Halloween RitesWritten by Sam Stevens
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By way, traditional Halloween supper to serve that night would be either something called "champ" (mashed potatoes with milk butter and leeks) or "colcannon" (mashed potatoes with cabbage.) It was also customary to read leaves of cooked cabbage or apple peelings to see if first initial of a future husband or wife could be revealed. Sometimes rings or coins would be hidden in mashed potatoes, possibly causing an uncomfortable trip to barber later to have a cracked tooth pulled. Fire and torches are also burned on Halloween to drive demons and devils out, but if you want to be truly authentic, put your candle inside a hollow turnip. If you really want to be fashionable about it, carry this turnip with you door to door while bumming subway fare. Also recite, as poor did back in Cheshire England "My clothes are very ragged/My shoes are very thin/I've got a little pocket/ To put three pence in/ And I'll never come a souling/ Until another year". Another way to connect with your ancestors would be to take your turnip lanterns at hour of midnight and run all over hills (the highway meridians) yelling "Spirits and demons Begone!". A holiday very much associated with love and death, Halloween is also an important night to do divinations or portend omens. Want to dream of your future husband? Try placing a sprig of rosemary or a sixpence under your pillow that night. Worried about your health? Crack an egg into a glass of water .If shape of shroud forms in water, start shopping for a plot in a nice cemetery. (Ed. Note: or ask Samantha how to change your destiny via an email reading. J) Wondering if that lover of yours is faithful? Throw a couple of nuts into fire. If two nuts stay together in flames, he is faithful. If they fly apart, so will two of you. Also if you want to be truly traditional, you can put away broom and mop on Halloween. People in Ireland did not throw water or sweep floor that night for fear of offending imps and fairies. In fact, it is a very good night to lie on couch and watch horror movies. If you really want to keep bad spirits away, turn on television. Demons and spirits hate it. It is one way to keep bad energy away. Have fun this Halloween, and don't do anything I wouldn't do!
Sam Steven's metaphysical articles have been published in many high-standing newspapers and she has published several books. You can meet Sam Stevens at http://www.psychicrealm.com where she works as a professional psychic. You can also read more of her articles at http://www.newagenotebook.com where she is the staff writer. Currently she is studying technology's impact on the metaphysics.
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The Ankh: This looks like a Christian Crucifix but with a loop at top. This lovely ancient Egyptian symbol represents love and long life. Thor's Hammer: This talisman usually looks like a small axe or very blunt edged cross. Carrying this symbol is thought to help achieve social success and protect against petty quarrels, making wrong move in life and losses on stock market! The Pictic Knot: This is a Celtic charm that looks like three interlooping triangles. It is represents three realms of consciousness and is worn to protect from black magic, magickal mistakes and dangers in general. The Celtic Knot: These come in many designs and look like knotted threads. The knots based on mirror images or number two represent passion, inspiration and a happy marriage. Knots based on quadrupling of an image represent personal power and wisdom. The Medicine Wheel: For about 5.000 years, almost all Native American Indian tribes have designed some form of a medicine wheel. The design varies but basically medicine wheels are Mandalas whose imagery is based on number four. Medicine Wheels help you develop personal power and equilibrium, attain wisdom and understand ups and downs of life! The Dorje: This is a Buddhist "thunderbolt" that also resembles sceptre or a dagger. They are usually freestanding brass objects about size of a paperweight done. This symbol is thought to repel demons, help one follow true path and not be misled by false prophets. Roman Coins: Antique Roman coins are thought to bring prosperity and good fortune to those who wear them as jewellery. The Two Headed Ax: This image is found in almost all cultures: ancient Crete, Asian, Northern Europe and African cultures. It represents justice, authourity, and strength of character. The Human Skull: Human skulls, whether bone or silver are usually worn to protect one from death. Shamans wear them to symbolize accessing of deceased spirits. The Devil's Trap: This is a circular gold or silver coin or talisman which features tiny Hebrew text that spirals more and more tightly inward towards center of circle. The idea is that "Devil's Energy" is trapped inside circle so it can't escape. This is worn or placed near doorways to protect from evil and clear one's path of obstacles. The Zen Symbol: This looks like a black teardrop shape and white teardrop shape embracing each other in a circle. It is from Far East and is also known as Ying Yang or Tai'Chi symbol. It is worn to achieve equilibrium, balance and harmony between sexes.
Sam Steven's metaphysical articles have been published in many high-standing newspapers and she has published several books. You can meet Sam Stevens at http://www.psychicrealm.com where she works as a professional psychic. You can also read more of her articles at http://www.newagenotebook.com where she is the staff writer. Currently she is studying technology's impact on the metaphysics.
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