Begin by purifying the ritual area with the Salt, Water, and Incense. For the circle casting, stand in the center of the circle, and say:

"I stand between the worlds,
At the sacred nexus of life.
Protected from all negativity.
Positive energy flows from the font of life,
I hallow this place of Spirit."

Then Call the Corners/Elements in which ever fashion you have grown accustomed. Evoke the God and Goddess of your choosing, preferably using an evocation you have written yourself.

After a moment of silence stand tall before your altar and give your statement of intent, be certain and allow the words to flow from you, if the following doesn't feel right then change it. As follows:

"I come from the Void, and to Her, I shall return.
Ancient wisdom is my teacher
I know that there is great comfort in the dark hours of death.
Tonight I journey there, to meet the ones I love
To find wisdom from the ancients
And to rebirth myself again."

(Light two white candles).

Read:

"Samhain is the celebration of the final harvest–the cycle of life and death. I am joyful in the rewards I have cultivated this year."

(List your rewards and blessings.)

"I stand at the crossroads of yet another year. I welcome purification and renewal."

(Pour water over your hands and allow all negativity to leave your body.)

"At Samhain, I know that the veils are the thinnest between the worlds, and bid my ancestors to visit tonight at my fires and imbue their wisdom to me."

(Light a third candle to signify the dead.)

For the Samhain Invocation for a Loved One, hold both hands out, palms up. Say:

"By the love that is eternal now ancestors, I will call you as the Western Gate stands open To that land of golden sunsets. On this night of ancient wonder Where our souls can join together I’ll close my eyes and see you smiling. Though you have passed from my plain, I remember you."

Spend some time meditating, singing, or drumming. When you feel fulfilled, it is time to end the ritual. When you have finished, stand in the middle of the room, and toast the departed with a swallow of wine and a taste of bread, dedicate the simple feast to your ancestors and gods.

Close the Circle:

"Great Ancestors, I thank you for joining me this night, Relatives and loved ones, I honor you and wish you sleep well. May you go in peace. Great Spirit Stay with me. Protect and guide me upon this new year. So Mote It Be."

Close your eyes and imagine the circle slowly dissipating. Open your eyes and snuff all save the three candles on your altar which you should allow to burn out.