Sanhain (Sow-an)



Halloween
Commonly Celebrated: October 31st

Symbols: Cauldron, pentacle, broom or bessom, crystals, tarot, runes, pumpkin, jack-o-lantern, apples, apple cider, mulled wine.

Actions: Final harvest, preparation for winter, scrying, divination of all types, story telling, contemplation of the previous and present harvests, evaluation of the outcome of goals set, tended and harvested, release of loved ones who have passed during the past year, release of emotional baggage, general inner-cleansing and release of the old year; the Celtic New year.

Colors: Orange and black and/or black and white for the God and Goddess