I love this exploration of the daimon Michelle... it feels fresh and inspiring. We need more ways to reconnect to and build relationship with these guiding forces. Part of that is illumination to the role of the daimon and you have gotten us freshly illumined with your article. Many thanks 🙏🏻 (and, more please!)
Love this! 😍 I first came across this subject through Anthony Peake’s book The Daemon and it has fascinated me ever since.
How do you feel it relates to astrology? I’ve considered that it could be connected to the Part of Spirit or even the Ascendant.
I’ve also toyed with a connection to particular demons from Carroll "Poke" Runyon’s Master Mandala, but I must say I’m most drawn to The Hermetica, where the experience seems to connect to Atum.
Ah, yes, Anthony Peake! And Bernardo Kastrup also talks about his Daimōn sometimes, as an entity that goads him toward certain activities. He didn't want to write books but his Daimōn pressured him. In that sense the Daimōn often shows up as the Sun, the divine light, the native's true calling in the birth chart.
I'm definitely with Iamblichus on this one. In his philosophy, the Daimōn transcends our fate-bound world in the center of the celestial spheres. Consequently, the entire horoscope is an image of the life purpose that the Daimōn is helping us fulfill.
Thank for helping us see the beauty and sophistication of these ancient philosophies in such a personal and understandable way, so that we can heal a part of the broken lineage we have inherited. There were many things in this piece that brought to mind specific things I've heard healers and healing traditions reference recently - many reflections of an underlying truth.
Wow Michelle--this why I think Astrology settled with me! Some time before I engaged in Nightlight Astro I was searching. Who would guess then Pluto soon would hover over my 9th while in my Natal 3rd. Confirming I was raised in a Catholic observing community with Catholic Schooling.
What tweaked most for me was Geoffrey Cornelius "The Moment of Astrology" as I folded into Astrology. Now reading Ben Dykes on Sahl Bishr who shares that Zoroastrians also influenced Astrology.
Have you read Simone Weil, who wrote the essays that make up Intimations of Christianity Among the Ancient Greeks and used the Myth of Er as examples if I remember well. And likely were my journey began while at Uni.
Left Catholic church in my 30s. With the perfect takeaway--We got to learn of Arch Angels and Saints; what I call a variety of other Spiritual beings and as a Gemini Rising the questions would never cease.
For me there is no astrology without Spirit(s) hovering in someway. Please, please write and share more on the Lots and Daemons; as this student feels it benefits astro readers more than you know.
I feel the fullness of your words, spoken with a magical tone and something much deeper then I can truly grasp. I feel these words in my bones and I want to cry and celebrate at the same time. You are so brilliant Michelle. Thank you always for sharing your spirit and your wisdom.
I love this exploration of the daimon Michelle... it feels fresh and inspiring. We need more ways to reconnect to and build relationship with these guiding forces. Part of that is illumination to the role of the daimon and you have gotten us freshly illumined with your article. Many thanks 🙏🏻 (and, more please!)
So wonderful hearing you enjoyed this piece, Shawn, thank you. The Daimōn sure is on my mind... a lot!
In Jupiteran heaven reading your words at this Sagittarius full moon! I'm so excited by these ideas 💚
Thank you so much, Freyja! Happy Full Moon 💕
Love this! 😍 I first came across this subject through Anthony Peake’s book The Daemon and it has fascinated me ever since.
How do you feel it relates to astrology? I’ve considered that it could be connected to the Part of Spirit or even the Ascendant.
I’ve also toyed with a connection to particular demons from Carroll "Poke" Runyon’s Master Mandala, but I must say I’m most drawn to The Hermetica, where the experience seems to connect to Atum.
Ah, yes, Anthony Peake! And Bernardo Kastrup also talks about his Daimōn sometimes, as an entity that goads him toward certain activities. He didn't want to write books but his Daimōn pressured him. In that sense the Daimōn often shows up as the Sun, the divine light, the native's true calling in the birth chart.
I'm definitely with Iamblichus on this one. In his philosophy, the Daimōn transcends our fate-bound world in the center of the celestial spheres. Consequently, the entire horoscope is an image of the life purpose that the Daimōn is helping us fulfill.
Soooo Beautiful <3 Thank you Michelle!! And THAT poem WOW goosebumps...
Resonating like a lyre
struck by the divine fingers
of the One
who dreamed you into being,
you meet the god who waits behind the daimōn.
Thank you so much, Wendy, I'm happy to hear you enjoyed this piece!
So beautiful.
Thank you so much, Kristine!
Thank for helping us see the beauty and sophistication of these ancient philosophies in such a personal and understandable way, so that we can heal a part of the broken lineage we have inherited. There were many things in this piece that brought to mind specific things I've heard healers and healing traditions reference recently - many reflections of an underlying truth.
It's so nice to hear that, I hope it helps people remember🙏🏻
Sooooo BEAUTIFUL Michelle! 💝 I LOVE THIS SOOOOOO MUCH!💕🙏🥰
Aww I'm so glad to hear that, Maureen, thank you!
Wow Michelle--this why I think Astrology settled with me! Some time before I engaged in Nightlight Astro I was searching. Who would guess then Pluto soon would hover over my 9th while in my Natal 3rd. Confirming I was raised in a Catholic observing community with Catholic Schooling.
What tweaked most for me was Geoffrey Cornelius "The Moment of Astrology" as I folded into Astrology. Now reading Ben Dykes on Sahl Bishr who shares that Zoroastrians also influenced Astrology.
Have you read Simone Weil, who wrote the essays that make up Intimations of Christianity Among the Ancient Greeks and used the Myth of Er as examples if I remember well. And likely were my journey began while at Uni.
Left Catholic church in my 30s. With the perfect takeaway--We got to learn of Arch Angels and Saints; what I call a variety of other Spiritual beings and as a Gemini Rising the questions would never cease.
For me there is no astrology without Spirit(s) hovering in someway. Please, please write and share more on the Lots and Daemons; as this student feels it benefits astro readers more than you know.
Peace and Love J
I love Geoffrey Cornelius' work. It's been instrumental! Thank you for the tips, I'm curious about Weil's work.
Thank you so much for the encouragement and inspiration, Julie!
Beautiful as always Michelle 🥰 Thank you ✨💜🙏
Thank you for reading, Lea, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
I feel the fullness of your words, spoken with a magical tone and something much deeper then I can truly grasp. I feel these words in my bones and I want to cry and celebrate at the same time. You are so brilliant Michelle. Thank you always for sharing your spirit and your wisdom.
If you felt this, it's through the love of your Daimon! 💝 Thank you, Dede 🙏