Samhain. Rituals, Recipes, and Ceremonies for Halloween

The Wheel of the Year, or the cycle of sabbats, is eight main celebrations observed by modern practitioners of Wicca and priests of natural magic.

This book is primarily devoted to Samhain (October 31 - November 1), known as Halloween in the West. However, it also provides an overview of all the sabbats of the Wheel of the Year. You will learn the differences between ancient and modern rituals and how to conduct them. 

You will find specific divinations and spell formulas. You can make homemade gifts for your loved ones and prepare delicious festive dishes using the suggested recipes. It doesn't matter where in the world you live - in a city or rural area. Thanks to our book, you will be able to adapt the traditions and practices of celebrating the sabbats to your own life and its conditions.

In the first part, "Ancient Rituals," we will talk about the history, mythology, and legends of pre-Christian traditions, the echoes of which can still be found in the modern world. In the section "Modern Rituals," themes and elements of the customs of celebrating the sabbats adhered to by modern pagans are revealed. The chapter "Spells and Divinations" is dedicated to customs related to the season or based on folklore. In the next chapter, "Recipes and Handmade Gifts," ideas for home decoration, gifts that can be made by oneself, and seasonal recipes are suggested. In the chapter "Prayers and Invocations," ready-made prayers and invocations that can be used in rituals, meditations, and journaling are provided. In the chapter "Celebration Rituals," you will find descriptions of three rituals: for situations when you celebrate the sabbat alone, with a partner, or in a group. Finally, in the concluding part of the book, you will find a complete list of correspondences for a specific sabbat in various cultures, from magical motifs and deities to symbols, food, preferred colors, and more. At Samhain, the Wheel of the Year completes its cycle. People feel that the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead becomes thin. That is why Samhain is considered the most appropriate time for magic and divination. In our edition, you will find numerous ideas for rituals and divinations, unusual party scenarios, and delicious recipes. After reading this book, you will have the knowledge and inspiration to celebrate the sabbat with joy. The publication is suitable for anyone looking to maintain a connection with nature and its endless cycles, to flow with the life's stream and enjoy this journey. It will be a pleasant addition for those who want to celebrate holidays in an unusual and original way. For Wiccans and Neo-Pagans, this book will become a desk guide in honoring the sabbats of the Wheel of the Year. Samhain is a mystical time. Today, residents of large and small cities have the opportunity to touch its mysteries or just have fun with family and friends.

In our edition, there is complete information whether you want to immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere and honor the spirits or host a festive party in bright costumes, visiting neighbors with the words "trick or treat!".