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Remembrance Cookies

These cookies can be made on Samhain Eve. They can be shaped like people (use a gingerbread man cookie cutter to achieve this easily) and the herb rosemary is added to the dough as a symbol of...

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Seasons of the Witch-Samhain

Samhain Traditions “Sam” and “hain” meant “end of” and “summer” to the Celts. They observed only two seasons of the year: summer and winter. So, Samhain was celebrated at the transition of these...

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Deeper Into Samhain

by Susa Morgan Black (Druid, FSA Scot) To the ancient Celts, the year had two “hinges”. These were Beltaine (the first of May) and Samhain, (the first of November), which is also the traditional Celtic...

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Celebrating Samhain-Circle Sanctuary

Article by Selena Fox As October turns to November, thousands of Witches, Wiccans, Druids, and other Pagans across America, Canada, Europe, and elsewhere observe the sacred time of Samhain. Samhain is...

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The Old Ways: Hallows

by Doug and Sandy Kopf Samhain (pronounced Sow-wen), also called Hallowmas, is the final festival in the Witches’ year. It is celebrated on October 31st. The word Samhain means ‘Summer’s End’. It is...

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Remembrance Ritual for the Dead

Every Samhain (Halloween) the names of our “passed over” loved one’s are read at a candle vigil. An Old Celtic Magic tradition to remember and honor our dead on this Sabbat (Oct 31 thru Nov 2). Ritual...

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Samhain Mirror Incantation

Recite this incantation before scrying into your black mirror on Samhain eve… “Mirror of shadow, reveal what I seek. Powers of old, secrets so deep. East then South, West and North. Watch tower guards,...

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Fire Scrying

As the power of the Sun fades, we embrace the harvest season and the decline of the fire element. This is a perfect time, as we approach the introspective tide of winter, to scry with flame. On a night...

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Mugwort Magic

This magical herb has a long connection to Samhain, use for Clairvoyance, Scrying, Protection. Rub this herb on “Magic Mirrors” and “Crystal balls” to strengthen their powers. Add to Scrying,...

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Blessed Samhain to All Our Friends Down Under

We wish you a blessed and enjoyable Samhain. May any ancestor you wish to speak with be open to you today and/or tonight. This is the last Sabbat on the Celtic Wheel of the Year. May the next year...

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Samhain Lore

Samhain Lore (October 31st) Samhain, (pronounced SOW-in, SAH-vin, or SAM-hayne) means “End of Summer”, and is the third and final Harvest. The dark winter half of the year commences on this Sabbat. It...

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Samhain

What is Samhain?: Samhain is known by most folks as Halloween, but for many modern Pagans it’s considered a Sabbat to honor the ancestors who came before us, marking the dark time of the year. It’s a...

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11 ARTICLES IN: SAMHAIN TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS – HALLOWEEN AND SAMHAIN

From: http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/samhaintraditions/ 17 Samhain Customs You Should Know Samhain is a time of year rich in customs, and folklore. Let’s look at some of the best known traditions of...

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Autumn Incense

3 parts Frankincense 2 parts Myrrh 1 part Rosemary 1 part Cedar 1 part Juniper Burn on charcoal blocks during fall and winter Sabbat rituals. From: http://www.moonsmuses.com/samhaintraditions.html

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Summerlands

Shining bright against the sky, they never seem to fade or die And as they glow throughout the night, Round the world they go in flight”-Peter Fein ~ Three Stages of Life by Klimt There were many...

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