Tomorrow is the third and Last Harvest of the 2023 autumn season. Although this holiday (which is also known by most as Halloween and by many as Samhain) is celebrated around the world by those that embrace the rich history of many traditions that originated in Paganism, most don’t realize that is what they are doing… or that this holiday carries special significance as the eve of the Day of the Dead when the veil is at its thinnest between our world and those that have passed.
Like with new moons and full moons, I usually do a spread to check in with myself and give myself some direction for the next couple of months for each solstice, equinox, and other Sabbats. Unfortunately, I was unable to do my normal Sabbat reading this month, so I picked one off the internet that fit the theme of the holiday to do instead.
Card to describe the upcoming darker half of my year.
Banshee – You are going to have to stay on top of self destructive tendencies over the next few months. They are due to rise up and become a problem.
What do my ancestors want me to know.
Silence – Keep up on your meditation. It can help in combating those self destructive tendencies as well as keep your connection to your ancestors and guides stronger over the dark months ahead.
Why this message is important for me to know.
Divination – You get more out of yourself (and out of your ancestors and guides as well) when you keep up on your meditation. It is easy to lose yourself in the rush, but healthier not to.
How can I protect myself from negative energy.
Owl – Don’t ignore the encroaching darkness within you when it comes. Use your tools to confront it and bear it back instead.
A shadow aspect of myself that’s calling me to explore.
Dark Moon – Some of the triggers of your depression live in the past. It isn’t all chemical.
Guidance from my ancestors.
Ancestors atop Transformation – Make sure when you petition your ancestors for guidance that the one’s speaking to you have your best interests and well-being at heart.
Twisting the Leaf 