(Some) Ways to Celebrate Samhain đđđŠđ«
Whether youâre still in the broom closet or known to your craft, I thought Iâd list some small and big activities that I plan on partaking in to celebrate Samhain! Hope you all enjoy đ€
To honor loved ones/those who have passed:
đLeave photos of your ancestors at your altar! I think this is a beautiful way to honor them throughout the holiday.
đVisit the cemetery youâre loved ones reside at. Do it not only to see your own family/friends, but to pay respect to all the others who donât have anyone to remember them.
đLeave single candles on your windowsills to let your ancestors know theyâre welcome to visit you!
đPrepare a feast and set a place at your table for loved ones that are no longer with us! Share stories of them, listen to their favorites songs, honor them in any way you see fit.
đThe veil is at its thinnest on Samhain. Just like old traditions, carve a jack-o-lantern and leave it at your door step to ward of negative spirits. Carve a sigil in the back for added protection!
đLeave food/offerings outside for those who have passed and will be walking around tonight. Burying apples is another way to give!
đTake nature walk! Its the time where winter will soon set in, take this opportunity to enjoy what little bit of the harvest season is left.
đLike listed above, carve a sigil into a jack-o-lantern. Not only to protect your home, but the possible trick or treaters that may be wandering this night! Everyone can use a bit more protection.
đDecorate your home! Simple things like autumnal colors, gourds, skulls, candles etc are not only traditional to Halloween and wonât be questioned, but are also great ways to welcome Samhain.
đSELF!! LOVE!! SHIT!! As the wheel of the year comes to an end, its time for new beginnings. Make Samhain a day of reflecting on your past year and focus on how you plan to grow, renew and progress.
đGoing with that, create face masks, teas/potions, sigils, spells, etc that are tailored to YOU and what you need a bit more of this year! For example, Iâm lookin to go on a journey for a bit more self love and plan on working with some rose quartz, lavender and rose petals. There are countless posts with items and their correspondents, look around and find something that speaks to you!
đD I V I N A T I O N. This is the absolute best time of the year to work with any form of divination, tarot cards, a pendulum, tasseography, palmistry. Iâve heard scrying its particularly fabulous this time of year as well.
đGet 2 jars, bowls, etc. In one, write down things on small pieces of paper that you want to leave behind, and in the other write things down that you want more of in your life. Take one of the negatives ones at a time and SAFELY burn (or bury) them, vision them disappearing before your eyes. Read the positives ones out loud and vision them coming to you and becoming a part of you this upcoming year. Leave them at your altar for as long as you see fit.
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