#samhaim

[bookofoktober]

[thebeautyofspn]

4x07 It's The Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester

[the-lost-kemetic]

Samhain as a Kemetic

Happy Samhain everyone! I hope this time of darkness brings you all great joy.

As the light turns to darkness, trees turn red as blood, and the winds grow cold, I wanted to share a little bit about what I do to celebrate Samhain even though I'm Kemetic.

What exactly is Samhain?

Samhain is a Gaelic festival that marks the end of summer and the beginning of the harvest season. Grazing animals would be led to the winter pastures, cattle would be slaughtered in preparation for winter, and bonfires were lit so the people could dance and chase away spirits.

Samhain, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day were all syncretized into what we know as the modern-day Halloween.

The name "Samhain" (pronounced sow-en) comes from Old Irish samain, meaning "gathering" or "assembly".

Samhain is celebrated differently by all pagans throughout the world, and even non-Celtic pagans celebrate it! It marks the half-way point between the autumn equinox and winter solstice, and is a perfect time to celebrate the coming darkness.

I often use this time to pray to Anpu and Wesir. I do a lot of baking this time of the year, especially breads and teacakes. I like to make my own teas around this time as well, and one of my favorite blends is oranges, pumpkin, and cinnamon! In the future, I'll share some of these recipies!

Divination is also something I do during this time. Fire, water, and oil scrying are my main methods of divination. I occasionally attempt dream divination, although I believe my dreams are a bit too confusing. Specifically when it comes to Samhain and winter solstice, my favorite divination way is fire, as it allows me to feel warmth during these cold months.

I also venerate my ancestors during this time! I take time out of my day for a few weeks to lay down some offerings and thank them for all they've done for me.

Finally, I would like to end this off with four prayers to different deities. To Anpu, lord of the dead. To Wesir, lord of the underworld.

To Lord Anpu

Dua Anpu! Master of secrets, lord of the sacred land. Bless my heart, and bring your scales of justice onto this world during this cold time. I ask for your wisdom and your grace, so I may use it in your glory.

To Wesir

Dua Wesir! Lord of the underworld, and great brilliant one! I salute you, and offer you bread, alcohol, and praise. Bless my heart and my soul, so that I may survive these winter months and one day stand before you in all your glory.

[lettersfromavalon]

Are we ready for Samhain/Halloween?

[forgiven-disobedience]

Your local fae boy is out to play for Samhain🖤

[booksnest]

Happy Halloween and Samhain blessings 🍂

[thelittleoracle]

Blessed Samhain 🔮

What workings will you undertake in this magical time?

[hgatoart]

HALLOWEEN IS COMING!

Cute Pumpkin and Snail and Bee!🎃🎃 Which one is your favorite?😝💖

C0mm for @snailorbee

[timmurleyart]

Old school Halloween. 🎃👹🎃👻🍡🍭🍬

[glowpathy]

happy halloween <3 :)

[kickingitwithkirk]

[90sagony]

#245 Domestic studies: Dead Poets Society (1989)

[foreverflowercore]

🍂🍁 we had a little photoshoot yesterday and I thought y’all might like my silly dancing in between pictures 🎃

[herewitchywitchywitchy]

it’s always October in my heart

[granny-e]

Just me being (a) sweet.

Happy Samhain y’all.

[chaoticcatsworld]

In light of the spooky season. Here is my dog with a pumpkin hat