The Veil Between Worlds Might Be Thin This Year, But That Does Not Mean You Shouldn’t Dress Up For Halloween
With just over a week left until Halloween, most people already have their costumes ready or are scrambling to throw one together. According to TikTok, though, we apparently should not be dressing up at all.
Countless creators have recently been discussing how “the veil is thinning” and claiming that this means Halloween costumes are a no-go this year. But what the heck does that even mean, and should we actually be worried?
First of all, when TikTokers mention “the veil,” they are referring to “the veil between worlds.” This barrier supposedly symbolizes the separation between the material world we all know and love and the more mysterious spiritual realm.
So basically, you can think of “the veil” as a curtain, window, or whatever you like. But, it is important to note that this barrier is permeable– which is where all of the anxiety about this Halloween stems from.
During the fall months, it is said that the veil thins and becomes easier to pass through. That is why many decide to carry out acts such as seances and astral travel around Halloweentime.
This year, though, everyone from #WitchTok to paranormal activity fanatics is warning people that the veil is too thin. So, if you dress up too spookily, you run the risk of being attacked.
Obviously, there is no way to verify how true this claim really is. Instead, the best we can do is rely on our spiritual community members to guide the way.
And recently, one Reddit user took to the witchcraft subreddit to get to the bottom of this veil and scary Halloween costume question.
“Should I be worried or try to carry something for protection? I want to dress up this year, and ironically, I am planning a semi-scary outfit. So, I wonder if I should carry around salt just in case,” the user asked.
Andrey Kiselev – stock.adobe.com – illustrative purpose only, not the actual person
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The thread gained over three hundred and thirty responses, and thankfully, they all shared a resounding “no.” According to them, the watchdogs of TikTok have got it all wrong– and since the veil really is thin, dressing up should be encouraged.
“The whole point of wearing a mask is because the veil is thin. TikTok is trash. Those ‘witches’ are uneducated and are incapable of thinking critically,” responded one Reddit user.
Perhaps harsh, but also very helpful!
“The tradition is to wear masks in Samhain– later known as Halloween– to ‘trick’ ghosts and spirits and avoid them,” added a second user.
“I do feel like the veil is quite thin this year, maybe a little more than the year before this one. It might just be my impression, though, and has nothing to do with wearing a costume or not,” they continued.
“If the spirits come, it is going to happen whether you wear a costume or not. So, do whatever you want, and don’t take TikTok too seriously. Most people don’t know about spirituality and want attention.”
So, there you have it, folks. If you were worried, fear no more– because this Halloween, you can be as terrifying as you like, and if anything, the spookier your costume, the better. Phew!
To read the complete Reddit thread, visit the link here.
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