Samhain: Witch’s New Year – Wheel of the Year 2023

The dark is here.The shift in the Sun’s path is undeniable as the days shorten and the weather grows darker and colder. The Cross-Quarter holiday Samhain (pronounced “sow-wain”) is possibly the most well-known of the Sabbats. Americans celebrate it as Hallowe’en. Samhain is the true tipping point into The Underworld Journey of Winter. Learn how … Read more

Eve of the Dead Procession 2023

In mournful dress with candles, relics, and a noiseA Funeral Spectacle to revere thee Spirits visiting on this Eve. Please join us for this year’s Eve of the Dead Procession. Seems there’s no end to the End. In the tradition of Thee Wild Hunt and The Furious Host, let’s take our Beloved Dead for an … Read more

Samhain: A Six Week Guide to Witch’s New Year, Third Harvest

The dark is here. The shift in the Sun’s path is undeniable as the days shorten and the weather grows darker and colder. The Cross-Quarter holiday Samhain (pronounced “sow-wain”) is possibly the most well-known of the Sabbats. Americans celebrate it as Hallowe’en. Samhain is the true tipping point into The Underworld Journey of Winter. Learn … Read more

This Is Samhain – Witch’s New Year – The Blood Harvest

Halloween. The word conjures images of caramel apples, jack-o’-lanterns, costumes, and of course all things “spooky.” This is one of those holidays that, try as the Catholic church may have, it never could separate from its Pagan roots. Another name for Halloween is Samhain—usually pronounced “sow-iyn”—and, for many folks who identify as Pagan, like Witches … Read more

Growing Death: Working with The Death Card at Samhain

Using The Death Card to Find Our Way at Samhain While we begin the long slow descent into Winter, we go through a tremendous transformation. The Death Card is a loving guide on this descent. Think of the person you are in August. In light of that, think on how you eat. How you sleep. … Read more