‘Twas The Night Before Samhain c 2018

‘Twas The Night Before Samhain

T’was the night before Samhain and all through the house,
Not a creature was stirring except for my spouse.

The incense it burned in his cauldron so black,
For Witchcraft and magick he’d a wondrous knack.

The Circle was drawn with the athame of power.
The Guardians were called to each Quarter tower.

The Lord and the Lady attended our rite,
In wonder and glory and power and might!

The Dearly Departed came as our guests,
To live once again, after their rest.

We bid them goodbye with a tear in our eye;
Such a lovely presence of Loved Ones so nigh…

The candles danced in the flickering light,
With the Great Rite we bid them all a good night.

The Guardians thanked have all sped away.
The Lord and the Lady, thanks for the day.

The night before Samhain, Gods bless this house,
A Circle of Wonder ’round me and my spouse.

(~Author Unknown)

Feast of Samhain c.2018

 

“The Celts honored the opposing balance of intertwining forces of existence: darkness and light, night and day, cold and heat, death and life. The Celtic year was divided into two seasons: the light and the dark, celebrating the light at Beltane on May 1st and the dark at Samhain on November 1st. Therefore, the Feast of Samhain marks one of the two great doorways of the Celtic year. Some believe that Samhain was the more important festival, since it marked the beginning of a new dark-light cycle. The Celts observed time as proceeding from darkness to light because they understood that in dark silence comes whisperings of new beginnings, the stirring of the seed below the ground. Therefore, the Celtic year began with the season of An Geamhradh, the dark Celtic winter, and ended with Am Foghar, the Celtic harvest. The Celtic day began at dusk, the beginning of the dark and cold night, and ended the following dusk, the end of a day of light and warmth. Since dusk is the beginning of the Celtic day, Samhain begins at dusk on October 31. Samhain marks the beginning of An Geamhradh as well as the New Year.    Whereas Beltane was welcomed in the summer light with joyous celebrations at dawn, the most magically potent time of Samhain was at night. Oidhche Shamhna, the Eve of Samhain, was the most important part of the celebration. Villagers gathered the best of the autumn harvest and slaughtered cattle for the feast. The focus of each village’s festivities was a great bonfire. Villagers cast the bones of the slaughtered cattle upon the flames. (Our word bonfire comes from these “bone fires.”) Personal prayers in the form of objects symbolizing the wishes of supplicants or ailments to be healed were cast into the fire. Many sacrifices and gifts were offered up in thanksgiving for the harvest. With the great bonfire roaring, the villagers extinguished all other fires. Each family then solemnly lit their hearth from the one great common flame, bonding all families of the village together. As they received the flame that marked this time of beginnings, people surely felt a sense of the kindling of new dreams, projects and hopes for the year to come.”

–   Feast of Samhain

November 1, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

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The current moon phase for November 1st, 2025 is…

The Moon phase for November 1st, 2025 is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This is the phase where the moon is more than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 100% illumination (which would be a Full Moon).

In the Northern Hemisphere, the right side will be illuminated, and in the Southern hemisphere it’ll be the left side that is illuminated.

The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases…

Fun fact:

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous

Moon age: 10.94 days

Moon illumination: 79.9%

Moon tilt: 108.19°

Moon angle: 0.53

Moon distance: 372,361.43 km

Moon sign: Pisces

Source: MoonGiant.com

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

Tomorrow the Moon will be in a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through…

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on November 1 has an illumination of 80%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On November 1 the Moon is 10.39 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 80%
Moon Age: 10.39 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 375,294.62 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,433,841.63 km

October 31, 2025 Daily Horoscope and Birthday Horoscope’s Traits

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Happy birthday wishes from Lady Carla Beltane with the WOTC Family and Friends!!

May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.

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As a Scorpio born on October 31st…

 Astrological symbol: Scorpio. This zodiac symbol is considered to influence those born October 23 – November 21, under the Scorpio zodiac sign. It is representative for willfulness, plenty of desire and resilience.

 The Scorpio Constellation is placed between Libra to the West and Sagittarius to the East on an area of 497 sq degrees. It is visible at the following latitudes: +40° to -90° and its brightest star is Antares.

 The Latin name for the Scorpion, the October 31 zodiac sign is Scorpio. The Spanish name it Escorpion while the French call it Scorpion.

 Opposite sign: Taurus. This suggests philosophy and loving sense and shows how Taurus natives are thought to represent and have everything Scorpio sun sign people ever wanted.

 Modality: Fixed. The modality suggests the fun nature of those born on October 31 and their elegance and punctuality in most life situations.

 Ruling house: The eighth house. This placement is focused on what others own and on the permanent desire of having what others have and suggests why these have always been of interest for Scorpios.

 Ruling body: Pluto. This celestial planet symbolizes entrusting and revelation. Pluto is most associated with the unconscious and unknown. Pluto is also suggestive for the excitement component of these personalities.

 Element: Water. This element symbolizes transformation and is considered to influence people associated with October 31 to base their actions more on feelings and less on analysis. Water takes on new meanings combined with fire, making things boil, with air that vapors it or with earth that shapes things.

 Lucky day: Tuesday. This day is representative for the exciting nature of Scorpio, is ruled by Mars and suggests dedication and stamina.

 Lucky numbers: 4, 9, 12, 15, 22.

 Motto: “I desire!”

 People born on October 31 have great social skills and an emotional intelligence above average, although at times they left themselves distracted from their intuition by their stubbornness. They are also strong willed and little can stand in their way when they are determined to achieve something. They dislike mediocrity and finish things with anyone who does even the slightest gesture of betrayal. They are sensual and interesting beings and prefer to keep an air of mystery around them.

 Positive Traits: Unpredictable, mysterious and precise are traits of interest for these natives. Although these might not seem classic positive benchmarks, there are indeed means by which these people attain their objectives. They are also inquisitive and amicable and enjoy spending time exploring their interests. They try to be all ears to their instinct but are also well grounded and logical although at times their bull headedness and emotions stand in their way.

 Negative Traits: Patronizing and selfish, these natives let themselves led by their stubbornness and clingy nature. They are resentful and don’t ever forgive anyone, even for fall downs that are mostly caused by them. They never look back once they make a decision, even when they know it wasn’t the fair way. They prefer to be ridden by guilt and frustration than admit that they were wrong. They can deceive even those close to them quite easily.

Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on October 31 are passionate, sensual and secretive. They find it very hard to commit to one person, but when they do they become very loyal and reliable. However they keep many things to themselves as they are afraid to appear sensible and weak in front of someone else. They are attracted to someone who shares the same exciting lifestyle as them. You can conquer the heart of Scorpio if you know how to handle them and be open and…

Lucky Color: The lucky color for Scorpio zodiac is deep red.

The dark shades of red are the most representative for the temperament of the Scorpio natives. It draws attention and stimulates all initiatives.

Other hues that appeal to people born on October 31 are violet, scarlet and carmine.

Representative Birthstone: The birthstone for Scorpio is the impressive Topaz.

This precious material is the symbol of friendship and inner strength. It is said to focus the energy on enhancing both the positive and negative characteristics of an individual.

Other gemstones that are thought to influence people born on October 31 are Onyx and Garnet.

Characteristic Flower: Chrysanthemum is the characteristic flower for Scorpio zodiac.

Chrysanthemum suggests the introspective and warm soul in every individual. This is a flower thought to clear negative energies from around it so it can be used as a lucky charm or joyous decoration.

Other lucky flowers for Scorpio include Roses and Geranium.

Symbolic Metal: The representative metal for Scorpio zodiac is Iron.

Iron is as strong as a metal as is the individual in Scorpio. Its properties include magnetization, shaping at high temperature and rusting in moist air. This can be translated for Scorpio into great stimulation, hard implementation of change and need to be handled with care.

Another metal considered to bring luck to people born on October 31 is Silver.

Characteristics: October 31 Zodiac belongs to the first decan of SCORPIO (Octombrie 23-November 2). This decan is influenced by the planet Pluto. Those born under this influence combine the secretiveness and sensuality of Scorpio with the ambition and focus of Pluto. This decan is known to magnify all the positive and negative characteristics of the Scorpio zodiac sign.

 Being born on the 31st day of the month shows organization, responsibility, loyalty and friendship. The numerology for October 31 is 4. This number reveals creation combined with logic and a bit of stubbornness. Those Scorpio associated with number four are surely imaginative but also hard working and critical. October is the tenth month of the year, bringing the opportunity for provision like activities. Those born in October are attentive and modest. October 31 Zodiac people are opinionated but loyal. October has as representative symbols the Calendula as plant and the Aquamarine and Opal as gemstones. The name of this month comes from the Latin “octo”.

What Statistics Say: In the Gregorian Calendar, October 31 is placed as the 304th day of the year or the 305th day in leap years and there are 61 days left until the end of the year. The sixty first day of autumn, this is also the World Savings Day.

 Scorpio comes first most common zodiac sign on the list of occurrence in the horoscope. An even numbered sign, this is full of negative polarity and attached to a feminine symbolism. This exemplifies introvert natives who are meditative and self-supporting. One of the archetypes used to describe this sign is the Sorcerer. People born in autumn are inclined to do well in sport competitions and are also quick learners. Famous people born on October 31 under the Scorpio zodiac sign: Cristopher Columbus, Rob Schneider, Vanilla Ice and Adam Horovitz.

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If you were born on October 31…

October 31 Scorpio at Their Best: Strong, adaptable, creative

October 31 Scorpio at Their Worst: Unlucky, mad, detached

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IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS ON OCTOBER 31, chances are you are a person who is destined for success. More than anything, you want to be successful and that could be why you work so hard. You are disciplined and usually, are upset when your plans don’t go accordingly. However, those little setbacks are what make you a stronger person.

You usually set and meet all of your goals with a heaping of get-up-and-go. Your friends and co-workers think highly of you. They believe that you are a calm and spiritual person although a loner.

As an October 31st birthday zodiac sign is Scorpio, you don’t need a girlfriend or boyfriend to make you whole because you are certainly high on self-esteem. You love to be challenged. You won’t settle for anything less than the best.

It aggravates the 31st October birthday personality to even think about taking a chair to someone else. However, you don’t hold a grudge unlike others born under the same zodiac sign. You are an honest person, however, you can be blunt and unintentionally hurtful.

Aside from this, this Scorpio birthday person is used to getting their way. You have strong determination and this may fuel your efforts in getting what you desire. You are a responsible soul with the ability to communicate. More often than not, you spread yourself too thin. This can get upsetting and cause confusions. However, you to learn how to deal with these issues.

The October 31 zodiac birthday person in love is someone who is sincere, dedicated and even inspiring. You like helping other people but only if it is a cause that you are passionate about. When someone has been treated unjustly, you will stand up for their rights. Those of you born today have a soft spot but it can quickly turn into a block of ice if you suspect somebody is trying to take advantage of you.

The October 31st birthday horoscope predicts that you may have a hard time telling the truth in some instances. It’s true… this Scorpio expects a lot from his or her peers, children, and friends. You, on the other hand, will not give a hand-out. When in love, you like to be close to your partner. After arguments, you should be able to make peace with what’s bothering you.

Let’s talk about your career, Scorpio. Okay… so you are passionate about your art but who isn’t. The world is filled with people who love and love for a reason. You, in addition, find comfort in knowing that you would make an excellent therapist or someone in marketing and sales. In a much larger vision, you could have a career in music. On that same note, you could be facing a social work disadvantage. You need to get out sometimes and let the kids be kids.

With so many career options, the October 31 birthday personality will have a difficult time deciding on what they want. You are incredibly talented so getting another job will be easy for you. You are resilient unlike most born under this zodiac sign. Why don’t you start to look around. In the meantime and between time those who love shopping, the doors open at 9 o’clock… Be there or be square! This could mean spending a lot of money or running the credit card up to the max.

Let’s talk about your health, Scorpio. The 31 October birthday meanings show you have other means to deal with sickness and health. You may have holistic health care in mind over conventional methods. You like to have an option and feel that it has had some bearing in the past and some remedies are tried and true. Getting in touch with nature is a good way for you to relax.

As the October 31 birthday astrology suggests, you’re naturally ambitious, Scorpio. Nonetheless, you set limitations on how far you will go with a person or a personal relationship. The answers you are looking for may be in the past. To people who don’t know you, you seem to be a laid-back person but you are just the opposite. When you have the means to do so, you like to enjoy yourself.

Famous Celebrities Born On October 31

This Day That Year –October 31 In History

834 – First time Halloween observed.
1943 – Sammy Baugh, Washington Redskins, throws 6 Touch downs.
1968 – Davy Jones crushes Americans with news of marriage to Linda Haines
1976 – Larry Bird gets a divorce from Janet Condra.

October 31  Vrishchika Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
October 31 Chinese Zodiac PIG

Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Mars that symbolizes passion, rivalry, and instincts.

Birthday Symbols 

The Scorpion Is The Symbol For The Scorpio Zodiac Sign

Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birth Day Tarot Card is The Emperor. This card symbolizes a father-figure who will help you build a solid foundation. The Minor Arcana cards are Five of Cups and Knight of Cups

Birthday Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Taurus: This will be a calm and passionate love match.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign LeoThis relationship can be a clash of egos.

Lucky Number

Number 5 – This number stands for expansion, fun, surprise, and integrity.
Number 4 – This number symbolizes a methodical personality who is dependable and stable.

Lucky Colors

Red: This is a color that symbolizes love, passion, enthusiasm, and competition.
Blue: This color signifies truth, wisdom, peace, freedom, and compassion.

Lucky Days

Tuesday – This day is ruled by Mars and represents anger, desires, and assertiveness.
Saturday – This day ruled by planet Saturn is symbolic of difficulties and problems that help us get back in touch with reality.

Birthstone Topaz

Topaz gemstone signifies dignity, status, elegance, money, and loyalty.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts

A voucher for a sports shop for the man and a pair of topaz earrings for the woman.

A Very Happy and Blessed Samhain to All

The Wheel of the Year has turned completely around as we come to close of another year.

In the coming year may your and your family’s lives be filled with enough income to meet every thing you have to with some leftover for fun, more love, happiness, laughter, joy, and positive things!

Blessed be dear Sisters, Brother , and Honored Guests