The veil is already thinning but you don’t need to stress yourself out trying to rush and make the most of this magic! The best witches know that the most powerful tools aren’t $1,000 crystals the size of a medium-sized dog or rare, antique grimoires that date back to the late-12th century; the witchiest and most potent, magical items are already available in your own home. You don’t have to go above and beyond to make Halloween special.
For starters, learning a bit more about the origins and symbolism behind this time of year is an excellent starting point. Halloween stems from Samhain, the nearly 2,000-year-old Celtic tradition which marks the pagan new year. Halloween marks the halfway point between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, a time where the nights grow longer and, with less daylight, we are tasked with relying on our instincts and intuition to navigate the unknown and the darkness.
This can be a profound time to hone your own spiritual abilities, connecting with Loved Ones who have crossed over, or for deep, healing work and engaging with your shadow side. It’s time to center and confront what’s often ignored or left in the shadows—whether on purpose or out of fear. Dia de los Muertos is also celebrated on the heels of Halloween, beginning the following day on November 1 and running sometimes until November 3.
This is the time where the veil is thin and we have easier access to the Otherside and other realms. As a result, indigenous cultures from all over the world have celebrated with similar traditions to honor this sacred portal as a moment to celebrate and venerate our Ancestors and those who came before us. From honoring your Ancestors to making blessed water, here are a three ideas to align with your inner witch this Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, and spooky season.
Grab a clear, glass cup and fill it with some water. Now write a petition, prayer, or single word of what you’re trying to call in and manifest on a piece of paper. Read your desires out loud and whisper what you wrote into the glass of water.
Place your petition and desires under the glass and place your glass of water under a windowsill or outside directly under the moon light. You can customize your moon water, too, maybe you want to add a special crystal in the water or enchant a piece of rosemary from your garden, so you can cook with it the next day. Get creative and let that guide you—your creative mind and intuitive mind aren’t too far apart.
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