In 2016, the winter solstice falls on December 21, 10:44 minutes Universal Time, reports http://pressa.today.
Winter solstice in Slavic tradition- one of the main holidays, which is called Solntsvort or Kolyada. The solstice is celebrated to this day from December 21 to 25.
The astronomical meaning of the Solstice
There are only two equinoxes in a year - autumn and spring. There are also two Solstices - winter and summer. In our northern hemisphere, the Winter Solstice falls almost every time on December 21, but due to the fact that the calendar has leap year, this date sometimes shifts by one day. In 2015, for example, the Solstice was exactly on December 22.
December 21, 2016 the earth will pass a special point in the orbit when the Sun will be exposed exactly Southern Hemisphere, and the northern one will be increasingly deprived of solar “attention”. This point is called the beginning of astronomical winter. In fact, winter is coming to its climax on December 21, it’s just that the higher we are towards the North Pole, the more pronounced and prolonged winter is. In theory, from December 21 it should be warmer and warmer, but in reality it will be cold for at least another two or one and a half months.
Winter solstice is the beginning of astronomical winter. With day winter solstice There are many signs and beliefs associated with this day; this day is considered special in astrology and magic. In the cultures and traditions of many peoples of the world, rituals associated with the Sun were performed on the winter solstice.
The winter solstice in the Slavic tradition is one of the main holidays, which is called Solstice or Kolyada. The solstice is celebrated to this day from December 21 to 25.
The Slavs considered this holiday a time renewal and birth of the Sun, and with it all living things, a time of spiritual transformation, a time that promotes both good material and spiritual changes. The night that precedes the winter solstice is considered the patroness of all nights, because it is on this night that the Goddess gives birth to a young solar baby - Dazhdbog, symbolizing the birth of life from death, order from chaos.
During the winter solstice, the Slavs celebrated pagan New Year, who was personified with the deity Kolyada. The main object of the celebration was a large bonfire, invoking and depicting the Sun, which, after one of the longest nights of the year, was supposed to rise higher and higher into the heavenly heights. It was also necessary to bake ritual New Year's pies of a round shape, reminiscent of a celestial body.
On the day of the winter solstice, various magical rituals, read conspiracies aimed at attracting love, wealth, health. To carry out magical rituals for the winter solstice, the energies of the four main elements are used - Fire, Air, Water and Earth.
Winter Solstice Day is magical time, which you need to use to attract positive energies into your life.
To do this, it is enough to think about good things, dream, fantasize even about what, in your opinion, cannot be realized in reality - all thoughts will materialize on the day of the winter solstice. However, on this day you cannot think about bad things - under no circumstances enter into an argument with anyone, do not conflict, and if this happens for some reason, immediately ask for forgiveness. The fact is that on the winter solstice, which among the ancient Slavs was equated with our New Year, we lay the foundation for the whole next year; If on this day you rejoice and enjoy communicating with your loved ones, rest assured that a year of joy and fun awaits you. However, if you harbor anger, resentment in your heart, think about unresolved problems, stress at work, etc., then you risk spending the entire next year in a state of tension and stress.
On December 21, 2016, the Sun leaves the sign of Sagittarius and enters the sign of Capricorn. The Sun in Capricorn is a symbol of practicality, discipline, self-control and caution.
The winter solstice is the beginning of a new life cycle for all life on Earth. This is the time when there is a need to rethink your actions and actions over the past year, take stock and draw the right conclusions.
December 21 (date indicated for 2016) is the winter solstice. Solstice is one of two days a year when the height of the sun above the horizon at noon is minimum or maximum. There are two solstices in the year - winter and summer. Solstice is one of two days a year when the height of the sun above the horizon at noon is minimum or maximum. There are two solstices in the year - winter and summer. On the day of the winter solstice, the sun rises to its lowest height above the horizon.
In the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on December 21 or 22, when the shortest day and longest night occur. The moment of the solstice shifts every year, as the duration solar year does not match calendar time.
In 2016, the winter solstice will occur on December 21 at 13.45 Moscow time
After the longest night of the year, which will last about 17 hours, real astronomical winter will begin. The Sun will descend to its maximum in the southern hemisphere of the sky, that is, moving along the ecliptic, it will reach its lowest declination. The length of the day at the latitude of Moscow will be 7 hours. The sun crosses the 18 o'clock meridian and begins to rise up the ecliptic. This means that after crossing the celestial equator, the luminary will begin its path to the spring equinox. During the winter solstice, the sun does not rise above a latitude of 66.5 degrees - only twilight at these latitudes indicates that it is somewhere below the horizon. At the North Pole of the Earth, not only the Sun is not visible, but also twilight, and the location of the star can only be determined by the constellations. On December 21, the sun crosses the 18 o'clock meridian and begins to rise up the ecliptic, beginning its journey towards the spring equinox, when it crosses the celestial equator.
Winter Solstice Day among the Ancient Slavs
The winter solstice has been observed since ancient times. Thus, in Russian folklore there is a proverb dedicated to this day: the sun is for summer, winter is for frost. Now the day will gradually increase, and the night will decrease. The winter solstice was used to judge the future harvest: frost on the trees meant a rich grain harvest.In the 16th century in Rus', an interesting ritual was associated with the winter solstice. The bell ringer of the Moscow Cathedral, who was responsible for striking the clock, came to bow to the Tsar. He reported that from now on the sun has turned to summer, the day is increasing, and the night is shortening. For this good news, the king rewarded the headman with money.
The ancient Slavs celebrated the pagan New Year on the day of the winter solstice; it was associated with the deity Kolyada. The main attribute of the festival was a bonfire, depicting and invoking the light of the sun, which, after the longest night of the year, was supposed to rise higher and higher. The ritual New Year's pie - loaf - was also shaped like the sun.
The day of pagan veneration of Karachun (the second name of Chernobog) falls on the day of the winter solstice (celebrated depending on the year from December 19 to 22) - the shortest day of the year and one of the coldest days of winter. It was believed that on this day the formidable Karachun, the deity of death, an underground god who commands frost, an evil spirit, takes his power. The ancient Slavs believed that he commands winter and frost and shortens the daylight hours.
The servants of the formidable Karachun are connecting rod bears in which snowstorms turn, and blizzard wolves. It was believed that, due to the bear's will, the cold winter continues: if the bear turns on the other side in its den, it means that the winter has exactly half the way to go until spring. Hence the saying: “At Solstice, the bear in its den turns from one side to the other.” The people still use the concept of “karachun” in the sense of death. They say, for example: “karachun has come for him”, “wait for karachun”, “ask karachun”, “enough karachun”. On the other hand, the word “karachit” can have the following meanings: backing away, crawling, “hunched” - writhed, cramped. Perhaps Karachun was called that precisely because he seemed to force the daytime to go to reverse side, backing away, crawling, yielding to the night.
Gradually, in the popular consciousness, Karachun became close to Frost, who binds the earth with cold, as if plunging it into a mortal sleep. This is a more harmless image than the stern Karachun. Frost is simply the lord of winter cold.
Winter Solstice Day among Other Nations
In Europe, these days began a 12-day cycle of pagan festivals dedicated to the winter solstice, which marked the beginning of a new life and renewal of nature.On the day of the winter solstice in Scotland there was a custom to launch the sun wheel - “solstice”. The barrel was coated with burning resin and sent down the street. The wheel is a symbol of the sun, the spokes of the wheel resembled rays, the rotation of the spokes during movement made the wheel alive and similar to a luminary.
The winter solstice was determined earlier than all other seasons in China (in Chinese calendar 24 seasons). In ancient China, it was believed that from this time the male force of nature rises and a new cycle begins. The winter solstice was considered a happy day worthy of celebration. On this day, everyone - from the emperor to the commoner - went on vacation.
The army was put into a state of waiting for orders, border fortresses and trading shops were closed, people went to visit each other, gave each other gifts.
The Chinese made sacrifices to the God of Heaven and their ancestors, and also ate porridge of beans and glutinous rice to protect themselves from evil spirits and diseases. To this day, the winter solstice is considered one of the traditional Chinese holidays.
In India, the day of the winter solstice - Sankranti - is celebrated in Hindu and Sikh communities, where on the night before the celebration bonfires are lit, the heat of which symbolizes the warmth of the sun, which begins to warm the earth after the winter cold.
Russian folk calendar for December 21 (December 8, old style) - Anfisa Needlewoman
On this day they commemorate Saint Anfisa of Rome, who suffered for the Christian faith in the 5th century. Anfisa was the wife of a Roman dignitary and professed Christianity (according to legend, she was baptized by Saint Ambrose of Milan, whose memory is celebrated the day before). One day, the mayor's wife invited her to accept Arian baptism (Arian teaching denied the unity of God the Father and Jesus Christ). Anfisa refused and, following the woman’s slander, was burned at the stake.After Anfisa, all girls in Rus' were supposed to do handicrafts: spinning, weaving, sewing, embroidering. It was advisable to do this alone, and if it was not possible or you did not want to be alone, special rituals against damage were performed.
A girl sews for Anfisa, but an extra eye while sewing is an evil eye, our ancestors said and advised young needlewomen to wrap a silk thread around their wrist so as not to prick their fingers with a needle. The same ritual protected against yawning and hiccups.
The embroidery itself, in which various kinds of symbols were often encrypted, also had magical powers. Thus, diamonds on towels signified fertility; round rosettes and cross-shaped figures on clothing protected its owner from misfortune. In traditional embroidery patterns there are also images of the sun, trees, birds, personifying vitality nature. Our ancestors believed in their power, believing that they would bring prosperity and prosperity to the house.
The Russian folk calendar will accept December 22 (December 9, old style) - Anna Zimnyaya. Anna Dark. Conception of Saint Anne.
The Church celebrates not only birth, but also conception. With the Feast of the Conception of Anna, winter begins: autumn ends, winter begins. The beginning of the present harsh winter. In the meantime (lace) on the trees for the Conception of Anna for the harvest. If the snow falls right up to the fence, it’s a bad summer, but if there’s a gap, it’s a fruitful one. December 22 is the shortest day of the year, the solstice day.
On the Conception of Anna for pregnant women strict fast(on other days pregnant women are exempt from fasting), avoid any quarrels and troubles, do not come across the crippled and disabled; You must not light a fire, knit, embroider or take on any work, so as not to accidentally harm the unborn child. People knowledgeable in these matters claim that the fire kindled on this day can leave a red mark on the child’s body, tangled threads twist his umbilical cord, and the poor, ugly, seen by his mother, can pass on their injuries to the child. The wolves come together at Conception, and after Epiphany they scatter.
The memory of Saint Anna, the parent of Mary, the future Mother of God, is celebrated twice a year: on August 7, a service is held in churches for the assumption of Anna, her death. December 22 - day winter equinox, in southern Russia is considered the beginning of winter. A change in the weather is also noticeable: “Sun for summer, winter for frost.” On this morning, services in churches are held more solemnly than in common days, for December 22 is the day “when the Blessed Virgin Mary was conceived.”
Equinox and solstice days 2017
- vernal equinox - March 2010:29
- summer solstice - June 21 04:24
- autumnal equinox - September 22 20:02
- winter solstice - December 21 16:28
Equinox and solstice days 2018
- vernal equinox - March 20 16:15
- summer solstice - June 21 10:07
- autumnal equinox - September 23 01:54
- winter solstice - December 21 22:23
Equinox and solstice days 2019
- autumnal equinox - September 23 07:50
- winter solstice - December 22 04:19
- vernal equinox - March 20 21:58
- summer solstice - June 21 15:54
Equinox and solstice days 2020
- vernal equinox - March 20 03:50
- summer solstice - June 20 21:44
- autumnal equinox - September 22 13:31
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Solstice is one of two days a year when the height of the sun above the horizon at noon is minimum or maximum. There are two solstices in the year - winter and summer. On the day of the winter solstice, the sun rises to its lowest height above the horizon. Astronomical longitude of the sun on the day of winter and summer solstice is 90 and 270 degrees respectively.
For astronomers, this is the beginning of winter, although optimists quite reasonably believe that since the winter solstice everyone is slowly but surely approaching summer. Winter In the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on December 21 or 22, and is when the shortest day and longest night occur. The moment of the solstice shifts every year, since the length of the solar year does not coincide with calendar time. Since prehistoric times, the winter solstice has been celebrated as an extreme an important event. Many cultures celebrated the birth of the Sun and the New Year on this day.
IN different countries Ancient people who were in close contact with nature were convinced that on the day of the winter solstice they could radically change their fate, fulfill many cherished desires and even receive support higher powers. People believed that on the day of the winter solstice, barriers between the ghostly world and the kingdom of the living were erased, giving people the opportunity to directly communicate with spirits and gods. In Persia, on this day the birth of Mithra, the sun god, was celebrated. According to tradition, it annually defeats winter and clears the way for the coming spring. For pagan Europe, the winter solstice was marked by a twelve-day cycle of sacred Yule celebrations, a symbol of the sacrament of renewal of nature and the beginning of a new life. Christmas Market in Östersund It was believed that on the night of Yule, all worlds converge in Midgard, all the gods and goddesses descend to earth, trolls and elves talk to people, and the dead emerge from the Lower Worlds. People who communicate with the Other World leave their bodies and temporarily join the riders Wild Hunt or become werewolves or other spirits. Residents ancient China It was believed that it was from the beginning of this period that the male power of nature grew stronger and gave rise to a new cycle. The winter solstice was a worthy celebration, because it was considered a happy, successful day. Everyone, from the commoner to the emperor, relaxed and had fun on this day, gave each other gifts, went to visit, and set large tables laden with various dishes. An important role on this special day was given to sacrifices to the ancestors and the god of Heaven; appropriate ceremonies and rituals were carried out in order to protect oneself from diseases and evil spirits. Winter Solstice Day is still one of the Chinese traditional holidays.
Hindus call the winter solstice Sankranti. The holiday was celebrated in both Sikh and Hindu communities, where at night, on the eve of the festival, bonfires were lit, the flames of which resembled the rays of the Sun that warm the earth after cold winter. This day has been considered a holiday among the Slavs since ancient times. In pre-Christian Rus', the arrival of the pagan new year was celebrated at the winter solstice. He was associated with the birth of Dazhdbog - the son of the supreme blacksmith god Svarog - who gives people warmth and light. People believed that the Sun was stopped on this day by the formidable frost god Karachun, who became the prototype of the present-day Santa Claus. Rituals performed at the very long night, were called upon to help the Sun overcome the cruel Karachun, personifying the victory of Light over Darkness. At the same time, fearing to anger and offend the harsh god of winter, people appeased him, not forgetting to present sacrificial food.
The birth of the god of fun Kolyada also occurred on the day of the winter solstice. The holiday of the beginning of the first month of winter - Kolyadnya - was celebrated until January 6, traditionally calling these days “Carols”. The pie that was baked on this day resembled the same Sun in shape. A huge fire was lit, the flames of which, flying high, called on the sun to begin its work. In Scotland, there was a tradition of launching a burning wheel, symbolizing the solstice. The barrel was generously coated with resin, set on fire and launched down the slide, with rotating movements reminiscent of a fiery luminary. Traditions and rituals Celebrating the winter solstice in traditions different nations has a lot in common. The central place has always been given to the customs of remembrance, attempts to win the favor of the forces that visited the world on the darkest night.
Many of the rituals of antiquity have come down to today. Eg, Christmas tree became the “heiress” of the decorated tree, symbolizing life - the main attribute of Yule. The tradition of giving gifts, carols and food on Christmas Day reflects the ceremonies of sacrifice. And New Year's lights and candles now represent bonfires, which were intended to both protect and help in communicating with spirits and mysterious forces.
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In the darkest days of December that have come, there is an important life-affirming property: it has been so customary for thousands of years of the Earth’s existence that after them the day invariably begins to arrive again, which means that sooner or later winter will end.
The shortest day of the year is called Winter solstice, and the time of its onset is slightly different for each year.
When is the Winter Solstice in 2016?
The winter solstice, depending on the year, falls on December 21 or 22. In 2016 Winter solstice will come 21 December. And to be completely precise, the Winter Solstice of 2016 occurs on December 21 at 13.44 Moscow time.
What is Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice, also called Winter solstice, is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs annually when the Earth's rotation axis tilts away from the Sun. highest value. The winter solstice occurs on the shortest day and longest night of the year, when the sun rises above the horizon to its lowest height throughout the year.
The winter solstice falls on December 21 or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere and June 20 or 21 in the Southern Hemisphere.
Winter solstice (Karachun) in Slavic culture
The winter solstice is a very important day, which in the cultures of different nations marks rebirth, the beginning of a new life cycle. Since pagan times, at this time it was customary to organize holidays, appease the underground gods, conduct special ceremonies and rituals, etc.
In Rus', since pagan times, the winter solstice was a day of veneration of a deity with a terrible name Karachun (Chernobog). It was believed that the formidable Karachun took power over the world on the shortest day of the year. The ancient Slavs believed that Karachun is an underground deity of death, who in the coldest time of the year comes to the surface, shortens the day, commands frost, and sends death to all living things.
Karachun looked ominous - anyone would be scared: a gray-bearded old man with a stern face and a chilling gaze. He wore a long blue caftan with a white (snow) trim and almost never let go of the terrible freezing staff. The servants of the formidable Karachun are snowstorms in the form of terrible connecting rod bears, blizzard wolves, snowstorm birds and the souls of people frozen to death.
The Slavs believed that in winter Karachun and his retinue walked the earth at night, sending bitter frosts, covering rivers and lakes with ice, and decorating windows with frost.
Winter solstice: signs and sayings
Winter is associated with Karachun and one of his faithful servants - the bear. folk signs and sayings.
According to the bear's will, the cold winter continues: if the bear in the den turns to the other side, winter is halfway to spring.
On Solstice, the bear in its den turns from one side to the other.
Karachun and Santa Claus
After the arrival of Christianity in Rus' folk tradition pagan deities began to be replaced by Christian saints, and folk holidays acquired Christian content. This happened with the formidable Karachun, his “name day” merged with the Day Nicholas the Wonderworker, . Subsequently, Karachun began to be identified with this saint.
And since St. Nicholas is the Christmas grandfather in the Christian tradition (hence his Western analogue - Santa Claus), and one of Karachun’s names is Freezing, then the modern incarnation of this formidable deity can be considered Santa Claus.
The days of solstices and equinoxes are marked in all ancient and modern calendars peace. And it’s no coincidence! These are special points when the axis around which our planet rotates in the direction from the Sun occupies special positions. The winter solstice is associated with maximum value The angle of inclination of the Earth's axis relative to the Sun is 23° 26′. In our Northern Hemisphere, this corresponds to the longest night and the shortest day.
The magic of the winter solstice
The winter solstice in 2016 falls on December 21st. The winter solstice begins on December 21, 2016 at 10:45 UTC or 13:45 Moscow time, when the Sun enters 0° zodiac sign Capricorn.
This is the shortest day and longest night of the year. The winter solstice is one of the main solar points of the year in astrology, along with the days of spring and autumn equinox, summer solstice.
Winter Solstice Traditions
Traditionally in old times On the winter solstice, the rebirth of the Sun was celebrated; it was celebrated at night, before sunrise.
The holidays of Kolyada among the Slavs and Yule among the Germanic peoples are associated with this day. To give strength to the Sun, which, according to legend, should be reborn on this day, there was a custom of lighting a ritual fire.
Often the logs for the fire were oak, because oak was believed to be a cosmic tree. Sometimes they took a pine tree, which symbolized the dying sun god. The logs were decorated with carvings and corresponding symbols.
To perform the ritual of reviving the Sun, they took 13 red and green candles with the Sun and other magical symbols carved on them.
Old pagan customs of the winter solstice included the tradition of placing bread or cakes on the branches of old trees, pouring sweet drinks on the trees as a gift forest gods. This was done in the hope that in gratitude people would be given good harvest in the coming seasons.
With the advent of Christianity ancient holiday The winter solstice was timed to coincide with Christmas and the beginning of the winter holidays. According to custom, on the longest night of the year they caroled and told fortunes about the future.
Magical rituals of the winter solstice
This is a great day to do a meditation to commemorate new beginnings and projects. If you are planning something new, take time on this day, because winter solstice meditations are especially powerful.
The winter solstice is a good day for those who are engaged in spiritual self-development; it inspires the opening of spiritual spaces and reveals past lives.
The day is suitable for rituals to fulfill desires. if you have cherished wish, wish it on the day of the rebirth of the Sun.
They perform rituals of healing, prosperity, gaining strength and wisdom.
Winter solstice fortune telling accurate results, Three Card Tarot divination, Tarot divination for love and Oracle are well suited.
The room where the ritual or meditation is performed is decorated with dry leaves, nuts and fruits. 13 candles decorated with symbols of the Sun are placed in the center of the ritual altar. To aromatize the air, it is good to use juniper, cedar, pine and rosemary oils.
Herbs, stones and metals of the winter solstice
To help perform rituals and meditations, use herbs, stones and metals appropriate for this day:
Herbs: anise, elderberry, verbena, cloves, ginger, coriander, cinnamon, jasmine, lavender, bay, juniper, lemon balm, moss, rosemary, rue, sloe, thistle.
Stones: aventurine, turquoise, moonstone, ruby, sapphire, tiger's eye, black tourmaline.
Metals: gold, silver, brass, steel.
As treats for festive table on the day of the winter solstice you can offer: pork and lamb dishes, pies, fruits (apples, pears, bananas, etc.), nuts, juices, ginger tea.
The next important solar point of the year is Day spring equinox March 20, 2017
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Different cultures interpreted this event differently, but most peoples perceived the winter solstice as a rebirth, setting a new beginning. At this time, festivals, holidays, meetings were organized, appropriate rituals were carried out, and mass celebrations were held with songs and dances.
The solstice was a special moment in the annual cycle even during the New Stone Age (Neolithic). Thanks to astronomical events, which since ancient times have governed the sowing of grain crops, the procurement of food before the next harvest, and the mating periods of animals, it is possible to trace how various traditions and myths arose.
Evidence of this can be considered in the layout of the most ancient monuments of the late New Stone and Bronze Ages. Such as Stonehenge (Great Britain) and Newgrange (Ireland), the main axes of which were aligned with special care and pointed to the sunrise at Newgrange, and the sunset at Stonehenge on the winter solstice.
It is noteworthy that the Great Trilith (a “P” design of the three most large stones) in Stonehenge is turned outward relative to the center of the monument in such a way that its front flat part turns out to be facing the Sun towards the middle of winter.
How the ancient Slavs celebrated the winter solstice
One of the most significant holidays revered by our ancestors were the days of the Solstice and Equinox. The rotation, solstice, solstice, equinox - personify the four hypostases of the ancient Slavic god Sun Dazhdbog, giver of light and warmth. His name resounds in, which has survived to our time, short prayer: “God grant!” According to popular belief, Dazhdbog opens the summer and closes the fierce winter.
The Slavs considered this holiday a time of renewal and birth of the Sun, and with it all living things, a time of spiritual transformation, a time promoting both good material and spiritual changes. The night that precedes the winter solstice is considered the patroness of all nights, because it is on this night that the Goddess gives birth to a young solar baby - Dazhdbog, symbolizing the birth of life from death, order from chaos.
During the winter solstice, the Slavs celebrated the pagan New Year, which was personified with the deity Kolyada. The main object of the celebration was a large bonfire, invoking and depicting the Sun, which, after one of the longest nights of the year, was supposed to rise higher and higher into the heavenly heights.
It was also necessary to bake ritual New Year's pies of a round shape, reminiscent of a celestial body.
Winter solstice holiday among other nations
These days, in Europe, pagan festivals will mark the beginning of a 12-day cycle of magnificent festivities, marking the beginning of the renewal of nature and the beginning of a new life.
In Scotland there was a tradition of launching a burning wheel, symbolizing the solstice. The barrel was generously coated with resin, set on fire and launched down the slide, with rotating movements reminiscent of a fiery luminary.
In China, before all other seasons (and there are 24 of them in the Chinese calendar), the winter solstice was determined. The Chinese believed that it was from the beginning of this period that the male power of nature grew stronger and gave rise to a new cycle.
The winter solstice was a worthy celebration because it was considered a happy, successful day. Everyone, from the commoner to the emperor, relaxed and had fun on this day, gave each other gifts, went to visit, and set large tables laden with various dishes.
An important role on this special day was given to sacrifices to the ancestors and the god of Heaven; appropriate ceremonies and rituals were carried out in order to protect oneself from diseases and evil spirits. Winter Solstice Day is still one of the Chinese traditional holidays.
Hindus The day of the winter solstice is called Sankranti. The festival was celebrated in both Sikh and Hindu communities, where at night, on the eve of the festival, bonfires were lit, the flames of which resembled the rays of the Sun that warm the earth after a cold winter.
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IN Human Design the position of the Sun on the Wheel of Life (I-Ching) corresponds to the 10th hexagram or the 10th gate of the Center of Human Identity. These gates are associated with our roles and characterize the potential Behavior of our Self. In the Chinese I-Ching they are called Step - “When stepping on the tail of a tiger, you need to know how to behave!”
It is this gate and the corresponding DNA codon of our genetic structure that guarantees the perfection of our form and its survival, as well as the beliefs that guide it. Since these gates are included in the Incarnation Cross of the Vessel of Love, they first characterize the Love of Life itself and what it means to be alive in human form. Many human characteristics are concentrated in this gate: instinctive awareness, strengthened by the sacred power of Life, and the manifestation of a person in the present moment “I Am”, his ability to awaken. Awakening is impossible without fixed behavior. The only way to it is to surrender to the privilege of exploring Life in a self-aware form!
Awakening is the oldest of our three mystical powers.The first and foremost initiation is to recognize who we are. This is perfectly illustrated by the inscription above the Delphic Oracle "Know Thyself"
Awakening is not a commitment to become someone, it is a commitment to BECOME YOURSELF. It is impossible to know what is not yet completed. The mystical love of these gates of the Vessel of Love is love for YOURSELF as it is in the Present. This is Awakening.
From the Complete Rave-I Ching Ra Uru Hu
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