The last harvest has passed. Mother Earth is retreating into herself in preparation for a long Winter ahead. And even though Samhain the sabbat is over, the season of Samhain continues and the ancestors continue to walk among us. In the United States, many of us are celebrating Thanksgiving and ...
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There’s something about the Autumn season that makes everyone feel cozy and magical…including the wildlife! In this fluffy post, we meet magical, furry and scaly animals linked to Autumn, as well as Halloween animals that can be beautiful, cute, and yet terrifying all in the same ...
Full Hunters Moon in October: Its Meaning and Powerful Rituals
The last harvest is here. The portal to Samhain is open. And the Full Hunters Moon is staring down at us from its mystical, starry abode. The energy during this time is palpable and hard to contain. But for pagans, witches, and spiritual folk, it’s also a powerful night to perform rituals ...
To our ancient Norse ancestors, the time between Autumn and Winter was hallowed. It was sacred. A liminal time when the ancestors stirred and therefore were to be appeased if we wished for fortune and protection. When you walk the path of our Norse and Scandinavian ancestors, you might hear the ...
Mabon Crystals and Herbs: 20 for Your Autumn Equinox Rituals
Mabon. Also known as the Autumn Equinox and Witches’ Thanksgiving. It’s a powerful, liminal time that brings in the Autumn season, as well as balance in many aspects of our lives. Many spiritual and magical practitioners enjoy celebrating this sabbat by performing ritual, making ...
Autumn Gods & Goddesses: 14 Deities of the Harvest and Afterlife
Autumn is a transitional period bridging the seasonal gap between Summer and Winter. Because it’s an in-between time, this means it’s also a time for gods and goddesses of a liminal nature. I don’t know about you but Autumn is a sacred time for me for many reasons, but mainly ...
20 Samhain Herbs & Crystals for Your Autumn Spells & Rituals
The black cat scratches. The bat flies overhead. Witches twist and turn, excited in their beds. Samhain, Halloween, All Hallows Eve is nearly here. It’s time to plan our celebrations, feasts, and rituals. If you’re looking for ingredients for your Samhain sabbat spells, rituals, and ...
12 Samhain Recipes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks and Dessert
Samhain is around the corner…kitchen witches rejoice! ‘Tis the season of the pumpkin. Of aromatic spices. Of hot cider and apple pie. We connect with our ancestors and celebrate the end of the harvest on All Hallows Eve. And what’s one of the best ways to celebrate? Food, of ...
Samhain Foods: 10 Meals Your Family & Ancestors Will Love
There’s a chill in the air. Autumn and Halloween decorations set the spooky vibes in the neighborhood. The veil is thin. Samhain is coming. How do you like to celebrate this sabbat? My family loves to eat…so eating a Samhain supper is inevitable. Are you planning a Samhain meal for ...
Pumpkin Magic: 12 Ways to use Pumpkin in Your Practice
I would venture to say that pumpkins have grown in popularity, particularly within the past few years. Each year, when September rolls around, it seems nearly every witch goes crazy for pumpkins. Pumpkin spice coffees, pumpkin decorations, pumpkin everything. With the pumpkin being such a ...