Samhain Fun

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Across
  1. 4. Carved gourd evolved from the traditional carved turnip of the Highlands
  2. 8. Dark volcanic glass carved into mirrors for scrying
  3. 10. The third face of the goddess, signifying wisdom, passage, and closure
  4. 11. Reaping tool representing the harvest of grain and the passage of time
  5. 12. SUPPER A silent ritual feast observed in total quiet for departed guests
  6. 13. The art of foretelling future trends using tarot, bones, or runes
  7. 14. The ancient Celtic festival marking the final harvest and spiritual new year
  8. 18. Vessel of transformation associated with the goddess Cerridwen
  9. 19. The hollow-stemmed tree sacred to the white goddess and fairy lore
  10. 20. Or PĂșca; fairy folk traditionally left sweet milk or cake out of doors
Down
  1. 1. Pomaceous fruit sacred to the Isle of Avalon, often used in water rites
  2. 2. The boundary between the physical and unseen realms
  3. 3. Herb burned to stimulate prophetic dreams and inner sight
  4. 5. The beloved dead commemorated at seasonal home altars
  5. 6. A wax beacon left in windows to light the path home for wandering souls
  6. 7. Traditional hilltop flame kindled to purify cattle and guide souls
  7. 9. Relating to the ancient Celtic caste of priests and wisdom keepers
  8. 15. Torch-bearing guardian of the crossroads and night
  9. 16. Old term for an open outdoor fire lit on seasonal quarter-days
  10. 17. Red fruit of the underworld associated with Persephone