What is Mabon, what does the autumn equinox mean, and do we really need to know exactly how this festival was originally celebrated?

In this episode, we explore a little of the history behind this time of year, the story behind the name Mabon, and even more about traditions and rituals, the way you choose to celebrate, and what this day might show you.

Something to reflect on, to carry with you, and perhaps to see in a new way.

Songtext: Nina Roosen | Musik: Suno AI

How can you live the Sacred Nights today?

Welcome to the fireplace. Today, we explore the different ways people celebrate the Rauhnächte: from incense, journaling and reflection to Tarot, old customs and the connection between each night and the months of the coming year.

And no, there is no single right way to enter these nights. You can keep it mystical, reflective or playful. What matters is that you allow this tradition to become something lived, experienced and personal.

Songtext: Nina Roosen | Musik: Suno AI

Before we start with rituals and all the things we can do during these nights, I want to go a little further back.

Because there is not one original Rauhnächte tradition. No one old system everybody followed in exactly the same way.

So where do we start?

Perhaps with Halloween and Samhain, with the beginning of the darker time of the year, the harvest, our ancestors and the question of what we actually carry with us when we enter this time.

And yes, all of this has something to do with the Rauhnächte.

Let´s meet at the fireplace for more shared wisdom.

Songtext: Nina Roosen | Musik: Suno AI

An Invitation to the Sacred Nights

In the gap between the old year and the new are twelve nights that have carried stories, rituals and questions through generations.

In this opening episode, I welcome you to Sacred Nights. I speak about the Rauhnächte and what you can expect from this podcast. Even if I do not say it directly, you may hear why I return to them year after year.

Across the episodes, old traditions meet modern life. This is an invitation to listen: to your dreams, your questions, your memories and whatever may already be taking shape.

This is the doorway. The room is open. The rest will follow.

Songtext: Nina Roosen | Musik: Suno AI

✨New Beginning: The Eighth Sacred Night – December 31/January 1 ✨
The eighth Rauhnacht, the Sacred Night of New Beginnings, celebrates trust in life and the courage to start anew. This night invites us to honor fresh starts, release doubt, and create a vision for the path ahead. What values guide your next steps? How can you strengthen trust in yourself and in the unfolding journey? In this episode, we explore the power of new beginnings within the Twelve Holy Nights, supported by rituals, reflection, and ancient wisdom for modern times.

✨Transformation: The Seventh Sacred Night – December 30/31 ✨
The seventh Rauhnacht, the Sacred Night of Transformation, calls us to embrace change and growth. Transformation requires courage, the willingness to leave our comfort zone, and the ability to face emotions that arise on the path. This night invites us to reflect on what supports true transformation and how we can step into new possibilities. In this episode, we explore the power of change within the Twelve Holy Nights through rituals, reflection, and ancient wisdom for modern times.

✨Reconciliation: The Sixth Sacred Night – December 29/30 ✨
The sixth Rauhnacht, the Sacred Night of Reconciliation, invites us to find peace with ourselves and the world around us. This night explores the subtle difference between reconciliation and forgiveness, and how both can open the path to healing. How can we accept life as it is, soften resistance, and come into harmony with ourselves and others? In this episode, we journey through the Twelve Holy Nights with rituals, reflection, and ancient wisdom for modern times.

✨ Connection: The Fifth Sacred Night – December 28/29 ✨
The fifth Rauhnacht, the Sacred Night of Connectedness, is symbolized by entwined hearts or a meadow full of hearts joined together. This night invites us to reflect on our bonds with others, our ancestors, and the spiritual world. It is a time for gratitude, meditation, and honoring the web of life that holds us. In this episode, we explore connection as part of the Twelve Holy Nights, with rituals, reflection, and ancient wisdom for modern times.

✨ Forgiveness: The Fourth Sacred Night – December 27/28 ✨
The fourth Rauhnacht, also known as the Sacred Night of Forgiveness, carries the symbol of folded hands. This night asks us to reflect on what forgiveness truly means, whom we wish to forgive, and why letting go is often so difficult. In this episode, we explore the healing power of forgiveness as part of the Twelve Holy Nights, supported by rituals, reflection, and ancient wisdom for modern life.

✨ The Third Sacred Night – December 26/27 ✨
The third Rauhnacht, also called the Sacred Night of Self-Love, invites us to explore how we see and value ourselves. Its symbols are the heart and the meditating woman, reminding us to connect with our body, practice self-care, and honor our own worth. In this episode, we reflect on self-love, inner balance, and the relationship we hold with ourselves. Join this journey through the Twelve Holy Nights with rituals, questions, and ancient wisdom for modern life.