All Souls Night

October 31st

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Also known as Samhain

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The easiest witches' sabbat to name is the one landing squarely on October 31st.

 

This is the day the reaper comes to collect the harvest, and thus this sabbat is associated heavily with the death aspect of the cycle of life. Death is celebrated as an important part of life. Samhain is considered to be the day when the veil between the spirit world and the living world is as thin as can be, so many who do not normally experience the spirit world might at this time of year.

 

Many witches celebrate this sabbat with yet another feast that includes a place set at the table for ancestors and other members of the dead. Others will bake something special for their altar as a gift to the spirits. This is also a special time of year for visiting the graves of those who have passed, leaving offerings of flowers and small fruits as gifts.

 

In the Tarot, this card might be translated from the Death card or the Ten of Swords.