The Coming of Samhain

I find myself smiling at the thought of the coming Wiccan Celebration. Samhain, it is, I must state my favorite holiday in the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. Ask me why, donate a used car I am not sure if I know the answer myself.

Samhain is celebrated on and around Old Hallows Eve, for all non Wiccans, this would be Halloween. Some traditions celebrate this day on the 1st of November, however neither is correct nor Incorrect.

Samhain is the night that we celebrate all that have passed before us, with a drink in my hand and a carved pumpkin at my side, I hail a toast to my departed mother, and her mother before and wish them well on their journey. With the veil between our worlds at its thinnest, this is the night that along with their departed freinds they can pull up a chair and sit awhile. It is as we Wiccans call it, self cert loans Spirit Night. Samhain along with Beltane are the only two holidays that we can call upon the spirits with ease, and which are said to be at this time journeying on their way to Summerland and pass through our time. To some this night is known as The effects of marijuana that does not exist due to the walls that hold the Spiritual and living world apart are dissolved. Skathach, the Celtic Warrior, Lowers her sword during the night.

This time is also known for the reflexion and meditation on death, as well as honoring ones ancestors whom have passed. We light candles in rememberance, set extra settings at the table, and pull up extra chairs around the fires to invite our loved ones back for the evening.

On this night I always bury an apple in the yard just outside my door for the spirits that are lost, or for those that have no relatives to honor them. The use of herbs to celebrate this time of year are always a major role in the Wiccan celebrations. Use Mugwort, Sage, Catnip and Mandrake.

We can also use this time to celebrate the Land of the Lost Magick of Wicca as we honor the Dark Mother and Father, no matter what religion we are, each of us should remember our families and loved ones that have passed. It is an age old tradition and one that honors those that we loved the dearest. Help them on their way by placing lit candles in your windows.

With a glass in my hand and a pumpkin lit I sit, wait and honor those gone

Jacqueline S is proprietor of www.darkmoonmagick.comwww.darkmoonmagick.com

Jacqueline was born in the Uk in 1969, and moved to Canada when she was 20yrs old. She became interested in Wicca and Paganism many years ago and began a solitary practice along with taking several classes at a local metaphysical shop. The classes helped her gain friendships along the way and also to become more comfortable in herself. She began making her own herb blends a few years ago and it escalated from there. She enjoys what she does and free quotes for car insurance working with different herbs and making soaps and lotions from scratch very rewarding. She started sending off handmade soaps to friends and family and they just loved them and she makes herbal blends for people who ask. One feels very close to the earth when she deals with herbs and such, much like gardening and watching things grow, its a very gratifying thing. The articles she writes are based on what she knows and what she does. She will be gratified if someone reads her articles and finds them helpful