216. The Wheel of the Year: Ancestral Wisdom & Rituals To Get In Sync with The Seasons and Nature

Why are the holidays so enchanting, universally and separately from any organized religious activities? How did our ancestors honor these planetary transitions and celebrate the changing of the seasons? If we recognize their deep-rooted traditions, can we feel more aligned and connected with the cycles of nature? This episode is an exploration of the 8 ancient Pagan celebrations that underlie the more recent Christian holidays. Together, we'll dive into the cosmic dance of astrological cycles and the annual phases of the sun, discovering the profound connection between these ancient celebrations and the natural world. Throughout the episode, I'll share insights into the significance of rituals and rites of passage, unveiling the rich Pagan traditions of Paganism and unravelling its stigmatized nature. We'll also review the importance of aligning our diets with the seasons to savor the abundance of nourishment nature provides. I hope you enjoy this exploration of spirituality, ancient traditions, and the timeless essence of the Wheel of the Year! If you're interested in more content on planetary cycles, goddesses and growing your own food, check out the following episodes: 197. Fast Friday: Qetesh & Persephone of Goddesses and Sirens 161. Moon Energy: Uncovering the Biological, Cultural and Metaphysical Significance of the Lunar Cycles 84. Liberate Your Mind, Your Lawn And Your Future With Jim Gale, Permaculture Expert and The Food Forest Abundance Home Garden Revolution TIME STAMPS 00:05:00 Lost Rituals 00:09:15 Resources and Wheel of the Year 00:13:08 Destigmatizing Paganism 00:14:24 8 Sabbaths/Celebrations 00:16:48 The Yule 00:18:49 The Pagan Origins of Christmas 00:23:34 Creative Ideas to Synch with Nature 00:27:37 Dr. Jack Cruise and Eating with the Seasons 00:29:40 Sauna Space 00:32:55 Moon Episode 00:32:59 Imbolc 00:37:16 Ostara/Easter 00:41:43 Beltane 00:46:55 Litha 00:51:01 Lamas/Lumascia 00:55:06 Mabon 01:00:42 Samhain Subscribing and sharing your kind thoughts & feedback in a review on iTunes is the ultimate way to support Amy and help Awakening Aphrodite in everyone...so thank you in advance!:) You can find all things Amy at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠amyfournier.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jump on Amy's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email list⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠where she shares her personal stuff and her newest health and wellness tips and favorite products, classes, course and events updates. For special discounts on Amy's favorite products, visit her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠estore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We appreciate and encourage you to reach out and interact with us by leaving a comment, following and sharing the episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FitAmyTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG and ⁠Amy Fournier ⁠on FB and remember, you can also watch the episodes on YouTube at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!