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crimsoncurrent'An Easter Promenade' is seen. A 'Promenade' is defined as a leisurely walk taken for
pleasure, to display one's finery, etc. The 'Easter Promenade' is a celebration of bright
clothes, fancy hats, and competitions, with appearances by such things as the easter
bunny. This is a tradition born more out of the older celebrations of the spring solstice
than the Christian festival of Easter and the crucifixion, but these separate festivals
long ago became combined and they now compliment each other. In the northern
hemisphere our souls are renewed with the beauty of spring approaching and the
celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. Feelings of hope and faith are deepened during
this very significant event in the Christian calendar.
Oracle:
There is regularly a need to share with others the celebration of your community's
religious or spiritual aspirations and ideals. It doesn't matter whether there is a feeling
of actual religious cohesion amongst the people in this 'Easter Promenade', it's more
about sharing strong community values. Often, the actual meaning behind the
celebration is completely ignored. New traditions can build on old traditions until,
sometimes, the origins can seem lost, blurred or forgotten. This is not really a problem
as long as it brings people together in an atmosphere of peace and joy. On a deeper
level, there may be other layers of meaning to these celebrations that have also been
lost completely, but nevertheless leave a vibration or resonance that is in our
unconscious awareness. The 'Easter Promenade' is about the layering of traditions and
to some extent the superimposing of new traditions on the old. No matter how
structured or organized this celebration is, if it's done with joy and warmth of feeling, it
will inspirit the group, infusing them with a sense of emotional unity. It is the
combination of celebrations of rebirth, fertility and the communal renewal of faith in
the good things of life.
Keywords:
Renewed faith in one's life circumstances. Rising up from doubt, fear and loss. Public
holidays and their celebrations. Dressing up. Easter bonnets. Easter eggs, chickens and
the fertility rites of spring. Rebirth. Forgiveness. Joy. Spiritual unity. Religious holidays.
Worship. Renewal. Parades. Transformation.
The Caution:
Superficial shows of unity. Craving for attention. Always needing an excuse to get
together and unite. Empty displays of faith or joy. Doing things only because everyone
else is doing them. Feeling lost, alone and forsaken in the crowd. Guilt trips. Exclusion
of other faiths. Religious domination.
Parliament Takes over Brexit - CRmI
The Easter feeling does not end. It signals a new beginning, Of nature, spring, and
brand new life, And friendship, peace, and giving. The spirit of Easter is all about Hope,
love, and joyful living.
[quote]Pisces 17: An Easter promenade
Walk this way...
The way into understanding Pisces 17, An Easter promenade lies in the opposing
[quote]Pisces 17: An Easter promenade
Walk this way...
The way into understanding Pisces 17, An Easter promenade lies in the opposing
degree, Virgo 17 A volcano in eruption. The idea is to feel the enormous burst of
powerful energies and yet place them in a social context, such as going for a stroll on a
lovely Easter afternoon.
In previous Sabian symbol posts for this degree, I have described this as 'the wild man
in polite society'. (Axel Rudakubana)
Picture someone who has had the most moving inspiration, rushing
out into the street to tell everybody. Chances are that if someone is erupting in excitement and intensity... like a volcano in
eruption... it is unlikely that everyday, polite society is ready or even able to receive
the news.
This is the challenge of Pisces 17. Horror of public at hearing Southport Stabbing details - VENUS/SATURN
The dynamic tends to flow this way: there are high, rigid social standards and
expectations. Perhaps even severe moral standards. One feels the need to duck and
dive around the oppressive social atmosphere, but then, it becomes all too much and
an inner force of sheer inspiration bursts forth. The inspired individual runs out into the streets proclaiming his or her new truth! Alas, the reception is less enthusiastic. But as time and development goes on, there is an uplifting influence, perhaps through
humour, perhaps through force of persevering character. It might like remembering a time of youthful inspiration, shouting out on the streets, barking at the moon, singing outside of your girl-friend's window and waking her parents. Seems funny in retrospect.
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Getting on his hands and knees, a man uses a piece of white chalk to draw a circle
around himself. Manifesting/Sensitive
This degree has an intuitive sense of how to protect itself and how to filter out
influences that might be disturbing or disruptive to it. It is always able to find a space in which to work, and has a special gift for clearing the atmosphere so that room is made to do whatever needs to be accomplished. And if it follows its impulses, the
result will always be magic working through it.
A kangaroo and her baby who looks out from the mother's pouch. The image signifies
that this degree at its highest experiences the universe as a great mother who
eternally offers safety and protection. It may feel isolated and different from others,
but with usually no sense of alienation. It knows that we are all children who are being
raised and taken care of
pleasure, to display one's finery, etc. The 'Easter Promenade' is a celebration of bright
clothes, fancy hats, and competitions, with appearances by such things as the easter
bunny. This is a tradition born more out of the older celebrations of the spring solstice
than the Christian festival of Easter and the crucifixion, but these separate festivals
long ago became combined and they now compliment each other. In the northern
hemisphere our souls are renewed with the beauty of spring approaching and the
celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. Feelings of hope and faith are deepened during
this very significant event in the Christian calendar.
Oracle:
There is regularly a need to share with others the celebration of your community's
religious or spiritual aspirations and ideals. It doesn't matter whether there is a feeling
of actual religious cohesion amongst the people in this 'Easter Promenade', it's more
about sharing strong community values. Often, the actual meaning behind the
celebration is completely ignored. New traditions can build on old traditions until,
sometimes, the origins can seem lost, blurred or forgotten. This is not really a problem
as long as it brings people together in an atmosphere of peace and joy. On a deeper
level, there may be other layers of meaning to these celebrations that have also been
lost completely, but nevertheless leave a vibration or resonance that is in our
unconscious awareness. The 'Easter Promenade' is about the layering of traditions and
to some extent the superimposing of new traditions on the old. No matter how
structured or organized this celebration is, if it's done with joy and warmth of feeling, it
will inspirit the group, infusing them with a sense of emotional unity. It is the
combination of celebrations of rebirth, fertility and the communal renewal of faith in
the good things of life.
Keywords:
Renewed faith in one's life circumstances. Rising up from doubt, fear and loss. Public
holidays and their celebrations. Dressing up. Easter bonnets. Easter eggs, chickens and
the fertility rites of spring. Rebirth. Forgiveness. Joy. Spiritual unity. Religious holidays.
Worship. Renewal. Parades. Transformation.
The Caution:
Superficial shows of unity. Craving for attention. Always needing an excuse to get
together and unite. Empty displays of faith or joy. Doing things only because everyone
else is doing them. Feeling lost, alone and forsaken in the crowd. Guilt trips. Exclusion
of other faiths. Religious domination.
Parliament Takes over Brexit - CRmI
The Easter feeling does not end. It signals a new beginning, Of nature, spring, and
brand new life, And friendship, peace, and giving. The spirit of Easter is all about Hope,
love, and joyful living.
[quote]Pisces 17: An Easter promenade
Walk this way...
The way into understanding Pisces 17, An Easter promenade lies in the opposing
[quote]Pisces 17: An Easter promenade
Walk this way...
The way into understanding Pisces 17, An Easter promenade lies in the opposing
degree, Virgo 17 A volcano in eruption. The idea is to feel the enormous burst of
powerful energies and yet place them in a social context, such as going for a stroll on a
lovely Easter afternoon.
In previous Sabian symbol posts for this degree, I have described this as 'the wild man
in polite society'. (Axel Rudakubana)
Picture someone who has had the most moving inspiration, rushing
out into the street to tell everybody. Chances are that if someone is erupting in excitement and intensity... like a volcano in
eruption... it is unlikely that everyday, polite society is ready or even able to receive
the news.
This is the challenge of Pisces 17. Horror of public at hearing Southport Stabbing details - VENUS/SATURN
The dynamic tends to flow this way: there are high, rigid social standards and
expectations. Perhaps even severe moral standards. One feels the need to duck and
dive around the oppressive social atmosphere, but then, it becomes all too much and
an inner force of sheer inspiration bursts forth. The inspired individual runs out into the streets proclaiming his or her new truth! Alas, the reception is less enthusiastic. But as time and development goes on, there is an uplifting influence, perhaps through
humour, perhaps through force of persevering character. It might like remembering a time of youthful inspiration, shouting out on the streets, barking at the moon, singing outside of your girl-friend's window and waking her parents. Seems funny in retrospect.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Getting on his hands and knees, a man uses a piece of white chalk to draw a circle
around himself. Manifesting/Sensitive
This degree has an intuitive sense of how to protect itself and how to filter out
influences that might be disturbing or disruptive to it. It is always able to find a space in which to work, and has a special gift for clearing the atmosphere so that room is made to do whatever needs to be accomplished. And if it follows its impulses, the
result will always be magic working through it.
A kangaroo and her baby who looks out from the mother's pouch. The image signifies
that this degree at its highest experiences the universe as a great mother who
eternally offers safety and protection. It may feel isolated and different from others,
but with usually no sense of alienation. It knows that we are all children who are being
raised and taken care of