Blessed is he who was before he came into being.
If you become disciples to me (and) listen to my words, these stones will
minister to you. For you have five trees
in Paradise which do not change, either in summer
or in winter, and their leaves do not fall. He who knows them shall not
taste of death. - Yeshu, Gospel of Thomas
Wind:
Nile River Civilization (Africa, Pagan Europe & C.&N. Americas)
Summer Season: Isis
Cult, Gnostics, Pagan Europe, Monastics, Alchemists, Jung...
The
Summer season concentrates on Gnostic and Jungian worldviews and other
traditions from the Egyptian, African, Pagan Europe and American regions.
These are the areas that the Mayan, Egyptian, Ethiopian, and pagan Europe
evolved, as well as Monasticism like that of Thomas Merton, Teressa of
Avila and Hildegard of Bingen. Manichaean influenced European groups like
the Paulicians, Bogomils, Cathars as well, with some worthwhile ideas arising
in masonry, Rosicrucianism, Knights Templar, Golden Dawn, and other such
esoterics lodges. The major influence is from the Gnostic schools of Egypt
(Sethites), Neo-Platonist from Egypt, Jung, a self proclaimed "gnostic",
bought many of the original manuscripts from Nag Hammadhi and even
wrote a Gnostic scripture. Therapuetae of Egypt. The 5 Fortnights
of this season are associated with the 5 stages of Jungian "soul" progression,
from Shadow, Persona and Ego levels, up thru the anima and true self
stage where Individuation is possible. Jung's Redbook and the Nag Hammadhi
and Pistis Sophia are important texts. The symbolic script is Coptic. (Each
Fornight has 5 day Nodes and dates are +-7.)
Developing
psychological understanding of oneself. Linking the unconscious and subconscious
elements and archetypes to the outer world., seasons of the year, and the
winter death and spring rebirth of nature. Reaping what we sew, inwardly
and outwardly. Deviations, death, darkness and rebirth. Everything is an
illusion, deceptive, corrupt, mind numbing....
Rituals: The major influence of this season is
the Sethite Gnostics, as well as the Jungian School, with slight additions
from the Isis Cult of Roman Egypt, Pagan, Masonic and Monastic Europe,
and Hermetic groups like the Golden Dawn.
Symbolic Grain/Legume: Corn (C. America), Sorghum
(Africa), Teff (Africa), Wild Rice (N. America), Oat (Europe)
Art: Egyptian, Minoan, Greek, Hildegard, Alchemist,
Jung's Red Book.
The Summer Session entails a fifteen stage unfolding of:
Historical Movements:
Fortnight 1:
PURPOSE on 3 LEVELS
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Windstar: Stupidity, prejudice, manipulation, destructive selfishness. Theft, disrespect for privacy or property. Hoarding. Unconscious forces. | Sharing food, wealth, feasting, friendship, entertainment. | Understanding human behavior, psychological understanding, seeing hidden motivations. Dream study. Rising above the Shadow. Spreading Joy, happiness. Archetype study. | Mastering self understanding, Individuation, self gnosis, imparting wisdom to others. Generosity. Preparing and sharing healing foods and elixers. Shared Archetypal images of the Unconscious. |
Sucess during this five fortnite season can be measured in an increased ability to understand others, to ascertain their motives and drives as well as ones own motivations. Long term, multi year measurements of sucess should be seen as a better and better understanding of human nature,a relative familiarity with the psyche and how the subconscious forces influence us, and a general increase in wisdom and ability to share. The symbol of this deepening understanding is the dream diary and books, discussion tables, meeting rooms, banquet halls, feasts.
Introductory Notes -
5 Element Study