Spiritual Significance of Samhain (Halloween)

In mid-autumn the old is dying & everything is turning inward as the new prepares to be reborn. We begin to think & dream about new beginnings & what the new year will bring. But before we can enjoy new beginnings in our life we need to contemplate what needs to “die” within ourselves in order to welcome the new life that will grow into next year’s harvests. We start to turn inward before we’re “reborn” at the winter solstice. This is a time to open yourself to your inner voice, your intuitive power. This is a powerful time for magic & manifesting.

We all know Halloween as the time of year where costumes and candy reign supreme. This spooky holiday allows both children and adults alike the opportunity to channel their inner spirit for tricks or treats, but what many are unaware of is that this holiday is Pagan in origin and is a special time to celebrate the souls of our dearly departed, as the veil between this world and the next becomes thinnest.

Samhain, as it is known in Celtic tradition, literally translates to “summer’s end.” It is regarded as the Celtic New Year, or “day of the dead,” and officially begins after sunset on the eve of Samhain.
To modern Pagans, Samhain is still regarded as a sacred holiday, and is a time where many honor the ancestors of the past through ritual and divination. Looking beyond the superficial aspect of “Halloween” as it’s celebrated in popular culture, no matter where you may fall on the spectrum of belief, should you choose to access the metaphysical energies of this day – the potential for spiritual communication is at an all time high. With the “veil” being lifted at this time, insight and wisdom can be channeled for direction or clarity on the year ahead.


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