Sagittarius
~ Solstice
Fulfillment of Purpose Meditation
Fulfillment
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SouledOut.org's Meditation Focus theme for 2011 approaches the end of Calendar year as we embody our awareness of the zodiacal energies of the Lighted Way relating to Embrace the Unknown ... Fulfillment of Purpose.
One way to participate in group alignment is to meditate upon this spiritual focus as presented in our Sagittarius Festival Calendar.
Penetrating The Light of Life Itself
We Know The One
Throughout the Sagittarius cycle, each Calendar day's seed thought is portrayed in the graphic representation and links associated with the Keynote on the daily page. Beginning after the new moon on Thursday, November 24, we ask all to observe this festival cycle by aligning with the daily focus.
You are encouraged to continue with this meditation channel during the moon cycle surrounding the December 10 full moon in Sagittarius~Gemini. You may want to bookmark the Calendar, or consider making it the startup page in your browser for the entire month, in order to participate on a daily basis. The Calendar works optimally in full browser windows, rather than tabbed windows. Another suggestion, since it is updated daily, is to set your Browser Cache to "Compare each time the page is viewed."
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2011 Sagittarius Meditation Theme
This cycle's full moon in Sagittarius cycle begins with the new moon on November 24, Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. May this alignment flavor the month to follow with great gifts of gratitude.
Our meditation theme for the month relates to Fulfillment of Purpose and, beyond the full moon event, observance of the Solstice on December 21.
This month surrounding the full moon in Sagittarius follows the burning ground of Scorpio. Having dispelled illusions, we are now free to pursue Divine direction. The Light of Sagittarius illumines our path as we prepare to climb the mountaintop in Capricorn.
We see the goal, we reach that goal and then we see another. (1)
Annually we align with the cycle's planetary hierarchical meditation beginning each year at the December Solstice in preparation for the outpouring of spiritual energies at the upcoming Wesak event.
And, every seven years from December 21–28 we observe the New Group of World Servers Festival week. The most recent occurrence was in 2005, so for the 2011 cycle, in preparation for the next NGWS Festival to take place in 2012, we are inspired to regard the week beginning on the December Solstice this cycle by honoring good ideas being implemented in present time, that promise to have lasting positive impact on humanity and other kingdoms of nature.
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Sagittarius Full Moon Festival
In contemplation of the Light of Sagittarius, we are called to rise ever higher to the opportunity of the Solstice, aligning our service in the world.
In Sagittarius, the intellect which has been developed, used and finally illumined, becomes sensitive to a still higher type of mental experience and to this we give the name of intuitive perception. There come flashes of light upon problems; a distant yet possible vision of attainment is seen; the man begins to climb out of the depths to which he has descended in Scorpio and sees ahead of him the mountain in Capricorn which he knows he must eventually climb. (2)
It is through the battlefield of Scorpio that we are transmuted and now may become single-minded in service to the One Life.
He walks no longer in the dark, for he sees what he has to do and he therefore makes rapid progress and travels "fast upon the Way." He "flies from point to point, searching for the arrows which he has discharged." He has, figuratively speaking, to dismount constantly from his white horse (the developed and purified personality) and find where the arrows of intuitional aspiration will take him; he travels upon the "wings of the soul" (note the relationship to the winged feet of Mercury, the messenger of the Gods) and becomes, in his own personality, himself the winged God: Mercury, as you know, governs Gemini, the polar opposite of Sagittarius. This he does until he has established a balanced relationship between the personality and the soul and can function as either at any desired moment with equal facility. (2)
The dual nature of the disciple and the struggle between the human and animal natures is represented in the Centaur, the ancient symbol for Sagittarius. Later the Centaur was replaced by the symbol of the Archer on the white horse, signifying the one-pointed disciple working with the soul.
In alignment to Purpose, we are given a glimpse of this far distant goal. Fixing our attention, we become poised and aim for it with the arrow of fixed intention. Keeping our focus on the long term goal enables us to deal with those short term difficulties encountered in reaching it.
While we observe the seemingly chaotic world events and consider them as manifestation of the evolving Plan of God, we may similarly contemplate our personality issues, daily struggles and the times where our aim goes askew and gain a sense of perspective in light of our spiritual goal of achieving the greatest good, on behalf of All-that-Is.
Through our evolving identification with the Divine essence in all, the unity consciousness requisite for the good of the whole ~ All of Life ~ is developed by means of the Yoga of Synthesis.
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Guidance in preparing for this meditation
If at all possible, we suggest being in meditation at the exact time of the full moon. For this month's global meditation, we at SouledOut.org will meditate as a group on Friday, December 9 at 9:00 pm PST on (05:00 UT Saturday, December 10). All who wish to join in along with us are welcome, however if you are unable to do so, choose a time within 12 hours before or after the solstice to participate in this planetary meditation.
We suggest you pause at points in the Meditation, wherever you are naturally inclined, to allow the energy and information to come in fully, and to be at one with the energies invoked.
2011 Sagittarius Global Meditation
The
Full Moon in Sagittarius ~ Gemini
Saturday, Dec. 10 at 6:36 am PST (14:36 UT)
We mentally link up with people of goodwill everywhere, as part of the united group channel through which the spiritual forces can become available. Affirming this channel, "We stand poised united as One Soul with our Spiritual Hierarchy." We hold the focus.
We now visualize and become the Chalice we have together created, as a grid of light all over the earth connecting the light of every lightworker and each sacred energy vortex. This network serves as a conduit through which the heavenly blessings may flow through every one of us and to the planet Earth.
When we have achieved this, we join in the creative work ...
United, we rise to meet the light. We focus and direct our thought tothe gateway that is Sagittarius. In response, it swings open wide and we are bathed in scintillating light.
The light illumines our collective higher mind and we sense our intellect is being further transformed into intuition. A new awareness is born from our present clarity.
We see, united, our two-fold nature as form and Soul. Where there was duality, we see synthesis and at-one-ment. We are moreover impressed to understand how right use of thought and speech brings us even closer to Unity, clearing the way to our Spiritual evolution.
We see our Divine direction clearly, and we sense our ability to make progress on the Path and to walk the way of balance. As we find equilibrium, a perfect place of stillness is revealed within. In this place and space we are reaching an ever more pure dimension of higher mind, and we are able to achieve a more enlightened state of consciousness.
In our mind's eye, we see a point of light. It becomes a beam of light and leads us to the very center of Light. We feel our mind being transcended by the Universal Spiritual Mind. The words, "Not my will, but thy will be done" ring out as a beautiful, potent bell that calls us to service.
At times we are asked to embrace the unknown. In response, the energy of Sagittarius fills our collective mind with the gift of receptivity to new ideas ~ possibilities and solutions that will lead to the fulfillment of our Unity of Purpose.
As selfless, consecrated, creative beings of light and sound, we now carry this Spiritual inspiration into every corner of our world.
We will seek and find right relationships of purpose, and in this will touch hundreds, who in turn will touch thousands, who will then touch millions, revealing what we hold to be true ~ we are all One!
Holy
Spirit, be in us,
think through us.
Let Divine ideas
become our ideas!
Throughout the cycle, we may utilize ...
The Great Invocation
From
the point of light within the Mind of God
Let Light stream forth into our minds
Let LIGHT descend on Earth.
From
the point of love within the Heart of God
Let Love stream forth into our hearts
May LOVE increase on Earth.
From
the center where the Will of God is known
Let purpose guide our wills
The PURPOSE which the masters know and serve.
From
the center which we call Humanity
Let the Plan of Love and Light work out
And may it seal the door
where evil dwells.
Let
Light and Love and Power restore the Plan on Earth.
Let Light and Love and Power restore the Plan on Earth.
Let LIGHT and LOVE and POWER
restore the Planet Earth!
- adapted version (3)
We now continue to hold the high space throughout this most auspicious phase of the full moon, an important time to still the mind and maintain inner peace, always a time of spiritual retreat and contact.
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Sagittarius Information Synthesis
The Light of Sagittarius: A beam of directed, focused Light
In
this the point of light becomes the beam,
revealing a greater light ahead and
illumining the way to the centre of the light. (4)
The Lighted Way The entire zodiac can be approached and understood from the angle of light ~ the inner light, soul light ~ and its unfolding, increasing radiance is the manifestation of our divine nature.(5) Study of the 12 different lights for each of the constellations of the zodiac reveals the symbolic story of the growth of the light body within the Soul of Humanity (the Macrocosm) and within each of us (the Microcosm), and will finally make clear the very purpose of God.
December Solstice The Winter Solstice occurs each year on (or within a day or two from) December 21. At this time each year the Christ energy enters the Earth, infusing our world with the ideal of perfection and the desire for a re-merging with the One. As the light returns, we may join the Spiritual Hierarchy in beginning their meditation to prepare for the coming Wesak.
Sagittarius Zodiacal Deity "Sagittarius, we are told, is the spirit of truth; it is the sum of all Truth growing out of individual revelation." (6) In Sagittarius, Soul consciousness in its early stages unfolds through the use of intuition and aspiration. Keynote: I vision. (7)
Sagittarius Labor of Hercules "Sagittarius has sometimes been called 'the sign of the effect of Scorpio'. The moment we have freed ourselves from illusion, that moment we enter into Sagittarius and we see the goal. We have never really seen it before, because between us and the goal there is always to be found that cloud of thought forms that prevents us from seeing it." (8)
New Group of World Servers Members of this group desire to uplift, teach and help others. They are identified by the selflessness of their service to the world and lack of personal ambition, coupled with a willingness to work behind the scenes without recognition.
One with The Divine When the Planetary Logos connects with the Solar Logos, Shamballa ~ or the Will of God ~ is their point of union. (9) We are called to connect there with Them, and in this way to embrace the Plan of Love and Light.
Yoga of Synthesis As we focus on the Oneness of All, we are able to express the self in light of the larger perspective and thereby assist in bringing through the Divine Plan and Purpose.
5 Forces Affecting Evolution These cosmic and systemic causes are responsible for the present crisis and difficult situation in the world.
Night Sky ~ Moon Dances During each lunar cycle the Moon, waxing and waning, journeys through the zodiac. It partners with and enlivens the sparkling stars and glowing planets along the way. As the Moon grows in the light provided by our Sun, we too grow in the light of our Soul.
The Autumn
Dipper? A Flying Horse? Time Traveling?
Navigate with Pegasus and Cassiopeia.
Locate Andromeda.
The ancient Babylonians called the Autumn Square,
also known as Pegasus, "The
Doorway to Paradise."
Sol
Visits Ophiuchus the Medicine Man
November 30 - December 17 the Sun and
Ophiuchus bless us with healing energy.
Additional links These readings may be of assistance in your Sagittarius meditation focus.
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Preparation for Participation in This Meditation Focus
If at all possible, we suggest being in meditation at the exact time of the full moon. If you are unable to do this, choose a time within 12 hours before or after to align with these energies and be part of this global meditation.
We at SouledOut.org plan will align for this global meditation the evening of Friday, December 9 at 9:00 pm PST (05:00 UT Saturday, December 10) ~ and all who wish to join in at this time are invited to do so. We also encourage utilizing SouledOut.org's Global Meditation in group formation at the exact time of the full moon, and whenever possible during this festival's safeguarding cycle.
Prior to your meditation take the needed time to create a sacred space and spiritually align your energies.
Consider what is the appropriate way to join in this meditation ... you may wish to participate in group formation on the physical plane as well as on the inner planes. Whether or not you choose to be "alone" on the physical plane, know you are uniting with many others who also are attuning to the energies available at this Global Festival, and that this group focus creates a powerful channel for the meditation to be potent and effective.
The Full Moon Festivals Culminate over a Five-Day Period ...
Our meditation focus beginning at the new moon leads into the two "days of preparation" immediately preceding the full moon. These are to be dedicated to spiritual reflection and detachment from everyday concerns, as each prepares to become a vessel for the energies of light and love they will receive and channel. At this time we hold the attitude of dedication and service, and seek to assume that attitude of receptivity to that which our soul will impart which will make us of spiritual use.
The day of the full moon itself is the "day of safeguarding," one of inner peace and silence during which we attempt to contact and consciously hold the energies for the rest of humanity. We will not formulate for ourselves what will happen, nor will we look for results or tangible effects. While one may not observe the exact moment when the moon is full, it's important to find some quiet time to reflect alone or use this opportunity to meditate with others of like mind and focus.
The two succeeding days are called the "days of distribution." We now turn the attention outwards, away from ourselves, and our efforts are to pass on the spiritual energies that have been contacted. We assist these spiritual energies, transformed into goodwill, in flowing to where there is greatest need.
We now continue to hold the high space throughout this most auspicious day of the full moon, an important time to still the mind and maintain inner peace, a time of spiritual retreat and contact. If you wish, feel free to continue use of this meditation for the entire month of Sagittarius.
The Full Moon Cycle We Are Observing ...
From new moon to new moon, Friday, November 25 through Saturday, December 24, 2011.
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Additional links
Sagittarius Synthesis Supplementary links for further understanding
Divine Truths of Deity These basic truths are commonly held by all the world's revealed religions.
Cosmic Identification It is through the practice of identification with the Divine Life itself that we may begin to comprehend the nature of Spirit. And, to bring Spirit fully into our daily lives is service to the One.
The Spiritual Kingdom Manifests We approach the Hierarchy and as this occurs, Humanity evolves into the Spiritual Kingdom.
The Fact of the Path to God "All paths lead to the same place," it is said. Indeed, that we are able to access this course is a key to our redemption out of matter in our inevitable return to Spirit.
Betelgeuse The sun Betelgeuse is a source of cosmic energy streaming towards our system. This influence reaches our system by way of the constellation Sagittarius. (10)
Transformation~Pluto Following Pluto's transit through the constellation Scorpio, Pluto now moves through the constellation Sagittarius and the sign Capricorn.
Mutable Cross This is the Cross of temporal and temporary change, of fluidity and of those constantly altering environments driving the soul within the form from one extreme of experience to another, which shuttles the life between the pairs of opposites. (11)
The Lunar Messenger, Sagittarius Full Moon (PDF) Circle of Goodwill's commentary for the Sagittarius full moon, "Signs of Transformation 5: The Base Centre"
Sagittarius
Full Moon Commentaries ~ WorldServiceGroup.com
Joann Bakula: A Clear Shaft of Light
Steve Nation: Orientation
Michelle Pearce: The Critical Time and Spiritual Creativity
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