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crimsoncurrentWith the spotlight on the lunar nodes right now, I've been listening a lot of discussions about the nodes, and their symbolism in both modern, and Indian tradition
There are two very similar concepts in indigenous tradition that I'd like to share. Those being Wetiko, and Heyokha. Studying them could be useful
Wetiko (Wendigo) is very similar to the north node, being an infectious mind virus of endless hunger. The constant need for more, and corresponding lack of acceptance of "what is". It's the root of all the "seven deadly sins" described in Christianity
Heyokha is the sacred clown who rejects, and opposes the status quo. His Medicine shows us that all of our stories and beliefs are just facades that we can let go of or change. He routinely chooses to reflect the opposite beliefs and actions of what are commonly held
To all my astrology friends, I feel it might be valuable to look into these two archetypes, their mythology, and their place in indigenous tradition, and ritual. It could provide some new insight, or serve to expand our understanding of the nodal archetypes
There are two very similar concepts in indigenous tradition that I'd like to share. Those being Wetiko, and Heyokha. Studying them could be useful
Wetiko (Wendigo) is very similar to the north node, being an infectious mind virus of endless hunger. The constant need for more, and corresponding lack of acceptance of "what is". It's the root of all the "seven deadly sins" described in Christianity
Heyokha is the sacred clown who rejects, and opposes the status quo. His Medicine shows us that all of our stories and beliefs are just facades that we can let go of or change. He routinely chooses to reflect the opposite beliefs and actions of what are commonly held
To all my astrology friends, I feel it might be valuable to look into these two archetypes, their mythology, and their place in indigenous tradition, and ritual. It could provide some new insight, or serve to expand our understanding of the nodal archetypes