The Inked Grimoire

September 8, 2023 Megan Winkler

How to Set Up an Ancestor Altar
As we move toward the thinning of the veil at Samhain, you may feel the urge to connect with your ancestors. From cooking with your ancestors to setting up an ancestor altar, there are many ways to honor those who have come before you. In this post, I’ll discuss setting up an ancestor altar. Your altar can be as elaborate or as simple as you desire.

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September 1, 2023 Megan Winkler

How To Communicate With and Revere Your Ancestors
Ancestor communication is one of those magickal practices you can observe at any time of the year, and there are many ways to do it. Keep reading for our favorite tips.
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July 7, 2023 Megan Winkler

Ancient Protection Magick
As any experienced witch will tell you, protection magick is essential to one’s spiritual, mental, and sometimes physical health. Protection magick is one of the oldest forms of magick, and we see it in the modern day across cultures and religions. Let's dive into some ancient protection magickal practices!
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September 30, 2022 Megan Winkler

Witchy Shit to Do During October
October may be our favorite month of the year, but it’s not all bats and pumpkins. October is a wonderful time to really get your witchy vibes on, with ancestor work, divination, and more! Here are some fun ideas to indulge your witchy side this month.

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October 29, 2021 Megan Winkler

The History of Halloween
Like many mainstream holidays, Halloween is the product of a pagan celebration that the Catholic Church overtook. It has since evolved into one of the largest celebrations in the US, where a quarter of all the candy sold throughout the year is purchased for Halloween. That’s a lot of sugar! Let’s dive into Halloween, its origins in Samhain, and how we came to celebrate this holiday.
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October 29, 2020 Morgan Moss

Full Blue Moon in Taurus- October 31, 2020
This is the first Full Moon on Halloween in over 75 years, so this could be a once in a lifetime experience for many of us!
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October 18, 2019 Megan Winkler

Wards, Spells & Circles: Supplies & Practices For Spiritual Protection
We’ve curated a list of protective supplies and recommendations for clearing and protecting your space this month and all year long. Read on for more ideas, and allow your intuition to guide you as you add some protection to yourself and your loved ones.
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October 25, 2018 Morgan Moss

Samhain, the Witch's New Year
Samhain is a time to cast away that which no longer serves you, a time of divination & honoring ancestors of your past, as the veil between the worlds is thin!
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October 20, 2018 Morgan Moss

Samhain- A Connection to the Past
A good way to get into the headspace of Samhain is to imagine what it was like to live off the land before all the modern conveniences.
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