Halloween - Harmless Fun or 'Wrong Exit' Meme?

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Halloween - Harmless Fun or 'Wrong Exit' Meme?

Are you one of those people who feel an intuitive repulsion toward Halloween? If you observe people's energies around this time, you may notice a strange, sometimes obsessive vibe. Is Halloween just a harmless children’s tradition, or are there other forces at work? While commercialization is frustrating for many, your inner resistance may stem from more than just an aversion to giving kids unhealthy candy for wearing scary costumes; it’s about the overall energy surrounding the day. Pay attention to these sensations! It could be your spiritual intelligence signaling you to reconsider following the crowds without conscious consent.

Halloween began as a sacred pagan and Celtic tradition, a way of honoring departed souls and easing their journey in the afterlife by remembering their contributions to this world on the eve of the hallows, over 4,000 years ago. But, like many modern holidays, the true meaning—and the power—of these celebrations has largely been forgotten.

Today’s displays in the days leading up to and on Halloween often reflect ignorance or even a profane twist on a tradition originally intended to call upon higher spiritual forces to reinforce the light in the battle against darkness. This might seem harsh at first, but with our awakening consciousness, we can no longer afford to participate in spiritual traditions without understanding their deeper meaning. Engaging in ritualistic actions without conscious intent or consent can lead to unintentionally calling in dark forces, resulting in unnecessary energetic stress, including sleep disturbances, panic attacks, and psychological overload.

The modern version of Halloween is far from harmless! What appears as 'fun' or 'playful' can serve as a dark path, inviting ahrimanic forces into our material world. Hidden from many, however, is All Saints Day or Día de los Muertos, just after Halloween—a day for commemorating and connecting with benevolent or higher light beings. Could it be that we are once again being led to the 'wrong exit,' mistaking overindulgence in candy and overstimulation of our nervous systems for joy, laughter, and peace?

Let’s explore the Halloween phenomenon from a spiritually scientific perspective.

Let's start with Rudolf Steiner, who (100 years ago) viewed Halloween, particularly the night leading into All Souls' Day, as a time when the boundary between the physical and spiritual realms is especially thin, allowing for heightened connection with spiritual beings and energies. According to Steiner, this openness brings not only an increased ability to connect with benevolent spiritual forces, such as ancestors and guiding spirits, but also an amplified presence of darker, opposing forces. These "Dark Forces," in his view, are energies or entities that seek to pull humanity further into materialism, fear, and separation from spiritual awareness. 

To Steiner, Halloween represents a powerful moment in which individuals can consciously counteract these forces. He believed that performing acts of reverence, compassion, and spiritual alignment on this night helps protect the soul from becoming susceptible to fear or other low-frequency energies that often arise with the intensification of the unseen. Traditional practices, like lighting candles, sharing stories of the deceased, or making offerings, are seen as acts that honor the dead and shield oneself and the community from the pull of materialism and negativity. 

This counteraction has an even deeper purpose: it strengthens the soul's connection to higher spiritual principles and virtues, such as love, courage, and wisdom. When we engage in practices that honor the dead and connect us to our spiritual heritage, we create a space for light, awareness, and reverence that keeps darker influences at bay. According to Steiner, these practices reinforce a sense of spiritual solidarity, as individuals consciously protect themselves and their communities through intentional connection to the divine.

Ultimately, Halloween is not simply a night of costumes and revelry; it offers an opportunity to realign with spiritual truths, embracing the soul’s innate power to rise above material temptations and darkness. By focusing on ancestral connection, gratitude, and acts of spiritual devotion, individuals contribute to a collective force of light that counters and neutralizes the influence of dark forces, fostering a more balanced, spiritually enriched world.

Rituals and festivals, including those surrounding All Souls' Day and Easter, serve as counterpoints to materialism by reconnecting with the spiritual purpose of life and death.

How do other religious or spiritual traditions regard 'The Night Before The Dead'?

Several theological and spiritual streams share elements on honoring the dead and counteracting materialism through spiritual connection:

1. Esoteric Christianity: Most Christian teachings view Christ as a transformative force in human evolution. Esoteric Christian traditions emphasize direct spiritual experiences and the cultivation of virtues to counteract materialistic forces. Figures like Rudolf Steiner, Emanuel Swedenborg and Jakob Böhme, for example, also discussed the spiritual realms and the significance of connecting with divine beings for soul evolution.

2. Eastern Orthodox Christianity: Orthodox Christianity holds a reverent view of saints and the "great cloud of witnesses" (Hebrews 12:1) and encourages prayers for the deceased. Practices around honoring ancestors and seeking their intercession share some resonance with Steiner’s ideas of connection with the dead as a source of guidance and protection. The Orthodox tradition also emphasizes inner asceticism and the cultivation of humility and prayer to counteract worldly, materialistic impulses.

3. Gnosticism and Neoplatonism: Gnostic and Neoplatonic streams both value inner spiritual knowledge (gnosis) and view the material world as a domain that can lead to spiritual distraction or ensnarement. They emphasize transcending material attachment through direct knowledge of the divine and the cultivation of virtues. Like Steiner, Gnostic thought often emphasizes the soul's liberation from the material world as a return to divine origins, with awareness of divine beings as part of this process.

4. Indigenous and Shamanic Traditions: Many indigenous spiritualities and shamanic practices emphasize honoring ancestors and connecting with spiritual forces of nature, viewing this as essential for both individual well-being and community balance. The material world is respected, but it is also understood as part of a broader spiritual reality, where forces must be balanced, and ancestors are revered as part of a living spiritual lineage.

5. Taoism: Taoism teaches balance between material and spiritual worlds and honors ancestral spirits. Traditional Taoist practices often include rituals that revere ancestors, aiming to harmonize the yin (passive, earthly) and yang (active, spiritual) forces. While not directly aligned with Steiner, Taoist practices reflect a similar commitment to balancing the material and spiritual aspects of existence.

6. Hinduism and Buddhism: In these traditions, the belief in reincarnation, karma, and the pursuit of enlightenment implies the need to transcend worldly attachments. Buddhist practices especially focus on countering egoic and material desires. Some Hindu practices also include rituals honoring ancestors (like Shradh or Pitru Paksha) as a means of showing respect, cultivating gratitude, and staying connected to one's spiritual lineage.

Each of these streams holds that by honoring the dead and the divine, one aligns with spiritual reality over material concerns, sharing Steiner’s perspective on using spiritual connection as a counterforce to the tendencies of materialism.

Applied Spiritual Intelligence:

Aspects about All Saints and All Soul's Dayto consider in Context with Halloween

1. Timing

All Saints' Day is celebrated on November 1st, while All Souls' Day follows on November 2nd. Both serve to counteract the thinning of the veil and entering of Ahrimanic/Dark Forces during Halloween night. They call in the 'Army of Spiritual Reinforcements'. This proximity in dates underscores their thematic links regarding death, remembrance, and the afterlife, which is in need to be illuminated with our conscious light at this time.

2.  Focus and Intent

Both, November 1st and 2nd are dedicated to call in the spirit Beings that have walked on our path before us.

All Saints' Day honors all saints—those who have been canonized (recognized by the Church as having led lives of exceptional holiness) and those who may not be officially recognized but are still regarded as saints in the eyes of God. It is a celebration of their lives, virtues, and the example they set for the faithful.

All Souls' Day, on the other hand, is specifically dedicated to remembering and praying for the souls of all the faithful departed, particularly those who may still be in purgatory, undergoing purification before entering heaven. It emphasizes the communal aspect of prayer for those who have died, as the living can help the deceased through their prayers and sacrifices. 

3. Theological Significance

The connection lies in the belief in the Communion of Saints, which encompasses all believers, both living and deceased. On All Saints' Day, the focus is on the glorified saints in heaven, while All Souls' Day addresses the need for prayers for those who have not yet attained the beatific vision (the direct experience of God in heaven).

4. Liturgical Practices

Many Christian traditions include special liturgical practices for both days. For All Saints' Day, masses often include the reading of the Beatitudes and the celebration of the lives of the saints. In contrast, All Souls' Day often involves readings from the Book of Wisdom and prayers specifically asking for connection and forgiveness for the departed souls.

5. Themes of Remembrance and Hope

Both days highlight themes of remembrance, hope, and the continuity of our Soul's Light beyond death. They encourage us to reflect on our own lives, the lives of the saints, and the ultimate hope of resurrection and eternal life.

6. Cultural Observances

In many cultures, these days are combined in observance, particularly in countries with strong Catholic traditions. For instance, in Mexico, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) merges aspects of both All Saints' and All Souls' Days, celebrating the lives of deceased loved ones with offerings and family gatherings.

If you wish do honor one of your passed ancestors/family members at this time, here a brief 'instruction' on how to conduct such a beautiful ceremony on your own:

Conclusion

In summary, All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day serve complementary purposes within Christian tradition, focusing on the veneration of saints and the remembrance of all the faithful departed. Together, they underscore the belief in life after death, the importance of community in faith, and the ongoing relationship between the living and the dead. By caling in the soul essence of all those who have walked on the path before us, we are strengthening our collective consciousness with the culminated wisdom and strength of our ancestors.

Use this time wisely and consciously!

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Love,

By Jona Bryndis

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