Goddess Akewa and the Solar Eclipse

 

Blessings of the solar eclipse - 

may you be transformed in brilliance!

There are many examples of Solar Goddesses throughout the world.  In the Gran Chaco region of Argentina, the Toba people honored the Sun Goddess Akewa.  Long ago, she and her radiant sisters illuminated the sky, but they were curious about Earth and the men who lived there (without women), so they climbed down a rope to visit.  The men cut the rope, which prevented the star-women from ever returning to the heavens. Only Akewa remained in the sky because she had not yet descended.  Every day she walks above the Earth from one side to the next, reminding all women that they are related to Her.  Occasionally a giant jaguar tries to eat her, resulting in a solar eclipse - but Akewa always escapes, as she is too hot for the jaguar to consume. 

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Happy Solstice!

 

In ancient Baltic traditions, the Sun Goddess Saule rules the heavens and rides across the sky in her golden and silver chariot, pulled by twin stallions.

 

"Saule, with her two gold horses,

Rides up the stone mountain

Never heated, never weary.

Never resting on the way."

 

Her festival was held on the Summer Solstice - bonfires were lit, blessings were asked, flower wreaths signifying the sun were assembled, and a special meal was shared.  Celebrants would stay up the entire night to witness her rising.

 

"The Sun dances over the silver mountain

Silver shoes she hath on her feet. . ."

 

 

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(Quotes from the "Encyclopaedia of Religion & Ethics", Ed. J. Hastings. Artwork copyright Annalceflames/DeviantArt.)

New Moon & Solar Eclipse

Happy New Moon and Annular Solar Eclipse!

 

("Balance", copyright Helena Nelson-Reed)

 

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Goddess Akewa and the Solar Eclipse

Blessings of the Solar Eclipse!  There are many Solar Goddesses to be found throughout the world.  In the Gran Chaco region of Argentina, the Toba people honored the Sun Goddess Akewa.  Long ago, she and her radiant sisters illuminated the sky, but they were curious about Earth and the men who lived there (without women), so they climbed down a rope to visit them.  The men cut the rope, preventing the star-women from ever returning to the heavens.  Only Akewa remained in the sky, as she had not yet descended.  Every day she walks above the Earth from one side to the next, reminding all women that they are related to Her.  Occasionally a giant jaguar tries to eat her and this results in a solar eclipse. Akewa always escapes, as she is too hot to consume. 

In Her Name ~ Temple of Learning

 

Happy Summer Solstice!

In the ancient Baltic traditions, the Sun Goddess Saule ruled the heavens, riding across the sky in her golden and silver chariot, pulled by twin stallions. (sons of the Sky Father, Dievas)

"Saule, with her two gold horses,

Rides up the stone mountain

Never heated, never weary.

Never resting on the way."

Her festival was held on the Summer Solstice - bonfires were lit, blessings were asked, flower wreaths signifying the sun were made, and a special meal was shared.  Celebrants would stay up the entire night before so not to miss her rising.

"The Sun dances over the silver mountain

Silver shoes she hath on her feet. . ."

(Quotes from the "Encyclopaedia of Religion & Ethics", Ed. J. Hastings. Symbol of Saule on display in the National Lithuanian Museum.)