Sol Invictus
Sol Invictus is the Unconquered Sun of the later empire, promoted by Aurelian and made the companion of the emperor, with a festival on 25 December that outlived the cult itself. He is the sun as public guarantee: the light that does not lose, adopted by whoever holds power.
Correspondences
- Planetary Correspondence
- Sun
- Elemental Correspondence
- Fire
- Zodiac Affinity
- LeoAriesSagittarius
Offerings
- Offerings
- HoneyWineGoldBay leafIncense
Sacred timing
Symbols and forms
- Alternate Names
- The Unconquered SunDeus Sol Invictus
- Gender Expression
- Masculine
- Titles
- The Unconquered SunCompanion of the EmperorLord of the Sun's Birthday
- Symbols
- Sun discChariotWhipCrown
Practice
- Invocation Approach
- ToneTriumphal loyalAddressSol InvictusThe Unconquered SunLord of the DayRelationshipThe sun as the emperors own guaranteeWarningThe state took the sun as its badge and the sun outlasted the stateResonanceSoldiers those holding a line through a long dark
- Modern Practice
Sol Invictus is called on at the winter solstice for the return of the light, and by anyone who has to endure a long dark without yielding. His practice is daily and loyal rather than ecstatic.
Nature and meaning
- Domain
- The sunVictoryMilitary loyaltyThe stateThe winter solsticeEndurance
- Mythology Summary
Sol Invictus is the Unconquered Sun of the later empire, promoted by Aurelian and made the companion of the emperor, with a festival on 25 December that outlived the cult itself. He is the sun as public guarantee: the light that does not lose, adopted by whoever holds power.
Details
- Correspondences
- ColorsGoldRedWhiteScentsFrankincenseBay leafCinnamonMetalsGoldIronAnimalsEagleHorseLionRooster
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