31/10/2025
I hosted a beautiful Samhain gathering last night, as we gathered to welcome and honour our ancestors. There was laughter, tears, release, reclamation, and magic.
Here’s a few simple ways you can honour your loved ones this Samhain (although, honestly, you can do this at any time, you don’t need a special day!)
🕯️Place a candle on a north facing window sill - as you place the candle, tell your loved ones you are open to them visiting. The candle is said to show them the way.
♥️Make an altar to your loved ones. It doesn’t need to be fancy. Place photos, cherished items, something to eat or a cup of tea, perhaps. And sit at your altar and talk to them - tell them everything you would want them to know. This is a really good way to gently process grief - let your emotions flow.
Set an extra place at the table for them - have a dinner with friends and family, and set extra places, share stories and memories.
Write a letter to your loved one - tell them everything you want to say, good or bad. Sometimes it’s easier to get things off our chest once the person has transitioned. This will help you on your own grief journey, and I really believe it facilitates healing with those in spirit too.
And remember - don’t be afraid to cry, scream, shout, show your emotions. Honouring our ancestors helps YOU to heal and work through grief as much as anything else.
If you are interested to learn more about how we can be more open about death and dying, do sign up for my series on Sacred End of Life through the link in my bio.
