The Metaphysical

Out of the Energy-Veil (Evil)

Into a Golden Crystal Age of Aquarian Love!

Raymond Ziemkowski
Mar – Apr 2024 • Vol 4, No 9

I would like to share a quick overview of the etheric, mental, emotional and physical archetypes of a Golden Crystal Age of Aquarian Love, and how we, as Initiates, are instrumental in realizing and championing the Age of Aquarius through accelerating light in our consciousness, being and worlds.

  1. Aquarian Love, held in the Etheric Quadrant, is at the heart of our blueprint within the Unity Field of Being.
  2. In the Mental Quadrant, Ministering servants and servant leaders, mentor and guide humanity.
  3. Unity and a cooperative Brother/Sisterhood permeates our planet and cultures in the Emotional Quadrant.
  4. In the Physical Quadrant, Self-reliance within com-munity creates shared abundance.

In order for humanity to move forward into an Age of Aquarian Love, we require a grounding and understanding of where we are, where we have been, and what we are moving into.

Since the Fall of Man out of Grace and into the illusion of separation from his God/Source, there has been a successive un-folding of the energy-veil (evil) within the maya/illusion of our 3-D world. Over time, each successive quadrant has further manifested the illusion of separation. Thus, the maya of human duality has become more and more concrete. Within this energy-veil, forces of evil actively step in to fill the void of this emptiness of separation in a bid to control mankind. The slippery slope goes something like this…

  1. Mankind accepts the illusion of separation from Source and forgets the God-Self within.
  2. Mankind gives his divine identity and sovereignty away and allows outside governmental or religious bureaucracies to govern him.
  3. A false and engineered culture of lack and competition creates separation and division amongst peoples and nations.
  4. Mankind is eventually herded into a slave state of limited resources, disempowerment and authoritarian control.

I in order to reclaim our individual and planetary sovereignty from fallen power structures that have enslaved mankind for ages, we now require a clear-eyed and mature understanding of what this energy-veil is, and we need to understand how its machinations have operated—in most cases, hidden and surreptitiously (behind the veil)—within our lives and worlds.

An important part of the vital “Great Awakening” or “Great Remembering” taking place in the world today is the clear perceiving and addressing of the darkness and evil that moves, point/counterpoint, within the field of duality, to oppose the Light!

As Initiates in greater numbers among mankind begin to step into Unity Consciousness and begin to stop energetically feeding the matrix and illusion of separation, the curtain is drawn away from those operating be-hind this energy-veil. Call them the “Deep State” or whatever you choose to call the forces that opposes the Light in this world of form.

In my thirty years of experience working with New Agers and the public in general, this point is a big stumbling block for many. They simply cannot accept, or even entertain the idea, that an active or intentional force of evil opposes the Light.

Many become passive and submissive to the tyranny of people, governments, or institutions that abuse their power and enslave them. Saying, “It’s all good,” or “They’re doing their best but the system is corrupt,” does not bring change to the equation of what is at this plane of experience. We have to ad-dress what is right in front of us in the physical, while also pursuing our spiritual practice to step out of duality consciousness and back into the Unified Field of Being!

It’s interesting how the psychology of our human predicament quickly unfolds as Mankind chose to experience life/creation outside of this Unity Field. It all begins with accepting the illusion of separation from Source/God which then results in fear:

  1. Fear creates want, lack and perceived limitation.
  2. Lack and limitation create dependency and acceptance on outside authorities over the sovereignty of Self.
  3. Competition over engineered, con­trolled, and limited resources and isolation create division and strife among people.
  4. Fear, want, dependency, competition, isolation, division and strife—all of these pummel mankind into a collapsed state of enslavement, escape, sleep, and disempowerment.

But have hope! All of these aspects of our modern-day culture can be transmuted and left behind as mankind begins to embrace Aquarian Love and the foretold Golden Crystal Age Culture.

In an Aquarian Renaissance of love and compassion:

  1. Realigned with our Source and I AM Presence, everything we require we will acquire through higher laws of abundance and grace.
  2. Looking within to our Christ/Buddha Self, we will begin to champion our unique gifts and talents to bless and serve all of life.
  3. A Brother/Sisterhood of Unity and Cooperation becomes the standard and a “win/win” attitude blesses all people.
  4. Self-reliance and shared abundance within communities will create the chalice and security for a new Aquarian Golden Age Culture to thrive!

Although it may seem perilous at times, these are truly exciting times to be alive—there’s never been a time of promise and opportunity as there is right now! Most of us came here with a mission to fulfill. As spiritual Initiates, we have to “thread the eye of the needle” of higher consciousness that neither polarizes with or fights with evil in a personal way, nor denies that it exists within the framework of duality in our 3D world. Many spiritual traditions, such as the Teachings of the Ascended Masters, the dispensations of the Violet Flame, the Ho’Oponopono Hawaiian tradition, and Taoist non-duality, all give us profound tools to work with to overcome, transmute, and transcend the evil, which has no power, since all power comes from God.

When Initiates of the Sacred Fire and more among mankind begin to hold this field of accelerated light and consciousness, the world as we know it WILL change—and the Golden Crystal Age of Aquarius will begin to dawn on this planet.

In the Hearts Center Com-munity, we are committed to spiritual practices that support and create true alchemical changes in ourselves first and then outside at large in the greater community. Through meditation and the science of the spoken word (prayers, songs, chants and decrees), we draw upon subtle spiritual energies and technologies as we transform ourselves and our planet. We hold the space of Aquarian Love in our hearts and send it out into the world to bless all of life. Visit: The Hearts Center Community.

Raymond Ziemkowski is a native Montanan. He has been a student of many spiritual teachings since he was a teenager, often experiencing visionary dreams and insights. For most of his adult life, he has sold crystals, gems, and books spanning the esoteric teachings of the world religions. “Over the years,” he says, “I’ve listened deeply to the customers in my store. I consider the highest teaching and path, and the best book for them, to be the one that guides them to the next steps on their spiritual path.” Raymond is a long-time member of The Hearts Center Community.

2024-02-29T10:14:53-07:00The Metaphysical|

Out of the Ashes

Those of You Who Wish to Serve the World Have the Opportunity of All Lives

Lynne Girdlestone
Mar – Apr 2024 • Vol 4, No 9

“Those among you who wish to serve the world have placed before them
now the opportunity of all lives. May you seize it, use it to the full,
and create for yourselves and your brothers a new life.”

—Maitreya, the World Teacher

Judging by today’s headlines you would not be wrong in thinking our entire civilization is collapsing. Every aspect of life on this planet appears to be in some form of destructive chaos—what is now being called a “polycrisis.” Why? What can we do?

On a day-to-day basis, it’s hard to see that incrementally, but over time, the forces of power and greed throughout the world have infiltrated and taken over every aspect of our global society and made life unsustainable for all but a few. All that has contributed to this dangerous imbalance must be swept away before a ‘new world’ can be born. Biblically you might think of Jesus’ parable, “New wine must be put into new bottles, and both are preserved.” You may even think of instances in your own life where everything seemed to be falling apart, but suddenly new and better things began to take their place.

Unless you believe that it was the Creator’s intention for this world to come to an inglorious end around this time, you have to consider that the destruction that is so outwardly visible is actually clearing the decks (making ‘new bottles’) for a world that works for everyone and everything in it.

By comparison to the 24/7 coverage of death, destruction, corruption, and environmental crises, the media gives scant attention to the magnitude of positive change that is actually happening to build this better world. If you look carefully, you can see it in the mass demonstrations taking place in every country demanding justice on many fronts and an end to war. Millions are working selflessly to aid the poor and hungry and to create new structures to eliminate this scourge forever. Brilliant (largely unknown) minds are solving a myriad of problems. All of this suggests that the ‘heart of humanity’ is sound and able to meet this mega challenge. To this we wish to add that extraordinary, incorruptible help is at hand and ever ready to help.

At this very time, a little-known cosmic event is also taking place. As we move into the Aquarian age, characterized by energies of synthesis, unity and cooperation, the spiritual custodians of human evolution—the Masters of Wisdom—have once again sent one of their great ones into the world to act as a Teacher for the coming time. Some of the past teachers we have known historically as Confucius, Krishna, Buddha, the Christ, and Mohammed. Major world religions all expect another great teacher at some future time, and his imminent appearance has been foreseen by some writers since the late 1800s.

For more than 40 years, British esotericist and lecturer Benjamin Creme informed the world of a coming change—of the collapse of our old structures to make way for the new. He served as a herald for the World Teacher for this age, Maitreya—the one expected by many and longed for by millions (consciously or not), who has come now to guide us through this perilous time and into a cleansed and transformed new world.

“He [Maitreya] will show that essen­tially men are one, no matter the colour or the creed, that the bounty of Earth belongs to all, and that sharing of that bounty is the key to man’s future. Only sharing, and the justice which it will bring, offers hope to man. Only justice wrought out of sharing will end the plagues of war and terror. Only sharing and justice can bring men to that Brotherhood which is their true inheritance. When men see this, they will rise to the challenge and tackle one by one the many problems which daunt us now.”

—from Benjamin Creme’s Master from ‘Transformation,’ Share International’s magazine.

[All references to ‘man’ refer equally to women.] Maitreya and his group have worked behind the scenes for millennia to guide our human family. Now, with these powerful, incorruptible allies openly in the world for the next 2,000 years and beyond, we have the opportunity to build a new world that works for everyone. Will we take it?

If you can look beyond the headlines you would have to say “yes.” Know that we’re not alone, the Work is well under way and needs the support of every person of goodwill. Throughout the world there are millions of groups who work along some line to improve the lives of people and planet.

You can share in the great transformation underway by finding a group—either locally or nationally—whose mission is close to your heart and giving it all you’ve got!

Lynne Girdlestone is a writer who has long worked with Share International.
Free background information at: Share-International.us and Share-International.org.
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2024-03-11T15:27:20-06:00Current Events, The Metaphysical|

Healing Mantras for the Eyes

Increasing Flow to a Most Precious Sense Organ

Kathleen Karlsen
Mar – Apr 2024 • Vol 4, No 9

Healing mantras have an ancient history. For thousands of years, the rishis of India (Hindu sages) experimented with the effects of chanting, using mantras for various purposes. In short, mantras are worded formulas. Each word creates a vibration that can change matter. Mantras send vibrations through the entire head and skull, positively affecting the brain, ears and eyes. This is the basis of the transformative power of mantras.

Eye Health in the Modern World
The usefulness of an eye healing mantra is clear in the modern world. Many of us experience the strain of long hours of computer use. Other stressors, such as poor diet, can contribute to challenges with vision. Whatever the cause, the fact is that nearly 63% of all Americans wear glasses or contacts. The numbers are likely similar in other industrialized countries.

In addition, there are many other common conditions that interfere with comfortable, healthy vision. In fact, some experts feel that ongoing dependence on glasses actually leads to further vision deterioration.

Most of us would agree that our eyes are our most precious sense organ. To see a beautiful sunset or the face of someone we love is one of the greatest joys in life. Regular eye exams and proper eye care are paramount. In addition, mantras are a wonderful way to support the health of the eyes.

The Relationship Between Light & the Eyes
Our eyes are dependent on light to function. As light passes through the front of the eye, the dome-shaped cornea bends the light to create focus. The iris controls how much light the pupil lets in. The light then hits the retina, a light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.

Photoreceptors in the retina turn the light into electrical signals. When those signals travel through the optic nerve to the brain, they are turned into images. This connection between vision and light is reflected in the mantras recommended for vision: the sun is the primary deity associated with eye healing mantras.

This makes sense—the sun shines the light in our world that allows us to see clearly. The sun warms us and relaxes us, letting our minds and bodies rest. The sun is the ultimate healer for many conditions, but specifically for the eyes.

Eye Healing Mantras to the Sun
In the Hindu tradition, the sun is personified as a god named Surya. As the source of life, the sun is the ultimate healer. The sun literally powers our world. Thus, the sun brings hope, cheerfulness and optimism. The sun is generally related to masculine energy, growth and higher consciousness.

Using a Mantra
You will probably want to have a comfortable chair in a quiet place to recite or sing a mantra. Mantras can be done for five to ten minutes a day (or more if you like). Finding a time in the morning and then again in the evening is ideal. Finally, visualize healing energy flowing into your eyes for accelerated benefits.

Mantras for the Eyes
The most specific mantra for vision and eyesight is: “Om Grinihi Suryaya Adityom.” The term “suryaya” means “the shining rays of the sun.” “Grinihi” is a particular attribute of the sun that heals and strengthens the eyes. A literal translation of this mantra would be: “I salute the shining one that heals the eyes.”

Another mantra is “Shiva Ra.” The words to this mantra are: “Hari Om, Hari Om, Shiva Ra Namo.” This chant is in honor of the Hindu deity Shiva who “is like the sun” (Ra). Hari means “the remover” and refers to Shiva as the one who removes all suffering. Shiva is also closely connected to the Third-eye Chakra.

Videos of Eye-Healing Mantras
These eye-healing mantras are available for listening to on the following videos:

The Shining One Mantra: Youtu.be/5JbAnozVetk

The Shining One Explanation: Youtu.be/d2aWIxrZf9c

Mantra to Shiva Ra: Youtu.be/-9lO8v73LiQ

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2024-02-29T09:57:30-07:00The Metaphysical|

The Feng Shui of Decluttering

Spring Cleaning Is Here—the Importance of Regular Purges!

Michele Lewis
Mar – Apr 2024 • Vol 4, No 9

Almost every book on Feng Shui talks about “decluttering” and keeping things neat and clean. Is it really that important? With a resounding YES, it IS important to do regular purges of those things that just don’t mean anything to you anymore, as well as maintaining a level of cleanliness on a daily basis. If you’ve waited all year long to clean up and clear out, Spring is the perfect time to break that habit! Let’s address daily dirt first—it’s the little stuff that adds up over a short time that can have a significant impact on the energy in your home.

What starts out as a few dishes in the sink can quickly become mounds of dirty dishes, pots, and pans that seem to emanate “don’t touch us!” All of us have a few plates and bowls that need to go in the dishwasher—it’s the day-old, food-laden dishes that seem to magnetize more of its kind that I’m referring to. While millions of odor-causing bacteria are forming, so is the extreme yin chi that drains you of your energy, and can leave you feeling lethargic and unmotivated for no apparent reason.

This pattern of allowing negative yin energy to quickly gather by letting dirt and grime accumulate applies to anything that you let “pile up,” such as dirty laundry, trash, and days or weeks of dust. It is worth the time and effort to stay on top of the everyday stuff—but don’t get stressed out if life is temporarily in such high gear that the laundry has to wait.

Spring Cleaning! Sounds like a major ordeal, doesn’t it? Many people think they don’t have the time to embark on herculean cleaning/clearing out projects. The trick is to pace yourself so that you don’t feel overwhelmed and helpless before all those boxes of junk in the garage or all that stuff that is crammed into your closet.

Start with something that you could reasonably complete in 15–20 minutes, such as a quick run through of the house getting all those cobwebs that accumulated over winter. Try going through one or two of your drawers or shelves, or setting a limit on the number of boxes you’ll tackle at a time. Once you get started and experience how good it feels to clear out old stuff and its accompanying stale energy, you’ll be ready to address a few larger projects.

Get rid of things you don’t use or need—they tie up your energy unnecessarily, accumulate stagnant qi, and block new energy, money, and people from coming into your life!

Trained in China and the US, Michele Lewis is a Certified Feng Shui Consultant and has been a Feng Shui professional since 1998. She is available for consultations on-site or via phone. By using the timeless principles of the art and science of Feng Shui, Michele can help you bring balance and beauty to every aspect of your life. She is also a Certified Qigong Instructor of Ling Gui Healing Qigong School, Liu Dong’s Method. Michele Lewis can be reached at 406-224-0803, or at taodesigns@ymail.com.

2024-02-29T08:42:45-07:00The Metaphysical|

Only Love Can Transform This World

Welcome to the World of MaitriBodh Parivaar

Leila Ji Zemke • MaitriBodhUSA.org
Jan – Feb 2024 • Vol 4, No 8

Throughout history, there have been spiritual teachers and guides who take birth on the planet to steer humanity towards love, harmony, and peace. Maitreya Dadashreeji is a spiritual transformation pioneer, global humanitarian, spiritual teacher, and Divine Friend whose purpose is to help transform the suffering mind into a harmonious Divine Mind. He founded Maitribodh Parivaar, a global family of friends, with a vision to spread the message of one world, one family. As we enter Advent and prepare for Christmas, Maitreya Dadashreeji shares a special reminder with all our readers about Jesus’s message for the world. Maitreya Dadashreeji says:

“Without love, we cannot transform anyone. Love is the key to transforming the human mind. And how can we teach love and not talk about Jesus Christ? Love is Jesus and Jesus is Love. This is the best time for transformation, wherein Love and Jesus are together. Jesus blessed this Earth once with His physical presence. He showered Grace on all the children of God. He did not judge anyone but gave the message of love to everyone equally. So, when you want to experience love within, you just need to simply connect with Jesus. And how do we do it? How do we connect with Jesus? Just by calling out for Him once with an open heart. Just say ‘yes’ to Jesus, and He is there. He’s there to guide you, to help you.

One of the soul-transforming teachings He gave the world – is to Love everyone. Love everyone around you. Just express your heart, and let others also experience love, unconditional love. And if you see it well, you will know that this is precisely what the world needs. Unconditional Divine Love. Your problems, your worries will cease to exist, just by embracing the Love of the Divine.

My only request to all those devotees of Jesus, those who truly understand who Jesus is: Do not confine Jesus in any particular institution or religion. He spoke about unconditional love. He loved everyone irrespective of one’s faith and skin. Then why are we dividing Jesus into groups and countries? Why can’t we allow everyone to experience Jesus? He is for everyone. His love is for everyone. Let every soul get that opportunity to experience the pure, divine, unconditional Love of Jesus. And why I’m saying this is because only love can heal this world. Only love can transform this world. Invite Jesus in your life. Talk to Him. Pray for Humanity.

He will be there. He was there throughout your life all the time. Inside you, outside you, in front of you, behind you. Everywhere.  Just connect with Him and experience the shift within. How love transforms you and through you, how people experience transformation. Through this way only, we can see a better world, a happy world. So today is the day. Just express yourself to Jesus. He is there with you. I am there with you in this transition phase, so that all of you successfully pass through this transformation and enjoy that opportunity to experience the ‘Divine Association’.

Jesus loves you; I love you. Let us come together to transform this world with Love.”

We wish you a prosperous New Year 2024
from our Global Family of Friends (MaitriBodh Parivaar)!

If you’re interested in learning more about spiritual transformation, please email Maitreyileila @gmail.com. Visit our website MaitriBodhUSA.org to join our free meditation sessions to experience Love and Peace!

2023-12-27T13:30:01-07:00The Metaphysical|

Tragedy to Triumph—

2024 Quantum Awakening

Christopher Rudy
Jan – Feb 2024 • Vol 4, No 8

Winning from the Beginning of 2024!

Claiming the victory of any new project—or crisis resolution—is a process of predictive modeling—to SEE how you can BE the victor over circumstances rather than the victim of them.

This is how foresight sees the curves in the road ahead and steers in the right direction. To dwell on the ‘rear-view mirror’ (hindsight)—while driving forward—is a sure formula for crack-up.

In a similar way, dwelling on personal or planetary tragedy can bring our worst fears upon us—more tragedy. That’s the original ‘SIN’ (Stuck In Negativity).

The triumph of evolutionary ascent naturally overcomes the downward spiral of dystopian devolutionary descent.

The formula for this ‘Creative Ascent Process’ (CAPstone vision), naturally resonates with the Aquarian Frequency Shift—from the inside-out—as pure intention focuses attention with LOVE retention for conscious ascension in 5D+ dimensions of full comprehension.

Thoughtform Process of the Year: Culturing Conscience

The instant-everywhere and interactive Internet has provided an exquisite metaphor for—and prelude to—the all-pervasive 2024 Quantum Awakening.

This is a general enlightenment process for culturing conscientious common sense with a high standard of vision, virtue and valor for the victory of Heart Coherence and Mind Congruence.
This Great Enlightenment phase of the computer/Internet revolution is 5D integration of 1D hardware, 2D software, 3D netware and 4D Heartware CyberEthics.

The Co-Creation Process

The process of interactive mass-to-mass ‘TeLeComm’ (with Heartware) will involve and evolve our individual and collective identity as a unified field—the Family of Mankind with a humane-kind prevailing awareness.

This is an upgraded Common Sense of who ‘we’ are as an alliance—‘US’ as United Sovereigns of Earth—who will co-create a tangible sense of ‘real community’ (unity in diversity), via local and global TeLeComm.

This new capability for TLCin-action—a holistic, healthy and holy spirit—provides the response ability whereby self-governing responsibility makes corrupt organizations accountable for self-serving power to profit from war, disease and AI transhumanism.

Global Holistic Healing

Free online Universal Self-Care will provide highly personalized database infomatics for the analysis, prevention and management of all disease. Global public use of this self-correcting database model of Aquarian holistic health care standards will gradually make the pathological disease-profiteering system obsolete.

The instant-everywhere and interactive Internet has been
a prelude to—and apt metaphor for—the all-pervasive,
2024 Quantum Awakening.

Effective Sensory Perception

Quantum awakening with the Aquarian Frequency Shift will culture the Currency of Conscience with an economics of abundance based on abundant Conscience.

General enlightenment will be optimized by the Universal Light Language interface for Global TeLeComm. This language of consciousness—framed by Aquarian LOVE Principles—will upgrade Common Sense at the heart of global rEVOLUTION, emphasizing 90% of the word.

Welcome the Aquarian Quantum Age

The Aquarian Age will be widely known as the Quantum Age, at least for the scientific minded who are familiar with Quantum Science, Quantum Healing and Quantum Reality—how higher frequencies in one’s ‘Brain Holodeck‘ (quantum mentation field) will naturally transcend ‘DUH’ (Dense, Unconscious and Heartless).

Those higher frequencies of TLC—as Christic Conscience—will naturally upgrade the currency of conscience for an economics of abundance based on abundant conscience, health, peace and prosperity.

This is how we collectively ascend beyond the unconscionable value of scarcity—the current economics of scarcity—that creates and manages disinformation, disease, war and austerity for the profit and power of a heartless few.

REAL community in our global social media community networks will naturally be cultured by cooperative communication coordinations—to come into unity—as is always empowered by the wisdom of TLC Conscience.

Heaven knows that TeLeConscience is ordained as our co-Creation destiny with the quantum shift into our Aquarian future.

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2023-12-27T13:30:01-07:00Current Events, The Metaphysical|

Chakra Deities:

A Memorable Look at the Body’s Energy Centers

Kathleen Karlsen
Jan – Feb 2024 • Vol 4, No 8

A colorful and fun way to remember the purpose of each of the seven major chakras is to become familiar with the associated Hindu gods and goddesses. Each chakra pertains to several aspects of life. As a result, multiple gods and goddesses are connected to each chakra. The chakra deities are generally paired as masculine and feminine beings. For the sake of brevity, we’ll take a look at one god and goddess per chakra.

Understanding the Gods and Goddesses
The stories of the gods and goddesses of Hinduism can generally be viewed as religious parables, legends, or mythology. In some cases, the chakra gods and goddesses are based on the lives of historical persons. They can also be seen as personifications of specific qualities. The gods and goddesses exist at multiple levels: psychological, spiritual, mythological and historical.

Finding a Personal Deity
Perhaps the most significant aspect of relating to a chakra god or goddess is the sense of a personal relationship. Giving devotion to a specific deity can reinforce those characteristics within ourselves. This personal connection helps us to orient and navigate in an unseen realm.

Root Chakra Gods and Goddesses
The root chakra establishes a foundation for the rest of the chakras. The playful elephant-headed god Ganesha is associated with the root chakra. His heavy weight connects him to the energy of the earth. He is the god of overcoming and the master of new beginnings.

The feminine energy of the root chakra is known as the goddess Kundalini. This is the energy that enlivens all of life, the unformed energy of the universe. The goddess Kundalini is a specific reference to the energy coiled like a snake at the base of the spine. This energy is drawn upwards to the crown by spiritual practices.

Sacral Chakra Gods and Goddesses
The sacral chakra is associated with the Hindu god Vishnu and the goddess Parvati. Vishnu and Krishna are incarnations of the same energy: the preservation of all realms of existence.

Parvati is the Hindu goddess of fertility, love and devotion. This connects her to the sacral chakra as the seat of reproduction. She is the gentle and nurturing aspect of the goddess energy, perhaps akin to a hearth goddess.

Solar Plexus Chakra Gods and Goddesses
The solar plexus chakra is associated with the god Rudra and the goddess Lakshmi. The solar plexus is the fire center, often symbolized by yellow or a sun-like image. Rudra is a form of Shiva, usually depicted as scarlet in hue and having three eyes. This is a form of Shiva that annihilates desire and wrong action.

Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity. Her name is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning goal, aim or sign. In addition, Lakshmi is usually shown seated or standing on a lotus. The lotus symbolizes creation, beauty, harmony, diversity, stability, and support.

Heart Chakra Gods and Goddesses
One of the main deities associated with the heart chakra in Hinduism is Hanuman. Hanuman is the amazing monkey-faced god who features prominently in the Hindu epic the Ramayana.

He is an Eastern superhero, perhaps akin to Superman, Spiderman, or Batman in the West. He is a joyful figure, blessed with both agility and strength, known for loyalty and devotion. These specific qualities associate him with the heart chakra.

The goddess Kuan Yin is also associated with the heart chakra. She appears in East Indian sutras (scriptures) as well as in Tibetan Buddhism. In some sects, she is synonymous with the Buddha Avalokitesvara. Kuan Yin embodies compassion, the primary quality of the heart. Kuan Yin also symbolizes mercy and compassion.

Throat Chakra Gods and Goddesses
The throat chakra is connected to creativity and self-expression as well as the actions of speaking, chanting, and singing. One of the central Hindu gods associated with the throat chakra is Sadashiva. Sadashiva is the highest form of Shiva, the Hindu god of dissolution. Shiva expresses freedom, liberation and joy.

A feminine deity related to the throat chakra is Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of wisdom, music and the arts. Her name means “the flowing one.” Her mantras often contain the seed syllable AIM, a feminine counterpart to the sound of OM. This syllable is purported to strengthen the voice, clear the senses, and open the lungs.

Third Eye Chakra Gods and Goddesses
The third eye is associated with Krishna, one of the most well-known of the Hindu deities, and with the goddess Shakti. Krishna was the son of Queen Devaki and King Vasudeva. Devaki’s brother was Kansa, an evil tyrant. He was told that a child of Devaki would kill him, so he set out to murder the young Krishna.

For his own protection, Krishna was sent to live in the country. Krishna’s childhood was spent among the cow herds. This is the origin of Krishna’s childhood names, Gopala and Govinda. “Go” means both “light” and “cow.” Krishna is the protector of sacred light.

The third eye chakra is symbolized by a central circle and a right and left lotus petal. The two petals of the 3rd eye symbol represent the ida and pingala (mystical spiritual channels). One of the petals represents the goddess Shakti and the other represents the god Shiva. On the physical level, these two petals represent the pineal and pituitary glands.

Crown Chakra Gods and Goddesses
One of the presiding deities for the crown chakra is Nataraja—Lord of the Dance. Nataraja is a dancing form of Shiva, a joyful being spinning throughout creation. Nataraja represents the ecstatic state of enlightenment when the energy of the root chakra has reached the crown.

The goddess for the crown chakra is Chamunda, often interchanged with the goddesses Kali or Durga. The Goddess Chamunda is a fearsome goddess of war, time, death, and disasters. Chamunda may have originated as a tribal goddess, later assimilated into mainstream Hinduism.

Kali is a more well-known version of this fierce goddess. She is an intimidating figure, brandishing multiple weapons with her many arms. Kali wears a skirt of severed arms and a gruesome garland of heads. These grisly body parts are symbolic of the demonic forces that she slays to protect her devotees.

Amplifying the Energy of the Chakras
There are several ways to develop a deeper understanding of the Hindu deities. You can strengthen your own chakras through developing this connection. You may want to pursue further study of the chakra deities to understand the qualities that they possess. These could be yogic siddhis (powers) or admirable personal characteristics such as fearlessness, compassion or loyalty.

Another approach is to investigate the iconography or symbolism in depictions of one or more of the chakra deities. Many gods and goddesses hold symbolic objects in their hands or use their hands in mudras or symbolic gestures. You can also meditate on an image or statue of the chakra deity or use mantras or chants to activate the qualities of the deity within yourself.

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2023-12-27T13:30:03-07:00The Metaphysical|

It’s a New Year!

Keep on Reading, Learning & Growing!

Raymond Ziemkowski
Jan – Feb 2024 • Vol 4, No 8

We know from the recorded lives of Saints and Sages of the world’s diverse religious traditions, that enlightenment and direct connection with God/Source is a possible and experienced reality. Each unique story and path adds to a “collective revelation” of our potential experience of God and unity, beyond our human sense of limitation and separation.

The “ultimate” Venn diagram of mankind’s course from separation to unity, includes the unique circle of experience and perspective of each of us. The more overlap we see and know, the more unity and cooperation we will experience in our lives and our world.

A Venn diagram uses overlapping circles or other shapes to illustrate the logical relationships between two or more sets of items. Often, they serve to graphically organize things, highlighting how the items are similar and different.

Every new person we meet… every new book, teaching or idea we discover, contributes to expanding our circle of understanding and compassion and offers an opportunity to bring us together towards an ultimate unified circle of oneness and unity.

Do you have a favorite saint or sage, or teacher and teaching, that inspires you to expand the circle of your understanding and your love/ compassion toward all life?

It’s a fun and rewarding exercise to sit down and distill a list of the top ten books that you have read, that have influenced your life and understanding. You might be inspired to read again and reboot these tomes that have inspired you on your life journey.

Two books, A Dweller on Two Planets and An Earth Dweller’s Return, by Phylos the Thibetan, published by Borden Publishing Co., are in my top ten esoteric book list. Collectively, these two books chronicle the progression of “classic” karmic entanglements of a group of souls, as well as larger national, ethnic and planetary karmas playing out (the battle of light and darkness) from their root causes in Lemuria and Atlantis until finding resolution in 19th century America.

These books can be read as fiction or embraced as an Akashic record of our soul’s individual and collective struggles through our earthly journey in time and space. Some of the most powerful imagery of the written word that I have ever read, are within these books.

It is comforting and brings co-measurement to our understanding of the world we live in today, when we see and understand what has been set in motion in our ancient past and is come to our doorstep for resolution today.

I’m convinced that planetary peace and unity will never be achieved by political or militant force. Peace and unity will ultimately be won by the work that we do on ourselves, as within so without. Imagine a planet and culture that honors each individual’s sovereignty and unique path to experience life, learn and grow. Separation and division will decrease, and unity and cooperation will rule the day.

I am grateful for a new year of self-discovery and service. I am grateful for this opportunity to share with you my love/wisdom through the Natural Life News online magazine.

Peace, Joy and Blessings to You Throughout the New Year!

Just Published!

Kuan Yin on Mercy, Forgiveness and the Bodhisattva Path
by David Christopher Lewis, with 15 Illustrations by David Keil

Kuan Yin shares her wisdom and love to move us forward to walk the bodhisattva path and fulfill our divine mission on Earth. She speaks of the grace and compassion of mercy, of how mercy is the greatest form of justice and how to accept the flame of mercy in our hearts as a transformative power and life-changing virtue.

“Mercy is required for true healing at all levels of consciousness. The mercy flame impels each being to see the divine within all. The voice of mercy-peace will help end war upon Earth even while merciful, compassionate communication is key to ending all conflict.”

Within these sixty poignant messages, Kuan Yin unveils for all the mystical path of mercy, bodhicitta and bodhi-sattva love. You do not have to be a Buddhist to enjoy the Presence and powerful radiance of Avalokitesvara—another name for beloved Kuan Yin.

The books mentioned here and much more are available at the Alchemy Exchange Bookstore in Livingston, MT, or from their Hearts Center Online Store. Also available at Amazon.com.

2023-12-27T13:30:03-07:00Mental & Emotional Health, The Metaphysical|

The Feng Shui for the 2024 Chinese New Year

Celebrated on February 10th, It’s the Year of the Emerald Wood Dragon!

Michele Lewis
Jan – Feb 2024 • Vol 4, No 8

The Chinese New Year for 2024 is celebrated on February 10th this cycle, the first lunar month of the year. Welcome to the Year of the Emerald Wood Dragon!

The Dragon is a much-revered astrological sign and promises to bring some excitement to 2024. We can look forward to opportunities for a year of inner growth and change—a transformation, if you will. Success and prosperity will flow if you allow yourself to receive it. Open the doors of your heart and mind to the flow of abundance and make it so!

The Dragon is a yang creature— no surprise when you “breathe fire”! Combine that with the wood element that nourishes and feeds fire, and you have the combination of a driven force of creativity and vivacity that can do no less than bring success to any endeavor. The synergy of wood and fire makes those born in the Year of the Wood Dragon full of zeal and ardor. They aspire to change the world and easily come up with innovative ideas and get them implemented. They are sticklers for perfection and keep their goals at the forefront. Care must be exercised though, as too much fire can consume all that you are trying to accomplish. And the fire coming out of the dragon’s mouth can be misused to the detriment of one or the many.

There is a Wood Dragon every sixty years and some notable events have occurred in those years. The most recent, 1964, saw the signing of the Civil Rights Act, an historic moment in US history. This was also the year that those mop-headed boys from England—the Beatles—took America by storm and changed teen music forever. This was also the year of China’s first nuclear test, known as Project 596, a globally-changing event. And Russia (the Soviet Union at the time) launched Voskhod 1, the first human space flight having more than one crewman and without the use of space suits, into Earth’s orbit. This was a turning point in the space race and set the mark for deeper space exploration.

The Wood Dragon will be very benevolent to the following animal signs this year. First on the list is the Monkey, which I’m thrilled about, as I’m a Monkey! Next in positive order is the Rat and the Rooster, and then in line is the Snake, the Dragon, and the Pig. And, of course, there are also six animals that have to try a little harder to reap the benevolence of this year. The positive aspects of the Wood Dragon can be theirs as well, but it won’t be handed to them on a “silver platter” as with us Monkeys!

So, all you Oxen, Rabbits, Goats, Horses, Sheep, and Dogs—you will have to put in more effort, but it will be well worth it to reap the benefits of this Wood Dragon. All of the 12 animals can harness the positive qi of the Winter Solstice (December 21) prior to the New Year to welcome the Dragon, and fully reap it’s benefits to our mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health and abundance. It is worth the effort!

A Very Happy Dragon New Year to All!

Trained in China and the US, Michele Lewis is a Certified Feng Shui Consultant and has been a Feng Shui professional since 1998. She is available for consultations on-site or via phone. By using the timeless principles of the art and science of Feng Shui, Michele can help you bring balance and beauty to every aspect of your life. She is also a Certified Qigong Instructor of Ling Gui Healing Qigong School, Liu Dong’s Method. Michele Lewis can be reached at 406-224-0803, or at taodesigns@ymail.com.

2023-12-27T13:30:05-07:00Feng Shui, The Metaphysical|

A Bit of Montana’s Astrology

Excerpts from Raphael’s Latest Mini-Book

Kevin D. Raphael Fitch
Jan – Feb 2024 • Vol 4, No 8

The astrologer savored the last gulps of his Golden Bobcat. The waitress, showing up next to the astrologer’s shoulder, whispered her inquiry, “Mr. Jones, shall I refill your glass?” The noise level roused from anticipation to an exhilaration of cheers.

Seated at the square table, Jones was still thinking of an answer, that is, whether to go for another glass. The bar was electric with excitement. The waitress looked up at the TV screen. Two men were seated at Jones’ table, one sat across from him and the other sat to his immediate right.

Jones noticed the laminated horoscope the men had brought him. They were from the Special Computations Office. “Molly, thank you, but I’ll pass on that refill.”

“It’s on the house now, Mr. Jones. The MSU Bobcats beat Utah Tech sixty-three to twenty.”

“That is great news! And thank you, but I’ll return next Saturday for another. Please, call me Ahmad.”

“Sure thing! I will remember the next time.” Molly disappeared behind Jones into the kitchen.

The men lifted their drinks off the copper top table.

“I see you’ve photocopied a page from my book. Would you please ask the question again?”

With an enthusiastically gruff voice, the man on the right said, “Montana is a state with space, amounting to one hundred forty-seven thousand square miles, but only with a little over a million people.”

The other man across from Jones added in smoother tones, “Is there anything in the natal chart that illustrates the spaciousness of the state?”

“Yes,” said the man to the right. “If you can find a planetary marker or markers, we can create a formula to focus high-frequency energies of light all over the state.”

“To do… what, where—and how?” Jones asked.

Both men leaned forward and said. “To help protect our state.”

“From what? And do you have a permit for that?” Jones asked laughingly with a touch of seriousness. Satisfied that these men were good-natured, based on his years as a cop, Jones then pointed to the horoscope.

“Jupiter and Saturn are the planets of space and time, respectively. In some accounts, they are known as the Buddha and the Mother. The concepts of space and time, in that order, also apply here. Buddha, as space, implies consciousness, for consciousness has no spatial limits, just like the state of Montana presents vistas of space that allow the mind to soar for miles. This is a reference to the expansion of consciousness. Mother implies structures of time.

“Montana’s chart, based on the time that Benjamin Harrison officially proclaimed it a state of the union, Jupiter, the planet associated with limitless space, was in the 1st House of the state and its people. It marks untrammeled space.” Energetically, Jupiter has an affinity with the state because of the assimilation of its beneficences, in time, with Montana’s birth.”

There was some consternation after that remark.

“But Capricorn is on the Ascendant, which is ruled by Saturn,” the man across from Jones said, “and that negates Jupiter’s promise of spaciousness.”

“Only if you perceive a negation by accepting that rule. What if Capricorn provides structure to Jupiter’s space, via hills, valleys and mountains? Can you imagine not seeing the Crazies while driving on US Highway 90? The two play well together. Of course, the rule in astrology is that Jupiter is at its Fall in Capricorn. Re-member, though, that astrology can be ruled by thought. So, if you’re going to build something to ward off anything to ‘protect’ our state, it should have its basis in thought. You shouldn’t require a permit for that… And speaking of protection, do you know about Montana’s role in preventing the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962?”

“No!” the men said with anticipation.

“You can read it in my book on Montana’s astrology, which states, ‘October 26, 1962, marked the date when the 10th Strategic Missile Squadron Launch Facility Alph-06 went on what is called strategic alert, due to the discovery that the Soviet Union had been placing nuclear missiles in Cuba.’”

Jones looked at his watch, then said, “Progressed Mars (missiles) at 10 degrees Scorpio, 46 minutes, squared Montana’s progressed Ascendant (Mon-tana) at 10 degrees Aquarius, 59 minutes.” The two men were at rapt attention.

Looking again at his watch, with a sense of urgency, Jones continued, “So, progressed Mars squared Montana’s progressed Ascendant from its co-ruled sign of secrets (Scorpio). The moment became significant when paired with Minuteman ICBMs (housed 84 feet deep near Belt or Great Falls, Montana) on Strategic Alert.”

“Amazing!”

“Gentleman, please excuse me. I have an appointment. But regarding Montana’s spaciousness and the relocated chart of Montana, Helena has Jupiter’s sign, Sagittarius, at zero degrees on the horizon. This effusive fire sign is associated with the freedom of wide-open spaces. Was this useful to you and your noble efforts to strengthen and protect our treasured state with light?”

“Yes indeed! Go Cats!”

A Bit of Montana’s Astrology by Kevin D. Raphael Fitch

From the White House in Washington, D.C. to Montana’s State Capital, the beginnings of Montana as a new state—along with its astrology—began. A Bit of Montana’s Astrology:

  • Explores the powershifting transformation from the Territory of Montana to statehood.
  • Raises awareness of the role that Light and Sacred Fire has in Montana’s astrology.
  • Discusses the current Mahadasa (Great Cycle) in Montana…
  • And much more!

Kevin D Raphael Fitch, is a writer, philosopher, novelist, and professional astrologer. He currently lives in Livingston, Montana. This is an excerpt of Raphael’s latest mini-book. You can find it, and contact him at: TheAstrologyConsultant.com and TheAfricanAstrologer.com or by calling 360-932-9441.

2023-12-27T13:30:05-07:00The Metaphysical|
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