Halloween is undoubtedly the most magical time of the year in many people’s minds, but do you know what special, seasonal spells are traditionally cast? 

For Protection

Fierce-faced lanterns carved out of pumpkins — and, in colder climates where pumpkins are rare, turnips — are apotropaic charms intended to ward off evil spirits and protect travellers and households from harm. Make a Jack O’Lantern to keep the ghosties and ghoulies at bay. It is said that when you see the flame flicker and dance, a spirit is near…

For Prosperity

Take 3 fresh pumpkin seeds, sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg on them, and let it dry. Put the dry seeds in your wallet. This will increase your prosperity and protect you from financial loss.

For Love

To draw a lover to you, make a petition paper with your target’s name on it in Dove’s blood ink. Place honey, 3 rose petals, 3 cinnamon sticks, ginger, and vanilla in a clean carved out pumpkin. Bake the pumpkin in your oven until it is soft. This will soften your lover’s heart. Bury the pumpkin in your yard to draw them home to you. (Don’t have a yard? Use a very small pumpkin and bury it in a potted plant outside.)

Enjoy this season and may all things pumpkin bring you love, prosperity, protection, and healing energies.