Blessings of the
Sun in Capricorn! Click on the link below to listen to an audio file of Olivia
Robertson speaking of the constellation of Capricorn during a past ritual:
(mp3 file - 517 kb - 2:12 mins)
"We move towards the
North, to the window of Capricorn. It is mighty and vivid with colors that seem
to be alive. Above the window is the sign of Capricorn. We see a stained-glass
picture of a goat, with fish's tail, accompanied by a Green Man crowned with
leaves, and a mermaid holding a cornucopia - every sort of good thing, fruit and
wheat. We like the Green Man too, with his comical expression, his golden halo
and his antlers and his leaves. However, suddenly the wind blows the window open
and we face the actual constellation of Capricorn in its spiritual form.. . The
Magi of old called Capricorn "Altera Solis Porta": the starry gateway for souls
to enter heaven. Here we gaze at the stars and hope for a vision of the Earth
Goddess, who is our Goddess of the Earth, Nerthus. For we know that She is
crowned with the stars, holds the earth in her hands and has the moon on Her
brow and the sun as a robe. We accept the gifts of earth - trees and flowers
and animals and birds. We adore Her and She is in all beings, as is Her green
Consort. We are whole. May the blessings of the Goddess Nerthus bring you
wisdom and peace, now and forever."
(Historic
photo of the Shrine of Capricorn in the Castle Temple by M. Quick. Womb/Grael tapestry by Lisa Fonkert and the winged-Brigid figure was carved by David
Durdin-Robertson. Photo and audio copyrights reserved.)
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