5 Spells to Cast the Week Before Samhain

As the final harvest festival and the Witches' New Year, Samhain is a powerful time for reflection, honoring ancestors, and letting go of the old to welcome the new. During the week leading up to Samhain, the veil between worlds is at its thinnest, making it an ideal time for spells and rituals. Here are five magical spells to perform as you prepare for this sacred night.

1. Protection Spell

As the veil thins, you may feel a heightened sense of energy around you. A protection spell can help shield you from any unwanted spiritual influences. Here’s a simple way to protect your space:

• Ingredients: Black salt, white candle, rosemary (or sage), and a protective stone like black tourmaline.
• Instructions:
  1. Cast a circle around yourself with black salt.
  2. Light the white candle and place it in front of you.
  3. Hold the rosemary or sage and your protective stone.
  4. Close your eyes, envisioning a protective light surrounding you.
  5. Say, “With this light, I am safe and sound, no harm shall cross this boundary around.”
  6. Extinguish the candle, thanking the elements for their protection.

2. Ancestor Communication Spell

Samhain is the perfect time to connect with loved ones who have passed on. An ancestor communication spell can open a channel for you to speak with them and receive guidance.

• Ingredients: A white candle, a piece of paper, a pen, and a personal object belonging to the person you wish to contact.
• Instructions:
  1. Light the candle in a quiet, dark room.
  2. Write a letter to your ancestor, asking any questions or simply sharing your thoughts.
  3. Place the personal object next to the candle and hold your letter in both hands.
  4. Focus on the person’s energy, asking for their presence.
  5. Say, “With this flame, I call to thee, loved one from across the sea. Come to me and share your light, guide me through this sacred night.”
  6. Let the candle burn for a few minutes as you meditate on their energy, then extinguish it.

3. Banishing Negativity Spell

Samhain is the end of the year in the Wheel of the Year, making it a great time to banish negativity and clear out old, stagnant energy.

• Ingredients: Black candle, salt, paper, pen, and a fire-safe bowl.
• Instructions:
  1. Light the black candle and sprinkle salt around you in a circle.
  2. Write down anything you wish to banish on the paper.
  3. Hold the paper and visualize those negative influences leaving your life.
  4. Say, “I release this pain, I release this fear, I banish it now, I make it clear.”
  5. Burn the paper in the bowl and let the ashes cool before disposing of them outside.

4. Divination Spell

Use this time to gain insight into the coming year with a simple divination spell. A tarot deck, pendulum, or scrying mirror can help you uncover messages from the spirit realm.

• Ingredients: Tarot deck (or another divination tool), candle (purple or blue), and a quiet space.
• Instructions:
  1. Light the candle and sit quietly with your chosen divination tool.
  2. Hold the tool and focus on your intention, asking the spirits for guidance.
  3. Say, “Spirits of wisdom, spirits of sight, reveal to me what lies in the night.”
  4. Proceed with your divination, taking note of any insights or symbols that come through.
  5. Thank the spirits for their guidance and extinguish the candle.

5. Prosperity Spell

As you welcome the new year, you may wish to invite abundance and prosperity into your life. This spell will help set your intentions for the months ahead.

• Ingredients: Green candle, cinnamon stick, coin, and a bay leaf.
• Instructions:
  1. Light the green candle and hold the coin in your dominant hand.
  2. Place the bay leaf and cinnamon stick in front of the candle.
  3. Focus on your desire for prosperity, visualizing it flowing into your life.
  4. Say, “With this flame, I call for wealth, abundance, and prosperity in perfect health.”
  5. Allow the candle to burn for a few minutes, then extinguish it.
  6. Carry the coin with you as a charm for continued prosperity.

These spells can help you harness the energy of the season, honor those who have passed, and set intentions for the year ahead. Remember to approach each ritual with respect, gratitude, and an open heart as you prepare to celebrate Samhain.