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Tigress · Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:15 pm Post subject: Commonly accepted correspondences

Commonly accepted correspondences:

Also called: Allhallowmas, All Hallows Eve, All Saints & All Souls,
Day of the Dead

Symbolism: Third Harvest, the Dark Mysteries, Rebirth through Death

Dates: October 31 thru early November

Colors: Black, Orange, Indigo, White, Silver, Gold, Red

Tools: Votive candles, Cauldron, Pumpkins, Divination tools, Magic
mirror

Energy: Death & Transformation; New Year

Deities: Crone Goddesses, Dying/Aging Gods, Sacrificial Gods, Death
and Otherworld Deities including: Anubis, Arianrhod, Astarte, Baba
Yaga Beansidhe (Banshee), Belili, Bran, Cailleach Beara, Cernunnos,
Cerridwen, Demeter, Hathor, Hecate, Hel, Horned God, Inanna, Ishtar,
Isis, Kali, Kore, Lakshmi, Lilith, the Morrigan, Nephthys, Odin,
Osiris, Oya, Persephone, Pomona, Rhiannon, Tlazoteotl

Herbs: Mugwort (for divination), Sage, Straw, Pumpkin Seeds, Apple
Leaf, Thistle, Allspice, Broom, Catnip, Deadly Nightshade*, Mandrake*,
Oak Leaves, Patchoulie, Chrysanthemum, Rosemary (for rememberance of
ancestors), Mullin seeds (for abundance), Rue, Calendula, Sunflower
Petals & seeds, Wild Ginseng, Wormwood, Tarragon, Bay Leaf, Hazel Nut,
Pine Needles, Nettle, Garlic
*CAUTION: Poisonous, do not take internally or apply to skin!

Rituals: Honoring of ancestors, Releasing the old, Foreseeing the
future, Gaining understanding death and rebirth, All forms of
Divination

Symbols: Gourds, Apples, Black Cats, Balefire, Waning Moon,
Jack-O-Lanterns, Besoms, Cauldron, Mask

Metals: Gold, Steel, Brass, Iron

Incense: Heliotrope, Apple, Sage, Mint, Nutmeg, Copal, Sandalwood,
Mastic Resin, Benzoin, Sweetgrass, Wormwood, Mugwort, Myrrh or
Patchouli

Stones: Jet, Obsidian, Smoky Quartz, Hematite, Onyx, all Black Stones,
Amber, Pyrite, Garnet, Clear Quartz, Marble, Sandstone, Diamond, Ruby

Foods: Turnips, Apples, Gourds, Cranberry Muffins, Corn, Hazel Nuts,
Herbal Teas, Nuts, Mulled Wines, Cider, Pumpkin dishes, Poultry, Beef,
Pork

Animals: Stag, Cat, Owl, Jackal, Elephant, Ram, Crow, Scorpion, Heron,
Robin, Bat
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RavenStar · Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:58 pm Post subject:

Tigress

I do ~ at least I try to ~ every year although it's usually just a simple little ceremony.

Thanks for that infomation ~ it's really very good and useful

Riktor48 · Admin Joined: 11 Aug 2007 Posts: 1286 Location: Essex, UK

Thanks from me too, Tigress....... most useful.

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SageCat · Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:04 pm Post subject:

I learned of a little ceremony/ritual a while ago where you prepare and cook a meal for someone who has passed over and you kind of act as though they are there with you again. I normally do it for my mum, and I think it's a lovely little ritual. I leave the food out afterwards for wildlife to enjoy. Another thing I always do is to light a candle and put in in the window for all the lost souls.

This is my favourite festival. It resonates with something in me and I just find it very magickal.

Thanks for the info Tigress ............... very informative.
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Koko · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 2:22 am Post subject:

I just follow a simple prayer/blessing for those who have passed. I do think I will try what SC mentioned...it sounds beautiful. Thanks for the info everyone!
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RavenStar · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:17 am Post subject:

Tigress · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 6:13 pm Post subject:

In the southern part of Mexico....and I believe through out Mexico...they make all kinds of cookies; candies;breads, etc. They line the bed with candles and place all the goodies on the bed....they leave it there all night... praying all night.....the next morning they allow the children to take some of the candies and cookies.... At leaset this is what my ex mother in law did...
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Minty · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:17 pm Post subject:

I shall be doing something to mark the passing of my Nana at Christmas last year. I never thought that I would miss her as much as I do, and she loved candles so I think I will make a big one and dedicate it to her. She would have liked that.

BB, Minty. xx
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herneoakshield · VII - The Chariot Joined: 14 Aug 2007 Posts: 142

At Samhain I try to remember all those who have passed over, this year I will be marking the passing of Cosmic Fool who is still keenly and sadly missed (died November 9th last year) but remembering those who have passed is only a small part of Samhain for me, It's a time of Deep introspection, where I look at myself and how I have lived the last year, what needs to change etc. I do a small ritual to 'banish' some of the negative aspects of myself, and to help bring about the changes I need to make.
It's my favourite time of year, and certainly my favourite festival even though due to what I do within it, it can also be the most challenging and sometimes painful experience.

I will also do a little scrying into the coming year to see what it may possibly hold for me

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SalemWitchChild · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:59 am Post subject:

Before I had my daughter we use to join up with a coven on Beltaine and Samhain. We haven't done that since she was a baby because it's so hard to enjoy it and take care of her. Plus we want to keep her seperate from our beliefs. So we just normally light a candle and do a little something at home after she's in bed and most of the town is sleeping.