Valentine’s day origin-Ancient Greek Celebration
Once upon a time, in the ancient lands of Arcadia on the slopes of Mount Lykaion in Greece, long before the dominance of patriarchy, there existed a sacred celebration known as Lykaia. This enchanting event took place on a celestial evening, whispered to be around the 13th of February, when the heavens orchestrated a dance of planets, unlocking mystical gates in the universe and upon the Earth. It was during this ethereal alignment that women, attuned to the rhythms of the cosmos, could commune with the very essence of Mother Earth, entwined with the radiant star, Sirius.
Under the shimmering gaze of the moon and the sparkling roof of stars, the women of Lykaia would embark on a fascinating dance, their movements a graceful ode to the Earth's embrace. They would sway and twirl with abandon, their silhouettes painted in the silver glow of the night, as they drank from glasses filled with red wine, symbolizing the lifeblood of the Earth.
There was this sacred moment during the ceremony when the wisest woman of all announced the time when the gates opened to receive the celestial energy. One by one, they would step into the sacred circle, bathed in the soft glow of moonlight, to receive the blessings of their sisters and of Mother Earth. Within this sacred space, infused with the very essence of the Earth's energy, they found solace, strength, and renewal. With each step, they chanted ancient melodies, their voices blending with the whispers of the wind as if echoing the secrets of the universe itself. In this trance-like state, they surrendered to the gentle guidance of Mother Earth, allowing her essence to flow through their beings, igniting a profound connection that transcended time and space.
And as the night waned and the stars began to fade, they departed, carrying the essence of the Earth's blessings within them.
It was said that only after a week's time could the true magnitude of their connection be revealed, as they, in turn, became vessels of light and love, transmitting the sacred energy of Lykea to all who crossed their path. And so, the legacy of Lykea endured, a testament to the enduring bond between woman and Earth, woven with threads of magic and reverence filling up their wombs with fertility, love, and abundance.
