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The Spiritual Centre
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The Horse
Bruce Clifton
The horse and the dog are recognized the world over as being the first animals to be domesticated, the horse has always enabled man to travel further, faster and with little effort required.
Of all tamed animals within the Celtic realms it is the horse that remains as one of the most powerful and versatile, from the small Shetland pony to the giants of the mighty Shire horses. The horse has served man for many a millennia and man has revered and reciprocated his allegiance for just as long.
To go back to the bronze age, more than 800bc and the Celtic people celebrated the horse and created a sculptured hillside that can be still seen today, “The Uffington White Horse.” The Goddess attributed to the horse is Epona, the modern name of “pony” is attributed to her, the trinity of Epona is Horses, Fertility and Abundance, such was her popularity during the iron age that she was adopted by the Romans and is one of the few Celtic Goddess afforded her own temple by the Romans.
Once the life force streams of the horse become obvious, a move or a journey is imminent. Epona will protect the horse and its rider, what is good for one is good for the other. The Roman legions adopted Epona because of her allegiance to both horse and rider, they believed the Goddess looked after them because of their devotion to their steeds. The Horse can be taught to overcome fear, just as Epona can transform from Goddess to white mare, it is believed that the horse can travel between worlds, carrying a warrior across the battlefield or carrying spirit towards the afterlife.
Ogham tree lore brings the Ivy and apple (Quert) tree to the forefront, apples are said to be mans first temptation this can also be said of the horse. Epona is frequently portrayed with apples in the folds of her dress and horse on each side. The qualities of Ivy (Gort) is also considered to be attached to the horse, within the depths of the ancient forests young Ivy leaves are as nutritional as fresh grass, with grass being rare on the forest floor Ivy leaves are the perfect substitute.
Understanding Bnwyfre`™ and the life force streams attached to the horse can invoke, love, temptation, universal wisdom, knowledge and unconditional love. The horse brings comfort home, it will encourage messages to be written and read. The strength and nobility of the black stallion also brings sensitivity, the white mare will bring comfort before, during and after the journey.
Tibetan mythology gives us the wind horse, (lung ta) a creature of great strength and using the speed of the wind can carry prayers from earth to heaven. It is traditionally white in appearance, being the colour of white clouds across the blue sky and representing space in both the heavens and on earth. To call upon “Lung Ta” is to open the mind to success and enlightenment to see it high in the sky will bring prosperity and good fortune to self and to all around you.
The horse and the dog are recognized the world over as being the first animals to be domesticated, the horse has always enabled man to travel further, faster and with little effort required.
Of all tamed animals within the Celtic realms it is the horse that remains as one of the most powerful and versatile, from the small Shetland pony to the giants of the mighty Shire horses. The horse has served man for many a millennia and man has revered and reciprocated his allegiance for just as long.
To go back to the bronze age, more than 800bc and the Celtic people celebrated the horse and created a sculptured hillside that can be still seen today, “The Uffington White Horse.” The Goddess attributed to the horse is Epona, the modern name of “pony” is attributed to her, the trinity of Epona is Horses, Fertility and Abundance, such was her popularity during the iron age that she was adopted by the Romans and is one of the few Celtic Goddess afforded her own temple by the Romans.
Once the life force streams of the horse become obvious, a move or a journey is imminent. Epona will protect the horse and its rider, what is good for one is good for the other. The Roman legions adopted Epona because of her allegiance to both horse and rider, they believed the Goddess looked after them because of their devotion to their steeds. The Horse can be taught to overcome fear, just as Epona can transform from Goddess to white mare, it is believed that the horse can travel between worlds, carrying a warrior across the battlefield or carrying spirit towards the afterlife.
Ogham tree lore brings the Ivy and apple (Quert) tree to the forefront, apples are said to be mans first temptation this can also be said of the horse. Epona is frequently portrayed with apples in the folds of her dress and horse on each side. The qualities of Ivy (Gort) is also considered to be attached to the horse, within the depths of the ancient forests young Ivy leaves are as nutritional as fresh grass, with grass being rare on the forest floor Ivy leaves are the perfect substitute.
Understanding Bnwyfre`™ and the life force streams attached to the horse can invoke, love, temptation, universal wisdom, knowledge and unconditional love. The horse brings comfort home, it will encourage messages to be written and read. The strength and nobility of the black stallion also brings sensitivity, the white mare will bring comfort before, during and after the journey.
Tibetan mythology gives us the wind horse, (lung ta) a creature of great strength and using the speed of the wind can carry prayers from earth to heaven. It is traditionally white in appearance, being the colour of white clouds across the blue sky and representing space in both the heavens and on earth. To call upon “Lung Ta” is to open the mind to success and enlightenment to see it high in the sky will bring prosperity and good fortune to self and to all around you.