
Any Thing or Event is nothing less than a nexus point within the vast and awesome matrix that is What Is. This nexus is a "standing wave form" (hologram) caused by the interference, or combination, of the forces, influences, archetypes, et alia of the multiverse.
Indra's Net
The "Cornucopia", or "Horn of Plenty", is a vast and manifold symbol. It is often simply referred to as symbolizing plenitude or prosperity, and more so, life and fertility. This is further illustrated by the rather obvious likeness it has to both the male and female genitalia. Indeed, it is erupting with life.
The occultist Austin Osman Spare channeled a magickal formula, from what he describes as a "Delphic Oracle" or "Pythoness", which consists of constructing an "earthenware (clay) virgin" to the dimensions of his erect penis, for the purpose of auto-erotic magickal workings. This is regarded as a highly effective method to manifest "the abundance of one's wishes". This appears to be a fairly ancient technique, as research has yielded ancient Greek paintings of men with overflowing Cornucopias adorning their genitals.

The origin of this symbol is nestled within the drinking horn. The auroch, a large grazing cattle, now extinct (circa 17th century), grew massive horns (6 feet on average) which were favorites for adaption into drinking horns. Two Nazi geneticists, under the direction of Adolf Hitler, attempted to resurrect this legendary beast. Brothers Heinz and Lutz Heck, through thier method of "back breeding" produced the "Heck Cattle", a facsimile of the original auroch at best.
Heck Cattle
Another creature whose horn was sought after for use as a drinking vessel was the Unicorn. Prized above all was its rumored ability to neutralize poison. Let us note one other drinking vessel with similar magickal qualities, that being the Holy Grail, another vaginal symbol, which bestows immortality.
Interestingly, we find that another single (prominent) horned animal, the rhino, is said to have its' horn change colors in the presence of alkaloids. ...During the Middle Ages the vast majority of poisons were made with alkaloids. Also, the Unicorn and the auroch are likened, naturally, to the rhino.
The earliest references of the Unicorn describe it as a billy goat, and this is readily validated when we learn of the mythical story of the upbringing of adolescent Zeus by goddess Amalthea. Amalthea is thought of as a nurturing goddess, her name means 'tender goddess'. She is described as a goat (less often as tending goats), she is the constellation Capricorn. It is her skin, in fact, by which the Aegis was fashioned. Regardless, the story typically goes to describe Zeus breaking off one of Amalthea's horns during play, thus transforming her into a Unicorn. Greatly apologetic, Zeus proceeds to return the horn to Amalthea, but not before imbuing it with the power to grant the possessor their every wish. Sound familiar? This is, of course, the Cornucopia, the earthenware virgin.
The Unicorn is often depicted resting its head on a virgin's lap. It is said that only a virgin could tame this magickal creature.
Maiden and Unicorn
The combination of virgin and Unicorn is said to represent chastity, but is also claimed as an allegorical depiction of "The Incarnation" or "The Immaculate Conception", wherein God manifest as Christ in the womb of the Virgin Mary.
Madonna and Child
Adolf Hitler (whose subordinates were directed to resurrect the auroch) was said to be quite obsessed with the spear that penetrated Christ, known as, among many other names, "The Spear of Destiny". It is also supposed that he was in possession of this artifact at one point in time. As the Unicorn has proven to represent Christ we must take note of the famous Gothic European tapestry series "The Hunt of The Unicorn" . In these tapestries we can see the Unicorn being hunted with spears. In most interpretations the Unicorn is actually slain. Meaning, as seen in the last panel, it has been curiously "resurrected". In this panel it is shown fenced in and chained to a pomegranate tree. The pomegranate being another symbol of "fruitfulness" and also reappearing in the Sandro Botticelli painting "Madonna of the Pomegranate".
An inspection of the Crucifixion reveals that, after being penetrated by Longinus, blood and water gushed forth from Christ's wound. This represents none other than the Eucharist, the Eucharist symbolizing, aside from the blood and flesh sacrament of Jesus; life.
The captive Unicorn
Symbolically, we have the Unicorn-bound Spear of Destiny piercing the Unicorn-bound Jesus Christ, resulting in a Cornucopic event. Another baffling instance of the Mythic feedback loop.
We may also note here that the "proto-Christ" Dionysus is rather often equipped with his drinking horn/Cornucopia.
Both the Spear of Destiny and the Cornucopia icon have been referred to as the "Antichrist" by Christians.
In a great many painting and tapestry, the Maiden is flanked by a Lion, always to her right, and a Unicorn, always to her left. Also, in heraldry, the pairing of a Lion and Unicorn as "supporters" is an extremely common motif, the meaning of which has been interpreted as an assortment of things. Curious to note that both the Lion and Unicorn are symbols of Christ.
The United Kingdom Coat of Arms
Note this as an image of the highlighted subtle body:
both creatures planted firmly on the ground,
the shield illustrating the Core; the Heart,
and the Crown likewise.
The role of these creatures can then be identified as Nadis Ida and Pingala.
Now, both Christ and Amalthea are the Unicorn, a Goat or Lamb, and both, also, the Aegis.
Let us activate the Nexus of Plenty. Reach down into the Grail and bury your treasure. Plant your seeds generously that they may bear the fruit of life.
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Create.
for Andy
















7 comments:
An exquisite synthesis of mythopoetic logic, Chris. Many thanks, again, for the Work you're doing. My wv is winfrad, Winafred, Cymri for holy, blesséd, reconciliation, joy, and peace. Happy Bealtainne ~ Anadæ Effro (•:-)}
Your welcome and thank you.
Gr8 connects.
L8er G8or
Jim Carrey (JC/Jesus Christ) is 'born' of Rhino in Ace Ventura 2.
All resonates soundly.
I love the way the Unicorns symbolism has changed for me over time. At first I thought the Coat of Arms was malicous... Now I'm not so sure. The unicorn keeps following me and I think that it is not done teaching us what it has to say. Well done thank you!
WV laregg
Thanks, Jake.
'W' Shaman-
Yeah, dude, unicorn synchs began barraging me a few months ago in the most hilarious ways... and then, plop, there it is in the ol' synchrosphere, figured I should give my piece...
I never realized you are from Denver, that's (essentially) my home town. Maybe I'll hit you up if I'm ever passing through again.
Ciao
The cube and the corn. I'm gobsmacked! Awesome work.
Peace!
Thanks Stefan!
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