Fourth of July
Holiday and Holy Day!
The Fourth of July is linked to the brightest star in the heavens, Sirius. Every year on July 4 from our Earth's position, our Sun is in conjunction with Sirius. Esoterically this star is our Spiritual Sun and is associated with liberation. According to ancient teachings, the concept of freedom resides in human consciousness because of the influence of this star system.
In that this Principle of Freedom is closely associated with the consciousness on Sirius, it governs the expanding initiations we reach as humans in our evolution to membership in the Spiritual Kingdom. This incredible principle aligns us with spirit instead of form, and invokes unity as freedom from duality, freedom from life centered in the lower three worlds of physical incarnation. The Principle of Freedom and Liberation
Astrologically, a conjunction is the strongest aspect celestial bodies can have. Our Sun exactly conjoins Sirius in the sign of Cancer at 14 degrees, which occurs around July 4–7. America's Independence Day is strongly linked to the conjunction of Sirius and our Sun!
Note: Interestingly enough Canada Day, July 1, marks Canada's independence from England. Bastille Day, the French Independence Day, is July 14. And the transfer of sovereignty in Iraq occurred with a surprise handover (2 days early) on June 28, 2004.
BTW: Another fascinating note is that the Dalai Lama, His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, was born July 6, 1935 and George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, was born July 6, 1946. Both men in their own unique way are dedicated to increasing freedom in our world.
Annually on or near the Fourth of July the Earth and Sun are at their furthest distance from each other. This event plus the Sirius/Sun conjunction creates a significant spiritual alignment.
After the close of the Three Major Spiritual Festivals, in July, the earth’s orbit places our planet the furthest it gets from our physical sun. This astronomical event, known as earth at aphelion, occurs annually around July 3–7. The physical sun, though furthest from the earth, is now closest to, in conjunction with Sirius, our Spiritual Sun, while the planetary Hierarchy is in close alignment with the earth, responding to our invocative appeal during the recent Spiritual Festivals.
At this time a powerful relationship is set up on the galactic plane between our physical sun and our Spiritual Sun and between the Hierarchy and the earth. Energies from Sirius can now flow freely through our sun, the solar system and the Hierarchy to our earth, evoking a response in humanity and stimulating evolution. The Hierarchy steps down the potent incoming energies to assist humanity in their assimilation. The Galactic Planes
Dog Days
Sirius disappears in the Sun's embrace.
The Fourth of July begins ...
July
4, 2008 ~ Predawn Sky
Looking East at 5:00am
Taurus the Bull Ushers In a New Day
Mercury Rides the Bull's Horn
Image: Distant Suns / Adobe Photoshop
west–top, east–bottom, south–right, north–left
The
curved yellow line at the bottom of the image represents the eastern
horizon.
The
Sun rises at 6:00am and sets at 8:30pm.
These celestial bodies dance invisibly across the sky during the daylight hours. Their energies influence our daytime activities. The Pleiades set at 5:30pm, Aldebaran 6:00pm, Mercury 7:00pm, Al Hecka 7:15, Elnath 7:30pm.
Taurus the Bull
Every year on July 4 Taurus the Bull heralds the rising Sun. The enlightened mind is the gift of Taurus when one transforms desire into spiritual aspiration.
The sparkling Pleiades, the famous star cluster marking the shoulder of Taurus the Bull, rises around 2:40am. It is said that the Pleiades transmit the Light of God into our minds, enabling God's light to descend on Earth.
Aldebaran, truly the "Bull’s eye" star of enlightenment, holds a vision that is seeded by the Pleiades. It is a divine ideal that can aid humanity’s evolutionary process through its political systems.
The horns of the Bull embody struggles that are age-old and evolutionary. The northern horn and its star Elnath represent perseverance and breakthroughs, while the southern horn and Al Hecka symbolize stalemates, standoffs and blind habitual fighting. With the multitude of global and personal struggles, desires and spiritual aspirations tug and pull at us. Humanity often hangs on the horns of a dilemma having to make a difficult choice.
Elnath, the tip of the northern (upper) horn of Taurus the Bull, is also a southern star in the constellation Auriga. This star lies almost opposite our galactic center. When we look at Elnath we are looking toward the rim of our galaxy and the less-populated regions of intergalactic space, away from the crowded galactic hub. Tune to Elnath for perseverance and breakthroughs. Allow Elnath to expand your horizons, free you from limiting influences and align you with the heart of our galaxy and its blessings.
Mercury riding the southern horn gives us hope in transcending the old stuck ways. Mercury, representing the mind, is the link between the soul and the personality, between spirit and matter. Mercury’s powers of communication and interpretation strengthen the bonds between these dualities. Tune to Mercury for the needed illumination, when an impasse exists.
Note: Capella, the brightest star seen most often, is located in the constellation Auriga to the north of the Pleiades. "Auriga, is the charioteer, leading forth to new lands and so symbolizing the soul." The Labors of Hercules - Labor II, pg. 48
The Sun, the Gemini Twins
Every year on July 4 the Sun, representing physical consciousness, will, power and life giving force, lies in the constellation of the Gemini Twins. From here its emanations harmonize will and form.
Though opposites, the Gemini Twins representing the form and spirit, innately cooperate for the benefit of the whole. The emanations of Gemini keep the interplay of energies between dualities active and flowing so that eventually they reach synthesis and unity.
It's a Brand New Day!
Set yourself free! Look Up! Open to the illuminating and evolutionary light of this brand new day. Allow it to enlighten you and thereby descend on Earth. Expect inner fireworks as you liberate yourself from the energies that no longer serve the soul and the greatest good. Imagine others doing the same, each freeing their spirit by moving beyond judgment and duality toward understanding and unity. Ponder freedom, independence and interdependence.
BTW: The Fourth of July occurs during the sign of Cancer whose keynote is "Love builds a Lighted House wherein Life dwells."
Meditation ... Sunrise to Noon
Each Fourth of July a Circle of Peace occurs at the Rainbow Gathering. A silent circling of people pray for world peace starting at sunrise and ending around Rainbow noon after a period of OHMing. Join this meditation on the inner planes wherever you are physically located.
The Sun sets ...
... on the Fourth of July at 8:30pm. Find a clear unobstructed western horizon to really appreciate the view shown in the star map below.
July
4, 2008 ~ Sunset Sky
Looking West at 8:45pm
Venus Begins to Leave the Sun's Glow
A Slim Young Moon Rises
Regulus, Mars and Saturn Line-up
Spying Spica and the Virgin
Image: Distant Suns / Adobe Photoshop
west–bottom, east–top, south–left, north–right
Approximate Set Times: Venus 9:00pm, Moon 10:15pm, Mars and Saturn 11:15pm
Note: After looking at the sunset planets, be sure to turn around and look for Jupiter's brilliant beacon of light ascending in the southeast.
Venus, the Slim Young Moon
Viewing Venus is difficult, for it is just beginning to leave the Sun's glowing embrace. In a light sky, setting only 30 minutes after our central luminary, you'll need right timing, an unobstructed northwestern horizon and sharp eyes to observe the goddess of love!
Though you may not see her at sunset, know that her emanations are shining down upon everyone all day long, bringing understanding, harmony, creativity and beauty to our lives. Know these qualities are reaching us by dancing upon the rays of the Sun.
Note: Most of us will notice Venus popping through the twilight in mid-July.
A thin Crescent Moon is on the rise soon to make Leo the Lion roar!
Leo the Lion, Regulus, Mars, Saturn
Every Fourth of July impressive Leo the Lion lies above the sunset horizon. A backward question mark of stars curves up from Regulus, Leo's brightest star and heart star, representing the Lion's chest, majestic mane and head. A triangle of stars forms Leo's hindquarters. Regulus, the Lion-Hearted Lawgiver, focuses the evolutionary energies of Sirius toward Earth and acts as a regulator for these liberating emanations. Sirian Initiation
In 2008 Mars and Saturn potently activate blue-white Regulus and Leo the Lion. These celestial bodies are preparing us to work with the will of Deity by bringing forth the liberating Law of the Soul. Saturn in Leo brings about tests of leadership, honesty and integrity. Mars in the Lion's den, brings a difficult battle of transformation, when the dynamic vitality and creative urges of the lower self must come under the direction of the Soul.
In Review ... Humanity's concept of freedom and liberation is linked to Sirius. The Fourth of July is linked to the conjunction of our physical Sun, the center of our solar system, and our spiritual Sun, Sirius. Regulus, the heart star of Leo the Lion, focuses and regulates the emanations of Sirius toward Earth.
Virgo the Virgin ~ Spying Spica
The constellation Virgo the Virgin with its brightest star, Spica, lies above (east of) Leo the Lion. Virgo's emanations nurture the essential divinity within humanity until spiritual birth can occur. This spark of divinity in each and everyone of us can be fanned into the flame of Divine freedom as we tread The Path.
Virgo itself is a cup-shaped constellation, ... the cup of communion ... in its highest meaning the Holy Grail. Bailey's Labours of Hercules
Spying Spica ... Locate the Big Dipper a little northwest of overhead, arc from its handle to the bright golden star Arcturus directly overhead, and from there spike down to Spica in the south!
Liberate ... Celebrate!
More Fireworks by Popular Demand!
After the fireworks ...
... are over in 2008, around 10:00pm, look west. Are you able to see setting Saturn, Mars and Regulus very low on the western horizon? Now's a good time to Navigate with the Big Dipper. Notice the seasonal position of the Big Dipper's bowl.
At 11:00pm stunningly brilliant Jupiter, at its best for 2008, lies along the southern horizon, halfway to the meridian.
Jupiter ~ Planetary Treat During Cancer
At midnight view the Milky Way sweeping through the heavens from the southern horizon to the northern horizon. Look Up! The celestial gems and jewels of the night sky are beckoning you to call out their names.
Summer's
Milky Way
Midnight Fourth of July ~ Every Year
Mid-Northern Latitude Stars
Image: TheSky
Astronomy Software / Adobe
Photoshop
Midnight Delights ~ Look Up!
Around midnight on July 4, weather permitting, just above the southern horizon, you should be able to see two great summer constellations, Scorpius (sprawling "j" shaped), and Sagittarius (teapot shaped). Here the Milky Way bulges with the Heart of our Galaxy lying between these two great constellations. Antares, the heart of Scorpius, is a bright reddish star.
The Summer Triangle is centrally positioned over the Milky Way and Cassiopea (M or W shaped) marks its northern sweep. Arc from the handle of the Big Dipper to golden Arcturus from there spike down to bluish Spica. Note: Hercules the Strong Man lies about a third of the way from Vega to Arcturus. Look for his four star wedge-shaped torso. Enjoy your summertime night sky traveling!
The Milky Way
A portion of our own Milky Way Galaxy appears like a faint cloud extending from the southern horizon, high overhead, and onward to the northern horizon. This is an especially breathtaking sight, if you are away from bright city lights. It has been said this is the river of souls, the white ether, the plane of consciousness where all souls can hold communion with the Cosmic Christ. "The mysterious band in the heavens, which we call the Milky Way, is closely connected with cosmic prana, or that cosmic vitality or nourishment which vitalizes the solar etheric system." Alice Bailey TCF p. 99 Wowsers ... Look Up! Liberate yourself and travel the Milky Way!
Have
a Safe and Sacred Fourth of July.
Set Your Soul Free!
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