deerhoofandrabbitsfoot: Traditional Halloween Foods Some foods that have been passed down from generation to generation that are associated with All Hallows. Most are snacks. Some could be the basis for a solid meal. – Soul Cakes – Bonfire Toffee – Barmbrack – Colcannon – Cabbage Soup – Popcorn Balls – Pumpkin Seeds – Apple PieContinue reading
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stormbornwitch: Samhain Ritual Part 1 – Calling the Ancestors The sigil above represents a cemetery and was created by @qedavathegrey . You can see their post about the sigil and it’s ideal uses here. To complete the first part of this ritual you will need: a cauldron or cast-iron cooking pot graveyard dirt (from the cemeteryContinue reading
Celebrate Samhain
recreationalwitchcraft: Samhain is a sabbat marking the end of the harvest, and for celebrating all the great things about the fall season. Outside: Light a bonfire at night with friends Carve or decorate a pumpkin (maybe with astrology!) Visit a cemetery and leave an offering for the dead Harvest the last of your herbs beforeContinue reading “Celebrate Samhain”
Ancestors Master Post : The Mighty Dead & Beloved Dead
starlitcrow: starlitcrow: This is a collection of articles and information pertaining to Ancestral work with both The Beloved Dead (ancestors of blood, family, familiar ancestors) & The Mighty Dead (ancestors of spirit, witchcraft). The practices that surround working with the dead, benevolent necromancy, ancestral worship, and altars, and offerings. Who’s Who : Ancestors (Greenstag) Ancestral Practice,Continue reading “Ancestors Master Post : The Mighty Dead & Beloved Dead”
Ancestors: What Types there are and How to work with them
mysticechoes: Introduction: What is Ancestral Veneration Ancestral Veneration is one of the most ancient religious and spiritual practices. The respect and belief in an afterlife as well as honoring ancestors can be traced back to paleolithic mankind. It is believed that honoring our ancestors was the first religious and spiritual form of ritual work.Continue reading “Ancestors:
What Types there are and How to work with them”
witchy-woman: It’s almost here! Samhain is next week, can you believe it? Time is flying on my end. I’ve been meaning to post this for over a week now, but am just now finding the time! Samhain is seen by some as the end of the “witch’s year” and bring this year to an end meansContinue reading
Let’s learn about Samhain (October 31 – November 2)
urban-bitchcraft: Samhain (pronounced sah-win) is a Gaelic harvest festival celebrating the beginning of the darker part of the year. Samhain is one of the most important Pagan holidays. Other names for Samhain include: All Hallow’s Eve Day of the Dead (Nov 1-2 Mexican holiday) Feast of the Dead The Witch’s New Year The Meaning of Samhain:Continue reading “Let’s learn about Samhain (October 31 – November 2)”
la-petitefille: 🍂🎃 Samhain Altar Tips 🎃🍂 It’s the most wonderful time of the year! For many Witches, that is… Samhain is the holiday which follows Mabon (another wonderfully welcoming Autumn Sabbat)! It is during this time in which the veil is thinnest, sparking an aura of mystery in the air. The atmosphere is filled withContinue reading
🎃 Samhain 🎃
sleepydryad: On Samhain, also known as Halloween, the veil between worlds is at its thinnest. This allows for easier communication with spirits and improved divination. Samhain also celebrates the last harvest of the year and the beginning of the “darker half” of the calendar. Some people call it the witch’s new year. Activities: Eat an appleContinue reading “🎃 Samhain 🎃”
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