Many heartfelt Samhain blessings for those observing it today. May today offer you an insightful glimpse beyond the veil and confirmation that the spirits of your ancestors are ever-present.
Samhain marks the end of the harvest season and is known by many as “The Witches’ New Year.” At Samhain we honor the dead as we observe nature transition into the colder and darker seasons. There are many modern-day witches and Pagans who believe that the boundary between our world and the Otherworld of the spirit and the Fae, sometimes referred to as “The Veil,” is thin or even penetrable at this time. Because of this, the world of spirit feels closer, more distinct, and offers up mystical messages and supernatural moments.
After the fun and excitement of October and Halloween, I like to pass into November gently. Today I will be breaking bread with my Druid grove to honor the dead, the passage of seasons, and the end of harvest. The Cailleach gains strength and carries with her the cold forces of winter, her cape drawing darkness and frost over the land.
If you are anything like me, you are looking forward to this upcoming weekend as a time to rest, recuperate, and reflect. With this in mind I am sharing with you a few questions you can ponder, discuss or write about in celebration of Samhain. If you feel so inspired, please share your responses to the questions. As we pass into the dark side of the calendar my wish is that you are able to remain healthy, strong, and comfortable.
Share a fond memory about someone from your life who has passed away. What wisdom did they impart on you that supports you in your life today?
If you could speak to your ancient ancestors, what would you ask them?
Have you ever seen a ghost? What was the experience like?
Do you feel like you have had any supernatural or Otherworldly encounters recently? What happened?
What does “the Veil” mean to you? If you believe there is a Veil, how does it feel to you at this time of year?
Imagine you are at a séance. If you could ask any spirit to come forward and speak, who would it be? What would you ask him/her/them?
How did you celebrate Halloween as a child? Were there Halloween traditions that were as special to you then as they are now?
What makes you feel like a witch? When did you know you were a witch? Are there any practices, rituals, or magical workings that you would like to incorporate into your spiritual practices?
What do you wish to banish from your life? How would your life improve as a result of the banishment?
What is your favorite form of divination? Is there a form of divination you would like to learn more about, and why?
Have you gotten a psychic reading recently, or plan to read divination for yourself? What was the message?
Have you gotten any premonitions? What were they?
What are your plans for November? Do you have anything you wish to accomplish?
What does the energy feel like moving into November and the dark side of the year? Do you have any magical intentions you wish to set moving into the dark side of the year?