Samhain Sabbat Ritual, hosted by the Aspen Temple

Welcome to the Samhain Sabbat Ritual hosted by the Aspen Temple! Join us for a magical evening on October 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM (Eastern Time) as we celebrate this sacred time of year.

The time of year has come for us to pause, look inward, and honor the sacred turning of the Wheel—it is time for our annual Samhain Sabbat Ritual! Samhain, pronounced sow-in, is one of the most important festivals in the Pagan year. Rooted in ancient Celtic tradition, it is historically seen as the Witch’s New Year and the final harvest, but its most profound significance lies in the belief that the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest. This liminal night, celebrated on the eve of October 31st, allows the spirits of the dead, our beloved ancestors, and the creatures of the Otherworld to walk more freely among the living. It is a powerful time to honor those who have passed, reflect on the lessons of the year, release what no longer serves us, and prepare for the quiet introspection of the cold months ahead.

Here are some correspondences associated with the energies of Samhain:

• Colors: Black (the dark half of the year, death), Orange (the final harvest, bonfires), Deep Purple, White (spirit and purification).
• Animals: Cats (especially black), Bats, Owls, Crows, Ravens, Stags.
• Gods & Goddesses: The Crone Aspect of the Goddess, Hecate, Cerridwen, Hel, Odin, Hades, Anubis, The Morrígan, and all Ancestor/Underworld Deities.
• Crystals/Minerals: Obsidian, Jet, Smoky Quartz, Black Tourmaline, Carnelian.
• Oils & Incense: Mugwort, Rosemary, Sage, Myrrh, Patchouli, Pine, Frankincense.
• Herbs: Rosemary (for remembrance), Mugwort (for divination/dreams), Sage (for cleansing), Apple Leaves, Hazelnuts, Oak.
• Other Correspondences: Apples, Gourds, Pumpkins, Skulls/Bones, Cauldrons, Mirrors (for divination), Bonfires, Ancestor Altars, The Scythe.

Don't let this potent moment of magic and transformation pass you by! Joining your community for the Samhain Ritual is a powerful act of embracing the Wheel of the Year, connecting with your spiritual lineage, and stepping into the new cycle with clear intention and protection. Come stand with us as we light the ceremonial fire, honor the ancestors who guide us, reflect on what must be released, and prepare our hearts for the deep wisdom of winter. This is more than a gathering; it is a profound spiritual homecoming and a shared moment of ancient power that will ground and inspire you for the year ahead. We look forward to sharing the darkness and the light with you.