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Ancient Sacred Sites Aligned to the Spring Equinox

February 24, 2012 By 12 Comments
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This article brings together ancient sacred sites from around the world which align to the spring equinox (also known as the vernal equinox). Even though they are separated by vast distances and time, they share a knowledge of the symbolic spiritual significance of the spring equinox as a time of resurrection and attainment of eternal life. They were built by people in ancient times who had a knowledge of the spiritual process that leads to enlightenment, and who created places to carry out … [Read more...]

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Ancient Sacred Sites Aligned to the Winter Solstice

December 15, 2011 By 14 Comments
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There are hundreds of ancient sites, and were many thousands, that align to the winter solstice. However, the following sites mark this solstice alignment in a symbolic way. By doing so, they have encapsulated a profound esoteric wisdom that can still be grasped even in our modern world – outlasting books and texts, which are easily lost and destroyed. These monuments speak to us through thousands of years about the true spiritual significance of the winter solstice. Read Ancient Sacred … [Read more...]

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Ancient Sacred Sites Aligned to the Autumn Equinox

September 8, 2011 By 27 Comments
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To discover the real spiritual meaning of the autumn equinox, we will explore the first ever traces of its celebration in the world's ancient sacred sites. Descending passages into subterranean pits, lit by the star of Satan at midnight. Feathered serpents of light descending giant pyramids. A giant pyramid aligned to the equinoxes built on a cave symbolizing the underworld. Seven giant statues facing the sunset that leads to growing darkness. What were these ancient sites, many of which … [Read more...]

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