12/19/2022
The Moon is the mysterious light that illuminates our night sky, reflecting the warmth of its origin - the Sun.
It symbolizes not only physical bodies and desires, but also emotion and instinctual needs for security.
Additionally, it has power over how things in life change; from waxing to waning during a lunar cycle as well as causing ebb-and-flows with ocean tides linked to gravity.
Beyond being merely an astral body inspiring awe among stargazers everywhere - this luminary carries meaning related to mothers or maternal figures while additionally reigning supremely over Cancer & exalted within Ta**us signs!
Mondays are the perfect time to reconnect with your inner self and get in tune with cosmic energy.
Make an altar dedicated to the Moon, selecting items that evoke a sense of safety or have special connection like those from matrilineal lines.
Pick calming colors, stones, numbers and tarot cards aligned to correspondences associated with this celestial body!
Let yourself explore what these connections mean for you as they all carry different spiritual meanings - take some time sit before your altar letting its beauty wash over you; drop into stillness noticing how connecting here impacts on both physical sensations & emotional feelings within your being.
12/16/2022
The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness.
If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness! The eye is so integral to life and culture that it has become a sacred symbol of divine power.
Everywhere we see its presence, be it on flags or idols - the omnipresence, omniscience and omnipotence are subtly yet profoundly referenced.
Yet for all its grandeur these references only manage to scratch the surface as an eye holds much greater depths than what can simply be described from outside sources; instead understanding how this symbolic organ works within us will uncover remarkable revelations centered around our own higher purpose in life.
12/15/2022
Yoga is an ancient practice dedicated to unifying the seemingly disparate elements of humanity.
The Sanskrit root "yuj" translates as "to yoke or unite," describing yoga's intention - union between Jivatma, our individual souls, and Parmatma - the universal soul.
Experiencing this harmony requires that we not get too attached to physical forms and mental thoughts which can lead us into suffering; instead letting these temporary vessels for consciousness freely flow.
This collective unity serves both as a reminder and journey towards realizing wholeness in ourselves – body, mind & spirit – allowing inner peace to be found from within each one of us!
12/14/2022
Everywhere we look, duality can be seen as a powerful force that drives our world.
Dualistic-monism or dialectical monism is an intriguing concept which proposes both unity and opposition exist simultaneously to create something greater than their individual parts.
Yin and yang are balanced forces that coexist, with one often manifesting more strongly depending on the situation.
Represented in the taijitu symbol - two halves of opposite elements featuring each within its own half - this dynamic pairing serves as reminder for us all to maintain harmony between distinct yet interdependent aspects of life!
12/14/2022
Tengrism is an organized religion that evolved over millennia, starting with the Xiongnu Empire in 209 BC and evolving through a succession of khanates and empires until reaching its peak during the Mongol Empire.
Though many aspects have remained mysterious due to lack of written records, some Turkic and Mongolic historical texts like the Orkhon inscriptions, Secret History of the Mongols, and Altan Tobchi provide clues into this ancient faith - still practiced today by some around Lake Khovsgol or Lake Baikal interruptedly synthesized with Tibetan Buddhism in Mongolia.
Western anthropologists have employed the term "shamanism" to refer to a variety of seemingly unrelated magical and spiritual practices observed across cultures around the world, ranging from those found in ancient Turks and Mongols all the way through Asia, Africa, Australasia, and even parts of America.
After witnessing similar rituals integrated into ethnic religions globally – no matter how far apart they may be geographically – this definition was expanded to bring them under one umbrella.
12/13/2022
The pine cone, often depicted in revered artworks and known as a representation of the pineal gland, provides an enigmatic hint to humanity.
Its significance alludes to something far beyond our earthly understanding: that Jesus' life is not only symbolic but it serves as a reminder for us of what we can achieve within ourselves.
Our own divine energy and Holy Spirit has untapped potential — when awakened it will open up spiritual metamorphoses similar to those experienced by Christ himself!
12/13/2022
Kuṇḍalinī is an ancient concept that harkens back to the roots of yoga practice.
According to some Ta***ic traditions, kuṇḍalinī is the cosmic energy believed to be dormant in all people, represented as a coiled serpent lying at the base of the spine.
Practitioners engage in specific postures, gestures, and breathing exercises to awaken this force and reunite with atman (the eternal essence).
This journey of awakening takes one from the base point up through six chakras culminating at the crown of the head.
The result is an immense and indescribable feeling of bliss linked to a deeper spiritual realization about oneself.
Through dedicated yoga practice, practitioners can achieve both physical and spiritual healing when they bring their inner kuṇḍalinī out of hibernation.
Comment if you’d like an in-depth series on Kundalini and its symbolism.
12/13/2022
12/13/2022