The Axis Mundi (World Tree) and Anima Mundi (World Soul) represent our primordial connection between all living things. The World Tree functions as a bridge between the earthly and celestial realms, while the World Soul reminds us of our collective soul. This cosmic axis was inspired by the ancient relationship between trees and stars. Many cultures around the world believed their ancestors spirits traveled to the stars after death and that trees functioned as ladders to the stars. 

When humans began to study the night sky in search of guidance and understanding, they observed a stationary star in the Northern Hemisphere that all other stars circled around. This star became known as the North Star or Pole Star. 

Many cultures, including the Egyptians, saw the North Star as a portal to the afterlife where souls would be reborn. 

There are Six North Stars that rotate within a 25,800-year cycle, or Platonic Year. This cycle is caused by earth’s rotational wobble known as the Precession of the Equinoxes. Thuban, our previous North Star, is located in the constellation Draco (dragon). Draco inspired many myths of dragons and feathered serpents that shed light into our shared history. Polaris is our current Pole Star it will come the closest to our celestial North Pole in 2100. Polaris will then slowly begin to move away as another North Star takes its place.

Ring of North Stars and their Constellations

(These dates are when each star reaches its peak position)

Past North Stars 

• Vega – 12,000 BCE – Constellation Lyra (Lyre)
• Thuban – 3000 BCE – Constellation Draco (Dragon)

Present North Star

• Polaris – 2100 CE – Constellation Ursa Minor (Bear)

Future North Stars

• Errai – 4000 CE – Constellation Cepheus (King)
• Alderamin – 7500 CE – Constellation Cepheus (King)
• Denab – 10,000 CE – Constellation Cygnus (Swan)
• Vega – 14,000 CE – Constellation Lyra (Lyre)

Message: We are beings of light that are interconnected with everything around us. Our soul is our “true north” connecting us to the light of the North Star. Now is a time of seeking guidance and direction by trusting our soul’s inner compass. 

“You have no need to travel anywhere. Journey within yourself and bathe in the splendor of your own light.” – Rumi 

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