There was a bird of legend or fable known as the Phoenix of Arabia. It was said that, “there was only one in the whole world, and that one seldom seen”. This grand bird was the size of an eagle, with a golden color around its neck and a purple body. The phoenix’s tail was blue, interlaced with red feathers. Its head and face were rich with feathers, with a tuft on the top of its head.
In ancient Arabia times this bird was held sacred to the sun. Said to live 660 years, its death was as unusual as its life. As the phoenix grows old it builds a nest with twigs of cassia and frankincense and dies upon it. A worm is produced from its bones and marrow which grows into a young bird. This bird then carries the nest to the city of the Sun and places it on an alter. In early Greek and the Latin church the phoenix and the story of the phoenix arising from its own ashes was seen as proof of the resurrection, though this story may have “arisen” at a later date, not from the early ancient times in the history of the phoenix.
The life span of the phoenix was said to be similar in length with the “great year”, and that the stars and season returned to their first places. This great year begins at noon on the day when the Sun enters Aries. The bible mentions the phoenix in the book of Job: “I shall die in my next, and shall multiply my days as the Phoenix”. The life span of the phoenix has been argued, and tied to phenomenon such as comets. One theory is the Sothic or fixed year of 365 and 1/4 days, and the number of years it takes to again return to the same planetary configuration as the commencement.
The grew phoenix appears in many tales handed down throughout Egyptian history, and is seen in paintings and sculptures in the temples of Egypt.
The Egyptian phoenix is shown with wings partly raised, seated with its claws open, and in front it raises two human hands that appears as if in prayer. Sometimes the image includes a star, a sign connected with adoration.
In the sense of empowerment the phoenix is said to regenerate when hurt, and is a strong symbol of resurrection, fire and divinity. There are pendents, such as the Winged Fire Phoenix Sterling Silver Pendant and bracelets that symbolize the phoenix, and inspire those qualities within our lives. The resins and herbs associated with the phoenix include frankincense, cinnamon, and cassia were all treasured in ancient egypt, and are honored today for their healing and energetic properties. Cinnamon, for example, is found today to be highly effective in treating blood sugar issues such as diabetes. Frankincense is recognized as a powerful substance for pain relief and joint inflammation, used both topically or orally (as Boswellia used in naturopathic medicine).
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This is the second time I am writing this, because the site indicates and invalid email address, which doesn’t even make sense, since I’ve had the eamil above for several years now.
Can anyone explain the meaning of the blue phoenix? For a couple of days now, the words “Blue Phoenix” have been coming to me, as well as an intuitive picture of a phoenix bird, but instead of it being its usual golden color, it is a gorgeous deep, deep royal blue. I am fascinated by this, since over the past year I have been seeing the same color alot, and have come to have great respect for the vibration of this color!
Thank you in advance for your help! Terre Mingus
Hi Terre,
You must be referring to your email address, sorry about your concerns.
Colors can come in spectrums, and feathers like the hummingbirds can appear as one color yet the sun reflecting on it projects a brilliant gem-like color. The colors in the aura or energy of the being (spirit) can be picked up as well, appearing almost as real (or more real) than the physical.
Anyone else want to share their interpretation? Thanks for your question!