Beautiful rituals for the Pagan New Year…
In late October and early November, witches, Wiccan and Pagans around the world celebrate Samhain for the third and final time harvest and the coming of winter.
Samhain is usually celebrated from sunset on October 31st to sunset on November 1st, about halfway through Scorpio season.
Some people believe it is the end of the new year and the harvest season.
So, what rituals can you take part in?
5 ideas to get you in tune with the seasons
1. Transformation! Dress up in disguise…
This is the festival where the “veil between worlds” is thinnest, the difference between life and death reduce.
Restless trickster souls can more easily engage with the world, and many of the traditions we associate with Halloween, such as dressing up and carving jack-o’-lanterns, evolved to address this problem.
2. Remember the deceased and worship ancestors…
Since Samhain is a time when the souls of the dead cross over and the veil between worlds is thin, many people choose to use this time to communicate or commemorate the dead.
Because the veil is so thin, this is an excellent time to honor ancestors and honor those who have passed away.
Take out their lipstick, perfume, etc. memorable…
Open a west-facing door or window and place a candle in the opening so that spirits departing for the afterlife can find their way to you.
Create an altar with an offering bowl (add food, wine or incense, or even money).
For a more sophisticated display, lay out a white cloth somewhere where it won’t be disturbed and decorate it with photos or items that belong to the person in your memory.
Use this area for divination, prayer and meditation, and to communicate with deceased loved ones.
3. Candlelight is beautiful…and candle magic!
Candles produce the most beautiful light, so white or black candles are appropriate at this time.
Rituals surrounding Samhain also include bonfires, dancing, feasting and revelry.
Any dinner you host will be made even better with this gentle touch!
4. Take advantage of nature’s spoils…
Samhain Representative this ending harvestedthe agricultural cycle ends and winter begins.
The midway point between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice is a time to give thanks for all that has been foraged or foraged, especially the last round of root vegetables: pumpkins, radishes, apples and gourds.
Carve them into grimaces and apple bobs!
Recipes can include the hearty goodness of late fall, or they can include your beauty!
pass apivita.comRevitalizing mask…
Pomegranates are the fruit of hell and death. Use them in your masks and products…
Show off the beautiful sign of Scorpio using berry and black colors!
5. Clean, clear and free!
Since Samhain is a holiday that celebrates the end of chapters, clean up and get rid of everything from the past – a good cleansing!
Using a witch’s broom, focus on corners where energy is stagnant, as well as your beauty bag or bathroom.
What is your favorite ritual to perform on Halloween? let me know via Instagram!
