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A pagan ritual to reclaim sacred sunday

The pagan truth behind "Sacred Sundays" and four ritual suggestions

In ancient times, our pagan ancestors (if you're of European descent) worshipped the Sun as the giver of life, light and energy. "Sunday" was consequently named after this energy and personified as a deity. Sunna, the Norse goddess of the Sun and Sol, the Roman god of purity and light are two examples. The pagans worshipped the Sun through movement, ritual, song, and celebration.

A pagan ritual to reclaim Sacred Sunday

Sound familiar?

As is the way of conquering empires, the old traditions were sublimated into the new orthodoxy. First as the ancient gods of Rome, then the Christian system incorporated this practice as Sun (day) worship.

I'm a wildly spiritual anthropologist on a mission to heal the world. I deeply understand the importance of meaning-making and rituals to us humans. This ability is what sets us apart from our animal friends.

Are we really human without myths, rituals, rites of passage and initiations? Or are we machines?

Through my own life and work with clients, I've found that most people are starving for meaning and connection to their greatness.

Ritual creation makes the ordinary sacred and life comes alive in sparkly technicolor magic.

In Anthropology, we loosely define a ritual as involving different actions from everyday life or the same action with a different purpose or intention. Rituals have a clear beginning and end - they often have tools and practices.

This alteration of mundane reality opens up a liminal space where we access different levels of consciousness. It is profoundly healing to the parts of our brain that are ancient and primal.

By cultivating a Sunday Practice, we enter this liminal space and connect to our greatness - the symbolic meaning of the "Sun." The Sun represents our Inner Self, the pure and constant shining piece of who we are - consciousness.


Intrigued? Here are a few easy ritual ideas for your Sunday Practice:


1. Intention

If you always do the same thing, make it a ritual by setting an intention to consciously connect with your Inner Self. It is as easy set a beginning and end time for the "ritual" and being present as you move through your routine.


2. Sunshine

Because Sunday was sacred to the Sun Goddess and God, take yourself to a sunny spot and feel the joy of the warmth on your face. Notice what abundance the sun fuels in your inner and outer life.


3. Creativity Expression

Shine bright. Sunday is a wonderful day to have fun, play and show up as your big bright self. Consider how much more sacred (and fun!) your Sunday plans can be when you consciously invite your creative expression to come forth; laugh, dance, sing, dress up! The sun wants you to be seen.


I've long felt the sacredness of Sundays, a day of celebration and presence. Whatever spiritual path you walk, you too will feel the sacredness of Sundays. With so much love and sacredness, x nuria

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