October serves as a reminder that darkness does not always equate to negativity; rather, it provides an opportunity for growth and understanding. Engaging in shadow work during this month allows us to confront our deepest fears, traumas, and unresolved emotions.
- October 2: New Moon in Libra—an ideal time to perform shadow work on our deepest relationships. Through self-reflection and introspection, we can uncover hidden aspects of ourselves that may be impacting these connections. Exact time: 2:50 p.m. EST
- October 3: Roman Festival of Bacchus – God of vegetation and wine
- October 17: Super Hunter’s Moon in Aries – Exact time: 10:36 p.m. EST
- October 18: Great Horn Festival – invocation of the Horned God and Lady of the Wood.
- October 28: Celtic Tree Month of Reed begins
- October 31: Samhain (High Autumn) – Sabbat of death and rebirth, occurs at a magical time when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest.
- October 31: Winter Nights/Vetrablot – Norse celebration of the arrival of winter
