Eclipse! The August/Lammas Gateway

As astrologer Allison Rae so aptly describes the imminent pair of eclipses, "The Big Show of 2008 is the August 1 Total Solar Eclipse on the Lammas cross-quarter gateway.

"Rarely does an eclipse align so perfectly with a cross-quarter, the powerful mid-points between Solstices and Equinoxes. This spectacle will be visible in nothern Canada, Greenland, Siberia, Mongolia and China, where the Olympic games will begin on August 8. A partial lunar eclipse follows, on August 16.

"Both eclipses straddle the Leo-Aquarius polarity, encouraging each of us to embody and express the Divine more fully, in service to humanity and the needs of the collective."

Patricia Cota-Robles elaborates on the significance of these eclipses vis-a-vis the Olympics:

"The effects of the Solar Eclipse will build in momentum for eight days until the Opening Ceremonies for the Olympic Games, which will take place in China, August 8, 2008: 08-08-08. Eight is the number that models the Divine Fiat, 'As above, so below.”'

"The Olympic Games are always a very powerful time for the planet. They symbolically represent the Family of Humanity setting aside our differences as we come together, in Peace, to strive toward our highest level of excellence. For 17 days, it is estimated that approximately five billion people will, in one way or another, turn their attention to this global event. This will create a colossal Cup of Humanity’s consciousness through which the Light of God will flow to assist all Life evolving on Earth. 



"During this unprecedented Cosmic Moment, the Olympic Games will be more significant than ever before. It is not by chance that these Olympic Games are being held in China. At the moment, China is outpicturing the full spectrum of what is right and what is wrong with Humanity. It is serving as the microcosm of the macrocosm for this planet, and, as China is healed and lifted up, all Life with be lifted up with her.



"Pulsating in the Etheric Realms above China are the Etheric Temples of Beloved Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Divine Family Life. This selfless Ascended Being of Light is an exponent of our Mother God. She represents all of the Divine Qualities of the Feminine Aspects of Deity. 



"Blazing on the altar of Kuan Yin’s Etheric Temple is the Violet Flame of Mercy and Compassion. This is the Sacred Fire that will bathe the Earth and all of her Life during the Olympic Games. Kuan Yin has said this unparalleled purging by the Violet Flame of Mercy and Compassion will be the final step of preparation necessary for the anchoring of the very first archetypes for the New Earth. 



"The influx of Divine Light that will be initiated at the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympic Games will build in power and might for eight days. This will bring us to the apex of the Olympic Games on August 16th. On August 16, 2008, the Earth will be bathed in the Light of the most powerful Lunar Eclipse we have ever known. This will occur because, after all of the steps of preparation we have been through this year, Humanity will be vibrating at a frequency of energy, vibration and consciousness beyond anything we have experienced since our fall from Grace aeons ago. We will now be able to access celestial energies that have previously been far above our reach."

Health, Wealth and Wisdom Keys

Thanks to Jean Hudon, coordinator of the Earth Rainbow Network, for these soothing reminders from one ERN's founding members, "Evolutionary Agent" Jor-El:

JOR-EL'S PRECEPTS:

1. STAY CENTERED NO MATTER WHAT!
2. Love as much as you can from wherever you are.
3. Experience and express an attitude of gratitude at all times under all circumstances.
4. Forgive yourself and ALL others.
5. Ask for HELP.
6. T R U S T
7. Maintain Divine Patience.
8. S l o w D o w n. Do Less ..................................... BE More
9. NAMASTE PRINCIPLE: In dealing with "others" know that behind our apparent differences, we truly all are one.
10. BE HERE NOW.

Relocating to ... Mars?

Could the Red Planet be our next home? If climate change continues at its present pace on both planets, perhaps.

A pair of geology professors has just discovered that Alaska and Mars share some strikingly similar geological formations, caused in both cases by an astonishing number of snow and ice avalanches — caused, in turn, by temperature changes. Global warming is apparently occurring on both worlds, but since the median temperature on Mars is -81 degrees F., we've got a ways to go before our prospective new habitat will be too hot for humans to handle.

So start packing.

The NOW Ten Commandments

The future's not what it used to be, and thus, a group of metaphysicians has labored for two years to craft a modern version of the Ten Commandments for our times. I find these intriguing: more embracing of the Divinity within all than of a judgmental God "out there". What do you think?

1. THOU ART GOD.
You are the source of your own creation, free to express that as you choose.

2. KNOW THYSELF; UNLEASH THY DIVINITY.
You are the Truth, the Light, the Way. Be the Inspiration and unique expression of your evolving Divinity.

3. RESPECT AND LOVE THYSELF; THY NAME IS SACRED.
Respect and Love yourself. Your name is a vibrational expression of the soul.

4. BE HERE AND CELEBRATE THY DIVINITY NOW.
There is only the present moment; it is the eternal space between "what was" and "what will be". In fully experiencing "the now" you joyfully celebrate what you truly are - a divine being having a glorious human experience.

5. APPRECIATE THY HERITAGE. HONOUR MASCULINITY AND FEMININITY.
Appreciate the richness of where you have come from. The masculine energy initiates and the feminine energy makes possible. Respect and harmonize these energies.

6. THOU ART IMMORTAL; HONOUR ALL LIGHT AND LIFE.
The ever-evolving flow of life is eternal. Respect and honour the magic and mystery in all there is.

7. LOVE THYSELF AND CELEBRATE THY SEXUALITY.
Experience your sexuality freely. It is an expression of self-respect, self-esteem, self-worth, self-love. It is a path to the realization of oneness.

8. THE ONUS OF ABUNDANCE IS UPON THEE; RESPECT THE RIGHT OF CUSTODIANSHIP.
Your attitude towards abundance will determine how abundant you are. Abundance is an integral part of Spirituality. Respect another's belongings through choice. You are responsible and accountable for what you claim.

9. BE TRUE TO WHAT THOU KNOWEST TO BE RIGHT.
Your innate intelligence knows what is right. Have the courage to live your truth.

10. REJOICE IN THY NEIGHBOUR'S SUCCESS. SING THE SONG OF THY HEART. CREATE THE LIFE OF THY DREAMS.
Being joyful for another's success sets them and you free. Singing your song and living the life of your dreams makes things possible for yourself and others.

PROCLAMATION

With wonder, joy and anticipation we embrace opportunities for expressing inspired creativity. From this moment in time we commit to:

Nourish and care for our physical body out of love and respect.
Nurture and care for our earth and all that inhabits it and to allow it to regenerate itself elegantly.
Respect, love and learn from the magic, purity and innocence of children and our child within.
Embrace life with magic from the innocence of the heart and create beauty in all there is.

Lightning Rod for Love

Sunday, July 13, 2008, is Worldwide Prophecy of Love Day. I mentioned this intention in my July newsletter and it's worth repeating here, because Love has such an amazing multiplier effect. This is from Jonathon Goldyn Shalomar:

On Christmas eve I was taking a shower when I suddenly felt a rush of tremendous golden-white Light pour into me. Then, several voices in unison spoke to me saying, "The day of the fulfillment of the prophecy given long ago draws nigh. We would ask you to be the messenger for this day which shall be called the Prophecy of Love day, in your time and calendar July 13th 2008.

"We would ask that for 24 hours on this your day of July 13th, 2008, that people all over your planet would commune at all of the Sacred places upon beloved Gaia and allow the energies of unconditional love to flood every cell, every fiber, and every molecule of their Beings. We will be focusing our collective energies upon each of you as you do this. The frequency of Love that you will feel in your bodies will be more than you have ever felt before because of this collective focus. If you would do this you will literally become Lightning Rods of Love.

"We ask you to hold this energy and not to project it outward. After 24 hours of receiving and Being unconditional love it will become apparent to you that, indeed without projecting, your outer world will have already changed.

"If one million or more of you will answer this call then all of the other prophecies of destruction and doom will be shifted. For it is Love that will bring balance and harmony to your world.

"Focus not upon what you think is wrong in your world, rather focus on the Kingdom of Heaven manifested now within the hearts of all creatures and upon Terra and it will be so.

"If you cannot be at one of the Sacred power points then find the quiet in nature. If this is not possible then be a Loving rod right where you are for your bodily temple is the temple of a Living God.

"On this day a tidal wave of Love will sweep across your planet and all life upon her and the veil of separation shall be lifted and you will know that truly you and the Creator are One.

"Not only are you rendering this great service for your planet, but for all of creation and in this we bow before you in deep gratitude."

Gotta Love That Gaia!

I don't know how this video was made, but it's a minute of wisdom and mirth guaranteed to make you smile. Enjoy!

I Love the Whole World

Our Planet's Voice

In the July issue of my ezine, What Shines, I discuss whether the Earth is in fact a living, self-regulating organism (the Gaia Hypothesis). Considering she has her own language, the first point seems settled.

Here's what our planet sounds like from space.

ETs, are you listening?

NASA Promotes Astrology!

Well, not exactly, but close: the venerable space exploration organization sent out a bulletin alerting celebrating Americans that on July 4th (Independence Day in the U.S.), the planets Saturn and Mars will align with the crescent Moon. And by July 10th, Saturn and Mars will be kissin' close: as snuggly as they'll be for the next 14 years. Saturn is the planet of form and structure; Mars is fiery action-oriented energy. Does this herald an exciting new direction for us all, held in a more conscious container?

Astrologer Allison Rae has a slightly different take on the celestial connections during this same period: as we enter the "dog days of summer", our Sun aligns with Sirius, the Dog Star, "creating an initiation portal linked to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Egyptian goddess Isis and the all-seeing, all-knowing Eye of Cosmic Wisdom. The rising of Sirius with the Sun near the Summer Solstice marks the beginning of the Egyptian New Year and heralds the annual flooding of the Nile, replenishing the physical and spiritual fertility of the motherland. The brightest star in our sky, Sirius streams the cosmic frequencies of Love-Wisdom to Earth.

"Freedom and illumination are themes of this celestial gateway. The United States and Canada both celebrate their independence from England under this alignment. Bastille Day, the French Independence Day, is July 14. In an intriguing twist, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama was born under this configuration, as was U.S. President George W. Bush (both born on July 6)."

Which just goes to show that there's more to astrology than one's Sun sign. Then again, are H.H. and GWB simply flip sides of the same coin?