Peryton

Peryton: Mythological Beast of Samhain   One of the mythological creatures of Samhain is the Peryton, a ferocious creature combining the head of stag with the enormous wings and plumage of a bird. With the passage of eons, stories become legend which fade into myth; thus it is for the Peryton. Said to be an … Continue reading Peryton

Hold a Dumb Supper for Samhain

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Correspondence of Samhain~Halloween

The Plants and Herbs of Samhain~Halloween: Apple, Cedar, Cherry, Elder, Eucalyptus, Holly, Horse Chestnut, Lime, Orange, Palm-Date, Oak, Peach, Pear, Pine, Plum, Quince, Rowan, Sandalwood, Willow, Witch Hazel, African Violet, Agaric, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cinnamon, Coconut, Cuckoo-Flower, Cyclamen, Deerstongue, Devil's Bit, Elderflower, Garlic, Ginger, Grape, Hemp, Huckleberry, Kalbs Cross, Lavender, Liquorice, Mandrake, Mint, Myrrh, Nettle, Nightshade, … Continue reading Correspondence of Samhain~Halloween

Scrying

Scrying for Beginners   It is said that Samhain is one of the best times to do divination so this Samhain try your talent for scrying. It is best done at night.You can use your cauldron for this. a black cauldron or black bowl works best for this. Fill the cauldron about two thirds full … Continue reading Scrying

10 Ways to Celebrate Samhain

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10 ways to celebrate samhain

Make your own candies!  Making chocolate is a challenging cooking project, so if you’re doing this with kids, I recommend it for those 12 or older.  But it can be fun, and not only does homemade chocolate taste amazing, the pure ingredients are healthier than the junk found in store bought candy.

Try your hand at divination.   The “veil between worlds” is at its thinnest this time of year, making it prime time for trying scrying, tarot cards or other divination systems.  Try something new and see what happens!

Visit a haunted house.  I don’t mean the fun kind at the pumpkin patch, but a local area that has a reputation for paranormal activity.  These areas tend to have high traffic around Samhain, so consider going with a group or even contact a local paranormal investigation team to see if you can tag along.

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