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From the macrocosm to man as microcosm, in the center of any spiral is the “calm core” through which man passes to eternity
Walking the Labyrinth is a meditation tool of serenity, a reminder that there is breathing in and breathing out, cycles that continue on for all time. The spiral shows up grand as our galaxy and as sublime as the swirl on a baby’s crown of hair.
The Labyrinth, the winding spiral is an archetypical implant in our very make-up. It shows up in every culture throughout time. The labyrinth creates and protects the center and allows entry only on the correct terms. Entry is thus the initiation on the path of knowledge. Regular meditation on the labyrinth brings one back home to the womb.
The great megalithic Maltese temples were built in the form of the body of the Great Goddess as well as Roman Catholic Churches were in honor of their great goddess the Blessed Virgin Mary, with the entrance into the “vestibule” as symbol of vaginal passageway into the holy of holies, the very womb of the Mother of God.
Walking the labyrinth is a form of “centering” done on your own timing. In other words there is no correct way; you “do” it like you do your own life. You can walk it fast, slow, stop, turn around, linger in the center, or whatever is working for you. The point is that we are powerful enough to create our walk in this Lifetime as we choose. Our choice being the operative word here, no blame can be laid at the door of another. WE are the creators or the destroyers of our own lives.
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| As you begin your walk you will notice that the symbols for the directions are around the circumference on the outside of the Labyrinth. You may choose to pause at the energies that you desire to call into your life or simply notice “what comes up for you” at this point. The energies associated with the directions are:
East-Fire, spring, Inspiration, creativity, growth, energy, intuition
North-Water, summer, emotions, relationships, imagination
West-Air, intellect, logic, communication, conflict
South-Winter, earth, material, practical, realistic
You will also recognize your astrological sign on the outer path of the labyrinth. Our signs correspond to certain focal points we chose “to be with” in this lifetime:
Aries-To be self-confident and free; to lead
Taurus- To be resourceful and productive
Gemini- To communicate
Cancer- To give and receive emotional warmth and security
Leo- To create and express oneself
Virgo- To analyze and find order
Libra- To create harmony and balance
Scorpio- To experience intense emotional transformation
Sagittarius- To explore and expand horizons
Capricorn- To find structure and social acknowledgement
Aquarius- To innovate, be original, and break forms
Pisces- To gain faith and belief in transcendence
Next you will find the planets. These are the parts of our personalities and the people or things we find in our environments when these planets play a role in our lives. They are situated counterclockwise to the corresponding astrological sign they rule.
Sun-Expression, individuality, men, leaders, daytime
Moon- Feelings, habits, women, nighttime, the masses
Mercury- Communication style, students, teachers
Venus- Value system, social attraction, women, beautiful things
Mars- Desire, action, energy, men, sharp things
Jupiter-The process of expansion, religious, legal people, big things
Saturn- Structure, responsibility, police, cautious people, detailed things
Uranus- Intuition, ritual, sudden change, unusual people, anything new
Neptune- Receptivity, imagination, sensitive people, strange things
Pluto- Power and Will, forceful people, organizations
It may be helpful to walk the labyrinth with your Natal chart in hand.
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