Originally aired Halloween 2025 | Re-released for Samhain 2026
As the Wheel of the Year turns and the veil between worlds grows thin, Samhain invites us to embrace the darkness, honor our ancestors, and reflect on the cycles of death, rebirth, and transformation.
In this special re-release of Big Crystal Energy, I'm revisiting one of my favorite episodes from last Halloween. With so many new listeners joining the podcast over the past year, it felt like the perfect time to return to the magic and mystery of Samhain.
Often celebrated as the Witch's New Year, Samhain marks the transition into the darker half of the year, a sacred threshold where endings become beginnings and the unseen feels just a little closer.
In this episode, I'm exploring the ancient Celtic roots of Samhain, the symbolism of the thinning veil, and how we can connect more deeply with the energy of this season through crystals, ritual, divination, and shadow work.
In this episode, you'll discover:
The history and origins of Samhain and its place within the Wheel of the Year
Why Samhain is known as the Witch's New Year
What it means when the veil between the living and spirit worlds is said to thin
The importance of ancestor veneration, remembrance, and honoring the dead
Three powerful crystals for Samhain: black obsidian, smoky quartz, and labradorite
Shadow work prompts for reflection, release, and transformation
Magical correspondences, including herbs, colors, symbols, and deities associated with the season
Ways to celebrate Samhain through ancestor altars, releasing rituals, divination, and sacred practices
A personal reading with the Seasons of the Witch Samhain Oracle and its transformative Graveyard Spread
I also reflect on the intentions I was setting for Big Crystal Energy during Samhain 2025, many of which are still unfolding as the Wheel continues to turn.
As this episode airs, I'll be celebrating Halloween in New Orleans and preparing for the Anne Rice Vampire Ball! I can't wait to share more about that magical experience when I return.
Whether you're a practicing witch, a curious seeker, or simply someone drawn to the mystery of this season, I hope this conversation inspires you to honor what has passed, embrace what is changing, and make space for what is waiting to emerge.
Blessed Samhain, and may you find magic in the darkness.
Crystals Featured
Black Obsidian: Truth, protection, and shadow work
Smoky Quartz: Grounding, release, and transformation
Labradorite: Intuition, magic, and spiritual connection
Mentioned in This Episode
Seasons of the Witch: Samhain Oracle by Lorraine Anderson, illustrated by Giada Rose
Sea Witch Botanicals — Ritual candles and incense
The Wheel of the Year and its eight Sabbats
Until next time, friends, keep bringing your own Big Crystal Energy into the world.
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