Samhain is upon us, and with it the summons to face the dark with fortitude.
The word Samhain translates to “summer’s end,” and as practicing witch Dacha Avelin richly describes, “It is the threshold to the season of Death.”
Apropos of this, Samhain coincides with the sun’s journey through Scorpio, itself a threshold sign that rules the eighth house of sex, death and regeneration.
Sitting square between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice, Samhain is observed as one of four annual “fire festivals.”
Samhain is also known as All Hallows Eve, Halloween and the Witches’ New Year.
To help light our way in the proverbial dark to come is author and tarot reader Kerry Ward.
“This reading, using my upcoming, healing and comforting Light In The Dark tarot cards, provides a mini 3-card reading for each element, outlining the cosmic themes for the year to come. What messages are coming through the veil for you this Halloween Witch’s New Year?”
Read on to find out.
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Fire signs – Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
FIVE OF WANDS, TEMPERANCE, NINE OF SWORDS
“Fire signs, tour year ahead heralds mental shifts, decluttering, battles overcome, and a new sense of harmony born from peace that is hard-won,” shared Ward.
“The Witch’s New Year may begin with you facing your fears, investigating what causes you to doom spiral, and understanding the tensions in your relationships that rob you of your peace.”
Ward reminds fire folks that naming things gives us the power to change them, so go ahead and call out your demons and your patterns by their proper names.
“All anxieties and dread will be faced, measured, tackled, and processed this coming year, getting you to a position of contentment, strength and self-sufficiency. You are strengthening,” Ward said.
Earth signs – Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
THE HIGH PRIESTESS, TEN OF WANDS, DEATH
“Earth signs, your year ahead is marked by deeply spiritual insights and inspirations which bubble up from within when you’re feeling relaxed and rested (so do more of that),” said Ward.
“These ideas will form and shape your year ahead, enabling you to redesign your life to a standard and state that absolutely pleases you.”
Your clean slate will come through composting, the moment you cease to invest in situations that sap your life force. Getting clear and cutting ties will be your divine work in the weeks ahead.
“From then on, it’s the rebuild, the comeback, the redesign.”
Ward shared that because you’re trajectory will come from your own inner compass, you’ll be rock steady about moving forward.
Air signs – Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
QUEEN OF WANDS, EIGHT OF WANDS, THE HIEROPHANT
“Air signs are rising in the year ahead,” shared Ward.
“No one really knows how hard you work for what you get. You have, along the way, unconsciously become a natural teacher and leader, and now a position will emerge which lets you step into those shoes. Wear them well. You have earned this,” said Ward.
Expansion is the name of the game in the year ahead as air signs are called to teach, lead, assist and share.
“Influence the world around you through your singular way of thinking. This is a year you will become even more powerful and visible. Get ready to rise.”
Water signs – Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
THE WORLD, SEVEN OF WANDS, THE EMPEROR
According to Ward, power is the preeminent theme for water signs this Samhain and beyond.
“The year ahead will be marked by changing power dynamics, new agendas and a desire to fulfill your true purpose. Water is a dynamic element, able to surge through and shape whatever it touches, sometimes in a sudden gush, and other sometimes over the course of centuries, but water always wins.”
Ward shared that, like their ruling element, water signs will always prevail.
“You are a force of influence, especially when you’re inspired by something personal and emotive. Find your pulse, what makes you tick and pursue it with passion and prowess.”
Astrologer Reda Wigle researches and irreverently reports on planetary configurations and their effect on each zodiac sign. Her horoscopes integrate history, poetry, pop culture and personal experience. To book a reading, visit her website.
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