31/10/2026
Tonight the veil grows thin, and those who came before us feel close enough to hear.
Samhain marks the turning from autumn into winter. The leaves have let go and the birds have flown. The natural world knows: something old must die for something new to be born.
Our ancestors gave us life. Every breath we take is a thread spun through generations of people who lived through hard winters and heavy losses so that we could be here now. Their stories live in our bones, and so does some of their unfinished grief. This dark season invites us to sit with them, to listen, and to say thank you.
Light a candle tonight. Speak their names, or speak to the ones whose names have been lost to time. Let the roots of your family tree hold you as you descend into the quiet. Whatever is stuck may soften, and whatever is ready can begin to dream beneath the soil until spring.
With deep gratitude to all who walked before us 🕯️🍂
Artwork by Hanan Kazma
Music by Andy Aquarius
