Have You Ever Wondered Why We Wear Costumes On Halloween?
It all started long ago around this time of the
year as summer came to an end. People would gather
for the fall harvest, and the medicine men, known
as shamans, would do rituals for the changing of
the seasons. Masks and costumes were used to hide
one’s face at these ancient rituals. The mask
would act as a symbol allowing for communication
with the spirit world to ward off evil spirits.
The person’s costume was to attract and absorb the
power of the animal represented by the mask.
Halloween costumes may have originated with the
Celtic Druid ceremonial participants who wore
animal heads and skins to acquire the strength of
a particular animal. Through this connection, the
shaman can call upon the strength of the bear, the
swiftness of the horse, or the pinpoint sight of
the eagle. The animal protects the shaman,
instructs him, and becomes a vehicle for his soul
in the other worlds. Both wild and mystical
animals have spiritual counterparts that can
become guides and helpers in various ways. The
protectors that I use in my personal totem are the
green dragon of the East, the red phoenix of the
South, a white tiger of the West, and the black
turtle of the North. Of course, shamans use
different animals for different tasks and, as you
evolve in your practice, your animal
spirit/proctor can change in form and the specific
task they do.
If you are the kind of person who enjoys these
kinds of teachings, you’ll appreciate the
teachings in the Qi Gong Inner Circle.
www.Qigonginnercircle.com
I wish you the best in your Health, Wealth, and
Happiness.
Dr. Wu Dhi
