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Mary Magdalene Feast Day & Pi Approximation Day
"Behold, I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy written in this scroll."
~ Revelations, 22:7
Although Pi Day is traditionally celebrated by mathematics enthusiasts on March 14, there's also Casual Pi Day on July 22 for those who believe "close enough" is perfectly rational—the classic approximation of π as 22/7. Coincidentally and perhaps mystically, July 22 is also the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene, inspiring one of the most unusual tartans ever registered.
Its designer weaves together themes of mysticism, numerology, π, the Holy Grail, and Mary Magdalene into a richly symbolic sett. According to the Gospel of John (20:11–18), Mary Magdalene was the first person to encounter the risen Christ. At first she did not recognize him, but when he spoke her name she realized who he was and became the first to announce the Resurrection to the disciples—a role that earned her the title "Apostle to the Apostles."
Once misunderstood throughout much of history, Mary Magdalene is today honoured as a saint, while also remaining a central figure in a variety of modern legends and speculative theories, including those connecting her to the Holy Grail and the Merovingian dynasty.
The second of the two annual celebrations of π falls on July 22, using the familiar fractional approximation 22/7. The designer of the Magdalene Tartan uses this numerical connection as the foundation for its symbolism. Black represents Magdalene's obscurity during the Piscean Age, while white signifies the light and knowledge brought by Christ. Red symbolizes passion, love, and blood; three gold lines represent the emergence of holy energy; and grey evokes the ancient stones said to hold the truths of the past and present, unlocking the mysteries of the Holy Grail. Together, these colours are intended to portray a rising phoenix—a symbol of renewal and transformation, inspired by the designer's interpretation of Revelation 22:7. 🖤 🤍 ❤️ 💛 💛 💛 🩶 🪨 ✝️ 🏆 ⭕ π
July 22nd, also known as Pi Approximation Day, is a fun mathematically themed day and rival day to Pi Day (March 14th) based on different representations of an approximation to the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter.
Many mathematical patterns have been recognized and studied by humans from ancient times and given mystical or religious significance. One such area of study, Mary Magdalene and the Sacred Geometry of Circles gives rise to this particular embodiment in tartan.
From the Scottish register:
The Magdalene Tartan registration coincides with the total eclipse of the sun on 22nd July 2009, its duration being the longest such event until the year 2132. This date ushers in the new moon of Leo within the zodiac and the eclipse takes place across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Japan and Indonesia and ends at the Phoenix islands.
The 22nd of July is the feast day of Mary Magdalene, a much maligned figure from the past, but more recently venerated as the Bride of Christ who represents a sacred female line which was rejected long ago. Jesus called her the 'Apostle to the apostles... the All'.
There is a mathematical significance to the number 22: when divided by 7 it gives the value of pi. The Magdalene tartan colours are based on the 22/7 pi confluence, black being the most prominent. This represents Magdalene's absence from view within the Piscean era. Contrary to black there is white and the light, knowledge that Jesus brought with his arrival. Red symbolises the Passion, love and blood. The three gold lines represent the pi bee energy lines that have lain dormant and reactivate post eclipse. The final colour is gray, the colour of the stones which hold the truth, past and present, and turn the key towards solving the Grail chapter. Together the colours radiate, the imitative embodiment of the rising Phoenix that Revelations proclaimed and promised in 22/7.
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"Holy Blood, Holy Grail," a book published in 1982 by authors Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, and Henry Lincoln, delves into one of the most controversial and intriguing theories about the origins of Christianity and the mysteries surrounding the Holy Grail. The authors present the idea that Jesus Christ did not die on the cross but survived and went on to marry Mary Magdalene. According to this theory, their descendants formed a royal bloodline that intertwined with the Merovingian dynasty, a Frankish noble family. The book suggests that the Holy Grail is not a physical chalice but a symbolic representation of this sacred bloodline, hidden and protected by secret societies throughout history.
The theory presented in "Holy Blood, Holy Grail" has sparked widespread debate and captivated readers with its blend of historical research, religious speculation, and conspiracy theory. While many scholars and theologians criticize the book for its speculative leaps and lack of concrete evidence, it has nonetheless influenced popular culture, inspiring novels, films, and discussions about the intersection of history, religion, and myth. The book challenges traditional narratives and invites readers to question long-held beliefs, making it a seminal work in the genre of alternative history and religious mystery.
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