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Why Mythology?
At this event, many of the sessions, and the evening public ritual, use mythology as a vehicle for personal growth and transformation. They use the language of myth to access our subconscious, where deep change can be manifested in a way deeper than working with our talky, conscious minds. Ritual might be called applied mythology.
Archetype means original pattern and myths give the original patterns of human behavior a place to live. A myth addresses the timeless aspects of human nature. The archetypes, the gods, goddesses and timeless mortals, are the keepers of the blueprints that tell us about ourselves. A myth lets you peek into your own psyche, to walk around in the language of your subconscious.
"Our intuitive nature
[is] expressed through myths, dreams, stories, and images.....The soul
thinks in symbols. It is not literal-minded.
–Dr. Lauren Artress
Mythologist Joseph Campbell notes "Ritual is an enactment of myth." Here are some of the mythological archetypes we will work with in the Sacred Fire sessions, and evening ritual.
| Brigid | Brighid, Brigit, Bride, Brigantia...this goddess and archetype has many names and forms, and was reborn as the Irish St. Brigit of Kildare. She is a Celtic goddess, an archetype that holds the blessings of fire and water. Whether you see her as a goddess, a saint, or an archetypal pattern of psychology, learn more about Brigid here>> |
| Aquarius | Aquarius. Winter. The time of long nights. The Astrological sign of Aquarius is from January 22-February 21. It is the time in the winter when the clan has gathered together in the warmth of the cave around that Clan-fire. But we've been imprisoned in that communal cave for a long time by winter's cold; in such close quarters, and with resources beginning to grow scarce, this is where politics, group dynamics, and community processes are born. Learn more about Aquarius>> |
| Imbolc, Candlemas | Traditionally celebrated on February 2nd, these are the feasts sacred to the goddess, and saint, Brigid. Learn More about Imbolc>> |
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