What is Samhain?
Celtic Pagans were the first to celebrate Samhain. On this day, the ancient Celts believed that the boundary between the living and the dead was almost nonexistent. Because of this, it was a time to not just remember, but to really honor and even commune with our loved ones who have died. There are many reasons to do this, and here I will share the most important ones as they relate to Samhain. They revolve around the ancient idea of death and winter being part of a cycle, a necessary part of life, which is a good reason to reflect on not only the past year but also what’s to come. The whole idea of the next part of the cycle being “the beginning” is also a reason that Samhain is perceived as the Celtic New Year.
1. Black Tourmaline for Samhain
Samhain and Black Tourmaline Samhain is a time when we are especially open to receiving negative energy. Black tourmaline is the ideal protector and shield for this time. It deflects and dispels negativity directed at us—a true barrier crystal. If you are experiencing or have experienced something or someone sending negative vibes your way, keep a piece close. If you know someone who is ill or otherwise vulnerable, and the situation is such that it could open that person up to experiencing more negativity, consider gifting them a piece of black tourmaline. On a personal note, I have been experiencing some upheaval in my life. Consequently, I have had much more energy directed toward me in the last few months than is normal (for me, anyway). And much of that energy has not been the positive kind. I have been keeping a piece of black tourmaline with me, and I am convinced that it is the only thing that has prevented this situation from getting way worse. It also promotes a sense of power and self-confidence that is huge. If you can, find a way to work with it or carry it for a while. It is an amazing talisman that quiets my mind and allows me to channel the healing energy that I need, not only to get through this but to come out on the other side whole, healthy, and even better than before.
2. Smoky Quartz for Samhain
Smoky Quartz in Samhain Rituals Smoky Quartz is a go-to crystal for Samhain. It’s one of the best for protection from negative energy. If you’re unstable even a little bit right now, Smoky Quartz wants to help you with that. Its soothing vibes can help you navigate the different issues in your life that are trying to puzzle you, but it won’t let you remain in a state of illusion. Instead, this crystal will try to gently nudge you or outwardly push you towards clarity and the true essence of whatever lies in your path during this Samhain season.
3. Carnelian for Samhain
Carnelian is a protective and supportive stone. Its energy is quite conducive to peaceful transitions—be they funeral or memorial in nature. It’s not just for Samhain, when we honor our ancestors; carnelian is a good stone to work with any time of year when you’re contemplating death or going through a process of looking back over your life (or lives, if you believe in reincarnation). More than anything else, it seems to radiate the positive energy necessary to ease a soul that’s about to journey into the next world. And this is the true magic behind the carnelian. Whether a spirit is leaving this world or a living human is contemplating the act of departing, the stone can at the same time work to rally the energy that maintains the vital force needed to carry on here and now.
4. Samhain and Black Obsidian
Black Obsidian is the ideal stone for protection when the veil is thin. It is a powerful cleanser of negative energy. Obsidian, being volcanic glass, resonates with the element of fire. The fire is primarily responsible for transformation and the fast movement of energy. Energy that normally takes time to transform moves quickly when fire is present. When you work with Black Obsidian, you are working with a stone that not only wants to and knows how to protect, but one that also holds a powerful secret: it can help you bring what has been hidden into the open, especially if what has been hidden is anything that has negatively impacted you.
Crystals for Halloween Magic
Crystals for Halloween Magic
Red Jasper: Symbol of Life Force and Strength for Samhain
The color red stands for the life force and strength, which is why red jasper was chosen. It’s used during Samhain for its protective qualities. While people are working magic or communing with their ancestors, they’re reminded of that solid emotional nature that red jasper brings.
Black Tourmaline: The Barrier Stone for Energy Protection
Black tourmaline is famous for its ability to provide a barrier, which makes it the perfect stone to use when creating a safe and secure space for your energy field. If you’re feeling extra vulnerable these days, this is the stone to reach for.
Amethyst: Enhancing Spiritual and Protective Energy
This crystal holds the spiritual and soothing power to bring you closer to the divine. Use it around Halloween and Samhain to bolster your protective energies while performing either season’s many magical rituals.
Orange Calcite: Boosting Creativity and Lifting Spirits
Its lively energy might lift your spirits and is thought to be a creativity booster. So it’s perfect for the Halloween crafts and inventive Samhain rituals you might be doing.
Clear Quartz: Amplifier of Energy and Intentions for Rituals
Recognized as a “master healer,” clear quartz serves to amplify both energy and intention. Because of this, it’s particularly well-suited for enhancing all kinds of rituals associated with Halloween or Samhain.
Black Obsidian: Grounding Stone for Spiritual Protection and Scrying
Black Obsidian is a potent stone for grounding, making it ideal for spiritual protection in these times when the veil between worlds is especially thin. Furthermore, Obsidian is an outstanding stone for the practice of scrying, or divination, giving one insight into potential future events.
Crystal Skulls: Mystical Connectors to Ancestral Guidance
Frequently linked to the mystical, the unknown, and the occult, crystal skulls can be fascinating links to ancestral or spiritual guidance during the time of Samhain.
Crystal Balls (Quartz Spheres): Traditional Tools for Divination
Traditional tools for divination, these are especially potent during Halloween and Samhain for scrying and foreseeing future events.
Smoky Quartz: Dispeller of Negativity for Clear Spaces
Smoky quartz dispels negativity with a vengeance. When you want to clear a space of any unwanted energies, especially during Halloween or the Samhain, this crystal is the one to reach for.
Tiger’s Eye: Maintaining Emotional Balance During Intense Times
Tiger’s Eye is valued for its grounding and protective forces, but most importantly, it is an invaluable aid for obtaining and maintaining emotional balance, the route to which is likely to be anything but direct during these tumultuous and intense spiritual times.
Black Kyanite: Purification and Energy Adjustment for Samhain
Frequently utilized for purification and anchoring, this stone is perfect for Samhain, serving as a wonderful tool for not only maintaining one’s spiritual self but also for making necessary adjustments to one’s energy.
Petrified Wood: Connection to Earth’s Energy and Ancestral History
This ancient stone connects to both the energy and history of our planet, making it a prime material to use for the work that many of us do with our ancestors during Samhain.
Labradorite: Augmenting Clairvoyance and Spiritual Focus
Renowned for augmenting clairvoyance and concentrating the spirit, Labradorite serves as an outstanding tool for divination and the kind of spiritual deep-dive that one might do on Halloween or Samhain.
Pyrite: Shield and Grounding Stone for Self-Alchemy
Because it can be both a shield and a ground, Pyrite is good to have around when you’re doing what could be called “alchemy of the self.”
Hematite: Stabilizing Energy for All Hallows’ Eve Rituals
With its dark metallic luster, hematite is a perfect grounding stone for Halloween, a time of spiritual energy and increased intuition. Its stabilizing characteristics help to anchor and protect one’s energy, making it a suitable companion for any All Hallows’ Eve reflections or rituals.
