As the veil thins and the winds shift, autumn calls us inward once again. Samhain — pronounced “sow-in” — marks the ancient Celtic new year, a sacred time when the world grows still enough for us to hear the whispers of what we’ve outgrown and the quiet call of what’s yet to come.
While many know Samhain as the root of modern Halloween, its true spirit is softer, more intimate — a celebration of endings, beginnings, and the deep wisdom that comes from honoring both.
As the light wanes and nights grow longer, we’re invited to slow down, to listen, and to find beauty in the pause.
Here’s a simple ritual to honor this season:
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Light your favourite lux candle.
Let the aroma of your favourite Luxuria Studios candle unfold gently, wrapping your space in calm. -
Pour yourself something warm.
A cup of spiced chai or actual earl grey tea — anything that roots you in the moment. -
Write one letter to your past self.
Thank them for what they carried so that you could stand where you are now. -
Close with a breath and gratitude.
You are your ancestors’ wildest dream — living proof that growth can be graceful.
This season, may your rituals be simple. May your spirit feel full. And may your light, no matter how small, continue to glow against the dark.