God the Lord had a feast on May 18th – late, but still!
In the deep forests of ancient Greece, Pan ruled – wild, hairy, with horns on his head and a pan flute in his hand. The god of shepherds, nature, the senses… and also of sadness.
(Holiday May 18th – a day of male strength, music and silent sadness)
The gentleman had half-animal form – it was covered in fur, had horns, hooves and a tail. The other gods despised him and so He left Olympus for Arcadia. Here he lived in the company of mountain nymphs, Satyrs and the god of wine Dionysus.
For witches and women connected to nature, Pan is more than just a mythological figure. He is a symbol of masculine energy in its pure, animalistic, yet sensitive form.
Love that turned into music
Pan fell in love with the beautiful nymph Syrinx. She rejected him and fled to the swamps, where she was transformed into a reed. When Pan arrived and discovered what had happened, he took the reed stalks… and created a flute that has played only sad melodies.
This isn't just a story about rejection. It's an archetype - a male soul that loves but doesn't get it back. And so he creates.
The Lord does not punish. The Lord feels. And that is why He remained in the woman's heart as a symbol of tenderness, passion, desire and vulnerability.
The Lord is not a demon. He is a mirror of desire, pain and instinct.
It is the voice of nature that whispers in the silence of the forest...and maybe in you too.
Pan and the Origin of "Panic"
Although Pan was a cheerful and free-spirited god, he was certainly not harmless.
Anyone who disturbed him from his sleep or surprised him while wandering through the forest would recognize his darker side.
At such a moment, the lord screamed so terrifyingly that it could scare even the bravest.
This behavior gave rise to today's word "panic" – that unexpected, chilling fear that overtakes us without warning.
And maybe even today, when the wind suddenly falls silent in the forest and your heart starts pounding...
maybe you just entered the Lord's silence.
Pan as archetype and energy
IN neopagan traditions We celebrate Pan's Day on May 18th – as a day of wild nature, masculine strength, and a return to our roots.
IN tarot Pan is often associated with the card Devil – not as a demon, but as a reminder of our instinctive, sensory and natural nature.
IN Celtic tradition appears as Green Man – the face of the forest, the cycle of life and death
Why are we talking about this today?
Because every woman carries within her the desire for connection – with nature, with yourself, but also with male archetype, which is wild and yet sensitive.
Mr. is not a bully. He is not a hero from an advertisement. He is a male energy that He speaks on the flute. And in silence he can hear the heart.
Magic tip:
As you listen to the flute today, remember that even lost love can give rise to something beautiful. And that even pain can have its own voice.
🕯️ Tip for today:
Light a candle. Play some soft flute music. And remember everything you've ever felt - but never said.
Maybe it's the Lord who hears you.
💡 And do you want to keep track of such holidays? We are preparing a pagan calendar for you with divine days, holidays of nature, and female and male archetypes. Coming soon on the blog!
With love, Daniela
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