As we honor the thinning veil at Samhain,
We welcome the energies of transformation,
Connection,
And remembrance.
The air is tinged with the crisp coolness of autumn and nature prepares for a descent into the soft hush of winter.
It may be helpful to light a candle for your practice today.
Find a quiet space where you can sit or lie down comfortably,
Allowing your body to settle into the present moment.
Gently allow your eyes to close or let your gaze soften.
Take some deep breaths,
Inhaling the cool autumn air of Samhain and exhaling any remnants of the fading warmth of summer.
Envision the landscape around you adorned with the colors of fall,
A tapestry of reds,
Browns,
And fading greens beneath the expansive sky.
Feel the ground beneath you connecting with the earth.
This is Samhain,
A time when the boundaries between the seen and the unseen are permeable.
In this moment of transformation,
There's an opportunity to connect with the energies beyond the veil.
Begin to turn your attention inward using this opportunity for reflection and connection.
Allow yourself to be in between this world and the other with each inhale,
Making space for communication and connection with each exhale.
Begin to visualize a sacred space before you where the veil between worlds is thin.
The colors of autumn surround you,
Dancing with the flickering of flames,
And the air carries whispers from beyond.
Feel the energy of magic and prophecy infusing this space.
It is a gateway,
A threshold between the known and the unknown,
A bridge between life and the spirit world.
As you immerse yourself in this vision,
Notice how your body responds to the swirling energy to being in between.
In this moment of remembrance,
Explore the gifts that Samhain brings.
Honor and remember ancestors and beloved ones who have crossed the veil.
Feel their presence as you breathe and take comfort.
Feel the hues of reverence and connection,
A celebration of the continuity of life beyond this physical realm.
Now,
Deep in between this world and the other,
Begin to connect with the essence of the veil,
Feeling its invitation to seek wisdom from those who have walked before,
Of ancestors and spirits.
Allow their essence to fill you with reverence,
Connection,
And knowing.
With each breath,
Open your heart to the whispers of wisdom from beyond.
As you hear the last breath of prophecy and magic from the other world,
Take a moment to set intentions for the coming days,
Weeks,
And months.
How can you embrace the wisdom and transformation that Samhain offers?
What aspects of Samhain do you want to be a part of?
What knowledge or wisdom has blossomed within you during this time in between?
With each breath,
Infuse your intentions with the transformative energy and the ancestral knowledge you've received.
As you feel ready,
Gently bring awareness back to the present space.
Feel the ground beneath you,
The air around you,
And the connection and wisdom within you.
Gently open your eyes,
Ready to embrace the unfolding journey of transformation,
Your heart filled with reverence and a spirit attuned to the mysteries beyond the veil.
Happy Samhain.
