Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th is often considered an unfortunate date by many, shrouded in superstition and fear, which has gained notoriety as the supposed most unlucky day of the year.
This superstition has given rise to a thriving industry of movie franchises, bringing luck to characters like Jason, Freddie Krueger, and certain Hollywood moguls.
Despite the widespread cultural fear associated with this day, often without a clear understanding of the underlying reasons. I have come across several articles with a different perspective. What I did find interesting, besides the alternative meaning behind Friday
13th, there is a medical term called 'paraskevidekatriaphobia,' (yeah, I can’t pronounce it either) has emerged to describe the specific fear of Friday the 13th. Coined by Dr Donald Dossey, a phobia specialist. This fear has become so widespread that some people avoid work, dining out, and even planning weddings on Friday the 13th. However, I do believe there exists a profound opportunity to reclaim this day as a moment to honour the Divine Feminine, (and I want to explain why) often associated with the concept of Divine Mother. It provides a unique occasion to experience vitality, unity, and love through the stream of Divine Mother, Consciousness, Shakti and Light.
Why Celebrate Friday the 13th?
This date holds strong correlations with the Divine Feminine and, in pre Christian and goddess-worshipping cultures, Friday and the number 13 were not regarded as ill-fated; quite the opposite, they were considered quite fortunate. Ancient Egyptians, for instance, associated the number 13 with the joyous afterlife, viewing it as a transformative and desirable journey beyond the physical realm. Unfortunately, the symbolism of 13 took a negative turn in subsequent cultures, associating it with a fear of death rather than a celebration of the afterlife.
There are 13 Moon cycles in a year, mirroring the average 13 menstrual periods experienced by females annually. As the solar calendar prevailed over the 13-month lunar calendar, the number 12 gained sacred status, leading to the perception of 13 as unpredictable, chaotic, and evil. Similarly, Friday, named after the Norse goddess Freya, who corresponds to the Roman goddess Venus, was considered a lucky day for marriage and fertility by Norse and Teutonic peoples.
The moon, symbolizing feminine energy, is intricately linked to human emotions and sensitivities. In ancient times, a woman's menstrual cycle, aligned with the moon's phases, was revered as a connection to the goddess, embodying intuitive powers and the forces of rebirth.
The number 13 carries potent spiritual, yin, and feminine energy. In patriarchal societies, feminine energy is often misunderstood and feared, contributing to the superstition surrounding the number 13 and the ominous reputation of Friday the 13th.
Instead of viewing 13 as an unlucky number, it can be seen as a vessel of Divine Feminine energy a number associated with the Divine Mother, transition, death, rebirth, fertility, blood, power, and life.
The fear associated with Friday the 13th remains unclear, with theories ranging from the Last Supper's 13 disciples to Norse mythology involving a disruptive dinner party.
Intriguingly, ancient cultures, like the Egyptians, considered 13 a lucky number symbolizing spiritual completion.
In astrology, 13 represents transitions, death, and rebirth, reflecting the natural cycles of life.
In numerology, it signifies upheaval, the destruction of the old, and the beginning of a new cycle.
Adding another layer to the symbolism is the origin of the name "Friday," derived from Old English, meaning the "day of Frigg." Frigg, the Norse goddess of love and motherhood, aligns with the concept of the Divine Feminine. Friday is also associated with the planet Venus, embodying a day perfect for embracing a feminine flow of creativity, beauty, and receptivity. Before patriarchal times, Friday the 13th was not feared but honoured and celebrated as a day of the Goddess. It was a time to recognize, celebrate, and hold sacred the Divine Feminine within and to honour the cycles of life, death, and rebirth.
Friday the 13th holds profound wisdom, providing a powerful day to sow the seeds of intention in the infinite womb of the Divine Mother and to honour the feminine forces that shape our individual and collective journeys.
So the question remains:
Will you choose to hold Friday the 13th sacred?
Natalia x
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