Samhain Ritual

Tonight as the barrier between the two realms grows thin, Spirits walk amongst us, once again. They be family, friends and foes, Pets and wildlife, fishes and crows. But be we still mindful of the Wee Folke at play, Elves, fey, brownies, and sidhe. Some to trick, some to treat, Some to purposely misguide our … Continue reading Samhain Ritual

Samhain/Halloween

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 … Continue reading Samhain/Halloween

Celebrate Fall With a Cozy, Cabin-Inspired Tabletop

Looking for an easy cozy tablescape for Samhain or any fall celebration this one works well.

Samhain’s Perfect Gift.

~♥~ As the trees release their canopy letting go to float The leaves like fallen time drift from hollowed Oak Decay is part of Nature she never yet stands still As birds and beasts hunker down to face the winter’s chill ~♥~ Samhain’s perfect gift is a time to release the old Let go of […] … Continue reading Samhain’s Perfect Gift.

Hekate and Samhain

As previously posted, Samhain is an important holy day in modern Druidry, Wicca, and some other witchcraft traditions. While a Gaelic festival, some modern witches have incorporated the meaning of this night with the worship of the Goddess Hekate. I say “worship” rather than “work with.” I hate the latter phrasing, making it seem as […] … Continue reading Hekate and Samhain