~ Remembrance Of Things Past ~ by NekhbetSun
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Good Morning All !
This pic is to illustrate a part of the upcoming Sabbat of Samhain. The Pagan Samhain is not, and never was, associated with evil or negativity. It has always been a time to reaffirm our belief in the oneness of all spirits, and in our firm resolution that physical death is not the final act of existence. Though death is very much a part of Samhain's symbolism, this Sabbat also celebrates the triumph of life over death.
Samhain (pronounced sow (as in female pig)-en) is the word for November in the Irish language. The same word was used for a month in the Celtic calendar, and in particular the first three nights of this month, the festival marking the ending of the summer season, and the end of the harvest. A modernized version of the festival continues today in some of the traditions of the Christian All Souls' Day and secular Halloween. The name is also used for one of the Sabbat feasts in the Wiccan wheel of the year.
Spiritually, Samhain is a time for reflection and meditation on death, and the honor of your ancestors and loved ones who have passed to another plane. It is an opportunity to be at one with your past, present and future. The Great Feast of the Dead is celebrated on Samhain Eve to offer tribute to those who lived before you, and those who will come after you.
Samhain predates the Roman feast of the Dead, Lemuria, and All Hallow's Eve - the eve of the Christian holiday to honor the saints, All Saint's Day. The secular holiday today is known as Halloween. All of these festivals, though called by different names, are celebration of the awe, communication with, and respect of the dead.
It is a time when the veil that separates us from the Other World is at its thinnest. It is a time to celebrate Past, Present and Future.
Love, Hugs and a Blessed Samhain To Everyone !
* Mina *
This pic is to illustrate a part of the upcoming Sabbat of Samhain. The Pagan Samhain is not, and never was, associated with evil or negativity. It has always been a time to reaffirm our belief in the oneness of all spirits, and in our firm resolution that physical death is not the final act of existence. Though death is very much a part of Samhain's symbolism, this Sabbat also celebrates the triumph of life over death.
Samhain (pronounced sow (as in female pig)-en) is the word for November in the Irish language. The same word was used for a month in the Celtic calendar, and in particular the first three nights of this month, the festival marking the ending of the summer season, and the end of the harvest. A modernized version of the festival continues today in some of the traditions of the Christian All Souls' Day and secular Halloween. The name is also used for one of the Sabbat feasts in the Wiccan wheel of the year.
Spiritually, Samhain is a time for reflection and meditation on death, and the honor of your ancestors and loved ones who have passed to another plane. It is an opportunity to be at one with your past, present and future. The Great Feast of the Dead is celebrated on Samhain Eve to offer tribute to those who lived before you, and those who will come after you.
Samhain predates the Roman feast of the Dead, Lemuria, and All Hallow's Eve - the eve of the Christian holiday to honor the saints, All Saint's Day. The secular holiday today is known as Halloween. All of these festivals, though called by different names, are celebration of the awe, communication with, and respect of the dead.
It is a time when the veil that separates us from the Other World is at its thinnest. It is a time to celebrate Past, Present and Future.
Love, Hugs and a Blessed Samhain To Everyone !
* Mina *
Comments (34)
rainbows
Superb work, Mina. Such beauty to behold. Thank you for info too. Blessed be, always. Diane.
pteb
I like this and feel your subject matter and technique come together well.
avalonfaayre
Fascinating, and beautiful work. I love annikas' brushes.
Darkwish
WOW! Really cool pic!