The Witch’s Cauldron By Adriane Campbell
THE CELEBRATION OF CYCLES The Day of the Dead, also known as Día De Los Muertos, has always been one of the most important tradition celebrations and is celebrated from October 31st–November 2nd. The Day of the Dead is ancestral and earth aligned when the veil is thinnest. It is a time to remember and connect to our deceased ancestors, guides, and loved ones. It is a time of communication and clarity. We speak to them and feel their lively energy wherever they are on the astral plane.
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This is not only a day of honoring the deceased, but it is also a moment of honoring life, for time does not exist in this moment. We honor the past, the present, and the future in a full circle rotating through to the core of the Earth. We honor and celebrate the lives and memories of those who are not with us physically, allowing the magic of the thin veil to carry their messages to us. It is a celebration of both life and death. There are so many rituals that can be done during this time. Many people select to make offerings in their home or at cemeteries to honor the dead. Many bring offerings such as food, drinks, or personal items for an opportunity to seek guidance. Some make
Day of the Dead sugar skulls and mark on it the name of the one being celebrated. The traditional flower associated with this day is the Marigold. With its sweet aroma, it engulfs the senses and opens the soul to the day of connection. Marigold allows the thinking mind to release and welcoming the experience. With so much death, celebration, and life cycles, one of my favorite Day of the Dead rituals is a bath ritual. Bath rituals have been used
for cleansing and recharging the body and aura for centuries. It is how I typically prepare myself for witchcraft and magic work. In a ritual bath all five elements are represented. The four elements typically discussed are earth, air, water, and fire. The fifth element discussed here is yourself. It is necessary to understand the magic that you hold and
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