Overview
- Observed as one of the Celtic fire festivals between the autumn equinox and winter solstice, Samhain—also called All Hallows Eve and Halloween—is described by witch Dacha Avelin as the threshold to the season of death.
- For fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), Ward’s spread—Five of Wands, Temperance, Nine of Swords—focuses on facing fears, mental decluttering and achieving hard-won harmony.
- For earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), The High Priestess, Ten of Wands and Death emphasize cutting draining ties, trusting inner guidance and redesigning life on firmer terms.
- For air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius), Queen of Wands, Eight of Wands and The Hierophant point to expansion, rising visibility and stepping into teaching or leadership roles.
- For water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces), The World, Seven of Wands and The Emperor highlight shifting power dynamics, stronger influence and pursuing a clearer sense of purpose.