A Sacred Dance of Time: A Pagan Perspective Episode
- Midnight Starr
- 5 hours ago
- 6 min read
What's it all About:
Join me as I talk about how pagans follow the sacred cycles of time. This episode covers the natural rhythms of life, death, and rebirth. I’ll look at the Wheel of the Year, exploring how its holidays help us grow spiritually.
I will show how this journey is ultimately about finding balance, power, and wisdom in the sacred dance of time. Tune in now to start your journey into the rhythms of the year!
Songs Featured:
Spirit Guide Background Music by Nicholas Panek from Pixabay
Dream Symbol Background Music by music_for_video from Pixabay
Links Mentioned:
The Pagan Wheel of the Year: What Elaborate Rituals and Events Mark this Sacred Cycle?
The Wheel of the Year: The 8 Festivals in the Wiccan Calendar
The Dead Can Dance, Part 3: Ancestors as the Foundation of Place and Time” by Mathieu Thiem
Embracing Ancient Pagan Festivals: A Journey Through Time and Magic
Dancing with the Flames: Honoring the Sacred Union of God and Goddess on Beltane
Get in Touch Through Social Media:
Spirit Guide of the Week:
The Norns
Dream Symbol:
Lamp
Lawn
Ledger
Transcript:
(02:44)
Welcome to another episode of the Music from the Goddess’ Vault Podcast. I am your host, Midnight Starr. You just heard Got the Time by Korpiklaani.
The topic of today’s show is all about the Sacred Dance of Time: A Pagan Perspective.
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Now for the topic: A Sacred Dance of Time: A Pagan Perspective. I think this is a common theme of paganism because it has to do with the cycles of nature marked by the seasons.
But first, let's hear some music! I'll get into the topic right after you hear Hard Times by Kellianna and Jenna Greene.
(08:00)
I am so excited to talk about the Sacred Dance of Time: A Pagan Perspective.
You know, in our modern world, we’re taught that time is linear. It’s a straight line, right? It starts, it runs forward, and then it stops. It’s all about deadlines and the clock running out. It can feel really stressful.
But in paganism, we see time differently. We see it as cyclical. Think about nature. It’s a cycle of renewal and there are no true endings. A tree dies, but its energy feeds the next one. It's a continuous transformation: death leads to rebirth.
This brings us to the key concept of rhythms. Forget the stopwatch. Think about the natural beat of the world. Day and night, the flow of the tides, the changing light and dark. When you connect your own life to these natural rhythms, you start seeing yourself as part of that continuous flow. You realize your life isn't just rushing toward an endpoint.
And how do we track this flow? We use the Wheel of the Year. This is our primary pagan calendar. It’s not just a collection of dates. It’s a spiritual map. Each holiday on the Wheel marks a genuine shift in energy and a point for spiritual growth.
It's about establishing a deeper, more flowing relationship with time itself. I'll pick up on how this gives us balance and power right after you hear Autumn Time by Crow Women!
(11:22)
Time for another Spirit Guide of the Week.
We're going back to the Norse to talk about the Norns.
If you want to talk about powerful beings in Norse mythology, you have to talk about these three sisters. They are the powerful goddesses of fate and destiny itself. Their decisions determine the life path of every living being, from gods all the way to mortals.
These sisters are also the caretakers and guardians of the Yggdrasil. This tree is essentially their great spindle, and they constantly spin the threads of life upon it. They live in a beautiful hall right next to a well and the tree. However their most important role is that they work together to hold all the knowledge of the past, present, and future.
Each sister has a specific role in Norse mythology. The eldest, Urd. She is the Norn of the past. She is responsible for wrapping the wool onto the spindle. Next is Verdandi. She is the sister of the present. She is the one who is actively spinning the thread. And finally, there is Skuld, who is the youngest. She’s the one who cuts the thread.
That is it for now. Stay tuned for another spirit guide of the week.
(13:59)
That was Spinning Into Joy by the Galloping Coroners.
Earlier, we took a look at the concept of the Wheel and how the cycles of time affect our lives. But what does embracing cyclical time actually do for us?
The core lesson is balance. It helps us manage those big life transitions. Think about moving from the bright, expansive energy of Summer into the dark, quiet time of Winter. The wheel reminds us that to successfully navigate life, we have to embrace both growth and rest. We need both action and stillness in equal measure.
Think of the seasons as guides. If you look at the major turning points of the year, they perfectly illustrate this idea.
We have Samhain, which marks the end of the harvest and the entrance into the darker half of the year. This is a time to honor our ancestors, to rest, and to let things go. And then we have the Beltaine, which brings the return of the light and marks a time of new potential and action.
So, what's the big takeaway? Applying this cyclical view helps us find genuine power because it teaches us to accept inevitable change. There is no need to fight the dark, because we know the light is coming. Every season, every phase, every cycle is valuable and offers us unique wisdom.
This perspective brings so much freedom. I've got more to come right after I play Meren’s Yule Song by Meren King.
(18:49)
Here's another dream symbol to interpret.
These are the three: Lamp, Lawn, and Ledger.
First up is the Lamp.
Dreaming of a shining lamp points to clarity, faith, and reassurance.
A dim or unlit lamp in a dream, suggests you are struggling with emotional stress.
A broken lamp suggests that you are closing yourself off from those who want to support you.
Next, the Lawn.
A bright green lawn in your dream signifies happiness, optimism, and great overall well-being.
If the lawn in your dreams, is overgrown or full of weeds, that suggests you are currently neglecting your own needs.
Seeing a dead or brown lawn in your dream means you feel unfulfilled in your home life.
Finally, the Ledger.
If you dream of keeping a ledger, it signals a complex issue that you feel you must fight alone.
But if the ledger numbers are chaotic, that points toward a time of negativity and suffering.
And if you spot errors in the ledger in your dream, prepare for minor conflicts.
If you want a dream symbol to interpret and maybe have a dream symbol featured, I will mention the contact information at the end of this show. So keep dreaming.
(24:12)
That was Children of the Light by Leslie Hudson.
Alright, that’s my time for today. But thank you so much! I'm Midnight Starr, and I really appreciate you hanging out with me.
Now, before you go, I need your input! What should I talk about next? Are there certain topics, spirit guides, or dream symbols that are sparking your curiosity? Send me a message. I'm everywhere online! I'm on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Blue Sky, and Mastodon. Or you can check out my blog at goddessvault1.wixsite.com/home.
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Time to send you off with one more song. I'm closing out the show today with On Midwinter’s Day by Damh the Bard.
Blessed Be.
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