Divine
Identification Global Meditation
Celebrating
the Gemini Full Moon Festival ~
The Goodwill Festival of Humanity
Divine
Identification Meditation
Meditation Focus ~ Overview
Meditation Theme
Information Synthesis
Meditation Preparation
Additional Links
Meditation Impressions ~ Living Wise Blog
Souledout.org's Meditation Focus theme for 2009 continues for this Gemini cycle. On our annual journey, we are exploring Divine Identification ~ The Secret of Creation.
The Festival of Goodwill, third of the Three Major Planetary Spiritual Festivals, is celebrated globally at the full moon in Gemini~Sagittarius.
One way to participate in group preparation is to join us in the Divine Identification spiritual focus presented in our Gemini ~ Goodwill Festival Calendar ...
Divine Identification Calendar ~ Goodwill
The Secret of Creation ~ Festival of HumanityThroughout the Gemini cycle, each Calendar day's seed thought is portrayed in the graphic representation and links associated with the Keynote on the daily page. Beginning after the new moon on Sunday, May 24, we ask all to observe this holy festival cycle by aligning with the daily focus.
You are encouraged to continue with this meditation channel during the moon cycle surrounding the June 7 full moon in Gemini~Sagittarius. 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. The Calendar works optimally in full browser windows, rather than tabbed windows. Another suggestion, since it is updated daily, is to set your Browser Cache to "Compare each time the page is viewed."
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2009 Gemini Meditation Theme
SouledOut.org's Divine Identification meditation focus for the 2009 Gemini cycle is based on The Goodwill Festival of Humanity. Throughout the month, may we prepare for and experience this dynamic event on the planet, as it develops and demonstrates.
At the Taurus full moon, the Buddha and the Christ came together to serve as a channel into our world for the subtle energies at Wesak to bring forth the energy streaming into and from Shamballa ~ the "Light of Life."
The Buddha is the embodiment of the light of intelligence and the Christ embodies the light of love. As these two bright lights are blended and fused, the light which lies behind them both is then revealed. This light is also called light supernal, the light of spirit, the dark light of Shamballa, the light of the monad or universal light. (1) This is the Life aspect, Spirit itself.
The distribution of the Divine Life occurs each year at the Goodwill Festival, and is unique to each cycle based on the Quality of the Life flowing from the Buddha's Wesak Blessing from on High. At the time of the following Goodwill full moon, this inflow produces seven great results based on the seven Rays though which the Life, the energies, are stepped down and then infused into human consciousness.
Presently there is heightened opportunity to align with the Enlightened Ones, the Spiritual Hierarchy who guide our planet, help us evolve, and embody and express the Love aspect of Divine Purpose. Humanity now has an exceptional opportunity to receive the cosmic outpouring of energies that activate our individual, national, and global Will-to-Good.
We join with others worldwide on the inner planes in meditation to form and affirm a united spiritual channel that can receive these forces of Divine Will to make all things new, in service to the One Life uniting us all.
We, as a worldwide group, have envisioned a grid of light all over the Earth that connects the light of every Lightworker and each sacred energy vortex. Together we form this Chalice, the Holy Grail prepared to receive the outpouring of blessings from on High.
At the Wesak Full Moon Festival, this light grid of humanity that forms the Chalice was filled up with the blessing of the Buddha and the new incoming energies. This month at the Goodwill Festival these blended energies are distributed to those groups, individuals and forces actively involved in the Healing of the Nations.
This cycle we emphasize and honor the emerging unity of humanity. Our Divine Destiny to become a radiating Center of Light out into the universe is happening now, as more and more world servers align to their own true note and ever more effectively, play their parts.
The Light of Gemini: The Light of Interplay
This is a line of light beams, revealing that which opposes
or the basic duality of manifestation, the relationship of spirit
and of form. It is the conscious light of that relationship. (2)
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Guidance in preparing for this meditation
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.
Goodwill
Festival of Humanity The
Full Moon in Gemini ~ Sagittarius We take the needed time to create a sacred space and spiritually align our energies. When this is achieved, as part of the united group channel through which spiritual forces can become available, we sense and embody the Spirit of Goodwill. Illumined, we rise as one to meet the Light from the high place, Shamballa. The gateway that is Gemini swings open wide. In response to the invocation of humanity, the golden, white Light of Deity shines brightly upon us. This reveals within us the perfect relationship between spirit and form. We stand now at the midway point where these energies meet. A perfect rose appears within our heart center, and the very same rose, perfect in every way ~ color, scent, and petals ~ appears at the heart center of the Spiritual Kingdom. The two centers blend and fuse. As radiating centers of spiritual will, evoking the Will-to-Good in all we contact, we are blending and fusing with the Spiritual Kingdom to create a channel for the Wise Love from Shamballa. We see two cords of light spiral upward from us, they are met with a cord of light spiraling down into them. The three are perfectly woven together, becoming one great pillar of light. This light pulses, and the one Soul emerges from the light and speaks, "Humanity aligns with the Hierarchy, bestower of all good. All rejoice!" Presently, a beautiful cascade of golden light pours over us, and we sense the Divine energy of the Christ. In the center of the Christ light, we behold the very same perfect rose as exists in us. In this moment we are One, unified. The Love of Deity is now firmly anchored in our world. This Love leads us to serve, as the Goodwill within us grows stronger and stronger. We have risen, we are ever more illumined. In this Light, the Divine Life becomes known. We must now serve, each in our own way, to bring this Divine Light of Unification into our world. As we emerge from meditation, with focused mind, heart and will, we dynamically intone The Great Invocation. 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 (3)
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“We rise, we know, we serve.”
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Gemini Information Synthesis
At the new moon prior to the full moon in Gemini, we begin aligning in preparation for the Goodwill 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 use of The Great Invocation throughout the cycle.
Significance of the Goodwill Festival Also known as the Festival of the Christ and as the Festival of Unification, this is the festival in honor of the Spirit of Humanity. It represents the effect of the Buddha and of the Christ on the consciousness of Humanity. It is on this day that our spiritual and divine nature is further revealed.
Rededication of Service As a world server it is appropriate to re-dedicate one's service in the observance of this festival. In preparation for the Goodwill meditation ritual, we begin to open to new responsibilities of individual and group service. Look here for suggestions on celebrating this rededication ritual.
The Great Invocation Uniting with the Spiritual Hierarchy in use of The Great Invocation, together we invoke the awaiting energies from the Spiritual Realms. The day of the Gemini full moon has been observed as World Invocation Day since 1952. This invocation is the same one Christ intones each day on behalf of Humanity. It is so potent that when used over a period of time it can literally change our lives. World Invocation Day 24-Hour Vigil
The Spiritual Kingdom Manifests We approach the Hierarchy and as this occurs, Humanity evolves into the Spiritual Kingdom.
Pentecost Each year the Pentecost is observed 50 days after Easter and about a week before the Goodwill Full Moon Festival. This year it occurs on Sunday, May 31. The Pentecost experience raises our consciousness to an awareness of God in all humanity, and all humanity in God. We receive the baptism of the holy fire as the light descends and the "tongues of fire" rest upon our heads, bringing illumination. We now live not for ourselves, but that our life may bless others. Consider the Pentecost in Present Time and Space, its relation to your own service and that of the group to which you are connected.
Principles and Laws Certain universal Principles and Laws directly pertain to the Gemini~Goodwill cycle's focus ...
And, relating to our Divine Identification theme, the Secret of Creation ...
Principle of Unanimity
Law of Group Endeavor
Principle of Essential Divinity
Law of Spiritual Approach
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.
The Goodwill lunar cycle begins May 24. The Aldebaran / Antares Axis, Perseus the hero and Betelgeuse are activated. Lunar Theme: Healing of the Nations ... An Initiation and Evolution of the Heart
Note: Each year the Goodwill New or young Crescent Moon enlivens illuminating Aldebaran, seeding its divine vision within humanity. This marks the first of two potent lunar activations of the Aldebaran / Antares axis. The second occurs as the near Full Moon joins Antares.
May 25-27 the youngest Moons visit the Gemini Twins, who are uniquely linked to humanity and the Goodwill Festival. May 29-31 we use the sickle of the the Lion-Hearted Lawgiver to clear away obstacles. June 1-7 the Goodwill Moon grows and we form the sacred chalice, find the point of perfect equilibrium and identify with the Divine.
The Festival of Goodwill and the Galactic Heart
June 6-9 an ancient Archer aims his arrow ... powerful Full Moon conjunctions occur ... humanity strengthens its bond to each other and the spiritual kingdom. The will-to-good increases on Earth. June 12-15 the Goodwill Moon wanes and there's more than meets the eye! June 19-21 Luna's last vestiges grace 3 predawn planets, as the Goodwill cycle comes to a close and humanity stands at the doorway of initiation.
Additional links These readings may be of assistance in your Gemini ~ Goodwill meditation focus.
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Preparation for Participation in This Meditation Focus
Helpful suggestions for a Goodwill Full Moon Ritual
If at all possible, we suggest being in meditation at the exact time of the full moon. If you are unable to do this, choose a time within 12 hours before or after to align with these energies and be part of this global meditation.
We at SouledOut.org plan to be in meditation during three time slots, and all who wish to join in for this meditation are welcome to do so:
1. Saturday, June 6 from 9:00 - 9:15 pm PDT
(04:00 - 04:15 UT Sunday, June 7)2. Sunday, June 7 at 11:00 - 11:15 am PDT
(the exact time of the full moon is 11:12 am PDT / 18:12 UT)3. Sunday, June 7 from 9:00 - 9:15 pm PDT
(04:00 - 04:15 UT Monday, June 8)
We will sound The Great Invocation at the beginning and end of each of the above 15-minute intervals.
Prior to your meditation take the needed time to create a sacred space and spiritually align your energies.
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.
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. 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 that 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.
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. If you wish, feel free to continue use of this meditation for the entire month of Gemini.
The Full Moon Cycle We Are Observing ...
From new moon to new moon, Sunday, May 24 through Monday, June 22, 2009.
Meditation over the Two Weeks Following the Goodwill Full Moon ...
During the two days following the full moon, the days of distribution, as each is inspired, we continue to participate in the Goodwill outpouring. One may light candles, visualize the needs of humanity being fulfilled, and use The Great Invocation.
In service to the distribution of energies over the two weeks following the full moon, we continue our radiatory rituals and embody the Principle of Goodwill, pervading time and space into all that we may come to do. We may also incorporate other mantrams, such as the Invocation of the Forces of Light, into the daily routine.
As we begin to direct the full moon energy into our everyday world, we may wish to observe the illuminating influences of the entire Goodwill cycle and open to impressions as to how the seven great results are manifesting in 2009.
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Additional links
Gemini Synthesis Additional links for further understanding
Divine Truths of Deity These basic truths are commonly held by all the world's revealed religions.
Cosmic Identification It is through the practice of Divine Identification that we may begin to understand the nature of Spirit, for to bring Spirit fully into our daily lives is service to the One.
World Invocation Day Since 1952 the full moon of Gemini has also been observed as World Invocation Day ~ a world day of prayer when people of every spiritual path join in a universal appeal to divinity through use of The Great Invocation.
World Invocation Day Vigil - Using The Great Invocation On the day of the Goodwill full moon groups and individuals are invited to hold a meditative focus and for 24 hours, to sound The Great Invocation on the quarter hour over a period of time while spending the 15 minute interval in prayer or meditation for a world culture of cooperation. Note: We at SouledOut.org will sound The Great Invocation at specific times on World Invocation Day. You are welcome to join us at these designated times, and as you are inspired.
Invocation and Evocation This divine truth of deity will develop out of the ancient habits of prayer as used by the masses, and through the practice of meditation. (4)
Aldebaran Aldebaran is the Star of Illumination and Enlightenment ~ the Eye of the Bull in the constellation Taurus.
Goodwill Audio Programs Words with music, all dedicated to the Gemini Full Moon Festival of Goodwill.
Goodwill to All and to All the Will to Good Links related to the subject of Goodwill
Gemini Zodiacal Deity Gemini is the major symbol of duality in the zodiac. It preserves the magnetic interplay between the pairs of opposites, keeping them fluid in their relations, in order eventually to facilitate their transmutation into unity, for the two must finally become the One.
Gemini Labor of Hercules Hercules's third great test was to gathering the Golden Apples of the Hesperides and is concerned predominantly with the active work of the aspirant on the physical plane in coming to an understanding of the self.
Wesak-Goodwill Safeguarding The full moon phase is a time of spiritual retreat and contact, a time to still the mind and maintain inner peace. The days prior to and following the full moon are the days preparation and of distribution ... when our efforts will be to assimilate and share the spiritual energy that may have been contacted.
The Lighted Way The entire zodiac can be approached and understood from the angle of light. This light is the inner light, soul light, and its unfolding and increasing radiance is the manifestation of our divine nature.
The Kingdoms There is only one divine Life, expressing itself through the multiplicity of forms in all the kingdoms of nature ....(5)
Mutable Cross Gemini, a point on this Cross of the Holy Spirit ~ the Hidden Christ, is closely related to the first initiation, Awakening, at which the first contact with Soul energy is experienced and the secret of Gemini is grasped.
New Group of World Servers Members of this group desire to uplift, teach and help others. They are identified by the selflessness of their service to the world and lack of personal ambition, coupled with a willingness to work behind the scenes without recognition.
The Springtime Holy Feasts Certain days from Lent through 50 days after Easter have specific importance in the Christian Church.
The Lunar Messenger, Gemini Moon (PDF) Circle of Goodwill's commentary for the Gemini full moon, "The Play of Life"
Gemini
Full Moon Commentaries ~ WorldServiceGroup.com
Malvin Artley: Subtle
Analysis and the Secret of Duality
Joann Bakula: The
Will to Know Purpose and Plan
Steve Nation: Why
is Invocation so Important?
If you are inspired to participate in this global meditation and alignment during the Gemini cycle, we would be pleased to hear your meditation impressions and share them via our new Blog:
Go to http://SouledOut.org/wecyclewisdom
(1) "Wesak
and the Light of Life" by Bruce Lyon
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(2) Esoteric
Astrology, Alice A. Bailey, p. 330
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(3)
This version is adapted from the original, for more
information see Evolution
of The Great Invocation
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(4) The
Externalisation of the Hierarchy, Alice A. Bailey, p. 416
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(5) The
Unfinished Autobiography, Alice A. Bailey, p. 295
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Credit
for information and synthesis:
"The Three Festivals of Spring " booklet and
published by Group
for Creative Meditation,
Meditation Mount, Ojai;
"The Wesak Festival - A Technique of Spiritual Contact" booklet
and the collected writings of Alice A. Bailey,
these all published by Lucis
Trust