Friday, February 22, 2013

Cross Reflective Quality
























There are different interpretations in different cultures and traditions in relation to the Celtic cross. For example, in some cultures the four arms are like the four elements (earth, air, fire, water), the four directions (north, south, east, west), the four parts of man (which interprets spirit, soul, heart , body) or four ways to ascension (self, nature, wisdom, God / Goddess). Therefore we can say that each branch represents a branch of the superior wisdom and the center is the union of the four elements that are a heady feeling of oneness and unity. 

According to some believers, the cross represents the navigation or as a symbolic compass that guides us through a sea spirit. For example, when we are stuck or jammed between the uncertainties of life, the cross can be diverted our attention and help to move forward our thoughts in the right direction. The meaning of the Celtic cross is also believed to mark the four Celtic fire festivals (Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane, Lughnasadh) fall, in terms of the specific activities for the period of the year. Its unique time representations to guarantee the stability and the faith in the world to also uncertain and transitory. 











Apart from the Celtic Cross is also designed to set the day and night, especially when you look at the horizontal bar of the cross as a literal horizon, represents the upper half of the sunrise, sunset and half down. Some believers also pointed out that the. Upward and downward self-awareness, the center of the cross as the focus of balance Followed since the Celtic form behind the West (where the sun sets) with a reflective quality (remember looking back) and a quality forward (forecast look into the future), east (where the sun rises), of........