THE ANT:Universally, the ant symbolizes work, thrift, and forethought. The Chinese call it the "righteous insect" and say it signifies virtue, orderliness, and submission to authority. However, they have a god, Wang-ta Hsien, whom they invoke against the insects and white ants that destroy rice crops. In the legends of China, Persia, India, and Greece, huge ants guard treasures. Ants were also symbols of the Greek goddess Demeter. As creatures of the goddess Ceres, ants were used in a kind of foretelling ritual. In India, they are said to represent the pettiness of all living things. SuperstitionsThe Cornish think it unlucky to destroy an ant colony.If ants are especially busy, bad weather is near. Cornish tin miners once believed that if you place a piece of tin in an ant hill at a certain Moon sign, it would turn to silver. If you kill the first ant you see in the Spring, you will triumph over your enemies. If ants build a nest near your door, you will have security and riches in the future. Ants never sleep. Magickal AttributesPatience, stamina, planning.Working with a group. Planning and building with a plan in your life. Energy and determination needed to complete work. Building and storing energy for a later project. ChantBuilding, storing, patiently working,Shaping my life with an ultimate plan, Determination, completing my goals, Give the confidence to know that I can. |
