Gratitude for the Harvest

Autumn is a time to reflect on what you have achieved. Gratitude rituals help you pause and acknowledge abundance and growth.

A simple ritual:
• write down three things you are grateful for
• place them on your altar
• light a candle as a symbol of appreciation

Samhain – Festival of the Ancestors

During Samhain, the veil between worlds is thin. Candles, photos, and stories honor the ancestors and loved ones who have passed on.

Traditional Samhain symbols:
• candles – light in the darkness
• apples – wisdom and transition
• pumpkins – protection
• black & orange – death and rebirth

Many people prepare a “dumb supper”: a silent meal in honor of the ancestors.

Release Rituals

Write down what you want to release and burn it in a fire bowl. Let the smoke help you transform old energy.

You can also use leaves:
• write your intention on an autumn leaf
• let the wind or water carry it away

Autumn Herbs & Energy

• Sage – purification
• Rosemary – protection
• Cinnamon – warmth, abundance
• Ginger – strength, fire
• Apple leaf – wisdom