Samhain: A Modern Witch’s Guide to History, Folklore, Rituals, Spells, Ancestor Work, Divination & Seasonal Magic (The Witch's Wheel Collection)
Language: English
Published by Alder & Vale Press, 2026
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- Title
- Samhain: A Modern Witch’s Guide to History, Folklore, Rituals, Spells, Ancestor Work, Divination & Seasonal Magic (The Witch's Wheel Collection)
- Author
- Cresswell, Isobel
- Publisher
- Alder & Vale Press
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1922575909
- ISBN 13
- 9781922575906
- Series
- Book 1 of 1: The Witch's Wheel Collection
WHEN THE VEIL GROWS THIN, THE OLD STORIES COME ALIVE.
As autumn deepens and the nights grow longer, Samhain marks a powerful turning point in the Wheel of the Year: a season of endings and beginnings, remembrance and reflection, divination and magic.
Samhain: A Modern Witch’s Guide to History, Folklore, Rituals, Spells, Ancestor Work, Divination & Seasonal Magic invites you to explore this ancient festival through its history, folklore, traditions, and living spiritual practices. Whether you are discovering Samhain for the first time or looking to deepen an established practice, this beautifully researched guide offers meaningful ways to connect with the season while understanding the traditions behind it.
Journey into the Celtic roots and folklore of Samhain, explore beliefs surrounding the Otherworld and the thinning veil, and discover how centuries of tradition have shaped the ways this festival is understood and celebrated today.
Then bring Samhain into your own practice with seasonal rituals, witchcraft, spellwork, ancestor work, divination, hearth magic, reflection practices, and celebrations designed for modern life.
Inside, you’ll explore:
- The history and origins of Samhain, from early Irish traditions to its place within the modern Wheel of the Year
- Folklore, customs, symbols, and beliefs surrounding spirits, the Otherworld, protection, fire, feasting, and the changing season
- Samhain rituals and spells for release, protection, transition, remembrance, gratitude, and intention
- Ancestor work and ancestral traditions, with thoughtful approaches to remembrance, offerings, altars, and connection
- Divination practices suited to the season, including methods for reflection, insight, and looking toward the year ahead
- Hearth and home practices, including seasonal foods, sacred spaces, decorations, and ways to create a meaningful Samhain atmosphere
- Ideas for celebrating Samhain alone, with family, with friends, or as part of a personal witchcraft practice
- Reflection and journaling practices for honoring what has passed and preparing for the next turn of the Wheel
- Guidance for building a Samhain practice that feels personal, grounded, and sustainable year after year
Rather than treating Samhain as simply a collection of spells or aesthetic traditions, this guide explores the stories, beliefs, and historical threads that give the season its depth. It leaves room for personal spirituality while distinguishing historical tradition from modern practice, making it an accessible companion for witches, pagans, Celtic spirituality readers, folklore lovers, and anyone curious about the Wheel of the Year.
There's no need for an elaborate altar, a cabinet full of herbs, or years of experience with witchcraft. You can begin with a candle, a remembered name, a seasonal meal, an act of reflection, or a simple ritual that carries meaning for you.
Step across the threshold, honor those who came before, and discover the enduring magic of Samhain.
The Wheel is turning. Your Samhain practice begins here.
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