The Magickal Pen

The (basic) Astrology of Samhain

The astrological imprint of Samhain is one of an energy of mystery, intuitive gifts, secrets, passion and more. The solar month of Scorpio holds the space for the parting of the veils and the celebration of Samhain on either date, October 31st or November 6-7th. Scorpio is a Water sign of the Fixed modality, and is also the only astrological sign that has three (3) levels of experience available to it. All of these attributes very juicy for the hallows of Samhain.

The traditional assignation of the Scorpion to Scorpio as its image is only one of the three forms this sign may take. The other two are that of the Eagle and the Phoenix; giving scorpio layers of dimensional energy that serve this time of interaction with the layers of the veiled worlds and our own. Additionally, Scorpio is of the Water element with…

This time of the year, more than any other, is steeped in celebration of the occult. Occult in this sense meaning that which is hidden – although I would add, in plain sight. Spirits, witches, supernatural creatures and being mindful of the convergence of the ancestor’s realm and the living come to life in a tableau that is magickal, mundane and commercial. The penultimate day is October 31st. and the celebration of Halloween, or Samhain as it is commonly known as a spiritual observance.

The name Samhain (pronounced: SAH-win/SOW-in/SAH-wen) is derived from a Gaelic celebration that marked the final harvest. The celebration heralded Winter and the imminent darkness and often lack of stores if the harvest had not been as productive as possible. Death could potentially be waiting for those who found difficulty in surviving the harsh winter. Many who follow the Wheel of the Year use…

It’s October 8th, the eve of our kick-off of year 4 of 30-Days of Samhain. Just completed a virtual ESBAT celebration honoring the Last Qrt. Moon in Astrological Cancer. Check it out on Youtube. Enjoy!

Picks from the altar for a closer look…

Fall has arrived and cooler weather invites us outdoors before the Winter cold sets in. This book was a lovely inspiration to get me out there and communing in nature. Enjoy….

Encounters with Nature Spirits: Co-creating with the Elemental Kingdom, by R. Ogilvie Crombie

Findhorn Press, 9781620558379, 232 pp., 2018 (3rd. Edition)

Encounters with Nature Spirits: Co-creating with the Elemental Kingdom is one of those rare books that immediately takes you out of your head and transports you into the woods or a park, sun shining down and warm as you observe the play and interactions of those lesser seen beings. This little treasure is separated into bite-size chapters and explores the relationship between the author R. Ogilvie Crombie (“ROC”) as he is affectionately known, Pan and the many and diverse elementals and spirits of the natural world.

There is no doubt that Ogilvie was an initiate of an ancient…

BONUS VIRTUAL EVENT:A Special Esbat the eve before 30-Days of Samhain begins its countdown!

ESBAT: Last Qrt. Moon in Astrological Cancer – Thursday, October 8th @ 7pm

This Esbat ritual will make use of the energy of the Last Qrt. Waning Moon in astrological Cancer to begin the journey of “30-Days of Samhain”, an exploration of connection to our beloved ancestors and the hidden worlds.We will call to the gifts of our intuitive nature, strengthen the power of healing our losses and stand in the light of a darkness that awakens our truth of home and family.

This ritual will be one of preparation as we stand at the mid-point of the Full Moon in Aries and the New Moon in Libra. Fire and Air are the mantles of our creative self and Cancer provides the cardinal energy of creating sanctuary.

Note: Pre-registration is required to receive…