The great wheel : Winter : rituals to thrive in the dark cycle of the saeculum

This book is a fascinating exploration of one of the four cycles in the ancient Etruscan system known as the saecula. Winter is the final cycle of endings before the time of renewal and rebirth. With hands-on exercises and rituals, author Jo Graham invites you to find the spirit of heroism within as you transform your life and soul in this challenging era. Building on the foundation that was established in The Great Wheel, this book reveals how the energy of this era influences your spiritual life, your relationships, and your community. Welcome the classical deities including Diana Nemorensis, Mercury, Athena Strategos, Mars, Father Dis, and others as you: Find your purpose when the world seems out of control Create a haven for those who are in need Protect yourself and your loved ones as the crisis deepens Use your unique talents to help save your corner of the world Preserve the things you treasure for the season of Spring to come Exploring the powerful cycles of generations, life spans, and seasons, Winter offers specific techniques and support to help you see that the era of Winter is only temporary and Spring will come again. "The author is working on a book preliminarly titled Wheel of Time, which teaches the ancient spritiual concept of the Saeculum and how it applies to our Wheel of the Year and the Wheel of Life, as well as generational flows. The concept is very interesting and is very useful in spiritual work and understanding. However, the third section of the original manuscript of that book was dedicated solely to the Saeculum quadrant of Winter and surving difficult times. We asked her to pull that out and stick to the general concept for her first book. In this proposal, she has pulled together that Winter segment and expanded on it. Her vision is to have one "workbook" for each season, each of which expands up the original book's teaching. She wants to start with Winter because that is the quadrant we are in now and she feels that this work will help Pagans deal with current struggles, similar to recent magical activism books. It is a book that delves into surviving the winter season which brings with it upheaval, struggles, solitude and change. (All of this is explained in the first book as well as being reviewed in the first chapter of the workbook)"-- Provided by publisher According to the Etruscan system of cycles known as the Saeculum, we are currently in the age of winter. Through exercises, journaling, and reconstructed ancient esoteric rituals, this book helps you survive and thrive in this age of change and upheaval. Author Jo Graham invites you to find the spirit of heroism within as you transform your life and soul even in a challenging era. This book reveals how the energy of winter influences our spiritual lives, our relationships, and our communities. Exploring the powerful cycles of generations, life-spans, seasons, years, and months, Winter offers specific techniques and support to help you see that this era is only temporary, and spring will come again.