In Andean traditions the entire month of August is devoted to Pachamama. I will learn more about Pachamama. “, “We must return to the ways of nature in the ways we live each day.”, “We must return to the ways of nature and remove the negativity in our lives, the egotism which blinds us to the beauty of the natural way.”, “Pachamama, Mother Earth, has sorrows and cries for us. This website uses cookies. Coming to celebrate with the people of Cusco is an opportunity that tourists from all over the world cannot miss because in one way or another we are all connected to mother earth and her environment. BLéSSïNgS! At the memorial service the pastor said a number of things which were simple, yet profound. I will obviously be happy to pay to use it and can advertise your paintings on my social media and etsy shop in exchange. In fact, the Church has never adopted idols, let alone if they were represented naked. I just finished reviewing a soon-to-be published fictional book called The Heart of the Labyrinth (from Womancraft Publishing) and it centers around Pachamama and our ability, or lack of, to listen to her calls. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! by Lache S. The Practice of Bearing Witness by Stephanie Arel, Plato’s Diotima as a Symptom of Psychosis by Stuart Dean, This “Columbus Day,” Watch Frozen 2 (Or Watch It Again!) Later, he specialized in the study of the thought and action of the Brazilian professor Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira, and for several years was one of the directors of the TFP of his country. 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Jassy Watson who lives on the sub-tropical coast of Queensland, Australia, is a mother of four, passionate organic gardener, Visionary Artist, Teacher, Intentional Creativity Coach and a student of Ancient History and Religion at Macquarie University in Sydney. Blessings of the Great Mother, Her name literally translates… “Pachamama is clearly a Christian adoption of an Indigenous symbol, which follows the Church’s longstanding practice throughout her history of enculturating herself in different cultures by adopting the culture’s symbols and art forms. 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The Pachamama Alliance is about connecting indigenous wisdom and modern knowledge and they are committed to educating and inspiring inividuals everywhere to bring forth a just, sustainable, and thriving world. Now, is it clear that it is a symbol, but don’t the statuettes of Pachamama (or Mother Earth) also represent idols? Much Love & Light, Carole. Andean people believe that recent earthquakes in the region are a result of humanity’s destruction, disregard and disrespect for the planet. At this time, men will stab the soil with plows shaped like spears, and women will follow singing to the Mother as they plant. In such a way they believed not only the four elements to be divinities, each one on its own, but also all those that were composed and formed by them, no matter how contemptible or unclean they were”. Pachamama’s message is about transformation. The Lady with a thousand names! So much has been written about the history that surrounding the Tiber that there is nothing to add. (Write on Eve!) She is referred to as both the physical planet Earth as well as the universal Feminine Energy in time and space. The red roses inspired by the roses Pop and Nanna have in their garden and by the beautiful display at his memorial. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. My birthday is August 1. Blue was his favourite colour. Tornielli, in fact, assures us that the images taken away are “a traditional symbol for indigenous peoples that represents the bond with our ‘Mother Earth’, so defined by St. Francis of Assisi in his Canticle of the Creatures.”. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. And now I know all about Pachamama. CHAKANA, ANDEAN CROSS One of the most outstanding virtues of the Andean people and their Masters, was that of respect for the Earth. Categories: Activism, Divine Feminine, Earth-based spirituality, Ecojustice, General, Goddess, Tags: Andean, cycle of birth and death and rebirth, divine Mother, earth goddess, Fertility, Incan, Jassy Watson, Pachamama, Transformation. Within the religious festivities of Peru is a beautiful commemoration held on August 1, which represents the Goddess of the Earth or better known by its indigenous name as Pachamama. Encyclopedia.com contains these words in its entry on Pachamama: “Pachamama, the earth mother goddess of the Incas. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Though Peru is likely to be forever synonymous with the Incas, who built the spectacular city of Machu Picchu high in the Andes and … The Spirit Butterfly stands out from the other butterflies, for Pop is the one and only ALBERT FERGUS ROLLINGS whose last breaths became Her sacred breathe on which he was carried home, back to the earth and into the arms of the Great mother, eternally loved and comforted. On your Pop’s home-going. Jassy, Happy Pachamama Day and month! Love your work BTW, I also like the first painting a lot. The garden that I spent hours in as a child planting, digging, picking off pests, pollinating zucchini flowers, chasing butterflies and avoiding bees. All Rights Reserved. I remember when my father died that I raged against the Goddess for months. She is responsible for the well-being of plants and animals and is often depicted as a Dragon or serpent representative of the Andean Mountains. When he supports the newly canonized cardinal it is true, since the Church has always known how to avail itself of the cultural and artistic riches of the different peoples, however much they might be in religious error. I too agree with your thoughts regarding Mother Nature. Learn how your comment data is processed. In other cultures, she is referred to as Gaia and Mother Earth. now stand, as has happened for many churches in Rome, for the cathedral of Syracuse, etc.. I would usually approach with an intention, but this time I  had only one question on my mind. Thank you for sharing your writings too which are I enjoy very much sister. Even after his passing he still resides over the garden that continues to be tended by the family. Almost immediately she emerged from the portal. The natives held strongly onto their customs and as a result many rituals, ceremonies and traditional beliefs were adapted into Catholic teachings. All Right Reserved. Two days after the funeral I stood staring at a very large blank canvas. Live it! In the veggie patch there still stands a scarecrow dressed in Pop’s clothes. She sees our ignorance, how we are lost in the darkness, destroying, out of balance.”. Wonderful post! When Pachamama feels disrespected it is thought that she causes earthquakes. But what does Inca Garcilaso say about this “traditional symbol”? But your link,www.goddessesgardenandstudio.com isn’t working. “Conforming to the turpitude and baseness of their gods – says Garcilaso – was also the cruelty and barbarism of the sacrifices of that ancient idolatry, because in addition to common things, such as animals and crops, they sacrificed men and women of all ages. Hee also lived his Dash richly and joyfully! Amei as pinturas, quero me aprofundar em Pachamama. Emily, Check out my shop: A wonderful & glorious painting of Pachama. The celebration of Pachamama Day is an event of great importance for the Andean region and of course for the population of Cusco in general. Four Exorcists Urge Day of Fasting, Prayer and Reparation Dec. 6, Global Warming: A Scheme to Redistribute Wealth, Pachamama Out as Bolivia’s New President Takes Oath of Office, Cardinal Müller warns ‘hundreds of thousands’ will leave Church over Pachamama idolatry, Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira Institute – IPCO. 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