Labyrints are sacred forms that have been created on the ground; when
their pathways are walked these forms renew our connection with the
power and sanctity of the earth .
Labyrinths are also carved or hung high on walls or gateways radiating protection to all who pass beneath
When drawn in miniature on paper stone fabric or clay labyrinths form a gateway in the mind to meditative state.
Labyrinths bring sanctity to cities and suburban parks and they attract people of many faiths to the churches and cathedrals.
A great revival of labyrinths due to revere the Dr. Lauren Artress canon of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco,
who has overseen the creation of walkable indoor and outdoor labyrinths modeled on the eleven coil labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral located about one hour south west of Paris.
Labyrinths can be walked alone or with someone with whom you are spiritually and emotionally in tune.
Children instinctively know how to connect with the labyrinths energies . Even the most hyperactive child will become focused or will dance with spontaneous joy.
Native Americans created medicine wells
circular areas dedicated to meditation and healing from stone in the
earth outside the tepees.
The druids had stones on which they created small labyrinths for meditation in sun or moonlight.
San Francisco Labyrinth
Hindu midwife still use labyrinths forms to assist women with childbirth .
Tibetan Buddhists create mandalas sacred circle patterns and then distroyed them after their ceremonies.
The spiral she'll and the coiled snake symbolized the mother goddess and the earth mother in some ancient civilizations .
Toronto Public Labyrinth at Trinity Square Park
Goddesses played a strong part in the mystery religious popular in ancient Egypt Grece and Rome until the Emperor Constantine banned them along with other pagan cults in the early forth century.
In many cultures secret rites to bring fertility to the land were frequently practiced underground .
The three stage journey of walking the labyrinths
Entering the labyrinths walking inward through coils
Pausing at the center of the labyrinths
Leaving the labyrinths via coils to return to the outer coils.
Getty Museum Labyrint
There are many interpretations of these stages.
1. The question asked while entering
2. The decision made in the center
3. Action and strategies formulated on the way out.
1. The sorrow named on the way inn
2. Healing received in the center
3. Shedding the sorrow on the way out.
1.Negativity on the way in
2. Rechanneling of emotions in the center
3. Positivity on the way out.
1. Seeking
2.Discovering
3. Communicating
1. Confusion on the inner journey
2. Illuminations in the center
3. Resolution on the outer journey
1. Fighting the inevitable
2. Surrendering
3. Gaining true strength through acceptance of what cannot be changed.
1. Ignorance
2. Learning
3. Understanding
1. Pennitence or regret
2. Absolution
3. Cleansing.
Labyrinths are also carved or hung high on walls or gateways radiating protection to all who pass beneath 
When drawn in miniature on paper stone fabric or clay labyrinths form a gateway in the mind to meditative state.Labyrinths bring sanctity to cities and suburban parks and they attract people of many faiths to the churches and cathedrals.
A great revival of labyrinths due to revere the Dr. Lauren Artress canon of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco,
who has overseen the creation of walkable indoor and outdoor labyrinths modeled on the eleven coil labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral located about one hour south west of Paris.
Labyrinths can be walked alone or with someone with whom you are spiritually and emotionally in tune.
Children instinctively know how to connect with the labyrinths energies . Even the most hyperactive child will become focused or will dance with spontaneous joy.
Native Americans created medicine wells
circular areas dedicated to meditation and healing from stone in the
earth outside the tepees.The druids had stones on which they created small labyrinths for meditation in sun or moonlight.
San Francisco LabyrinthHindu midwife still use labyrinths forms to assist women with childbirth .
Tibetan Buddhists create mandalas sacred circle patterns and then distroyed them after their ceremonies.
The spiral she'll and the coiled snake symbolized the mother goddess and the earth mother in some ancient civilizations .
Toronto Public Labyrinth at Trinity Square Park
Goddesses played a strong part in the mystery religious popular in ancient Egypt Grece and Rome until the Emperor Constantine banned them along with other pagan cults in the early forth century.
In many cultures secret rites to bring fertility to the land were frequently practiced underground .
The three stage journey of walking the labyrinths
Entering the labyrinths walking inward through coils
Pausing at the center of the labyrinths
Leaving the labyrinths via coils to return to the outer coils.
Getty Museum LabyrintThere are many interpretations of these stages.
1. The question asked while entering
2. The decision made in the center
3. Action and strategies formulated on the way out.
1. The sorrow named on the way inn
2. Healing received in the center
3. Shedding the sorrow on the way out.
1.Negativity on the way in
2. Rechanneling of emotions in the center
3. Positivity on the way out.
1. Seeking
2.Discovering
3. Communicating
1. Confusion on the inner journey
2. Illuminations in the center
3. Resolution on the outer journey
1. Fighting the inevitable
2. Surrendering
3. Gaining true strength through acceptance of what cannot be changed.
1. Ignorance
2. Learning
3. Understanding
1. Pennitence or regret
2. Absolution
3. Cleansing.
