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When combined, the triangles of fire and water form a potent symbol of balance and divine union. In
western tradition, it is called the Seal of solomon, and the symbols for air and earth are derived from the
combination of water and fire. It is an important symbol in hinduism and buddhism as well, where it also
represents the divine union, or perfect balance of male and female energies. Kabbalistically, it is the sign
of resurrection and completeness. Occasionally, this conjunction forms a diamond shape.
The philosophical or cosmic egg is another nearly universal symbol. Alchemically, the egg is a symbol of
the cosmos, as it is in a multitude of folk legends. In Hindu cosmology, it is the source of the universe.
The egg as a container of the universe is found in many ancient religions. The egg symbolizes birth and
potential. It contains within a miniature sun, and it features prominently in solar mythology. The gods
Vishnu, Phanes, and Mithras, are all "egg born" solar deities. Another solar entity, the rooster, is also
born of an egg.
The serpent plays an important role in every culture. It is a dual role, as a symbol of wisdom and of evil.
A snake is a lowly creature who cannot leave the ground, making it an obvious symbol of base desires
and material entrapment. As a sexual symbol, the snake can represent the energies of the universe, or
base human desires and lust- traditional pictures of dragon slayers are allegories to conquered material
desires such as these, as are many human/monster hybrids. However,as even the lowest serpent sheds its
skin and renews itself, it is a token of resurrection. As a symbol of spiritual power, the serpent represents
the awakened self.
The serpent is most often related to sexual energies, which can be harnessed for spiritual purposes, or
when abused, can overwhelm the spirit. Serpents depicted symbolically on a vertical axis nearly always
represent sexual energy- the twin serpents of the cadeceus, the kundalini serpents, the alchemical
crucified serpent, and the serpent of Genesis are all symbols of the sexual nature of man. In the
Judeo-Christian allegorical story of Adam and Eve, the serpent represents the dual nature of sexual
energy, which can either entrap or release the spirit. It is this serpent who guards the mythical tree of life
and immortality featured in mythology the world over, where it serves as both a protector of the aspirant
and an obstacle to the uninitiated.
One of the most recognizable serpent symbols is the Ouroboros. The ouroboros is found in alchemy, in
ancient Egyptian, Greek and Gnostic texts, in Norse mythology, and even Aztec icons. The ouroboros is
a serpent swallowing its own tail, and usually describes a circle, although a lemniscate shape is also
common. It is a symbol of eternity, rebirth, and resurrection. It is often colored dark and light to illustrate
the victory of the spiritual nature over the material.
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General information: What Makes a Fluffbunny?
Posted by: Nyxks on Friday, October 22, 2004 - 02:21 PM
What Makes a Fluffbunny?
written by Daven
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More and more recently, there has come a term that is making more of the serious-minded
Pagan sit up an take notice: Fluff Bunnies.
There are other names, Playgan, Wicabes, Wiclets, witchypooh, **New Term** Wictim (defined as a
Wiccan Victim, or one of those who thinks the Inquisition is still going on) and so on, all of which do the
same basic thing; All these names reveal a deep-seated dislike for those who take the religion of Wicca
and Paganism less than seriously.
What are the symptoms of this dread condition, you may ask?
1) Aversion to research.
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