11/01/2025
Before Halloween, there was Samhain, the Celtic New Year.
A sacred threshold between worlds, when the veil thins and the ancestors draw near.
This was not a night of fear, but of reverence. A time to honor death as part of life, to release what has served its purpose and to welcome the dark season as a teacher, not a threat.
The hearth fires burned bright while the world outside grew still. Offerings were made for those who came before. The air carried the scent of earth, smoke and evergreen, symbols of protection, remembrance and the promise of return.
Those who kept these observances held close a quiet wisdom: that every ending carries within it the seed of new beginnings.
Samhain calls us back to that knowing. To walk gently with nature’s rhythm, to listen, to let go and to begin again.
✨ Samhain Spirit Tea ✨
A beautiful tea for honoring ancestors, opening intuition and welcoming the new year with warmth and courage.
🌱 1 tsp mugwort - for dreamwork, intuition and connection to the unseen
🌱 1 tsp elderberries - for protection and vitality
🌱 1 tsp hawthorn berries - to open and protect the heart
🌱 1/2 tsp rosemary - for remembrance and clarity
🌱 1/2 tsp orange peel - for brightness and renewal
🌱 1/4tsp cinnamon chips - for warmth and grounding
🌱 A touch of honey or maple syrup to sweeten what’s been and welcome what’s to come. This tea is so delicious I prefer it without!
🖤 Combine all herbs in a heatproof jar or teapot. Pour 12oz of just boiled water over the herbs. Cover and let steep for 10-15 minutes, longer for a stronger tea. Strain and sweeten with honey or maple syrup, if desired.
Wishing you all a beautiful night.
Happy herbing 🌱
