Culture | Samhain Traditions – Hālau 'Aha Hui Lānākila

What should you do during your Samhain ritual? Here are a few ideas taken from the most popular Samhain and Halloween traditions.

Hold a dumb supper. On Samhain’s evening, place pictures of the deceased on the dinner table. Light some candles. Eat your meal in silence to honour those who died in the past year. Open up your psychic sense to see if the dead have joined you. More info here.
Make an offering to the dead. Before you eat, set aside a portion of the meal for the dead. It doesn’t have to be only the deceased of the year: it can be your family ancestors, or any other spirit. When you are done eating, place the dish on your altar next to the pictures representing them. Say a few words to honour them. When the ritual is over, leave the offering on your porch overnight.
Make a shamanic journey. Samhain is the perfect time of the year to travel between the worlds, since the veil is thinner (I don’t know how many times I wrote that already!). On Samhain evening, cast a sacred circle of power like you usually do. Then, get into a state of transe (you can listen to a drumming track like this one). When you’re ready, imagine that you are going down through a rabbit hole. Then, let the images flow. Learn more about shamanic journeying here.
Carve a pentagram into a pumpkin for protection. I found this amazing tutorial if you’re interested. When you’re done, charge your pumpkins with energy. Ask the God and Goddess of Samhain to activate your spell. Then, place your pumpkin on your porch to protect your home.
Bob for apples. You remember the kid’s game we talked about? To turn it into a divination game, carve a rune into each apple. Ask a question out loud before your start. The apple that you pick will give you the answer.

Of course, those are only a few suggestions. Since Samhain has a very rich history, the possibilities are endless! You could even invent your own Samhain tradition. The important part is to make it work for you!

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