The Ancestral Gateways Reading

A 10-Card Ritual Journey Through Shadow, Ancestral Wisdom & New Beginnings

At Samhain, the veil between worlds grows thin. It is the Witch’s New Year — a sacred turning of the Wheel, when we honour the ancestors, face the shadows, and plant seeds for what is to come.

This exclusive tarot reading is crafted to guide you through the mysteries of Samhain, offering clarity, closure, and spiritual direction as you step into the dark half of the year. Each card is not only a message, but part of a journey — a mirror, a whisper, a lantern in the dark.

🌑 The Ten Gateways of Samhain

1. The Ancestors’ Voice – A message or lesson your ancestors, guides, or unseen allies are offering you now.

2. The Shadow’s Face – What hidden pattern, fear, or truth must be acknowledged and released.

3. The Mourning Cloak – What you are saying goodbye to, consciously or unconsciously, as the old year closes.

4. The Hearth Fire – The inner strength, wisdom, or blessing that sustains you through the dark months.

5. The Cauldron of Transformation – What is being stirred and remade in your life — the alchemy of endings into beginnings.

6. The Crossroads – A choice or direction that stands before you, illuminated by Spirit.

7. The Hidden Gift – A talent, insight, or blessing you carry into the new year, often overlooked until now.

8. The Seed of Fire – The spark of creation, inspiration, or passion that wants to be nurtured in the coming cycle.

9. The Ancestral Blessing – How your lineage supports and empowers your path forward.

10. The Veil’s Whisper – A final message from Spirit as the veil begins to close once more.

✨ What Makes This Reading Unique

• Rooted in Samhain energy: Each position is tied to the themes of death, rebirth, shadow work, and ancestral wisdom.

• A ritual journey, not just a spread: The 10 cards are arranged as a cycle — from endings to new beginnings — mirroring the turning of the Wheel of the Year.

• Ritual & tea pairing: Your reading comes with a suggested ritual or Witches Tea blend to help you anchor the guidance into your daily practice.

• Depth & storytelling: Each card is read in a rich, intuitive way, weaving tarot wisdom with Samhain’s archetypes of shadow, fire, and renewal.

Readings are done via email. Willow or Emerald will contact you after checkout with your booking.