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Mystic Waters

The word “mystic” is defined as “a person who seeks by contemplation and self-surrender to obtain unity with or absorption into the divine or absolute, or who believes in the spiritual apprehension of truths that are beyond the intellect.”  As midwives we deeply understand the mystery and magic of pregnancy and childbirth.  We bear witness to the transformation of each individual woman in her surrender to the unknown and her ability to trust her body and baby beyond her own intellect. The symbolism of water is in the life-giving source of the amniotic fluid, the waves of contractions and the fluidity of this element cleansing our spirit in preparation for the next season of change. 

Stories and Myths about 

The Octopus

The Symbolism of the Octopus
in Greek  Mythylogy

  • The octopus has left an indelible mark on the art and mythology of Minoan/Cretan and Greek cultures, serving as the prototype for legendary figures such as the multiheaded Hydra and the paralyzing Medusa. 

  • This enigmatic creature is deeply intertwined with the astrological sign of Cancer, the moon, the summer solstice, and the unfathomable depths of the ocean. 

  • Like its cosmic cousins, the whirlpool, the spider's web, the wheel, and the spiral, the octopus embodies both the mystical center of the Universe and the process of creation itself. Its sinuous tentacles reach the furthest reaches of our imagination, beckoning us to dive deep into the vast and wondrous mysteries of the cosmos

The Symbolism of the Octopus in Babylonian Myth

The octopus has been intertwined with the concept of the Great Mother since time immemorial. This fascinating creature has been a powerful symbol of female power across cultures and throughout history. 

In ancient Babylonian myths, the goddess Tiamat was closely associated with the octopus, embodying the raw force of feminine energy. She waged war against the deities and was eventually defeated by the storm god Marduk, whose victory marked a turning point in the shift from matriarchal to patriarchal societies. From Tiamat's body emerged the heavens and the earth, forever linking the octopus with the creative power of the divine feminine.

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The Symbolism of the Octopus in Hawaian Myth

  • In the sacred traditions of Hawaii, the god Kanaloa embodies the majestic form of an octopus or squid, a revered deity of healing who holds sway over the mystical Underworld - that realm of impenetrable mystery and untold secrets, which is forever linked to the all-encompassing sea. 

  • As the consort of the mighty creator deity Kane, Kanaloa embodies a perfect balance of cosmic forces, evoking a sense of harmony and equilibrium that echoes through the very fabric of existence. 

  • The great god Kanaloa is also associated with a symbol known as the Eye of Kanaloa. This mystical emblem can be glimpsed by gazing deep into the eyes of the divine octopus itself. This potent symbol represents the interconnectedness of all things, the web of life that links us all together like the intricate strands of a spider's web.

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