ritual symbolism: coronation

Those who have had the priveledge of seeing the underlying order of the cosmos often try and bring that experience to the masses through symbolism. Coronation rituals are rich in this kind of symbolism.

For our purposes I would like to demonstrate that it can be interpereted as a microcosmic model, and can lead us to a deeper appreciation of our relationship with the heavens.

I will subsequently be interpereting the regalia accordingly.

reptilian shapeshifters

check this out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reptilian_complex

When I think about this model of the brain it makes me wonder if it is part of the explanation of the shape shifting human/reptilian phenomenon that David Icke has brought to our attention.

Specifically I think of how brain functions manifest emotionally, physically, and perhaps spiritually.

So if one was to use the reptilian parts of their brain a disproportionate amount of the time how might effect their physical being? And if you believe in things like karma and subtle energies, how might the overuse of the reptilian functions of the brain, and/or reptilian karmic energies (fear, rage, etc. so called "negative" emotions) effect ones spirit or etheric body? Could a normal, healthy, fully human entity eventually develop the attributes of a twelve foot blood drinking lizard if he were to work at it?

Snake Symbols

I find interesting the wide use of serpent symbols in cultures and traditions around the world. In the Christian tradition, we find the serpent in the garden of Eden, as a representation of the devil, the great deceiver however, the serpent also represents the Christ to the children of Israel in the wilderness. Christ also makes reference to vipers in the New testament in a negative context, comparing them to his enemies. yet he tells his apostles to be wise as serpents, harmless as doves. This could be in reference to the fact that he came from a long a tradition of royalty being very closely associated with dragons. (In Egypt, they were anointed to be king with the fat of the crocodile.) A good king is supposed to be wise, exercising judgement, ruling in equity and justice, a tyrant on the other hand would exhibit the more negative attributes of the serpent. In the book of revelation, John sees a wonder in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, It can be debated as to what this is referring, (I will post my ideas in another post.), The thing to look at here is the dragon symbolism that is displayed in direct contrast to the woman. The dragon again could represent the devil, or an earthly king, just as the book of Isaiah makes a reference to the dragon which has been taken to mean the king of Babylon and also the devil. (coincidentally the king of Babylon was regarded as a tyrant.

Other symbols of the serpent are that of health. It is used in the medical profession as the snake coiling around the rod or caduceus. This could be a derivative of the kundalini energy also associated with the snake coiling around a rod (The human spine). Kundalini is an eastern meditation practice which requires severe discipline. When the event happens it is referred to as awakening the kundalini, and is an extremely powerful experience. This has been compared to a nuclear blast in the spine, and for those who are not prepared for the rising kundalini have often reported severe physical and mental ailments as a result. For those who are able to bear this, it is described as an awakening, enlightenment, and empowerment. again there is a positive and negative association with the serpent.

dragon blood

Here the hero has slain the dragon and drinks his blood, and begins over a tragic cycle.

As one empire is destroyed and freedom is allowed an opportunity to rise, typically another tyrannical empire is soon on the horizon.

dragon's gold

Dragons are known to hoard gold and other precious items. This again is a useful analogy of government. Not producing anything, and preventing valuable resources from being used in any meaningful way.

Captive dragon

Another image of the chained or captive dragon. Notice the skulking scheming look on his face, and how he is eyeing the maiden - the object of his appetite. The peasants run in fear, while the knight thinks he is doing everyone a favor.