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Long nights time is the moonth before the rebirth of the sun at the winter solstice. This, the darkest time of the year when the Sun is underground, symbolises the hidden and occulted wisdom of mankind. The winter solstice was recognised by the ancients as a cosmic gateway that gives birth to Christ-consciousness, the underlying principle behind the structure of great initiation centres such as Newgrange. The three days of the solstice is the time of the mystic death when the initiate is consciously awakened and open to the full power of cosmic radiations of a divine order. The Owl is known as a wise and patient bird in many myths and tales: they are guardians of the secret knowledge and are associated with the Otherworld. This totem emphasises the importance of withdrawal, concentration and meditation. Harry Potter's owl Hedwig is a modern use of the totem. Elements: Fire with Earth. Colour: Gold |
