Twelve Holy Days
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Twelve Holy Days is the holy period from December 26 to January 6 in the Esoteric Christian interpretation of the Christmas
season.
, when the visible Sun
, the seat of the invisible "Light of the World", the Christ, commences its journey from the south to the north. Astrologically
, on the night when the sun commences the visible northward journey, to save the northern hemisphere of the globe from a perpetual winter and consequent extermination of life should the sun remain always in the south, the zodiacal sign Virgo
, the Celestial Virgin (the "Queen of Heaven"), stands upon the eastern horizon at midnight; thus the Savior is "born of a virgin" without other intermediary, hence, "immaculately conceived."
Spirit enters the heart of Earth
and the planet is swept by powerful solstitial
radiations, through the dynamic fluid crystal-like invisible structure of Space
, becoming enveloped by the light of the Archangel
ic Christ and therefore Christmas is considered the most Holy Day of the year. From December 26 to January 6, Epiphany or the "Twelfth Day", the twelve Zodiac
al hierarquies work upon the Earth and its life forms, along with the Christ light which continues throughout the twelve holy days.
As also defined in the liturgical calendar, the night of January 6, that precedes daytime
, Epiphany or the "Twelfth Day" (as with the Christmas Day, the associated evenings of the twelve days begin on the evening before the specified day), is seen as the Twelfth Night
, the time when the "Rite of Baptism
" was performed in early Christianity. This period of twelve-day interval, initiating after Christmas Day and culminating with the Celebration of the Epiphany, is regarded as the spiritual heart of the year to follow and is termed the year's "Holy of Holies".
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
season.
Cosmological pattern
The night between the 24th and 25th of December is considered to be the most Holy NightO Holy Night
"O Holy Night" is a well-known Christmas carol composed by Adolphe Adam in 1847 to the French poem "Minuit, chrétiens" by Placide Cappeau , a wine merchant and poet, who had been asked by a parish priest to write a Christmas poem...
, when the visible Sun
Sun
The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. It is almost perfectly spherical and consists of hot plasma interwoven with magnetic fields...
, the seat of the invisible "Light of the World", the Christ, commences its journey from the south to the north. Astrologically
Astrology
Astrology consists of a number of belief systems which hold that there is a relationship between astronomical phenomena and events in the human world...
, on the night when the sun commences the visible northward journey, to save the northern hemisphere of the globe from a perpetual winter and consequent extermination of life should the sun remain always in the south, the zodiacal sign Virgo
Virgo (astrology)
Virgo is the sixth astrological sign in the Zodiac, which spans the zodiac between the 150th and 179th degree of celestial longitude. Generally, the Sun transits this area of the zodiac between August 23 to September 22 each year...
, the Celestial Virgin (the "Queen of Heaven"), stands upon the eastern horizon at midnight; thus the Savior is "born of a virgin" without other intermediary, hence, "immaculately conceived."
Spiritual dimension
Every year, on December 25 the ChristChrist
Christ is the English term for the Greek meaning "the anointed one". It is a translation of the Hebrew , usually transliterated into English as Messiah or Mashiach...
Spirit enters the heart of Earth
Earth
Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and the densest and fifth-largest of the eight planets in the Solar System. It is also the largest of the Solar System's four terrestrial planets...
and the planet is swept by powerful solstitial
Solstice
A solstice is an astronomical event that happens twice each year when the Sun's apparent position in the sky, as viewed from Earth, reaches its northernmost or southernmost extremes...
radiations, through the dynamic fluid crystal-like invisible structure of Space
Space
Space is the boundless, three-dimensional extent in which objects and events occur and have relative position and direction. Physical space is often conceived in three linear dimensions, although modern physicists usually consider it, with time, to be part of a boundless four-dimensional continuum...
, becoming enveloped by the light of the Archangel
Archangel
An archangel is an angel of high rank. Archangels are found in a number of religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Michael and Gabriel are recognized as archangels in Judaism and by most Christians. Michael is the only archangel specifically named in the Protestant Bible...
ic Christ and therefore Christmas is considered the most Holy Day of the year. From December 26 to January 6, Epiphany or the "Twelfth Day", the twelve Zodiac
Zodiac
In astronomy, the zodiac is a circle of twelve 30° divisions of celestial longitude which are centred upon the ecliptic: the apparent path of the Sun across the celestial sphere over the course of the year...
al hierarquies work upon the Earth and its life forms, along with the Christ light which continues throughout the twelve holy days.
As also defined in the liturgical calendar, the night of January 6, that precedes daytime
DAYTIME
The Daytime Protocol is a service in the Internet Protocol Suite, defined in 1983 in RFC 867. It is intended for testing and measurement purposes in computer networks....
, Epiphany or the "Twelfth Day" (as with the Christmas Day, the associated evenings of the twelve days begin on the evening before the specified day), is seen as the Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night (holiday)
Twelfth Night is a festival in some branches of Christianity marking the coming of the Epiphany and concluding the Twelve Days of Christmas.It is defined by the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary as "the evening of the fifth of January, preceding Twelfth Day, the eve of the Epiphany, formerly the...
, the time when the "Rite of Baptism
Baptism
In Christianity, baptism is for the majority the rite of admission , almost invariably with the use of water, into the Christian Church generally and also membership of a particular church tradition...
" was performed in early Christianity. This period of twelve-day interval, initiating after Christmas Day and culminating with the Celebration of the Epiphany, is regarded as the spiritual heart of the year to follow and is termed the year's "Holy of Holies".
| Holy Day | Zodiacal Hierarchy | Solar month | Body center | Disciple | Bible meditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 26 |  Aries (astrology) Aries is the first astrological sign in the Zodiac, which spans the zodiac between the zero degree and the 29th degree of celestial longitude. The Sun enters Aries when it reaches the northern vernal equinox, which is usually on March 21 each year, and remains in this sign until around April 20... | March 20 to April 21 | the head Head In anatomy, the head of an animal is the rostral part that usually comprises the brain, eyes, ears, nose and mouth . Some very simple animals may not have a head, but many bilaterally symmetric forms do.... | James Saint James the Great James, son of Zebedee was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He was a son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother of John the Apostle... , brother of John (pioneer, first disciple) | Behold, I make all things new.-Revelation Revelation In religion and theology, revelation is the revealing or disclosing, through active or passive communication with a supernatural or a divine entity... 21:5 |
| December 27 |  Taurus (astrology) Taurus is the second astrological sign in the Zodiac, which spans the zodiac between the 30th and 59th degree of celestial longitude. Generally, the Sun transits this area of the zodiac between April 21 to May 21 each year... | April 21 to May 22 | the throat Throat In vertebrate anatomy, the throat is the anterior part of the neck, in front of the vertebral column. It consists of the pharynx and larynx... | Andrew Saint Andrew Saint Andrew , called in the Orthodox tradition Prōtoklētos, or the First-called, is a Christian Apostle and the brother of Saint Peter. The name "Andrew" , like other Greek names, appears to have been common among the Jews from the 3rd or 2nd century BC. No Hebrew or Aramaic name is recorded for him... (humility) | He that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God.-I John First Epistle of John The First Epistle of John, often referred to as First John and written 1 John, is a book of the New Testament. This fourth catholic or "general" epistle is attributed to John the Evangelist, traditionally thought to be the author of the Gospel of John and the other two Epistles of John. This... 4: 16 |
| December 28 |  Gemini (astrology) Gemini is the third astrological sign in the Zodiac, which spans the Zodiac between the 60th and 89th degree of celestial longitude. Generally, the Sun transits this area of the zodiac between May 21 to June 20 each year... | May 22 to June 22 | the hands | Thomas (his doubts, natural to the mortal mind, were transcended) | Be still, and know that I am God. -Psalm Psalms The Book of Psalms , commonly referred to simply as Psalms, is a book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Bible... 46:10 |
| December 29 |  Cancer (astrology) Cancer is the fourth astrological sign in the Zodiac. It is considered a water sign and one of four cardinal signs. Cancer is ruled by the Moon. Individuals born when the Sun is in this sign are considered Cancerian individuals... | June 22 to July 23 | the solar plexus | Nathaniel Nathanael Nathaniel is a male name and surname. It comes from the Hebrew name נְתַנְאֵל/Nethan'el meaning "God has given"... (a mystic in whom there is no guile) | But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another.-I John First Epistle of John The First Epistle of John, often referred to as First John and written 1 John, is a book of the New Testament. This fourth catholic or "general" epistle is attributed to John the Evangelist, traditionally thought to be the author of the Gospel of John and the other two Epistles of John. This... 1:7 |
| December 30 |  Leo (astrology) Leo is the fifth astrological sign of the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Leo. In astrology, Leo is considered to be a "masculine", positive sign. It is also considered a fire sign and is one of four fixed signs ruled by the Sun.Individuals born when the Sun is in this sign are... | July 23 to August 24 | the heart Heart The heart is a myogenic muscular organ found in all animals with a circulatory system , that is responsible for pumping blood throughout the blood vessels by repeated, rhythmic contractions... | Judas Judas Iscariot Judas Iscariot was, according to the New Testament, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. He is best known for his betrayal of Jesus to the hands of the chief priests for 30 pieces of silver.-Etymology:... (personality must always wane that spirit may wax strong) | Love is the fulfilling of the law.-Romans Epistle to the Romans The Epistle of Paul to the Romans, often shortened to Romans, is the sixth book in the New Testament. Biblical scholars agree that it was composed by the Apostle Paul to explain that Salvation is offered through the Gospel of Jesus Christ... 13: 10 |
| December 31 |  Virgo (astrology) Virgo is the sixth astrological sign in the Zodiac, which spans the zodiac between the 150th and 179th degree of celestial longitude. Generally, the Sun transits this area of the zodiac between August 23 to September 22 each year... | August 24 to September 23 | the intestinal tract | James the Just, brother of Jude and Simon (purity of character and consecration to selfless service) | But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. Matthew Gospel of Matthew The Gospel According to Matthew is one of the four canonical gospels, one of the three synoptic gospels, and the first book of the New Testament. It tells of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth... 23:11 |
| January 1 |  Libra (astrology) Libra is the seventh astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Libra. In astrology, Libra is considered a "masculine", positive sign. It is also considered an air sign and is one of four cardinal signs... | September 23 to October 24 | the adrenal glands | Jude Saint Jude Jude was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He is generally identified with Thaddeus, and is also variously called Jude of James, Jude Thaddaeus, Judas Thaddaeus or Lebbaeus... (a minister of the beautiful) | Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.-John Gospel of John The Gospel According to John , commonly referred to as the Gospel of John or simply John, and often referred to in New Testament scholarship as the Fourth Gospel, is an account of the public ministry of Jesus... 8: 32 |
| January 2 |  Scorpio (astrology) |Infobox align="right" style="border:3px solid white;"||style="text-align: center;"|Scorpio is the eighth astrological sign in the Zodiac, which spans the zodiac between the 210th and 239th degree of celestial longitude. Generally, the Sun transits this area of the zodiac between 24 October and... | October 24 to November 23 | the generative system Reproductive system The reproductive system or genital system is a system of organs within an organism which work together for the purpose of reproduction. Many non-living substances such as fluids, hormones, and pheromones are also important accessories to the reproductive system. Unlike most organ systems, the sexes... | John John the Apostle John the Apostle, John the Apostle, John the Apostle, (Aramaic Yoħanna, (c. 6 - c. 100) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He was the son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother of James, another of the Twelve Apostles... the Beloved (transmutation is the keynote) | Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.-Matthew Gospel of Matthew The Gospel According to Matthew is one of the four canonical gospels, one of the three synoptic gospels, and the first book of the New Testament. It tells of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth... 5:8 |
| January 3 |  Sagittarius (astrology) Sagittarius is the ninth astrological sign in the Zodiac, which spans the zodiac between the 240th and 269th degree of celestial longitude... | November 23 to December 22 | the sacral plexus Sacral plexus -External links:*... | Philip Philip the Apostle Philip the Apostle was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. Later Christian traditions describe Philip as the apostle who preached in Greece, Syria, and Phrygia.... (a spiritualized mind) | Ye are the light -of the world.-Matthew Gospel of Matthew The Gospel According to Matthew is one of the four canonical gospels, one of the three synoptic gospels, and the first book of the New Testament. It tells of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth... 5:14 |
| January 4 |  | December 22 to January 20 | the knees | Simon Simon the Zealot The apostle called Simon Zelotes, Simon the Zealot, in Luke 6:15 and Acts 1:13; and Simon Kananaios or Simon Cananeus , was one of the most obscure among the apostles of Jesus. Little is recorded of him aside from his name... brother of James and Jude (his one desire was to serve the Lord) | Let the Christ be formed in you.-Galatians 4:19 |
| January 5 |  | January 20 to February 19 | the two lower limbs Limb (anatomy) A limb is a jointed, or prehensile , appendage of the human or other animal body.... | Matthew Matthew the Evangelist Matthew the Evangelist was, according to the Bible, one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus and one of the four Evangelists.-Identity:... (he renounced all worldly possessions) | Ye are my friends.-John Gospel of John The Gospel According to John , commonly referred to as the Gospel of John or simply John, and often referred to in New Testament scholarship as the Fourth Gospel, is an account of the public ministry of Jesus... 15:4 |
| January 6 |  | February 19 to March 20 | the feet | Peter Saint Peter Saint Peter or Simon Peter was an early Christian leader, who is featured prominently in the New Testament Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles. The son of John or of Jonah and from the village of Bethsaida in the province of Galilee, his brother Andrew was also an apostle... (through his faith, became the Rock of Initiation on which the church was founded) | So God created man in his own image. Genesis 1: 27 |
See also
- ChristChristChrist is the English term for the Greek meaning "the anointed one". It is a translation of the Hebrew , usually transliterated into English as Messiah or Mashiach...
- ChristmasChristmasChristmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
- Twelve Days of ChristmasTwelve Days of ChristmasThe Twelve Days of Christmas are the festive days beginning Christmas Day . This period is also known as Christmastide and Twelvetide. The Twelfth Night of Christmas is always on the evening of 5 January, but the Twelfth Day can either precede or follow the Twelfth Night according to which...
- Twelfth Night (holiday)Twelfth Night (holiday)Twelfth Night is a festival in some branches of Christianity marking the coming of the Epiphany and concluding the Twelve Days of Christmas.It is defined by the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary as "the evening of the fifth of January, preceding Twelfth Day, the eve of the Epiphany, formerly the...
- Star of BethlehemStar of BethlehemIn Christian tradition, the Star of Bethlehem, also called the Christmas Star, revealed the birth of Jesus to the magi, or "wise men", and later led them to Bethlehem. The star appears in the nativity story of the Gospel of Matthew, where magi "from the east" are inspired by the star to travel to...
- Adoration of the MagiBiblical MagiThe Magi Greek: μάγοι, magoi), also referred to as the Wise Men, Kings, Astrologers, or Kings from the East, were a group of distinguished foreigners who were said to have visited Jesus after his birth, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh...
- Nativity sceneNativity sceneA nativity scene, manger scene, krippe, crèche, or crib, is a depiction of the birth of Jesus as described in the gospels of Matthew and Luke...
- SolsticeSolsticeA solstice is an astronomical event that happens twice each year when the Sun's apparent position in the sky, as viewed from Earth, reaches its northernmost or southernmost extremes...
, Aurora BorealisAurora (astronomy)An aurora is a natural light display in the sky particularly in the high latitude regions, caused by the collision of energetic charged particles with atoms in the high altitude atmosphere... - ZodiacZodiacIn astronomy, the zodiac is a circle of twelve 30° divisions of celestial longitude which are centred upon the ecliptic: the apparent path of the Sun across the celestial sphere over the course of the year...
, AstrologyAstrologyAstrology consists of a number of belief systems which hold that there is a relationship between astronomical phenomena and events in the human world...
Further reading
- Battles, Merry C. (2005), Christmas Meditations on the Twelve Holy Days: December 26 - January 6, ISBN 1-4208-1571-7, 172 pages.