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Spring
Equinox
At
this time between times, which occurs around March 20 each year, Temple
Zagduku focuses on experiential shamanism.
April
30 - Inanna's Day
Inanna is the Sumerian Goddess of sexuality and fertility. We
honor her in the spring of the year, when many crops are being planted
and the warming temperatures raise libidos. Inanna is also
associated with war; as temperatures increase, so do tempers.
Summer Solstice - Utu's Day
The summer solstice, which occurs around June 21 each year, is dedicated
to Utu, the sun God. Utu, known as Shamash to the Babylonians, is
a bringer of justice. As this day has the longest period of
sunlight of any day of the year, we also celebrate the return of
darkness as the nights begin again to grow longer after this day.
Autumn Equinox
Temple
Zagduku focuses on experiential shamanism at this in-between time, which
occurs around September 22 each year.
October 24 -
Lilitu's Night
This night is dedicated to the honor and celebration of Lilitu, our dark
patron. She is the Sumero-Babylonian Goddess of Wind1 and imparts
the breath of life to those whom she wishes.
Winter Solstice - Night of Ereshkigal
The winter solstice, which occurs around December 21 each year, is
dedicated to Ereshkigal. Ereshkigal is Inanna's sister and rules
the underworld where Inanna received her initiation through the seven
gates.
Birthdays
Each member's birthday is considered a sacred day for that member.
We remember the divinity of each member on his/her birthday and honor
him/her appropriately.
1.
Scholars are divided over the exact role of Lilitu, and over Kramer's
identification of the Dingir on the Burney relief as the precursor of
Lilith. We have certain understandings through epinoia or
directly from the Dingirrene for which there is no documentary support.
That makes us "soft" reconstructionists; so be it.
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