Samhain Herbal Tea

Description ShareTweetPin1LinkedInPrintEmail Spirit Arts & Herbs Samhain Herbal Tea HAND MADE IN THE U.S.A. AVERAGE COST : About $7.04 per cup if used once. If using a kettle, each bag should make about (2) 10-ounce cups, average about $3.52/cup. Samhain (pronounced “Sah-win”), also called “Día de los Muertos” or “Day of the Dead”, is the pagan New Year and marks a chance to reconnect with our ancestors and honor those who have died. This is the period when the veil between the earthly world and the spirit realm is thin, allowing the spirits of the dead to contact the living. In some cultures, it is disrespectful to mourn the dead. Instead, you should keep their spirit and memory alive. Samhain is observed on the sunset of October 31st to sunrise of November 1st. It marks the beginning of the Celtic New Year, the end of summer, the end of the harvest season, and the beginning of winter, the season of death that is part of the cycle of life and necessary to experience rebirth. It is also a time to reflect on what you need to release in order to transform. And to think about what your departed ancestors would want for you. In Catholicism, All Saints Day is November 1st, and they believe the souls of the deceased visit on November 2nd, known as All Souls Day. Samhain is a bright and colorful celebration, not at all dark or scary, but a celebration of life and dedication to the memories of those who have died. Make a warm cup of Samhain Tea. Find a quiet private space to reflect. Anoint then light your candles, then light your incense. Get comfortable and take three deep breaths. Ask the gods/goddesses to be with you and watch over you. SAMHAIN TEA INGREDIENTS Oolong ~ With a name that means “black dragon”, Oolong tea combines the robust flavors of black teas with the lighter tastes of green teas. The magical intentions of Oolong include reflection, meditation, wisdom, serenity, concentration, romance, and friendship. Apple Pieces ~ Apples are arguably the most magical and symbolism-laden of fruits. In the Edda, an old Scandinavian Saga, Iduna kept apples that the Gods would eat to ensure their eternal youth. In Greek folklore, the Hesperides guard apple trees that will provide the same gift to those who eat of them. Although the Bible never actually says so, many people believe that the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil was an apple. The Trojan war was started when the Goddess Eris threw an apple into the midst of a party of Goddesses, saying that it was for ‘the fairest’. Unicorns are believed to live beneath apple trees (as well as those of the ash). The sacred Isle of Avalon is also known as the Isle of Apples. The widespread availability and fertile abundance of apples associates them with life, longevity, youth, love, healing, harmony, fidelity, marriage, beauty, vanity, wisdom, and fertility. Folklore associates the apple with the afterlife, the soul, immortality, fairies, creativity, generosity, and the otherworld. Pumpkin ~ The magical intentions of Pumpkin include gratitude, generosity, harvest, abundance, prosperity, and good fortune. Orange Flower ~The orange blossom is a fragrant flower and is used in perfume making, being cited as an aphrodisiac. Orange Blossoms have been used to help anxiety and insomnia due to their mildly sedating effects on the nervous system. The fresh aroma of this tea can also help you relax and focus better. Its tranquillizing effects are known to relax the mind and body, giving you a euphoric sense of relaxation. Studies have shown that the inhalation of orange blossom in aromatherapy resulted in significant decrease in cortisol (a stress hormone). The magical intentions of Orange include true love, innocence, joy, happiness, creativity, purity, purification, calm, relaxation, focus, tranquility, euphoria, and sadness. Apple Blossom ~ see above Cinnamon Chips ~ The warm, reassuring scent of Cinnamon helps with concentration. The ground spice is used in baked goods, desserts and as a flavoring in teas, specialty coffees and other beverages. Cinnamon has a long and rich history. It was mentioned in Chinese books on healing more than four thousand years ago. It was also used in Egypt and Europe. The powerful heat of Cinnamon is strong in its ability to shine positive light into dark corners. The magical intentions of Cinnamon include anointing, consecration, psychic work, healing, love, lust, success, purification, protection, money, psychic awareness, clairvoyance, divination, energy, good luck, passion, peace, prosperity, communication, happiness, harmony, inspiration, knowledge, meditation, spirituality, tranquility, wisdom, and banishing negativity. Ginger Root ~ Ginger lends a pungent, spicy note to herbal teas. Ginger is one of the best herbs you can use for stomach complaints. Ginger is energetic and fiery and adds power to any magical activity. It is used in spells to “speed things up” or to cause plans to come to fruition quickly. The magical intentions of Ginger include health and healing, love, boosting magic spells, charm, articulation, people skills, communication, making speeches, consecration, and confidence. Cloves ~ The magical intentions of Cloves include friendship, stopping gossip, stopping rumors, kinship, community, sociability, enhancing spirituality, protection of babies, grief, and comfort. Allspice ~ Allspice is very uplifting and increases energy and determination, making it useful in many different types of spells, especially healing spells. The magical intentions of Allspice include calm, uplifting, increasing energy, lethargy, determination, healing spells, purification, protection, love, perseverance, and success. Nutmeg ~ The magical intentions of Nutmeg include prosperity, luck, protection, love, mental clarity, relaxation, and healing.   INTENTIONS: calling ancestors, conjuring, divination, loss of a loved one, new beginnings, rebirth, renewing, calling spirits, communicating with spirits, summoning To celebrate Samhain, decorate your altar or table with items symbolic of the end of the harvest, including apples, pumpkins, and purple corn. To represent the spirits of the dead, display skulls (“calaveras”) and skeletons (“calacas”). Make colorful paper flags (“papel picado”) with cutout birds, skeletons, and flowers. Display photos of deceased family members and lost loved ones, purple flowers, marigold flowers, pink carnations, red roses, strings of lights, yellow candles, and crystals like carnelian, hematite, rose quartz, amethyst, angelite, celestite, clear quartz, and opalite. To make offering to and remember deceased children, make tiny decorative sugar skulls with their name written across the forehead to place on the altar or table on November 1st, then replace them the next day with larger sugar skulls. Visit your ancestors’ places of burial. Honor them by making a garland of their favorite flowers and greenery to arch over their headstone and leaving their favorite foods. Host a party, wearing colorful makeup, costumes and crowns, and make offerings to the dead. Bake a special Samhain bread (“bread of the dead” or “pan de muerto”) and the deceased’s favorite foods to feed the visiting spirits. Gather with your family and close friends. Cast a salt circle to invite your deceased loved ones. Scatter white rose petals on the ground. Consecrate the circle and all of the items in it with Purification Herbal and Salt Water. Light Samhain Incense. Anoint a white candle with Samhain Oil, place your crystals around it, then light it. Keep your intention strong as you gaze into the fire and channel the energies of the crystals. Share loving stories of your ancestors and lost loved ones. Close the ritual by blowing out the candle. When you’re ready to relax and restore, enjoy a hot herbal bath and warm cup of herbal tea. Click HERE to shop for products to celebrate Samhain.   Sources: https://spiritartsandherbs.com/sources **IMPORTANT INFORMATON: Products are sold as curio items for entertainment purposes only and based upon historical and magical uses.  We do not imply or guarantee that any items provide specific abilities, powers, outcomes, remedies, or treatments. Any information provided on listings or through private conversation is intended for educational purposes only and are based on historical folklore and traditions, and should not replace the advice of a physician. Use our products at your own risk. By purchasing this item, you understand and release Spirit Arts & Herbs Inc from any liability. 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