Samhain, celebrated on October 31st, is a sacred time of year when the veil between the living and the spirit realm is at its thinnest. This makes it an ideal time for protection spells, guidance from ancestors, and spiritual rituals. As witches and spiritual practitioners, we honor the cycles of death and rebirth, seek clarity for the future, and protect ourselves during this mystical season. Below are simple yet powerful Samhain spells for protection and guidance that align with the energy of this sacred festival.

Why Protection and Guidance Are Important During Samhain

Samhain is a time of heightened spiritual energy. While it is a night to celebrate the dead and honor our ancestors, it is also a time when the spirit world is more active. Protection spells help safeguard your energy, home, and loved ones from any negative entities or unwanted spiritual influences. At the same time, Samhain is a perfect opportunity to ask for guidance from your ancestors, spirit guides, and the universe. Whether seeking direction for the coming months or insight into a personal issue, these spells invite clarity and wisdom into your life.

Black Salt Protection Spell

Black salt is a powerful magical tool used for protection and banishing negative energy. This spell is ideal for safeguarding your home during Samhain and protecting against harmful spiritual energies.

What You’ll Need:

• Black salt (you can make this by mixing sea salt with charcoal or ashes)
• A black candle
• Rosemary (dried or essential oil)

Steps:

1. Cleanse your space by burning rosemary or sage. Focus on clearing out any negative energies in your home.
2. Light the black candle to invoke protection and focus your energy on your intention: to protect your home and yourself from harm.
3. Take the black salt and sprinkle it in a circle around your home or along windowsills and doorways. As you do this, say: “By salt and fire, I am protected, no harm shall cross this line.”
4. After placing the salt, visualize a protective barrier surrounding your home, glowing with black and white light.
5. Let the candle burn out naturally, leaving the black salt in place as a ward of protection. You can sweep up the salt after Samhain or leave it in place for ongoing protection.

Ancestral Guidance Spell

Samhain is a time to honor the dead and seek wisdom from ancestors. This simple spell calls on their guidance and helps you receive messages or insights that can aid you in your spiritual journey.

What You’ll Need:

• A white candle
• A photo or object that represents your ancestors
• A piece of paper and a pen
• A small bowl of water

Steps:

1. Create a sacred space at your altar, lighting the white candle to symbolize clarity and ancestral connection.
2. Place the photo or object representing your ancestors in front of the candle. As you do this, focus on inviting your ancestors into the space. Call out to them by name if you know it, or simply say: “Beloved ancestors, known and unknown, I invite your guidance and wisdom tonight. Please help me on my path.”
3. Write down a question or area in your life where you need guidance on the piece of paper.
4. Fold the paper and place it into the small bowl of water. Leave it there overnight, allowing the water to absorb your intention and invite a message from your ancestors.
5. The next morning, pour the water into the earth and meditate on any dreams, signs, or intuitive feelings you received during the night. Trust that your ancestors are offering their guidance, even if the message is subtle or symbolic.

Pumpkin Protection Spell

Pumpkins are a classic symbol of Samhain, representing protection, abundance, and the harvest. This spell is perfect for warding off negative energy and inviting protection into your home.

What You’ll Need:

• A small pumpkin (carved or whole)
• A black candle
• A handful of salt
• A protective herb like rosemary, thyme, or sage

Steps:

1. Place the pumpkin at your doorstep or on your altar to represent your home or sacred space.
2. Carve protective symbols into the pumpkin if you wish—pentacles, runes, or even simple crosses are all appropriate symbols for warding off negative energies.
3. Place the black candle inside or beside the pumpkin and light it. Sprinkle salt around the pumpkin to create a protective boundary.
4. Hold the protective herb in your hands and visualize a circle of protection forming around your home. As you sprinkle the herbs around the base of the pumpkin, chant: “By earth and flame, my home is secure. No ill will shall enter here, no harm endure.”
5. Leave the pumpkin at your door or altar for the duration of Samhain. After Samhain, return the pumpkin and herbs to the earth as an offering.

Apple Guidance Spell

Apples are a traditional Samhain fruit associated with knowledge, the afterlife, and wisdom. This spell calls on the spirit realm to offer guidance and clarity for a personal issue or decision.

What You’ll Need:

• One apple
• A white candle
• A knife
• A piece of paper and pen

Steps:

1. Sit in front of your altar with the apple and white candle. Light the candle and focus on the question or issue for which you seek guidance.
2. Cut the apple horizontally to reveal the five-pointed star inside. This is a symbol of the five elements (earth, air, fire, water, and spirit) and represents balance and knowledge.
3. Write your question or intention on the piece of paper. Place it under the apple, and say: “Spirits of Samhain, ancestors wise, bring me clarity, open my eyes.”
4. Let the candle burn as you meditate on your question. Hold the apple in your hands and feel the energy of the earth and spirit flowing through it, guiding you toward the answer.
5. Once you feel ready, extinguish the candle. Keep the apple on your altar overnight, and in the morning, bury it in the earth, thanking the spirits for their guidance.

Rosemary Protection Charm

Rosemary is a powerful herb for protection and purification. This charm spell can be carried with you during Samhain to ward off negative energy and provide spiritual protection throughout the dark half of the year.

What You’ll Need:

• A small sachet or pouch
• Dried rosemary
• A piece of black string or cord

Steps:

1. Begin by cleansing your space and materials with sage or incense. Sit in a quiet space and focus on your intention: to create a charm of protection.
2. Fill the sachet or pouch with dried rosemary, visualizing the herb’s protective energy surrounding you.
3. Tie the pouch closed with the black string while chanting: “By rosemary’s power, I am shielded and free, protected from harm, so mote it be.”
4. Keep the charm with you throughout Samhain and during the dark half of the year, or place it under your pillow to ward off negative dreams and spiritual energy.

Protection and guidance are essential during Samhain, a time when the boundaries between the physical and spiritual worlds blur. Whether you’re seeking to protect your home from unwanted energies or inviting wisdom from the spirit realm, these simple Samhain spells align with the energy of the season. Embrace the magic of Samhain with these powerful spells, and allow the spirit of the festival to offer you protection, insight, and clarity as you journey into the darker half of the year.