A Gathering at the Crossroads

On this night, when the veil between the worlds is thinnest, we open  ourselves to the chance of communing with and honoring our ancestors  who have moved beyond the veil. Not only do we honor our loved ones, we  also honor all creatures as branches and roots of our wider, existential  tree. For in the branches of our family tree there is a multitude of  diversity, of many shapes, colors, flavors and scents. All this  multitude and variety make up the tapestry of our genetic and cultural  history.

We pay homage to our ancestors at this time, when  the old season ends. The wheel turns, bringing the Celtic New Year  forward, and beginning the cycle anew. On Samhain, we set a place at our  table, for those we have lost. We build Ancestors Shrines and Altars to  honor them. We build large bonfires and hold ritual, showing gratitude  to the Goddess and God for the year’s harvest, and ask their blessings  for the coming year. On this night, we invoke Hecate, and call upon the  Elementals to guide us. Through their power they will transport us, to  that time that is not a time, in that place that is not a place.

In  our modern era, (and especially during current concerns), we are  offering a socially distanced, yet magickal alternative to the usual  festivities. We will be holding space through a Zoom  oriented ritual.  The S.o S. invites you to please pre-register, through our link on  Facebook or our website. The event is free to all. The link to the event  will be sent to registrants via email, you will also receive the  suggested items list as well as order of ritual. We look forward to  seeing you all soon – to miss it would be a grave error! (sorry, I had  too!)

In her Service,

Sanctuary of Sekhmet

Sa Sekhem Sahu