Ancient New Year Rituals, Pagan Traditions & Ancestral Wisdom | Ellen Evert Hopman

Описание: In this episode of the Destiny Podcast, we’re joined by Ellen Evert Hopman, master herbalist, druid, and author, to explore the ancient roots of New Year traditions. From Celtic and Roman calendars to Samhain, Yule, Janus, and first-footing rituals, Ellen explains how our ancestors viewed time, transition, death, renewal, and the spiritual meaning of the New Year. We discuss pagan and druid perspectives on New Year’s Eve, ancestral communication, divination practices, candle magic, food symbolism, seasonal living, affirmations, and how modern society has lost touch with nature’s cycles. This conversation offers deep historical insight and practical rituals for reflection, grounding, and intentional living as we move into a new year.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
02:10 – Pagan vs modern New Year: when the year really begins
05:00 – Samhain, Halloween & ancestor communication
09:45 – Reincarnation, death, and ancient worldviews
13:30 – Roman New Year, Janus & the meaning of January
17:45 – Divination practices: wax, tarot, runes & rituals
22:00 – Traditional New Year foods & abundance symbolism
27:10 – First-footing, door rituals & welcoming the new year
33:40 – Winter introspection, dreaming & seasonal living
46:55 – Affirmations, mindset, and preparing for the year ahead

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