31/10/2026
Samhain also known as the Winter ❄️ Harvest Festival, is the last major solar ☀️ (sun) festival of the year. The claim that some traditions and belief systems celebrate this day as the Celtic New Year, became popular in the 19th century through some scholarship writings and interpretations.
This celebration marks the darker half of the year starting and the coming winter 🌥 months. This is a time of reflection to look back over the year of ones life and to understand better, rather than fear, what we have no control over; the symbolic ending of a cycle or aspect of our lives, what we have no control over or what we need to let go of.
This time of year is good for going deep within (internal work) and reflecting on what we need to release, heal or let go of (purify or redeem). Exploring divination techniques for self reflection and healing can be beneficial at this time of year.
Samhain also marks the time of year when there is less dense energetic separation between the physical and spiritual realms. The opportunity can be taken at this time to honour one’s ancestors and all those who have transitioned (passed away) before us.
The celebration date is different for different belief systems and reasons. The astrological date for Samhain this year is November 7th. For those who (like myself) follow fixed calendar dates it can be October 31st leading into November 1st.
I would also like to highlight that for me (this does not have to apply to anyone else), Halloween and Samhain are different celebrations. We celebrate both in my household but separately.
Halloween is dressing up and trick or treating etc. Samhain is for deeper ceremonial prayer work and activities.
However you celebrate (or when), may your Samhain be reflective and deeply healing.
Blessings,
Chloe🎃✨
www.chloefolan.com
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