"From a Drop of Water..." A Collection of Magickal Reflections on
the Nature, Creatures,Uses, and Symbolism of Water. "This creation
is, in its totality, a drop of Water; man himself has originated
from a drop of Water" Bundahishn 28,2 FROM A DROP OF WATER is a
unique collection of 17 essays by some of the foremost modern
esoteric writers, pagan scholars and magickal practitioners. Each
contribution reflects the writer's own understanding and passion
for Water, and in doing so they share their unique insights,
experiences and their diverse research on the subject with the
reader. The powerful nature of Water as transformer and healer,
initiator into the mysteries and bringer of both life and death is
emphasised throughout. The multitude of spiritual beings associated
with Water are powerful and volatile forces of nature. They include
the Undines and Nymphs of European folklore, as well as mythical
creatures such as mermaids and krakens, sirens and selkies. The
importance of Water is often taken for granted, yet its symbolism
connects every religion, spiritual path and philosophy. Many of the
earliest creation myths have Water as a central theme, and man has
forever been telling tales of the Waters of this Earth, and has
since time immemorial gazed up at the Moon who governs the ebb and
flow of the ocean's tides. Likewise, deities associated with Water
often play a central role in myths, legends and practices, and this
is explored in many of the essays in this anthology. From Anahita,
the Persian Goddess of rain and abundance, to the Afro-Brazilian
Goddess Yemany, the Egyptian Mother Goddess Isis as portrayed in
Dion Fortune's Sea Priestess and Nimue in the Arthurian Legends,
the power of Water is ever present. Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of
Love is born from the foam of the oceans, and many of the Vodou Lwa
- including Agwe, Mambo La Sirene, Erzulie Freda, Damballah Wedo
and the Simbis also have strong associations with Water which are
explored in this collection. Furthermore, the magical qualities and
symbolism of Water are explored through examples of meditation,
ritual, song and dance. Its magic is manifested through talismans,
poetry, art and invocation. Moreover, Living Water as used in the
Kabbalah and Grimoires, as well as the role of Water in Baptism are
also explored. This exceptional collection of essays bring together
a breadth of experience, which is emphasised through the diversity
of traditions they represent. These include Vodou, Thelema, the
Western Mystery Tradition, Wicca, Paganism, and English Root
Magick, as well as Grimoire Magicians who work the magick of the
Key of Solomon and Goetia. Water both allures and terrifies - just
like the stark contrast between the glimmering of moonlight upon
the ocean's surface on a clear night and the hulking gloom in its
fathomless depths. But the planet's oceans and many Waters are vast
and unfathomable, and herein lies but a few drops of wisdom in a
sea of possibilities.
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