Look, up in the sky, it’s Supermoon!

June 23rd, 2013 6:33:38 AM 02° 10′ Capricorn

Mead Moon, Rose Moon, Flower Moon, Strawberry Moon, also as the first full moon after the summer solstice it is known as the Thunder Moon or Hay Moon.
For the Chinese, it is the Lotus Moon. The Celts called it the Moon of Horses, Pagans call it the Planting Moon.

Contents of Curriculum Unit 06.04.08:

• Introduction
• Rationale
• What is a Myth?
• Religion and Human Sacrifice
• Writing and Literature
• Popol Vuh
• Brief Look at Inca Civilization 1200-1534 A.D.
• Inca Wealth
• Inca Human Sacrifice
• Inca Writing System–Khipu–Destruction and Impact on Literature
• Mythology of the Inca–Common Features
• Inca Myth Choice #One–“The Rod of Gold”
• Inca Myth Choice #Two–“The Boy Who Rose to the Sky”
• Inca Myth Choice #3–“Why the Fox Has a Huge Mouth”
• Inca Myth Choice #4–“The Mouse Husband”
• Other Tools Used in This Unit
• Fun Notes/Activities on This Unit
• Classroom Activities
• Pennsylvania Academic Standards
• Works Cited and Resources for Teachers
• Resources for Students
• Appendix A

To Guide Entry

INCA COSMOVISION GLOSSARY by

Giorgio Piacenza

 Joan Santa Cruz Pachacuti Salcamaygua’s XVI Century “Ideogram” of aspects of Quechua-Inca Cosmology and Cosmovision

A Brief Inca-Andean-Quechua “Cosmovision” Glossary

By

Giorgio Piacenza Cabrera

          The following emergent, semi-formal and semi-alphabetically listed glossary reflects my progressing understanding of Quechua terms stemming from a partly lost but also still ongoing Quechua-Andean-Inca “cosmovision.” From many sources of knowledge, oftentimes not in exact agreement with each other, I have tried to condense my own version. It’s intended to flow without a strict, specific order.

          More important than exactly defining concepts to the satisfaction a typical Western analytical mind, the less cul...

The Inca Shaman’s approaches to the healing of land and buildings

The importance of balance or harmonious relationships
At the heart of the Inca Shaman’s approach to healing land and buildings is the concept of Ayni, which roughly translated from Q’uechua (the ancient language of the Inca) means something like “balance” or “harmonious relationship”. The shaman understands that the energies which exist everywhere can only flow properly when there is Ayni. When a place (or a person) is out of balance with itself and its surroundings, there is likely to be a problem. For example, households may encounter much conflict or a property may not sell...

The Moon governs – The feminine cycles, birth, fertility & menstruation, mothers & children, nurturing, healing, generation, inspiration, poetry, emotions, intuition, psychic ability, secrets, deception, awareness, insight, prophetic dreams, travel (especially by water), the sea and tides, rain, weaving, agriculture & gardening.

Day: Monday
Element: Water
Magickal Tool: The Chalice
Tarot Suit: Cups (Hearts)
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Season: Fall
Numbers/Numerology: 3 or 9
Kabalistic Sphere: 9 Yesod
Trees: Willow, sandalwood

Colors: Silver, white, transparent & iridescent colors
Waxing – white or silver
Full – red or green
Waning – grey or black

Stones: Moonstone, pearl, quartz crystals, aquamarine, selenite, beryl

Animals: Bat, horse, owl, panther, rabbit, beaver, cat, chameleon, clam, cow, cr...

The Black Moon — Variable

A Black Moon occurs when there are two dark cycles of the moon in any given month. It is believed that the second dark moon is the time of greatest power within the spiritual world and any magick worked during this time is particularly powerful.