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Pesach

April 2–9 · Judaism · Monotheisms

Moveable date

Esoteric and historical meaning

Exodus from Egypt: transition from slavery to freedom, archetype of every initiatory liberation. The house is emptied of leaven, an image of pride and inner corruption.

Operative mechanics — ritual acts

·Bedikat chametz: search by candlelight for every trace of leavened products, then burned.
·Seder: narration of the Haggadah, four questions, four cups of wine.
·Opening the door for the prophet Elijah.

Traditional foods

·Matzah (unleavened bread)
·Maror (bitter herbs)
·Charoset
·Roasted egg and lamb shank on the Seder plate

Offerings

·The cup of Elijah left full
·The ten drops of wine poured for the plagues

Taboos to respect

·No leavened products in the house for eight days
·Do not skip the order of the Seder

Associated symbols

Matzah · Seder plate · Blood on the doorposts · Open sea

Note for paradigm shifting

A very powerful structure for rituals involving the breaking of bonds and addictions.