Tag Archives: Samhain

Samhain/All Hallow’s Eve Soul Cakes

Posted on October 24, 2022 by David Taliesin

The Soul Cake is part of traditional Samhain/All Hallows Eve festivities in the British Isles. The cakes are flat and round, scented with saffron, mixed spices and currants.During the 19th and early 20th centuries children would go ‘souling’ on Samhain … Continue reading →

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Divination Ritual for Samhain

Posted on October 20, 2022 by David Taliesin

Here is the ritual we did to close this past Sunday’s Welcoming Circle at Asheville Raven and Crone. It’s one possibility for the upcoming celebration of Samhain or can be used any other time as well. SAMHAIN DIVINATION RITUAL ANOINTING … Continue reading →

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Samhain Divination: The Pentacle Tarot Spread

Posted on October 12, 2022 by David Taliesin

Since the veil between the worlds is thin this time of year, Samhain is known as a good time to do divination work. My favorite spread as of late is the Pentacle Spread which includes the four elements, a spirit … Continue reading →

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Remembering a Man I Never Met…Talking to My Ancestors

Posted on October 10, 2022 by David Taliesin

Henry was my great grandfather who emigrated to this country with his wife many years ago. Together they learned English, lived through the Great Depression and found a way to raise 10 healthy, happy children. Although I never met him … Continue reading →

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Samhain/All Saints: The Great Cloud of Witnesses

Posted on October 5, 2022 by David Taliesin

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us. [Heb … Continue reading →

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Samhain Ritual 2021

Posted on October 16, 2021 by David Taliesin

INTRODUCTION Begin the ritual by saying the following: Tonight is Samhain which, for some, signifies the end of one year and the beginning of another. The Ancestors are very close and they have been journeying with us faithfully through this … Continue reading →

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Listening to the Gabble Ratchets

Posted on October 10, 2020 by David Taliesin

I was out in the yard catching up with my next door neighbor. What we heard next brought our conversation to a screeching, or shall I say honking, halt. It was the sound of a flock of geese flying overhead … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Ritual

Posted on October 15, 2018 by David Taliesin

Here is the group ritual we did last night to close The Welcoming Circle. Thanks to everyone who attended. Ancestor Ritual October 2018 The Welcoming Circle Written by Tree Higgins Calling of Quarters Hail, Guardian of the East! Keeper of … Continue reading →

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Samhain: Gathering Provisions to Survive the Winter Seasons of Our Lives

Posted on October 24, 2017 by David Taliesin

“Because the climate of the seasons was one so difficult to predict, Samhain was a celebration of bounty but also a time of fear. No matter how much preparation was done, one could never be sure what was to come … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Ritual

Posted on October 11, 2017 by David Taliesin

Here is the Ancestor Ritual we did at Sunday’s Welcoming Circle. I promised to post it! ANCESTOR RITUAL CASTING THE CIRCLE (from A Year of Ritual) Tonight we cast our circle with the apple, An ancient symbol of the Goddess … Continue reading →

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