Samhain (also known as Halloween) is the most sacred time of year for witches. This time of year represents the thinnest part of the otherworldly veil between the living and the dead. It is a time for honoring ancestors and for grounding. Originally this Gaelic festival was used as a harvest time to mark the passage into the darkest part of the year and would also mark the new year.
What many do not know is that our modern Halloween is combination of Samhain and All Soul's Day. Currently Halloween has many traditions that came from the original festival of Samhain such as: Jack O'Lanterns: Pumpkins with carvings held candles that would ward off evil spirits that did not belong on this plane. Trick or Treating: This costume was used to mask mortals from spirits and also neighbors would go around each others homes for a contribution for their harvest feast. Divination/Mediumship: The act of connecting with the other side is nothing new, but this time of year the veil is so thin that this practice is dominant. Whether you believe in celebrating Halloween or not, take a moment to ground yourself during this time by meditating or taking walks out in nature. You'll be surprised to find what a beautiful time of year this is to let things go. ***It's important to note the only thing killed during this time were animals for harvest to endure the harsh winters. Children were not sacrificed to the devil or any other atrocities that are associated with demon raising and worship.
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