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  2. Samhain - Wikipedia

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    Samhain (/ ˈ s ɑː w ɪ n / SAH-win, / ˈ s aʊ ɪ n / SOW-in, Irish: [ˈsˠəunʲ], Scottish Gaelic: [ˈs̪ãũ.ɪɲ]) or Sauin (Manx: [ˈsoːɪnʲ]) is a Gaelic festival on 1 November marking the end of the harvest season and beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year. [1]

  3. Get Witchy with These 3 Halloween Rituals - AOL

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    Spell & Chime Candles. amazon.com. $11.99. A scrying ritual for Halloween. On the night of Samhain or Halloween, you can leave food and wine offerings by the front door or on your altar, if you ...

  4. Wheel of the Year - Wikipedia

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    Neopagans honoring the dead as part of a Samhain ritual. Samhain (/ ˈ s ɑː w ɪ n /), or Sauin, is the name of a traditional Gaelic festival held around 1 November. Its Welsh name is Calan Gaeaf. For Wiccans, it is a time to celebrate the lives of those who have passed on, and it often involves paying respect to ancestors, family members ...

  5. The Origin Story of Halloween Is Deeper and Darker Than You ...

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    The OG Halloween predates Christianity, stretching all the way to an ancient Celtic celebration (and by ancient we mean about 2,000 years ago) known as Samhain (pronounced "sow-in") that took ...

  6. Apotropaic magic - Wikipedia

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    Apotropaic magical rituals were practiced throughout the ancient Near East and ancient Egypt. Fearsome deities were invoked via ritual in order to protect individuals by warding away evil spirits. Fearsome deities were invoked via ritual in order to protect individuals by warding away evil spirits.

  7. Get Witchy with These 3 Halloween Rituals - AOL

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    Learn how to celebrate Halloween or Samhain like a real witch, with altar cleansing, scrying, and tarot reading rituals.

  8. What Is Samhain and How to Celebrate It - AOL

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    October 31 brings the celebration of Samhain, the halfway point between the autumnal equinox and winter solstice. It marks the beginning of the “darker half” of the year. The autumn harvest is ...

  9. Incantation - Wikipedia

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    An incantation, spell, charm, enchantment, or bewitchery is a magical formula intended to trigger a magical effect on a person or objects. The formula can be spoken, sung, or chanted . An incantation can also be performed during ceremonial rituals or prayers .