Mirror Superstitions:
Many people in various parts of the world
consider it to be extremely
unlucky to look at their reflection in a mirror by candlelight on
Samhain.
Many people also believe that mirrors are
the gateways to the other
worlds, and cover mirrors with black cloths to keep the gateway
closed.
Candle Superstitions:
A burning candle placed inside a hollowed out pumpkin or
jack-o-latern
on Samhain works to keep evil spirits and demons at bay.
For good luck, burn black and orange candles
on Samhain. Black and
Orange are the traditional colors of Samhain and Halloween. On this
day their magickal vibrations are at their peak.
If a candle should suddenly go out by itself
on Samhain, as thought
being blown out by wind or by breath, this is said to be a sign that
a
ghost has come to call.
Always burn new candles at Samhain to ensure
the best of luck.
Likewise, iti s not a good idea to burn Samhain candles at any other
time of the year. To do so may cause you to experience bad luck
and/or
strange happenings over which you will have no control.
Gazing into the flame of a candle on Samhain
will enable you to peer
into the future. Many witches traditionally scry candle flames on
Samhain to receive clairvoyant visions.
It is believed that if a person lights
a new orange-colored candle at
midnight on Samhain and lets it burn until the sun rises, he or she
will be the recipient of good luck. However, according to an old
legend from Europe, any person who bakes bread or journeys after
sunset on Samhain (Halloween) runs the risk of conjuring forth bad
luck in great abundance.
Halloween Moon Omens:
If the moon is new on Samhain, this indicates
that the coming year
will be fertile ground for new beginnings to take place, such as the
start of a new project, a new career, or even a new way of thinking.
For those desiring children, a new moon at Samhain is a lucky omen,
indicating a new birth within a year's time.
If the moon is waxing on Samhain, this
indicates good luck throughout
the coming year. It also indicates growth and an increase of all
things that are positive nature.
If the moon is full on Samhain, this ensures
the that the powers of
all forms of magick and divination practiced on this night will be at
their greatest. A secret wish made at midnight will be realized
within the coming year., and do not be surprised if an experienced of
a psychic nature awaits you in the very near future.
If the moon is waning on Samhain, this
can be an omen of either good
or bad consquences. It can indicate the elimination of such things
as
bad habits, unhealthy realtionships and obstacles within the coming
year. Or it can point to a decrease (such as in one's health) or a
loss of some kind soon to take place.
If the moon is in the dark phase on Samhain,
this is believed to be a
very negative omen. Exercise extrememcaution in all oof your
endeavors within the next twelve months, and it wouldn't hurt to
protect yourself by wearing or carrying any type of amulet or
talismean designed to ward off bad luck and misfortune.