Samhain Shadows: Ancestral Reflections for Witches
Have you noticed the air change as October slips away—a hush at the edges of the day, a subtle invitation from the thinning Veil to remember? Samhain, the Witch’s New Year, calls us into that hush: a time for honoring lineage, sitting with shadow, and stepping into renewal. If you want a companion reading as you prepare your rites, see this reflection: https://welovespells.net/blogs/news/embracing-ancestral-shadows-a-samhain-reflection-for-witches The Veil Thins: Samhain’s Sacred Threshold As autumn deepens—leaves gild and fall, harvests finish, and daylight shortens—Samhain (October 31–November 1) marks the Celtic New Year and a night when the boundary between worlds softens. This liminal window supports practices that reach beyond the ordinary. Common Samhain practices among witches include: Honoring ancestors with offerings and quiet altars. Reflecting on cycles of life, death, and rebirth. Performing banishing or protective rites to clear energy. Seeking guidance thro...