The tarot cards of the Halloween Night 2025 Samhain and the magic of the Celtic New Year through the cards
There’s one night every year when something different can be felt in the air all around the world, something magical, smelling of crackling leaves and unseen presences that can either guide us or test us. Halloween, or Samhain (pronounced Soween), as the ancient Celts called their New Year, is not just about pumpkins and costumes, although, let’s be honest, trick-or-treating with the little ones remains an almost irresistible tradition. Samhain opens a thin threshold between the visible and the invisible: it’s the moment when autumn turns darker, when the Earth begins to slow down and prepare for the next season: winter. The veil between the physical world and “the other side” becomes thinner, and we start to hear voices we normally wouldn’t want to listen to. Yet on Halloween, it feels almost natural to do so, perhaps because we’re seeking an alternative kind of answer. Samhain should not be approached as a search for light within the darkness, but rather as the acceptance of the darkness itself. It’s the time to embrace the shadows, to listen to what emerges from silence, to welcome the parts of ourselves that frighten us.
And on a night like this, the tarot can tell us even more: the Major and Minor Arcana can be trusted guides during such a spiritually charged time. But which cards have emerged from the spread for this Halloween? Let’s find out.
The Tarot of Halloween Night 2025
The Moon: Mistress of the Occult
The Moon is the true queen of Halloween: changeable, mystical, a bringer of truth and deception at the same time. This card represents intuition, suggesting that what we’re sensing may be closer to reality than we think. The Moon is never clear-cut; it doesn’t give direct answers but instead uses intuition to unveil its mysteries. On this night of Samhain, the Moon invites you to trust your instincts. Don’t look for precise answers, but rather follow the energy, the vibes. Logic won’t help you here; even the strangest event deserves your attention, no matter how irrational it seems.
Ten of Swords (Reversed): Letting Go After Chaos
The Ten of Swords appears after we’ve completely collapsed, when our defenses are gone and pain has transformed into awareness. It’s the end that no longer hurts - when the scars stop burning and simply remain on the skin. It speaks of those who have lost something or someone and learned to start again in full autonomy. Halloween is the perfect night for this transition: it’s a symbolic “death” that allows us to release what we no longer need. Not everything that ends is a loss - sometimes you must let go to make space for new beginnings. So, close those circles, whether they’ve been open for years or just a day, and don’t be too hard on yourself, because when something leaves, something new may soon arrive.
The Devil: Recognizing the True Self
The Devil is not a negative card - it speaks of power, awareness, authenticity, and the raw freedom we often feel ashamed of. It’s the energy that drives us to truly be ourselves, to drop the “safe” personas we wear in daily life and reveal our true identity, the one we keep hidden deep in the mind and only show on rare occasions. Halloween is usually the night of disguises, but dressing up can also symbolize revealing who we really are: shedding our everyday clothes to wear those of the “devil”, or rather, the devil as society defines it. When we stop denying our shadows and learn to accept - and maybe even use - them to our advantage, that’s when we can truly show the world what we’re capable of.
Queen of Cups (Reversed): The Keeper of Dreams
The Queen of Cups represents the voice that speaks to us in dreams and guides us through the world of the unseen. Her power is fragile, easily overwhelmed. This card reminds us that we can care for others without losing ourselves in their emotions. It’s important to remember that we are individuals: we are not required to carry everyone’s burdens. When we are well, we can truly help others. During Halloween, when the boundaries between worlds dissolve into mist, this card encourages us to use our empathy as a gift, to stay connected with the spirit world while keeping our feet firmly on the ground, rooted in the memories that made us who we are. Being empathetic doesn’t mean losing yourself; it means knowing how to stay present, even when the world around you seems to fade away.
And you, what will you do on this night filled with energy and spirituality? We suggest placing your crystals under the moonlight (even if it’s waxing, it still holds great energy for the stones) and lighting a black candle to absorb negative energies and release what no longer serves you, followed by a white candle to restore harmony and peace to your surroundings and your life.