Hi Everyone,
I am Gwenny, and Kate has asked me to tell you a little bit about what Halloween means to me as a witch. Halloween, Samhain, is the Witch’s New Year. In our coven, we always have a special ritual to raise energy for the coming year. We usually have a big party, as well, but the ritual is the most important part of the celebrations for us.
We do indeed complete our ritual skyclad – naked – which can be a little on the chilly side at this time of year. But we don’t like any separation between us and the Earth at this time. So, if it’s absolutely freezing we may wear our cloaks, but otherwise, it’s goose bumps all around. I’ve noticed, though, that once we get going, we rarely notice the chill. Waves of energy bind us together and we work in one mind to bring good, positive things for the coming year.
Our high priestess, Ariel, guides us through the ritual, making the circle, calling the quarters; you can really read about this stuff mostly anywhere. What makes it different on Samhain is that the veils between the dimensions thin. Other beings are so close you can feel them, and sometimes communicate with them. My grandmother has reached out to me some years, and some of the other coven members have mentioned similar experiences.
Kate is also a witch, although she isn’t in a coven. She loves to be close to nature and does spells of all kinds. Well, most kinds. The kind that most people ask for is the one she won’t do. A love spell to force someone to love another is a big no no in her book. I agree with her, but I will do the kind to help someone find their true love…the right person for them. As long as they’re open to the magic, amazing things can happen.
I guess I’m just a little bit romantic. Have a wonderful Halloween, and if a ghost comes to call, remember, it might just be a relative stopping by to say hello!
Kate Richards can be found at http://katerichards.wordpress.com, katerichards09@gmail.com and Demons Love Cinnamon, at www.breathlesspress.com
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DEMONS LOVE CINNAMON That title has caught my attention.
ReplyDeleteI love the story from Gwenny. The rituals seem like such a magical time.
Thank you for sharing.
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ur books sound great
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I really enjoyed the post. Thanks for all the information.
ReplyDeleteI am also a romantic!!
Judy
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You are an absolute riot! Loved this post.
ReplyDeleteBtw, gotta check out this Demons Love Cinnamon. I mean, now I have a craving for cinnamon toast.
--Carlie
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Very interesting. Have a great Halloween!
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I am quite ignorant on witches and covens except what I read in stories. Thanks for sharing a description/explanation about Halloween.
ReplyDeleteHope yours is a happy one.
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Interesting post.Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteHappy Samhain!!
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Hey Annie,
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a very good read so it will be joining other books on my TBR mountain by you. I'm just waiting for a miracle that will multiply monies I have tenfold so I can get those books on my mountain.
I'm looking for a list of seven questions that I need to answer for a chance to win that Nook. Hope your day is filled ith little peeps dressed outrageously in costumes.
Robin
Gwenny, spill, Kate's also running around naked, isn't she? Happy Halloween :)
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Enjoyed the post, thanks for sharing all the information.
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OOPS!
ReplyDeleteKatie and Annie I must apologize for the goof up here. Annie posted the blog entry while it was Katie who wrote and has the release. So I must say that Kate is a new author to me and will be joining Annie on my TBR mountain, which I will still be hoping for a miracle that allows my monies to multiply within my almost empty purse. Happy Halloween.
Robin
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HI Kate... wouldnt that be neat to get a vist from a loved one on Halloween, it hasn't happened to me yet but maybe someday *wink*
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Have a wonderful Halloween too,Kate. I love reading paranormal romances, and will be adding your story to my wish list.
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I like your story. I gather that most witches are good ones.
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Enjoyed your post. Have a great Halloween! :)
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Demons Love Cinnamon is a great book title! Love it!
ReplyDeleteMargay1122(at)aol(dot)com
Nice to read about someone else's rituals. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHope it's a wonderful Halloween.
rachaelgwen(at)yahoo(dot)com
The concept of witchery always seems so negative that it is nice to see such a positive religious explanation of it. Thanks for explaining the reality of this world.
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Last time a demon came here he ate all the gingerbread men. Hmm.
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Hi Gwenny and Kate...yes I would imagine that being skyclad this time of year would be a bit cold!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post
junegirl63(at)gmail(dot)com
HAPPY New Year to all the Witches!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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Demons Love Cinnamon sounds great!
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Best book ever!
ReplyDeleteOMG! Look at all the comments, you're all wonderful and Gwenny will be thrilled! Thanks and we hope you love the book.
ReplyDeleteOh and Leather... My Christmas story is all about the gingerbread! Pirate Lady Holiday...out Dec 10! Maybe you can restock.
ReplyDeleteI would love to read Demons Love Cinnamon
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanette, oh, and if you guys love cinnamon too check out the Halloween Recipe contest at my blog http://katerichards.wordpress.com. There are lots of great entries, you can try. Or if you want to enter, you have til midnight!
ReplyDeleteand Miss Stephanie, I am not naked, but then it is still daylight... lol. And the PC term is skyclad
As I've said before, I do like witch characters. I enjoyed Gwenny's post very much, thanks for the information. Demons Love Cinnamon is a very catchy title, I'll be looking for it.
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Thanks Linda, well this witch has to go give out candy to delicious, I mean adorable children lol. But I'll be here off and on Happy Halloween!
ReplyDeleteThis was a cute post! And a fun way to go the halloween theme!
ReplyDeleteAnd I too love the title Demons Love Cinnimon! You have a great sense of humor ;)
vickykerr@sbcglobal.net
Great post. And I love that title, Demons Love Cinnamon.
ReplyDeleteWith all the gusty wind tonight have no clue if the ghosts are visiting or not since the house is creaking from the weather.
Happy Halloween everyone!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post Kate! Boy the demons would have loved it at our local grocery store today! They had cinnamon scented pine cones that were extremely strong! ;)
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ReplyDeleteThanks Victoria.
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