Hallowed Eve - The Raven

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Welcome Hallowe'en! At this time Irish Celts celebrated Samhain, the end of summer and ushering in of the dark days. It is said that the veil between Earth and the spirit realm is thin during Samhain, permitting spirits to travel with ease between the two. As the Irish were converted to Catholicism, Pope Gregory designated November 1 as All Saints Day to thwart the observance of Samhain. I learned in Catholic School that Hallowe'en is derived from All Hallowed Eve, the day before the Christian holy day of saints. Pope Gregory realigned all of the Christian holy days with the pagan festivals in his quest to stamp them out, but fortunately many of the ancient rituals have carried forward in a lighthearted manner for us to enjoy.

 The base of this grid is the Celtic Triple Crescent Moon. In the Wiccan belief, the three moons represent the stages of womanhood: maiden, mother and crone. From the Celtic point of view, the three moons represent the Fates: birth, life and death. I chose it because it feels very Irish and mystical to me.
Ruling this grid is a beautiful onyx raven. The raven is a revered totem in many cultures, including Native American tribes who believe the raven is a spirit messenger and guardian of shamanic healing. In Irish mythology the raven is associated with the Morrigan, triple warrior goddesses who assume the raven's form while flying over battlefields. In some Irish legends the banshee might take on the shape of a raven while crying out from the rooftops.

 Black onyx is a beautiful silicate mineral that helps to open the chakras and release negative emotions. It is a wonderful stone to meditate with, calming while drawing the mind inward, free to travel across the dark universe. Like many of the black stones it is considered protective, and who doesn't need some extra protection on Hallowe'en night, when the Morrigan fly and the banshees cry?

 Other stones in this grid include:
  • Fluorite pyramid
  • Flash labradorite skull cabochon
  • Tangerine quartz points
  • Noble shungite chips
  • Black tourmaline mini points
  • Watermelon tourmaline chips

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