Black Cats & Pumpkins

We are in the season of Halloween! The shops are full of scary masks, pumpkins, goulish decorations and costumes, but where did this tradition come from? Tune into this episode of the podcast as we chat about the Celtic connection between Halloween & Samhain, and it's rich Pagan past! Why do people dress up in scary costumes? How did 'Trick or Treating' begin and is it just about the candy? Why are black cats considered unlucky and what is it with all the pumpkins?! We learn the story of 'Stingy Jack' and how his legend created the Jack-o'lantern we know today. Halloween was also a time of divination, in particular to find out who your true love would be (and who would pop your Hazelnut...) This ep is a nice lead up to the turning of the wheel at the end of the month- and the festival of Beltane!! Be sure to tune in next week to hear all about this fire festival of fertility, sensuality, beauty, and sex... Have a witchy question to ask? Get in touch, we would love to hear from you! [email protected] Follow us on Instagram #turnsout_shesawitch Presented by Tracey Dimech & Shannon Cotterill. Produced, edited, & music by Laura & Matt Turner. Visit Shannon's website here www.ashamoon.squarespace.com www.shannon-cotterill.squarespace.com Visit Tracey's website here Australian Medium, Psychic & Spiritual Alignment Mentor https://www.traceydimech.com.au