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Samhain Traditions: The Silent Supper.
The Silent Supper is traditionally held during Samhain. This time was believed to be when the veil between the physical world and the spirit world is at its thinnest. Historical Background The exact origins of the silent supper are hard to trace. However, we know Samhain was very much associated with the beginning of winter…
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The Festival of Summer’s End: Celtic Roots of Samhain
The bright warmth of summer and the cold dark of winter never touched the Celtic people gently. They lived by the rhythm of the land; the boundary between summer and winter was sudden. At no other point in the year did life seem so fragile. During this time, a flurry of activity took place; the…
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Flowing with Autumn: Embracing the Darker Days
There is something about autumn that appeals to many witches. As the nights get darker and the veil gets thinner, we become more attuned to the other side. There is also something quite magical and mystical about it. Yet autumn is not all golden leaves and crisp air. The slowing of nature, cooler temperatures, and…