Hidden Wisdom

Re-Hallowing: History, Significance, and Observance of All Hallow's Eve

Was Halloween part of the ancient sacred tradition? In this episode of Hidden Wisdom, Meghan Farner uncovers the forgotten roots of All Hallow’s Eve — from the Festival of the Dead to its connections with the Pleiades, divine feminine archetypes, and global flood myths. Explore how cultures across the world once honored death, rebirth, and ancestral connection at this sacred time of year. Learn how to reclaim the holy essence of Halloween through intention, gratitude, and light-filled observance.

Timestamps & Key Discussion Points

  • 00:00 – 01:14 | Opening reflections and gratitude to Hidden Wisdom supporters
  • 01:14 – 02:05 | Why Meghan felt inspired to speak on Halloween and its controversy
  • 02:28 – 03:24 | Addressing misconceptions: Is Halloween demonic or meaningless?
  • 03:42 – 04:17 | Introducing the deeper purpose of exploring ancient origins
  • 04:32 – 05:26 | Quote from History of Halloween — witches, symbolism, and folklore
  • 05:26 – 06:53 | Global “Festival of the Dead” traditions across cultures and eras
  • 07:06 – 09:32 | Parallel celebrations: Celtic Samhain, Egyptian Osiris, Mayan, Persian, and Polynesian rites
  • 09:48 – 10:22 | The Pleiades constellation, comets, and the heavenly signs of the season
  • 10:46 – 12:41 | The Flood connection — how ancient trauma unified human remembrance
  • 13:57 – 15:15 | Death and rebirth as a universal cycle; spiritual implications
  • 15:32 – 17:10 | Feminine symbols in Halloween: Hathor, Isis, the flood, and the Seven Sisters
  • 17:28 – 18:30 | The misunderstood witch: wise women, midwives, and ancient wisdom
  • 18:46 – 20:28 | Modern misconceptions and redeeming the spiritual roots of the holiday
  • 20:51 – 22:13 | Reclaiming intention — celebrating with light, love, and purpose
  • 22:33 – 23:37 | Family traditions: “Switch Witch,” ancestral remembrance, and seasonal rituals
  • 23:54 – 25:33 | Honoring ancestors, creating altars, and feasting in gratitude
  • 25:33 – 26:44 | Reflection rituals: letting go of the old and writing a year’s-end blessing
  • 26:44 – 27:10 | Avoiding fear and judgment — reclaiming joy in spiritual discernment
  • 27:40 – 28:49 | Closing blessings: seeing light, abundance, and love in all observance

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