Author: Llewellyn Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide ISBN: 0738746495 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 165
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Samhain—also known as Halloween—is the final spoke in the Wheel of the Year. At this time, the harvest has finished and the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest. This guide shows you how to practice the serious work of divination and honoring the dead along with the more lighthearted activities of Halloween. Rituals Recipes Lore Spells Divination Crafts Correspondences Invocations Prayers Meditations Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials explore the old and new ways of celebrating the seasonal rites that are the cornerstones of the witch's year.
Author: Rionna Morgan Publisher: Whitney Morgan Media ISBN: 1962668002 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 52
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Croia and Ronan, 12-year-old twins, bound by the brother and sister thread of inseparable love experience something they did not foresee. Held within the mystic embrace of October 31st, together with their mother’s new husband and their new 16-year-old sister, they learn that Halloween is so much more than costumes, trick-or-treating, and pumpkin carving. As dusk settles, the family’s cherished Irish grandmother introduces the children to the ancient traditions of Samhain, where the veil between worlds is thinnest, and the living honor the dead. They are all drawn into the enchanting realm of stories, age-old customs, and the profound connections that span both life and death. Amidst the silver shadows of the night, the family gathers to honor the memories of lost loved ones, setting places for them at the long dinner table. From heartfelt moments and playful divination games shared beneath the candles’ soft glow, to a traditional Celtic meal and a secret discovery, the heartbeats of the past echo in the present. Come, gather around the golden fire, become immersed in time-honored traditions, join the timeless, sacred song of family, and celebrate Samhain.
Author: Ellen Evert Hopman Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1620558629 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 216
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A practical guide to using the sacred herbs of Samhain for healing, divination, purification, protection, magic, and as tools for contacting the Spirits • Explores the identification, harvest, and safe practical and ritual use of more than 70 plants and trees sacred to the Celtic festival of Samhain, the origin of Halloween • Details the most effective plants for protection from the mischief of Fairies, herbs for releasing the Dead, and visionary plants for divination and shamanic work • Provides instructions and suggestions for a traditional Dumb Supper, offerings to the Land Spirits, Samhain rites, and recipes for the sacred foods of Samhain The ancient Celts separated the year into two halves, the light half and the dark half, summer and winter. The festival of Samhain, from which the modern holiday of Halloween originates, marks the transition from summer to winter, the end of the Celtic year, a time when the barriers between the physical and spiritual world are at their most transparent. The herbs most characteristic of this time have specific magical and healing properties that echo the darker aspect of the year and offer potent opportunities for divination, contact with ancestors and Land Spirits, and journeys in the Otherworld. Presenting a practical guide to the sacred herbs and trees of Samhain, Ellen Evert Hopman details the identification, harvest, and use of more than 70 plants and trees in healing, divination, purification, magic, and as tools for contacting the Spirits wandering the landscape at this liminal time of year. She explores the most effective plants for protection from the mischief of the “Good Neighbors,” the Sidhe or Fairies, as well as herbs for releasing the Dead when they are trapped on this plane. Identifying visionary plants used to induce ecstatic trance, Hopman explores how herbs have been used for millennia to aid in psychic travel and shamanic work and shows how one might safely use plants to take a voyage to the Otherworld. Drawing on her knowledge as a master herbalist, she also includes cautions to prevent harm and misidentification, along with advice on basic etiquette and common sense approaches to herb magic. Detailing the history, rites, and traditions of Samhain, Hopman explains how to make an offering to the Land Spirits and provides instructions for the traditional Samhain ritual of the Dumb Supper, complete with recipes for the sacred foods of Samhain, such as Soul Cakes, Colcannon, Boxty bread, and dandelion wine. Woven throughout with mystical tales of folk, Fairy, and sacred herbs, this guide offers each of us practical and magical ways to connect with Nature, the plant kingdom, the Spirits that surround us, and the turning of the year.
Author: Ashleen O'Gaea Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser ISBN: 163265833X Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 224
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Unique among books about the Wiccan Sabbats, Celebrating the Seasons of Life: Samhain to Ostara takes a different approach to explaining the holidays by taking an in-depth look at half of the Wheel of the Year. Rather than dissecting each holiday, Ashleen's goal is to take a broader look at them, explaining how and why we celebrate each, along with how the celebration of one leads to the next. The first of two new titles from Ashleen offers a vision of the holidays we celebrate from October to March. This book covers each holiday by first giving us its history and original customs, then explaining its place in modern life. Stories are shared for each Sabbat to reconnect us with our lore and bring new meaning to current practice. Ashleen includes ideas for rituals that are ideal for practicing solitaries, covens, or Wiccan families, with special sections on what children of various ages are ready to learn about these holidays.
Author: Brian Wotring Publisher: Elsevier ISBN: 0080488943 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 449
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This book will walk the reader through the process of preparing and deploying open source host integrity monitoring software, specifically, Osiris and Samhain. From the configuration and installation to maintenance, testing, and fine-tuning, this book will cover everything needed to correctly deploy a centralized host integrity monitoring solution. The domain includes home networks on up to large-scale enterprise environments. Throughout the book, realistic and practical configurations will be provided for common server and desktop platforms. By the end of the book, the reader will not only understand the strengths and limitations of host integrity tools, but also understand how to effectively make use of them in order to integrate them into a security policy. * Brian Wotring is the creator of Osiris. He speaks and writes frequently on Osiris for major magazines, Web sites, and trade shows. And, the book can be prominently marketed from the Osiris Web site * This is the first book published on host integrity monitoring, despite the widespread deployment of Osiris and Samhain * Host Integrity Monitoring is the only way to accurately determine if a malicious attacker has successfully compromised the security measures of your network
Author: Penniless Pagan Publisher: ISBN: 9781975890469 Category : Languages : en Pages : 132
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Slice yourself some pumpkin pie, pull on your favorite fall sweater, and join Michaela from PennilessPagan.com in celebrating Samhain with thirteen BRAND NEW Halloween spells and rituals honoring every witch's favorite time of year!-Enjoy 13 previously unpublished spells such as Samhain Seed Spell, Aura-Cleansing Spirit Spray, Lost Souls Lighted Garland, Paper Pumpkins, Mind's Eye Divination Tea, and more.-Most spells can be completed in less than 20 minutes!-Includes simple ways to honor Samhain, guidance on finding your own brand of magick, herbal substitution guide, seasonal essential oil blends to imbue your home with scented magick, and much more.-Also includes simple BONUS ritual for when your Halloween gets extra chaotic.Treat yourself to a copy today and make your October magickal!
Author: Deran Gray Publisher: Deran Gray ISBN: Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 16
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Samhain is the perfect time of the season for practicing the craft and with this book of spells and rituals, you can fully tap into the spirit of Samhain. With the veil at its thinnest, these rituals will help you get the most out of the coming year. These spells will allow you to not only celebrate Samhain to the fullest but it will also show you how to tap into the powerful energies of the Samhain season so that you can use them all year round. The spells in this book will help you do everything from rekindling a lost love to gain wealth and prosperity as you've never dreamed of. Samhain is when the veil is thinnest and the best time for you to practice your craft, and now you can have the same great results any time of the year.
Author: Mari Silva Publisher: ISBN: 9781638181712 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Discover the history of Samhain and how it is celebrated! Are you a pagan who wishes to expand your practice during Samhain? Did you know that this sabbat can help you reach your full potential? Are you interested in learning more about this ancient pagan holiday? For pagans, Samhain is the time of the year when anything is possible. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or just starting your pagan journey, connecting to one of the most illustrious pagan holidays will enhance your practice. In this book, you will: Gain a better understanding of the history of Samhain and how it's tied to Halloween Discover how Samhain is linked to the spiritual world Acquire some practical skills to make your own Samhain crafts and decorations Learn how to set up your altar to honor this pagan holiday Understand which herbs and plants to use on your altar Uncover the ways to use food to celebrate this holiday Find ways to encourage your family and friends to participate in Samhain celebrations Learn how to perform Samhain rituals, spells, baths, and much more Find several prayers or blessings you can use at the altar or whenever you need them as you go through your day Regardless of the type of pagan practices you follow, this comprehensive book will help you find a way to celebrate Samhain in a way it feels right to you. So, click the "add to cart" button now to start implementing new activities, create your own Samhain rituals, and reach your full potential.
Author: Luke Eastwood Publisher: The History Press ISBN: 0750998458 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 147
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'An excellent and comprehensive exploration of this fascinating subject.' - Philip Carr-Gomm, author Druid Mysteries ' Samhain was the entry point into winter, a time of hardship, cold and hunger ... It was also a time of introspection, of communing with the dead and the otherworld – themes that have somehow survived, albeit distorted, into the modern era.' The modern celebration of Halloween is derived from the ancient festival of the dead known in Ireland as Samhain. It is from Ireland that we have inherited most of our Halloween traditions, mainly through the diaspora. Delving into the ancient past, this book uncovers the history of this festival in Britain, Ireland and Brittany, including the forgotten goddess Tlachtga and the sacred temple of the Druids in Co. Meath, where the first Halloween fires were lit.
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