December 21 Tohji-taisai
Posted by ksozenbe in Shinto on 18. Dec, 2009 | Comments Off
Tohji-taisai (Shinto) Tohji-taisai, the Grand Ceremony of the December solstice, celebrates the joy of the ending of the yin period of the sun, when it declines in strength, and the beginning of its growing power or yang period. The sun is of central importance in Japan, expressing the presence of Amaterasu Omikami, the Kami of [...]
September 22 Shuki-sorei-sai
Posted by ksozenbe in Shinto on 22. Sep, 2009 | Comments Off
Shuki-sorei-sai (Shinto) Shuki-sorei-sai, the September equinox memorial service, has observances similar to the march equinox memorial service. The March service is held at home altars to revere ancestors as kami. Gravesites are cleaned and purified.
