Emporiblog - Samhain

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Hello all!! I have been waiting for this all year, welcome to our Samhain post!!


Samhain marks the end of harvest season and the beginning of winter. It was historically observed in Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man. The Welsh have their own version of Samhain called Calan Gaeaf, as do the Cornish with Kalan Gwav and the Brittany festival of Kalan Goañv. Other spellings and variations of Samhain include:

- Sauin (Isle of Man)
- Samain (Irish)
- Samuin (Irish)
- Samhainn (Scottish)
- Samhuinn (Scottish)



Colours

Here are some colours associated with Samhain:

- Orange
- Black
- Brown
- Purple
- Yellow
- Red
- White
- Silver

If you don't have any of these colours for Candles, white will be fine!



Flowers/Herbs/Trees

Below are some of the Flora linked to Samhain:

- Mugwort
- Sage
- Wormwood
- Rosemary
- Apple
- Heather
- Oak
- Myrrh
- Yarrow
- Marigolds
- Chrysanthemum
- Rowan
- Lavender
- Garlic
- Calendula
- Rose
- Cedar
- Hazel
- Hemlock
- Yew
- Allspice



Incense

The best incense to use for Samhain are:

- Sage
- Rosemary
- Myrrh
- Sandalwood
- Patchouli
- Sweetgrass
- Drangonsblood
- Lavender
- Rose
- Pumpkin spice



Crystals

The best Crystals to use on Samhain are:

- Obsidian
- Smokey Quartz
- Onyx
- Bloodstone
- Jet
- Carnelian
- Amethyst
- Citrine
- Lapis Lazuli
- Hematite
- Rhodonite
- Aquamarine
- Moonstone
- Ruby
- Amber
- Pyrite
- Garnet

Any other black Crystals or Crystals you're drawn to can be used too!



Food/Drink

Here are some foods and drinks associated with Samhain:

- Apples/Apple Juice
- Pumpkin
- Pomegranate
- Cider
- Wine
- Pears
- Roasted game birds
- Root vegetables
- Sweetcorn
- Stew
- Potatoes
- Grains
- Squash
- Turnips



The veil is thinning. Now is a good time for divination work and spirit communication. It is also important to honour those who are no longer with us today.

However you celebrate today, please do it safely!

Please keep your pets in tonight, especially BLACK CATS!


Blessings,

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