Halloween31
31. Mini Botanical Candle
Happy Samhain/Happy Halloween!
"The legend goes that on the evening of October 31st, the dead visit us.
To welcome them, we left food on the table, the fireplace lit so the departed could warm themselves,
eat a good meal, and a few candles to help them find their way back before they depart."
Suggestion for a Purification & Balance Ritual
Ritual Procedure: Space purification: Light the candle using matches or a lighter.
Place the candle in the center of your sacred space. If you wish, you can also light incense to purify the air.
Sit in front of the candle and take deep breaths to center yourself.
Choose a quiet and serene place for the ritual.
You can decorate the altar or space with symbolic objects of Samhain, such as autumn leaves, pumpkins, photos of ancestors, etc.
Invoking energies: Take a moment to mentally connect with the purpose of your ritual.
Visualize the presence of ancestors and/or your spiritual guides or energies.
Consecration of the candle: Pass the candle through the incense smoke (if you're using it).
Dip it briefly into a bowl of water to symbolize purification.
Alignment with the elements: Feel the earth beneath you, the air around you, the fire of the candle,
and the water in the bowl. Meditate on the connection of these elements to Samhain, the season
of transition and balance.
Meditation and reflection: Gaze at the candle flame. Meditate on the lessons you've learned
during the year, memories of ancestors, and the transition from light to darkness.
Reflect on what you wish to leave behind and what you wish to welcome in the future.
Offerings and intentions: If you desire, you can offer small offerings to spirits, ancestors, or energies.
Express your intentions for the coming year and seek their support and guidance.
Closing the ritual: When you're finished, thank the energies you've invoked.
Extinguish the candle using a bell or a musical instrument to mark the end of the ritual. Keep the candle safely and never leave it unattended when lit.
This Samhain ritual with your herbal candle is designed to honor ancestors, purify the space,
and contemplate the seasonal transition. Adapt it to your beliefs and personal preferences,
and always practice candle safety. Happy Samhain celebration!
I hope you've made the most of your 31 days of October, remembering that you are the most important
person in your life. Take care of yourself, beautiful person; you deserve it more than anything!
And while October ends tomorrow, you still have plenty of products, accessories, and rituals to enjoy for November.
I don't like 'The End,' so it had to continue a little longer!
Kisses!
Annie