In this episode, we delve into the rich traditions of Samhain in Contemporary Paganism. Often referred to as the “Witches’ New Year,” Samhain is celebrated as a time when the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead is thinnest, making it ideal for communicating with ancestors and performing powerful rituals of transformation. We explore how Gerald Gardner, the founder of modern Wicca, revived Samhain within the Pagan Wheel of the Year, blending folklore, ceremonial magic, and the seasonal cycles to craft a new esoteric meaning for this ancient festival.
We cover the significance of ancestor veneration, divination practices, shadow work during Samhain, and how Pagans set up their altars with symbols of death and renewal. We also look closer at public and private Samhain celebrations, the roles of death deities like Hecate, the Morrigan, and Anubis, and unique rituals such as the Dumb Supper.
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00:00 Introduction: Samhain – Halloween
00:48 Support Angela’s Symposium
01:49 Gardner’s Role in Reviving Samhain
03:14 Samhain and Liminality
04:10 Gerald Gardner’s Interpretation vs Historical Reality
05:38 The Influence of Ceremonial Magic on Samhain
06:32 Personal and Collective Significance of Samhain
08:31 The Role of Death Deities at Halloween
09:53 Contemporary Samhain Celebrations
11:03 The Dumb Supper and Other Ancestral Rites
11:45 Public Celebrations and Festivals for Samhain
12:32 Altar and Magic Rituals at Halloween
16:36 Protection Magic Practices at Samhain
18:19 Spirit Communication During Samhain
20:04 Support Angela’s Symposium
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Published on October 27, 2024
