Happy hallowe'en

Yes, it's that time of the year again.... Hallowe'en!  Aka, All Hallows' Eve, All Saint's Eve, Samhain, and Day of the Dead, amongst many other names according to different traditions. 

Although each tradition has it's own roots and meaning, I recognize this time of the year as a time when "the veil grows thinner".  Samhain traditionally is a time for us to review our year and to let go of what no longer serves us in order for us to move forward.  And of course, due to the special  energy of the season, it's a time  to celebrate our ancestors because the veil between this 3D physical world, and the other side is thinner. 

​One way in which we might experience this thinning and connection with ancestors on the other side is though dreams.  For example, last night I had a very special dream in which I had heartwarming visit with a precious loved one who has crossed over.  The love, the hug, their very distinctive energetic presence will warm me for a long time to come.  Journalling is a great way to mark this kind of visitation, so that you can remember it in times to come.  We often think that we'll remember our dreams, but because our brain waves are in a different state than when we are in our normal waking hours we often tend to forget the details.  Writing down your dreams will help you to recall the special visit later on...especially valuable when you might be feeling low or really missing them.

How can we honour our ancestors??  In any way that feels right for you.  Lighting a candle in thier honour, placing a photo or photos in a special location, doing a meditation where you can call on them for a visit.  Or perhaps before going to sleep ask them to visit you in  your dreams.  Be sure to have a journal and pen beside you so that you can write down your dreams first thing upon waking.  

Wishing you a very Happy Hallowe'en! Lets celebrate the ancestors that came before us, and take joy in the fact that love never dies and that your loved ones are only a thought away.  

Much Love and Light,
​Irene