Samhain means the end of summer, it is our New years. Some consider it the beginning of the year and some the end. But since the year is like a wheel I feel it is neither the beginning or the end (but it makes a good place to start.LOL). Samhain is the night of spirits, it is the night when the veil between the worlds is thinnest. It's the best time for contacting loved ones and some traditions place an extra plate at the dinner table for the departed.
Spiritually it is the time to honor the Crone and her aged consort. Study the dark mysteries, and remember the past while looking toward the future. It is a time to be thankful for the harvest, and most importantly get ready for the winter. |