In this Samhain art and altar post, I show my altar for 2021 and list what I have used for inspiration. I also have some altar art for Samhain that is free for you to download and print to use at home for your altar too should you so wish. Please note that there may be affiliate links in this post. For more information, please click here. My Samhain altar 2021 Samhain altar contents 2 Black taper candles in an old glass candle jar and a glass candle holder A green taper candle in an old glass candle jar A purple spell candle in a pentagram holder A white tealight…
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Samhain magick
In this post, we have searched the web for the best Samhain magick spells and rituals so that you can pick what best suits you this Samhain. Table of Contents Samhain magick Ancestor summoning spell. The witch of Lupine Hollow has a really easy ancestor summoning spell for Samhain. You just need a black candle and then salt, pictures of ancestors that you would like to connect with, tarot cards, and yew branches are optional extras. To get rid of unwanted habits Tina over at Magickal spot has some Samhain spells and rituals and one of them is all about getting rid of unwanted habits. You only need a cauldron…
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Samhain activities
This post gives you 14 different Samhain activities so you can plan your perfect celebration. Please note that the post may contain affiliate links. For more information about what this means, please click here. 14 Samhain activities Bake with pumpkins So it is pumpkin season after all! Why not do some seasonal cooking. You could make some pumpkin soup or a pumpkin pie. Last year I made my first pumpkin pie and it was a lot of fun and tasty too! I used fresh pumpkin but you can even get it in a tin to save time. Make soul cakes Have you heard of soul cakes? These are what were…
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Samhain correspondence
In this post, we are looking at Correspondence for Samhain. Samhain is one of the eight Pagan celebrations on the wheel of the year. This post covers corresponding colours, crystals, herbs, food, animals and spell work. Please note that this post may contain affiliate links. For more information about what this means, please click here. Samhain correspondence Colours Black is a colour of protection and safety. It is good for banishing spells, removing hexes or cruses and unblocking emotions. Orange is a combination of red and yellow. The yellow brings warmth and mental clarity, while the red brings intensity and power. Therefore, orange is very much linked to justice, ambition,…
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What does Samhain mean for witches?
This post looks at the Pagan holiday Samhain. Exploring where the holiday originated, the links to modern Halloween, and what Samhain means for witches today. It finishes with a look at the symbols of Samhain. What is Samhain? Samhain is an ancient festival that was originally celebrated by the Celts. Samhain is believed by some to be a Gaelic word that translates to ‘summer’s end’. It is one of the eight sabbaths that make up the wheel of the year which is a Pagan calendar of celebrations. It normally falls between October 30th to November 1st each year. Samhain is the final harvest festival of the three that occur every…
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Mabon activities
Mabon is the next turn of the wheel, so this post looks at 15 Mabon activities to help you plan your best sabbath yet! Please note that this post may contain affiliate links. For more information about what this means, please click here. 15 Mabon Activities Guided meditation Guided meditations are a great way to start meditating as they give you something to focus on rather than struggling in silence. There are so many different themed meditations available on platforms such as YouTube. For Mabon, I really liked the meditation from Correspondence Meditations. It is really descriptive so great for helping you to visualise. Mabon Tarot spread Tarot spreads are…
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Mabon correspondence
In this post, we explore Mabon correspondence so you have all of the information for your celebrations and spell work. Please note that this post may contain affiliate links. For more information about what this means, please click here. Colours Browns – Brown represents grounding, balance, the home, animals, and stability. Oranges – Orange is a combination of red and yellow. The yellow brings warmth and mental clarity, while the red brings intensity and power. Therefore, orange is very much linked to justice, ambition, and creativity Greens – Green represents nature, fertility, prosperity, health, wealth, and abundance. Reds – Red represents strength, courage, and passion. It is linked with the…
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What is Mabon?
Mabon is one of the eight sabbaths in the Pagan wheel of the year. In this post, we explore what Mabon is all about and how it relates to us in today’s world. Please note that this post may contain affiliate links. For more information about what this means, please click here. Mabon (pronounced May-bun) is the second of three harvest celebrations from the wheel of the year. It normally occurs around September 21st to 24th each year. Mabon history Mabon is perhaps the newest of the sabbaths on the wheel of the year. There is not very much evidence of it being celebrated before the wheel of the year…
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Lughnasadh activities
In this post, we look at Lughnasadh activities to inspire you for your holiday planning. Lughnasadh is a Pagan holiday and part of the wheel of the year. Please note that this post may contain affiliate links. For more information about what this means, please click here. Lughnasadh activities Guided meditation Guided meditations are great for those of us who can not sit in complete silence and silence our minds! There are so many fantastic meditations available, you are sure to find one that you like. I really like this incredibly relaxing meditation from Blossom Fae. Make a corn doll Corn dolls are traditional decorations made from corn or wheat…
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Lughnasadh correspondence
In this comprehensive Lughnasadh correspondence guide colours, crystals, herbs, incense, animals, food and spell work are discussed. Please note that this post contains affiliate links. For more information about what this means, please click here. Lughnasadh correspondence Colours Greens – Green represents nature, fertility, prosperity, health, wealth, and abundance. Oranges – Orange is a combination of red and yellow. The yellow brings warmth and mental clarity, while the red brings intensity and power. Therefore, orange is very much linked to justice, ambition, and creativity. Reds – Red represents strength, courage, and passion. It is linked with the fire element and can be used to intensify or speed up a spell. …
