A
labyrinth can be said to be the longest path possible within
a confined space.
Unlike the maze, in which
one may get lost, most labyrinths have a single complicated
path within them leading laboriously and inevitably to a final
destination. We have six different styled labyrinths and a medicine wheel on our property- the classic Chartes, the Cretan, the Peace labyrinth, the Heart, Crystal and Octogon.
The classical seven circuit
(also known as Cretan) labyrinth is one of history’s
oldest and best known symbols found dating from 4000 BCE on
cave paintings, coins, and in written history from all around
the world.
The labyrinth incorporates
many levels of symbolism within its sacred geometry.
The seven rings of the
Cretan labyrinth symbolize:
-the seven sacred planets
-the seven days of the week
-the seven Chakras of the body
-the seven principles of the Cosmos.
A labyrinth combines the
imagery of the circle and the spiral into a meandering but
purposeful path . It represents a journey to our own center
and back out again into the world.
Remains of a seven-circuit
labyrinth can be found on Mount Knossos, on the isle of Crete.
Labyrinth walking has been
called the laying on of feet. One of the most noticeable effects
of walking the labyrinth is stress reduction.
Labyrinths represent a
way of praying using the entire body.
The personal experience
of the labyrinth meets each person where they are and helps
them to take the next step.
The labyrinth takes us
beyond our limited conscious state to a deeper place of awareness.
We can practice being in
the presence of God, Source and pray, or sing and dance.
Use a labyrinth as a spiritual
tool to deepen the practice of meditation.
There were numerous medieval
Christian labyrinths whose paths meander through four quadrants.
The most famous eleven-circuit labyrinth was laid into the
Chartes Cathedral floor in France in the early 1200’s.
This is the style of the main 88-foot labyrinth in our center.
The six petals of the rosette in the center of the labyrinth
represent the six realms of Creation. Beginning at the left
as you enter and going clockwise are: the Mineral Kingdom,
the Plant Kingdom, the Animal Kingdom, the Human Kingdom,
the Angelic Kingdom, and the Kingdom of the Unknown. Spending
time in each petal helps us connect to healing energies from
each realm. [Insert somewhere here Chartes labyrinth pic]
The labyrinth lets people
walk together and separately without agreeing on anything.
Generally there
are three stages to a labyrinth journey:
- Purgation (Releasing)-
A letting go of the details of your life. Shedding thoughts
and distractions. Open the heart and quiet the mouth.
- Illumination (Receiving)-
Rest in the center. Receive inspiration and whatever else
is there for you to receive.
- Union- As you leave
following the same path out of the center as you came in
you enter the third stage which is joining the Source or
the healing forces at work in the world. You return to your
life rejuvenated taking back out into the world that which
you have received.
Each time you walk the
labyrinth you become more empowered to find and do the work
you feel your soul searching for.
Healing is an inside job
which is exactly how labyrinths function.
Labyrinths are Sacred Circles.
Walking in a labyrinth
is a gift we give ourselves.
Come walk with us.
On the monthly Full Moon night walk with us as the Moon lights the path and celebrate the circle in ritual in the center of the labyrinth- $10 donation.
RSVP (760) 788 9571
Contact us
to arrange a group workshop.
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