Happy solstice! Here's the video we've just released on the ancient spiritual meaning of the summer solstice. In it I explore the celebration of the summer solstice throughout history, discussing ancient myths, traditions and the symbolism contained in some of prehistory’s most amazing ancient sites aligned to it, as well as its symbolic relationship to an epic spiritual journey that begins in darkness before returning to the light.
Blessed equinox! I've just released a video about the ancient spiritual meaning of the spring equinox. In it I discuss how ancient sites across the world, that were aligned to the spring equinox, encode the spiritual meaning connected to the theme of spiritual resurrection. I talk about the ancient sites, traditions, and myths of the spring equinox to uncover their deeper spiritual meaning and relevance today [...]
Happy solstice! I’ve released a video for it, about the ancient spiritual meaning of the winter solstice. I talk about the ancient sites, traditions, and myths of the winter solstice to uncover their deeper spiritual meaning and relevance today. It’s amazing to realize that the winter solstice was the largest religious occasion in ancient times, and still is now [...]
Great to see people out at sites of the ancient religion of the sun at the solstice, but sad to see a sacred place treated like a fairground. What do gyrating women, African drumming, and people in costumes have to do with Stonehenge? Absolutely nothing. No one would consider doing this at other ancient sites or sacred places. Will some of the British remember their roots enough to restore dignity and meaning to the solstice at Stonehenge? [...]
Perhaps my favorite solstice celebration - it's done with so much heart. Attended by the Bolivian President, conducted by the indigenous Aymara, held at the sacred site of Tiwanaku in Bolivia. Someone filmed this in a hotel as it was being aired live on National TV. Will peoples in other parts of the world also remember and return to their sacred roots that tap into the ancient religion of the sun? [...]
