Episode 7 | The Spirit of Samhain: Origins & Traditions

Send a textEpisode 07: The Spirit of Samhain: Origins & TraditionsSummary: In this episode, Kristal and Kate chat about Samhain (summer’s end), sometimes called the Witches’ New Year. Show NotesIntro & Invocation (0:00-3:03)Samhain marks the end of the harvest season, the transition into winter, and an honoring of the ancestors. The veil between the physical world and the spiritual world is thin at this time, so it’s easier to connect with the spirits. It’s a time of introspection. This time of the year echoes the lunar cycle and dark moon, hence the Witches’ New Year. (3:04-9:29)Kristal and Kate share their personal traditions for this holiday. Kate leans into the association of marigolds and lights an ancestor candle, and she observes Halloween and All Saints Day separately. Kristal decorates her altars with symbols of her ancestors and honors Hecate. As a spirit worker, this is a good time of year for her to do deep work. (9:30-15:10)It’s only in modern times that Halloween has become a playful party time. Today’s Halloween is a morphing of paganism and superstition into Christian light magic. (15:11-16:47)Samhain is a good time of year for shadow work, taking inventory and reflecting on what to release and what will grow in the coming year. Releasing is an important part of this time of year. It’d also a good time to invite ancestral support of your upcoming endeavors. (16:48-19:55)Kate and Kristal make an important distinction between all ancestors and healed ancestors. Not every ancestor’s spirit is equipped to support you and not every ancestor is benevolent. Only invite healed, beloved dead or well ancestors who are aligned with your work. (19:56-25:55)Kristal leans into the pumpkin themes of the season and loves all the spooky decorations. It’s a good time to stock up on typical witchy decor and herbs. It’s a time of year that witches can be a little more visible and organize parties and celebrations and do fun witchy shit. (25:56-31:09)Final thoughts and call-to-action: Preview of next week's episode: Shadow WorkOutro (31:10-31:50)Resources mentioned during the episodeThe Solitary Witch by Silver RavenwolfLinks to all our social media@witchingoutloud@theunveiledspirit@priestessforhire @starsandmoontarotTransform Your Life with Mindset Coaching (theunveiledspirit.com)Editor & AssociLinks to all our social mediaWitching Out Loud on Substack @witchingoutloud Kate Website: www.starsandmoontarot.com Instagram @priestessforhire Instagram @starsandmoontarot KristalWebsite: https://theunveiledspirit.com/Substack @kristalthomasBlueSky @theunveiledspirit.bsky.socialFacebook & Instagram: @TheUnveiledSpirit Editor & Associate Producer:Ash Black at Blackheart Media LLC@blackheartmediallc on FaceBook Audio AttributionFor audio attributions please visit: Audio Attributions Intro & Outro Music: www.purple-planet.com - Let the Mystery Unfold from Ep 56 forward.