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Singing Back The Sun: A Dictionary of Old Polish Customs and Beliefs
Singing Back The Sun A Dictionary of Old Polish Customs and Beliefs Author:Okana Come celebrate Slavic and Old European love of the universe, of honoring all-that-is in folk traditions. From the simple presentation of bread and salt to guests in the home, to the elaborate and ceremonial welcoming of the new year at Yule with the czuwac and the wigilia, slavic babcie (wise women of the village) and pagans were constantly remi... more »nded of the sacredness of every moment and every breath. We learn the magics that exist in herbs and everyday household activities; the beauty of dance and music and laughter in celebration; the secret of the zawolanie, the word of power; and the and the magicks and methods of decorating the pisanka, millenia-old talismans made on eggs to honor the Mother in Her ancient form as Bird/Snake Goddess and Creatrix of the Universe. We are all connected: in this world, and between the worlds, above and below, within and without, one life, one breath, one Spirit. Throw wide your arms ....