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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

PERU & BOLIVIA SOLSTICE 2012 JOURNEY TO THE SUN



SACRED EARTH RETREATS©
For the love of the Earth and building a new future
Being of service to the Greater Whole
PERU & BOLIVIA
JOURNEY TO THE SUN
7-22 JUNE 2012
Tarot- ART, THE UNIVERSE

MACHU PICCHU
2012 WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION

SPECIAL CEREMONIES:

* HONOURING THE SUN AT MACHU PICCHU ON WINTER SOLSTICE 2012

*RECLAIMING OUR EARTH POWER AT THE ISLANDS OF THE SUN AND THE MOON, BOLIVIA

This is a journey that will be focused on gathering your soul energy through working with the Sun, culminating in a special ceremony at Machu Picchu on Winter Solstice 2012.

PLEASE CONTACT:
Elizabeth Bardin
SACRED EARTH RETREATS©
www.arthurianschool.com
info@arthurianschool.com/ elizabethbardin@yahoo.co.uk
Tel +27(SOUTH AFRICA) – 028 273 8277 Cell/mob +27(SOUTH AFRICA) - 078 371 6343

NOTE: SACRED EARTH RETREATS© is owned by ELIZABETH BARDIN who organises specialised group trips to PERU (INCA), EGYPT, MEXICO (AZTEC, MAYAN) & parts of SOUTHERN AFRICA ( AFRICAN).
On these trips you are taught how to SHAMANICALLY “tune in” so that you are able to find a much deeper connection to the Earth and gather spiritual wisdom from the Ancient Civilisations.
Learning how to open your Heart and awaken your spiritual Intuition to live in a totally new way!

THE RETREAT TRIP

LIMA - AREQUIPA
We start our journey in the capital of Peru, Lima, a big city on the Pacific Ocean. Here we meet as a group to catch our flight to Arequipa – south of Lima and well known for its glistening white buildings made from a white volcanic rock which gives the city its nickname “La Ciudad Blanca” or The White City”. Arequipa is surrounded by 3 volcanoes – highly respected because the melting water from their snow-capped peaks form the headwaters of the mighty Amazon River, thousands of kilometres away. But probably the most astonishing site in Arequipa is the Monasterio de Santa Catalina which opened to the public only in 1970 after 400 years as a cloister. The convent is a complete miniature walled colonial town in the middle of the city filled with arches and flower gardens. *Here we will reap some amazing feminine energy – bursting with fertility, beauty, abundance.

AREQUIPA – PUNO
Next we travel on to Puno, a small village at the foot of Lake Titicaca. The altitude is very high and we do some resting and acclimatising. But for those of you who are well and adventurous enough- there is a day trip to see the floating reed Islands of Uros and the Island of Taquile – an island on the lake where traditional dress is still worn by the local people.

PUNO – COPACABANA – ISLA DEL SOL (BOLIVIA)
They say that the Boliva side of Lake Titicaca is the most beautiful and so we travel across the border. Here in Bolivia we spend our first night in the town of Copacabana. Copacabana's religious celebrations and traditional festivals are well known throughout Bolivia. The following day we leave by boat for Isla del Sol, the sacred Inca island. It is said that the Islands of the Sun and the Moon represent two of the greatest natural and cultural monuments of South America. During the Inca occupation of the region (around A.D. 1470 - 1532) these islands were the final destination of ritual pilgrimages from all around the Inca Empire. However, recently recovered archaeological evidence indicates that the sacred nature of these islands extends back at least to the Tiwanaku Empire (A.D. 600 - 1100). Prior to this time, humans first occupied the islands as early as 2000 B.C., and have continuously lived there for millennia. *The Islands of the Sun and the Moon are very singificant portals of earth energy and power and we gather some important Soul energy for our journey here.

CUSCO
After our stay on the Island of the Sun where we also have an opportunity to respectfully share a space in the homes of some local people, we travel back to Peru and further north to connect with the amazingly expansive energies of Cusco. Cusco was the capital of the INCA and is also translated as “navel” of the world – a name well deserved because of the extraordinary energies of this place so honoured by the INCA. Many have fallen in love with Cusco and never want to leave! *We visit the Gold Museum in Cusco to find our deeper connection to the INCA energies and also our relationship with the greater whole. Cusco is truly one of the richest spiritual capitals of the world!

OLLANTAYTAMBO - MORAY
Next we travel on to one of the most beautiful and feminine villages in the Sacred Valley of Machu Picchu. After some serious flooding a few years ago in Peru, this village has reclaimed its power and holds some very powerful connections to water- the special gift that the INCA people had when building their villages and monuments. Running waterways are still used in the village with its magnificent huge stones in the high temples of the ruins. *And so, Ollantaytambo is an important part of our journey to connect to the magic of water. We also visit the nearby site of Moray. Moray has a very mysterious atmosphere, much connected to star energies and there is much speculation as to what it was originally built and used for. Circular terraces speak of some experiments with water and plants and it has an incredible view of the snow capped Andes. * We do a special ceremony here to anchor star sun energies for the trip into our bodies.

MACHU PICCHU!
And then – at last! -we reach our real destination- Machu Picchu! We travel by train along the scenic Inca Trail to reach the small village just below Machu Picchu, called Machu Picchu Pueblo. Nestled among the mountains and next to the mighty Urubamba River, this area has a completely different feel. It is part of the cloud forest and much more lush and tropical. We visit some markets with beautiful colourful goods such as fabrics, crystals and jewellery and soak in the special energies of Machu Picchu that you feel immediately as you visit the area. And on the very special day of WINTER SOLSTICE we rise early to great the sun at the Sungate of Machu Picchu. Like so many, many times before, and through the ages, we once again gather to pay homage to the Sun! At the Sun temple WITH ITS SPECIAL ALIGNMENT TO THE SOLSTICES we also do a special meditation to honour the Sun- the most incredible opportunity to be at a place of such beauty and peace in 2012!

CUSCO - LIMA
After our journey to the Sun, we have time to rest and integrate as we finally return to Cusco by train where you are able to catch a flight back to Lima and then your international flight back home.

ITINERARY
*(please note some of the final detail of the itinerary may still change)

7 JUNE (Thursday)
START OF RETREAT & MEETING IN LIMA
Meeting of group at Lima International Airport
Short flight to Arequipa
Overnight Arequipa

8 JUNE (Friday)
Breakfast
*VISIT TO FAMOUS SANTA CATALINA CONVENT
Overnight Arequipa

9 JUNE (Saturday)
Breakfast
Travel to Puno (near lake Titicaca)
Overnight Puno

10 JUNE (Sunday)
Breakfast
Day of rest and connection to Lake Titicaca (very high altitude)
OPTIONAL TRIP:
*VISIT TO THE FLOATING ISLANDS OF UROS AND ISLAND TAQUILE ON LAKE TITICACA
Overnight Puno

11 JUNE (Monday)
Breakfast
Travelling across border to Bolivia
Overnight Copacabana

12 JUNE (Tuesday)
Breakfast
* VISIT AND SPECIAL CEREMONY ON THE ISLANDS OF THE SUN AND THE MOON
Overnight Island of the Sun

13 JUNE (Wednesday)
Breakfast
Day of resting and integration
Overnight Island of the Sun

14 JUNE (Thursday)
Breakfast
*Travelling back into Peru and further north to Cusco (visiting some INCA sites on the way)
Overnight Cusco

15 JUNE (Friday)
Breakfast
Free day to discover the wonder of Cusco (called “navel of the world”)
*Visiting the INCA GOLD MUSEUM to connect to the INCA ENERGIES
Overnight Cusco

16 JUNE (Saturday)
Breakfast
Travelling to Ollantaytambo (village in the Sacred Valley leading to Machu Picchu)
Overnight Ollantaytambo

17 JUNE (Sunday)
Breakfast
*VISITING MORAY (circular site where plant experimentation took place)
Overnight Ollantaytambo

18 JUNE (Monday)
Breakfast
*VISITING THE INCA RUINS OF OLLANTAYTAMBO
Overnight Ollantaytambo

19 JUNE (Tuesday)
Breakfast
Train to Machu Picchu
Getting connected to the energies of the Cloud Forest in the area
Overnight Machu Picchu Pueblo

20 JUNE (Wednesday)
Breakfast
Exploring the markets of Machu Picchu Pueblo and preparation for our solstice visit to Machu Picchu
Overnight Machu Picchu Pueblo

21 JUNE (Thursday) SUMMER SOLSTICE
Breakfast
* Early morning visit to MACHU PICCHU TO SEE THE WINTER SOLSTICE SUNRISE AND CEREMONY
Overnight Machu PIcchu Pueblo

(OPTIONAL: For those who are energetic and want to experience something similar to the INCA TRAIL, you can climb HUAYNA PICCHU PEAK (you will then need an extra approx $56 )- it is well worth the climb with magnificent views of the city of MACHU PICCHU and the surrounding valleys and mountains from the top of HUAYNA PICCHU PEAK –it takes 2-3 hours of quite steep climbing on steps up the mountain which is very similar to some of the climbs on the Inca trail but more spectacular 360 degree views.

22 JUNE (Friday)
Breakfast
Train back to CUSCO
END OF THE RETREAT
(15 nights 16 days)

Retreat fee: R17 300/£1460 /$2200

Retreat trip cost includes:
*Subject to availability at time of your booking: 2 flights: Lima/Arequipa AND Cusco/Lima
* Accommodation (x2/3 sharing) at scenic and local hostals with en suite bathrooms
* All breakfasts as indicated
* All transfers as per above itinerary
*All transportation to sites as per above itinerary
* Return train trip to Machu Picchu Pueblo
* All entrance fees to sacred sites on retreat itinerary
* Full day entrance and return bus ticket to Machu Picchu
* Guided SOLSTICE sunrise meditations at Machu Picchu and at other sites as per itinerary
*Shamanic and trip leader, Elizabeth Bardin, personally accompanying you
* Shamanic meditations and ceremonies
* Small group tuition

Not included:
*Airport departure taxes which are never included in air tickets (approx $60)
*Optional trips/excursions listed on itinerary
*Lunch and suppers (approx $12-15 per day)
*Tipping (tipping- ($60 to be collected at the start of the trip))
*Drinks
*Items of a personal nature
*Souveniers
*Travel and holiday insurance

*(Note for South Africans: The retreat cost is based on a maximum conversion rate of 8:1 South African rand to the US dollar.) Please ask for specific information on international flights please-

Notes

SOME PRELIMINARY NOTES

Please note that nothing on the scheduled programme is compulsory- it there to help and assist you to have a spiritual experience of Peru & Bolivia, but it is up to you as to how and when you want to join in. Having said that, I encourage you to do take part in as much as you can, because very often it is by taking yourself out of your comfort zone that magic happens!
Please also note we often visit the sites in silence so as to have an inner experience first and find a spiritual connection with the site and energies.

What is so special about the trip in 2012?
The dates chosen above are given to me under guidance to make sure that the trip will be safe and happen at the most auspicious and spiritually awakening times of that year when visiting the Sacred Sites on the itinerary. The year of 2012 holds special opportunities and being at MACHU PICCHU for the winter solstice will be an unbelievably precious and exciting opportunity for all of us!

Food
Lunch and suppers are not included in the overall costing of the retreat. This is to keep the cost of the trip flexible and make it easy for each person individually to decide what they would like to eat and also how much they want to spend on food. You have the choice and you will be given ample suggestions as to where to find good local food on our visit. Most of the food in Peru & Bolivia is fresh and grown locally with fantastic salads and products such as quinoa soup etc. You can also try the local meat varieties such as Alpacha. There are a range of types of food available (from fast food to traditional) and also in terms of budget.
Budget on about $12-20 as an average cost per day for meals and eating out.

What is the accommodation like?
SACRED EARTH RETREATS are planned to make it affordable to most people on a budget (without having to do camping or backpacking!), the rooms are simple but clean and enjoyable and in tune with the general rural atmosphere of Peru & Bolivia. Most accommodation establishments that call themselves hotels or hostals are really simple hotels that provide fair but basic accommodation. The accommodation chosen on this trip is clean, has an interesting and scenic aspect to it, has en suite bathrooms and also hot water- not a given always! Be prepared to have your standard needs met, but nothing luxurious. At the Island of the Sun in Bolivia we will have a special opportunity to stay with local people in their homes- a great opportunity to have more than just a superficial interaction with the local people of South America- we can learn so much from them!

How do we travel?
We travel as a group together in taxis and micro buses for most of the way.
It is only possible to go to Machu Picchu Pueblo (the village just below Machu Picchu) by train and so we will be catching a train on our way there and back. It is truly a beautiful journey along the Urubamba River.

Flights
The flight at the beginning of the retreat to Arequipa is a short flight and included in the retreat fee.
All international flights connect out of Lima International airport and so at the end of the retreat you will need to fly back from Cusco to Lima (about an hour flight). The cost of this is also included in the retreat fee although the retreat ends when we arrive back in Cusco by train.
You will need to arrange your own international flights to and from Lima.

Entrance fees
There are different options regarding the type of tickets that are available depending on what you want to do, but all entrance tickets are included in the price of the trip so you don’t need to worry about which ones are best suited to your needs and are the most economical.

What do I need to know about weather?
When packing it is best to bring layers that you can put on and take off. You will be given more information about what to pack etc closer to the trip. You can buy very cheap plastic ponchos for any occasional down pour that may happen in the afternoon. Our trip in June is a good time to go to Peru - the rainy season is over and the evenings are not that cold yet as it is in August of the year when it is mid winter in Peru.

Machu Picchu is high altitude but part of the Cloud forest, so the weather is mild, but you will need sun hats and sunscreen for the Inca Sun!

Do I have to worry about altitude sickness?

It is an important aspect to think about and to do some preparation before the trip.

If you have a history of strokes or very high blood pressure you will not be able to take the high altitude pills if you are in fact not able to cope with the altitude when you are in Peru & Bolivia. There are certain simple procedures that can be followed to help you adjust and if you have particular concerns, it may even be advisable for you to arrive a day or two before the retreat starts, to make sure that you are rested. The highest altitude you will be at is Lake Titicaca and since that is at the beginning of the trip, it is important to rest the day you arrive and if possible even sleep! Cusco is also at high altitude, but at the time we arrive there your body will have adjusted to the altitude. Machu Picchu is lower than Cusco so once you have adjusted to the altitude at Lake Titicaca and Cusco you will be fine for the rest of the trip.

Altitude sickness is unpredictable and although it will be good for you to become fit and trim before the trip, it does not necessarily mean you will not be affected. Often it affects younger persons more than if you are older and not so fit!

On some level the altitude is symbolic of ascending also in your body and so at the end of the trip you will find that not only are you emotionally and mentally a lot sharper, your body will also be more efficient because it has learnt to use oxygen more efficiently. In all the years that I have taken groups to Peru I have not had anyone who has had life threatening/serious complications, although often I have made sure that people stay in bed and just sleep because of the first symptoms they have of altitude sickness!

Also, many people complain about having stomach upsets in Peru & Bolivia because of the altitude and also different conditions with water. It is recommended that you only drink bottled water and there are other measures that you can take to make sure you get over any complaint quickly. Very often it is a way for the body to detox, but it need not ruin your trip and also when you are with a group you have the comfort of knowing that you are supported and that if you need any medical attention is easy to find for you. Consider medical insurance that covers all kinds of eventualities.

Malaria and yellow fever
There is not any malaria where we visit- it is applicable if you visit the areas near the Amazon, but if you are South African and visit Peru you will need to show a a yellow fever injection certificate on your return to South Africa..


MACHU PICCHU (BACKGROUND)
(where we will be spending winter solstice 2012)

Machu Picchu PERU holds some of the most feminine and important energies for our planet. It has a simplicity and gentleness of the Heart that one cannot truly understand - until one has been there.

This amazing feeling of peace and connection to the Heart comes from an ancient heritage born in Peru where the indigenous people have always understood and communicated with the more subtle energies of Mother Nature. Being in tune with these cosmic soul energies of Pachamama - as they affectionately call her - they have always treated the Earth as a living energetic being that creates life for them and their children.

But even more than that. Peru has the wonder of Machu Picchu.

Many are intrigued about why so many people are drawn to visit the lost city of Machu Picchu at this time in our world. IT IS SAID TO BE THE MOST VISITED PLACE IN SOUTH AMERICA!

Built as a place that is literally “above the clouds,” it is said that its purpose was to commune with the gods from above, a sacred place where humans and the cosmic gods of Nature could safely meet without any interference.

The concept of building a city of the size and magnitude of Machu Picchu even now seems ridiculous. Yet this was done painstakingly and with the most incredible amount of patience and aptitude. The people of Machu Picchu knew what they were doing- they had a master plan that was so brilliantly conceived that we now need to find the same to build and create our own sustainable world for the future!

When you look at Machu Picchu, its ultimate genius is that of working with the hazards of the elements. High up on the top of a mountain, dealing safely with the force of the elements and most importantly rain, had to be a priority. And so structures were conceived and taken from ancient civilisations of the past that made sure that there was incredible security in the face of heavy cloud bursts, earth quakes, torrential rain- for this was after all a place of the Gods and with it came the raw elemental forces of nature! And so even today you will see a system of conducting water that ensures that these channels of water still function with water to this day. Stones were built in an inherent pyramid structure using bedrock and so the entire city is still standing in very much the way it was built - after thousands of years in the most daunting of locations.

Machu Picchu holds a vital key to our future!

“Many come to Machu Picchu not quite knowing why, but all return knowing that it was meant to be - something that transformed their lives and old ideas and limitations to a new freedom and power – and having a deep knowing…. that it IS possible to once again have a living AND loving relationship with the Earth…”

(Elizabeth Bardin ©2012)

NOTES ON SHAMANIC WORK DONE AND TEACHING DONE DURING THE RETREAT:

Shamanism is the most ancient of spiritual practices.
Modern shamanic roles are vast. There are shamans whose talents are to work with plants and elemental earth energies, urban shamans, meta shamans who travel into other dimensions to retrieve lost pieces of our souls. They are holders of sacredness and ceremony.
Soul Retrieval Shamanism is a specific heart centered training in contrast to sacral forms, and uses heart intelligence to direct restorative or as it more commonly known, healing energy. As we go through our lives, dramas and traumas, we lose pieces of ourselves, people take them, we become uneasy, depressed, at a loss, ill in some way. A soul retrieval shaman has guides who are specifically trained to aid in the collect these pieces on your behalf. It is a very beautiful, creative and spiritual process... that requires strength and dedication.

WITH LOVE

Contact details:
ELIZABETH BARDIN
info@arthurianschool.com/ elizabethbardin@yahoo.co.uk
telephone +27 - (0)28 273 8277
cell/mobile +27 - (0)78 371 6343

Saturday, January 28, 2012

JANUARY 2012 MOON MAGAZINE & RETREAT INFORMATION

MOON MAGAZINE
JANUARY 2012
SACRED EARTH RETREATS©
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Note: Please note SACRED EARTH RETREATS© is not linked to any specific belief, religion or system. It embraces all ways; acknowledging we are all One through Love. It advocates Peace for all beings and holds the Earth and all of Nature sacred. It upholds the concept of self-empowerment for all.
For more information see our website www.arthurianschool.com

Note: This magazine is intended for the sharing of information relevant to the Earth, ancient civilisations and our own evolution as a planet. Feel free to pass it on, or if you want to be removed from the circulation list, please send an email reply to info@arthurianschool.com with the word “unsubscribe” in the heading. Thank you.

A NEW YEAR 2012

Hi everyone!

As we reach for the stars and start the very significant year of 2012, very many important questions remain:

Will we make it through the night, is there really so much hope in sight, will we finally be become the enlightened Earth species that everyone has been talking of through the ages?

It has been a long journey, maybe too long for some- but hey! We are here! We have made it through to 2012 and we are celebrating.

Celebrating a new year full of potential. A new year that already has the foundation of what has been before and for once we are starting to reap the harvest of many, many lifetimes of work…

Evolution. We are evolving as a species like never before.

BODY CHANGES

Take a good look at your body. Have you noticed the changes? We are all becoming much, much lighter. It almost has a crystalline feel. We are still present here, but there is so much more emerging from our bodies. Deep within the cells, there is a vibrancy that is cool, connected and still very new.

And with the Earth it is the same. Of course! We are part of her and she is part of us. It can be no different.

CORE DAYS

Part of this very important change is linked to us experiencing a series of unbelievable time cycles that are described within the Mayan spiritual calendar as GAP days and CORE days. These huge cycles of energy have given us, personally and humanity, collectively, the most incredible opportunity to change- positively!!!

And without mistake these cycles have taken place during the very auspicious time of Christmas and the New year, magnifying opportunities to the maximum.

WHAT ARE THESE GAP AND CORE DAYS?

Gap (Galactic Activation Portal) days are days in the spiritual calendar of the Maya (called the Tzolkin) when the veils between the visible and invisible worlds are very thin and so we are more closely connected to the heart of the Milky Way - also called Hunab K’u.

Incredibly, from the new moon on Christmas eve till 3rd January 2012 we have had a continuous period of 10 days of GAP days, enabling us to be the most connected to the heart of the Milky Way. And 6 days later – from the full moon of 9th January 2012 – 28th January 2012 - we have had another big cycle: a 20 day period of Core days.

Core days are in the centre or spine of the spiritual Tzolkin calendar. It is also called the mystic column because all is reflected from this centre. Core days are intense, both emotionally and physically.

Core days are strongly focused on the HERE and NOW and some of you may have noticed it, it is as if you cannot remember what you did or where you were only a moment ago- as if nothing else existed but where you are now. There is no memory of anything else- quite a strange feeling!

REFLECTING ON THE GIFT OF THE LAST TWO CYCLES

It may be a wonderful gift to dwell on how these last cycles have affected you particularly and to bring it all into conscious understanding. This will magnify the benefit for you so much more.

So look at how since the day before Christmas you have perhaps had some physical symptoms, or emotional challenges. All of these will give you clues as to what you have been healing on a core level- the most basic level of you - to find harmonious adjustment!

A PEACEFUL WORLD?

As the energy frequencies of the Earth, our bodies and the world rise, we are getting closer and closer to the ideal of a peaceful world. Some of you may have noticed much talk about star people, extra terrestrial contact, other space inhabited worlds? Maybe it is not as fantastic as we think, maybe the time is getting closer to know that we are part of something much bigger than we have believed until now…

And maybe we may just have that unbelievable dream of a peaceful and spiritually abundant world!

With blessings of Love
Elizabeth
SACRED EARTH RETREATS©
PRINGLE BAY
www.arthurianschool.com
info@arthurianschool.com

HELPFUL CHANNELLINGS
January 21, 2012
Bringing In The Light
Have you been tired lately? Does it seem that no matter how much sleep you get, you still feel like you need more? That is how it has been for many of us. In fact, some of us have
discovered what we are tired of. We are tired of the low frequency of the third dimension. The juxtaposition between the frequency of light that is entering our consciousness, and the frequency of the physical world is becoming so different that it is increasingly difficult to hold onto both of these worlds at the same time.
In spite of this juxtaposition of energies, we are NOT so tired when we choose to focus on expressing our Multidimensional SELF in a creative way. When we are engaged in creative activities, we lose our fatigue and become quite energized. On the other hand, when we need to take care of our third dimensional responsibilities such as driving to work, paying our bills, cleaning the house, etc. we often feel exhausted. Fortunately, when we are being creative, and there are as many definitions of creativity as there are people, we become enlivened again. Furthermore, the term "creative" is also changing. Creative used to mean that we learned or had an innate ability to DO certain creative things, such as singing, painting, dancing, athletics, etc. Now creativity means that we are learning to use our innate ability to be the creators of our life. When we are the creators of our life, we can choose to DO anything we want, except that there are certain mundane tasks that seem to linger on and on. Because of the ever-increasing frequency of light and unconditional love emanating form the Galactic Center, our ability to be creators of our own life is steadily increasing. On December 21, 2012 Earth will be directly in front of the Galactic Center Therefore, in only 11 months, the "time" that we have awaited for millennia, and the transformative energies that has been prophesied by every religion and sacred group, will be streaming directly into our personal and planetary body. The Galactic Center is so close now that these increasingly intense energies are already creating rapid changes our world. All we have to do is to look at the Internet or even the traditional news to see how people are deciding that they want to be the creators of their lives. People all over the world are saying, "I love myself enough now to know that I deserve a better life. I love myself enough now that I am able to expand my mind and open my heart to a new way of perceiving reality." We are feeling this way because unconditional love is intermingled with the high frequency light that is streaming from the Galactic Center and into our planetary consciousness. Unconditional love is not an emotion like human love. Unconditional love is the highest frequency of light. It is the creative force of the Multiverse, which activates our healing, creativity and transformation when we download and integrate it into our consciousness. Unconditional love is, also, the bonding force of the Multiverse. Therefore, it is creates a sense of Unity Consciousness for those who embrace it. Because of our ever-expanding Unity Consciousness, reality is no longer something that is outside of us. Reality is INSIDE of every one of us, yet we share our reality with everyone. But, if everyone has his or her reality inside, how can it be that we seem to be in the same reality? Some questions need to remain unanswered until we can stabilize our multidimensional thinking. Some questions are beyond the limits our physical brain and only have a multidimensional answer. These multidimensional answers will come to us as we continue to expand our consciousness to encompass higher and higher frequencies of light. In other words, in order to understand, or even perceive multidimensional messages, our consciousness has to resonate to the frequency of that information. As a result, whenever we expand our consciousness, our perception of reality expands as well.
Going back to the question of, "How can separate individuals who all have reality inside of them share reality with the others?" The answer is that no one is separate and there are no others. In the higher frequency expressions of our SELF we are ONE with all life. Being ONE means that there is nothing that is outside, or even inside, of us because here is no outside or inside. There are only the moments in which we are fully connected with the ONE. In these moments we are calm, peaceful, joyful and loving. We do not need to try to BE any way or DO anything in order to be calm and peaceful. It is just that every now and again, we are experiencing random moments of feeling at ONE with all life. How did we get there, and what do we have to do to stay there? We only ask these questions when we have lost the sense of Being ONE. "Here," "there, "do," "stay" are foreign concepts when we are having our "Radom moment of Unity." Surrendering to these moments of the NOW is the kindest thing we can do for our self. Moreover, since we are truly all ONE, whenever we are kind to our self, we are kind to everyone. In fact, whatever we DO for our self or to our self, we DO for or to everyone. When we are having these ever-increasing moments of unity with the ONE, we lose all our fatigue. Our bodies are no longer heavy, and we feel light. In fact, we feel like we ARE Light. It becomes difficult to keep our eyes open because we want to see with our Third Eye and hear with our High Heart. Also, when we close our eyes we are not as distracted by the illusions of our third dimensional reality. Free of this distraction, the feeling of Unity with all life is amplified. With our eyes closed we can better see our inner light, as well as the inner light of others. Simultaneously, we can more clearly understand our experience via the high frequency energies of our opened High Heart.
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Most of you still have the habit of placing most of your attention on the third dimension. Yet, when you do so, you feel hollow, exhausted and lonely. These feelings are what remind you to remember that YOU are a multidimensional being, and you do NOT need to limit your perception to that lower frequency of reality. For example, do you always look down at the one-dimensional rocks, or always look at the two dimensional plants? Do you always look down to the ground and not up into the sky? No, you do not. Also, can you sense how some people feel different to you than others? Some people drain you, whereas other people give you strength. The first group is still asleep, but wants some of the FEEL that they unconsciously recognize in you. Because these people are still unaware of their power, they have no recognition that they are pulling on your energy field. They are not trying to harm you; they are simply unaware.
On the other hand, the second group of people is awake, and they nourish you with their wonderful energy field. In fact, you both experience a rush of renewed energy when you are together because you pull each other into the Oneness. These are the people you seek outwhen you want to relax and regenerate. Those of you who have awakened to your multidimensional consciousness are learning to discern between these two types of people. Within this discernment you will choose to spend less of your "time" with those who are depleting you and more time with those who appreciate you for being your SELF.You are the creator of your life and have the full ability to release that, which pulls on you. You do not have to associate with persons, places or situation that are unable to reciprocate by giving you light and/or love in return for the light and love you send them. If you feel you cannot leave this person, place, situation or thing, then you must go inside and find the reason why you are creating this energy-pull in your daily life. When you choose to remain in those situations, there is a great temptation to forget your SELF and fall into your wounded ego. If you can align your perceptions with the higher frequency expressions of your SELF, you will better understand the reason for this challenge in your life. From this higher perspective, you will be able to understand why you believe you deserve that treatment. Then, you can go to the source of that wounding and love it free. You are too important to Gaia to become lost in squabbles and confrontations based on lower frequency perceptions of life. You are wonderful, multidimensional beings who are busy with the process of ascending yourselves and your planet. ANY person, place, situation or thing that interferes with that Mission needs to be addressed, healed and/or released.Feel your Multidimensional SELF around you and unconditionally love the embryo of the New SELF within you. Remember to remember who you are and why you are currently holding a physical earth vessel. You are in the process of ascending beyond the polarity of conflict and confrontation and moving into a frequency in which EVERY emotion and thought becomes instantly manifest. Therefore, your greatest challenge is not with those around you, but within your heart and mind.
EXTRACTS FROM www.multidimensions.com

IMPORTANT EARTH RELATED CAMPAIGNS!

Something that is so dear to my heart and needs all the support we can give at the moment, is the plight of the RHINO POPULATIONS around the world. These amazing animals are playing such a huge part in maintaining important a critical balance in nature for the future of our planet, yet they are still being exploited for money, self interest and greed.

I am doing a trip through the northern part of South Africa & Zimbabwe in February where we will be working particularly with ceremonies to bring back the honouring of the wild animals such as the RHINO in the areas we visit and I would ask you to please send your love and support (whether in thought, word or action) in which ever way you are able to the RHINO POPULATIONS ON THE PLANET AT THIS TIME, thanking them for their service to humanity and asking for forgiveness of the exploitation of their bodies.

Imagine a world where there is a higher understanding and love by all of humanity of the animal kingdoms who are such a special and vital part of our Earth!

Extracts from the WORLD WILDLIFE FUND WEBSITE (for more information see www.wwf.org.uk :

Are you ready to be shocked and angered about rhino poaching - and help tackle this outrage?

Latest figures on rhino poaching reveal 448 rhinos killed in South Africa alone in 2011, including 19 critically endangered black rhinos. All to meet soaring demand in Asia, particularly Vietnam, where rhino horn is sold as a spurious cancer medicine and even a lifestyle post-party drug for the rich. Rhinos could be wiped out for a hangover cure! You can help us tackle this outrage - for instance in our vital work against illegal wildlife trade. Your donations can also help fund vital staffing and equipment to help deter increasingly well-organised and ruthless poaching gangs, and to secure and expand rhino habitat.

Please report illegal wildlife trading
Please support our Eyes and Ears initiative. By lending us your eyes and ears, you could make a real difference to the future of hundreds of endangered species. See how your reports have already helped stop wildlife criminals.

We need you to help us fight the illegal trade in wildlife. If you see or hear about any suspicious trade in the UK or abroad, please let us know by either using the report form (below) or by calling the Eyes and Ears Hotline: 01483 426111. Once we have heard from you, we will investigate, analyse and report your findings to the relevant authorities.

For urgent reports
If you witness any wildlife crime that you would like to report urgently, call Crimestoppers anonymously and free of charge on 0800 555111. Alternatively, report it to your Police wildlife crime officer - call your local police station for details.

Important note
Please do not attempt to investigate anything suspicious yourself. This could expose you personally to legal action. Never jeopardise your own safety. Remember that criminals often go to great lengths to protect their illegal activities. WWF Eyes and Ears respondents must be 16 or over.
DOs and DON'Ts
 Don't draw attention to your interest.
 Don't take any action yourself.
 Don't arouse suspicion in any way. You don’t want to alert criminals that you may be onto them.
 Don't buy anything as evidence. This only encourages the trade and could even leave you open to prosecution in some countries.
 Don't ask any questions that might let criminals know you have spotted something suspicious.
 Do look and listen as our Eyes and Ears, but don’t attempt to investigate anything yourself.
 Do use your common sense and don’t put yourself at risk.
 Do call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 if you see or hear something suspicious that you want to report urgently.
Please use this form to report suspected illegal wildlife trading .
All personal information submitted in this form will be kept strictly confidential and not be used for any other purpose. We give you our assurance that we will not share your contact details with any other organisation without your explicit permission.

UPCOMING SACRED EARTH RETREATS AND EVENTS
Please see the attached document called
MOON MAGAZINE JANUARY 2012 RETREATS INFORMATION

Learn to live with spiritual intent.

SACRED EARTH RETREATS ©
PRINGLE BAY
This magazine’s stated intention is to be for the Highest Good of All and to harm no one.
“Revitalise and Enlighten your Life with the Moon”
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MOON MAGAZINE JANUARY 2012 RETREATS INFORMATION:

Come and join us for a spiritual discovery of the
Ancient Civilisations:
…they had wisdom and truly loved the Earth!
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INDEX


FILL YOUR HEART WITH LIFE – SOUTH AFRICA & ZIMBABWE TRIP
18-29 FEBRUARY 2012

PERU & BOLIVIA EARTH TRIP
JUNE 2012

GLASTONBURY UK
SACRED MANDALA WORKSHOPS
SEPTEMBER 2012

SHAMANIC EARTH TAROT READINGS
BY APPOINTMENT

SACRED EARTH RETREATS©
For the love of the Earth and building a new future
SOUTH AFRICA & ZIMBABWE
18-29 FEBRUARY 2012
Tarot- the Magician

MAPUNGUBWE KINGDOM & THE GREAT ZIMBABWE RUINS
MATOBO HILLS & VICTORIA FALLS

FILL YOUR HEART WITH LIFE
Being of service to the Greater Whole

SPECIAL CEREMONIES:

* HONOURING THE RHINO ENERGY ON 20/2/2012 AT
MAPUNGUBWE RUINS

*RECONNECTING TO ANCIENT EGYPT ON 22/2/2012 AT
GREAT ZIMBABWE RUINS

*CONNECTING TO THE ESSENCE OF LIFE IN WATER ON 27/2/2012 AT
GREAT VICTORIA FALLS

Join us on this - a historical trip to the Heart of Southern Africa where many keys can still be found.

This is a pilgrimage to the nature-based, spiritual and highly creative civilisations of The Mupungubwe Kingdom and The Great Zimbabwe Ruins, the Rock Art of the Matobo Hills and the beautiful Earth dimensions of the Great Victoria Falls.

EXPERIENCE an inner journey with the African Ancestors who are waiting to be revealed and to show us the way!

For greater healing of ourselves.
For the protection of the wild animals of Africa.
To re-awaken this Southern part of our wonderful Earth to the energies of the Great Pyramid and the Ancient Egyptians of the North.

PLEASE CONTACT:
Elizabeth Bardin
SACRED EARTH RETREATS©
www.arthurianschool.com
info@arthurianschool.com/ elizabethbardin@yahoo.co.uk


NOTE: SACRED EARTH RETREATS© is owned by ELIZABETH BARDIN who organises specialised group trips to PERU (INCA), EGYPT, MEXICO (AZTEC, MAYAN) & parts of SOUTHERN AFRICA (INDIGENOUS/AFRICAN). On these trips you are taught how to “go within” and gather spiritual wisdom from the EARTH and ancient civilisations- thereby learning how to open your Heart and awaken your spiritual Intuition for greater service to the Earth.

THE RETREAT TRIP

Our retreat will start in Johannesburg from where we set off on a journey to the north. The direction of North represents the ANCESTORS in tribal traditions and so on this trip we will be particularly blessed with opportunities to get in touch with the Ancestors of the Southern African region that hold great significance for ourselves and the future of beloved Africa.

After meeting at Johannesburg Airport, we travel north to first visit the Debengeni Falls with its tradition of the Modjaji Rain Queen. Next we visit the astounding lost civilisation of Mapungubwe. Many examples of artwork have been found here, including a golden RHINO. At Mapungubwe we do a special ceremony to connect with the Ancestors and honour the energies of the Rhino and other wild animals of the region. Here it is a time to build and strengthen important energies of balance and healing for the future.

Next we travel on to reach our very important destination of The Great Zimbabwe Ruins. On the significant date of 22/2/2012 and at the time of a new Moon, we do a special Earth ceremony to honour the Ancestors and to reconnect with the Ruins’ ancient links with the Great Pyramid of Egypt and the teachings of Egypt that were brought south. The Great Zimbabwe Ruins are mentioned as the most significant ruins south of the Sahara Desert. WE also visit Lake Kyle park to spend more time with the wild animals in the region and receive their blessing.

We travel further to another place of tremendous Earth power and here, in particular, of spiritual artistic expression, the Matobo Hills in the west of Zimbabwe. Huge boulders of granite testify to highly evolved civilisations who once walked the Earth and in caves you will find some of the most fascinating examples of ancient rock art.

Finally we move on to what must surely be one of the most inspiring and beautiful natural wonders of our world: the unforgettable Great Victoria Falls- a sight that overwhelms the senses with its the sheer spiritual power, ancient beauty, magnificence. We connect with the essence of Life, water, in all its abundance and power to bring back life to our Hearts, the Heart of Africa and the Greater Whole.

We return by plane from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg where our journey of re-awakening ends.


ITINERARY
*(please note some of the final detail of the itinerary may still change)

**Beginning of the Retreat
18 February (Saturday)
Arrive and meet at Johannesburg International airport
*First meeting of the group
Travelling north and overnight Magoebaskloof area

19 February (Sunday)
Breakfast included
*Visit to Debengeni Falls and connection to ancestors of Rain Queen Modjaji
Travelling further north to Mapungubwe Ruins
Overnight Mapungubwe area

20 February (Monday)
Breakfast included
* Visit to the MAPUNGUBWE RUINS and RHINO CEREMONY
Overnight Mapungubwe area

21 February
Breakfast included
Travelling to Beit Bridge to cross border to Zimbabwe, then onto Masvingo near the Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Settling in and overnight in Masvingo area

22 February (Wednesday)
Breakfast included
*Visit to GREAT ZIMBABWE RUINS and CEREMONY CONNECTING ANCIENT EGYPT
Overnight Masvingo area

23 February (Thursday)
Breakfast included
*Visiting Lake Kyle Park (now known as Lake Muirikwe)
Overnight Masvingo area

24 February (Friday)
Breakfast included
Travelling to Bulawayo, near the Matobo HIlls
Overnight Bulawayo area

25 February (Saturday)
*Visit to MATOBO HILLS and its ANCIENT ROCK ART
Overnight Bulawayo area

26 February (Sunday)
Breakfast included
Travelling on to Victoria Falls
Overnight Victoria Falls area

27 February (Monday)
Breakfast included
* VISIT TO THE GREAT VICTORIA FALLS and CEREMONY TO CONNECT TO WATER - GIVING LIFE TO OUR HEARTS, THE EARTH AND THE GREATER WHOLE
Overnight Victoria Falls area

28 February (Tuesday)
Breakfast included
* Integration of the retreat, group session
Time for general sightseeing on your own
Overnight Victoria Falls area

29 February (Wednesday)
Breakfast included
Flight Victoria Falls back to Johannesburg (South Africa)

**END OF RETREAT

(12 days, 11 NIGHTS)

Retreat trip cost: R11 000 /£1 100/$1 370

Included:
* All accommodation (x2 sharing) for 11 nights
*Breakfasts as indicated
* All ground transportation for the retreat period and transportation to sites on itinerary
* All entrance fees to sacred sites on itinerary
*Experienced trip and group facilitator Elizabeth Bardin accompanying you on the trip and all sacred site visits
*Earth meditations and ceremonies
*Teaching of energy techniques at sacred sites and group energy work

Not included:
*International airfare to and from Johannesburg and any applicable airport taxes
*Airfare for flight back to Johannesburg from Victoria Falls (single) approx R1500
*Lunch and suppers
*Drinks
*Tipping
*Items of a personal nature
*Souveniers
*Travel and holiday insurance
* Border crossing fees (if non South African)
*Any optional excursions not listed on the itinerary
*Taxis to airport

NOTES ON SITES:

Debengeni Falls

“The place of the big pot” is the English translation from the Pedi language for the word Debengeni. And what a word to describe what nature has created at the foot of the Magoebaskloof mountains, just out Tzaneen in the Limpopo province. The Ramadipa river cascades over 80m down the Debengeni Falls into a large basin which has been slowly formed over millions of years by the rivers powerful forces. Today the basin is an ideal spot for a dip in the cool refreshing waters. (Please note due to seasonal temperature changes, swimming is only recommended between December and March.)

MAPUNGUBWE KINGDOM (SOUTH AFRICA)

The ancient city of Mapungubwe, located at the basin of the Limpopo River in South Africa, is considered by some as the capital of Southern Africa’s first state, flourishing as a trading centre for a short period from 1220 to around 1300.

It centres round a steep-sided sandstone hill that was the home and burial ground of the elite and royalty. Artefacts, the most notable of which is a gold foil rhinoceros, were excavated from burial sites. Commoners lived on the surrounding plateau and at the foot of the hill, where court was held.

Ivory, gold and pottery were traded for beads and cloth.

Cultural, political and economic power shifted to Great Zimbabwe when climatic conditions changed and Mapungubwe went into decline.

Mapungubwe is a World Heritage Site

THE GREAT ZIMBABWE RUINS (ZIMBABWE)

Great Zimbabwe, sub-Saharan Africa's greatest ancient wonder and most important and largest stone ruins, was a medieval city that at its peak had up to 20 000 inhabitants. It was ideally placed on a route between inland gold-producing regions and ports on the Mozambique coast trading gold and ivory for beads, cloth and other goods.

Beautiful mortar-less granite walls curve sinuously over the landscape, the highest of which stand three stories high.

The ruins form three architectural groups known as the Hill Complex, the Valley Complex and the Great Enclosure. The Hill Complex, the oldest, is where it is thought the Great Zimbabwe Birds stood. The Great Enclosure, the most impressive ruin, was most likely a royal residence.

Great Zimbabwe may also have been a religious centre. Monoliths and altars are found throughout the site, and artefacts may have held religious meaning.

In addition to architecture, Great Zimbabwe's most famous works of art are the eight birds carved of soapstone that were found in its ruins. The birds surmount columns more than a yard tall and are themselves on average sixteen inches tall. The sculptures combine both human and avian elements, substituting human features like lips for a beak and five-toed feet for claws. Excavated at the turn of the century, it is known that six of the sculptures came from the Eastern Enclosure of the Hill complex, but unfortunately their precise arrangement can only be surmised. Scholars have suggested that the birds served as emblems of royal authority, perhaps representing the ancestors of Great Zimbabwe's rulers. Although their precise significance is still unknown, these sculptures remain powerful symbols of rule in the modern era, adorning the flag of Zimbabwe as national emblems.

The site’s abandonment was possibly due to changes in trade and dwindling resources.

Great Zimbabwe is also a World Heritage Site.

LAKE MUTURIKWE AND LAKE KYLE RECREATIONAL PARK (ZIMBABWE)

Lake Mutirikwe, formerly known as Lake Kyle, lies in south eastern Zimbabwe, south east of Masvingo and close to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins. It covers about 90 km² and was created in 1960 with the construction of the Kyle Dam on the Mutirikwe River. Lake Kyle Recreational Park lies on the reservoir's northern shore. It is a 4 800ha game park which is stocked with a variety of animals including white Rhino, Giraffe, Zebra and several species of antelope. The habitat in the park is varied and includes miombo woodland, granite outcrops, acacia thornveld and the lake shoreline. Over 270 species of birds have been recorded here.

MATOBO HILLS (ZIMBABWE)

The Matobo Hills have one of the highest concentrations of rock art in Southern Africa.

The earlier paintings, dated back at least 13,000 years, are essentially naturalistic interpretations of people, animals and trees. They are associated with hunting and gathering and are mostly executed using a red ochre pigment, mixed with an as yet unknown binder. The later paintings associated with farming communities used white pigment from kaolin or quartz. This distinction is common within the region, but stylistically Matobo is part of a rock-art 'region' stretching from South Africa to Tanzania. It is also interesting that many of the paintings have distorted body proportions to convey a sense of movement, or size to convey importance. In many sites there are layers of paintings superimposed one on top of the other. Images in the later paintings also appear to display a complex cosmology linked to religious beliefs.
The area has many distinctive rock landforms rising above the granite shield that covers much of Zimbabwe. Their forms have resulted from the varied composition and alignment of the granites, which responded differently to millions of years of weathering.
The discrete and often small sheltered spaces, formed between this dense collection of rocks, have fostered a wide variety of microclimates, allowing the development of an extremely diverse range of habitats. Out of 189 mammal species indigenous to Zimbabwe, 88 have been recorded in the Matobo Hills, plus a further 70 pairs of bird species.

THE GREAT VICTORIA FALLS (ZIMBABWE)

The Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders) is a waterfall located on the Zambezi River between the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe.
While it is neither the highest nor the widest waterfall in the world, it is claimed to be the largest. This claim is based on a width of 1,708 metres (5,604 ft) and height of 108 metres (354 ft), forming the largest sheet of falling water in the world.
For a considerable distance upstream from the falls, the Zambezi flows over a level sheet of basalt, in a shallow valley bounded by low and distant sandstone hills. The river's course is dotted with numerous tree-covered islands, which increase in number as the river approaches the falls. There are no mountains, escarpments, or deep valleys which might be expected to create a waterfall, only flat plateau extending hundreds of kilometres in all directions.
The falls are formed as the full width of the river plummets in a single vertical drop into a transverse chasm 1708 metres (5604 ft) wide, carved by its waters along a fracture zone in the basalt plateau. The depth of the chasm, called the First Gorge, varies from 80 metres (260 ft) at its western end to 108 metres (354 ft) in the centre. The only outlet to the First Gorge is a 110 metres (360 ft) wide gap about two-thirds of the way across the width of the falls from the western end, through which the whole volume of the river pours into the Victoria Falls gorges.

SOME PRELIMINARY GENERAL NOTES

What do I need to know about food?

Breakfasts are included in the retreat as indicated in the above itinerary. It is normally a varied buffet. Lunch and supper are not included in the overall costing of the retreat. This is to keep the cost of the trip flexible and make it easy for each person individually to decide what they would like to eat and also how much they want to spend on food.. Budget on between R100- R150 as an average cost per day for meals and eating out.

What is the accommodation like?
We stay in simple but very comfortable accommodation with two persons sharing, Be prepared to have your needs met, but nothing excessively luxurious.

How do we travel?
We travel as a group together by air conditioned mini van. We fly back from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg at the end of the trip. The cost of the flight is not included.

What do I need to know about weather?
It is summer time, so plenty of sunblock, hats and protective clothing, When packing it is best to bring layers that you can put on and take off

VISAS
Please check any requirements for visa or injections and medication such as for malaria (see below).

Timing
The dates of the trip has been given under guidance as an auspicious time to go, both energetically and also taking into account the climate. The ceremony of 22/2/2012 is very significant in that it works with the number 22 which is a master number (very powerful energy) and also takes account of the year 2012 that has the number 2 in it. It is also the time of a new moon, indicating new beginnings and a good time to put things in motion for manifestation.
WHAT TO TAKE -
• A passport which is valid for 6 months and which has at least two empty pages.
• Good quality sunglasses
• Sun hat - essential.
• High factor suntan lotion. (Water resistant is best)
• Casual day clothes such as T-shirts & shorts. While most accommodation is very casual, some have a smart-casual dress code for evening.
• Comfortable walking shoes (running/tennis shoes are also fine)
• Thongs/flip flops. Plastic shoes such as Strops are very useful for visiting the waterfalls as in high water months your shoes (and your clothes) will get wet!
• Light rain gear for summer months (late November to April)
• Swimming costume.
• long shorts to prevent your knees from burning in the sun and keep away mozzies.
• Camera equipment.
• South African travellers should take an international plug converter as both Zimbabwe and Zambia have square pin plugs.
• If you wear contact lenses, it may be a good idea to bring along a pair of glasses.
• Binoculars and a bird book if you are a keen bird watcher
• Personal toiletries and medication
• Malaria tablets and your yellow fever vaccination card (if travelling to or through Zambia and returning to RSA)
• Basic medical kit such as headache tablets, anti-histamine cream, Imodium.
• Insect repellent eg Tabard, Rid, Jungle Juice, etc
• Money: small denominations of USD the most useful to travel with in Zimbabwe. While South African Rand and other major currencies are widely accepted you may not like the rate of exchange you are given.
• A flashlight (torch). Please take spare batteries.
• Pen for filling out forms at passport controls.
• A sense of humour – This is Africa !

SPECIFIC ZIMBABWE TRAVEL INFO
Security:
The question is often asked “is it safe to go to Zimbabwe”? Absolutely, but as in most countries the locals can see that you are a tourist so be aware and take responsibility for the security of your stuff. Don’t create temptation by leaving cash and valuables lying around. Make use of the safe facilities that most lodges offer in facilities either in the rooms or at reception. As a tourist your valuable revenue is providing jobs and a lifeline to the families of those that are employed directly, and indirectly in the tourism industry.

Passports:
All visitors require valid passports to enter Zimbabwe
Passports must be valid for at least 6months and have at least 2 blank pages. See visa requirements below.

Visas:
Visas are only a formality for SA passport holders and passports are rubber stamped on entry to Zimbabwe.
Most passport holders including UK & US need a visa to enter Zimbabwe. Bar a few nationalities which require a visa prior to entering Zimbabwe, most visas can be bought on arrival in Zimbabwe. Only single and double entry visas can be obtained on arrival so if you are planning on going across to Livingstone for some activities and maybe to Chobe for the day you may want to consider getting a multiple entry visa before your arrival. These can only be obtained from a Zimbabwe Foreign office.

Money:
New: Credit cards can now be used in Victoria Falls, most lodges and hotels will accept Visa & MasterCard. ATM’s are also available at a number of locations.

Currency:
The official Zimbabwean currency is $US. Carry small denominations of dollars which you can use for drinks, tips and curios, South Africa Rand can also be used but not always at a great exchange rate, check before you spend.
DO NOT be tempted to change money with people on the street however charming or persistent. It’s against the law. Rather go to a reputable bureau de change.

Health:
The Victoria Falls region is a malaria area. Please consult a doctor. Be smart not paranoid. Cover up with long pants and shirts after dark, sleep under a mosquito net and use mosquito repellent. Be aware that a lot of anti malaria medication and pregnancies don’t go together.
Victoria Falls is serviced by medical air rescue services (MARS) They will be able to attend to you in an emergency and, if required, airlift you to the nearest hospital facility that can treat your condition.
All visitors are responsible for their own travel and medical insurance. Please ensure fully for emergency evacuation, medical, curtailment and repatriation.
No Yellow Fever vaccination is required for Victoria Falls Zimbabwe unless you enter the Zimbabwe via Zambia. Any visitor from South Africa who enters into Zambia will require a yellow fever vaccination certificate available at most Travel Clinics.

UPCOMING RETREATS:
Please email for more information:
PERU & BOLIVIA: JUNE 2012
GLASTONBURY UK: SEPTEMBER 2012

SHAMANIC EARTH TAROT READINGS WITH ELIZABETH BARDIN IN PRINGLE BAY:
A shamanic earth reading to help you complete soul contracts and remove deep emotional blocks to start living your soul purpose (working with THOTH TAROT): by appointment, cost R400 (concessions are available). Please note these readings can unfortunately only be with you being personally present because of the earth healing that is accessed at the time of the reading.


Contact details:
ELIZABETH BARDIN
info@arthurianschool.com

Monday, August 8, 2011

ADAMS CALENDAR EQUINOX RETREAT SEPTEMBER 2011

ADAMS CALENDAR EQUINOX RETREAT - NOURISH YOURSELF, NOURISH THE EARTH

10 - 13 SEPTEMBER 2011

WATERVAL BOVEN, MPUMALANGA

Come and join us on a long weekend retreat at the powerful & ancient Stones of Adam’s Calendar where you will learn how to become more aware of what it means to have a deep connection with the Earth and what you can do in these times to nourish yourself back into wholeness.

During the retreat, which has been specifically planned to coincide with the Full Moon Equinox, we will spend time being close to the Earth – working consciously with the healing energies of Adams Calendar (we will have the privilege of being accompanied by author Michael Tellinger* on our visit to the Stones) and the Moon, and exploring ways in which to nourish ourselves more consciously.

So that we can become energised with prana and vibrant health from the Earth in these often intense times!

THE RETREAT
During the retreat you will have the incredible opportunity to visit Adams Calendar. You will also have time to identify patterns in relation to your food choices that you need to heal and release so that you can make more informed choices as to what your body responds to –

Because as we heal our relationship with the Earth and our bodies, we can learn to live lightly & consciously, and in harmony with the Earth!

Come and see the sacred Stones of Adams Calendar – let us connect closer to their ancient energies so that we can experience what it is like to be truly supported by the Earth.

Come and Journey with us at this time of the Equinox Full Moon!
WITH LOVE
ELIZABETH & LYNNE

Elizabeth
SACRED EARTH RETREATS
www.arthurianschool.com
LEARNING FROM ANCIENT CIVILISATIONS
"I share my abundance of knowledge, gifts and love with others-
Salandra Hartwegii (Cup of Gold flower of HAWAII)"


Nourish by Nature
Lynne Maccallum
078 7879 387
Lynne@livingnetwork.co.za
www.livingnetwork.co.za/lynne

NOTES:

ADAMS CALENDAR – A SACRED SITE AND INCREDIBLE GIFT TO US FROM THE EARTH

It is estimated that there are over 100 000 ancient stone ruins scattered throughout the mountains of Southern Africa. Artefacts that have been recovered from these ruins show a long and extended period of settlement that spans over 200,000 years. Put this in context when the Pyramids of Egypt were reputedly built only some 5000 years ago! (also see Michael Tellinger’s book : Slave Species of God).

Adam’s Calendar is the flagship among these ruins, we can date this monolithic calendar with relative certainty to at least 75,000 years of age based on a number of scientific evaluations. Adam’s Calendar also presents the first tangible evidence of consciousness among the earliest humans in the ‘Cradle of humankind’. The site is built along the same longitudinal line as the Great Zimbabwe Ruins and the Great Pyramid. It was also aligned with the rise of Orion’s belt some 75,000 years ago.

MICHAEL TELLINGER*

“My quest for human origins has led me down a fascinating path of discovery. It is now clear that everything in the cosmos is connected.

Consciousness is the fabric of the universe that allows us to find our way back to source - The Divine Being.”

Michael Tellinger has become one of South Africa’s bestselling export authors. Michael is a scientist in the true sense of the word, never shying away from controversial issues, scrutinising every clue meticulously. He graduated from WITS University Medical School, Johannesburg, in 1983 with a B.Pharm degree, a passion for the cosmos, genetics and human history.

After a 30-year long obsession with the origins of humankind, he took some time out to write Slave Species of god, which became a bestseller in South Africa. When Johan Heine exposed the mystery of the stone ruins of South Africa to Michael in 2007, they began an irreversible process of research that led Michael to some startling scientific conclusions and the completion of another book to follow Adam’s Calendar - Temples of The African Gods.

THE POWER OF SACRED SITES

It is said that sacred sites are connections to energy vortexes that hold knowledge of the higher mind, the higher consciousness that the Earth is seeking to create. Her electromagnetic frequency resonates at a third of the speed of a busy brain. When you can be away from buildings and wires, nature settles you down to match her slower wavelength and by plugging into her heartbeat, we settle ourselves. Our DNA is being activated and we are being reborn into our highest potential. The process that occurs at sacred sites always involves energy clearing, cellular re-patterning, and changing energy structures.

When we experience “Earthing” the energy we feel from walking barefoot is the Earth’s electric energy rising up into (your) our body. Research is now revealing that this energy creates a distinct and uplifting shift in our physiology. It harmonizes the body’s biological rhythms, reducing chronic pain & inflammation. Each individual’s energy grid is connected and intermeshed with the larger grid of the Earth’s.

WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE EQUINOX FULL MOON ON 12 SEPTEMBER?
Spring Equinox: now begins the light half of the southern year and the dark half of the northern one. Just for today light and dark are equal all over the world! - and as the year progresses the south pole is gradually turned towards the Sun.

Everything lost is found again in a new form. Plans we hatched in winter can begin to come into effect, and skills we learned indoors or inside ourselves can emerge out. It is said that on the equinox you need to open up your heart and look to see what binds you. Mark the exact moment of spring equinox with silence and stillness.

The Equinox of the Moon happens on 12 September 2011 and PRECEDES the Sun’s Spring Equinox on 23 September. And so we will be working with the Moon’s own Equinox, to prepare for the spring season that is approaching. The Equinox Full Moon will be in the astrological sign of Pisces, a truly mystical sign that rules water and is the keeper of deep wisdom. It is an ideal time to focus on nurturing and the emotional issues of food and to start a new pattern for optimum health and vitality.

ITINERARY (please note that the sequence of events may change if so required / guided)

Saturday 10 Sep morning
Arrival 12pm Welcome over lunch
Visit of ADAMS CALENDAR with MICHAEL TELLINGER
Dinner & movie (around the theme of the retreat)

Sunday 11 Sep
Body exercises & Earth meditation
Breakfast
Lynne’s teachings – intuitive eating, nutrient dense foods, optimum food choices & supplementation. Food and spirit. Energetic nourish. Stress coping tools and nutrition. Healthy weight management.
Late lunch
Walk & relax for the afternoon
Dinner & movie (around the theme of the retreat)

Monday 12 Sep (EQUINOX FULL MOON)
Body exercises & Earth meditation
Breakfast
Elizabeth’s teachings- how to deepen and strengthen your relationship with the Earth.
Waterfall cleansing ceremony
Lunch, swimming & relax
Earth Ceremony & dinner EQUINOX FULL MOON

Tuesday 13th Sep
Sharing and a closing blessing
Breakfast
10am Depart


I Nourish my Soul in Nature


COST OF RETREAT:

R2 900
Includes:
All shared accommodation (linen and towels included)
All meals as per itinerary
All site visits including site visit on Moon Equinox to Adams Calendar
All tuition and ceremonies

Excludes:
Applicable flights & travel to Waterval Boven
Your own snacks & drinks

PAYMENT
Payment of full amount on booking (please speak to us if you need any assistance or different payment options)

ACCOMMODATION
Situated on the shore of a trout dam, our Cabin sleeps two bedrooms sharing and a loft area providing sleeping space for 6 more guests and has two bathrooms. Sleeping space is allocated on a first booking first serve basis.

The accommodation is fully equipped, with all linen and towels supplied. It also features its own braai area, fireplace, and library. There is also place to build a bonfire.

SITE VISITS & WHAT TO BRING ALONG
Comfortable walking shoes, swimming costume, sun block, hat, sun glasses, neutral colour clothing for Adams Calendar, windbreaker, warm jacket for evening (we are moving toward the beginning of spring when during this time of year it is warm during the day and slightly cooler at night. It is not rainy season but there may be an occasional thunder shower. Mosquito repellent (the spray version works the best). Please consider whether you need malaria protection for the Eastern Transvaal - if you do we suggest consulting a homeopath or herbalist, as the normal anti-malaria pills can make you ill.

FOOD
All meals are vegetarian that include diary and eggs. If you have any special dietary requirements please provide these yourself as well as any drinks and bottled water you may need. You may want to bring some additional snacks for in between meals. Ginger tea (hot water with ginger) will be provided. Please advise us in your booking form about any food allergies.

TRANSPORT
You have different options depending on where you come from:
1. Flights to Johannesburg (Kulula Air has some specials and also offers the benefit of flying into Lanseria Airport, closer to the Pretoria side of Johannesburg so that you don’t have to experience the traffic of Johannesburg International Airport). You can then rent a car and drive to Waterval Boven, or catch a flight from Johannesburg to Nelspruit Mpumulanga Airport.
2. Driving from Johannesburg to Waterval Boven. It takes about 3-4 hours and note there are some toll roads on the way (approx R240).

Please talk to us about your travel requirements, we can help you with some advice and also put you in touch with some others so that you can share the driving. Closer to the time we will give you full directions to our accommodation in Waterval Boven.

ABOUT ELIZABETH & LYNNE

Elizabeth Bardin:
Elizabeth lives in Pringle Bay near Cape Town and is the owner of SACRED EARTH RETREATS (www.arthurianschool.com). She regularly takes spiritual groups to MEXICO & GUATEMALE (Mayan), PERU (Inca) and EGYPT to teach and share her knowledge about Ancient civilisations and how they lived in sacred awareness of the Earth. In South Africa, she facilitates Shamanic Earth Initiations and shares her extensive knowledge of working with Earth Energies and the Moon.


Lynne Maccallum:
Lynne is a nutritionist & natural gourmet chef. She has travelled extensively and worked as a chef in the CARIBBEAN & AMERICA, where she incorporated & sourced local speciality ingredients into her dishes. On returning to South Africa Lynne spent time at Bodhi Khaya Buddhist Retreat near Hermanus where she ran the kitchen and also implemented a perma-culture vegetable garden. She is the owner of Nourish by Nature and is in private practice in CAPE TOWN. Lynne blends cutting edge nutritional information, quantum physics and functional medicine principles to guide her clients, in choosing foods as tools for spiritual growth and nourishment for both body and soul. In her teaching and counselling Lynne believes in a reverence for the healing power of nature. A Path of conscious living

WITH LOVE

Friday, August 5, 2011

AUGUST 2011 MOON MAGAZINE

HAZELMOON MAGAZINE
AUGUST 2011
SACRED EARTH RETREATS©
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Hi everyone!

THE NEW MAYAN YEAR AND NEW MOON

It was with a sigh of relief that we stepped into the New Mayan year and also the New Moon last week.

Living through 2011 has certainly been intense and the last few weeks took us riding on yet another wave – a huge wave of releasing the old and preparing for the new!

PROGRESS

After some shocking events and revelations in our world, we are in the process of taking responsibility for the impact of having allowed these damaging things to go unchecked and grow.

Through grief and even loss, these events have stopped us in our tracks to take stock, re-evaluate – and wake up!

But with each step now, we are moving forward and becoming more empowered. We are getting in touch with ourselves and starting to understand that it is also possible to create something new that is far more honouring and innocent.

And so what a welcome relief it was last week to start a cycle of lighter energy and more support coming our way.

THE STAR SIRIUS IS RISING

Like the ancient Egyptians who organised their calendars not according to the Sun, but rather according to the rise of the star Sirius in our July morning sky – a sign that there would be the first flooding of the Nile that would also bring fertility to the land and produce a good harvest - the Mayans also started their new year in July.

A WHITE RHYTMIC WIZARD YEAR 2011

And this particular new Mayan year is called the “White Rhythmic Wizard”.

The White Rhythmic Wizard means that during the next year we will be particularly confronted with issues of integrity, personal power and control – to show us where we are out of alignment with Divine Will.

On a personal level, we will also be shown where we still have a need for approval and recognition that comes from our outer ego needs.

And most importantly, we will be shown where in our lives we still insist on being in our lower mind/head instead of being in alignment with our much deeper Heart-knowing!

BUT once we learn these valuable lessons, the White Wizard will also bring us the incredible opportunity of creating limitless possibilities!

FINDING OUR WAY EASILY THROUGH IT ALL

If you want to find your way easily through the next cycle of increasing change, work with the wisdom of the White Rhythmic Wizard.

Focus on being transparent in everything you do and represent. Innocently allowing magic to come through you instead of trying to manifest things in your life in the old way of trying to make things happen through struggle, effort and hard work.

This old way of control and the lower mind simply does not work anymore!

And so instead of feeling like a failure because things are no longer manifesting in your life in the old way it did before, realise that we are now truly entering a time where we can only manifest through the use of our right brain, feminine side – called a deeper Heart knowing: working with focused intention and allowing all that we intend - in harmony with our soul and Heart - to come to us effortlessly by simply receiving it.

Just like magic!

BRINGING IN THE NEW

Be innocent. Be yourself. Search for WHERE IN YOUR LIFE the White Wizard is asking you to BECOME MORE AWARE AND CHANGE…

And step into the new.

It is waiting for you.

With blessings of Love
Elizabeth
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EGYPTIAN & TIBETAN TEACHINGS OF DEATH

Witnessing around me on a personal and global level a number of unexpected deaths, made me realise how unprepared we - as a Western Civilisation - are to deal with death as a conscious process.

The Egyptians are known for their pre-occupation with death and the after life- it is said that a Pharaoh started preparing for his death and what was needed to be in his tomb for the after life - from the day he became king!

Why should that be? Surely we are supposed to focus on life instead? Isn’t that living in the now?

Yet what I have come to realise, is that only by focusing and understanding the process of death, are we able to truly live our life to its fullest potential!

Life and death are so interlinked, they are actually the same.

And so I would like to dedicate these teachings to the loved ones who have already departed, including Christer, in Peru who unexpectedly passed away a few weeks ago:
blessed be – you live on in our hearts!

DEATH AS AN ALLY

There is no shamanic tradition that does not teach about the process of death. Yet in our modern world, it is hardly mentioned. Instead of receiving the gift of a truly spiritual experience, we forget to remember that death is a doorway and that this doorway must be experienced in order to understand it. Reading about it is not enough!

And the teachings of death not only inform us how to assist the death of a loved one.

We have forgotten how to deal with endings in our own life too:
“In the Western world we don’t know “how” to let something die with grace and beauty. We have lost the way to let go of those parts of our lives that fail to serve us and make it impossible to rebirth a new job or a new relationship, a new physical body or a new life. When we experience a symbolic death, we are re-informed about what is really important in life, motivating the changes necessary for a peaceful death in the end.”


THE PROCESS OF DEATH
It is said an extraordinary phenomenon occurs at the moment of death. When neural activity ceases and the brain shuts down, a portal opens between dimensions. The veils between the worlds part, enabling the dying person to enter into the world of Spirit.

THE TOXIC ENERGIES OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS
But when we have unfinished business in this physical world, we are unable to step easily through the portal into the world of Spirit and we remain bound to the Earth.
Our soul then has to go through a very intensive life review—sometimes called “Recapitulation”—as soon as we arrive on the other side.
And the very toxic energies of unfinished business that have accumulated during our lifetime in our Luminous Energy Field then have to be combusted and cleared after death - a process far more difficult to achieve than if we resolved it while we were alive.

DEATH RITES: RECAPITULATION
“Recapitulation offers your loved one the opportunity to tell you her/his story. Having the opportunity to tell one’s story has cathartic and healing power. It is the equivalent of doing your life review before you have actually died. It is about saying the “I love yous," and "I forgive yous” that have not been expressed during the course of a lifetime. You would be surprised at the healing power of these simple words. They are very difficult to say from the other side.

Recapitulation can happen in this lifetime. The sooner you commence the life review for your loved one who is dying and the more extensive it is, the easier the transition will be. Sometimes it is difficult to begin this conversation, especially if you have not had an intimate dialogue with your loved one in years. Find an entry point for dialogue. A way to initiate this sharing may be to imagine you are both sitting beside a river and see what memories come floating down. Being with her/him in this way may provide the support needed to bring closure to the life events that present themselves.

Assist the dying person in telling her/his “story.” Be a quiet compassionate witness without judgment or comment, and just listen to what she/he has to share. When was she/he disappointed in themselves, was of service, loved, or held regrets? Give her/him as much time as they need, encouraging them to express their thoughts and feelings. Assist your loved one to let go of any feelings of having been wronged or having wronged anyone else. What does she/he remember, and sense? Help them recognize that they are the hardest judge–looking at the ways they could have honoured others and didn’t, or ways they hurt others. Help her/him to forgive themselves as they would forgive others, compassionately and without judgment.
Powerful realizations often come uninvited as one approaches death, such as: we could have lived differently, loved more fully, and forgiven more readily.

PERMISSION TO DIE
An important step in the Death Rites is giving a loved one permission to die. Let them know that there is no reason to worry about those who stay behind.

Without receiving permission to die, your loved one might cling to life for months, enduring unnecessary suffering and causing great anguish for the family. Permission from those closest to the person carries the most weight, even if it is a personal friend or confidant and not an immediate family member. However, permission must come from the immediate family, and ideally there should be a consensus. If there is a dissenting family member who won’t let go, encourage him to express his love and forgiveness nonetheless. Many times the family members who have the hardest time letting go are the ones who have the most unfinished business with the dying person or who are the most frightened of their own death.

Countless cases talk about the importance of this step. Alberto Vittaldo --- tells the story of a student of his who sat beside her dying mother for weeks. The mother was unable to let go, despite the fact that she was in a great deal of pain and could no longer eat. The student had cleansed her mother's chakras, and she and her sister had begun to forgive each other and heal the lesions of the past. She finally said, “Mother, we are here with you and love you very much. We want you to know that we will be okay. We will look after each other and keep our family together. Even though we will miss you, it is perfectly natural for you to go. We will treasure all of the beautiful moments that we had together, but we don’t want you to suffer anymore, or to continue to cling to life. You have our full and complete permission to die. You know that we will always love you.” A few hours later her mother took her final breath and died peacefully.

LETTING GO AFTER DEATH
While attending to the dying is imperative, attending to the living is perhaps even more important. After the passing of a loved one, it is essential to have a period of mourning, of grieving, and even of celebrating the loved one. This process allows us AND the loved one to let go, so they can continue on their journey.
In many traditions, a photograph or article of the loved one who has passed is placed on an ancestral altar. There we can celebrate our memories of them in the way they would like us to and thank them for the lessons they taught us. Whatever rituals we create during this time of loss will help to set them free—and ourselves at the same time.

Various traditions allot different amounts of time for the mourning period. In the shamanic tradition, a half moon is set aside for the process of grieving. After this period, it is done. We know that what has belonged to the Mother, the physical body, has returned to the Earth; and what has belonged to the Father, the spirit, has returned to the heavens. The period of mourning in the days following the passing of a loved one lets us celebrate life without death continuing to stalk us.”
(Extracts from http://www.dyingconsciously.org)

DEATH RITES FOR US THE LIVING: DEALING WITH UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NOW!

Never before has it been as important to clear our Luminous Energy Field from the toxic, negative energies of unfinished business than now. As we stand on the brink of a new world, we simply cannot allow the past to bind us anymore. As if preparing for death, we need to complete these outstanding issues, so that we become ready to re-birth the new.

So make that phone call that you have been putting off for months, years, decades? Write that email that has always remained, unsent in your outbox. To a family member/loved one that needs to bring an ending to the past and will help you to say thank you/ forgive you/forgive me or whatever else needs to be said. It is not about how they respond, it is about you becoming free from the toxic past that you are still carrying around in your Luminous energy field.

And you will feel so much better! Your life will start to take off like never before.

Don’t wait until it is time for you to leave this earthly plane. It may happen sooner than you think - or it may be just too late…

Be conscious NOW. And help others to benefit and share this too.

HEALTH/BODY/PERSONAL SPACE ISSUES:

The Earth wants us to have a living connection with her and feel safe. But it is difficult to feel this when our bodies are unwell and our personal space scattered.
The more we are able to heal and stabilise our bodies and our personal space where we live and work with awareness, the more we will be able to feel safe and - most importantly - MAINTAIN that feeling of connection and safety as part of our daily living.

DETOXING/CLEANSING
It is just not possible anymore for us to ignore the well being of our bodies! It is imperative to become as healthy as we possibly can be to deal with the demands of life that is speeding up with enormous changes. And by becoming more balanced in our bodies, we are also much more able to stay balanced in our emotions and minds and keep that connection to Mother Earth.

Every once in a while I feel really sluggish in my body and this is always a sign for me that my body needs a cleansing on the inside. Here is a guide of a liver cleanse that I find very beneficial for myself. But please always remember to make sure such a cleanse is appropriate for you - get your own homeopathic/medical/professional advice if necessary. You may also want to research it more on the internet. There are many different cleanses that could be beneficial to you (e g kidney cleanse, colon cleanse etc).

LIVER HOMEOPATHIC CLEANSE

What you need:
3 cups of purified/bottled water
4 tablespoons of Epsom salts
half cup of light olive oil
the juice of one grapefruit

Procedure:
1. Mix the water and Epsom salts and put the jug in the fridge (it makes it easier to drink if the water is cold).
2. Stop eating and drinking at 2pm (otherwise you may feel like vomiting later).
3. At 6pm drink three quarter cup of water & Epsom salts mixture.
4. At 8pm drink another three quarter cup of water & Epsom salts mixture.
5. At 9.45pm, mix up the olive oil and grapefruit juice.
6. At 10pm drink the olive oil and grapefruit mixture. You are allowed to rinse your mouth with some water.
7. Immediately lie down and try to relax and be still. Think about your liver and be conscious of your positive intention to cleanse and support your body.
8. At 6am drink another three quarter cup of water & Epsom salts mixture.
9. At 8am drink the last three quarter cup of water & Epsom salts mixture.
10. At 10am you can have something light to eat (fruit juice, fruit etc).

During the process you will spend quite a lot of time in the loo to release. Notice also the crystals that come through your body’s elimination process. Do this cleanse only on a day when you are able to rest and be quiet.

CREATING A SAFE SPACE AROUND YOU:
Another important aspect to consider as part of our well being, is creating a safe space in our environment. It does not matter whether you are in a room or a mansion, creating a safe space consciously with the Earth will help you to stabilise the energies around you and create a feeling of peace and tranquillity. And it only need take a few minutes.

It is sad how few people ever feel safe in this world. Whether we are threatened by crime or any form of turmoil around us.

Yet it is our birth right! And we can become more responsible to help create stability and safety around us. Safety has to start inside ourselves first.

CREATING A SAFE SPACE AROUND YOU
Some of you may work with the Native American teachings of a medicine wheel to create a safe space, or even some of the Inca teachings around this. In essence they are all the same, but I find this very simple and quite soft version working with colour very effective for myself:

PROCEDURE
1. Find the four directions in the room (just a rough estimate will be fine, you are working with intention).
2. In each direction (West, North, East, South) find some colour that may already be in the room – if a direction has no colour there, put some colour (whatever colour you want) there - you may use a flower in a vase, some fruit in a bowl, even a piece of clothing like a scarf or piece of fabric to put there.
3. Now stand quietly in the central part of the room.
4. Imagine that you have a moon in your heart. Use any phase of the moon that feel drawn to imagine (e.g. a quarter, half or full moon)
5. Now begin calling in your safe space by first facing West – for a moment look at the colour you have put in the area of the room that is in that direction, bless it with your heart and send love and thanks to the West.
6. Wait a moment in silence for it to “lock”.
7. Now turn and face the North - for a moment look at the colour you have put in the area of the room that is in the direction of north, bless it with your heart and send love and thanks to the North.
8. Wait a moment in silence for it to “lock”.
9. Now turn and face the direction of East - for a moment look at the colour you have put in the area of the room that is in the direction of east, bless it with your heart and send love and thanks to the East.
10. Wait a moment in silence for it to “lock”
11. Now turn and face South - for a moment look at the colour you have put in the area of the room that is in the direction of south, bless it with your heart and send love and thanks to the South.
12. Wait a moment in silence for it to “lock”.
13. Now look up towards the Heavens and the Stars, bless them with your heart.
14. Wait a moment in silence to acknowledge their presence.
15. Now kneel down and touch the Earth, bless it with your heart.
16. Wait a moment in silence to feel your connection.
Know that you have now created a safe space and if you do this daily or regularly, you will find how the energy builds over a period and gets stronger and stronger.

WHAT ARE THE MOON AND PLANETS UP TO AT THE MOMENT?

New moon was on the 31st July in the sign of Leo and full moon will be on the 13th August in the sign of Aquarius. Dark moon is on the 28th August.

Jupiter is dominating the night and morning sky, rising in the late evening. Look out for the constellation of Orion and the star Sirius in the early morning sky as well as the Perseid meteors around the 12th August.

UPCOMING SACRED EARTH RETREATS AND EVENTS

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MOON MAGAZINE AUGUST 2011 RETREATS INFORMATION

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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

HAWTHORN MOON MAGAZINE MAY 2011

HAWTHORN MOON MAGAZINE
MAY 2011
SACRED EARTH RETREATS©
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Hi everyone!

Communication

I recently had the incredible privilege of sharing a day with some lions at a rehabilitation/care centre nearby, learning to communicate with them telepathically.

And so as I arrived at the centre, I had high expectations that the lions would finally show me how to communicate better with them - and animals in general.

What a surprise is was for me to find that what they really had to show me was how to communicate better with the Earth!

The lions

I was standing in silence watching an almost 20 year old lioness who had been rescued from having to mercilessly breed cubs every 6 months (her cubs would be taken away very early to make sure that she kept up an unnatural breeding cycle). What this beautiful creature would have had to endure, surely would break my heart, but yet when I looked at her lying there in her enclosure, all I could see was an incredible comfort in her body.

And then I realised that she was getting it from the Earth!

With her beautiful leonine face gently resting on the Earth, I sensed how with her whole body she was allowing herself to be completely and utterly loved and comforted by the Earth.

So much so that she no longer was the mother, a lioness who had bred so many cubs. No, now she was the cub - and the Earth, her mother!

The absolute connection between the lioness and the Earth was tangible. They were in perfect tune with each other, in perfect harmony, as the lioness allowed the Earth to communicate with her and make her feel totally supported in the moment.

It was truly beautiful. It stayed with me for days and I wondered how I too could feel such a sense of peace and tranquillity and connection with the Earth.

And then it came to me. Trust! Only when I trust, can I allow the Earth to communicate with me – to comfort me - just as she does with the lions!

Trusting the Earth

So much has happened to the Earth and us humans, especially recently. Earthquakes, flooding, fires, volcanoes- and what has happened, is that we humans have become even more scared of the Earth. What is the next terrible thing that she is going to do to us?

And yet she is saying, that is not true. She is there as an unending source of comfort and security. It is OUR CONNECTION to her that is important, not the external circumstances of change.

When we feel the safety and security of her as our home- yes she is always providing it for us, just by us being here on Earth!- then we can start to also understand her as the lions already do.

They don’t blame the Earth for anything that has happened! They simply flow. They allow. They just be.

There is nothing else to do. Nothing is more important at this time than to restore our belief in ourselves and our belief in the Earth. She is there to support us in everything we do- if only we would believe her.

Like a tower that is sending out a positive message of safety and hope, the mighty Earth is sending out vibrations of happiness, support and bliss.

But how many of us have tuned into that station, or logged into that programme?

It is there for those who choose to be safe, comforted, loved.

Choice

So let’s start practising…

Make that choice and find that connection!!!

With blessings of Love
Elizabeth
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www.arthurianschool.com
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“Revitalise and Enlighten your Life with the Moon”

MATTERS OF EARTH CONCERN

1. FORBIDDEN HEALING- THE EUROPEAN UNION ACTS AGAINT HERBS

Note: This is so bizarre that I still cannot believe it is not a hoax! The cut off date was 30 April 2011, but I still believe that awareness is important and that the EU legislation is vulnerable to legal questioning in Court ( thanks to Helen, Daniela, Karen and Servane for passing this on):

Friends, this apparent intention of the EU deeply saddens me. If you feel the same please follow the link and add your voice to increase the volume :) Helen

Dear All, this is URGENT, please pass this on to all your contacts, there really is no time to waste about this. Please take action now, and sign the petition. Thank you very much. With much appreciation, Charlotte Koelliker.
http://www.savenaturalhealth.eu/. Thank you.


2. PROPOSED FRACKING FOR GAS IN THE KAROO, SOUTH AFRICA BY SHELL
(thanks to Joy, Vera and Mari for this!)

This is the content of a short speech given in Cape Town by Lewis Gordon Pugh OIG (a.k.a. the Human Polar Bear) about the proposed fracking for gas in the Karoo, by Shell Oil. He received a sustained standing ovation!

Please read it and pass it on if it matters to you….

Ladies and gentlemen, thank for the opportunity to address you. My name is Lewis Pugh.
This evening, I want to take you back to the early 1990's in this country. You may remember them well.

Nelson Mandela had been released. There was euphoria in the air. However, there was also widespread violence and deep fear. This country teetered on the brink of a civil war. But somehow, somehow, we averted it. It was a miracle!

And it happened because we had incredible leaders. Leaders who sought calm. Leaders who had vision. So in spite of all the violence, they sat down and negotiated a New Constitution.

I will never forget holding the Constitution in my hands for the first time.

Enshrined in our Constitution, is the Right to a Healthy Environment and the Right to Water. Our Constitution states that we have the Right to have our environment protected for the benefit of our generation and for the benefit of future generations.

Fellow South Africans, let us not dishonour these rights. Let us not dishonour those men and women who fought and died for these rights. Let us not allow corporate greed to disrespect our Constitution and desecrate our environment.

Never, ever did I think that there would be a debate in this arid country about which was more important gas or water. We can survive without gas.... We cannot live without water.

If we damage our limited water supply and fracking will do just that we will have conflict again here in South Africa. Look around the world. Wherever you damage the environment you have conflict.

Fellow South Africans, we have had enough conflict in this land now is the time for peace.
A few months ago I gave a speech with former President of Costa Rica. Afterwards I asked him "Mr President, how do you balance the demands of development against the need to protect the environment?"
He looked at me and said: "It is not a balancing act. It is a simple business decision. If we cut down our forests in Costa Rica to satisfy a timber company, what will be left for our future?"

But he pointed out : "It is also a moral decision. It would be morally wrong to chop down our forests and leave nothing for my children and my grandchildren."

Ladies and gentlemen, that is what is at stake here today: Our children's future. And that of our children s children.

There may be gas beneath our ground in the Karoo. But are we prepared to destroy our environment for 5 to 10 years worth of fossil fuel and further damage our climate?

Yes, people will be employed but for a short while. And when the drilling is over, and Shell have packed their bags and disappeared, then what? Who will be there to clean up? And what jobs will our children be able to eke out?

Now Shell will tell you that their intentions are honourable. That fracking in the Karoo will not damage our environment. That they will not contaminate our precious water. That they will bring jobs to South Africa.

That gas is clean and green. And that they will help secure our energy supplies.

When I hear this .I have one burning question. Why should we trust them? Africa is to Shell what the Gulf of Mexico is to BP.


Shell, you have a shocking record here in Africa. Just look at your operations in Nigeria. You have spilt more than 9 million barrels of crude oil into the Niger Delta. That's twice the amount of oil that BP spilt into the Gulf of Mexico.

You were found guilty of bribing Nigerian officials and to make the case go away in America - you paid an admission of guilt fine of US$48 million.

And to top it all, you stand accused of being complicit in the execution of Nigeria 's leading environmental campaigner Ken Saro-Wira and 8 other activists.

If you were innocent, why did you pay US$15.5 million to the widows and children to settle the case out of Court?

Shell, the path you want us to take us down is not sustainable. I have visited the Arctic for 7 summers in a row. I have seen the tundra thawing.

I have seen the retreating glaciers. And I have seen the melting sea ice. And I have seen the impact of global warming from the Himalayas all the way down to the low-lying Maldive Islands. Wherever I go I see it.

Now is the time for change. We cannot drill our way out of the energy crisis. The era of fossil fuels is over. We must invest in renewable energy. And we must not delay!

Shell, we look to the north of our continent and we see how people got tired of political tyranny. We have watched as despots, who have ruled ruthlessly year after year, have been toppled in a matter of weeks.

We too are tired. Tired of corporate tyranny. Tired of your short term, unsustainable practices.
We watched as Dr Ian Player, a game ranger from Natal, and his friends, took on Rio Tinto (one of the biggest mining companies in the world) and won.
And we watched as young activists from across Europe, brought you down to your knees, when you tried to dump an enormous oil rig into the North Sea.

Shell, we do not want our Karoo to become another Niger Delta.

Do not underestimate us. Goliath can be brought down. We are proud of what we have achieved in this young democracy and we are not about to let your company come in and destroy it.

So let this be a Call to Arms to everyone across South Africa, who is sitting in the shadow of Goliath: Stand up and demand these fundamental human rights promised to you by our Constitution. Use your voices - tweet, blog, petition, rally the weight of your neighbours and of people in power.

Let us speak out from every hilltop. Let us not go quietly into this bleak future.

Let me end off by saying this - You have lit a fire in our bellies, which no man or woman can extinguish. And if we need to, we will take this fight all the way from your petrol pumps to the very highest Court in this land. We will take this fight from the farms and towns of the Karoo to the streets of London and Amsterdam. And we will take this fight to every one of your shareholders. And I have no doubt, that in the end, good will triumph over evil.

3. And on a lighter note, this is a classic - just had to include it!
(thanks to Pat)

THE CREATOR:
"Frank, you know all about gardens and nature. What in the world is going on down there on the planet? What happened to the dandelions, violets, milkweeds and stuff I started eons ago? I had a perfect no-maintenance garden plan. Those plants grow in any type of soil, withstand drought and multiply with abandon. The nectar from the long-lasting blossoms attracts butterflies, honey bees and flocks of songbirds. I expected to see a vast garden of colours by now. But, all I see are these green rectangles."

St. FRANCIS:
It's the tribes that settled there, Sir. The Suburbanites. They started calling your flowers 'weeds' and went to great lengths to kill them and replace them with grass.

THE CREATOR:
Grass? But, it's so boring. It's not colourful. It doesn't attract butterflies, birds and bees; only grubs and sod worms. It's sensitive to temperatures. Do these Suburbanites really want all that grass growing there?

ST. FRANCIS:
Apparently so, Sir. They go to great pains to grow it and keep it green. They begin each spring by fertilizing grass and poisoning any other plant that crops up in the lawn.

THE CREATOR:
The spring rains and warm weather probably make grass grow really fast. That must make the Suburbanites happy.

ST. FRANCIS:
Apparently not, Sir. As soon as it grows a little, they cut it - sometimes twice a week!

THE CREATOR:
They cut it? Do they then bale it like hay?
ST. FRANCIS:
Not exactly, Lord. Most of them rake it up and put it in bags.

THE CREATOR:
They bag it? Why? Is it a cash crop? Do they sell it?

ST. FRANCIS:
No, Sir, just the opposite. They pay to throw it away.

THE CREATOR:
Now, let me get this straight. They fertilize grass so it will grow. And, when it does grow, they cut it off and pay to throw it away?

ST. FRANCIS:
Yes, Sir.

THE CREATOR:
These Suburbanites must be relieved in the summer when we cut back on the rain and turn up the heat. That surely slows the growth and saves them a lot of work.

ST. FRANCIS:
You aren't going to believe this, Sir. When the grass stops growing so fast, they drag out hoses and pay more money to water it, so they can continue to mow it and pay to get rid of it.

THE CREATOR:
What nonsense. At least they kept some of the trees. That was a sheer stroke of genius, if I do say so myself. The trees grow leaves in the spring to provide beauty and shade in the summer. In the autumn, they fall to the ground and form a natural blanket to keep moisture in the soil and protect the trees and bushes. It's a natural cycle of life.
ST. FRANCIS:
You better sit down, Sir. The Suburbanites have them hauled away.

THE CREATOR:
No!? What do they do to protect the shrub and tree roots in the winter to keep the soil moist and loose?

ST. FRANCIS:
After throwing away the leaves, they go out and buy something which they call mulch. They haul it home and spread it around in place of the leaves.

THE CREATOR:
And where do they get this mulch?

ST. FRANCIS:
They cut down trees and grind them up to make the mulch.

THE CREATOR:
Enough! I don't want to think about this anymore. St. Catherine, you're in charge of the arts. What movie have you scheduled for us tonight?

ST. CATHERINE:
'Dumb and Dumber', Sir. It's a story about....

THE CREATOR:
Never mind, I think I just heard the whole story from St. Francis.

TEACHINGS OF THE SOUL:

HOW WE CAN MAKE SAFE YET EXTRAORDINARY CHOICES (I find these stories very inspiring, especially because of my own personal experiences when travelling):

1. MAGICAL EGYPT
(written after returning from a tour of Egypt with John Anthony West during the revolution)

Dear Friends & Family

John's was the only group in Egypt… Our group returned to the US last night incredibly inspired by a magical 18-day trip to Egypt. We arrived in Cairo on January 28, just as the unrest was gathering steam. Soon after we got off the plane, we were notified that no one would be allowed to leave the airport. Spending 12 hours in (any) airport sounds nightmarish, but watching the crowds in Tahrir Square on Egyptian TV (in Arabic!) in the airport Burger King, we met lots of Egyptians who enthusiastically welcomed us, translated the news to us, and communicated their excitement and pride in the unfolding events. Not knowing much about Egypt, my first worry was that deposing Mubarak might mean more restrictions for Egyptian women. Many women in Egypt wear bright headscarves, some wear burqas, and some don't cover their heads at all. One member of our group made friends with several young women in black burqas with only their eyes showing. They turned out to be biology majors in college and plan to become doctors! Other Egyptian women I spoke with convinced me that Egypt is very unlike other countries where radical clerics have taken over. Egyptians love their army, and while there is worry in any kind of cataclysmic event, most everyone we talked to felt that no matter what, Mubarak had to go. They spoke of their dream of a free society with free and fair elections, freedom of speech and the press, and the opportunity to control their own destinies. My deep belief is that they are not going to surrender this newfound precious freedom to radical groups, or to anyone (or anything) else.

And the women are strong.

Our tour company heroically managed to get us out of the airport late that night in a bus with the curtains closed. The next day, we convened at our hotel on the outskirts of Cairo, well out of the way of the demonstrations, and guarded (probably unnecessarily, but still welcome) by an army tank. After deep contemplation for 2 days about what might be safe to do, each person made a decision whether to stay or to go home. Although events were unfolding unpredictably (such as the mass prisoner escape) I had a deep certainty that I HAD to stay. Thinking about leaving brought tears and I felt there must be some reason our group had succeeded in being there. I even hoped that we might somehow humbly be of service to the Egyptian people by holding our poise and a deep sense of hope for them for a peaceful resolution to the crisis. Ultimately, most of the group decided to stay. After an initially tense ride through early morning Cairo past numerous neighbourhood "checkpoints" (described in the news media as vigilantes, but actually courageous men protecting their homes with kitchen knives and sticks -- with smiles and peace signs exchanged between us and them when they figured out who we were), we flew to Luxor and spent 5 days on a heart-melting cruise down the Nile. All the tomb and temple sites were completely empty -- Luxor and Karnak, Philae, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings, etc., etc. -- each one more incredibly moving than the last.

It did seem that there was no need to pray or meditate as we drifted up the Nile -- we found it to be true that "the Nile meditated us". As the days went on, we couldn't imagine leaving. People would yell "Welcome to Egypt!" as we walked through Luxor and Aswan. As we moved past fear and into trust, it was clear to us that the Egyptian people's revolution was intelligent and targeted. (For those Enneagramarians, Egypt is a "9" culture, and they finally got mad). I never felt in danger, but we were constantly aware that we needed to be sensible and stay out of the way! We were quite a novelty, though, since in most places we were the only tourists there. It's a sad time for the Egyptian economy, of which tourism is a huge chunk. Apparently, the norm is crowds of thousands, jammed tour buses, and all that that brings. We were able to walk around the empty sites, pray, climb! into tombs, feed the temple dogs and cats, visit sites that have been closed to tourists for 20 years, sit between the paws of the Sphinx, and spend time with a pristine mummy still lying in his original tomb that has never been opened to the public. Many of us had incredible heart opening experiences. The Egyptian people are well aware that they are the guardians of these world treasures brimming with powerful energy. As our Egyptian tour guide said, "Egypt is beyond time and space."

We spent our next-to-last day in the completely empty Great Pyramid at dawn Friday morning meditating. Rus led us in prayer for the Egyptian people. Later that day, Mubarak resigned. When we got back to our hotel to eat breakfast, a HUGE double rainbow broke out over Cairo, and a few hours later Mubarak peacefully left the city. Our Egyptian tour guide told us she had NEVER SEEN A SKY RAINBOW BEFORE --(it almost never rains in Cairo --she had seen one once reflected in a waterfall). Happily, one of our party is a professional photographer. He has put together a beautiful slide show, which he has promised to post. Look for the rainbow!

So pack your bags and go to Egypt now before the tourists go back! I think John Anthony West and Quest Travel have a tour coming up in a month or two. We also used Dannielle Rama Hoffman's book, Temples of Light. We found her descriptions of the temple energies to be exactly right.

I will never forget the sight of thousands of Egyptians, just standing there in the Square. I will never forget their generosity and kindness to 16 stray American, Canadian & New Zealand tourists whom they allowed to watch their poignant, elegant, restrained revolution. Our return flight was cancelled, so we decided to go to Tahrir Square as a group on Saturday. We bought Egyptian flags as we drove through downtown Cairo. When they saw us waving them, people reached out their hands to clasp ours at red lights. When we got out, they crowded around asking us to be in pictures with them!! It was overwhelming. We will never, ever forget it. Though masses were still celebrating from the night before, many in the crowd had donned rubber gloves, medical masks and carried trash bags and brooms. They were cleaning up the square, just like they cleaned up their government.
Long Live Egypt!
Many blessings,
Peggy Mainor
Baltimore, Maryland

2. THE JAPAN EARTHQUAKE EXPERIENCE

My husband and I were talking last night while we sat outside and enjoyed the sounds of the creatures of the night like the barred owl.

I was telling him I how awestruck I was by two friends of ours and how they created their own personal world of safety in spite of impending disaster!

They proved to me once again, the Universe really does create in response to the positive or negative energy and the beliefs we have.

They controlled their reality by constantly having good feelings towards others, taking positive actions in the world and generating positive thoughts on a daily basis.
Our friends live in Japan and prior to leaving on the Spring Equinox journey to Mexico I tried contacting them. I was concerned for their safety due to the recent earthquakes, tsunami, and nuclear disaster.

When we arrived in Merida, Mexico and saw them at the hotel. I gave them each a big hug and said, “I’m so glad to see you! I wondered if you were safe and whether or not you would be able to get a flight out of Japan? How did you do it?”

They told me that they left Japan the day before the earthquake and tsunami struck!

Do you think it was just a coincidence they left Japan before the earthquake and tsunami? Do you think they were just lucky?

I certainly don’t .

I believe their constant work with energy, positive thought control and meditation with sacred sites and sacred symbols raised their vibration and energy to a higher level, and they chose to leave Japan at the right moment!

People frequently ask me, “Where should I be in 2012 to be safe?” I tell them, ” There isn’t one place guaranteed to be safe any day of any year. If they want to be safe you need to raise your physical energy and vibration, emotional energy and vibration and thought energy and vibration.
Having positive high vibration energy will help you attract a safe place and situation every day!”
Sending you the Love and Light of the Sun,
Patricia Morris Cardona

HOW TO BE A CONSCIOUS BEING:

Knowing who you are and what you desire, is what is important.
Know what energy/people agree with your energy, and what doesn't.
Trust the self, as you came into the world alone and you leave this world alone.
Love the self and all that you stand for.
Know that all things are meant to be, and accept the process of life.
Surround yourself at all times with love and light.
Know that you are never alone.
(Blessings from Colleen)

PROVIDING SUPPORT TO CHILDREN IN AFRICA

EXTRACT OF ANGELIC PRAYER FOR AFRICA

I call on the Mighty Archangel Metatron, the Archangel of Africa to enlighten and awaken the
Continent enabling healing to take place and the ancient wisdom and teachings to be returned.

Thank you for the healing of all her people, especially the children and elderly and those who
have been traumatised by violence, war, poverty and disease.

Thank you for the healing of Nature, including all the animals, birds, insects, sea creatures, the
land, the waters, plants and trees.

Thank you that Africa is flourishing under just leaders who work with integrity.

I give thanks for being an African either by birth or circumstance because Africa is the Cradle of
Mankind and will lead the way into the light and I am privileged to be a part of this movement.

I put the whole of the African Continent in a beautiful white bubble of protective light and
unconditional love and entrust it to Archangel Metatron.
GOD BLESS AFRICA !! NKOSI SIKELEL’ iAFRIKA !!
(with thanks to Yves)

CHILDREN IN AFRICA
Dearest Friends

I would like to ask you to help me spread the word regarding an initiative that has been going on here in Cape Town for some time. There are some incredible people already supporting it, but the issue of child rape is, sadly, so common that there is a huge need for help in simple practical ways for these little souls.

Please have a look at this web page that I have created to help my lovely friend, Maria, with the project she is coordinating on behalf of the Tutuzela Care Centre for child rape victims.

http://www.infinitely-possible.com/tutuzela-care-centre.html

All I ask is that you circulate this email to as many people as possible, no matter where in the world you live. Any support, however small, could make a life changing difference to one of these children.

PLEASE join hands with me around the globe in sending love, light and compassion to children everywhere. Collectively, we can move mountains!

Blessings of light
Linney
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MEDITATION PRACTICE:

This is such an effective and yet simple process to try! -

Relaxing through the Breath Work- from Andre of the House of Healing:

While sitting comfortably, with straight back (resting on the back of your chair), straight neck and head, close your eyes, and start inhaling and exhaling slowly through your mouth for 1 minute. Now, observe how your breath is. Observe the quality of your breath. Is it shallow or deep? Is it quick and fast? Is it calm or rushed?

Then, open your eyes, keep your normal breathing rhythm, but just rest without paying attention to your breath.

Then, close your eyes again, and start inhaling and exhaling slowly through your nose for 1 minute.

Open your eyes now, and observe how your breathing is now. Again, observe the quality of your breath. Is it shallow or deep? Is it quick and fast? Is it calm or rushed?

Notice the difference between breathing through the mouth and through the nose.

Now, while breathing through your nose, count with each breath as you inhale and exhale. For example, while inhaling count 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 (slowly, synchronizing your count with your inhale) and then while exhaling count 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 (again slowly, synchronizing your count with your exhale). Do this for approximately 2 minutes. Your mind should be on the counting and your focus should be on your breath, each time you inhale and exhale.

After counting to 4 for 2 minutes, if you feel comfortable, increase your count to 5. Keep counting to 5 for another minute, and stop the practice. Observe your mood.

How are you feeling?

SOME CURRENT CHANNELLED PERSPECTIVES ON EARTH CHANGES AND OUR EVOLUTION:

Dear ONES,

I just want to say that this Earth Wobble business is quite REAL. A friend of mine has been monitoring the Earth's movement as such for years now and until recently that movement has been quite subtle. Just last week, he was amazed by the fact that within less than 12 hours, his compass moved 4 degrees to the East and later on 5 degrees to the West of North. Quite a wobble indeed!
This is nothing to worry about, simply part and parcel of the huge shifts we and Mother Earth are going through. Read on to learn more...
Lots of Love, Joy & Clarity,
Zahn
(thanks to Sybille for this)

The Beacons of Light~ Re-minders from Home

~ Earth Wobble ~
Earths New Vibrational Signature

This message talks about what the group expects to see over the next several months. They told the story about how everything on this side of the veil vibrates, and like snowflakes each one of us has a unique signature vibration. They went on to show us how that signature is beginning to change in each of us and the often emotional consequences. They said the real immediate problem is that it leads to self-doubt and when a creator has self-doubt it can impede the path.
They also went on to talk about the recent Earth changes and the tragedies in Japan, New Zealand, Thailand and the Ring of Fire in general. These events they equated to Mother Earth in labor. They did say that at this moment there were two more "big ones" expected to make the shift complete. They also pointed out that the Earth's tilt has once again shifted, and that is actually changing the Earth's signature vibration as She enters a new dimension. Same as us.

On a personal note: Our hearts go out to all the participants playing out this set of events in their personal lives as the Earth makes these moves. We send our thoughts, our resources and our love to those who have given us this gift.

Big Hugs,

Steve Rother

CHANNELLING FROM KRYON (thanks to Vera)

Greetings, dear ones, I am Kryon of Magnetic Service.
…So now we've refreshed that which we have said before, a review. You are in the middle of a cycle that will bring cooling to the planet. It is not a heat cycle, but rather a cooling cycle. But it always starts with a short heat cycle. It has been here before. It will come again. It is a long cycle - one generation plus five years. That's how long it's going to last. It starts with the melting of the ice caps, which is far more than any of you have seen in your lifetime or those of your ancestors. It is a cycle whose repetition is thousands of years long, but one that has not yet been recorded to the books of Human record. But it's definitely been recorded in the cores of the ice and in the rings of the trees.

Thousands of years old, it is, and it happens in a cyclical way. It's about water. It starts with that which is the melting of the ice caps to a particular degree, which has a profound effect on the planet in all ways. You can't have that happen without seeing life change as well as Gaia change and you've seeing it already. What happens when you take that which is heavy on the poles [ice] and you melt it? It then becomes cold water added to that which is a very, very gentle and finite balance of temperature in the seas of the planet (1). The first thing that happens is a redistribution of the weight of water on the thin crust of the earth from ice at the poles to new water in the seas. The results become earthquakes and volcanoes, and you're seeing them, aren't you? You are having earthquakes in places that are not supposed to have earthquakes. Volcanoes are coming to life in a way that you've not seen before on a regular basis. There will be more. Expect them.

Is it too much to ask of a Human Being that if you live by a volcano that you know might erupt, maybe you ought to move? Yet there will be those who say, "It hasn't erupted in my lifetime or my parents' lifetime or my grandparents' lifetime; therefore, it won't." You may have a surprise, for all things are changing. That is what is happening to Gaia.

Now we say it again. This is not punishment to humanity. The things that are happening on the planet today are not meant as the final step of Gaia in order to kill the civilization of humanity. I say this, for right now this message is on the lips of those who want to startle and scare you and give you fear, that is not what's happening. What is happening on this planet is a shift that will create a planet that's going to last a long time, allowing you what you need - more food in the ocean than you've ever seen before!

(2) The second thing the melting ice caps give you is about ecology. I'll give you this prediction in a moment. There is a Human 3D paradigm that says everything gets "used" and then goes away. But nature doesn't work that way, and our prediction is going to go against everything you have been told. I'm going to give you a parable and the prediction in a moment, but before that, I'm going to give you the explanation of the birds and the fish.

In the last few weeks, fish have been washing up dead in certain lakes by the hundreds of thousands, if not millions. Birds have been falling from the sky. I'm going to make a statement way in advance of what science is going to tell you. All of it can be traced to the water cycle - all of it. It's always about the weather, a cycle of weather you've not seen before. Do you remember a few years ago when whales were beaching themselves? Did you notice that this attribute stopped? But while they were beaching themselves every year, many Human Beings were in fear, saying, "It's the end of the world. They're committing suicide."

The whales beached themselves because the magnetics of the earth shifted so greatly that their navigational system [the magnetite in their biology, which is their migration compass] steered them right into the land. The land didn't move; the magnetics did. Therefore, you might say their internal inherited migration map was flawed. The reason it's not happening now is because the calves, the generation beyond the one that beached themselves, figured it out and rewrote the maps. Nature [Gaia] does this. So the next generation didn't repeat it. Instead, it realigned itself to the migratory lay lines and now whales don't beach themselves nearly as often.

The magnetics of the planet continue to shift and the birds are unaware. Like the whales, many of the birds have migrated themselves right into a high place in the atmosphere, which pummeled them to death by freezing rain and hail. Then they fall from the sky. It's the weather cycle. Will they continue to do this? Some will, for awhile, and then they will figure it out and recalibrate. That's what nature does.

You might say, "Well, nature's way is severe." It is not severe. It is a positive learning system that allows generations of birds to be around next time. The few deaths allow for the many to continue their life cycle and their lineage on the earth.

I want you to analyze the fish that have washed up. Let science reveal this as well. I want you to analyze the fish. They have something in common. They're all juveniles. And why is that? What do you know about the water cycle? What do you know about cold water and the life cycle of certain fish and their habits of reproduction? I will tell you the layers of water are changing in temperature and that is going to change the life cycle of the oceans and lakes. The juvenile fish are the most susceptible to death by becoming too cold, especially the ones of the kind that washed up dead. By the tens of thousands, the cold killed them. It is the water cycle. Will it continue? For awhile, until they acclimate, until they recalibrate for the cold - and they will. Nature does that.

The Parable of the Rainbow Room

I want to give you a parable, a metaphor of life, and it goes like this. There is a room we will call the Rainbow Room. In this room, all the colors of the rainbow present themselves linearly, one at a time, and they change every few thousand years. The room needs this to exist, and that's why it's called the Rainbow Room. For thousands of years, the room is yellow, then it turns into the blue and the red, the purples, the greens and slowly, the room goes through all the colors of the rainbow. The colors take their turn in the spectrum, one at a time.

In this room, I would like to introduce you to some creatures - smart, intelligent and sacred, all born during a time when the color in the room was red. Their parents were also born during the red cycle, and even their grandparents. In fact, as far back as they had recorded history, the room was always red. It's all they've ever known. Therefore, you might say they have a red consciousness and they expect red. Everywhere they go, they work with red. They are the red people.

Over time, the Rainbow Room starts to do what it always has done and slowly begins to move into its next color, purple. The room starts to become purple. What happens to those who have always known red? The first thing is fear. The red people say, "Here comes something odd and unusual, and it has never happened before! It's dark and somehow scary. We must have done it. We must be responsible. There is no other explanation! Therefore, we must find ways to stop the purple. It's supposed to be red. Purple is bad."

But even among the red people, there are a few who say, "We welcome the purple. We don't know why it's here, but we recognize that it's appropriate. Although we've always been red and we don't understand the purple, we're not afraid of it. Ancient esoteric prophesy told us that someday a shift in the red would come. God bless the purple." And that's the energy you sit in now, dear ones, for that which has been normal on this planet for all of these thousands of years is about to shift. When it does, it's going to present more anomalies than birds falling out of the sky or fish washing up on the shore or melting ice caps. I'll tell you what to look for.

The Prediction: The Renewal of the Life Cycle

When you change the temperature strata of the oceans of the earth, things start to change, for the life cycle of the food in the ocean depends upon that which is the smallest. The plankton of the planet survive in certain temperatures, and that's changing. Throw away what you think you know about how it's all supposed to work, and instead think "renewal" or "how did it begin." This will serve you to understand what is happening now. This cycle is built to replenish the ocean with life and not always by sustaining the kind that was there.

Let us just talk about the ocean for a moment. We won't even get to what's happening in the air and what mammals might experience. Let's just speak of the ocean. Have you heard about the salmon? What has your science warned you against? You're overfishing! The sea is dying. The coral is dying. The reefs are going away. You're not seeing the food chain that used to be there. You've overfished everything. Fishing quotas have been set up to help this. Oh, all those little people in the red room - they don't know about the purple. Red people only know about the red paradigm.

Did you hear about the salmon recently? There's too many of them! In the very place where quotas are in place so you won't overfish, they're jumping in the boats! Against all odds and any projections from environmentalists or biologists, they're overrunning the oceans in Alaska - way too many fish.

What does that tell you? Is it possible that Gaia takes care of itself? That's what it tells you! Perhaps this alignment is going to keep humanity fed. Did anybody think of this? What if Gaia is in alliance with you? What if the increase in consciousness that raised your DNA vibration has alerted Gaia to change the weather cycle and get ready to feed humanity? Are you looking at the ocean where the oil spill occurred? It's recovering in a way that was not predicted. What's happening?

The life cycle itself is being altered by the temperature change of the ocean and much of what you have believed is the paradigm of life in the sea is slowly changing. A new system of life is appearing, as it has before, and is upon you in your lifetime. It will compliment what you know and expose you to a new concept: Gaia regularly refreshes the life cycle on Earth.

Within this process, there will be the extinction of certain plants and animals, birds and fish. My advice to you, especially to those environmentalists, is to understand the cycle of life so that you may relax with what nature has always done. It puts life on the planet to serve the planet for a time. When certain life no longer serves the planet in the ways it used to, it takes it away. The extinction of life, especially through weather change, is normal for Gaia. It is honored, appropriate and normal, even if you don't think so. Don't try to save all the disappearing animals, fish and birds! Some are supposed to go away. And, dear ones, don't assign all this activity to something you did to cause it!

The red people are stressing. The purple is here, and they are trying to figure out what they did wrong. They don't know they are in the Rainbow Room. They think they are in the RED ROOM. This is what the Rainbow Room does; it changes colors. So as the room does what it has always done, the red people are sitting there in fear trying to figure out what it is that they did that possibly could have caused the purple to appear.

The Rainbow Room is beautiful. The color purple is significant. Going from red to purple has metaphysical significance within this parable, but I'll let you figure it out. For those who are into colors, there's a reason why I gave those two. The earth is becoming more sacred than it's ever been before. Gaia is with you in this. It's cooperating in ways you never thought it could, in the way biologists said it would not. You think you're killing it? Instead, it's giving birth to an altered ecological system.

Human Consciousness

Let me talk about Human consciousness and what is happening. If you've studied what I have said in these last months, I gave a channelling recently called, "The End of History." It's a metaphor that means the end of the way things used to be. Instead, it's a rebirth of the way things can be. So, what is changing? It's Human nature. What is it a Human will do intuitively that they never have done before?

History tells you that Humans separate. Have you ever looked at Europe and wondered how so many countries could be so close together and yet they have different languages and different cultures and in such a small area? Let me tell you how it happened. It's called Human nature. When some Humans don't like the others, they wall themselves off, and through hundreds of years, they develop unique languages and never unify with the others. In fact, they war with them. They conquer them. We've talked about this before. That's what Humans do. They separate and conquer. They pull things apart. They don't put much together.

Even that which is the most sacred to humanity became separated and organized spirituality. You put God into boxes, and when one person had another idea, you created another box. You separated yourselves from God. Pretty soon, you had hundreds of boxes representing the beliefs and teachings of one Creator. In the process, you pointed fingers at the other boxes and made them "evil." Then you even started conquering them. That's what Humans have done in the RED ROOM for eons. Well, I will tell you that that is changing.

I gave you some information before and I would like to mention it again. The last thing you'd ever expect to happen is for big money to change on the planet, yet it just did. You created your own recession by demanding a new way of banking. You're not done yet with banks or insurance, but you are beginning to create a system of integrity where the world can work together financially.

We told you there'd come a time on the planet when there'd be only five currencies because the continents would decide to put countries together, not separate them. Do you know who was the model? It's the United States. What an experiment you had! Imagine: Could you take many different states that were governed separately, yet didn't have any visible borders, and give them one currency? It worked. It has worked for well over 100 years. Against all odds, it worked.

Fifty years ago, with the end of the last world war, the Europeans saw what the USA did and emulated it. It has become the European Union. After the war, they postulated, "What if we took many of the countries of Europe, ones who have warred with each other since the beginning of recorded civilization, and we unified them? We will take away the borders and give them one currency." They were laughed at! Yet today, you're seeing it.

Today, their monetary system is more valuable than yours! Where am I going with this? Listen - here is an attribute, a postulate, an axiom of this new earth energy: Separatism kills. Unity is the survival of humanity. You will start putting things together and not taking them apart. And the more you put them together, the more you will unify. Then slowly you'll realize that the goal is to put things together, not tear them apart. What has the European Union created? I'll tell you. It isn't the Euro. It has created a group of countries that will never go to war with each other again! They can't. They trade with each other. Think about it. That's what we're talking about.

Don't be surprised if those many boxes of organized spirituality start to unify, because there's more strength if they do. They'll reach more people if they do. You're going to start seeing this eventually, or the individual boxes will fade away.

The New Politics

Now let me give you something for the far future, and something you won't believe or understand. It will be the end of the system of politics that you have now. When you start to understand the new attributes of energy on the planet, it no longer suits you to have opposition parties. Instead, what suits you is to have those who run for office to each have their own message apart from a party. And when you go to the polls, you will vote for their message, not their affiliation.

Instead of separating through affiliation, they will have unity through purpose. They will have ideas that are unique and beautiful, instead of those that are either in one box or the other. Someday, the two-party system will look as old to you as today's dictators on the earth strutting their stuff. They're going away, you know? Or did you notice that?

Some are saying, "Yes, but obviously, you don't know how Earth politics works, Kryon. The funding must be accomplished through party affiliations." Really? What if millions could all be informed at once, and only give $1 each? Does that need a party? Watch and see.

Let me tell you about an outrageous idea starting to happen in Brazil. Right now there is a committee saying, "What if we take all of the countries of South America and eliminate the borders, and eventually plan on one currency?" Sound familiar? That's eventually going to be one of the five currencies of the world.

Unification is going to create strength and peace on this planet, and in the process that elephant in the room that keeps it from happening, which you call terrorism, which you believe is the big problem in the Middle East, will take a twist that nobody, nobody can foretell. I've talked about it. Were you shocked when the Soviet Union fell over? Wasn't that the crux of why massive amounts of armaments were put together? Isn't that why the Pentagon is so big? It all fell over almost overnight. Did anybody expect that? It will be just as shocking. A problem that today is before you without a solution will become history, and unity can begin.

The Potentials Continue

Eventually this shift of unity will spread to Africa, which will represent a healed continent that won't have AIDS anymore. And a healed continent that has no major disease will not have dictators who take advantage of a sick population. This healed continent will be one of the most powerful economies on the planet, and it's going to beat China in the economy game. Why? Because Africa has no unified economic or doctrinal history. They'll start fresh in a new energy. While China still struggles with the old guard representing over 1,000 years of protocol, they won't be able to compete with a society with nothing to unlearn.

These are the potentials that are before me, which continue to be before me for the future of your planet. I sit before Lemurians and Sumerians. I sit before those who have lived before. I sit before Shamanic energy. You expected it, dear ones, and you knew it was coming. Now, here you are to change it.

Dear Human Being, 2011may be a challenging year because of the changes before you, because of Gaia that is responding to you. You have the energy of the ancients here and that of the ancestors, and they all sit in this room. Can't you feel it? They're all looking at you and saying, "Well done. You're going to get through it."

[Kryon pauses.]

Just let me sit with you for another minute.

[Long pause]

And so it is.

KRYON


WHAT ARE THE MOON AND PLANETS UP TO AT THE MOMENT?

The current Moon Cycle started with a new moon on the 4th May and ends with the dark moon on 1st June. It is called the Hawthorn Moon Cycle in the Pagan and Celtic traditions.

The planets have been forming a spectacular sequence in the sky with the four planets closest to the Earth (Venus, Mercury, Mars and Jupiter) huddled together in the eastern dawn sky. On 21st May, Mercury, Venus and Mars are still nearby in the dawn, with Jupiter just above them. Mercury passes south of Mars on that day, while Venus passes south of Mars two days later on 23rd May. Uranus and Neptune are not far to the west and the dwarf planets Ceres and Eris are also nearby. It is really only Saturn that is well away across in the evening sky.

The Moon is north of Jupiter on the morning of 29th May and north of Mars, Venus and Mercury on the morning of 31st May.

At Dark Moon on 1st June, there is a partial eclipse of the Sun over the Arctic, visible from Greenland, Iceland, far N Norway NE Russia, N Japan, N Alaska and N&NE Canada. From Reykjavik in Iceland, the eclipse is from 21.15 to 22.48 when the Moon covers 36% of the Sun.

Full Moon is on Tuesday 17th May in the sign of Sagittarius and that day is also International Day against Homophobia.

The full Moon on 17th May is particularly important in the Buddhist tradition, because that is when the birthday of Buddha and of his enlightenment and passing into a state of bliss, or Nirvana, is celebrated. Called WESAK, this is the spiritual high point of the year, when it is believed that all illuminated beings invoke a great blessing for the Earth. Traditions include spending the night before in fasting and chanting, lighting up the house and garden and sacred places with many lanterns and watering special trees, traditionally Bodhi trees that are ringed with little oil lamps. Money is also given to the poor.

25th May is Africa Day and 26th May is National Sorry Day in Australia in honour of the Aborigines.

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