An excellent read, especially today, right on the Vernal Equinox. I love the theme you assigned it: "Rebirth, awakening, and light overcoming darkness". Just what we all so direly need!
Just started reading this today on March 19th, perfect timing. This is a good reminder to step back and be aware of the changes in the natural world around us.
Joseph Campbell's wisdom, his knowledge and explanation of myths and the universality of them changed my life actually. What I'd learned was truth unique to "our" religion was shown to me as the relationship primarily with humans and nature. it explained the beliefs I held close to my heart but hadn't put all the pieces together. It gave me peace of mind knowing that it was not a sacrilege not to hew to one particular religion rather it was honoring the sun, the stars, our planet and its inhabitants and how we should intertwine, live by the tenets of nature. Thanks for reminding me with this wonderful piece.
I loved how you touched on cultures around the world, Jeanene, in your discussion of the spring eqinox. It's interesting how so many cultures share similar themes of rebirth and new beginnings at this time, isn't it?
I learned new facts here about the equinox, how ancient cultures celebrated it, and how it still influences events like Easter and ceremonies in places like Mexico's Chichen Itza. Thanks, Jeanine
Wonderful article, thank you! Since you follow the Sacred Calendar, I wanted to share that the Equinox takes place during the Trecena of Kan, starting on the day before the Equinox (the 18th). Kan = The Feathered Serpent, Kukulkan 🐍⚡️ Kan is all about power and transformation.
Okay, so I didn't know ANY of this. What an informative post! I love learning historical things that actually have merit in how we still function in modern times. Thanks for sharing this!
Such an insightful article, Jeanine! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and learning new things! 🌎🌞🌷🥙🐣
The Maya knew more about the Earth and its place in the solar system than most of us do. But now we’re a bit better educated thanks to your article…
Always good to be reminded of the past—as well as the influence of the natural world on us. We humans are animals!
An excellent read, especially today, right on the Vernal Equinox. I love the theme you assigned it: "Rebirth, awakening, and light overcoming darkness". Just what we all so direly need!
Just started reading this today on March 19th, perfect timing. This is a good reminder to step back and be aware of the changes in the natural world around us.
Joseph Campbell's wisdom, his knowledge and explanation of myths and the universality of them changed my life actually. What I'd learned was truth unique to "our" religion was shown to me as the relationship primarily with humans and nature. it explained the beliefs I held close to my heart but hadn't put all the pieces together. It gave me peace of mind knowing that it was not a sacrilege not to hew to one particular religion rather it was honoring the sun, the stars, our planet and its inhabitants and how we should intertwine, live by the tenets of nature. Thanks for reminding me with this wonderful piece.
I loved how you touched on cultures around the world, Jeanene, in your discussion of the spring eqinox. It's interesting how so many cultures share similar themes of rebirth and new beginnings at this time, isn't it?
I learned new facts here about the equinox, how ancient cultures celebrated it, and how it still influences events like Easter and ceremonies in places like Mexico's Chichen Itza. Thanks, Jeanine
Wonderful article, thank you! Since you follow the Sacred Calendar, I wanted to share that the Equinox takes place during the Trecena of Kan, starting on the day before the Equinox (the 18th). Kan = The Feathered Serpent, Kukulkan 🐍⚡️ Kan is all about power and transformation.
Okay, so I didn't know ANY of this. What an informative post! I love learning historical things that actually have merit in how we still function in modern times. Thanks for sharing this!
Enjoyed this read, Jeanine. Are you doing anything specific to mark the occasion?
I loved how you tied this piece to different civilizations like the Mayans. I learned a lot here, thank you for the informative piece, Jeanine.
I highly recommend reading this text today, on March 19th. It gave me a new perspective on not forgetting to look at dates, seasons, history.
Nice story. So interesting that the Mayan god K’uk’ulkan is also a feathered serpent like the Nahuatl deity Quetzalcoatl.