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Samhain, often referred to as the Witches New year, traditionally falls on April 30 or May 1st in the Southern Hemisphere and October 31st for those in the North.
The exact halfway point between equinox and solstice does however differ from year to year.
As a cross quarter fire festival, plus the last of the harvest festivals before the Winter Solstice, it’s considered a time of endings and beginnings.
Samhain (pronounced Sah-ween, Sah-win or Sow-win) comes from the Gaelic word “Samhuin, meaning “Summer’s end”, This celebration is also known as All Hallows’ Eve, Feast of Apples, and the Feast of the Dead.
It is thought that the veils between the worlds of life and death are thinnest at Samhain, so it is a time to reconnect with our ancestors and honour those who have gone before. Food is set aside for ancestors and lost loved ones as gifts, and rituals honouring those who have passed over may take place.
In nature, we can see that life is starting to die off as we move into a phase of dormancy, and Samhain presents us with the opportunity to celebrate this greater cycle of death and rebirth once more – as one cannot exist without the other.
With its ‘new year’ vibes, Samhain is a perfect opportunity to reset – to look back at what has been and release anything associated with your past that doesn’t serve - rather than hold on. In this way it truly holds the magic of an ending and a new beginning.
It is a time of reflection, transformation, and connection to the natural world. It reminds us of our connection to the greater cycles of existence and is truly a pivotal moment to embrace the mysteries of life and death.
Samhain, often referred to as the Witches New year, is a cross quarter fire festival, plus the last of the harvest festivals before the Winter Solstice, it’s considered a time of endings and beginnings.
Earth Breathing is a simple yet powerful practice to align you with the pulse and heartbeat of the Earth. It’s incredibly nourishing and honouring – both to you and Gaia.
In honour of this time, I'd like to share about the resurrection rites, not only in reference to the story of Jesus, but as a reference point repeated through culture and myth and as a potential seed for our own powerful Resurrection and rebirth.