Apam-napata Festival (05/11)

On November 5, festivities are held in honor of Apam Napat. The sun is in the 13 — royal — degree of Scorpio.

Apam-Napat — Divine Water, the spirit that sets all waters in motion, the ruler of Cosmic Waters and the World Ocean. Apam-Napat unites all souls, starting their cycle, established and united, reveals any secrets.

Since the element of Water is still associated with deeply hidden manifestations and principles unknown to us, Apam-Napat is considered the winner of all fear, removing the veil from his eyes, freeing him from any turbidity.

Symbolically, Apam-Napat is associated with streams of water, «-laughing heavenly», or the sea element, washing away any dirt and evil spirits, transforming and changing all things, purifying. He is also the — keeper of the most hidden secrets, including the Royal Farn, who, according to legend, fell into the depths of the waters, under the protection of the Lord of Divine Water.

The holiday is associated with the most intimate information of the Zodiac and the entire year. Sometimes it was called «Earth navel».

According to the ritual, 13 lights are lit and food made from mushrooms and legumes (peas, beans, etc.) is eaten. Bread is baked from wheat and barley, mixing them, all kinds of pies filled with pears, dates, uryuk, raisins, prunes, nuts, pies with mushrooms and, of course, cheesecakes.

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