At autumn time, as the life forces of nature recede, turning toward a winter sleep, the inner life of the human soul is awakening. It is a time of conscious self-hood a time when we celebrate the building and strengthening of our inner life. In many cultures, the autumn time marks the beginning of a new year. The forces of nature are transiting with the autumnal equinox, as the relationship of light and darkness changes in the world around us.
The equinox is for us a turning point, a change in the relation of light and darkness in the world around us. On September 29th the autumn festival traditionally known as Michaelmas is celebrated. This festival is named for the Archangel Michael (My-kai-el), conqueror of the powers of darkness, the harvester with the dragon appears before us as a mighty imagination, challenging anxiety and fear. This demands inner activity, a renewal of the soul which is brought to consciousness in the Michaelmas festival, the festival of the will.
The children bringing there chairs to the performance.
Michael is often portrayed as the angel warrior, astride his powerful steed carrying a sword of light. The children hear stories about St. George, a brave knight, who with the help of the Archangel Michael, slays or tames the dragon.
Elijah's teacher since first grade will be leaving at the end of this semester. Her students guilted her into letting them do one last play with/for her. So they decided to do a play they did in 1st grade...St. George and the Dragon. Elijah played the King. The children only had 1 1/2 weeks to learn it and they did such a fabulous job!
I was not able to download it but you can see it on YouTube. Malamalama Waldorf's St. George and The Dragon.
These images speak to our deep need to carry an inner light of wisdom and courage at this time when the light is diminishing and the times challenging. Through strength of will, inner activity of selfless consciousness, we bring light to the darkening time. May we gain insight, courage and truth at this Michaelmas time, to bring light to our inner life, our community and the world in these times of darkness.
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