October is the 10th month of the Julian and Gregorian calendars with a length of 31 days. The name October means 8th month in Latin as it was the 8th month of the year according to the old Roman Calendar which began in March.
In the Northern Hemisphere, October is one of the most active months for the magickal community.
Other names: Anglo Saxon Winterfylleth – Winter moon
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In witchcraft, October is a time of magic, transformation, and honoring the cycle of life and death. As the days grow shorter and the nights longer in the Northern Hemisphere, witches embrace the energy of the season to connect with their ancestors and the spirit world.
October is associated with Samhain, a festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the darker half of the year.
Witches may engage in rituals and ceremonies to honor their ancestors, communicate with spirits, and release what no longer serves them.
They may also work with symbols of the season, such as pumpkins, apples, and skulls, and may participate in divination practices to gain insight into the year ahead.
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Correspondences and Themes for October
October is a month of ancestors, death, and transformation in witchcraft, marked by the festival of Samhain and Halloween.
It’s a time to honor the ancestors, remember the dead, and celebrate the thinning of the veil between the worlds.
We often work with correspondences that reflect the themes of ancestors, death, transformation, and divination, using rituals, spells, and meditations to connect with the spirit world and deepen their understanding of the cycle of life and death.
| Practice | Description |
|---|---|
| Mabon Rituals | Witches often perform rituals to celebrate Mabon, honoring the balance between light and darkness and giving thanks for the abundance of the harvest. These rituals may include making offerings to the Earth, performing gratitude rituals, and creating altars adorned with harvest fruits and symbols of balance. |
| Balance Spells | September is a time to work on balancing energies and expressing gratitude for the blessings of the harvest season. Witches may perform spells to cultivate inner balance, restore harmony, and embrace the changing seasons. |
| Harvest Reflection | Mabon is a time to reflect on the blessings of the harvest season and prepare for the darker half of the year. Witches may spend time in introspection, journaling about their experiences, and giving thanks for the abundance in their lives. |
October Correspondences
| Correspondence | Description |
|---|---|
| Symbols | Pumpkins, apples, skulls, candles |
| Colors | Black, orange, purple, red |
| Herbs and Flowers | Sage, rosemary, marigold, chrysanthemum |
| Crystals | Obsidian, garnet, tourmaline |
| Themes | Ancestors, death, transformation, divination |
The Sun and Moon in October
First part of October the sun is in Libra and the second part of October the sun is in Scorpio. The new moon will be in whichever sign the sun is in at the time.
The full moon in October is the Harvest Moon if it is closest to the autumnal equinox. Otherwise it is the Hunter’s Moon. It may also be called The Blood Moon, The Sanguine Moon, The Travel Moon, The Dying Moon.
The full moon will be in Aries if it takes place in the first part of October. If it takes place in the latter part of the month, when the moon is in Scorpio, it will be in Pisces.
Events in October
Oktoberfest, Samhain (in some traditions) and Halloween
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