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I love Samhain because it intertwines with day of the dead (I'm Mexican) so the altar get so colorful with sugar skulls, food, seasonal flowers, candied pumpkin, incense and candles for our ancestors ✨
Thanks, for reminding us, that alters are not limited to a single or limited space. I like to spread my offerings, gratitude, and celebration throughout the house. 👼😇💀👻
Thank you for acknowledging different types of families! Our little girl is due this Spring, but I am not her biological mother, my wife is. I often think about if she follows in my footsteps, what ancestor work will look like for her, since she was donor-conceived! I also honor my friend Ruth, who was my biggest supporter and saved me in so many ways I cannot convey - she passed before she got to know we were pregnant with our daughter but she was so excited to hear we were going to be trying soon! I often envision her looking out for me. Her favorite color was yellow, and since she passed, when I’m really needing encouragement, a little yellow bird comes and does tricks for my security camera, just showing off! I often say, it must be her.
Many years ago a friend and colleague gave me a large cast-iron cauldron (I was part of a church at the time and was a bit non-plussed, and now with hindsight I think she knew something I didn't!) We tend to use the cauldron for kindling but I think I'd like to find a better use for it. The friend died a couple of years ago which would also be a nice way to commemorate her.
Your altar and apothecary chest are beautiful! I am currently converting a dresser into an altar cabinet, (I adopted twin ginger kittens) so now my altar has to be contained within something I can close and keep safe from fuzzy paws! 🎃🍁🍂
3:51 biggest game changer for decorating my alter is having a change of tablecloth or linen with patterns and embroidery fitting the themes I’m going for. I’m having one with pumpkins, corn, acorns, autumn leaves, and other harvested foods printed on it, and I added my deer antlers to my table for more decoration
yup, gallons and gallons of tea, the remedy for all ills and the celebratory beverage of all joyful times. I love how you discuss differentiated methods of approaching the observance of the season for a wide variety of experiences and lifestyles.
Your videos are never too long, at least not for me. I always look forward to them. I absorb all your content like a sponge lol. I'm always taking notes to incorporate them in my practice. Blessed Be and have an amazing and Blessed Samhain.
Im fortunate enough to have a garden so i generally keep an alter in the raspberries and roses. This time of year i will put an extra set of offerings in with the pumpkins, and put apples next to the garden gate. No body has complained so far.
Blessings and thank you for sharing, for my ancesters I wrote their names on white paper and what I remember about them, not many pictures but the memories are treasured. I just finished my altar, be blessed.
Thank you for including the harvest aspect of Samhain, Hearth. Most videos only talk about the ancestral aspect, so It's a good reminder that Samhain marks the final harvest. My altar and window displays are a mix of harvest and autumnal witchy-ness, and Day of the Dead adornments. Pumpkins, marigolds, leaves, skulls and skeletons, and a witch's hut are all included. I have a permanent ancestral altar, but I may do a more elaborate ancestral ofrenda (altar) for Days of the Dead this year
Unfortunately had to put away my altar due to personal things, but I absolutely love Samhain and your altar is stunning. Samhain was the first sabbat I ever celebrated as a witch and I love it just in general for the vibes 🧡 Happy early Samhain, everyone. May the coming year be wonderful for us all
Your sweater looks like you are connecting with Freddy Krueger. 🤣This is my favorite season as well. I have four small wooden tombstones (that I made) in my front yard and decorative bats, spiders, pumpkins, etcetera throughout the house. I will be spending time reading the folklore and stories of the season as well. 📚
On my ancestor alter, My grandfathers guardian rock and some apple pie, my nana's Chantilly powder and sherry, a ceramic skull gifted to us by the fil before he passed as well as some vodka for my fil and sil and a carving and incense for my hubby's gamby and gramee, will be setting that up in the corner of the living room so the whole family can access it. In general I always have a basic alter up in my bedroom after a good cleaning that one is getting my deer skull that I found in my grandfathers woods long ago that I have toted from house to house as well as some small branches my Alder tree has given me this month and some coloring I have done. Along with that my lil cast iron cauldron is getting a nice scrubbing and seasoning in the oven for the season to let go of old sadness and bring in the new joys on Samhain. As an offering to the others I work with and elements I will be sharing some of my garden harvest not much survived the fall planting (thanks Helene) but there are a few nice bits I think they will enjoy. As well as slow walking meditations in the evenings letting each footfall drop energy into this earth in gratitude for our safety and survival. I can manage that spreading and sending energy across these mountains (NC here) it is needed right now. Granted this will be spaced out over the next few weeks since my energy levels are a bit low but there is my plans. Thanks for the inspiring vids as always I learn somethings and relate to a great deal. Hope you have an enjoyable season :)
At Samhain I always have photo's of my ancestors up. Tea and a scone with my Mums cup and saucer. Candle in the window.... I love the darker half of the year ❤👻
I’m always excited for a new Hearth video, but especially one about one of my favorite sabbats. I really like the “what’s going on in witchcraft” and book release videos. I’m really here for everything though, I’ve never watched a video of yours that I didn’t like💕
Damn, I've gotta steal that makeup look from you!!! Very rad. Also great cordination! Edit: i really appreciate all the little things you add to your videos, like the punpkins scrolling by in the ads or the *sweeping to music*
I've very recently lost both my father and brother. I'm doing my Samhain altar tomorrow night, and I will be puting my dad's mini urn next to my altar. He was a Christian, but I never heard him say one bad word about anyone different than him, so I don't think he would mind.
Samhain Altar I have a pair of glass skull candle holders (to represent the ancestors) which can hold tea light candles or votive candles, which I place on either side of a fairly large Raven sculpture (messenger from the Ethereal realms). In front of the Raven, I place a trio of small decorative pumpkins to represent the harvest. From there, I will include a chalace, cauldron, or bowl for offerings, a hanging bell or small windchime for the spirits to play with or use to communicate with, and an incense burner (I have one that is a skull held by a skeleton hand that can hold backflow cone incense (the smoke pours down and out through the eyes of the skull), regular cone incense, and stick incense) that I put together on a black cloth that I have embroidered specific symbols on.
Oddly, the one actual blood ancestor I loved the most is the one who would no doubt strongly disapprove of my practice. She was my great-grandmother and a strict Baptist. She did not tolerate any other belief from anyone. In her lifetime, everyone just ignored that because in all other aspects she was a loving, giving, strong woman. What might happen if I did an ancestry working with her in your opinion? All opinions welcomed.
I was listening to a speaker who was discussing the importance of ancestor work, and they said something along the lines of “if they’re on the other side, they’ve already learned the truth.” I took that to mean whatever we believe in life means nothing as we all are the same in death.
@@madiamedicoSuch a simple thought yet so powerful, it's actually quite eye opening for me and feels "right" to me (not the right word exactly but I can't describe the feeling that well). Thanks for this bit of advice 🥰
I agree with what madiamedico said. From my experience and what I know about the afterlife, people who pass on don't keep practicing religion because that's a human construct of the material world. When you've passed on and are now a true, divine soul, you don't take the old mindset with you. I think the only thing that would prevent a spirit from coming through is if the contactor has doubts or negative beliefs about it.
Love this video and information. I to love this time of year. Unfortunately I've been sick and just now getting well so I'm not doing as much as I normally would and really would have liked too. But I do plan on doing my alter in some way 😅
I find that my wallpaper on my PC especially is like an altar for me 😃 I "decorate" it very intentionally for the season or whatever I want to manifest.
also gentle reminder for anyone using a crystal ball or anything that highly reflects light, please cover these things when not in use as reflected light can start a fire! physical safety too everyone!!!
Hearth, I totally love your explanations although, I sometimes have to watch the videos 2-3 times to get the full educational aspects intended. I must ask out of curiosity, what is the horned ornament hanging on the wall behind you? I have just cleaned and reorganized my altar to which I will be adding some festive arrangements. Halloween is my favourite time of the year. All the best of the season
Ty loved this video so much🎃 your ancestors altar is stunning👻 I always think your using your oracle/tarot card holders backwards lol Im always wishing I could turn them around and so the cards would stand up straight and not lay down so far and you could take advantage and use the beautiful wood Infront of the card for crystals and what not. In my opinion I believe that's what that extra big piece of wood is for but in your case it's just behind the lying down card. 🤔 Just something to think about my friend 🔮✨💀 happy spooky season and blessed Samhain
I just looked up how to befriend a crow yesterday and a bird, not a crow just flew through my window 5min ago. Think it means anything? Thank you in advance P.s. that's the second wild animal ive heald this week. The other day was an adorable baby rabbit. Animals seem to be behaving extra strange as of late. Anyone else notice this in your neck of the woods?
So while I was listening to your video, I had to take the dogs out, I then encountered the largest group of crows I've ever seen. maybe 50 or 60 or 100, all congregating in trees and on the ground. Coincidence??
Hi Hearth Not sure about this month anymore.Bec on 7th Oct 2024 I lost my mum. On 14 Oct she got cremated Tomorrow 22 Oct we are going to lay her ashes to rest.
I will be setting up an ancestor altar as usual however this year I’m adding in beloved lost pets this year and planning to try and make contact with them. In particular two dogs who were my familiars. If anyone has any tips on pet ancestry connections please do let me know. Have a fantastic autumn and Samhain ❤
im copying you and doing a cat carved pumpkin.thank you for the idea ..adorable i have a black cat which i called salem who belongs to a person two doors away he spends every day with me and most nights,the neibour does not mind at all, hes interseted in magic so its for him. i have lost my sister in law this year so her photo. i love all spirits and find connection with them easy so ill use black and purple candles, always incense and season cards..so far. my beloved dog poppet of my passed over little dog. a skull.
I would love to say I enjoy wearing your cauldron t-shirt but the neckline is really too tight around my neck and second thing, despite the fact that the torso is seamless, it started turning to one hip so the picture is noticeably crooked. I'm still glad I had a possibility to support you but I'd recomend to pick another purveyor with more quality.
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I love that you explain Ancestors can be those who helped, guided, supported, or mentored you. Blood isn't everything.
I love Samhain because it intertwines with day of the dead (I'm Mexican) so the altar get so colorful with sugar skulls, food, seasonal flowers, candied pumpkin, incense and candles for our ancestors ✨
Thanks, for reminding us, that alters are not limited to a single or limited space. I like to spread my offerings, gratitude, and celebration throughout the house. 👼😇💀👻
Thank you for acknowledging different types of families! Our little girl is due this Spring, but I am not her biological mother, my wife is. I often think about if she follows in my footsteps, what ancestor work will look like for her, since she was donor-conceived! I also honor my friend Ruth, who was my biggest supporter and saved me in so many ways I cannot convey - she passed before she got to know we were pregnant with our daughter but she was so excited to hear we were going to be trying soon! I often envision her looking out for me. Her favorite color was yellow, and since she passed, when I’m really needing encouragement, a little yellow bird comes and does tricks for my security camera, just showing off! I often say, it must be her.
Many years ago a friend and colleague gave me a large cast-iron cauldron (I was part of a church at the time and was a bit non-plussed, and now with hindsight I think she knew something I didn't!) We tend to use the cauldron for kindling but I think I'd like to find a better use for it. The friend died a couple of years ago which would also be a nice way to commemorate her.
Your altar videos are always so beautiful. My altar is always such a messy workspace, but I'm always inspired to decorate more
Your altar and apothecary chest are beautiful! I am currently converting a dresser into an altar cabinet, (I adopted twin ginger kittens) so now my altar has to be contained within something I can close and keep safe from fuzzy paws! 🎃🍁🍂
oh my gosh that cat pumpkin is soooo cute!
HAPPY SPOOKY 👻 SEASON!!! 🎃🌙👻
3:51 biggest game changer for decorating my alter is having a change of tablecloth or linen with patterns and embroidery fitting the themes I’m going for. I’m having one with pumpkins, corn, acorns, autumn leaves, and other harvested foods printed on it, and I added my deer antlers to my table for more decoration
I love when you talk about skulls and alcohol. Plus everything magical about you is amazing.
yup, gallons and gallons of tea, the remedy for all ills and the celebratory beverage of all joyful times. I love how you discuss differentiated methods of approaching the observance of the season for a wide variety of experiences and lifestyles.
Your videos are never too long, at least not for me. I always look forward to them. I absorb all your content like a sponge lol. I'm always taking notes to incorporate them in my practice.
Blessed Be and have an amazing and Blessed Samhain.
Im fortunate enough to have a garden so i generally keep an alter in the raspberries and roses. This time of year i will put an extra set of offerings in with the pumpkins, and put apples next to the garden gate. No body has complained so far.
Blessings and thank you for sharing, for my ancesters I wrote their names on white paper and what I remember about them, not many pictures but the memories are treasured. I just finished my altar, be blessed.
Thank you for including the harvest aspect of Samhain, Hearth. Most videos only talk about the ancestral aspect, so It's a good reminder that Samhain marks the final harvest. My altar and window displays are a mix of harvest and autumnal witchy-ness, and Day of the Dead adornments. Pumpkins, marigolds, leaves, skulls and skeletons, and a witch's hut are all included. I have a permanent ancestral altar, but I may do a more elaborate ancestral ofrenda (altar) for Days of the Dead this year
Unfortunately had to put away my altar due to personal things, but I absolutely love Samhain and your altar is stunning. Samhain was the first sabbat I ever celebrated as a witch and I love it just in general for the vibes 🧡
Happy early Samhain, everyone. May the coming year be wonderful for us all
Being Mexican my altar is called an ofrenda and I look forward to putting it together every Hallowe’en 💀🎃 I love everything involved with Samhain ❤
All the pumpkins! I love pumpkins an inordinate amount - they are so cheerful and happy! 🎃🎃🎃
Your sweater looks like you are connecting with Freddy Krueger. 🤣This is my favorite season as well. I have four small wooden tombstones (that I made) in my front yard and decorative bats, spiders, pumpkins, etcetera throughout the house. I will be spending time reading the folklore and stories of the season as well. 📚
On my ancestor alter, My grandfathers guardian rock and some apple pie, my nana's Chantilly powder and sherry, a ceramic skull gifted to us by the fil before he passed as well as some vodka for my fil and sil and a carving and incense for my hubby's gamby and gramee, will be setting that up in the corner of the living room so the whole family can access it. In general I always have a basic alter up in my bedroom after a good cleaning that one is getting my deer skull that I found in my grandfathers woods long ago that I have toted from house to house as well as some small branches my Alder tree has given me this month and some coloring I have done. Along with that my lil cast iron cauldron is getting a nice scrubbing and seasoning in the oven for the season to let go of old sadness and bring in the new joys on Samhain. As an offering to the others I work with and elements I will be sharing some of my garden harvest not much survived the fall planting (thanks Helene) but there are a few nice bits I think they will enjoy. As well as slow walking meditations in the evenings letting each footfall drop energy into this earth in gratitude for our safety and survival. I can manage that spreading and sending energy across these mountains (NC here) it is needed right now. Granted this will be spaced out over the next few weeks since my energy levels are a bit low but there is my plans. Thanks for the inspiring vids as always I learn somethings and relate to a great deal. Hope you have an enjoyable season :)
At Samhain I always have photo's of my ancestors up. Tea and a scone with my Mums cup and saucer. Candle in the window.... I love the darker half of the year ❤👻
I’m always excited for a new Hearth video, but especially one about one of my favorite sabbats. I really like the “what’s going on in witchcraft” and book release videos. I’m really here for everything though, I’ve never watched a video of yours that I didn’t like💕
Damn, I've gotta steal that makeup look from you!!! Very rad. Also great cordination!
Edit: i really appreciate all the little things you add to your videos, like the punpkins scrolling by in the ads or the *sweeping to music*
Love this video! ❤ its my favorite time of year 🎃🧙♀️
I LOVE YOUR INFORMATIVE LONG VIDEOS 🎉❤
I've very recently lost both my father and brother. I'm doing my Samhain altar tomorrow night, and I will be puting my dad's mini urn next to my altar. He was a Christian, but I never heard him say one bad word about anyone different than him, so I don't think he would mind.
I don't usually do anything ancestor related, but it seems appropriate this year.
Samhain Altar
I have a pair of glass skull candle holders (to represent the ancestors) which can hold tea light candles or votive candles, which I place on either side of a fairly large Raven sculpture (messenger from the Ethereal realms). In front of the Raven, I place a trio of small decorative pumpkins to represent the harvest. From there, I will include a chalace, cauldron, or bowl for offerings, a hanging bell or small windchime for the spirits to play with or use to communicate with, and an incense burner (I have one that is a skull held by a skeleton hand that can hold backflow cone incense (the smoke pours down and out through the eyes of the skull), regular cone incense, and stick incense) that I put together on a black cloth that I have embroidered specific symbols on.
I love your channel. I'd like to see you dress up in a Halloween costume and how you decorate your place for the occasion! LOL💛
I love your longer videos 😊... hit it ❤.
I have a fall themed decorative candle, that works as an effigy. I plan on burning it on Samhain.
Oddly, the one actual blood ancestor I loved the most is the one who would no doubt strongly disapprove of my practice. She was my great-grandmother and a strict Baptist. She did not tolerate any other belief from anyone. In her lifetime, everyone just ignored that because in all other aspects she was a loving, giving, strong woman. What might happen if I did an ancestry working with her in your opinion? All opinions welcomed.
I was listening to a speaker who was discussing the importance of ancestor work, and they said something along the lines of “if they’re on the other side, they’ve already learned the truth.” I took that to mean whatever we believe in life means nothing as we all are the same in death.
@@madiamedicoSuch a simple thought yet so powerful, it's actually quite eye opening for me and feels "right" to me (not the right word exactly but I can't describe the feeling that well). Thanks for this bit of advice 🥰
I think it's about doing what feels right to you in the end. I really like what @madiamedico said, it really hits the spot yk?
I agree with what madiamedico said. From my experience and what I know about the afterlife, people who pass on don't keep practicing religion because that's a human construct of the material world. When you've passed on and are now a true, divine soul, you don't take the old mindset with you. I think the only thing that would prevent a spirit from coming through is if the contactor has doubts or negative beliefs about it.
Love this video and information. I to love this time of year. Unfortunately I've been sick and just now getting well so I'm not doing as much as I normally would and really would have liked too. But I do plan on doing my alter in some way 😅
Love this time of the year and today I film my pick a card readings on ancestors so got so excited when your film about ancestors
Thank you ☺️ for sharing I have a mix of Autumn and Samhain on my altar my ancestors is near a window at the front corner of my living room
ohh hearth ..you are loved. really really apreciate your wonderfull videos, been following you from the start ...thank you . blessings
I don't normally comment but I just have to say I LOVE you sweater! It looks really good on you!
Cat Jack O' Lantern. Cool!
Awesome video, as always, Hearth! Thank you for all that you do, for all of us. You are greatly appreciated!❤❤
My poppy loved decorations in Halloween and he died last year so I'll make my alter Halloween theme
I find that my wallpaper on my PC especially is like an altar for me 😃 I "decorate" it very intentionally for the season or whatever I want to manifest.
Love, love your energy and info provided.
Hi. I love your videos on your TH-cam channel and you make me very happy. Thank you.
Love your videos, long and short 😊
awesome video!!! Enjoy the season!
Blessed be, Lady Hearth. Love and light to you always, Your Grace.
Thank you for your wisdom 🖤
Love, love love!your videos, and really look forward to them, thank you💜
I love the wild unknown mini cards, I have many decks but that deck is my favorite. Thank you for your lovely videos and have a beautiful Samhain
Good topic ❤
Thanks for this, Hearth! Happy Samhain season!!
My alter too is on top of my apothecary cabinet❤
888 likes - a sign from the ancestors 💕🤩💖
Thank you 🥀🎃🫶🏾
Another great video
Would a funeral candle work? I lost my dad a month ago and was given his funeral candle. Would like to honor him this year.
also gentle reminder for anyone using a crystal ball or anything that highly reflects light, please cover these things when not in use as reflected light can start a fire! physical safety too everyone!!!
Autumnal & Ancestral.
Hearth, I totally love your explanations although, I sometimes have to watch the videos 2-3 times to get the full educational aspects intended. I must ask out of curiosity, what is the horned ornament hanging on the wall behind you? I have just cleaned and reorganized my altar to which I will be adding some festive arrangements. Halloween is my favourite time of the year. All the best of the season
I love you
Ty loved this video so much🎃 your ancestors altar is stunning👻 I always think your using your oracle/tarot card holders backwards lol Im always wishing I could turn them around and so the cards would stand up straight and not lay down so far and you could take advantage and use the beautiful wood Infront of the card for crystals and what not. In my opinion I believe that's what that extra big piece of wood is for but in your case it's just behind the lying down card. 🤔 Just something to think about my friend 🔮✨💀 happy spooky season and blessed Samhain
I comment for the algorithm. 🙌
I just looked up how to befriend a crow yesterday and a bird, not a crow just flew through my window 5min ago. Think it means anything? Thank you in advance
P.s. that's the second wild animal ive heald this week. The other day was an adorable baby rabbit. Animals seem to be behaving extra strange as of late. Anyone else notice this in your neck of the woods?
All I've gotten recently was a dead roach on my porch today because we sprayed yesterday. I'd definitely prefer birds and baby bunnies!
So while I was listening to your video, I had to take the dogs out, I then encountered the largest group of crows I've ever seen. maybe 50 or 60 or 100, all congregating in trees and on the ground. Coincidence??
Hi Hearth
Not sure about this month anymore.Bec on 7th Oct 2024 I lost my mum. On 14 Oct she got cremated Tomorrow 22 Oct we are going to lay her ashes to rest.
Bless you and bless her soul. May some unexpected beauty and happiness find its way to you this season. ✨🕯️💖🕯️✨
I will be setting up an ancestor altar as usual however this year I’m adding in beloved lost pets this year and planning to try and make contact with them. In particular two dogs who were my familiars. If anyone has any tips on pet ancestry connections please do let me know. Have a fantastic autumn and Samhain ❤
I have tried looking for the Sabbat Oracle deck she’s working with ..
im copying you and doing a cat carved pumpkin.thank you for the idea ..adorable i have a black cat which i called salem who belongs to a person two doors away he spends every day with me and most nights,the neibour does not mind at all, hes interseted in magic so its for him. i have lost my sister in law this year so her photo. i love all spirits and find connection with them easy so ill use black and purple candles, always incense and season cards..so far. my beloved dog poppet of my passed over little dog. a skull.
I had things planned and in mind I wanted to do but that kind of went out the window now not enough energy or time 😕 now.
Hi 🖤🖤🖤🧙♀️
Can someone please tell the name of the book she mentioned?
I would love to say I enjoy wearing your cauldron t-shirt but the neckline is really too tight around my neck and second thing, despite the fact that the torso is seamless, it started turning to one hip so the picture is noticeably crooked.
I'm still glad I had a possibility to support you but I'd recomend to pick another purveyor with more quality.
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I’m not creating a Samhain alter. But I’m creating a huge magical staff. I’ve been tagging you in the vids of the process on insta
Welcome to Spookie Oookie Season Hearth. As always thanks for your ideas and insight. 🧹🧹🧹
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