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What About You? Jamie Catto 1 Giant Leap Visionary, JamieCatto, gets up close and personal with intimacy and authenticity.
Angel Therapy Charles Virtue Angel Expert and author, Charles Virtue discusses his life with the Angels and what they are trying to tell us right now.
His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama The Dalai Lama discusses our Ethical and Global Responsibility.
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WELCOME TO SAGE MAGAZINE Namaste……and welcome to the special Phoenix Distribution Edition of Sage Magazine – a digital platform with a powerful purpose to transcend all feelings of separateness and serve to empower and awaken the ‘Soul Traveller’ with insights, articles and incredible imagery to illuminate the magnificent journey that we are all taking together on this breathtaking planet! These past months we have gathered some amazing material and connected with many unique and heartfelt individuals; His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Sydney, Charle Virtue on the Gold Coast and Bunna Lawrie at a whale ceremony on St Andrews Beach Victoria. This edition is just a sample of Issue 2 of Sage Magazine that can be downloaded from our website. Head over to www.sagemagazine.net and enjoy the journey. I would like to make special mention to the powerful and loving community of healers, lightworkers and extraordinary individuals that have created home for us wherever we have landed, including a festival for peace at Palm Cove in far North Queensland, organised by Connect Magazine; I leave you with this awesome aerial view and pray peace to the planet through the activation and magnificence of the oceans and the mineral and crystal kingdoms…journey well soul travellers…
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WHAT ABOUT JAMIE CATTO? FINDING UNITY IN DIVERSITY BY SHAYNE LOCKE
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“Come into the room. Be here, present, vulnerable and authentic.” What drives someone who has sold 16 million albums with a highly successful dance band to shift his focus and spend the next 9 years travelling to over 50 countries and 5 continents? The end product, 1 Giant Leap resulted in Jamie Catto and his partner Duncan Bridgeman selling hundreds of thousands of albums and receive 2 Grammy nominations. However all the potential fame is not what drives Jamie Catto to keep asking the question “What About Me?” The answer is much simpler...Unity In Diversity.
think if people saw the truth, if people really knew what was going on in our heads, all the crazy truth of our dark appetites and self loathing, then we’d get rejected. But in fact, the opposite is true. It’s when we dare to reveal the truth that we unwittingly give everyone else permission to do the same. To stop holding their breathe for a moment and actually come into the room. Be here, present, vulnerable and authentic.” Jamie is visiting Australia this month to present creative master classes, film screenings and dance events as well as promoting his new “old” album, Jamie Catto and the happening – “As deep as we can go without drowning”. Although released last month through One World Music and Phoenix Distribution, the album was originally recorded during the two 1 Giant Leap albums.
As one of the founding members of the band Faithless (with hits like Insomnia, God Is a DJ and the Dido Collaboration One Step Too Far), Jamie’s project 1 Giant Leap was more a tapestry of wisdom and philosophy from world cultures and the inhabitants of this amazing planet, some well known and some not, but all with a Whilst musically mellower to either story worth telling. his Faithless or 1 Giant Leap projects, elements of both shine through, “We need to collectively admit that particularly in the songs Brothers and we’re not fine, we’re not confident Sisters (featuring the unmistakable vocals and balanced and good. We turn up to of Maxi Bliss – Faithless) and Searchlight work every day pretending we’re not which could have easily been lifted from neurotic and obsessed and insatiable the What About Me? album. Although and full of doubt, and we waste so this album lacks the amazing talents of much energy keeping up this mutual the 1 Giant Leap contributors such as pretence for each other because we Robbie Williams, KD Lang, Michael Stipe
(REM) and Alanis Morrisette, it makes up in the musical depth that leaves you wanting to press repeat. “The Happening project is all about getting a bunch of musicians together who are used to making a lot of commercial music to have almost like... musician health camp where they just play what they find is beautiful and spacious. The other way we described the Happening is like...I love making film music and cant wait around for someone to hire me to do a film score every time I want to do it...so what I do is I think up an imaginary film, gather together all the musicians and we improvise a film score scene by scene to a film that doesn’t exist. These incredible improvisations come through and in the end we are left with a beautiful film score for a film... that doesn’t exist. There is a beautiful purity to that though.” In fact there is nothing Jamie Catto produces that doesn’t make you want to put the music to the film within our minds. It is that emotion that Jamie has redeveloped in all his projects, from the early days of Faithless to the workshop events such as What About You? and What About Dance?
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“WE’RE ARE ON A MISSION TO MAKE SELFREFLECTION HIP ...JUST LONG ENOUGH TO SAVE US” “We want to put our own selves into the work. We want to create a movement of introspection and self inquiry where the viewer becomes the subject of the piece. It’s about you. If we dare to show ourselves in all our raw glory, really express what’s going on in the chaos and the shadows then we have a chance to connect to something real in our audience. Because when I talk about me, you’ll hear about you”
else’s. Not condemning and rejecting everybody, including everybody and knowing that we are all freaks. It is all welcome.”
Jamie’s honesty is what makes his story and his vision so compelling. Comedian Stephen Fry commented that “Jamie Catto is kind, wise, open, boundlessly energetic, optimistic & passionate. He has a remarkable ability to light fires under otherwise reluctant The workshops that Jamie conducts people. I adore him.” with his partner Raisa, were born from the idea of 1 Giant Leap. Lighting fires is what Jamie excels at. His knack to film people at their absolute “Just like 1 Giant Leap, embracing the rawness is what has made 1 Giant Leap human experience is a huge part of such a worldwide phenomenon. Jamie these workshops as well because in pulls no punches and delivers the truth our upbringing, even in spiritual circles however brutal or gut wrenching that it has been about “we are on a journey may be. away from the darkness towards the light” and I think that is a bit of a “We’re on a mission to make selfcrippled way to go through life. We are reflection hip for just a moment, just very much about a journey to include long enough to save us. If we can all all of ourselves, to love all of ourselves, collectively acknowledge our insanity, not neglect the dark less attractive bits shrug and roll our eyes at each other at and keep all the nice bits that fit in the how nuts it is being a human, let alone brochure. having to pretend every day that we’re normal, the amount of energy we’ll We are all about taking people on a inherit that has been wasted on the journey towards darkness and light. mask will be enough to creatively solve Towards wholeness. To appreciate any global crisis.“ our own wholeness and everybody
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WHAT ABOUT YOU? WHAT ABOUT intimacy? Intimacy workshops “What about us” is all about having a deeper connection with everyone in your life. Your partner, friends, people at work. Communicating without manipulation, without coercion, with visibility, with vulnerability. Drinking the richness of when we are a bit more vulnerable and more open with each other. Raisa, my partner has bought so much of that to my life, we now run those workshops, not only for couples, for all takers. It’s about having a deeper more present connection with everyone and everything in our lives.
WHAT ABOUT dance?
WHAT ABOUT you? I have discovered that people don’t know how to tap into their creativities (sic). It’s not really taught. At school you are given some colours or some paints and you might be taught how to life draw but you’re not really taught how to draw the creativity, the ideas, bring the projects out of yourself and manifest them into the world – take an idea onto planet earth with a barcode and everyone loving it. So it’s my great excitement because I have a long experience of lots of different projects where i get a little idea into my head and actually manage to manifest it and give form and get everyone to join in. I really know a lot about that, so that was really the beginning of the workshops, taking groups and facilitate it, getting their projects, getting their creativity, getting their passion out of them into the world; into actual art, practice, projects. It’s not only creativity either. It is anyone that wants to do anything but doesn’t really know how to get it out of themselves. And it has gone deeper and deeper mainly because of the links to 1 Giant Leap and it becomes a twin trail of both an outward journey into your creativity, creating a project, creating a new business, but also you learn that the journey itself of creativity is an inward journey because it is showing you...you.
What about Dance is much more freestyle, much less lead. It is more about getting into your body and shaking it to really great music. Where we live it is quite hard to find a good place to dance which isn’t techno music or five rythms. Sometimes we want to dance without steps without being lead. Coming to a great place with great people and shaking it to some brilliant music.
CONSCIOUS CONTRIBUTION If you can’t afford to make it to one of my workshops, you should still come along. It is another form of being inclusive. If you don’t have the workshop cost, I don’t want you to miss it, that’s ridiculous. We are working hard to spread the message that we don’t want to feed the model that says money equals participation because there is a wide breadth of people with different incomes, different styles and I want them all in the room. If you have the time and commitment to be in the room while I do this, then I want you there. The price is a penny less than you not coming.
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Faithless was a British electronica band consisting of Maxi Jazz, Sister Bliss and Rollo. The group is best known for their dance songs (”Insomnia” ”God Is a DJ” and ”We Come 1”). Faithless recorded six albums. During their career they sold over 15 million records worldwide. The first song Jamie wrote with Rollo and Sister Bliss when they met in Faithless Islington studios. Later picked up by Danny Boyle for his ’Life Less ordinary’ movie. Jamie was rumored to have laid his vocal down naked...no comment
Two musicians set out to create a multimedia project that would encompass a CD, DVD and cinematic presentation that would offer a complete artistic statement.
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The project offers music, digital video footage shot over the course of six months by Catto and Bridgeman, images, rhythms and spoken word content. The project spawned 2 albums, 2 dvds, workshops, a TV series, 2 grammy nominations and a top 10 hit. BUY 1 GIANT LEAP ALBUMS & DVD HERE
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From the stillpoint within comes the entire universe of our feeling states. This collaboration between Jamie Catto and Alex Forster reflects our deepest emotions our sadness and our ecstasy, our fear and courage - and the unchanging space in which they swirl. An evocative combination of electronic and organic world music, Internal brings us a powerful complement for yoga and body-based practices or whenever we long for the experience of letting go and losing ourselves amidst our vast inner landscapes.
With the help of reggae-dub producer Nick Manasseh, Jamie and Aluta created an irresistibly cool and positive mix of tracks showcasing Aluta’s rhythmic vocals and supported by a whole host of international reggae artists.
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˜The Struggle Continues is an album whose time has come. It documents a fight for freedom still ongoing, yet offers Hope, Relief, Inspiration and Respite through the powerful Harmony of its music and message.
JAMIE CATTO & THE HAPPENING An incredible ensemble of very sensitive talents who improvised the entire recording with no song being played more than once. The result is stunning. The recording showcases a very special combination of top-notch musicianship with elements of world fusion and enough funky, soulful and instrumental pop sensibility to keep the music accessible and danceable. Produced and performed by Jamie Catto (1 Giant Leap/Faithless) and featuring the likes of Duncan Bridgeman (1 Giant Leap), Maxi Jazz (Faithless), DJ Swamp and Dave Randall. This is an exquisite, spacious late night album. BUY THE HAPPENING ALBUM HERE
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HIS HOLINESS, THE XIV DALAI LAMA
A MAN OF PEACE Story by Shayne Locke
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A MAN OF COLOUR
small band of supporters continue to lobby the governments in each country to help make Tibet free once again.
The life of Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, has been the subject of many books, movies and blogs. His life has been lived in exile since he was 23, and as the leader of a nation without a land, the responsibilities would be enough to make the ordinary person give up.
“Everyone wants a happy life. We do not want suffering. Do not want problems. However, most problems are actually our own creation. So here’s the big contradiction. No one wants problems. But we create problems by ourselves. Nobody intentionally creates problems. We become slave of emotions, such as hatred, anger, attachment.”
At the age of 78, the Dalai Lama still continues to travel the world giving his message of love and A powerful message considering that the plight of acceptance to the thousands that attend his public his people is still far from being resolved. Yet he talks. stands on stage and admits that he has no hatred towards the Chinese race and even likes Chinese Standing in an auditorium filled with 10,000 people Food. It is at this point that he places his hands on his during his recent Sydney visit, I couldn’t help but belly and laughs with the fervor of a schoolboy. The wonder at the diversity in attendance. Buddhist, laughter is infectious and soon we are all laughing. Christian, Hindu, religion is not the heart of his This is the Dalai Lama. This is his message. There message. Understanding the human condition is. is no point being anything but happy in life, even when the problems seem monumental. And no one understands the human condition more than the Dalai Lama. The core teaching of The Dalai Lama is a man of contrasting colours. Buddhism – the Four Noble Truths (based around an Peaceful and patient, yet serious and emotional understanding of suffering)– have been a doctrine when it comes to his people and the struggle they experienced first hand by the Tibetans as they are have experienced. Yet in all this he recognizes that forced to live either in exile or within Tibet under suffering is the result of the human condition; a extreme conditions placed upon them by the product of the emotions we let loose in our minds. Chinese. “We have these emotions, emotions also are a part A sad state of affairs, which has lead to self- of our mind. But our brilliant brain has the ability immolations and protests now taking place over to have some control over our emotions. Not a widening area of Tibet. Some protests have also necessarily religious faith. taken place outside Tibet and China. In the midst of all the suffering, His Holiness and a comparatively
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Of course religious faith is also very, very useful, but to ordinary people, use our common sense, long term interest, and wider perspective that we can realize that some of these emotions are very harmful.”
temporary. To be human is basic. As Buddhists, we Tibetans revere human life as the most precious gift and regard the Buddha’s philosophy and teaching as a path to the highest kind of freedom. A goal to be attained by men and women alike.
From a personal perspective, it was this exact point, Common Sense that was the key fact that opened my understanding and acceptance of Buddhism; it was all just common sense and it goes hand in hand when it comes to understanding the Four Noble Truths - The truth of suffering; the truth of the origin of suffering, the truth of the cessation of suffering and the truth of the path leading to the cessation of suffering.
Being in the presence of a man like the Dalai Lama, leaves you wondering about our lives and the legacy we will leave behind. Will I be someone who passes away without really living or will I have a legacy like the Dalai Lama who travels the world delivering his message of peace, urging us to be mindful of how we live our lives?
Possibly the most accurate summation of the human condition and the legacy we leave behind was Whilst it can appear at first a negative viewpoint of contained within the Dalai Lama’s book, The Art of life, we soon come to realize that by understanding Happiness. and recognizing suffering, we can begin to change our way of thinking. “Man surprised me most about humanity. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. “Since these problems are our own creation. First we Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. check our emotion. We try to make better awareness And then he is so anxious about the future that he about world of emotion through education…. does not enjoy the present; the result being that he through study, and also use our common sense.” does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having Checking our emotions is never an easy process never really lived.” however as the Dalai Lama stated, “it is all a part of our mind.....these emotions are very much based In an auditorium of thousands, the lives of all on mental projection. They are just an illusion.” are touched by His Holiness as he continues his Fundamentally, it is all part of the human condition. worldwide pilgrimage to spread his gospel of peace, understanding and most of all happiness. If I say, ”I am a monk.” or ”I am a Buddhist,” these are, in comparison to my nature as a human being,
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A MESSAGE FROM KYINZOM DHONGDUE
The path ahead is no doubt full of challenges for us, so are opportunities. The Tibetans need your support, from Delivered prior to the14th dalai lama public talks the Australians who cherish liberty and believe in a fair go. This I am a Tibetan born in a refugee camp in southern India. is why I’m urging you today to be part of this change for Tibet Guided by the vision of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Tibetan and join us in this journey for human freedom and justice. exiles have been given both a strong education and an unbreakable connection to Tibet’s rich history and culture. I For change to take place, we the people have to act. We stand here today as part of Tibet’s new generation, and with can’t be complacent. We can’t just blame the government. a strong belief that we can restore freedom in our homeland. Around the world, we witness history being written not by a powerful government or institution or individual, but by the I talk about Tibet with Australians from all walks of life – from people determined to bring change. politicians to the media to the ordinary citizen. Sometimes people’s feeling is one of powerlessness in the face of Just a month ago, Australians stood up against Sydney China’s rise. So I am here to tell you that your support does University for caving in to China’s pressure and cancelling a talk by the Dalai Lama that was planned during this visit. make a difference. Australians took a stand because it was the right thing to For us, in a democratic country, to say we are powerless does do. Thousands of Australians took action. As a result the not do justice to the courage shown by the Tibetans, who university reversed it decision. And earlier this week, His despite living under China’s rule for the last 60-odd years Holiness spoke to the students there. are not giving up. To say we are powerless also does not do justice to the incredible work done by His Holiness the Dalai So I urge you to join the Tibet movement in Australia. For our movement in Australia to become a greater force for Lama in building a resilient Tibetan society. change, we need you. When I think about the freedom struggle of my country, two Join the Australia Tibet Council. We are the biggest words that come to my mind are determination and hope. community of Australians and Tibetans taking action on Quite often, people ask me – the Chinese government is Tibet in Australia by mobilizing public support and by taking just too powerful, is there any hope for Tibet? And I say the voices of Australians concerned about Tibet to where it absolutely. One has to look at the full picture, one has to matters. take a long-term view, and not get carried away by China’s So what can you do today? power at its face value. China does have a lot of power today, economically and politically. But it also has a lot We are running a campaign – We stand together with the of challenges – socially, environmentally, politically and Dalai Lama – to show him and the Tibetan people that we morally. A truly sustainable, flourishing society is one where support the Tibet cause and that we are prepared to speak every citizen enjoys freedom and can attain the highest up for freedom and justice for the Tibetans. potential in his or her life. Visit our website, www.atc.org.au and become a Voice for In Tibet, its single biggest challenge is the lack of legitimacy. Tibet today. The new generation of Tibetans inside Tibet has only lived Kyinzom Dhongdue, Australian Tibet Council under the Chinese government. And what you will see today is their determination, their ever-growing determination, to Kyinzom Dhongdue is a reject China’s rule. From nomads fighting to maintain their campaigner with Australia Tibet Council, an organisation that traditional way of life to students defending their right to campaigns for the human rights learn in their mother tongue to monks and nuns protecting and freedoms of the Tibetan their ancient religious tradition. In exile, you will see the people. Kyinzom grew up in same determination among Tibetans who are scattered Dharamsala in India and was across the world but united by a common aspiration. schooled in the Tibetan Children’s We, in Australia, have to demonstrate the same courage shown by the Tibetans living directly under the Chinese government. Change must come to Tibet, Change must come to China, it is already on the horizon.
Village. After studying at Delhi University, Kyinzom worked as a journalist for the Times of India and The Asian Age. She moved to Australia in 2006.
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The Angelic Essence of Charles Virtue by Tanya Allison
In early July, Shayne and I had the absolute pleasure of catching up with Charles Virtue on the Gold Coast leg of his Australian visit, he is truly such a natural and centred man; he is walking his truth on this planet, completely comfortable in his own ‘skin’ and his peace is so infectious!
simply doesn’t work or vibrate on a positive level… society is changing and is prepared to stand up for what is becoming less and less tolerable. When we chose our evolution and our soul path, we chose to be happy – this is not an imagining in our mind, this is a knowingness in our spirit and the angels are so excited to help us find this As a teacher, his style is very much about self- deep fulfilment. empowerment…power to the people in their own lives, as opposed to letting others give us permission to live The ultimate question of ‘ are the angels up there waiting it their way. This is the ‘Age of Doing’ not following, no for us to communicate with them?’ is best answered with more pedestaling. The essence of Charles’ work is to be a quote by Charles’ mother Doreen Virtue – ‘ those who real.....and to truly share how working with the angels has write more letters, get more mail.’ When we invite the helped him to overcome his own personal problems and angels into our conversation and internal dialogue we mistakes. are opening up to a realm of goodness and oneness – we are transcending the plague of humanity that is ‘You have For over 6 years now, Charles has been teaching from the what I want and in order for me to get it, I must take it from heart; sharing a very grounded, organic and easy way to you!’ communicate and work with the energies of the angelic realm. Charles aligns with Archangel Michael, whose This is the root of all conflict – all. We are not at peace, we purpose is to eliminate fear from the world and this is are in a stalemate and any major change can only happen reflected in Charles’ ability to eliminate our fears and collectively “We are the swell of the wave of change that illuminate our abilities....to recognise the angelic guidance is coming right now”. that is our natural birthright. Charles is very free around his journey with Doreen The end of 2012 gave all of us a choice point for our Virtue as mum, totally able to separate the mother/son personal direction; will we go deeper into fear? Or will we relationship and admits he is a legitimate fan of a woman collectively realise that we can co-create with the Universe? so passionate and so driven. For Charles and his brother, The angels are here to shake us out of a complacent spell most of their childhood was spent in a bitter custody battle; and remind us of our unlimited resources. with their father a strict catholic and mum an empowered lightworker, Charles felt both spiritually confused and Charles shared that across all modalities the consensus conflicted; one way felt limited and the other limitless … is that we are ‘waking up’ right now to everything that basically he was afraid to make a decision at all!
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So Charles chose a path into medical school until the angels very gently guided him into his present life of travel, adventure, teaching and sharing – highlighting the truth that we are all meant to share all of our lessons along the way…not wait until we reach a level of ‘something’. No matter where you are on your spiritual path, there is somebody who aspires to be at that point – so share! I asked Charles if he was mentored or influenced by anyone in particular; Charles shared that he has made it a point to expose himself to as little influence as possible, so as not to contaminate or plagiarise a point – Charles will never be a teacher who teaches by quoting others – as long as there are problems in the world, there are still solutions to channel. However Charles has found Wayne Dwyer to be inspirational; a straight shooter who knows exact truth about energy and the power of thoughts and has relentlessly and fearlessly said this to the world in a more traditional format and acceptable mind set, that is needed for the many who may not subscribe to surrounding themselves in white light. Amidst many teaching commitments around the globe, Charles is working on a book based on his ”11 guidelines for the New Consciousness“ and has just recently released the ‘Angel Indigo Oracle Cards’ a joint project with Doreen Virtue, for and about the indigo child/adult. The indigo spirit is the personification of people ‘waking up’ and seeing that the world doesn’t work for them and how can they best change that. Charles has truly embraced this spirit and is walking his soul path and purpose for the healing of individuals and the planet.
“ We are literally the workers and the warriors of the change that is happening in the world right now” Charles Virtue is the eldest son of Dr. Doreen Virtue, creator of the Angel Therapy Practitioner® (ATP) Course and the author of some of the most prominent literature on working with Angels. From early childhood to date, Charles has been in touch with the Angels and their guidance. Charles knew that one day he would be guided to teach this ability to others. We are very excited to have Charles Virtue as a regular contributor to Sage Magazine. Visit www.charlesvirtue.com for more information
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PREPARING OUR SPIRIT FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON The energies that prevail around the Christmas and New Year holiday period are anything but peace and goodwill to the planet! The actual marketing machine that is ‘Christmas’ will have us believe that if we are not shaping to the mould of happy family that sings carols, laughs a lot, exchanges expensive gifts and eats turkey with plump smiles than we are definitely not perfect, whole and complete. Christmas can be a very disempowering and confronting experience, where the influence of ‘the tribe’ (family, friends, relatives…) can potentially be destructive, hurtful and depressing. The key to protecting your Divine essence as a spiritual being is a strong and vibrant aura – all negative and unbalanced energies and expectations will naturally be deflected away from your auric field and enable you to feel happy and whole. Everything that exists on this planet is energy of some form – our auras are an electromagnetic field which is emitted from the body’s individual cells and is an extension of our chakra energy centres, so we all have a unique frequency and vibration that serves as further communication between Divine source and our mind, body and spirit. The colour of your aura is determined by your emotions, your physical well-being, the spiritual work you are doing, meditation; and even working with crystals can magnify or change the colour of your aura. Everything in our reality, including the plant and animal kingdom has an aura, you are constantly giving off and absorbing energy, so every single time you come in contact with another person an energy exchange can occur – giving a whole new dimension to last minute Christmas shopping!
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Without an awareness of this exchange, and simple steps with daily meditation and an intention to protect your aura, you may experience feeling drained, tired and even feel like you have taken on strange thoughts and ideas that actually don’t belong to you at all! Here are some ways to maintain a dynamic and empowered auric field: • Daily meditation (download the free ebook to get started). • A good healthy diet and adopting the habit of eating less food, more frequently. • Drinking lots of water and getting plenty of fresh air. • Physical exercise, stretching and bending your body. • Listening to beautiful music. • Wearing or burning essential oils and fragrance. • Working with/wearing or carrying crystals – the electrical energy inherent within a crystal will amplify and strengthen your auric field beyond belief! • Daily mantras and affirmation will always, in all ways nurture your spirit. Be mindful of the imprints you leave in another’s aura, let it be part of your intention in your daily morning meditation (see ebook) to give and share love in all your interactions – don’t be the person that leaves another drained of energy this festive season, instead be of service and empower another with your radiant auric field. Shine brightly, travel lightly and you will give others the greatest Christmas gift of all, naturally helping them to shine and feel good about themselves.
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Story by LIA SCALLON
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We are living in the time of the prophecies. December 21st 2012 marked the end of many major earth cycles and we now stand on the brink of a new way of being. Amongst the great changes that are taking place, it has been said that our bodies are becoming more crystalline in form, to help us integrate the crystalline frequencies of the higher dimensions. It’s very interesting to note therefore, the emergence of the Crystal Skulls into mass consciousness at this time. Crystal Skulls are undoubtedly a mystery. No-one can definitively say what they are, or what their power or purpose may be. Stories about the Crystal Skulls however, abound throughout most Indigenous cultures. The main legend says that at a crucial time in human history, 13 Crystal Skulls will come together to reveal their ancient wisdom and knowledge, allowing humanity to experience a new Golden Age of peace and harmony. Crystal Skulls have certainly demonstrated their ability to hold powerful energetic vibrations, and to transmit those frequencies to other crystals and human beings. In my own work with the Skulls, I have found that they mirror back to us, aspects of our own higher consciousness. It could be said that Crystal Skulls act as a catalyst for change. In my experience, they can be very powerful tools for transformation. My personal journey with the Skulls began seven years ago in Mexico and has taken me to many sacred places across the globe. Never have I experienced however, anything like the dynamic energy of ‘reunion’ I felt on June 22nd last year in Mt Shasta, California, when I met the incredibly powerful Crystal Skull Being called ‘The Master Skull Solar’. Interestingly, it happened to be my birthday that day too! ‘Solar’ is a unique and extraordinary 33-kilo Quartz Crystal Guardian and Master of untold power. His actual crystal form is that of a huge double-terminated Lemurian crystal filled with Golden Rutile, which in itself is highly unusual. He also has a single ‘Angel Wing’ – a tabular platform of clear mother quartz, which was part of his original stone matrix. I understood immediately, that the Being who is ‘Solar’ has offered himself to be of assistance to the world at this time. ‘Solar’ has demonstrated to me beyond doubt, that he is the conduit of information and energy from Higher Dimensional realms. I have been deeply touched to witness the impact he has already made on the lives of others. In many cases this impact has come through people merely seeing his image. I have also watched with awe, the extraordinary visual phenomena ‘Solar’ has demonstrated in photographs, since he has been with me.
Just two days after ‘Solar’ came into my keeping, I travelled to Santa Cruz with a friend who works intimately with the steward of the newly discovered Andara Crystals. The purpose of our visit was to work with these crystals. ‘Solar’, all 33 kilos of him, made it very clear that he wished to accompany me, something not without its challenges as you can imagine! It soon became evident why he wished to be there. Two sets of photographs Laura took while ‘Solar’ and I were working within the Andara Crystal Labyrinth were absolutely astounding. In the one above, etched like a finely detailed painting inside his tall crown, the head of a St Germaine-like presence appeared. (Interestingly St Germaine’s energy is considered to be synonymous with Mt Shasta).
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In the second set of photographs, Solar appeared to have Human Eyes, as well as showing another ‘presence’, above his right eye. Many other photos taken since then, have shown a great variety of spirit presences within this Master crystal. The bottom Left photo shows a Spirit Being just right of the crown Chakra while the top right photo cleary shows a Christ-like figure above his left eye. So what is the meaning of these Spirit Beings showing up inside this unique crystal? I think it says a few things…. 1) That ‘Solar’ acts as a kind of multi-dimensional portal to allow Higher Dimensional Beings to connect with us in a very tangible and visible way. 2) That ‘Solar’ is a Record Keeper of astonishing power 3) That ‘Solar’ is a Master Guardian On seeing some of these photos, clairvoyant Brenda Vong was told by Spirit that ‘Solar’ is transmitting information from several major Ascended Master Councils, including the Great White Brotherhood of whom St Germaine is a member.
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solar’s origins
World-renowned Brazilian Crystal Skull carver Leandro De Souza, who gave Solar form under his skilled hand, recently imparted more information about Solar’s origins…
“It is very interesting how the skulls reveal themselves. Solar came in a large batch of rutilated quartz from Bahia in South Eastern Brazil. This skull was differentiated in the piece I call the master batch. The initial idea was to sell the stone, but it was then in that natural rock, that I saw ‘Solar’ was stored. A skull always pleads to me for help to be seen – to have their powerful quartz activation revealed. I carved open the face of ’Solar’ so that he could be seen for this world. But when I opened the face of this skull, he was not yet activated. Sometimes a skull can wait for years to find their guardian, as in the case of ’Solar’ and Lia. I really do not know why I am chosen by the skulls for this special mission, but I am very happy to be the first to communicate with them, for I know that they will help special people like Lia Scallon, with her beautiful work in this world. For me the skulls usually do not have a defined gender. The predominant masculine/feminine energy that you feel coming from our mother planet, is present in all minerals too. But you can be sure however, that ’Solar’ is a man.” ‘Solar’ remained with Leandro for almost six years after he carved him. Then in February 2012 he told Leandro that he wanted to go to Mt Shasta. Strange as it may sound, he was we now know, getting himself into place to meet me there in June, in readiness for our work together! I think it’s no accident either that by the time of the 2012 Total Solar Eclipse, ‘Solar’ was ensconced in his new home in Cairns, Australia which was the one place in the world were he could sit under the eclipse in its full ‘totality’! Two days after reading the information from Leandro, I received a ‘Metatron’ channelling from James Tyberon, which spoke about Crystals and their critical purpose at this time… “Crystals are great receivers and transmitters, and a strong communication network occurs between Master Crystals and indeed Crystal Vortex-Portals.
The two most powerful Crystal Vortexes on the planet are Arkansas and Brazil. As such, the connection of the Arkansas portal to the Brazil portal is extremely important in the Ascension and global crystal network. Two Master Temple Crystals are located in Brazil, in Bahia and Minas Gerais. The former is Atlantean seed, the latter LeMurian seed crystal. Keep in mind that while LeMuria is acknowledged as a civilization of great spirituality, there were thousands of years in which Atlantis harboured far greater frequency and enhanced levels of spiritual mastery that greatly exceeded that of LeMuria. Atlantis fractured into a polarized society before its demise, but many of the most important crystals were protected, uncontaminated and stored before they fell into misuse and destruction. The greater of these are stored in Arkansas and Brazil.”
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‘Solar’ displayed his power yet again, during the creation of the posters! The first poster backdrop photo (on the left) was taken on a magnificent sunny day on the road to Yarrabah, outside Cairns. The sun was shimmering on the water and there was a magical clarity of energy present. When I downloaded the photos my jaw literally dropped… the sky had turned to Indigo and the sun appeared surrounded by huge and beautiful pink petals! It was as if the sun wanted to make a powerful and dramatic statement about its namesake – the incredible Master Being ‘Solar’. After the Solar Eclipse, ‘SOLAR’ made it clear to me that on 12.12.12 he wished to make himself available to people in person, to celebrate that pivotal galactic alignment date in our planet’s evolution. This event in Cairns was the second time only that ‘Solar’ had appeared in public. I believe ‘The Master Skull Solar’s’ gift on that date was to activate those present, into a connection with the 144 Crystalline Grid of Consciousness said to come into completion at that time. At that significant moment in time ‘Solar’ provided an opening for us to receive the energy from the crystalline realms.12.12.12 was a precursor to the 21.12.12 Winter Solstice that saw the completion of many major earth cycles. So the 12.12.12 event was indeed an opportunity for ‘Crystal Illumination’, as we moved forward toward the very brink of a New Age.
‘The Master Skull Solar’ originates from the Bahia region of Brazil, which Metatron describes as being one of the most powerful Crystal Vortexes in the world and the location of one of two Master Crystal Temples. I knew from the moment I ‘re-connected’ with Solar, that he was a Master Being. This Metatron information confirmed that intuitive knowing. Due to ‘Solar’s great size and weight there are few opportunities for people to meet this unique Crystal Master ‘in person’. ‘Solar’ generally works through me, transmitting to the world through the music and sound codes I bring forth. He is an incredibly powerful being however and his reach is widespread. As I mentioned, many people have reported being activated, purely by seeing his image. This prompted me to have two posters made so that people could meditate with ‘Solar’ within their own sacred space, and receive the energy and information from him in a more tangible way.
In recent months ‘Solar’s’ work with me has entered a new phase. In June 2013, under guidance from Spirit, I embarked on an Australian tour which I was told to call the ‘Sounds of Source Tour’. ‘The Master Skull Solar’ is an integral part of this project, the purpose of which is to assist people in adapting to the physical, mental and emotional challenges presenting as a result of the massive increase in ‘Solar’ flares and geomagnetic activity coming into our planet. During the ceremonies, I make myself available to transmit Transformative Starseed Sound Codes from Source. Guidance I have received has intimated that those who receive these coded healing frequencies coming through my voice, will be in a much better position to benefit from the intense Solar energy currently bombarding the planet. With the assistance of ‘The Master Skull Solar’s’ energy, these sound codes act as the catalyst for awakening, helping to open the hearts of those present, and allowing them to receive the gifts being offered.
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The second backdrop photo (on the right) was taken on the road to Atherton as the sun was setting and the sky filled with the most exquisite golden light. Self-Love…Joy…Illumination…and realization of our own Divinity…these are gifts being offered to us at this unique, precious and momentous moment in humanity’s history. So let us enter this Gateway with open hearts and open minds. And with the assistance of ‘the Master Skull Solar and all the Higher Dimensional energies who work with and through him, let us make a vow to ourselves and to each other, to embrace all that we are, and all that we are becoming. Lia Scallon is an awardwinning Composer, Singer, Sound healer and Crystal Skull caretaker. Her catalogue of albums of sacred music and meditations are available from Phoenix Distribution. Her new album ‘The Luminous Pearl’ is currently under consideration for Best New Age Album in the 2013 56th Grammy Awards.
LEMURIAN SEED CRYSTALS
The unique looking crystals known as Lemurian Seed Crystals or Lemurian Star Seeds, hold an interesting metaphysical place in our age of awakening. The legend states that there was an ancient civilisation predating Atlantis known as Lemuria. Prior to the destruction of Lemuria, the wise inhabitants programmed the crystals with the knowledge and awareness of oneness and healing as well as understanding of events both historically and those to come. The Lemurians then planted the seeds throughout the world to be found when the time was right. The crystals have a distinct appearance with horizontal striations or grooves on one or more sides. These ridges are records of knowledge left for us to activate. Lemurian Seed crystals connect with the crown and solar star chakra and are considered master crystals. When you connect to a Lemurian Crystal and the energy it contains, you are also connecting to this grid of associated energies from the Earth, the stars, and beyond.
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as deep as you can go without drowning by the happening The words “stunning” or “incredible” cannot describe the sound that comes from the album that has an unusual cover and an even more unusual title. As Deep As You Can Go Without Drowning is the latest release from Jamie Catto from both 1 Giant Leap and Faithless fame and has so much depth that you could be forgiven if you were so lost in the music, the rest of the world just passed by to your unawares. This is exactly what Jamie and his band the Happening have gone for. That one moment when you are swimming with the music that you are at the point of not coming back, only to be dragged back to reality to swap cds or as hit the repeat button...several times. Although the album was written during the recording of 1 Giant Leap, and there are several nods to both the What About Me albums and the Faithless grooves, the cd stands on its own feet as an album that should be part of any collection if you like “exquisite, spacious late night albums”.
presence by one ‘One’ is the collaboration of three musicians, Yantra deVilder, Asakti Evans and Armando Ornano, dedicated to the art of Devotional music. They have combined over 20 years’ experience to grace us with ‘Presence’ – meditation music for the Oneness Blessing (I have included information on this blessing as I was not totally familiar) What is the Oneness Blessing or Deeksha? The Deeksha Blessing is a direct transfer of intelligent sacred energy which causes the heart to open, heals relationships, quiets the chatter of the mind, opens the doors to higher states of awareness and initiates a process of Awakening into Oneness where there is no longer a sense of separateness. All that remains is the awareness of reality as it is --the joy of being fully present in the moment. Whatever path of spiritual awakening you are on will be supported. This gift is for all of us, no matter our belief systems.
crystal guardians by michele kingston Having had the pleasure of meeting Michele Kingston in August this year at her healing centre at St. Andrews beach, near Mornington in Victoria, I was delighted to be reviewing her new card deck. These oracle cards are visually striking and printed with Michele’s original artwork. The messages are of such beauty and wisdom, shared from the Crystal Guardians of the mineral kingdom to bring about understanding and affirmation. I have really enjoyed expanding my awareness around the varied properties that align with each crystal and they truly have been accurate for situations in my life.
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