Get witchy for Halloween with these 3 low-effort rituals to help honor ancestors
Make Moon Water With Intent
Fill a clear glass cup with water, then write a petition, prayer or single word on paper. Read your intentions aloud, whisper them into the water, and place the paper beneath the glass. Set the glass under a windowsill or outside in moonlight.
The article suggests personalizing the water with a crystal or rosemary. It also recommends considering the moon’s phase when setting intentions. Halloween comes shortly after a Full Moon in Taurus, described as a suitable time to release habits, patterns, people or situations that cause pain or stagnation.
Ground Yourself With Light
Plant your feet or sit firmly on the ground, then imagine a cord reaching down to the center of Earth. The practice describes arriving at Earth’s silvery core and trusting that Mother Earth provides grounding and protection.
Next, picture a stream of light entering through the crown of your head and moving through your body before returning to Earth. Imagine it cleansing unwanted energies, then picture yourself inside a protective orb.
Honor Ancestors With An Altar
Día de los Muertos follows Halloween, beginning November 1 and sometimes lasting until November 3. The article says Indigenous cultures around the world have traditions honoring Ancestors and those who came before them during this period.
An altar can be made with intention, a glass of water, a candle and, if available, a photo. The article also suggests adding belongings of loved ones. It includes prompts about how a guide may support you and what next steps to take, though it does not explain how those prompts are used.
Key points
- Moon water can be made with a written intention placed beneath a glass set in moonlight.
- The article associates the Full Moon in Taurus with letting go of what causes pain or stagnation.
- A grounding visualization combines an imagined connection to Earth with protective light.
- A simple altar may include water, a candle, a photo and meaningful belongings.