The season of Fall. Halloween. Of Samhain. It is my favorite time of the year. It is when the darkness wins over the light, when death comes to the earth at the harvesting of the summer crops. The earth is setting the stage for the upcoming winter. But until them it puts on a show. The colors, the chill in the air, the sound of leaves rustling in the trees as they hang on for one more day against the breeze. The scent of those same leaves rotting on the cold ground. Death is all around us.



It brings to me images of flicking candles, smoke from the incense. Of ghost, witches, pumpkins, corn stalks decorating the home. As the earth settles in for the rest before spring brings life back, I feel the calming in the earth. Of fires on cold night, under the stars and moon. Of orange and purple lights strung about, and jack o lanterns aglow. The power of the night called upon me as the darkness takes over. And I welcome this calm. This stillness. It truly speaks to my heart and soul.



When I think of Samhain I see images of a haunted house on the hill, clouds floating over the full moon as it brings shadows to life in the windows. I see fog on the tombstones of a graveyard, as a black cat perches and lets out a sorrowful meow. Of the headless horseman, sounds of hoofs as it charges toward me. I hear footsteps in the woods as I take a walk, thinking of all that walks with us as the veil between the worlds is thin. I stand under the full moon, smiling as I can just imagine a witch on her broom flying by.



The Wild Hunt comes to mind, with it that this is the time to honor those whom I have lost in my life. I will light a candle, send out a call they join me as I celebrate this time of the year, as the wheel turns. I see this as time of endings, and a time of new beginnings. As without one, you cannot have the other. Reap the sorrow in your life. Honor it as you say goodbye to it.



I wish everyone a safe and magical time. Hoping you enjoy the darkness as much as I do. Blessed Be.


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