Symbols!
Advertising, branding, music and film use them on us daily. In this series we will explore how ancient symbols – still in use today, can strengthen our consciousness.
The Western Mystery series starts next Wednesday. There is an opportunity to attend these sessions in person or through Skype if you are not in Auckland.
Announcement:
On the first night we will also explore the minor arcana archetype the Nine of Pentacles (coins/disks). She is a mature feminine archetype with a falcon/hawk/eagle. It encompasses goddess/archetypes with wings. And because the suit is pentacles the archetype includes meditations on money, finances, wealth. We will explore how these symbols turn up in mythology and in popular culture, and how they can shape a more loving, fun and fascinating experience of life.
Please book in by the registration form, by Saturday 10th of September. Bookings must be done in advance so you have the course material in time. If you are even just thinking of coming you must let Mira or Louise know because of course material preparation.
Date: 14th September until to 19th October
Time: All classes are at 7.00pm on a Wednesday
Venue: McDermott Hall, 175 Garnett Road, Westmere – entrance through green gate on Faulder avenue.
Register online now: click here
Here is the poster of the series to put up in your local events noticeboard or fridge
To book or for more information please contact Louise Mair: louisemair@hotmail.co.uk
14th September
Introduction to the Western Mystery Tradition and the Archetype Lady Hawke
How the Western Mystery symbolism works; explore teachers in the tradition; and we will explore the Nine of Pentacles: Egyptian Goddess Isis (wings outstretched, protectress), Greek Goddess Hebe (goddess of youth as a counterpart, “ever young”,”the rejuvenating one”), Norse Goddess Freyja (wears a cloak of falcon feathers)
21st September
The Hanged Man
Descent into the mysteries, claiming of the wisdom depths, suspended mind, mind without movement, stillness of the mind, calming the mind. St Peter, allowing experiences of heavenly bliss and comfort. Neptune, the water element. Letting go. Surrender.
28th September
Death
To look death in the face can actually help us live fuller more enriched lives. Great peace comes from knowing our own mortality. To walk, to grow, to depart. To make friends with change. Using the tools we all have to deal with unfinished business.
5th October
Temperance / Art
Equilibrium. Equanimity is always present. Adaptation. Adjustment. Cooling. Balance. Goddess Huntress Diana/Artemis. Transmutation of the opposite characteristic. “The bringing forth of life”.
12th October
Pan
“Thy priests go forth at dawn and they wash their hearts with laughter”, “What keeps me from expressing this inner freedom I feel”, “We can make no real effort to be free until we feel our limitations. Until they irk us, we can make no effort to strike off our chains”
19th October
The Tower / The Lightening Bolt
Growth. Stability through change.“Among weapons I am the thunderbolt”
About Mira Riddiford: Mira is a New Zealand based meditation and mindfulness teacher. With over 20 years of experience, she has been trained through retreat work, study and apprenticeship. Mira’s warm and engaging style breathes life into these classical teachings. www.mindfulnesseffect.org
To read more about Archetypes click here: http://mindfulnesseffect.org/western-mysteries-series-archetypes/
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