Samhain is just around the corner, only a week away. Here are some very interesting things to know and to prepare for this year's Samhain.
Monday, October 26th, 2026 is the 13th moon of 2026
Sometimes called the October Hunter's or Blood Moon, this moon (as the 13th of the year) is associated with the Celtic sacred tree of Elder. It is the time to cull what you do not need before winter sets in and do any final harvests and preparations for the winter months. It is also a time to align yourself with Nature and honor your totems and animal guides. Finally, as the Veil thins, the Elder Tree reminds us to acknowledge our own wrongdoings and make amends. Do not carry negative baggage into the cold months and the new year.
Saturday, October 31st, 2026 is Samhain/Halloween
Have you set up an ancestral altar? If not, get started now so that it is ready on time to honor your ancestors when the Veil is thinnest. Considers what foods were favorites for your ancestors. Plan to make/have those foods that night and to leave them offerings. Remember, Ancestors are not just blood relations. Ancestors could also be Path Ancestors, those who have walked your chosen paths before you. And if you really have no clue who to honor this time of year, go to the local cemetery and find someone. Yup, that is exactly what I said. Walk the rows of tombstones till you find one that is neglected or till your instincts guide you to. Take note of whose grave it is and look up any information about them. Then clean up the grave, sets some flowers/candles/offerings that you think might be appropriate. With an aging community, many graves no longer have family to tend them. This is a kindness to the dead and the living.
Have a blessed Samhain!
