The Full Moon in October is called the Blood Moon. A smoldering fire high in the Autumn sky, the Blood Moon acts as a beacon for spiritual energy. Utilize this energy by reflecting on this past year. Think about all that you have accomplished as well as the goals still yet to be met. This is a season of letting go. Light a black candle and think about all of the disappointments, regrets, and negativity from this past year. Then light a white candle and let all those nasties drain right out of you - let them go. You no longer need them - and you are going to need room for all of the wonderful things waiting for you in the upcoming year. Another great October spell is to take the pumpkin seeds left over from your Jack-o-lantern, name each one for something (or someone) you no longer want or need in your life. Then toss each seed, one by one, into a fire.

Samhain, or Halloween as it is called today, is the Main holiday in October. It's the Witches' New Year - the most mystical and magickal time of the year. It is the time when we celebrate family and loved ones by honoring those who have crossed over. Celebrate all month long by decorating your home or office with symbols of change, such as pumpkins, gourds, dried cornstalks, and hay bails. Involve your kids (if you have them) in this special sabbat by letting them create Jack-o-lanterns. Fun and easy to make, Jack-o-lanterns will, at the same time, scare away any negative energy and light the way for positive energy and spirits, and help them find their way home to their families for this one night. Leave apples near your front door or use them as a centerpiece for your dinning table. These apples are said to "feed" those who have passed on. Some cultures will hold a Dumb Supper, where family gets together for a meal and sets places at the table for certain ancestors. Another great activity for Samhain is divination. Any kind will do - rune stones, tarot cards, pendulums. And don't forget to have a Samhain Circle, or seance, where we try to contact the dead to gain comfort and wisdom.