History of samhain

Learn about the last harvest festival on the Wheel of the Year: Samhain. All the history, correspondences, magickal workings, and more.

Since ancient times, the spiritual meaning of Halloween (or as it was originally known, Samhain) has been to celebrate the beginning of winter and the onset of darker and colder days that this season brings. It marks the ending of one cycle and the beginning of another. Halloween asks us to go inwards, face our

Samhain, the Witches' New Year, is a powerful time for introspection, release, and honouring those who have passed. This article guides solitary witches through meaningful rituals and practices tailored for individual celebration. Explore how to create sacred space, perform rituals for releasing the past, and connect with ancestors. Whether you’re new to solitary practice or seasoned, this guide offers practical insights for embracing the energies of Samhain.

Samhain is a pagan religious festival originating from an ancient Celtic spiritual tradition. In modern times, Samhain (a Gaelic word pronounced “sow‑win”) is usually celebrated from October 31 to November 1 to welcome in the harvest and usher in “the dark half of the year.”

Looking for a ceremony or ritual to celebrate the Pagan sabbat of Samhain? Here are some of our most popular rituals and ceremonies.

Ancient Celtic Samhain Blessing

Halloween is nowadays a commercialized event that happens on the night of the 31st October. We dress up, wear masks and trick-or-treat. Yet there is a deeper meaning behind this fun and gruelsome holiday. Many traditions in Halloween, originally known as Hallomas, derived from Samhain. It was a time to honor those who came before us, as the it was known that the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest. This is true meaning of Halloween which nowadays has been commercialized…

Halloween is Samhain a Pagan Holiday

Samhain was unquestionably a major holiday in some parts of the Celtic world, but how much do we really know about the holiday? Is there anything we can say with absolute certainty about it? Part of Samhain's appeal may lie in just how mysterious the original holiday was.