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Embracing The Thin Veil

Step into the sacred mysteries of Samhain, the Celtic festival that marks the end of the harvest and the thinning of the veil between the living and the dead. This three-lesson course will guide you through the spiritual and historical significance of Samhain, the preparation of your personal altar and sacred space, and the performance of a transformative ritual. Learn how to honor your ancestors, release past burdens, and invite new beginnings as you connect with the rhythms of nature and the cycles of life. With clear instructions, thoughtful reflections, and a guided ritual script, this course provides everything you need to create a meaningful Samhain celebration. Perfect for both beginners and experienced practitioners looking to deepen their spiritual practice during this powerful time of the year. The sacred Gaelic chant(s) used in this recording are with the permission of Céile Dé, an esoteric Celtic path of spiritual awakening.

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Meet your Teacher

Dee Hennessy

Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland

With a background in Philosophy, and a primary degree in Theology, Dee is a specialist in Mindful Leadership (knowing how to regulate ourselves as we support others). Dee helps over busy, humans to deepen their capacity to pause, to rest, and to prevent or recover from burnout, and so to blossom - to come home to calm and equanimity. Many years ago Dee herself experienced burnout as a committed, passionate professional, who understood little about real resilience and self-care. Further exploration in Philosophy, Eastern and Western Wisdom Traditions, and New Cosmology, has informed Dee's evidence-based perspective on the universe that offers a way to integrate scientific, spiritual, personal, and cultural viewpoints into a meaningful whole. In more recent years Dee completed an MSc in Mindfulness Based Interventions, & further specialist post-graduate training in Spiritual Companioning, Wisdom Supervision & Trauma Informed Online Facilitation. Dee is the founder of two unique gold standard programs, Compassionate Leadership for organizations, and Blossom, for women who want to develop exquisite self-care and resilient leadership skills. It is Dee's delight to share here simple practices from nature, neuroscience, and mindfulness, reminding us that we are human beings, not just human doings, and that we are made for ease, peace, joy, and connection. Dee loves that IT allows us to experience the reality that 'we are all just walking each other home.'

3 Days

361 students

4.8 stars

17 min / day

Awakening

English

Lesson 1

Unveiling Samhain: History, Myth, And Spiritual Significance

In this lesson, you’ll explore the rich history and deep spiritual significance of Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival that marks the turning of the seasons and the thinning of the veil between worlds. Discover how Samhain honors ancestors, facilitate transformation, and invites reflection on life and death. You’ll learn the modern relevance of this sacred time and how it can bring meaning to your own spiritual journey. Fonn is a Gaelic word that simultaneously means song, state of mind, and the land. The fuinn(plural) work on many different levels, they harmonize the three parts of us that relate to the three meanings of the word- the Spiritual, the Psychic or Otherworldly, and the physical. They are a powerful spiritual tool, that after chanting, can induce a deep meditative state. The fonn used in this lesson is Ah -Hu-Thi, a simple, yet mesmerizing chant that represents the three stages of the unfolding of creation. A -The Great Mystery draws in its breath....Hu - That breath is breathed out, and creation is born of the Mystery, and Thi - The Divine nature, beingness, and intention acts within the field of Creation.

Lesson 2

Preparing The Sacred Space: Tools, Altar, And Intention

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to prepare for your Samhain ritual by gathering the essential tools, setting up a meaningful altar, and creating a sacred space. Explore the symbolism behind key ritual items like candles, offerings, and seasonal decorations, while also discovering how to cleanse and energetically protect your space. Finally, you’ll focus on setting a clear intention for your ritual, ensuring it aligns with the themes of Samhain—honoring ancestors, releasing the old, and welcoming transformation. Fonn used in this lesson Siochaon Dia Dhuit. These words are still an everyday greeting in the Gaelic speaking parts of Ireland. As a fonn, the simple message and serene melody create an atmosphere of clarity and sacred calm. The Gaelic "Dia" (God) is linguistically related to the Sanskrit "Deva". Siochan Dia Dhuit - Peace of God be upon you - Shee-uch-ahn dee-ah choot.

Lesson 3

Honoring Samhain With Your Own Ritual

In this final lesson, you’ll be guided step-by-step through a complete Samhain ritual, designed to honor ancestors, release what no longer serves you, and invite new beginnings. With a detailed script, you’ll open sacred space, make offerings, reflect on the past year, and use divination (optional) to seek guidance for the future. The ritual concludes with closing the circle and grounding, leaving you with a deeper connection to the spirit world and the cycle of life. Perfect for a meaningful, personal Samhain celebration. There are three fonn chants in this lesson: 1) Gun Tigeadh Solas Nan Solas - a loving call to the light that lives in all things to show itself to the eye of our heart. Gun tigeadh, solas nan solas - Come light of lights - Goon tee-guch,sol-us nan sol-us, Air mo chridhe - To my heart - Air mo chree 2) Caim Agus Currach - the word Caim means encompassing or encircling. It is often used to mean a loving and protecting Divine Grace that encircles us wherever we go. The currach is a leather boat where we drift on the open sea until the hand of Grace takes us the where we need to be. Caim agus Corrach - Grace and Corracle - Kime ah-cus cu-rrach. 3). Siochan Dia Dhuit

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Recent Reviews

Caitlin

November 9, 2025

✨️🥰🙏🍀🍂

Nancy

November 2, 2025

Fantastic! My friends and I did this ritual on Samhain together. Thank you

Janet

November 1, 2025

This course was full of so much information and many meaningful rituals. The perfect balance! Also, the chanting is beautiful and healing. I will return to this course each year to honor Samhain. Thank you for offering it. 🙏🏻

Sherry

October 3, 2025

🙏🏼 beautful

Glenn

March 27, 2025

Thank you 🙏🙏

Anne

November 1, 2024

Beautiful blessings and ritual. Music was very moving

Laura

October 27, 2024

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