{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"60 Samhain, The Thinning Veil and the Turning of the Celtic New Year","description":"As the last golden days of October give way to the dark half of the year, we stand together at the threshold of Samhain, the ancient Celtic new year, when the veil between the worlds grows thin. In this episode, I share the old stories of Samhain from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and the Isle of Man, the herbal lore of the apple, and a simple candlelight ritual to close the door on the old year and welcome the new one, gently, in the dark. In this episode: Why the Celtic new year began in the dark, and what that teaches us about beginnings The Hunter\u2019s Moon, Scorpio season, and Mercury retrograde in Scorpio The sacred fire at Tlachtga, from which every hearth in Ireland was lit again The tale of Nera, who walked into the fairy hill on Samhain night Guising, turnip lanterns, and the Welsh spirit night Apple lore, the hidden star inside every apple, and the old Halloween drink called lambswool A ritual for closing the old year\u2019s door: a swept threshold, a single flame, and an apple shared   Herb featured: apple.  From the Herbary Archive: #28 Samhain and #12 Connecticut Witch Trials 28 - https:\/\/youtu.be\/fjdUkbw2Bz8?si=mYm0EFAL9n84xcVy 12 - https:\/\/directory.libsyn.com\/episode\/index\/id\/16619426 \u270d\ufe0f Join my Newsletter! If you'd like to know me a little more personally, a letter arrives from the garden each Friday \u2014 seasonal stories, herbal wisdom, the quiet rhythms of the Celtic year, and personal videos from the Herbary I'm building by hand.   You'll be the first to hear about new offerings, upcoming classes, and hands-on workshops. And each month, subscribers receive the topic and the link for our free Zoom circle, where we gather to learn and linger together.   It's a slow, unhurried corner of the internet. Come as you are. https:\/\/thenewenglandherbary.com\/join\/   \ud83c\udf3f Herbs & Favorite Tools (affiliate links \u2014 thank you for supporting this work) Herbs featured in this Show: 1. Beeswax Taper Candles https:\/\/link.amazon\/B0dNHbgdy 2. Nutmeg Grater https:\/\/link.amazon\/B08GsERYY 3. Stations Of The Sun by Ronald Hutton https:\/\/link.amazon\/B0gDV3Leo   My favorite tea-making tools:   BAYKA French Press Coffee Maker https:\/\/amzn.to\/4r4LYNH   Cold Brew Coffee Filter for Wide Mouth Mason Jar https:\/\/amzn.to\/4qWQr4L   Heat-proof wide-mouth mason jars https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pNflmq   \ud83d\udcdaBookstore - Brenda J. Sullivan Books https:\/\/www.brendajsullivanbooks.com\/   \ud83c\udf31 My Garden Journal \u2013 A How-To Garden Book for Kids Because every gardener starts with a single seed \u2014 and a little curiosity. My Garden Journal is part how-to guide, part creative keepsake, designed to help children (and their grown-ups) learn the basics of growing food and flowers while documenting their journey. Inside you\u2019ll find: Simple planting guidance Space for drawings, photos, and notes Imaginative themed gardens (Harry Potter Herb Garden, Young Chef\u2019s Garden, Monarch Butterfly Garden) Perfect for homeschooling families, budding herbalists, and anyone who wants to grow confidence by growing plants. \u2728 You\u2019ll be amazed at how much you \u2014 and your garden \u2014 grow when you take time to journal the journey.   \ud83c\udf3f Work With Me \ud83c\udf19 Herbal Consultations (Now Open) Root your wellness in the wisdom of the plants \u2014 and the stars. My one-on-one consultations offer gentle, grounded guidance rooted in traditional herbalism, vitalist principles, and (if you wish) astrology. Each session begins with listening. \ud83d\udc49 Learn more here: https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/351efb18cd6b\/one-on-one-consultations-landing-page   \u2615 Buy Me a Cup of Tea If this story brought you comfort, you can support the channel here: https:\/\/buymeacoffee.com\/thompsonstg   \ud83c\udfb6 Music Credits A heartfelt thank you to Alexander Nakarada for the music featured in this story. I am a Patreon supporter of Alexander\u2019s work.   \ud83c\udfbc Song: Planning - 320bit -  September 5, 2021 \ud83d\udd17 https:\/\/www.serpentsoundstudios.com\/     \ud83c\udf3f Stay Connected Website: https:\/\/thenewenglandherbary.com\/ Youtube: https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thenewenglandherbary?si=f7_MB0XEz0vn0Xr   Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thenewenglandherbary\/ Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61578148227744 The New England Herbary is a project of Thompson Street Farm LLC. https:\/\/thompsonstreetfarm.com\/ ","author_name":"The New England Herbary","author_url":"https:\/\/thenewenglandherbary.com\/blog\/","html":"