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The Hidden PassageAuthor: The Hidden Passage
A documentary-style podcast that explores the supernatural by recalling the beliefs of the past to inform the present. Delving into mythology, the occult, high strangeness, and alternative history, the show draws from philosophic, spiritual, and scientific perspectives to contemplate our greatest mysteries. Language: en-us Genres: Philosophy, Science, Social Sciences, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Spirits of Winter: Seasonal Metaphysics & The Shaping of The Human Soul
Monday, 26 January, 2026
Send us a textWinter has long been understood as more than a season of cold and scarcity. Across myth, folklore, and esoteric tradition, it marked a profound metaphysical turning inward — a time when the Earth was believed to “inhale,” drawing life, spirit, and consciousness back toward its core.In this episode of The Hidden Passage, we explore the spirits of winter and the role they played in shaping human consciousness, morality, and balance. Drawing on Indigenous North American traditions, Norse mythology, and esoteric philosophy (anthroposophy, theosophy), we examine how winter was seen as a season of instruction, restraint, and revelation — when hidden forces emerged to preserve order or expose excess.We look closely at: • Earth spirits, gnomes, and dwarves as preservers of form and memory • Winter teaching traditions and the invocation of the manitou as muse • Household spirits, tutelary beings, and sacred restraint • Monsters of winter as expressions of imbalance rather than simple evil • The wendigo as a cosmological figure of excess, hunger, and loss of self • How cosmic forces shape human behavior (based on the work of Rudolf Steiner) — and how balance restores freedomRather than treating monsters as external threats, this episode explores winter as a revelatory force — exposing what has grown out of proportion and clarifying the boundaries necessary for human freedom.🟢Reach THP (Gloaming Vale) Discord through links below⭐️ For exclusive tier 1 & 2 Discord roles, first sign up through Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddenpassagepodc...(make sure your Patreon account is connected to Discord in ‘Settings — Connected Apps’, for roles to be applied)🏰 Gloaming Vale Discord Server: https://discord.gg/js8J788Tu9Please spread the word! Thank you.Support the showAll episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.comYou can also send a voice message through SpeakPipeFollow on Instagram & TwitterPlease consider rating/ leaving a review. Thank you for your support!
