons in my Witches’ Cook Book.
Samhain Ceremony for Remembrance and Release October 31st 2022
If you need a spell or ritual to celebrate this important date on the Wheel of the Year, my eBook Simple Wiccan Magick Spells & Ritual Ceremony has one that will help set you on the path to a wonderful new year. During this ceremony, you will recall memories of your past. You will summon long-gone friends and ancestors and ask them what wisdom or advice they can offer for your future. You will remember the highs and lows of the past year, compliment yourself on your successes and forgive your failures.
Then, you will envision the new year of your dreams, filled with love, prosperity and good health. Finally, you will create a personal talisman to help remind you of your plans for the future.
You will need: one orange candle, one black candle, lavender oil, cedar incense, one small, flat stone, a black-ink pen and your Book of Shadows, and a quiet, comfortable place where you will not be disturbed. If the weather permits, you can even sit outside.
Blessed be and Happy Samhain!
Holly
Simple Wiccan Magick™
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