Exploring the Liminal Space💫Tapping into Your Magick as Samhain Approaches with Spells & Magickal Ideas✨🔮✨
- Lia
- Oct 10, 2024
- 6 min read
As the crisp autumn air deepens & the nights stretch ever longer toward Samhain, we find ourselves in a sacred in-between—a time of year when the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest (this also occurs at Beltane). This threshold, known as the liminal space, is a magickal zone where the mundane and the mystical dance together, inviting those attuned to its energy to access deeper truths & ancient wisdom. For witches, the weeks leading to Samhain offer a profound opportunity to connect with the energies that swirl just beyond the veil, to tap into the mystery & to harness our magick in a way that resonates with the unseen.
Here, we’ll journey through the concept of liminal space, explore its significance during this sacred time & dive into how you can amplify your magickal practice. You'll also find a spell to help you connect with the thinning veil, along with a recipe for anointing oil to use during your rituals. Whether you’re new to your practice or a seasoned witch, this time of year holds deep magick for all of us.
The Power of Liminal Space
Liminal spaces are the "in-betweens"—those mystical thresholds where one thing has ended & another has yet to begin. Think of dawn & dusk, doorways, crossroads, and, of course, the time between the seasons. In this space, boundaries blur and the division between the physical & spiritual worlds grows thin, making it easier for witches to commune with spirits, ancestors, and the energies of the universe.
In Traditional Witchcraft, the weeks surrounding Samhain are considered one of the most powerful liminal times of the year. Samhain, the final harvest & the witch's New Year, marks a sacred pause before the renewal of Yule. During this time, the energies of death, transformation, and rebirth are particularly potent, providing a gateway for deep spiritual work. Ancestors walk with us, spirits draw closer & messages from beyond seem to float on the wind. The magickal practitioner who works with this energy can unlock incredible potential for healing, shadow work & divination.
How to Embrace Liminal Space in Your Practice
As witches, we have the opportunity to use liminal space as a conduit for personal transformation. But how exactly do we do that? Here are a few ways to tap into the magick of the thinning veil and harness the energy available during this sacred time.
Engage in Shadow Work: Liminal space invites introspection. Use this time to delve into your shadow self, that hidden part of you that holds untapped wisdom, old wounds, and forgotten strengths. Shadow work during the dark half of the year allows for powerful healing and self-awareness. Journaling, meditation, and mirror work can help guide you through this deep inner exploration.
Connect with Ancestors: With the veil thin, communication with ancestors and passed loved ones is more accessible. Create an ancestral altar, leave offerings of food or drink, or simply light a candle and call upon those who came before you. Pay attention to dreams and signs, as your ancestors may be trying to send you messages.
Work with Divination: This is the perfect time for divination. Whether you prefer tarot, runes, pendulum work, or scrying, the energies are ripe for receiving guidance from beyond the veil. Ask questions about your future, seek advice on unresolved issues, or simply tune into the wisdom that the universe has to offer.
Rituals and Spellwork: The liminal space is the ultimate cauldron for your magick. Craft spells that focus on endings and beginnings, transformation, or banishing what no longer serves you. This is also an ideal time for protective magick, ensuring that as the veil thins, you remain grounded and shielded from unwanted energies.
Thinning Veil Spell
Connecting with the Otherworld
As you step into the liminal space during Samhain, this spell will help you harness the power of the thinning veil to connect with your ancestors, spirit guides, or energies of the unseen. Prepare your sacred space and set aside time when you can be alone and undisturbed.
Items Needed:
A black candle (to represent the thinning veil and the shadowed energies)
A white candle (to represent guidance, clarity, and protection)
Spiritual Protection incense - Juniper works well for this
A small offering (such as bread, apples, or a beverage of choice for your ancestors)
Anointing oil (see recipe below)
A journal or Book of Shadows for recording any messages or impressions
Instructions:
Cleanse your space using a juniper incense blend. Visualize the smoke as a barrier that protects and purifies your sacred space.
Light the black candle & recite,
“As the veil thins, I stand at the threshold,
Where night meets day, where life meets death.
Spirits of the unseen, I call you near,
Whisper your wisdom in my ear.”
Light the white candle and anoint yourself with the oil (on your forehead, wrists, and heart), recite,
“With this light, I seek the way,Spirits guide me,
Come what may.
Only those with good intent,
May cross this veil that I present.”
Sit quietly and focus on the flickering flames. Close your eyes and take deep breaths, allowing yourself to feel the energies surrounding you. Listen for messages, pay attention to the sensations in your body, or any thoughts that come to mind. This is the time to connect deeply with the energies or spirits you’ve called forth.
When you feel ready, leave your offering to the spirits or ancestors & recite,
“I thank the spirits, I thank the wise,
Who’ve crossed the veil and shared their ties.
As I will, so mote it be,
The veil returns, and I am free.”
Extinguish the candles. Make sure to journal any impressions, messages, or thoughts that come through. Sometimes the insights will come in dreams later, so keep your journal nearby for the following nights.
Anointing Oil Recipe for Thinning Veil Rituals
Creating your own magickal tools, like this anointing oil, adds potency to your practice. This oil will enhance your connection to the spiritual world and provide protection while you work with the energies of the thinning veil. Use it during Samhain rituals, or whenever you feel drawn to explore the mysteries of the liminal space.
Ingredients:
1 oz. carrier oil (such as jojoba or almond oil)
6 drops mugwort essential oil (for enhancing psychic abilities and spiritual protection)
5 drops cypress essential oil (for connecting with the dead and grounding)
4 drops myrrh essential oil (for spiritual protection and opening the doorway to the unseen)
3 drops clary sage essential oil (for clarity and visionary insight)
A pinch of ground cinnamon (for protection and raising energy)
Instructions:
Start by cleansing your space and ingredients. You may choose to pass them through incense smoke or sprinkle with salt water.
Combine all ingredients in a small glass bottle. As you add each ingredient, focus on its magickal properties and visualize the oil as a powerful tool for protection and spiritual insight.
Once all ingredients are combined, hold the bottle in your hands and speak an intention over it. Here is one example,
“By the energies of the earth and stars,
I consecrate this oil.
May it protect and guide me as I walk between the worlds.
So mote it be.”
Store the oil in a cool, dark place. Use it to anoint yourself before rituals, spells, or divination sessions during Samhain and other times when the veil is thin.
Embrace the Magick
This time of year is sacred for so many reasons. It is a time to honor our ancestors, reflect on our personal transformations & connect with the deepest mysteries of life and death. The liminal space holds tremendous power, and as we move toward Samhain, each witch has the opportunity to harness that energy for her own growth, healing & magickal evolution.
Whether you are crafting spells, working with divination, or simply sitting in quiet contemplation with a candle, know that the veil is thinning & the spirit world is near. Use this time wisely, for it is fleeting, yet rich with potential. I hope this has inspired you to dive deeper into your practice and embrace the magick that this liminal space offers.
And as you prepare for your Samhain rituals, don’t forget to save this post & keep the anointing oil recipe for future use. Liminal space isn’t only found during Samhain! It appears in other in-between moments in life. Keep tapping into that power whenever you feel called.
As we walk together through this sacred season, I thank you for being here.
May you find the power and wisdom in the spaces in between.
In Magick & Mystery-
Lia ✨
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