Monthly Insight
October
October is the tenth month of our year, but its name comes from octo, the Latin word for “eight.” In the early Roman calendar, October was the eighth month. The calendar changed, but the name stayed.
As the year moves toward winter, October brings us to the close of the harvest season. It’s a time to appreciate what has grown and to recognize that rest is part of the cycle, too. Even here in Florida, where autumn may feel different from the pictures on a calendar, many of us feel that shift as the days grow shorter.
At the end of the month comes Samhain, celebrated by many Wiccans and Pagans on October 31. This is a significant holiday on the Wheel of the Year, marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of a new cycle. Honoring ancestors and loved ones who have passed is an important part of the observance for many. October 31 is also All Hallows’ Eve, the name that became Halloween. Over time, traditions from different cultures helped shape the Halloween we know today.
That is what makes October feel so special to me. It holds celebration and remembrance, endings and beginnings, all at once. We can enjoy the costumes and pumpkins while also taking a moment to be thankful for what this year has given us—and for the people whose love and stories remain with us.
Spiritual Uplifts Magical Moon
By Lynn Pritchard | October 1st, 2026
OCTOBER FULL MOON
The "Hunter's Moon" is a seasonal marker from European and Indigenous North American traditions, first cited in English in 1710. It follows the Harvest Moon, occurring when crops are cleared and animals feed on leftover grain. With the moon rising near dusk, hunters have extra time to track game and prepare for winter.
Third Quarter 🌗 October 3, 2026. 9:25 AM EDT
New Moon 🌑 October 10, 2026. 11:50 AM EDT
First Quarter 🌓 October 18, 2026. 12:12 PM EDT
Full Moon 🌕 October 26, 2026. 12:11 AM EDT
The Full Moon on October 26th brings an additional three days for you to embrace its energy.
October Full Moon Ritual: What Am I Ready to Carry Forward?The October full moon is a time to notice what has grown in your life and choose what deserves your energy as the year moves toward its close.
You'll need: For Full Moon
One white candle
A small bowl of rose water
One spinel crystal, to represent clearing negativity and seeing past mental fog
African musk incense, to help you open yourself to learning
A piece of paper and a pen
Place your candle, rose water, and spinel together. Light the candle and the African musk incense, then take three slow breaths.Ask yourself: "What have I worked hard to grow this year?" Write your answer on one half of the paper. Include the small things—they count, too.On the other half, answer: "What am I carrying that no longer needs to come with me?"Hold the spinel. As the incense rises, say:"Under this full moon, I honor how far I have come. I keep the wisdom and release the weight. I carry forward the strength I've gained, the lessons I've learned, and the love I want to grow. May I have the clarity to choose what truly matters."Dip your fingertips into the rose water and touch your heart. Take a moment to feel grateful for what has grown, even if the journey was difficult.Tear the paper into its two halves. Place the words you want to carry forward beneath your spinel overnight. When you're ready, discard the other half as a symbol of release. In the morning, keep your carry-forward words somewhere you can revisit them.Extinguish the candle and incense safely. Pour the rose water onto soil or a plant if appropriate. There is no need to burn the paper.
Samhain Ritual
Samhain 2026 will commence at nightfall on Saturday, October 31, and will carry on until Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Samhain marks the transition into the darker part of the year and holds significant meaning for many Pagans and Wiccans as a time to honor their ancestors and loved ones. This practice provides a simple way to pay tribute without requiring everyone's rituals to look the same.
To set up the altar, place the photos and remembrance items at the back, and arrange the flowers and fruit next to them. Create a circle around yourself with white salt, or use the blessed wand.
Light the Samhain candle and say: "I honor those before me and after me. I am protected and honored as well." Next, light the four orange candles and say:- "Tonight, I remember those whose lives have touched mine."- "I honor the love, lessons, and stories they left with me."- "May their memory be welcomed here in peace."
Sit quietly for a few minutes. Speak their names if you wish, share a favorite memory aloud, or write it down.
Ask yourself: "What is one good thing they passed on that I can carry into the coming year?" It might be courage, kindness, humor, a recipe, or a way of caring for others.
Thank them in your own words. Extinguish the candles, and if you like, leave the photos or objects in place overnight. In the morning, return the food to your kitchen or dispose of it respectfully. If remembering someone brings up grief, you can keep the ritual brief—simply lighting the candle and saying their name is enough.
You'll need: Samhain Ritual
Four orange candles- One Samhain candle (we sell them; if you don't have one, you can make one at our candle bar)-
Photos of ancestors, deceased loved ones, and pets-
Grapes, strawberries, and other fruits-
White salt or a blessed wand-
Flowers and items for remembrance
Note:
Make sure to write down your seven wishes
A tradition we uphold during each full moon.Express your seven wishes as if they have already been fulfilled.
After writing them down, burn the paper and bury the ashes in the earth outside.
Spiritual Uplifts Monthly Study
Written by: Kyleigh Echevarria. October 1, 2026
Book: The Art of Scrying and Dowsing, foolproof Methods for ESP and Remote Viewing by Jenny Tyson is a wonderful guide for those wanting to capitalize on the thinning veil this month. This book teaches how to combine dowsing tools and scrying to reveal hidden knowledge, answer deep questions, find lost items, and uncover the mysteries of the past, present, and future.
Herb: Elderberry is a sacred botanical long celebrated for its ties to autumn threshold lore, spiritual protection, and immune resilience. Elderberry is an ideal herb to use in practice when working on seasonal transitions, ancestral honor, and boundary defense during the thinning veil. It makes a wonderful addition to herbal teas, syrups, and seasonal brews, and is great for people seeking natural support for their overall wellness and vitality.
Oil: Mandrake oil is an aromatic blend of botanicals used in rituals to protect energy, amplify intentions, and attract abundance. Famous for biting Draco Malfoy’s finger in the second Harry Potter movie, the mandrake root features a humanoid shape when pulled from the earth, inspiring centuries of spiritual folklore around the world. While not emitting any true ear-splitting screeches, this oil protects against negative energies (watch out, Draco!), amplifies the intent of any ritual it is used in, and helps draw in prosperity. It is a perfect tool to anoint your space or tools during scrying attempts while the veil is thin this month.
Crystal: Black Moonstone is a wondrous crystal known as the “stone of new beginnings.” As most of us embrace the magical side of this season, this crystal protects from energy vampires (not for use on real Vampires!), allowing us to dive deeper into spiritual gifts as the veil thins this month. Black Moonstone brings a quiet grace into our lives with its divine feminine energy, encouraging self-discovery, self-compassion, and personal growth. It feels like our true selves giving us a hug and protecting us from negative energies as we enjoy this season of magic.
CAUTION: Should not ingest if you are pregnant or breast feeding, have a weakened immune system, have an auto immune disease, have gout, or have hormonal imbalancesPrecautions: This oil can be used to scent your home, car, or body and/or used in lockets, bracelets, diffusers, and aroma lamps. External use only. Do not ingest. Keep away from children and finished surfaces.If using in therapeutic doses then not for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Spiritual Uplifts Monthly Grid
Crystal Grid
October Grid
Grid for Samhain
By Bre Sousa October 1, 2026
Samhain, also known as the witch’s new year, falls on Halloween. It is a time to celebrate and honor those who have come before us. Samhain also celebrates the cycle of life and death, as it represents the end of the harvest going into winter.
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Begin by setting intention and cleansing your space with White Sage with Marigold.
Place a crystal generator of Clear Quartz in the center of your cloth or wooden grid.
Next, you will alternate placing these three stones one after the other around your generator
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For this grid you will need two of each of the following crystals:
Tektite: Helps increase telepathy and psychic abilities. Regulates astral travel and lucid dreaming. Can thin the veil between dimensions.
Seftonite: This is the perfect crystal to connect with your ancestors and their knowledge. This stone can be used for dream work to stimulate and recall your dreams.
Scolecite: A stone that opens channels to other worlds & ancient civilizations. Enhances team spirit in groups and organizations.
Four of the following stones:
Clear Quartz Points: Place Clear Quartz points around your completed grid, pointing them up, down, left, and right. This will help the energy from the grid amplify in all directions.
Let this new energy settle around you, take a moment to appreciate it. Speak aloud your intentions for this new part of your life to activate your grid.
We recommend getting new crystals for each new grid you do, to bring in the fresh energy needed for the grid to work at its full potential