It’s a symbol to me to remember that sacred duty, for my resolve to help people via toritsugi, the core of all my work for Tenchi Kane no Kami-sama’s wish for everything to be in the way of the universe, of nature, working in harmony and interconnectedness. It’s the Gohei Ikigami Konko Daijin-sama made when he accepted the divine calling to help people via toritsugi mediation (mediating between Tenchi Kane no Kami-sama and people). Lastly, the 5 Sacred Colours Gohei is also an important symbol in Konko Faith. The Konkokyo emblem is because I’m a priestess for Tenchi Kane no Kami-sama, and Konko Faith in particular. There’s plum blossoms at the base of their long tails, which represent strength and preserverence (plum blossoms last through Winter) and similarly they hold pine branches in their mouths which represent eternal life and vitality, and endurance. The two birds are phoenixes, which represent rebirth and renewal. The butterflies are a symbol of change and growth, and also spiritual symbols of the soul. In addition, I use an unpainted Hiougi as a Shinto priestess (Shinshoku). It has a double meaning of my role as a Miko, but also using Hiougi fan to be humble and hide my face.
The hiougi has elements with the design on fans usually for Urayasu no Mai, a type of Miko dance.
It’s based off a Hiougi fan (Hinoki wood fan), the Konkokyo crest, and the 5 Sacred Colours Gohei. I thought I should explain the meaning as you will see it from now on all my posts. I made a new emblem for my blog, Living With Kami.
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