The
Sirius ~ Leo Festival
Radiant Life Meditation
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SouledOut.org's Radiant Life Meditation theme for 2008 is revealed as we embody our awareness of the zodiacal energies of the Lighted Way. This draws upon the meditation practice we have come to recognize as our most potent tool in working together to usher in the Age of Aquarius, and so as a group to co-create Heaven on Earth.
One way to participate in group alignment is to join us in the Radiant Life spiritual focus presented in our Sirius~Leo Festival Calendar:
Living the Radiant Life, We Are One
Manifesting Humanity's Divine Destiny
We suggest beginning each Calendar day using this Mantram, as all align with the focus for the day. Throughout the Leo cycle, each Calendar day's Keynote is conveyed in the associated graphic representation and links.
You are encouraged to continue with this meditation focus during the moon cycle surrounding the Leo~Sirius Festival on August 16. You may want to bookmark the Calendar, or consider making it the startup page in your browser for the entire month, in order to participate on a daily basis. Another suggestion, since it is updated daily, is to set your Browser Cache to "Compare each time the page is viewed."
This year, we are developing our Radiant Life theme further as we examine, one each lunar cycle, the Divine Truths of Deity ~ the basic truths commonly held by all the world's revealed religions.
The Divine Truth we are focusing on during the moon cycle surrounding the Leo full moon is the Realization that Cosmic Entities Are Manifestations of Great Spiritual Lives. Throughout this month, may we deepen our pursuit of this important truth, as it is further revealed and demonstrated.
As we work toward the establishment of a world religion it is advised, in the works of Alice A. Bailey, that we attune to the energies of Sirius available at the Leo Full Moon. In our endeavor to make contact with Sirian force, we are cooperating in the development of a major spiritual festival at the time of this full moon, that one day will be celebrated by all of humanity. (1)
During this Sirius~Leo Festival, as we attune to the Light of Leo, the Light of the Soul, we are able in group meditation to invoke the Avatar of Synthesis, who is to come as a result of the united invocation of Humanity and the Hierarchy. This cycle offers an opportunity for spiritual approach that is of great importance and significance.
In this endeavor, we are pursuing Humanity's Divine Destiny, "... mysteriously related to the revelation of love upon our little planet, the Earth, through the process of creation ...." (2) We consecrate ourselves to the most high Life within the Self for this service, in celebration of the Sirius~Leo Festival. We now seek and find the light of Sirius, and doing so we prepare Humanity to become one with this light. This is our Path, we are the Light, we are becoming the Way.
We embrace the vast significance of our relationship to Love ~ Individual, Planetary and Cosmic.
We participate in the manifestion of Humanity’s Divine Destiny ...
A Destiny known within our consciousness and prophesized in the Ancient Wisdom ... a Destiny far greater than any of us have previously imagined ... whereby the Earth becomes a magnetic center, a station of light, a point of great radiance and vitality, beaming out into the Universe.
If possible, we suggest being in meditation at the exact time of the full moon. For this month's global meditation, we at SouledOut.org will meditate on Saturday, August 16 at 9:00 pm PDT / 04:00 UT 8/17. All who wish to join in at this time are welcome, however if you are unable to do so, choose a time within 12 hours before or after the full moon to participate.
We suggest you pause at points in the Meditation, wherever you are naturally inclined, to allow the energy and information to come in fully, and to be at one with the energies invoked.
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2008 Sirius ~ Leo Meditation The
Leo Full Moon ~ Leo
~ The Light of the Soul Guidance in preparing for this meditation
Living the Radiant Life, We Are One
As we emerge from meditation, with focused mind, heart and will, we dynamically intone The Great Invocation, and together we say ... The Great Invocation From
the point of light within the Mind of God From
the point of love within the Heart of God From
the center where the Will of God is known From
the center which we call Humanity Let
Light and Love and Power restore the Plan on Earth. - adapted version (4)
We now continue to hold the high space throughout this most auspicious phase of the full moon, an important time to still the mind and maintain inner peace, always a time of spiritual retreat and contact. |
Alignment During the Leo cycle ~ New Moon to New Moon
Reading Materials
At the new moon prior to the full moon in Leo, we begin aligning in preparation for the Sirius~Leo Festival two weeks later. In generating the required alignment, we ask you to consider the information synthesis offered here as meditation focus for a month-long period. To aid in this alignment we advocate the use of The Great Invocation throughout the cycle.
Sirius Revealed Sirius, associated with freedom and liberation, is the brightest star in the night sky and at 8.6 light years away from Earth, is the closest major star to our own solar system. Sirius is closely associated with Leo, and at the powerful full moon during this cycle, the Sirius energies are of significant influence.
Sirian Initiation As we journey through space together with the Milky Way galaxy, we travel also along with the Sirian system. The significant connection between our relatively unimportant little planet and that vast expression of Divinity ~ the Life manifesting through Sirius ~ is an organized and vital expression beyond anything humanity can vision, and is free to a completely unlimited extent, again beyond any power we can comprehend.
Cosmic Identification This Divine Truth of Deity affirms the interrelation between the starry heavens, the solar system, and the planetary spheres is real and effectual. (5) It is through the practice of Living the Radiant Life, in this context, that we may understand the nature of Spirit. For, to bring Spirit fully into our daily lives is service to the One.
The Lighted Way The entire zodiac can be approached and understood from the angle of light ~ the inner light, soul light ~ and its unfolding, increasing radiance is the manifestation of our divine nature. (6) Study of the 12 different lights for each of the constellations of the zodiac reveals the symbolic story of the growth of the light body within the Soul of Humanity (the Macrocosm) and within each of us (the Microcosm), and will finally make clear the very purpose of God.
Night Sky ~ Moon Dances During each lunar cycle the Moon, waxing and waning, journeys through the zodiac. It partners with and enlivens the sparkling stars and glowing planets along the way. As the Moon grows in the light provided by our Sun, we too grow in the light of our Soul.
A new lunar cycle begins August 1 with a total solar eclipse. This supercharged New Moon is challenging the order of our lives, as we walk through the gateway that leads to the Sirius Full Moon Festival. Lunar theme: Emerging from Darkness
August 1-3 young Luna and Leo the Lion's three planets potently underscore the Law of the Soul and prepare us to work together with the will and purpose of Deity. August 6-13 the Moon moves toward Jupiter; we honor our divinity with the lunar conjunction of Spica August 6; we walk the "cutting edge" in the light of the Quarter Moon August 7-8; the axis of divine governance is activated August 9-10; we enter the realm of the Zen Archer and a world of light fills our vision August 11-13.
Sirius Reappears ~ The Dog Days End
August 16-18 the Sirius / Full Moon Festival is supercharged by a partial lunar eclipse. The Higher Law of Sirius and Leo the Lion is roaring through our solar system and it is bound to shake us to our core! August 23-27 Luna visits the Bull and the Twins. The Bull's Last Quarter Moon emphasizes enlightenment and as it wanes at the northern horn tip, we are reminded that with all struggles comes the hope of breakthroughs and expanded horizons. With the waning Crescent Moon we strengthen the sacred covenant with our divine Self and emerge reborn in the Light.
Additional links These readings may be of assistance in your Sirius ~ Leo meditation focus.
Preparation for Participation in This Meditation Focus
Consider ...
What is the appropriate way to join in this meditation ... you may wish to participate in group formation on the physical plane as well as on the inner planes. Whether or not you choose to be "alone" on the physical plane, know you are uniting with many others who also are attuning to the energies available at this Global Festival, and that this group focus creates a powerful channel for the meditation to be potent and effective.
If you are unable to meditate at the exact time of the full moon, choose a time within 12 hours before or after to be part of this group meditation.
Prior to your meditation take the needed time to create a sacred space and spiritually align your energies.
We Recognize, the Full Moon Festivals Culminate over a Five-Day Period ...
Our meditation focus beginning at the new moon leads into the two "days of preparation" immediately preceding the full moon. Best as is possible, these are to be dedicated to spiritual reflection and detachment from everyday concerns, as each prepares to become a vessel for the energies of light and love they will receive and channel. At this time we hold the attitude of dedication and service, and seek to assume such an attitude of receptivity to that which our soul will impart, which will make us of spiritual use.
The day of the full moon itself is the "day of safeguarding," one of inner peace and silence during which we attempt to contact and consciously hold the energies for the rest of humanity. We will not formulate for ourselves what will happen, nor will we look for results or tangible effects. While one may not observe the exact moment when the moon is full, it's important to find some quiet time to reflect alone or use this opportunity to meditate with others of like mind and focus.
The two succeeding days are called the "days of distribution." We now turn the attention outwards, away from ourselves, and our efforts are to pass on the spiritual energies that have been contacted. We assist these spiritual energies, transformed into Goodwill, in flowing to where there is greatest need.
If you wish, feel free to continue use of this meditation for the entire month of Leo.
We now continue to hold the high space throughout this most auspicious day of the full moon, an important time to still the mind and maintain inner peace, a time of spiritual retreat and contact.
The Full Moon Cycle We Are Observing ...
Following the new moon on Friday, August 1 through Saturday, August 30, 2008, the end of Leo's lunar cycle.
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We offer these additional links that may be of assistance in your Leo meditation focus:
Leo Zodiacal Deity The Leo Full Moon occurs during the month of the Dog Star, or of Sirius, and so Sirius into close relationship with Leo. Awareness of the Leo-Sirius connection helps to build a world religion, and this is a great and unique opportunity ~ to be conscious of these cosmic energies and of the possibilities they offer humanity for spiritual evolution.
Leo Labor of Hercules Hercules's great test in Leo was to slay the Nemean Lion. He did so in the cave, where the lion of the developed personality or individuality kept its lair. Before he could control the personality with the higher mind, Hercules had to close one of the cave's two openings, "As above, so below."
Leo Synthesis Additional links for further understanding
Sirius~The God*Dog Star Significance and history of Sirius
Our Spiritual Sun~Sirius Esoteric sharing on the scientific and cultural background on the mystery of Sirius
Highlights~Sirius Astronomical synthesis about Sirius
Divine Truths of Deity These basic truths are commonly held by all the world's revealed religions.
The Principle of Freedom The Principle of Freedom and the Principle of Liberation are forged on Planet Earth by energies emanating from the great star Sirius. Because of its connection to Freedom and Liberation, Sirius assists us in invoking freedom on our planet, and bringing more of this wonderous star’s quality to life here.
Freedom and the Initiations In our evolution humanity embraces ever more fully the concept and the quality of freedom, as we become soul-infused and eventually liberated from the restrictions of physical plane existence. This goal of freedom is in reality the main incentive to tread the Path of Return, the Path of Liberation.
The Path to Sirius The connection between the great star Sirius and the constellation Leo manifests by way of the fourth cosmic Path on the Way of Higher Evolution. The majority of humanity will eventually follow this, the fourth cosmic Path of higher evolution. (7)
Fixed Cross Leo is a point on the Cross of the Soul, closely related to the second initiation, Baptism, at which the first contact with Shamballa energy is experienced.
The Law of Spiritual Approach This law is the basis for full moon work, which is a spiritual approach and a group endeavor. Through Avatars, God, the Emanator, Originator, Creator ~ whatever term we may choose in order to identify that great Source of all that exists ~ periodically makes such a dramatic Approach to humanity.
Avatars The Doctrine of Avatars relates all great faiths to one central source. When our invocation is consistently strong enough, when those conscious Beings who know are clear enough, we will know an avatar has come. There is no exception to this Universal Law. Towards these Great Beings every mind can be directed, and in doing so, will be affected.
The Lunar Messenger, Leo Full Moon (PDF) Circle of Goodwill's commentary for the Leo full moon, "The Antahkarana"
Leo
Full Moon Commentaries ~ WorldServiceGroup.com
Malvin Artley: Leo, China and the Festival of Sirius
Joann S. Bakula: The
Olympics and Sport as World Service
Steve Nation: On
the Evolutionary Self and the Delights of Beijing 2008
Michelle Pearce: Isolated
Unity: Leo with Aquarius Rising
If you are inspired to participate in this global meditation and / or the alignment during the Leo cycle, we would be pleased to hear your meditation impressions and share them here.
Email - RadiantLife@SouledOut.org
Wednesday, July 30... A "sense"/"vision" that the Light factor of the world is increasing in intensity. It is not that there are anymore lightworkers, rather that as each person stays true to the healing of their own HeartLight, the intensity of "Diamond" Brightness and Clarity increases within the Earth-Star Organism...all that we are healing and clearing individually is having an affect...the Light is increasing as the Transformative Power of Compassion, Love, Forgiveness, Letting go/Surrender, integrity. The "Chalice" is increasing in its transformative Brilliance, Clarity and Joy. |
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I meditated yesterday using the mantra on the site as a focal point. What I did see when my eyes were closed was a very colorful, bright rainbow arching across a black, empty space. It lasted for a few brief seconds and then it was gone. I also did feel a very strong presence in me, around me, especially on my back area and coming in from the top of my head. I thought I would share that. Perhaps it means something significant. My personal impression of the rainbow is that: people are reaching out and connecting all over the world, like bright, colorful rainbows from all cultures across the planet to bring light and color to the darkness here on earth. Thanks, Julaine** |
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As I went in to meditation and opened to the energies available... the gateway that is Leo was wide open and the light poured through, something inside said hold your focus. Then I saw a point and the point became a star. It was a point / star in Leo, and it became the point / star Sirius. Then I became aware that these energies had been a part of human consciouses for thousands upon thousands of years, that we are part of thousands upon thousands of beings who had looked up to these stars, these points of light. I felt the presence of the Egyptians, the Syrians, the Chinese, the Greeks..., of the Ancient Ones of planet earth. That we were a part of the world servers from our past / present / future. We linked in a grand space time continuum, that was looking at this point, looking at this star. There was more, so much more...as I followed the energy from Regulus, to Sirius, to the Pleiades and the Great Bear I was filled with joy and a sense of possibilities. In this place and space, not only were we connecting with the ancient beings / souls who had looked to the starry heavens for guidance, we were connecting with the Cosmic beings behind these great stars. We were experiencing a great cosmic intersection between the earth and the stars. They are our guiding lights and our connection to them is reaffirmed at this time of the Leo / Sirius Festival. It is not enough to know them to look up to them, this vision calls out to us to remain open to the energies and guidance that can flow to us from these great beings of light. The quality of Unity was so clear to me in this moment. In our connection to the Ancient Ones from our planet, as well as the connection to the great Cosmic beings of the stars, and our connection with each other, all as one. This was empowering and challenging at the same time. That we are all part of something far greater is empowering, and yet it will not come to pass unless we all take part. This opened my heart and mind to the way to get "all to take part". It was Compassion. Compassion is an active inclusive love, the "Fire of Divine Compassion". It requires wisdom, strength and courage. Unity combined with Compassion opens the door to Freedom, to be aligned and in relationship with all of Humanity is very freeing. I could see this freedom opening the door to Co-operation. Humanity co-operating on a scale like never before. The spirit of Co-operation has been been made so clear to me at this Leo / Sirius Festival. Co-operation with the Ancient Ones, Co-operation with the great Cosmic beings and a renewed sense of Co-operation with Humanity, our human family. - Ted J. Rucker |
(1) Esoteric
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Rays and the Initiations, p. 728
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