Post by robincragin on Jan 6, 2016 19:10:05 GMT -5
The theme of Imbolc is preparing the way for fertility. One of these preparations is the creation of sacred space. In magical terms, all space is really sacred space, but there are specific spaces for example, a ritual room, a temple, or a church—that are set aside for religious activity. Communities generally refer to these as sacred spaces. Because Wicca is a path that does not separate the religious from the secular life, it extends the definition of sacred space to include one’s home, office, or any space that one might want to set aside with spiritual blessings and protections.
Because of the natural symbolic connection between the goddess and the archetype of home, a Witch’s primary sacred space is the home. It is therefore important to foster this sacred sense in our homes. The first step in this process is always evaluation of your existing household environment. Remembering that in sympathetic magic we believe “As above, so below,” it is a simple matter to note that the home environment represents an intersection between our inner and outer realities. This means that how we decorate our rooms, our choice of color, fabric, texture, object placement—each of these aspects of our homes is a representation of our internal state of affairs.
Take time today to ask yourself these questions:
* Is my home a mess?
* Is it militarily spotless?
* Is it cluttered or dark?
* Is it sterile?
* Is it warm?
* Is it adult or childlike?
* Is it somewhere “in between?”
* What is your home saying about your internal world?
Take time to contemplate what your home environment might be communicating. This is a difficult talk to undertake. It requires a certain amount of detachment and objectivity. Like most of us, your home interior may never make the cover of House Beautiful, but it should reflect a modicum of attentiveness, cleanliness, and orderliness. A tidy, well-managed household is also one that allows for a natural flow of energy. When your home’s energy flows, it is balanced, serene, and free of clutter. Health and abundance are sure to emanate from such an environment. In the coming days, you will learn a few basic principles that can help make your home energetic, magical, and sacred.
Because of the natural symbolic connection between the goddess and the archetype of home, a Witch’s primary sacred space is the home. It is therefore important to foster this sacred sense in our homes. The first step in this process is always evaluation of your existing household environment. Remembering that in sympathetic magic we believe “As above, so below,” it is a simple matter to note that the home environment represents an intersection between our inner and outer realities. This means that how we decorate our rooms, our choice of color, fabric, texture, object placement—each of these aspects of our homes is a representation of our internal state of affairs.
Take time today to ask yourself these questions:
* Is my home a mess?
* Is it militarily spotless?
* Is it cluttered or dark?
* Is it sterile?
* Is it warm?
* Is it adult or childlike?
* Is it somewhere “in between?”
* What is your home saying about your internal world?
Take time to contemplate what your home environment might be communicating. This is a difficult talk to undertake. It requires a certain amount of detachment and objectivity. Like most of us, your home interior may never make the cover of House Beautiful, but it should reflect a modicum of attentiveness, cleanliness, and orderliness. A tidy, well-managed household is also one that allows for a natural flow of energy. When your home’s energy flows, it is balanced, serene, and free of clutter. Health and abundance are sure to emanate from such an environment. In the coming days, you will learn a few basic principles that can help make your home energetic, magical, and sacred.