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Monthly Insight

BY LYNN PRITCHARD | OCTOBER 1, 2024

There are many holidays observed in the month of October. October 4th is the Jewish celebration Yom Kippur, the most important observation of the Jewish year. It is a time of reflection and repentance of sins. Under the Jewish religion, Yom Kippur is the time where God decides a person’s fate, encouraging them to make amends and/or ask for forgiveness. October 16th is Boss’s Day, a time to show our appreciation for all they do. October 24th is National Make a Difference Day, which began in 1992. This is a day devoted to helping others, such as volunteering for a non-profit, assisting a neighbor, cleaning up the local parks or supporting your local small businesses. 

 

Lastly, we have Halloween on the 31st.  Halloween originated from the Celtic festival of Samhain and was a time where people would light bonfires and wear costumes to keep ghosts at bay. It has evolved into a day for carving pumpkins and trick-or-treating. Modern Day practitioners mark the occasion by dancing, holding feasts, and creating altars to honor their ancestors. 

 

Libra continues its balancing and peaceful energy until the 21st when Scorpio takes over on the 22nd. Scorpio brings a driven and focused energy, encouraging us to express our feelings freely. October’s birth flowers are the Marigold and the Cosmos. Marigolds represent strength and positive emotions. They are also used to remember and honor those that have passed.  Cosmos symbolizes balance, peace, and innocence. October’s birthstones are Tourmaline and Opal. There are many varieties of tourmaline: Pink brings compassion and is associated with friendship; it is perfect for those looking for long-term relationships. Green tourmaline brings courage and strength, while Black tourmaline increases confidence and is a strong protection stone. Ancient rulers wore opals as protection against evil. Greeks wore opals to ward off disease and believed they rendered the holder with the gift of prophecy. Opal also stimulates creativity and helps you to express yourself.

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Spiritual Uplifts Magical Moon for October

BY LYNN PRITCHARD | OCTOBER 1, 2024

The full moon in October is known as the hunter's moon because it marks the time when the trees are cleared, allowing hunters to quickly locate their prey.

 

For the full moon on the 17th, take a spiritual bath.

Light two white candles and say as you light them, "I am washing away."

 

New Moon October 2nd 2:50 P.M. EDT

First Quarter: October 10th 2:56 P.M. EDT

Full Moon: October 17th 7:27 A.M. EDT

Last Quarter: October 24th 4:05 A.M. EDT

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RITUAL FOR SAMHAIN

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 Samhain is a time to honor your ancestors and deceased loved ones, perform protection rituals, reflect on the past year, and set goals for the year ahead. It is considered the Celtic New Year and marks the end of the harvest season. It also signifies the beginning of winter, which the Celts associated with death. Samhain starts on October 31st and ends on the evening of November 1st.

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You will need the following:

 

Orange, black or gold altar cloth
Fruit
Pictures of your deceased loved ones
One Samhain Candle
One Obsidian for protection and Carnelian for courage

4 orange chime candles

White salt

For the altar, choose your cloth first. Adorn the altar with fresh apples and light a Samhain Candle to fill the space with a sacred aroma. Use four orange candles to mark the four quarters. Next cast a circle around the presence calling in the four archangels in each corner. Call in Micheal from south, Uriel from the north, Raphael from the east, and Gabriel from the west. Moving to the western Quarter, use white salt to draw a circle to symbolically open the gate. Finally, evoke the Dead by speaking words of reverence and invitation:


"Spirits are walking on this night - Harken! Harken to my call!

Gather in this Circle Light, Enter! Enter! One and all!

Whether you are a plant, pet or Human spirit roaming free into this Circle, you are let.

Blessings we bestow on thee, please say to us that you must say and give us all your worries deep.

And we will guide you on the way to peace and rest and gentle sleep.
Spirits walking on this night - Harken! Harken to my call!

Gather in this Circle Light, Enter! Enter! One and all!"

Spiritual Uplifts Monthly Study

BY AISLYNN McQUAIG & BREANNA SOUSA | OCTOBER 1, 2024

Book – Everyday Witch A to Z by Deborah Blake. A fun, modern way to learn about Witchcraft. This book will let you know everything on Witchcraft, from banishing spells to herbal knowledge. This book is made to appeal to everyone, helping you add a fun, zesty flair to your Craft. Author Deborah Blake  is a respected high priestess of her own Wiccan group. She uses her own magickal familiar as a playful illustrated guide throughout the book to help you with tips and tricks for your magical daily life.

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Herb – Mugwort:: Throughout various cultures, Mugwort has been used as a protective charm. Its ability to repel negativity and wicked forces makes it a popular choice for banishing rituals. Spiritually, mugwort is used for protection and enhancing astral projection & lucid dreaming. Mugwort is also used to treat problems such as constipation, diarrhea, gas, & indigestion. It can also be used to ease headaches, fatigue, insomnia, nervous tension, anxiety, and restlessness. Mugwort stimulates the uterus to start menstruation and alleviates cramps.

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AVOID IF PREGNANT. Can cause allergic reaction to people allergic to Asteraceae/Compositae plant family. 

Might also cause an allergic reaction in people who are allergic to birch, celery, or wild carrot.

This has been called the “celery-carrot-mugwort-spice syndrome.” Not for use in children.

(https://mountainroseherbs.com/mugwort-herb)

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Crystal – Black Moonstone: Black moonstone is a perfect stone for new beginnings. It aids in personal growth, self-compassion, and positive change, while also encouraging self-discovery. A great stone to protect from energy vampires. It can also be useful for dealing with past trauma that you are struggling to let go of. Black Moonstone is connected to the Divine Feminine, promoting emotional balance and love as well as wealth and healing.

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Oil – Root Chakra Oil: : Root Chakra Oil features Hematite chips and clove. It has smoky and earthy top notes, with a base note of Cedar. Root Chakra oil can be used to promote grounding and help with healing or working on your root chakra.

​(https://www.sunseye.com/product/root-chakra-oil/#tab-description )

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Precautions: 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.

 

All Spiritual Uplifts Essential oils and herbs are certified organic.

All crystals are handpicked and purchased by licensed vendors.

Spiritual Uplifts Monthly Grid

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Crystal Grid for

 

SAMHAIN

BY AMANDA DUBLO | OCTOBER 1, 2024

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Step 1: Begin by setting intentions of connecting with your higher consciousness through meditation.

Step 2: Burn sage or Palo Santo to cleanse the energy in your space.

Step 3: Place a crystal generator of your choice in the center of your grid. Light colored crystals like

Clear Quartz are preferred.

Step 4: Using a cloth or wood grid, create two diagonal lines forming a “X” around the generator

using the crystals of your choosing from below.

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Amethyst: The veil between realms is thin this time of year. Amethyst can aid you in receiving messages and insight from the other side. It enhances intuition by opening the Third Eye and is protective during dream work and astral projection.

 

Black Obsidian: Black Obsidian is ideal for clearing, scrying, cord-cutting, and shadow work. It can guide you into looking at different aspects that the new season may bring as well as help you access the deeper realms of consciousness during Samhain.

 

Bloodstone: This stone promotes courage, strength, confidence and inner power. Samhain is the perfect time to release the old and welcome in the new, and Bloodstone can help us release any negativity that may be holding us back. It can also encourage a positive outlook for the future.

 

Fluorite: This “Genius Stone” is associated with spirituality and psychic awareness, the perfect qualities to develop at Samhain. Fluorite absorbs and neutralizes negative energy, safeguards the aura from outside manipulation, and shields against psychic attack.

 

Labradorite: Labradorite enhances intuition, psychic gifts, clairvoyance and divination. It is an awesome stone to work with during the full moon or special times such as Samhain. Divination and intuition are especially powerful during this time of year and this crystal is the perfect companion for connecting with the spirit world.

 

Smoky Quartz: This crystal is known for its grounding and protective abilities; it helps release negative energies and concerns as you approach the winter season. Smoky Quartz is linked to banishing hurt, nightmares and lower-vibrational energy.

 

Step 5: Speak out loud your intentions to activate your grid.

Numerology

BY KIMBERLY HASTINGS | OCTOBER 1, 2024

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