Samhain — Ravenhawk’s| Magickal Products| Candles| Cloaks| Ritual Boxes|

Samhain is pronounced sowen, soween, saw-win, saw-vane, or sahven, but not sam-hayne. Other names for Samhain include Samhuin, Samain, Saman, Oidhche Shamhna, Hallowe’en, Halloween, Hallows, Hallowtide, Shadow Fest, Allantide, Third Harvest, Harvest Home, Geimredh, Day of the Dead (Feile na Marbh), Feast of the Dead, Spirit Night, Candle Night, November Eve, Nutcrack Night, Ancestor……Samhain — Ravenhawk's| … Continue reading Samhain — Ravenhawk’s| Magickal Products| Candles| Cloaks| Ritual Boxes|

Samhain~Halloween Customs and Practices

Samhain~Halloween Customs and Practices II This was when cattle and sheep were brought in from summer pasture, all but breeding stock being killed for winter food and making fewer mouths to feed. The last fruit was picked, except that which would be left for the Sidhe, grain was gathered and processed for fodder, flour, and … Continue reading Samhain~Halloween Customs and Practices

Samhain~Halloween Customs and Practices

Samhain~Halloween Customs and Practices Part I This major festival has several aspects. It is considered the third (meat) harvest, New Year's Eve, the Day of the Dead (the dead are honored as they were by the ancient Celts & Egyptians and even now in Mexico), and a night that the veil between the physical and … Continue reading Samhain~Halloween Customs and Practices

Mabon Blessings

Personal Message of Thanks for My Mabon Blessings Fall is approaching with all of its bright colors and enticing smells. I am looking forward to fall just as I looked forward to its counterpart spring. Spring is a reminder of new beginnings, birth, and awakening. Fall is a reminder of harvesting what we have sown, … Continue reading Mabon Blessings

Mabon Blessing 2021

"Leaves fall, the days grow cold. The Goddess pulls her mantle of Earth around Her as You, O Great Sun God, sail toward the West to the land of eternal enchantment, wrapped in the coolness of night. Fruits ripen, seeds drip, the hours of day and night are balanced." - Mabon Sabbat and Lore