This month is entirely devoted to the
sacralization of the universal feminine polarity manifesting her force
both in microcosm and in macrocosm. We call "female polarity" that
centripetal, coagulating, generating, creating force permeating
everything in opposition to that polarity we call "male polarity" being a
centrifugal, dissolving, disgregating force.
Each individual has both polarities: the perfect being, the Androgyne Rebis, can show simoultaneously these two forces.
For this reason June is therefore a
feminine month by definition during which this energy, pertaining both men
and women, is celebrated. In a more profane sense, June is essentially
dedicated to women.
June receives his name from the feminine force named Juno in particular a
great Goddess representing the
sacralization of the feminine being, the Jupiter's feminine polarity with
who she shares the simbology of authority, preminence, majesty, heights.
(It
is interesting to note the relevant difference between Juno and other
feminine forces such as Ceres, Diana or Vesta. I will discuss some more
complex aspects related to Juno in a specific post)
Juno represents marriage,
fertility, birth and motherhood. Her sacred ministress, the flaminica -
the flamen Dialis' wife (Jupiter Minister) every first day of the
month, sacrificed to Juno a white heifer to ask protection for women.
Sacred animals for Juno are: goose and crow.
Sacred animals for Juno are: goose and crow.
The sacred tree of Juno is the oak.
Examples of Juno's Indigitamenta:
- Juno Fluonia - sacralization of menstruation
- Juno Domiduca - sacralization of the movement of the young wife to her new house
- Juno Cinxia - sacralization of the opening of the young wife belt after the marriage
- Juno Juga e Iunxia - sacralization of wedding
- Juno Lucina - sacralization of birth
Juno is also the feminine
polarization of the Genius.
Every man has his own Genius or his spiritual and invisible essence
keeping the material part alive. In the same way every woman has her own
Juno.
Juno and Genius give to individuals suggestions and advices, force, energy and determine individual attitude. At every birthday men and women celebrate their respective Genius or Juno.
Juno and Genius give to individuals suggestions and advices, force, energy and determine individual attitude. At every birthday men and women celebrate their respective Genius or Juno.