 There are living presences in the land that we can identify from place-based mythology, deep connection, or our own intuition. The genius loci, ancestors, or earth spirits that we encounter have been there for millennia, and a labyrinth installation can establish a new relationship with the numina of place. Creating labyrinths delineates a sanctuary or sacred zone for contemplation, and the “axis mundi” experience of being at the center, attuned to the four directions and the energy of the ley lines embedded in the land. Labyrinths mark ritual space, and cyclical offerings or "deep time" listening are all ways to open communication with the sacred site and its luminous living presence. Integrating the ancestral wisdom of labyrinths into our daily lives is a powerful affirmation of the blessings that are both given and received in Earth Community~!   The Original Art: Dried flowers collected from meadows and gardens near and far, surround a beautiful sand labyrinth designed for daily dreaming and creative inspiration. The sand is sourced from the mesas of the Southwest, and tracing the labyrinth becomes a bridge to the magic and mystery of Pueblo lands and deserts.
  The Original Art: A fragment of collage resembling stained glass is the background for the Chartres Labyrinth, a legendary design found in the nave of the cathedral in France. This special labyrinth features an 11-circuit path leading to a six-petaled rose at the center, that reflects the sacred rose window at the front of the cathedral.
  The Original Art: The square labyrinth is an archetypal design found in Europe, North Africa, the Indian sub-continent, Indonesia, the American Southwest and South America. A sacred site as interpreted by the artist, the classic form of seven circuits and eight walls appear as an overlay on the ancient stones of the Canadian Shield.
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