We are Pleasant Gehman and Crystal Ravenwolf, a duo of divination divas, “spiritual sisters from another mister”. We’re life-long Tarotistas, obsessed with all things esoteric and paranormal.
We’ve created this blog to share our knowledge and to connect with the vibrant worldwide metaphysical and paranormal community. Watch for our book “Walking The Tarot Path” in 2017.
We hope this blog is as fun for you to read as it is for us to write…Enjoy!
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| An antique photograph...back when Halloween was really scary |
The end of October is a magical time, no matter what traditions you believe in. The days are sunny, but there’s a crisp charge in the air and colorful leaves on the ground, heralding the coming of winter. As we draw closer to Halloween, the anticipation grows. Some say the veil is thinning, and the spirit world is thisclose to our mundane, mortal world.
Though kids have been planning their costumes and trick or
treat routes for weeks, October 31st is no longer just a holiday for
children. Thanks to voluptuous horror hostess Elvira- and the generation(s) who
grew up mesmerized by her- for decades,
Halloween has been celebrated just as
enthusiastically by adults too. But for witches, Wiccans and woo-woo’s all over the world, this time of the year is
so much more than haunted houses,
practical jokes, crazy parties and dressing up.
What the average
citizen calls Halloween, neo-pagans celebrate as Samhain- correctly pronounced “saah-win” or “saa-ween” – which is a Celtic Sabbath.
The way most pagans see it, the veil
separating realm of the living from the dead has grown thinner, and on this most
sacred of days, we honor our ancestors, those that have crossed the river
before us.
Like the Mexican Dia
De Los Muertos or Day Of The Dead, we visit the gravesites of loved ones, cleaning
and tending to their burial places, often setting up ancestral altars honoring
the lives of our departed. Amidst the flowers are photographs, mementos and
offerings left with love for deceased family members, dear friends and well-loved
loved fur babies. Many also leave random offerings outside for any lost or
wandering spirits, and our dinner tables are carefully and respectfully set
with a place( or places) for the dead.
2016 Has been a tough
year for many; there has been a lot of loss. Since our beloved David Bowie
passed in January, it seems as though
iconic celebrities have been dropping
like flies, too, affecting the mass consciousness. Of course, it would be more than appropriate
to set up an altar or a shrine for any
or all of these gifted artists.
Samhain also marks
the beginning of the Pagan New Year, so
it is a time of reflection. The long days of winter are soon upon us, and we
welcome the darkness and silence by spending
time with our shadow selves, remembering the lessons we have learned. We offer prayers
of gratitude for all the blessings we’ve received in the past year.
Now is an optimal time to look back at your life- perusing any
journals you’ve kept, photos you’ve taken adventures you’ve experienced. Consider what you’ve achieved, and also what
you wish to accomplish. Because the veil is lifting, Samain is also a wonderful time
to seek guidance for the New Year by reading Tarot or Lenormand cards, through
Runes, Scrying or any other form of divination you choose.
We love this sacred time of year… and as we prepare our offerings
to the loved ones now residing beyond the veil, we wish you a happy-and safe-
Halloween, and a fabulous New Year full of bright hope… may your lives be
blessed and bountiful!
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| Crystal and Pleasant by Maharet Hughes |
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