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| Samhain/Celtic New Year Other names: Hallowmas, All Hallow's Eve, Halloween, Samhuinn. Date: October 31st, November 2, November 4 or when the sun is at 15 degrees Scorpio. Most celebrate this on October 31st every year. Meaning of the word: Celtic, meaning "summers end". There is no historical record of a Celtic God called Samhain or Lord of the Dead-this was erroneously coined by researchers in the 1700s. Primary ritual focus: Transformation, regeneration, honoring of the dead, divination, honoring the harvest, preparing for winter. Age of holiday: Second oldest unbroken holiday in the european world-approximate age is 6000 years. Popular mythos: Cerridwen's cauldron of transformation; feeding the morrigan; sniggling the cailleach; festival of the dark Goddess. Astrological sign: 15 degrees Scorpio. Planetary Ruler: Pluto (modern) or Mars (classical). |
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| Samhain Invocation: Forests misty, dark and deep the door between the worlds release loved ones, family, favored pets to join me in this evenings fest. The birth of new, the death of old I will this cycle to unfold. Each leaf that drifts upon the ground will bury all that is unsound and in its place will rise anew the gift of love the whole year through. With harvest gold and autumn sun I reap the best that i have done. And as the days grow shorter still with longer nights and winters chill I'll work to build a better place for every soul and human race. Wild autumn winds and crones dark voice speak to me of wisdoms choice let me hear your words of fate so i know which path to take! Those of you who went before speak to me from crossroads door whisper words of love and care let me know that you are there. |
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