Sophia Rising: September 2014

Monday, September 22, 2014

Totems

Check out the information in the new TOTEMS page. Deer. Wolf. Raven. Momiji (Japanese Maple Tree). As we work through the devotions and the Esbats, so we come to know the totems of this syncretic tradition from the Celtic, Asian, and Wiccan perspectives.

Sophia Rising: Syncretic Tradition

Momiji Moon is a Traditional Coven (under the unbrella of Sophia Rising Tradition) that stems from Crescent Moon School of Magic & Paganism. The students are not obliged to be initiated into the coven, but the Esbats are open to all students. Sabbats are reserved for Inner Court initiated members.

It smoothly blends both Celtic and East Asian beliefs with Wicca to form a balanced religious and spiritual experience.

The Celtic aspects are the Celtic Pantheon of deities with a focus on Morrigan and Cernunnos, as well as following the Celtic Pagan Wheel of the Year (8 Sabbats). The lunar year is based on the Celtic Sacred Trees as they relate to the months, celebrated at every Full Moon Esbat.

Celtic totemic spirits include: Deer, Wolf, and Raven. There are Dawn Devotions for the Deer and Night Devotions for the Wolf. The Raven is honored at the Dark Moons with an introspective Esbat.

The East Asian aspects are seen in the meditation practices, the adherence to an Inner Warrior path and the Bushido Virtues, as well as aspects of Zen and Buddhism and Taoism.

East Asian totemic spirits are more personal. They may include Dragon, Momiji (Japanese Maple Tree), Tiger/Panther, Turtle, Cherry Blossom, Katana, Bow. These spirits are honored during the New Waxing Crescent Moon Esbats.

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Monday, September 22, 2014

Totems