Magick with Alex

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As we approach Samhain on October 31st, the spiritual community is buzzing with anticipation. The veil between worlds is already beginning to thin, and if you’ve been feeling more intuitive, experiencing vivid dreams, or sensing energies you can’t quite explain, you’re not alone. This sacred time, known as the Witch’s New Year, demands our attention to spiritual protection more than any other season.​

Understanding the Thinning Veil

The concept of the thinning veil isn’t just spiritual folklore, it’s a phenomenon experienced by countless practitioners worldwide. During Samhain, the barrier between our physical realm and the spirit world becomes more permeable, allowing increased communication with ancestors, heightened psychic abilities, and unfortunately, exposure to unwanted energies.​

This thinning occurs gradually, starting weeks before October 31st and extending beyond. Many sensitive individuals report feeling emotional overwhelm, experiencing unusual dreams, or sensing presences that weren’t there before. These aren’t signs of spiritual disturbance, they’re natural responses to the shifting energetic landscape.​

Why Protection is Crucial During Spooky Season

When the veil thins, everything can pass through, not just the benevolent spirits of our ancestors. This is why protection practices become essential during what many call “spooky season.” Your energy field becomes more porous, making you susceptible to picking up emotions, thoughts, and energies that aren’t your own.​

The increased spiritual activity around Samhain means we must be more vigilant about maintaining our energetic boundaries. Protection isn’t about fear, it’s about honoring your sacred space and ensuring that only loving, beneficial energies can access your personal energy field.​

Essential Protection Practices for Samhain

Black Salt Barriers

Create protective boundaries around your home using black salt, a powerful mixture of sea salt and charcoal or ash from burned incense. Sprinkle this mixture around doorways, windowsills, and any entry points to your sacred space. This ancient practice creates an energetic fortress that negative entities cannot cross.​

Crystal Protection

Carry protective stones like black tourmaline, obsidian, or hematite during this time. These crystals act as energetic shields, absorbing negative vibrations before they can affect your energy field. Place larger pieces in corners of your home or create a protective grid around your living space.​

Energetic Shielding

Before leaving your home during Samhain season, practice visualization techniques. Imagine a golden or white light surrounding your entire body, creating an impenetrable shield. Affirm: “I am protected, I am grounded, only love may enter my space.” This simple practice can be remarkably effective when done with intention.​

Cleansing Rituals

Regular energetic cleansing becomes crucial during the thinning veil period. Use sage, palo santo, mugwort or any preferred incense to smudge your living space and your personal energy field. Mugwort is particularly powerful during Samhain as it offers protection from negative spirits while enhancing psychic abilities.​

Salt Baths

Take ritual baths with Epsom salt, sea salt, or specifically blessed salt to cleanse your energy body of any unwanted attachments. Add protective herbs like rosemary, basil, or bay leaves to enhance the cleansing effect.

Honoring Ancestors While Staying Protected

Samhain is fundamentally about honoring our ancestors and deceased loved ones. Creating an ancestor altar or dedicating space for remembrance doesn’t compromise your protection, in fact, it can enhance it. When we properly honor our ancestral spirits, they often provide additional protection and guidance.​

Set up a simple altar with photos of deceased loved ones, offering food, water, or items they enjoyed in life. This practice acknowledges the thinning veil while maintaining reverence and boundaries with the spirit world.

Signs You Need Extra Protection

During the weeks leading up to Samhain, pay attention to these signs that indicate you may need additional protection:

• Unusual emotional sensitivity or mood swings​
• Disturbed sleep or intense dreams
• Feeling “ungrounded” or disconnected from your body
• Sensing presences or unexplained sounds in your home
• Experiencing sudden drops in energy or motivation

If you notice these symptoms, increase your protection practices immediately and consider seeking guidance from experienced practitioners in your spiritual community.

Embracing the Sacred Season

Remember that Samhain’s energy isn’t something to fear, it’s a powerful time for spiritual growth, divination, and connecting with the deeper mysteries of existence. With proper protection in place, you can safely explore the heightened intuitive abilities that come with the thinning veil.​

This sacred season offers opportunities for profound spiritual experiences, ancestor communication, and personal transformation. By maintaining strong energetic boundaries, you create space to receive the gifts of Samhain while staying grounded in your own power.​

As we count down to October 31st, remember that your spiritual protection is in your hands. The veil may be thin, but your personal power remains strong. Trust your intuition, maintain your boundaries, and embrace the magic of this most sacred season.