Dawnings

I am currently reading Brainwave, by Poul Anderson. His Science Fiction masterpiece was first published in 1953, that is 53 years ago! Hhhmmmm?

In Poul’s intriguing story, the world is experiencing a sudden quickening. He poses the possibility that we are not so much entering a period of ‘photon belt’ or ‘Golden Age of Light’. Rather, that we are being released from a quarantine restriction that has limited the evolutionary thrust of the human (and other) kingdoms for a long period of time. Presumably this was to enable us to experience evolution slowly, carefully and in full consciousness. Now, we are leading up to Graduation. What a fascinating theory!

Fast forward into our present day, we are experiencing the solar village square dancing. There is a Grand Cross, or Square, of energies holding us in a pattern. In fact, there are two.

People are feeling heavy, stuck, and tense. Our bodies ache, there is a general experience of inertia, of being unable to act or move of our own free will or accord.

I wonder about the effects of this prolonged Fixed Grand Cross.

Perhaps we have a friendly parental Universe that is timing this release like a Grand Marketing exercise:

‘So you do not want to change? You want to stay the same? You are reluctant to come to grips with issues and concerns that really need to be addressed? You are unwilling, or unable, to take action, or even make decisions to change? Okay, stay there!’

It is a rather Human-ccentric view of life. Yet there may well be a tiny seed of Truth here.

Our (Humanity’s) time as the dominating Kingdom upon this planetary world, is drawing to its natural close. Towards the end of the previous Age in which the Animal Kingdom dominated (dinosaurs etc), much devastation occurred . Our ability to read the Past to understand the Present is still in infancy. Yet we CAN see cycles, and patterns.

Now, we may well be facing the reality that the earth, and indeed, the Universe is vast, and far greater than we can begin to imagine. If we are to take our place with consciousness and dignity in this Grander Universe, then we need be aware of our place in a multiplicity of Life. Are we being ‘meeked’?

Astrologically, this is a time to become aware of the areas of our own lives that scream for change. In some ways, being held in this matrix is a mirroring prison. We can see clearly, that we are indeed, a species that yearns to be free to flow with Life. We seek to liberate our souls for greater and more conscious and active expression in this, our world of nature, and of dense matter. We do not function well under continual pressure and restriction.

Pain is a warning system that indicates stress and strain.
The Human Kingdom is hurting. Commiserations.

Thank the Heavens for the Sun in Gemini! At least we can communicate, share our thoughts and experiences, and at least, theoretically, make choices!

Ahead in the heavens, Grand Trines will be helping us to rise above it all and release the pent up energy in creative ideas (air), inspiration (fire) and water(feeling and emotions). Indeed, by the time of the Full Moon on June 12th, we will be able to experience our emotional selves with greater freedom and sentience.

Blessings.

New Moons are fantastic for viewing starry-starry nights. You can see so much more of this incredible galaxy. At this time of year in Southern Australia, we have clear, crisp nights and a simply marvellous view of the galactical arm, resplendent with Magellan clouds.

Astrologically, this is also a time to view the smorgasboard of Life.

We see, we ponder, we feel, we choose, we respond.

Now, as we welcome the New Moon in Gemini, [ Sat. 27th at 3.27 pm AEST], is the time to sow seeds. Gemini is the arena of choices. Esoterically, it enhances Venus, intelligent Love and the Christ Consciousness. The ego and personality reduce predominance as the soul and spirit shine forth.

What to nurture and what shall we withdraw our focus and energy from?

The waning 6th Ray is bidding us shy away from stringent fundamentalism and stoic glamour.
Being a ‘stick in the mud’ is going out of fashion.

Meanwhile, the 7th Ray is waxing and impressing us with all sorts of new ways of approaching Life and our confusing social issues.

For me personally, I hail the decision of the Victorian Government to consider a Human Rights Charter, and to make a bid for the Homeless World Cup Soccer Event in 2008. I encourage the gradual dissolution of separative party politics and encourage a bi partisan approach which can grow into a round table methodology. I enjoy the experience of Active Intelligence (3rd Ray) and Conscious Loving Wisdom (2nd Ray).

The incoming 7th Ray is inclusive, sweeping all participants into a sense of common purpose and conscious unity. It encourages Quality of Life and a reformation of civilisations that can nurture and sustain this beautiful planet and the kingdoms of nature, including our own humanity.

As the energy grows from the New Moon tomorrow to the Full Moon on the 12th June, we too begin to refocus, change our minds if we want to, to choose the Way along the Path ahead. In our feelings, our thoughts and our responses, we are guiding the chalice of energy to (hopefully) fertile ground.

It is our right, our honor, our duty, our privilege, our heritage and our common Purpose.

It is what we Are.

Enjoy the New Moon.

∆ [ Risa, our wonderful astrologer and teacher in LA, has tripped the Light fantastic one too many times and busted her leg. We send her loving prayers of healing, support and companionable humour. www.nightlightnews.com] ∞

Volcanoes in at least 2 parts of the world are pushing forth with the urge to release pent up energy. Saturn in Leo is doing it’s best to advise elders and the old ways of being that no longer serve, to retire gracefully and hand on the torch.

Here in Australia, we are strangely numbed in response to revelations about rampant violence and abuse of women and children in our Indigenous communities. The Pandora’s Box has been opened and the truth is spoiling out.

Those who have been in the heat of the fire KNOW that this is but a tiny glimpse of a much bigger issue. This abuse (sexual and physical, emotional, financial and psychological), has been and still is, a large part of many, many people’s lives. It is in most cultures and races across the world. It leaves shattered people in its wake. We know the effects, what are the causes?

The outer expression ranges from violence and bullying to passive aggression and put downs. It is utilized by our members of Parliament as a way of debating and discussing crucial social issues. It is there in so many nations’ policies to rampage, invade, torment and annihilate communities, cultures and creeds, our natural abundance and beautiful environments. It is in our legislations, our workplaces, our business strategies, our sports fields, our schools and our homes. It seems to be endemic in the species.

We here in Ozland are being encouraged to be more productive. How insulting! In 200 years, we have produced, created, built an entire nation. We ARE already very productive. What we are not yet sophisticated in, is the ability and/or willingness to take action, to trust our own instincts and intuition, to grasp the Quality of Life and weave it into our daily existence. We are still reticent, insecure, unsure, fearful and at times, confused. Many people KNOW it is not about money, but about a wealth of ideas, of heart stuff and courage and inventiveness. … Life.

Care and Perpetuation of the Species is a basic law within any creative universe.

Do we like being human? Do we wake up glad to be alive? What are our lives all about? What do we want? What can we do? How do we open to wisdom and love, understanding and compassion, inventiveness and creativity, when our most basic survival is as shaky as the earth itself? Why do so many people simply not like Life – as demonstrated in their attitude towards their fellow humans and the beautiful planet we abide within? And if we do love Life, how do we liberate our entrenched souls to respond to creative inspiration, to find solutions, to offer them if we have ideas, to walk the talk, to manifest …

These weeks between the Taurus/Scorpio Full Moon and The Gemini Festival of Humanity, the energy field is held by the Christ, the Hierarchy and the World Servers, all around and within our planetary world. It is the time we invite and receive impression from the spiritual realms: ideas and inspiration tickle the edge of minds, hope trickles into hearts. Take note, jot away, catch those glimpses.

It is the time to observe, quietly, where the new annual influx of Universal energy is to be directed: Where Human Minds need a boost to think clearly, where Human Hearts need courage to love life and each other, where our Human Will is weak to act, floundering and impotent.

It is a time to be a watcher and a witness. What do you see? ,

The Moon is entering the area of the Galactical Sky called Scorpio. As it swells to reflect the Light of the Sun, it shall be aligned with an actively changing Jupiter. This year, the Wesak Moon is beautifully magnified.

This is the second of the three Shamballa moons: the one which opens to the blessing of the Buddhic or Atmic plane. In the Himalayas, thousands of pilgrims meet in a valley to bear witness and hold vigil as the Christ receives this annual encoding of Universal Light on behalf of the Planetary World and the Human Kingdom.

The Buddhic brings illumination to the Mind, the Christ brings Love. Traditionally a crystal bowl of water is left out under the full moon to gather this blessing. The holy water is then passed around to devotees. [Australia EST Full Moon on Saturday, May 13th at 4.50 pm]

It’s quite a story, a Legend over time longer and wider than we can comprehend.

The Purpose is there and here, and now.

In India, Tibet and Buddhist countries, this is the celebration of Buddha’s birthday. Lots of lanterns, elephants draped in colorful silks, and community festivities.

Buddha embraced wealth and privilege, then poverty and suffering, to finally realize that this world is wonderful, nature is plentiful and that we are here to love life and all that is given us. This is illumination.

The secret, the mystery, is that once we experience this illumination, then we become illuminators in the world. And so it goes … a pebble in the pond.

In Esoteric Science we study Cause and Effect thru the Taurus/Scorpio axis.

‘Each effect becomes a new seed cause
My mind, my shade, as flames heat up the day

Begun in Time by laws of wisdom-sound
In crystal Lotus, Cosmic selves are born …’ *

Thanks Buddha …

[*Poem ‘Along The Way’, Hilary J Allen 1981]

‘The Great Escape’ it’s been dobbed by Bill Shorten, the Union guy who has talked us through a 14 day marathon effort to free Brant and Todd from 1000 metres below the surface of the earth. Release from ‘the greatest prison of all, the earth’.

The lads walked out to locals cheering, miners providing a guard of honour as media reporters shed jubilant tears. ‘Blokes and larrikans’ in Aussie lingo.

They have been medically cleared. Yep, they will probably attend their mate, Larry’s funeral this afternoon. Brave souls indeed.

A united focussed effort, team work, a group consciously linked in common purpose: the Liberation of the trapped men, urged on by a powerful human spirit. The men were talked through the process and monitored with the help of modern communications technology. We were able to bear witness to this amazing adventure, thanks to our world media.

Sun and Mercury in Taurus (earth), Moon in Virgo(mineral kingdom), Saturn in Leo (Gold), Mars in Cancer – love the symbology as the guys are taken to the ‘Crib Room’ before being presented to the world. Cliche saga this.

An orange and purple dawn greeted us all, even the birds were chirpy as they picked up the excitement. Phew! What a Vesak week! Gratius …

[*The pic is of the effect of gratitude on a water crystal]

There is a lot happening here in the Land of Oz. In Tasmania, we have the united effort to retrieve two miners trapped beneath tons of rock. Partly due to the embarassing milking of the drama by the media, this has become a group conscious event. Miners all over the world are watching as our modern technicians carefully implement the plan to drill a tunnel thru to reach the men. They are in good spirits, these two Aussie miners, and sending back humorous messages that help diffuse the incredible tension as people unite in prayer, hope and wishes.

Meanwhile, quietly behind the scenes, a landmark event is about to occur in our local Victorian Government. At 10.am thereabouts tomorrow, the 4th May 2006, there is a submission before the Parliament to introduce a Charter of Human Rights.

Tonight, 300 people gathered in the local Mornington Peninsular Community Theatre to participate and hear a report on this Bill. This is only one of many groups throughout Victoria, which have met over these last few months to discuss and share a growing concern for our humanity amidst an increasing barrage of legislation that is eroding our freedom.

Some things happen quietly, yet quickly. From a few, to many , this grass roots movement has brought about what is a first. Victoria may well be about to lead the way to Australia coming of age. We have no Charter of Human Rights in Australia. We have lots of humans, from all over the world – 20 million or so of men, women and children who have sailed the seas to arrive on this island continent to start a new life and participate in the growing of a nation.

Evolution takes time, civilisation is created through intelligent activity. We, the people, are here and now. We do what we can with what we’ve got, while we are here. Gratius.
[* The above pic is of a creation made from marzipan. Source unknown. beautiful huh?]

The sun came up this morning, a normal and natural occurrence. It was golden orange, above a purple and rose cloud base, surrounded by an aqua sky. A very pregnant magpie warbled in the background whilst I chatted to my son and his family in Pennsylvania, USA. Thanks to modern technology we could reach across time and space and connect in love.

I love it when nature seems to reflect my own consciousness. Throughout the ages, we humans have interpreted these happenings as ‘omens’ or ‘signs’. I’m just happy that nature’s devas played in life with me.

This is all very Taurean. Taurus is natural beauty (as different from normal). It is the first of the earth signs. The new moon in Taurus was exact just prior to this stunning dawn.

I came inside and switched on the Sunrise news. Yes, lots happening as usual. But this morning it was delightful to watch Kochie chatting with Senator Rudd, an opposition MP who has just returned from a challenging commemorative trek along the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea. Lots of discussion and some delightful film footage of these responsible mature men cavorting in a river along the way.

He was referring to the embarrassing and deeply distressing mix up in the return of bodies to their respective families. He spoke with feeling and stated quite emphatically, that this issue is one in which he lays down the usual bi-partisan antics and, out of respect and compassion for the family of the soldier who died in Iraq, he supports the current Government’s efforts to find out what happened. Ahh! Dignity, Love and wisdom prevail.

If this coming together of seemingly opposing forces for the Higher Good, is what emerges through the sacrifice of this one soldier and his family, then much has been achieved.

Meanwhile, Tasmania is hostess to a mining tragedy. The question arises, what is the value of human lives for a few ounces of gold? Human labour for profit … for a few.

Risa’s latest posting (www.nightlightnews.com) refers to Taurus as raising issues of ‘worth’. Esoterically, Taurus brings in Vulcan, the forging of metal in fire.

Another as above/so below synchronicity.

Observe, keep a keen eye on your own life during this Shamballa cycle, and methinks we shall see lots of confirmation of the Higher and Lower worlds, the inner and outer, working in greater harmony and coincidence. This aids our ability to see clearly – Taurus’ gift of illumination.

A New Moon indeed!

Blessings from now until Vesak – Buddha’s Full Moon in two weeks.

Okay, I’ve been asked why the three moons and the three colours.

The first Aries Full Moon at Easter is the Christ Ray – Love. Purple ( Violet)
The second Taurus Full Moon at Wesak is the Buddhic Ray – Light. Orange ( Saffron)
The third Gemini Full Moon is the Festival of Humanity – Relationship. Aqua (Turqoise).

They emerged intuitively so I had to think about this.

For an in depth esoteric study I recommend Risa’s site [ www.nightlightnews.com]
Especially her latest posting which describes the three Ages influencing us now: Aries, Pisces and Aquarian.

I thought more deeply and understand that Aqua/Turqoise is a blend of green ( heart chakra) and blue(throat/brow chakras). Aqua is the colour vibration of the 8th chakra – Universal and Cosmic Awareness and Knowledge.

We are basically acknowledging that Love , Wisdom and Will are all that we need.

Further, that as a group/social/soul species we are naturally inclined towards togetherness.
” When two or more are gathered together…”

Blessings x 3 3 3 3

May Day – May Day – May Day !

There are volcanoes erupting, tornadoes ripping thru the US of A, flooding in the Danube, sandstorms in China, and wild winds and cyclones battering the beaches of Australia.

The Governments we elected to administer and guide our civilisations are preoccupied with war mongering and saber rattling. In the midst of such distressing turmoil, we are advised to consider work reforms and heavier tax systems to pay for the boys’ toys.

We are emerging from the Easter festival that commemorated a time of horrific violence that was supposed to end our deepest involutionary point and start us on the Path of Returning evolution much wiser, more compassionate and growing in intelligence.

We know we have the solutions, the technologies and scientific know how to turn our problems and difficulties in the physical world from Re-evolution into Reformation and Renaissance. We know we have the psychological, philosophical and academic knowledge to cushion the effects of sudden change. We know it is 1 sec. to midnight.

We are weak ‘though, it seems, in the needed emotional strength and courage.

From the New Moon in Taurus on the 28th consider this: that our survival as a species and as a human family depends on our consciousness and courage.

The Grand Trine in water that forms in our solar village at this New Moon time, joins Mars in Cancer granting us emotional courage to save our species, Jupiter in Scorpio magnifying our deepest instincts to survive and Uranus in Pisces lighting the way with a white fury of spiritual awareness. It shall provide a sail on the ocean of Life until we reach the earthy shores of The Taurus [Wesak] Full Moon on the 15th May.

As Mercury has now entered Aries, and is about to herald the Planetary Karmic Nodal direction, I dare to be a chanticleer, a voice in a strangely silent wilderness.

If you KNOW and are conscious enough, if you feel it in your heart and soul, and if you can pray, plea, or just breathe through the ethers, then send out this call to the spirit of humanity. Join with me on May 1st, and wear purple, turqoise and orange ribbons. If someone asks, just say what you feel, what you think, what you know. Wear it thru to the Taurus/Scorpio Full Moon, the festival of Buddha. In so doing we can actively link our love of the Christ and of Buddha and invoke, evoke our love of Life.
Save Our Souls Save Our Souls Save Our Souls Save Our Souls.

A pic that says it all. A black and white female magpie sits on the fence looking at the moon. A rose peeks around the post.

Gratius Gwennie!

pic: Gwen Jessup, Lancefield, Vic, Australia