Just admit it. Fall is your favorite. You almost can’t be a Pagan without loving the Autumn season! (It’s not a requirement, but I’m just sayin’.) The summer’s heat is fading, the trees are becoming works of art, and the feelings of comfort and family are all ...
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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 ...
Apple Magical Properties, Lore, and Ways to Use in Your Witchcraft
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Or so they say. Apples are one of those fruits, that if fruits were people, they would be the ruler of the fruit kingdom. One of its names is the “fruit of the gods”, for crying out loud. Why are apples just so freaking magical? And why are they ...
Samhain Spells, Blessings and POWERFUL Forms of Divination
Every year, when Samhain rolls around, my urge to create, craft, and communicate with the spirits becomes almost too much to bear. So what do I do? I give in to the urge, of course! I cast Samhain spells for purification and prosperity. Also offering Samhain blessings to my witchy family ...
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 ...
Some of my favorite things during the holidays give a nod to the past. Bobbing for apples is one of the old-timey Halloween customs that most of us have no idea where it originated. In this Samhain article, we’ll talk about the history and origins of bobbing for apples, why apples were a ...
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 ...
Dumb Supper: How to Host a Sacred Ancestral Dinner for Samhain
Samhain is coming on the eve of October 31st. This night marks the “end of Summer” in the Celtic calendar, as well as the Witches’ New Year. Traditionally, our ancestors have the ability to visit and dine with us at a silent meal called the Dumb Supper. Learn the importance of and how to host a ...
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 ...