Animal Symbolism in Celtic Mythology <editorial date="2007"> This document is readable by you today, almost 14 years after I wrote it and more than 12 years after I put it on the web, because of open formats. In this specific case, the format is HTML 2. Can we say the same thing about word processing documents, spread sheets and other office documents? The new office document format is called OpenDocument, and can be used by anyone, anywhere, free of charge and for as long as they want. A paper for Religion 375 at the University of Michigan by Lars Noodén, 22 November 1992 Animals in Celtic and Welsh mythology are tied in with fertility and vitality, because they are living, moving, and growing. Specific animals have specific associations depending on the characteristics of the type of animal. In addition to representing fertility and wealth, boars symbolize courage and strong warriors (MacCulloch, 356) for they are strong, dangerous, and very hard to kill. Great importance is attached to the bristles of the boar.
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Birds in Mythology Birds in Mythology Among the most popular animals used in mythology is the bird. The source of countless superstitions and allegories, birds have always held a special place in the collective imagination of humanity, often seen as something pure, wise, and above reproach. Angels have, since time untold, been depicted sporting downy wings of white or soft colors. The sanctity with which humanity views our feathered friends perhaps finds its source in the genetic ease with which birds defy gravity and soar the skies, as humanity has sought to do since time began. Many superstitions have tied birds to the Otherworld and death, and great misfortune is often said to accompany the death of one of these graceful creatures. While just any bird flying through the house might be considered a sign of trouble not far behind, the swallow enjoys a particular infamy as a sign of malevolent fortunes, ranging anywhere from severe and life-long illness to the possibility of murder!
The Natural Theology of Beauty, Truth and Goodness, Steve McIntosh An independent forum for a critical discussion of the integral philosophy of Ken Wilber Sunday, May 17, 2015 Publication dates of essays (month/year) can be found under "Essays". To the Readers of IntegralWorld.net: I have enjoyed this website for many years, and it has been most interesting to follow its evolution. And I can fully understand the frustration that many have expressed about the shortcomings of some of the integral movement's leaders. Frank Visser was kind enough to invite me to contribute something from my book. So thanks for considering my plea for solidarity among integralists; this is a pivotal moment in human history, and by working together and continuing to focus on the positive potentials of this emerging new worldview, we can make a real difference. Steve McIntosh, October, 2007 This is a presentation about how the values known as the beautiful, the true, and the good play a central role in the evolution of the universe. So you may ask, why is this?
Animals In Mythology "Cats have nine lives." "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." These sayings, and many more, permeate the English-speaking world, spoken without thought given to either their meaning or their origin. Among the most popular animals used in mythology is the bird. Many superstitions have tied birds to the Otherworld and death, and great misfortune is often said to accompany the death of one of these graceful creatures. Indeed, common superstition has held, for millennia, that the death of a bird in close proximity to a person's home heralds the death of a member of the family. While just any bird flying through the house might be considered a sign of trouble not far behind, the swallow enjoys a particular infamy as a sign of malevolent fortunes, ranging anywhere from severe and life-long illness to the possibility of murder! god Apollo, and the Celtic Goddess Morrigan. escape. Perhaps the most majestic and lucky of all the birds, however, is the eagle.
Burning Incense Is Psychoactive: New Class Of Antidepressants Might Be Right Under Our Noses Religious leaders have contended for millennia that burning incense is good for the soul. Now, biologists have learned that it is good for our brains too. An international team of scientists, including researchers from Johns Hopkins University and the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, describe how burning frankincense (resin from the Boswellia plant) activates poorly understood ion channels in the brain to alleviate anxiety or depression. This suggests that an entirely new class of depression and anxiety drugs might be right under our noses. "In spite of information stemming from ancient texts, constituents of Bosweilla had not been investigated for psychoactivity," said Raphael Mechoulam, one of the research study's co-authors. "We found that incensole acetate, a Boswellia resin constituent, when tested in mice lowers anxiety and causes antidepressive-like behavior. To determine incense's psychoactive effects, the researchers administered incensole acetate to mice.
Sacred Directions of Animal Totems: Discover Your Animal Symbol The four directions are examined here within the context of the animal totems. Each direction has its own special characteristic and meaning. When the animals are seen coming from or going to a particular direction, the depth of meaning can be enhanced. This is another way to tune into the subtle language of animals. Intuitions and general knowledge should help you in discerning this unique relationship. North Lessons of Using Your Potential Magic: Manifestation Element: Earth Associated with the nobility of manifesting things from the true essence within you. balanceteachingabundanceknowledgesacred wisdomempathic intuitioninner treasuresthankfulnessdrawing forthgentlenessalchemytrust East Lesson of Responsible Relationships Magic: Higher Vision and Prophecy Element: Air Spiritual vision opens up, creativity, inspiration, higher awareness, higher intuitions, self-mastery through the use of will. QuestsVisionsDreamsImaginationInner Spiritual RenewalHigher CompassionJourneysEmotionsGoals South
The Kybalion: The Seven Hermetic Principles Ad Chapter II. The Seven Hermetic Principles. "The Principles of Truth are Seven; he who knows these, understandingly, possesses the Magic Key before whose touch all the Doors of the Temple fly open." — The Kybalion. The Seven Hermetic Principles, upon which the entire Hermetic Philosophy is based, are as follows: These Seven Principles will be discussed and explained as we proceed with these lessons. "THE ALL is MIND; The Universe is Mental." — The Kybalion. This Principle embodies the truth that "All is Mind." "As above, so below; as below so above." — The Kybalion. This Principle embodies the truth that there is always a Correspondence between the laws and phenomena of the various planes of Being and Life. "Nothing rests; everything moves; everything vibrates." — The Kybalion. This Principle embodies the truth that "everything is in motion"; "everything vibrates"; "nothing is at rest"; facts which Modern Science endorses, and which each new scientific discovery tends to verify.
Animal Totems There are three different types of animals souls: high protector animal souls, familiars, and all other animal souls. There are only three high protectors: Dragon, Phoenix and Unicorn/Pegasus (whose souls are interchangeable). These souls only incarnate when there is a living animal like them; if not, they stay in spirit form and usually the totems to people with older souls. The familiars are animal souls that are connected through an energy link to only one person, usually someone who has psychic or magical abilities. All other animals (including dogs, cats and birds who are not familiars) are lower animal souls. Whales and Dolphins are sentient beings, higher souls than animal souls but younger souls than human souls.
The Brow Chakra | Bliss Returned The Brow Chakra, the center of our “Third Eye”, is our connection to the wisdom the universe has to offer. Through the experiences we have, we gain knowledge, and through that knowledge we gain perspective. It enables us to separate the real from the imagined, the vital from the unimportant. It allows us to become intuitive, optimistic, and knowing.Ajna in Sanskrit, the Brow Chakra is located between our eyebrows on the forehead. It is said that the Brow Chakra resonates at a higher frequency than your other chakras, and can be activated through the key of Ajna. Linked to the pineal gland, our sixth Chakra is particularly light sensitive and helps regulate the production of the melatonin hormone which regulates sleep and wake. On the flip side, someone with a closed brow chakra may have problems with visualization or any type of imagination. When out of balance with Ajna, a person may be more forgetful, doubtful, or be an obsessive worrier and afraid of success.
Water Animal Totems Delving Into Water Animal Totem Meanings Water animal totems are as vast with meaning as the sea itself. Water is a powerful symbol in itself. It's a sign of cleansing, freedom and mobility. Most significantly, water as a symbol is a universal expression of the unconscious. Therefore, water animal totems help us reveal and identify our hidden thoughts or actions. Water critters are invariably bright and playful. We would do well to follow the example of these creatures, and live as if we have no limits. If you have identified one of your animal totems to be of the water realm, you are in for a wonderful journey as you learn more of the ways of the water creature. I hope you enjoy learning more about these water animal symbol meanings - just click on the images or links below for more information on each creature. In-Site Links to Water Animal Totems and Meanings I hope you enjoy looking through these pages about water animal totems and symbolic meanings of water creatures.
I Love You Even if We’re not Together Forever. ~ Yvette Alatorre Via Yvette Alatorreon Jun 3, 2014 There are many theories floating around trying to figure out the reason behind the human epidemic I like to refer to as the, “I want what I can’t have” syndrome. For me, it was never about the thrill of the chase. I’m not much of a runner, so I definitely was not interested in going after anyone. No, for me it was more about the story. I believe anything is worth doing for the sake of the story. Sometimes people come into our lives that are just so incredibly amazing that they pull at our heart strings, but for one reason or another they are not meant for us. There is something romantic about knowing it must end. Knowing I would not be with someone forever only intensified my need to be with them, not forever, but right now. I used to think commitment guaranteed forever, but it doesn’t. Maybe they are not here for the long haul. Loving those I could not have taught me a lot about love and even life. Love elephant and want to go steady?
Celtic Zodiac Index Celtic Astrology was created by the Druids sometime around 1000BC. The Druid religion was based on 3 basic strands of belief: the first was to remember their ancestors and the past; the second was to have an understanding of nature so that they could work with it, not against it; and the third was to explore the connection of everyday reality with that of the spiritual realm. In Celtic astrology, the zodiac is based on the trees that the Druids held sacred. Unlike the Greco-Roman zodiac, the Celtic calendar has 13 astrological signs based on lunar months. Please click a Zodiac picture for more information about that sign!