Revisited: Samhain, Story and the Spiritual Dog. Reconnecting with the Magic of Irish Mythology with Jen Murphy

<p><strong>What if the old stories still have something to teach us?</strong></p><p>As we move towards Mabon — the Autumn Equinox and a turning point on the Celtic Wheel of the Year — I’ve been thinking about what it means to live more in tune with the seasons, rather than simply following the dates on a calendar.</p><p>So it felt fitting to end this summer’s Revisited series with my conversation with <strong>Irish mythologist Jen Murphy</strong>.</p><p>We talk about dogs in Irish mythology, the role of the hound as guide and companion, animism, the wisdom held within the seasons, and the Irish concept of <strong>dán</strong> — our soul’s gift or creative destiny.</p><p>It’s a beautiful conversation about mythology, purpose, nature and the ways our dogs can call us back into deeper relationship with the world around us.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we explore:</strong></p><ul><li>Dogs and the hound in Irish mythology</li><li>The Celtic Wheel of the Year and seasonal living</li><li>Animism and our relationship with nature</li><li>Mythology as a living practice</li><li><strong>Dán</strong> — the idea of our soul’s gift or creative destiny</li><li>Following the breadcrumbs rather than needing to know exactly where they lead</li></ul><p>As we cross this seasonal threshold, perhaps it’s a good moment to ask: <strong>what is ready to be harvested, what are you ready to let go of, and what is calling you towards what comes next?</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Continue the conversation</strong></p><p><strong>Learn more from Jen Murphy</strong></p><p><a href="https://celticcreatives.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>https://celticcreatives.com</strong></a></p><p><strong>Start your holistic journey</strong><br>Download my free <strong>Mystic Dog Mama Nourishment Starter Kit</strong> for practical guidance on fresh food, energetics, targeted support, curiosity, and holistic health:<br><a href="https://mysticdogmama.com/">https://mysticdogmama.com</a></p><p><strong>Join The Nourished Pack</strong><br>Continue the conversation with like-minded dog guardians inside our free community:<br><a href="https://facebook.com/groups/thenourishedpack">https://facebook.com/groups/thenourishedpack</a></p><p>Join me for one of my upcoming Cook-Alongs!</p><p>Saturday 26th September 10am-1pm UK time</p><p>Saturday 3rd October 5pm-8pm UK time (12pm ET// 10am MT// 9am PT)</p><p>Information and booking: <a href="https://mysticdogmama.com/upcoming-events" target="