{"id":18725,"date":"2018-10-01T01:10:43","date_gmt":"2018-10-01T06:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/content\/?p=19323"},"modified":"2018-10-03T14:38:46","modified_gmt":"2018-10-03T19:38:46","slug":"celebrating-samhain-with-norma-clark-of-forevrgoddess-boutique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2018\/10\/01\/celebrating-samhain-with-norma-clark-of-forevrgoddess-boutique\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Samhain with Norma Clark of Forevrgoddess Boutique"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Family\/Ancestor Memorial<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

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Celebrating the Life and Death of deceased love ones with a new tradition.
\nThe Moment your Love one has their Final breath you will miss them, then grief will set in its common to have 7 stages of grieving. Some deaths are quick and sudden, other\u2019s, a long slow process.\u00a0Death has been with us since the beginning of time. We’re born, we grow, maybe have a family of our own, then reach old age. We pass on to the next journey in life.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The spirits of other worlds can come and go anytime with enough energy. Others wait till the veil between both worlds are thin then they can burst through. Around Mabon\/Autumn equinox & Samhain\/All Hallow’s Eve. There are other times spirits can move freely during the year like Beltane and Midsummer eve. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

I grew up a weird combination of Irish\/Scottish and Salvadoran. My father was white Irish\/Scottish and mother was from El Salvador.\u00a0 Growing up my dad was older he was a quiet man, didn’t speak much. But he was always into the paranormal. My mother was open with Spanish Catholic traditions. She was gifted. She told me of spirits appearing in her life and how they affect things and those around. My father adopted her 6 children from there and brought them to the USA. Life in El Salvador, deep down there, was beautiful jungle and countryside, coffee, plantains and other types of farm land. Where she was from you could see more primal life force spirit still worshiped with New Christian Gods. The Native Indians of her lands\u00a0had traditions handed down. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


\nThis opened a door for many of my mother family and relatives to come here\u00a0to the USA. For a new way of life to support those down in El Salvador or those here. I know my parents home was a portal, so many have come and gone they felt safe and loved mostly. Here I can’t count the times my mother would get anxious feelings and would call late to El Salvador.\u00a0We would find out a relative was very sick or passed away. My mom would send money, light a candle, pray to certain saints and the virgin de Guadalupe\u00a0for support. She used herbs for relatives in need here within our home to help heal them. There were many stories of my mom helping others.<\/p>\n

Other times in my parents home spirit might make it self known banging on window, cold breezes moving things, or they would just appear sitting on the couch\u00a0in the living room. When a relative passed away, she would use the bedroom or kitchen corner by the sink and light 7 day candle, put a photo, glass of water and maybe sometimes she would put some sweet bread.\u00a0 She said the spirit will need a place to come replenish their energy, to feed from so they could continue their journey to pass messages, or visit living relatives. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For me being Wiccan, being Celtic, I remembered reading about dumbsuppers, to open your door to spirits and ancestors of your family. Share your meal with them. My mother did similar traditions from her home. They would celebrate Dia de Finados,\u00a0dearly departed. They would make flower arrangements or wreaths to go in the cemetery (tombs above ground). They cleaned tombs, decorated them with flowers and spent the day there. Growing up after my dad died in <\/b><\/u>1992 we would go to the cemetery and put flowers on my dad\u2019s grave, some on grandparents graves and we\u2019d bring big colorful blankets, food and since we could park 12 feet away, we\u2019d have music playing. Then say prayers for them to bless them. Then talk about the moments we shared with the deceased.\u00a0Which we continue to do now that my mom has passed on.<\/p>\n

With Samhain approaching I wanted to share my story and maybe some ideas to consider. When working with spirits of loved ones, you want them to find their place of rest be it\u00a0heaven, Summerland, over rainbow bridge, or an other eternal resting\u00a0place. Look to other articles and books about other resting places. I’ll mentioned a few later to consider. Combine, adapt, create your own unique way to honor\u00a0departed\u00a0loved ones\u00a0or ancestors. Share photos, meals, memories they loved. Write them down in your journal everything you can remember. Don’t be surprised if a spirit makes itself known in your presence.<\/p>\n

Do a divination with tarot cards, pendulum, or my favorite crystal scrying to gain wisdom or guidance at this moment in life or the beginning of the new year. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

I find a cheap battery candle from the dollar store to light on the altar with the photos of love ones who passed on. I use the battery activated candles to be safe in case my\u00a0active toddler tries to climb up on my altar or\u00a0one of my cats get too curious.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


\nDecorate your altar with mementos, flowers, incense, favorite gemstones, even some sweet treat\u00a0to enjoy, and maybe a glass of their favorite drink.\u00a0Ask your Patron Goddess or God to bless them in time of rest.<\/p>\n

After Samhain if you still sense the presence\u00a0of departed loved\u00a0ones, here is a Goddess that lent me help move them to their\u00a0more appropriate\u00a0 place: I asked Hekate <\/b>to help me move my older, playful, black Dog Cholee to her resting\u00a0 place. She would not leave. She’d been lingering\u00a0 around our home and back yard for over a week. When working with any Goddess or God Be\u00a0<\/i>R<\/i>espectful<\/i>,\u00a0\u00a0Give an <\/i>O<\/i>ffering<\/i> for their help. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Finally I\u00a0wanted to share <\/span>a<\/span> f<\/span>ew <\/span>b<\/span>oxes f<\/span>rom<\/span> my boutique, these boxes are <\/span>a M<\/a><\/span>emorial<\/span><\/a> for your Dearly Departed Love <\/span>O<\/span>ne<\/span>s<\/span> and Pet\/Familiar. We provide\u00a0Spirit Votive<\/span>s<\/span>, 4 Gemstone<\/span>s<\/span> for Crystal Healing – Grieving, and 1 twin soul crystal point, <\/span>a<\/span>nd ideas to celebrate their life in remembrance.\u00a0We will be adding more items for\u00a0 Samhain Inspired <\/a><\/span>M<\/span>emorial <\/span>G<\/span>ifts<\/span><\/a>. Blessings of love and light – Norma <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Psycho <\/b><\/u>P<\/b><\/u>omps<\/b><\/u> – Those whom guide the dead to the afterlife:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


\nValkyries – Norse<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Banshees<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Hounds of Annwn – Celtic<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Hekate<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Persephone<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Hades<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Hermes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Iris<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Charon<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Charos – Greek<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Agwe<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Sirene<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

the Barons -Voodu<\/p>\n

For information on celebrating Samhain with the dearly departed and other customs look to the following books:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


\nThe pagan book of Halloween -Gerina Dunwich
\nHalloween -Silver Ravenwolf
\nLlewellyn Sabbats Alamanc -(Any Year will do)<\/p>\n

For More spirit ,Goddess, Gods to help with the deceased, a good book is:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses<\/a> -Judika Illes<\/p>\n

***<\/strong><\/p>\n

About the Author:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nNorma Clark<\/strong> I’m\u00a0Wiccan, My style follows my spiritual path, and what comes to mind.. I live in a small rural town, Paris, Idaho. I share my life With my <\/span>W<\/span>iccan\u00a0husband, 2 hyper Children, <\/span>a<\/span>nd\u00a0gang of critters.\u00a0I love to create new designs by looking at nature, cultural ideas for my Jewelry and create unique Metaphysical items. COME Sit For A\u00a0 Spell or Two , And See the Magick of <\/span>Forevrgoddessboutique <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  Family\/Ancestor Memorial   Celebrating the Life and Death of deceased love ones with a new tradition. The Moment your Love one has their Final breath you will miss them, then grief will set in its common to have 7 stages of grieving. Some deaths are quick and sudden, other\u2019s, a long slow process.\u00a0Death has been with us since the beginning of time. We’re born, we grow, maybe have a family of our own, then reach old age. We pass on to the next journey in life.\u00a0\u00a0 The spirits of other worlds can come and go anytime with enough energy. Others wait till the veil between both worlds are thin then they can burst through. Around Mabon\/Autumn equinox & Samhain\/All Hallow’s Eve. There are other times spirits can move freely during the year like Beltane and Midsummer eve. I grew up a weird combination of Irish\/Scottish and Salvadoran. My father was white Irish\/Scottish and mother was from El Salvador.\u00a0 Growing up my dad was older he was a quiet man, didn’t speak much. But he was always into the paranormal. My mother was open with Spanish Catholic traditions. She was gifted. She told me of spirits appearing in her life and how they affect things and those around. My father adopted her 6 children from there and brought them to the USA. Life in El Salvador, deep down there, was beautiful jungle and countryside, coffee, plantains and other types of farm land. Where she was from you could see more primal life force spirit still worshiped with New Christian Gods. The Native Indians of her lands\u00a0had traditions handed down. This opened a door for many of my mother family and relatives to come here\u00a0to the USA. For a new way of life to support those down in El Salvador or those here. I know my parents home was a portal, so many have come and gone they felt safe and loved mostly. Here I can’t count the times my mother would get anxious feelings and would call late to El Salvador.\u00a0We would find out a relative was very sick or passed away. My mom would send money, light a candle, pray to certain saints and the virgin de Guadalupe\u00a0for support. She used herbs for relatives in need here within our home to help heal them. There were many stories of my mom helping others. Other times in my parents home spirit might make it self known banging on window, cold breezes moving things, or they would just appear sitting on the couch\u00a0in the living room. When a relative passed away, she would use the bedroom or kitchen corner by the sink and light 7 day candle, put a photo, glass of water and maybe sometimes she would put some sweet bread.\u00a0 She said the spirit will need a place to come replenish their energy, to feed from so they could continue their journey to pass messages, or visit living relatives. For me being Wiccan, being Celtic, I remembered reading about dumbsuppers, to open your door to spirits and ancestors of your family. Share your meal with them. My mother did similar traditions from her home. They would celebrate Dia de Finados,\u00a0dearly departed. They would make flower arrangements or wreaths to go in the cemetery (tombs above ground). They cleaned tombs, decorated them with flowers and spent the day there. Growing up after my dad died in 1992 we would go to the cemetery and put flowers on my dad\u2019s grave, some on grandparents graves and we\u2019d bring big colorful blankets, food and since we could park 12 feet away, we\u2019d have music playing. Then say prayers for them to bless them. Then talk about the moments we shared with the deceased.\u00a0Which we continue to do now that my mom has passed on. With Samhain approaching I wanted to share my story and maybe some ideas to consider. When working with spirits of loved ones, you want them to find their place of rest be it\u00a0heaven, Summerland, over rainbow bridge, or an other eternal resting\u00a0place. Look to other articles and books about other resting places. I’ll mentioned a few later to consider. Combine, adapt, create your own unique way to honor\u00a0departed\u00a0loved ones\u00a0or ancestors. Share photos, meals, memories they loved. Write them down in your journal everything you can remember. Don’t be surprised if a spirit makes itself known in your presence. Do a divination with tarot cards, pendulum, or my favorite crystal scrying to gain wisdom or guidance at this moment in life or the beginning of the new year. I find a cheap battery candle from the dollar store to light on the altar with the photos of love ones who passed on. I use the battery activated candles to be safe in case my\u00a0active toddler tries to climb up on my altar or\u00a0one of my cats get too curious. Decorate your altar with mementos, flowers, incense, favorite gemstones, even some sweet treat\u00a0to enjoy, and maybe a glass of their favorite drink.\u00a0Ask your Patron Goddess or God to bless them in time of rest. After Samhain if you still sense the presence\u00a0of departed loved\u00a0ones, here is a Goddess that lent me help move them to their\u00a0more appropriate\u00a0 place: I asked Hekate to help me move my older, playful, black Dog Cholee to her resting\u00a0 place. She would not leave. She’d been lingering\u00a0 around our home and back yard for over a week. When working with any Goddess or God Be\u00a0Respectful,\u00a0\u00a0Give an Offering for their help. \u00a0 Finally I\u00a0wanted to share a few boxes from my boutique, these boxes are a Memorial for your Dearly Departed Love Ones and Pet\/Familiar. We provide\u00a0Spirit Votives, 4 Gemstones for Crystal Healing – Grieving, and 1 twin soul crystal point, and ideas to celebrate their life in remembrance.\u00a0We will be adding more items for\u00a0 Samhain Inspired Memorial Gifts. Blessings of love and light – Norma Psycho Pomps – Those whom guide the dead to the afterlife: Valkyries – Norse Banshees Hounds of Annwn – Celtic Hekate Persephone Hades Hermes Iris Charon Charos – Greek Agwe Sirene the Barons -Voodu For information on celebrating Samhain with the dearly departed and other customs look to the following books: The pagan book of Halloween -Gerina Dunwich Halloween -Silver Ravenwolf Llewellyn Sabbats Alamanc -(Any Year will do) For More spirit ,Goddess, Gods to help with the deceased, a good book is: Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses -Judika Illes *** About the Author: Norma Clark I’m\u00a0Wiccan, My style follows my spiritual path, and what comes to mind.. I live in a small rural town, Paris, Idaho. I share my life With my Wiccan\u00a0husband, 2 hyper Children, and\u00a0gang of critters.\u00a0I love to create new designs by looking at nature, cultural ideas for my Jewelry and create unique Metaphysical items. 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