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Lupercalia: The Ancient Celebration of Fertility and Passion

Lupercalia, celebrated annually on February 15, was one of ancient Rome’s oldest festivals, dedicated to fertility, purification, and protection. It honored Lupa, the she-wolf who nursed Romulus and Remus, Rome’s legendary founders, and the god Faunus (associated with the Greek Pan), a protector of shepherds and nature.

The Rituals of Lupercalia
The festivities began in the Lupercal cave, where priests called Luperci sacrificed goats and a dog—symbols of purification and vitality. They then smeared the blood on their foreheads and wiped it clean with milk-soaked wool. In a symbolic act of fertility, the Luperci ran through the streets, gently striking onlookers (especially women) with goat-hide strips, which was believed to bestow fertility and ease childbirth.

Twin Flame Connections and Lupercalia’s Themes
For those on a twin flame journey, Lupercalia resonates deeply with its themes of passion, union, and rebirth. Just as twin flames undergo cycles of separation and reunion, this ancient celebration acknowledged both the wild, primal nature of love and its transformative power. The striking of women with goat hides could be seen as symbolic of breaking down barriers and purifying past wounds to make space for new growth—parallels that reflect the twin flame experience.

Lupercalia and Valentine’s Day: A Pagan Legacy?
Many believe Valentine’s Day has roots in Lupercalia due to their shared themes of love and fertility. By the 5th century, Pope Gelasius I abolished Lupercalia, transforming it into a Christian feast day honoring St. Valentine, a martyr associated with secret marriages. Over time, the celebration evolved into the romantic holiday we know today, blending pagan fertility customs with Christian ideals of love and devotion.

For twin flames, understanding the history of Lupercalia can offer profound insights into the dual nature of love: raw and untamed, yet deeply sacred and healing—a perfect reflection of the twin flame journey.

I convinced my partner to celebrate Lupercalia with me.

Since it’s an ancient Roman celebration, I’m going to celebrate with my goddess Venus as I’m certain she was a part of the celebration.

I’m going to wear red to symbolize the blood.

I’m going to write him a love note since I read it was done at Lupercalia.

While writing this, I got a genius idea. At Lupercalia, couples would unite for a year, while some of these couples would continue to be a couple, some would only last the year, and this included intimacy.

I’m going to make a one year promise to him. It’ll be hilarious 😂 I’m going to write this in my love note.

And I’m not sure I’ll tell you everything else I’m going to do because it’ll be between my lover, Scorpio, Venus, and I.

Happy Lupercalia

Eve