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Cosmic Christ christ consciousness Shayne Locke and Alexis Cartwright look into Christ in this special edition of Sage Magazine

The Heart of Hawaii conscious travel special

Sage spotlights the Hawaiian Islands culture, sights, animals and spirtuality.

Gods & Goddesses transformative art

Geo Atherton examines the dieties in his visions of a harmonious, ecologically thriving world.

spirituality • healing • music • astrolology • books • awareness • travel

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WELCOME TO SAGE MAGAZINE ISSUE 9 Warm aloha blessings to all Soul Travellers traversing the landscape and language of soul expansion, this issue is an offering to delight the senses and celebrate the adventurous spirit within us all. We focus on the visual and spiritual breathtaking beauty of Hawaii; featuring the Big Island – the medicine of the totem animals and the guidance of Goddess Pele. Cheryl Slater shares the soul syrup of Spain and the best retreats for radiant renewal. We introduce Nicole Joy, who tempts our tastebuds with food that makes us ‘feel’ good and welcome Devorah to Team Sage sharing her cosmic IQ in the astrology arena. Soul Traveller Radio spotlights the best in conscious music with an amazing giveaway of cd’s to the value of $250 thanks to Source of Spirit! The illuminating art of Geo Atherton crowns our front cover with ‘The Cosmic Christ’ and spectacular God/Goddess images to inspire awakened states of being that we connect more deeply with ourselves, each other and the planet. May we all journey together in love and light, surrendering the struggle to love the lotus that blossoms as the essence of our Being…All Blessings

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Contents cosmic christ

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gods & goddesses

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editorial Cosmic Christ christ Consciousness gods & goddesses conscious color feel good food master your mindspace balancing atlantis & lemuria

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conscious color

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heart of hawaii

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Conscious travel Intro the heart of hawaii fire goddess pele unexpected wonders journey into spain five to thrive transformational holidays soul traveller radio Divine Inspiration nowism touch signs of life dolphin inspirations inspirations and constellations Media Kit Next Issue

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Jesus VS The Cosmic Christ

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shayne locke examines the cosmic dimension of the christ At the time of putting the latest issue of Sage Magazine together, it was nearing Easter. It caused us to think about what it is about Christ that many hold as sacred in their hearts, and what fundamental truths we may have missed in our search for Christ. Have we actually got it wrong and placed Jesus into a box within our minds? A Catholic priest by the name of Father Richard Rohr put it rather succinctly... “I know this may be shocking to some Christians... and I don’t mean it that way and I am not trying to be clever or dismissive but the first 2,000 years of Christianity have struggled with Jesus of Nazareth because we didn’t know that Christ was not his last name. We just put those words Jesus Christ together and we failed to read the first chapters of Ephesians, Colossians, John, Hebrews and the Letters of John which all say very clearly that Christ existed for all eternity. Jesus existed for 2,000...right there we are talking about two realities but we just lumped them together. Christians believe in Jesus but they have lost his whole Cosmic dimension.”

who is the cosmic christ? The statement by Richard Rohr brings an understanding that the figure that is celebrated at Easter is just one fraction of who the Christ really is. There is so much we don’t know as we are relying on information in personal accounts within scriptures. When we first decided to look at the Cosmic Christ, there were many things that came up, such as the similarities between Christ and Buddha or Christ and Krishna, the missing years of Christ when he possibly travelled to India or Kashmir, and the Buddhist prophecies of Christ in Cambodian Scriptures. However, all of these discoveries are still focusing on Jesus not Christ, the man not the divine. It is not about the physical embodiment of Christ, but rather the Cosmic Christ energy.

looking for a messiah The Cosmic Christ visiting this reality is a cycle that appears throughout history, time and again. Be it the story of Krishna or Buddha in modern ages, or the indigenous stories like that of the Sioux White Buffalo Cow Woman (see the inset on next page), every era has a messianic tale that is so similar in its storyline it is uncanny. Or is it? Maybe it is retelling itself time and again because we just aren’t getting it. The story of the messiah is not what we should learn, worship and create religions out of. It is the energy behind the story that we are failing to grasp: the Christ Consciousness. Before we can understand true Christ consciousness we need to understand why Christ was referred to as the Messiah. Christianity leads us to believe that the term Messiah is synonymous with Saviour. This cannot be further from the true meaning. In Hebrew the term means “Annointed One”, however the Hebrew term seems to originate from the Sankrit word “Maitreya”, the same word used for Buddha and many other great teachers. Renowned writers Helena Blavatsky and Charles Leadbeater wrote many texts on Maitreya and what they called the Christ Principle, outlining many times in history that Maitreya is said to “have had numerous manifestations or incarnations: in the theorized ancient continent of Atlantis; as a Hierophant in Ancient Egypt; as the Hindu deity Krishna; as a high priest in Ancient India; and, of course, as Christ during the three years of the Ministry of Jesus.” Leadbeater believed that “Maitreya-as-Christ” had previously manifested on Earth, often through specially prepared people who acted as the entity’s ”vehicles”. Whether the Christ embodiment throughout the years is as Leadbeater suggests, there is no denying the similarities of each of the “messiahs” in their lives and teachings, and more importantly, their consciousness.

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cosmic christ the ascended masters great white brotherhood “For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.” – 1 Corinthians 13:12 From time to time we catch glimpses into another world, another reality. It is like looking through frosted glass. We know something else exists and we can theorise about it, but everything we think we believe is probably nothing like what it truely is. The reality we are anticipating is the one that Christ and other entities have resided in since the beginning. Even then our concept of beginning and ending is limited to our time orientated, three dimensional body. This life we live is a temporary illusion, a physical embodiment that is unreal in comparison to the eternal changelessness of the reality we live in.

It is a mechanism that allows us to give a worldly experience to our spiritual being. In this life however we catch a glimpse of what we term “Mahatmas” or Masters of the Ancient Wisdom. Baird Spalding, in his book series “The Life and Teachings of the Masters of the Far East” proposed that Masters who were in full union with their “I AM presence” achieved ascension, giving rise to the term Ascended Master, of which ChristMaitreya were one. The whole concept of Ascended Masters is interesting because it creates a hierarchy within energy that allows us to focus on the levels for various reasons. According to the teachings, The Cosmic Christ is the “Chohan” of the Sixth Ray, the ray of sacrifice. St Germain on the other hand is the “Chohan” of the Seventh Ray, Transmutation. But why come to earth? What purpose does it serve. The answer is simply to gain mastery over the limitations of the material planes, providing examples of how we can also follow the paths towards the same enlightenment; achieve the same state of ascension. Okay this is all pretty heavy going and what does it have to do with the Cosmic Christ? Plenty. If the ray that the Cosmic Christ is linked to is sacrifice, then it is safe to say that all the qualities surrounding sacrifice become a package deal. Love, Compassion, Empathy, Joy, Sorrow, Hope...everything that the great teachers of our time exemplified are what we need to embody. In this way The Cosmic Christ in this material plane becomes the ultimate example, the wayshowers, the point of reference that we strive to achieve in life, bringing us to the ultimate ending described as ascension, heaven, nirvana, enlightenment. This is the Christ Consciousness.

christ consciousness? While many use the term Christ Consciousness as simply being in the mind and understanding of Christ, the term goes so much deeper. Christ Consciousness is achieved by an ascended being, an ascended master, or us after the point of ascension. It is described by many as the 5th dimensional state of consciousness by those

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RETELLING THE STORY OF THE COSMIC CHRIST We have been told by the white men, or at least by those who are Christian, that God sent men His son, who would restore order and peace upon the earth; and we have been told that Jesus the Christ was crucified, but that he shall come again at the last Judgment, the end of this world or cycle. This I understand and know that it is true, but the white men should know that for the red people too, it was the will of Wakan-Tanka, the Great Spirit, that an animal turn itself into a two-legged person in order to bring the most holy pipe to His people; and we too were taught that this White Buffalo Cow Woman who brought our sacred pipe will appear again at the end of this “world,” a coming which we Indians know is now not very far off… There is much talk of peace amongst the Christians, yet this is just talk. Perhaps it may be, and this is my prayer that, through our sacred pipe, and through this book in which I shall explain what our pipe really is, peace may come to those peoples who can understand, an understanding which must be of the heart and not of the head alone. Oglala Sioux shaman, Black Elk, in The Sacred Pipe, For more information visit www.animaldreaming.com

reaching the Mental Plane; but can we achieve it now? Simply Yes. Though impermenant, in this mortal body we have tools that allow us to glimpse momentarily into Christ Consciousness. In Kundalini there is a state known as “Samadhi” or God Realization that can be achieved through constant practice. In Buddhism, Nirvana is achieved by following the Eight-fold path and in Christianity, a life lived out of service and devotion. There is another way. Edgar Cayce, the famous trance channeler has been quoted as calling the Christ Consciousness, “Holy Spirit” or what we term as Source or God. Clairvoyant and author of “Christ Consciousness”, K Taylor, puts it this way... “Christ Consciousness is the direct line to the Divine, the Holy Spirit. Whether it be God, Jesus Christ, Buddha, and many more Masters that have walked this Earth, they all have the same thing in common: they wished for, studied, and walked in Peace. They accepted, demonstrated and became enlightenment on their journeys. The Holy Spirit is the Source of all things - Truth, Love and the Goodness of life. Understand and use the belief system for this; it will improve everyone individually. You will gain spiritual growth immediately, and be aligned to

a Higher Source. This is your birthright - you are part of the Great I AM. Your Christ Consciousness awareness is only achieved when the human mind structures itself with intention, and gives attention and openness to all life and all possibilities.” Is it really that simple? A life of Truth, Love and Goodness? The purity of all that was embodied in Christ is what opens up the Christ Consciousness for us in this age of greed, lust and self-fulfilment. Through prayer, meditation and affirmation, we begin to transform ourselves and start to live the example that the Cosmic Christ represented. This Easter period, if nothing else, reflect on the Cosmic Christ and connect with the I AM. Start your journey on the road to Christ Consciousness and begin to live the life you were actually sent on the earth to experience. Shayne Locke is the Program Director of Soul Traveller Radio and Producer of Sage Magazine. After many years supporting Independent Music, Shayne is now taking his music passion and combining it with his own personal conviction to help bring conscious music to the world through Soul Traveller, an Internet Radio Station. E: radio@soultravellerradio.com W: www.soultravellerradio.com

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AWAKEN THE christ consciousness

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alexis cartwright examines the consciousness of the christ Jesus’s birth was prophesised by ancient magicians and esoteric masters. He was predestined to become the divine template through which the principles and properties of the God/Goddess could be reestablished on the planet. By anchoring the alchemical properties that would template our evolution into the fifth dimension and beyond, it was he who would show us ‘the way’ to healing and ascension at a critical time in our evolutionary process.

without pain and struggle (which he referred to as the Kingdom of Heaven). He became the prophesised ‘Saviour’; the incarnated ‘Christ’ on Earth. Through him, a divine template for ascension was imprinted into our dimension and Universe.

christ’s universal teachings

This divine path to ascension/resurrection by way of the Light is not solely rooted in Christian ‘Christ’ is the name or title of an embodiment held history. Though Jesus is universally identified as by Jesus. This title denotes his predestined role as the Christian Messiah, his true message was one of the one who would teach us how to self-master universal oneness and love; a guide for all humans by utilising the technology of nature to awaken to learn and evolve through. This universal energy Christ Consciousness. During his final incarnation existed before Jesus’s birth, and was held by on the Earth’s plane, as Jesus, he perfected the many Ascended Masters who came before him. ego and mastered the powers of the Goddess. Aspects of this lineage and its sacred teachings are therefore embedded within all the great Through his honour and worship of the God/ faiths of our world. What is unique about Jesus, Goddess as a unified entity, he began to filter however, was the role he played in anchoring this into his body and consciousness the attributes of path to enlightenment on the planet at a time the Feminine Principle, demonstrating the glory when humanity was beginning a critical stage of and wonder of the divine. As he embodied these evolution. attributes, (which he studied and practised in the ancient mystery schools of India and Egypt), The Christian Church was originally intended to Jesus came to access the alchemical powers become a sacred space wherein all Earth’s people of nature, allowing his psyche to open, and his could learn the principles of Christ Consciousness, androgynous lightbody to anchor. He could then and thereby access its power. It was imagined filter into his being the universal and alchemical as a space where all those in attendance could powers of nature; Earth and cosmic energies. This experience a magical and divine enlightenment initiated profound healing that enabled his body and healing process, facilitated by an initiate or to transmute into a higher frequency. Christ channeller. Jesus’s apostles, who were the first initiates of this order, were also taught to By refining the ego, body and consciousness, and empower others to channel the healing and by balancing the forces of duality, Jesus came to enlightenment frequencies of the Christ. Through anchor, resonate and embody the dimensions the Church they could teach others how to of the light/Christbody that sustain the galactic heal and ascend into a more evolved state of and angelic aspects of self. As he embodied the consciousness. totality of his divinity and Higher Self, he broke through the restrictions of time and space and However, many of the magical teachings and resurrected his Cosmic Self while in physical practices of the Christ have now been lost. Much incarnation. He revealed the true nature of the of this was caused by the Church’s founding cosmic self, and how it supports our integration members, who omitted the magic of the Goddess with parallel worlds and realities that exist from its teachings. The gospels, too, have been

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reincarnation & ressurection altered throughout the centuries, withholding from human consciousness the universal teachings they once contained. Due to the desire of the human ego for religious, economic and political power, Jesus’s true teachings have, over time, been diluted and distorted. Though Jesus’s teachings became the foundation of Christian doctrine, the Christ teachings are ancient and celestial. His true teachings help us establish faith that is accessed through higher consciousness and unconditional love.

time as we know it Though the exact date of Jesus’s birth is disputed, this event became a huge turning point in human consciousness and history, fundamentally altering our understanding of time. In 46 B.C. the Julian Calendar of Rome first attempted to create a standard record of time, which the Popes of Christian Europe adopted. In the year 525, Dionysius Exiguus, a Scythian Monk, invented a Christianised version of this calendar, founded on the year he believed Christ was born. Over time our record of history was separated into events that occurred prior to the birth of Christ (B.C.), and the events that came after (A.D.). However, to many of the ancients, time was circular. In this understanding of time the Universal Laws of karma and reincarnation govern our lives, creating circumstances through which we learn and evolve. It suggests that the human spirit incarnates on the Earth’s physical plane many times, in order to experience life under a variety of circumstances and conditions.

Buddhism, Hinduism and the Jewish Kabbahlistic tradition, was also omitted from Christian doctrine. In the linear conception of time, the human soul exists for one lifetime. During this lifetime it is expected to master the principal teachings of the Abrahamic tradition so it may be saved and can then ascend into Heaven. Reincarnation is not associated with the teachings of Jesus because, in its place, he taught resurrection. During his crucifixion, Jesus embodied his light/Christbody and was resurrected into the higher dimensional frequency of the incarnated Christ. The prophecies were fulfilled and a global ascension process was initiated. It was not by saving humanity from their sins that Jesus became the ‘Saviour’ of all humankind, but rather his resurrection process. Jesus knew that as we anchored and integrated with the technology of the lightbody, genetic disease would decode from the human DNA, and we would no longer be bound to the wheel of karma in order to learn and evolve. In this view, ‘salvation’ is that which releases us from the suffering of ongoing mortality and the death/rebirth process of continual reincarnation, created by the imperfection of the DNA and, consequently, the etheric/physical body. Jesus demonstrated that human ascension occurs through death and resurrection (transference), rather than death and reincarnation. He knew that as we evolved humanity would no longer be eternally bound to third dimensional matter and the laws of cause and effect (karma). He knew that reincarnation would only exist until we could anchor and resurrect the lightbody. Through this process we would come to embody divinity, longevity and, eventually, immortality.

the second coming

Even though we incarnate into different bodies, take on different personalities, and are surrounded by different souls, our spiritual evolution continues unbroken and uninterrupted, evolving into oneness While in a state of total enlightenment, Jesus knew with the God/Goddess through physical evolution. that Christ Consciousness would return to Earth as a cosmic energy. As Christ’s birth became the marker for our He would complete his destiny by templating a historical orientation, time became more linear. The Law of Reincarnation, which was an important universal healing and ascension process that would allow the Earth and humanity to evolve. At doctrine to many ancient faiths, including the time of the Grand Cross alignment in 1999, this

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prophecy was fulfilled. This event cosmically and energetically imprinted the template of Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s return, encoding the internal technology and resources of the Celestial Christ into our dimension. This Grand Page 406Cross alignment continues to weave into our bodies the necessary interdimensional energies for the mutation of the DNA. It supports the resurrection of the New Anatomy or fifth dimensional Adam Kadmon body, as well as the lightbody. This astrological event initiated a global healing process so we could eventually overcome the bonds of karma, genetic restriction and reincarnation.

the four bodies So we can sustain both a physical and spiritual existence, we coexist within different periods of time and space, at varying levels of consciousness, and at different levels of frequency. When we interact with these parallel worlds or realities, our spirit, life-force and consciousness is able to Copyright ÂŠ 2008 Transference Healing Pty Ltd experience and understand the forces of creation. There are four Planes of Transformation (coexisting aspects of ourselves) and four distinctive bodies that determine the linear and circular phases of our existence. These bodies sustain the technology, energies, elements and properties necessary to support our interaction with parallel worlds and realities. These complex systems are absolutely integral to our ascension through the fifth dimension.

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the four bodies Geometric Symbol for Third Dimensional Body

mortality - third dimensional physical body The body’s physical mass and compounds are sustained within the third dimensional hologram of the body, which until 2012 sustained us within matter and the third dimensional hologram. It facilitated reincarnation so we could purify and master our personal limitations. It sustained our lower nature, and the genetic weaknesses that manifest disease.

Also known as the mortal ‘Earth’ body, this body sustained us within circular time. Now that we have transitioned into the fifth dimension, the third dimensional nature of our holographic body, and the genetic aspects it holds, has unified with the new fifth dimensional hologram. It now sustains aspects of our past life self within our new body and consciousness; aspects we are learning to master so we can continue to evolve through the new world. The third dimensional karmic cycle no longer exists, though those who are still suspended in this consciousness remain governed by it. Over time, this body will dissolve the codes that enable this process.

immortality - sixth dimensional light body The lightbody resonates at a higher frequency and exists beyond the layers of third dimensional mass. It is more electromagnetic and crystalline in nature, and its elements or compounds are sustained within the sixth dimensional hologram of the body. The Higher Self and lightbody maintain our connection to the immortal self, and are connected to the invisible worlds within our reality.

Geometric Symbol for Sixth Dimensional Light Body

This dimension of our body sustains our eternal life-force and consciousness within higher dimensions of ethereal mass as we coexist within different realities and levels of consciousness. Also identified as the immortal ‘cosmic’ body, this body sustains us within linear time. Though we have not yet mastered this sixth dimensional vehicle, as we evolve through the fifth dimensional hologram, we will integrate with it and master its technology. Alexis now travels extensively to teach Transference Healing®, supporting people around the world to heal themselves. She also facilitates mass healings and lightbody activations, (which can be attended in person, or as an absentee), as well as Trance Channellings, through which clients can receive an individual soul reading, alchemy healing and lightbody activation. Her dearest wish is to be of service to humanity in its journey of self-discovery, healing, mastership and ascension. To find out more about Transference Healing, the Mystery Schools or to purchase any of Transference Healing products including Alexis’ book Beyond Doorways, visit www. transferencehealing.com

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the four bodies Geometric Symbol for the Adam Kadmon Body

new anatomy - fifth dimesional adam kadmon body The New Anatomy is not only comprised of the four elements - earth, air, fire and water - but has also mastered an alchemical fusion of these elements. As these elements are infused with electromagnetic frequencies, they begin to sustain more ether. As a result, this body is more electromagnetic and ethereal in its elemental composition. It enables us to transfer from a more dense form of mass and consciousness, to one that is more enlightened and ethereal.

The Adam Kadmon is the template through which we exist within physical form and substance, while at the same time integrating more electromagnetic light in order to coexist within an ethereal existence. It is the vehicle through which we unite light and physical mass. Through it, we sustain the lightbody while living in a physical reality, like that of Earth. It is the body that enables us to live in higher consciousness while in a state of duality or ‘Earth-like’ physical incarnation. The Adam Kadmon body sustains the holographic template through which it is possible to ascend from the third dimension, to the sixth. It can therefore coexist within the third, fourth, fifth and sixth dimensions. Also identified as the ‘ethereal’ body, this body exists within a semi-state of alpha consciousness, where no concept of time is felt. Though the fourth dimensional body is not mentioned here, it does have a significant role to play in our ascension. It sustains the ‘space’ from which antimatter is fed into the third, fifth and sixth dimensional bodies. It filters antimatter into the etheric and lightbody systems, creating the substance through which matter forms in the body and consciousness, regardless of how dense or enlightened we are.

christbody - seventh dimesional celestial body

Geometric Symbol for the Celestial Body

Every human being on Earth is living within the above three bodies to varying degrees. Over the next 2,100 years, we will all learn to master their aspects, and will integrate them into a perfected state of union. This will enable us to heal and materialise the Christbody. When we perfect this process we will begin to live within the seventh dimension. Also identified as the ‘celestial’ body, in this body light is crystallised. At this point we exist in a state of higher consciousness. Here, time does not exist. Transference Healing® has anchored onto the planet to support humanity to understand and access aspects of the Christ’s divine teachings (encoded within the Book of Revelation). These teachings support humanity to take a quantum leap of faith to physically master during this time of ascension and rebirth. The more advanced teachings of the Christ are explored in the Transference Healing® Mystery School, which is attended by those who are guided to accelerate their self-mastership journey. For more information on the Mystery School, visit http://transferencehealing.com.

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GODS & GODDESSES

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ganesha Jai Ganesha, remover of obstacles, patron of arts and sciences, deva of intellect and wisdom! During my travels I have seen Ganesh depicted in Hindu, Tibetan Buddhist and Thai traditional art. I find it striking that the appeal of the elephant headed god is so multicultural. Lord Ganesha is known as the remover of obstacles, the messenger and scribe of the gods. Yogis worship Ganesh to remove obstructions from their channels, so that the Kundalini may rise uninhibited and ignite the higher states of awareness.

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durga & gaia The invincible goddess Durga is often depicted riding a tiger, bristling with divine weaponry, and wearing a serene smile, even as she charges into battle against demons. Gaia is the familiar goddess of the Earth, representing all life within our ecosystem. This piece is a fusion of those two archetypes, a Guardian of the Earth.

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annapurna devi The origin of Goddess Annapurna is related to the tale of Lord Brahma and Vishnu being worried about the extinction of food from earth resulting in perishing of many human beings. The gods pleaded to Lord Shiva who invited the goddess Annapurna to earth and begged for food from her. Lord Shiva distributed the food received from the Devi and since then promised her that she should continue to nourish the people of earth and in turn he would give moksha (release from the cycle of rebirth) to the people of Kasi where the goddess resides.

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the christ The Cosmic Christ visiting this reality is a cycle that appears throughout history, time and again. Be it the story of Krishna or Buddha in modern ages, or the indigenous stories like that of the Sioux White Buffalo Cow Woman every era has a messianic tale that is so similar in its storyline it is uncanny. Or is it? Maybe it is the energy behind the story of the messiah that we are sometimes failing to grasp: the Christ Consciousness. Read the full story of the Cosmic Christ on Page 4

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the buddha Siddharta Gautama, at the time of his awakening, and becoming the Buddha, realized complete insight into the cause of suffering, and the steps necessary to eliminate it. These discoveries became known as the ”Four Noble Truths”, which are at the heart of Buddhist teaching. Through mastery of these truths, a state of supreme liberation, or Nirvana, is believed to be possible for any being. The Buddha described Nirvāna as the perfect peace of a mind that’s free from ignorance, greed, hatred and other afflictive states. Nirvana is also regarded as the ”end of the world”, in that no personal identity or boundaries of the mind remain.

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kali & shiva - tantric dance Kali is the slayer of demons, dancing with such joyful ferocity that she nearly Destroys the universe. Kali is calmed when she touches the balancing energy of Shiva, who radiates the deepest peace of meditation and Self-realization, covered by the white ashes of the cremation ground and bearing a drum. Shiva is also hailed as a dancer, often depicted in the Nataraja pose as â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lord of the Cosmic Dance,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; who Creates the Universe through his movement and vibration. As we dance the story of our lives, may this piece inspire your inner balance of masculine and feminine power, of forces both destructive and creative, both in relationship and within.

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vishnu & lakshmi In ancient scriptures of India, all women are declared to be embodiments of Lakshmi. The marriage and relationship between Lakshmi and Vishnu as wife and husband, is the paradigm for rituals and ceremonies for the bride and groom in Hindu weddings. The perfect union. The perfect balance. By studying and practicing the wisdom of the ancients, we may learn to unlock and kindle this sacred fire. As we generate this loving transformation within ourselves, we radiate that frequency out in the world we experience. As we create balance in ourselves, we create balance in the ones we love.

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osiris, isis & horus The Egyptian Solar deity Horus is the son of the most important divine couple in Egyptian mythology, Osiris & Isis in Egypt. Horus represents also the principle of the ‘Divine Eternal Child’ and this energy resides in the Solar Plexus. We recognise it most often as the EGO or willpower. The Manipura chakra is located within the Solar Plexus. Manipura is considered the center of dynamism, energy, will power and achievement, which radiates prana throughout the entire human body. Activities such as yoga can assist in harnessing our collective Will to achieve ’Surya Yoga,’ or Unity with the Sun.

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gaia From Greek mythology to the revival associated with environmental protection, Gaia is now intertwined with Mother Earth as part of the Gaia Hypothesus The hypothesis proposes that living organisms and inorganic material are part of a dynamic system that shapes the Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biosphere, and maintains the Earth as a fit environment for life. In some Gaia theory approaches, the Earth itself is viewed as an organism with self-regulatory functions. May we spread the meme (idea or concept) of symbiotic harmony with the Earth and its diversity.

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brahma, vishnu & shiva ”The Projection”

The Hindu”Reach” triumvirate of Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer. ’O ye three Lords! know that I recognize only one God. Inform me, therefore, which of you is the true divinity, that I may address to him alone my adorations.’ The three gods, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, becoming manifest to him, replied, ’Learn, O devotee, that there is no real distinction between us. What to you appears such is only the semblance. The single being appears under three forms by the acts of creation, preservation, and destruction, but he is one.’ The Puranas

About GEO Art is a tool for transformation, on both a personal and planetary level. We can use the arts to express our realities, promote and reflect social change, and connect more deeply with ourselves, each other, and the Earth. From the Lascaux cave paintings, to the Egyptian hieroglyphics, to current-day infographics, it has ever been the role of the arts to preserve and promote knowledge. In my art, I work with visions of a harmonious, ecologically thriving world and Awakened states of being, in the hope that viewers of my work will joyfully manifest these states of being in their own lives. A truly open Internet makes it possible to share creative inspiration with vast numbers of people through the arts, and to that end I tag my own with links to the information that inspires it. I work primarily in the digital medium. After drawing concepts in my sketchbooks and dreamjournals, I fully realize those concepts using an electronic drawing pad and digital ink. I draw inspiration from a variety of related subjects, including meditation & Yoga, mixed martial arts, lucid dreaming, comparative mythology, culture jamming, bright green innovation and permaculture. Through these practices, I find the empowered center where creativity surges. Visit http://geoglyphiks.com to find out more.

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conscious color For empowering the sacred self by tanya allison

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We have just walked through a cosmic corridor; super new moon, total solar eclipse and the equinox...a super significant time, rich with radiant rays of new light energies available to all of us... rays of light that we can access through active visualisation and as we participate in this process, we integrate the beautiful blessings that are being birthed onto the planet right now.

of meaningful connections and creative pursuits.

Leading up to this planetary empowerment I was guided to record a meditation using specific rays of colour, that were to be imagined as a flame of Unity, expanding from the Divine essence of our being to the Divine dimensions that vibrate beyond time and space.

This year sees a yearning like never before to see the sacred in all life affirming situations. People are hungry for change, outside of the chaos and confusion that can appear to reign supreme, yet is an illusion on a grand scale...separation vs Oneness and the truth shall set you free. So use whatever method of meditation and mantra you desire to manifest the ’feeling’ of enlightenment, the awareness of the sacred Source of infinite intelligence, that will bring about an empowering change in the way you see yourself...as an instrument of unbelievable beauty and a true beacon of light that contributes your soul signature and sound to the voice of I Am Valuable and I Make A Difference...NOW.

We are all a Divine spark in the flame of fabulous and we can expand our golden good to gather many like-minded individuals that serve to ignite, not extinguish the fire of freedom, to be all that we were born to be...sacred souls in service, aligned with the cosmic creation of infinite potential.

I was not surprised to find that the profound and powerful meanings of these light rays of colour felt like a blueprint for the Divine design of the greatest good for all of us...especially the many light workers who have been beacons of light with a passionate purpose for sharing beams of bliss to all who are struggling against the negativity, that is so prevalent now and blatantly dished up in large doses from mass media, hooked into a big picture of Here are a breakdown of the colours within the drama and doom. flame of unity...align with all of them or with one in It seems their mission is to keep the fear factor alive particular that speaks strongly to your spirit, all are relevant rays to radiant renewal of your mind, body and well...lest the masses see beyond the illusion and spirit. Use your own method for the medicine and illuminate new ideals of love and co-creation of meditating with the colour rays or simply centre with a force field of goodness that cannot be yourself, imagining in your mind’s eye your ray of controlled by the greed of an elite collaboration of companies that serve to enslave rather than support colour as a ball of light, descending into your crown the perspectives of positivity, personal freedom and chakra and slowly through your entire Being – be still, surrender and feel all obstacles preventing ‘choice’. you from your greatest good slowly dissolving back into native nothingness….there is only this moment, Ah…choice, the vibration of this word resonates make magic! with responsibility and the integrity barometer of every Being blessed to be alive during this era of transformation and transcendence.....and this is what Earth Mother provides in conjunction with about tanya allison the planetary positions, an alignment and sweet Tanya Allison is a guided balance that enables a ‘Choice point’ and this meditation teacher and is not an exclusive club...this is the opportunity editor of Sage Magazine. gifted to every individual alive today...the choice to Tanya’s involvement in surrender the need to be hooked into the drama, to helping people find purpose and meaning lead to the unsubscribe to the vibe of vicious and sign up for creation of Sage Magazine, the delicious ideal that your life can be as beautiful a guide for the soul traveller and brilliant as you choose it to be...just because along the path of wisdom it is your birth right to experience joy, laughter, and understanding. For info abundance, soul family, synchronicity and the magic visit www.tanyaallison.com

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The magnificent meanings of the magical rays that manifest as the flame of unity are: The Golden Ray - Eternal peace, inner vision, illuminated truth, devotion, true abundance, the highest aspect to Divine Christ Consciousness. The Rose Pink Ray of the Sacred Heart - Unconditional love, reverence for all life, spiritual healing, devotion, grace. The Gentle Orange (peach) Ray - Divine purpose, enthusiasm, joy, happiness, deep fulfilment, selfless service. The Sapphire Blue Ray - Divine will, empowerment, protection, faith, Divine orderâ&#x20AC;ŚUnity. The Violet Ray - Freedom, forgiveness, compassion, sacred ceremony, limitless possibility, Divine justice, The Silvery Strands - The highest aspects of Divine Mother consciousness.

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FEEL GOOD FOOD tv chef & author, nicole joy shares her love of food and her favourite recipes

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Once upon a time (and no, this isn’t a fairy tale), I lived in fear of the food that was on my plate. Or more specifically, the food that wasn’t on my plate. I counted calories, avoided carbs like the plague and from Monday to Friday, I ate little more than rice crackers, egg whites, chicken and broccoli. I would wistfully eye off chocolate bars in the supermarket aisles only to choose sugar-free gum instead. I deprived myself. Big time. My days were very regimented and revolved around my training. I’d most likely have a small panic attack if I wasn’t eating exactly 2.5 hours after my last meal. Food had become a chore. A lot has happened over the past 12 months. I’ve let go of a business that I built from scratch and pretty much admitted to the world (and myself) that I had suffered from an eating disorder. I’m proud to say that I have come through to the other side, even though there are still a few things I am working through. (I’ve come to accept we will always be working through something!)

The journey for me really started when I took up yoga and learned to meditate. I learned to listen to my body (not so easy after ignoring it for so long!) and really tune in and work with the powers that be, not against them. I began to trust in something far greater and more powerful than I could ever begin to get my head around. I got to know myself. The real me. And slowly, but surely the torturous relationship with food and my body started to end. I don’t count calories (which is why you won’t see a nutritional panel for each of my recipes), don’t ‘diet’ and don’t profess to know all there is about the world of raw and guilt-free desserts. I’m just a gal with a sweet tooth and a whole lotta love for making people feel good. And from what I have learned in the last 12 months, life is all about feeling good! Feeling good and doing things that make you feel that way should be your number one priority. So get inspired, forget the rules and fall in love with food (and you!) in the process.

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Satay vegetable curry with quinoa Satay fans rejoice! This vegetarian dish is extremely satisfying and just perfect on a cold winter’s night. And of course, as with all curries – if you like extra spice, add as much heat as you need to keep your sweat glands happy! Make time: 45 minutes | serves 4 • • • • • • • •

½ head cauliflower, cut into small florets ½ head broccoli, cut into small florets 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into bite sized cubes 1 red capsicum, sliced thinly 3 cups baby spinach 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp fine sea salt 2 cups quinoa

Sauce • 2 garlic cloves, peeled • 1 small piece fresh ginger, peeled • 1 medium fresh red chilli, roughly chopped • 1 tsp turmeric • ½ red onion, peeled and roughly chopped • ¼ cup natural peanut butter • Zest and juice of 1 lime • ½ cup fresh coriander • 2 Tbsp sesame oil • 1 Tbsp soy sauce or tamari • 1 Tbsp maple syrup • 400ml (14 fl oz) can coconut cream • 125ml (4 fl oz) vegetable stock • Extra chilli and roughly chopped peanuts to garnish Preheat the oven to 200°C (400˚F) and line a tray with non-stick baking paper. Place the broccoli, cauliflower and sweet potato onto the prepared tray. Toss gently with olive oil and sea salt until well coated. Roast for 25 - 30 mins, or until tender. Wash quinoa under cold, running water in a fine mesh strainer, gently rubbing the seeds to ensure that any saponins have been removed. Saponins are just natural forming insecticides that can give the quinoa a slight bitter taste if not removed. Combine 2 cups quinoa with 3 cups water and a pinch of salt into a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to very low and cover. Simmer for 10 – 15 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Meanwhile, puree the sauce ingredients (except for the coconut cream and stock) in a food processor until a paste is formed. Add the coconut milk and stock and blend until smooth. Set aside until the vegetables are cooked. When the vegetables are finished, remove tray from oven and add spinach and capsicum. Add the sauce and stir to distribute evenly. Return to oven for 10 – 15 minutes or until sauce is warmed through. Serve with quinoa, chopped peanuts and extra chilli if desired.

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White Chocolate & Strawberry Tart There is nothing that says summer more than oodlse of fresh strawberries. The best thing about this tart is that any berries will work just as well, so feel free to team the white chocolate with raspberries, blueberries or blackberries! prep time: overnight | make time: 30 minutes | stand time: 8 hours | serves 12 Base • 1 ½ cups almonds • 2 Tbsp cacao powder • 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted Grease a 23cm (9”) tart tin and set aside. Process the almonds and cacao powder until crumbly. Add the dates, one a time until a ‘dough’ is formed and no large chunks remain. Pinch the mixture together between your fingers - if it holds its shape it’s the right consistency. If not, add 1 Tbsp cold water at a time until the desired consistency is achieved. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared cake tin and set aside while you prepare the filling. Filling • 1 cup strawberries • 1 Tbsp maple syrup • 1 cup cashews, soaked in water overnight – rinsed well • 250ml (8 fl oz) coconut cream • 60g (2 oz) cacao butter, melted • ¼ cup raw honey • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract • 1 Tbsp coconut flour Blend the strawberries and maple syrup together until smooth. Set aside. Blend the remaining ingredients until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetener if desired. Pour the white mixture over the prepared base, then the strawberry puree. Using the tip of a sharp knife or a skewer, create a swirl pattern. Freeze for 6 – 8 hours or overnight for best results. Cut into even slices when still firm and allow the tart to come to room temperature for about 1 hour before serving. Top with fresh strawberries. SWEET IDEA: Top with homemade raw chocolate (dragon) for an extra indulgent touch! Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. Nicole Joy is an inspirational foodie who passionately shares her story of rediscovering her love of food. Nicole believes in nourishing the body and soul with delicious, wholesome ingredients, and advocates that healthy eating does not mean compromising on flavour. A former school teacher and entrepreneur at heart, Nicole’s broad-ranging experience includes successfully developing her own jewellery line, being crowned Miss World QLD, hosting a children’s program on Channel 9, and establishing her own sleepwear label. Her two books, ‘Why it’s perfectly acceptable to eat dessert for breakfast’ and ‘Life’s too short for diets’ are available on her website - www.nicolejoyinspire. com. Facebook: www.facebook.com/nicolejoyinspire Instagram: @nicolejoyinspire

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master your mindspace by michael atma

We are all born with a center, but many don’t even know it exists. We can live without knowing our center, but we can’t be without it. If you do not have a connection to your center, you will feel out of balance with both your inner reality and your outer world.

It is by far one of the biggest kept secrets to getting rid of fear, anxiety and anguish from your life. Imagine that, just by being centered you can instantly be free from the distractions of the mind and the world that cause us to suffer.

Your center is the place inside you that feels like home. In martial arts it is called the “center-point”, or “Hara”, which is said to reside in the lower belly region of the body, and when translated means ‘ocean of energy’. Regardless of what it is called, it is a space within me that I have come to know very well. At any time of the day or night I can bring my awareness to my center and experience instantaneous calm and clarity. In fact as I write about it now it washes over my mind and body in waves making me feel deeply relaxed and at peace.

It may sound too good to be true, but the truth is that the greatest gifts that life has to offer come from the simplest of things. Centering yourself is one of them – it is so easy to do, we just have to remember that we have one and then the craziness of the moment drops away like magic.

There is nothing mystical about this space at all. It lives within all of us. We just need to remember that it is there and then consciously connect to it. More than anything, connecting to your center brings you fully into the present moment. It is the simplest way to get out of your head, into your body, and be-here-now. All it takes is awareness. Once you master this knack, then your life will take on a whole new meaning. If you look around you at all the people whose lives appear to be empty and meaningless to them, or they are caught up in suffering and struggle, you will find that they are all living without connecting to their center. They are allowing thoughts, feelings, events, and circumstances to throw them around like washing in a spin drier without any hope of having a place to rest in and re-charge their mind and bodies. Even a tornado has a center that is quiet and peaceful. No matter how strong or destructive the winds are on the outside of it, the center remains untouched. Our center works just the same. On the outside our lives can be driving us crazy mentally, physically and emotionally, but deep inside us we have a center that never gets touched by these things. I’m sure you have experienced this for yourself at some point in your life but the real secret to tapping into its power is to connect with it consciously whenever you want. To connect with your center on a regular basis and be able to enjoy knowing it as a part of who you are, is to have a deep connection with your inner being. This provides you with an energetic anchor to a more stable foundation of life that no amount of money, power, people, or external things can ever provide.

HERE’S HOW TO SPEND THE NEXT 5 MINUTES Close your eyes and take a few moments to relax. Once you are settled, scan your body with your awareness, and ask it to show you where your center is located. Then, when you become aware of where your center point is located in your body – place your hands there. As you gently place your hands over the part of your body that feels like your center point just keep your awareness on the connection between your hands and center. You may even feel some heat in your hands or body at this stage. If you have found your center then you may also notice that your mind is crystal clear and alert, and that you feel deeply rooted in your body. For the first few times you practice connecting with your center it may help to use your hands so that you can more easily connect to it with your mind. After a while though, make the connection without your hands and you should notice that it will happen easier and quicker. Eventually you will be able to close your eyes and make the connection instantly. Then you can do it anywhere and anytime you want to. About The Author Michael is a meditation and mindfulness expert. He lives and breathes meditation daily and is an accomplished Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur. Michael’s new book Master Your Mindspace is a number 1 best seller on Amazon. Visit masteryourmindspace.com

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Balancing Atlantis & lEmUria by adam barralet

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atlantis & lemuria The lost lands of ancient Atlantis are well known to most with an interest in the wisdom of the past. This was a civilisation renowned for their advanced understandings of a wide range of sciences. They used crystals on mass for generating energy and healing. The Atlanteans understood astrology as well as the cycles of the Earth and other planets and were able to manipulate the pull of these energies to their advantage. Atlantis elite explored technology that altered individualsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; DNA in an attempt to make superior changes and led to the birth of beings such as centaurs and other creatures that were half man and half human, However in the end their great intellect and advanced sciences began to excite the imaginations of those known as the priesthood who were in power in Atlantis. Greed started to become a motivating factor as they fed off the power they had in their hands. The elite began to exploit others living within Atlantis and the planet which supported them. Eventually they tipped the balance of the planet too far and Mother Earth had no choice but to assert her power to again bring harmony to the planetâ&#x20AC;Ś.and Atlantis returned to the watery womb of the Great Mother.

Madagascar and Africa in the west, parts of Asia and Hawaii in the North and South American in the east as well as encompassing Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The Lemurians were highly empathetic and this allowed them to develop strong relationships with the plants, animals and crystals upon their land. They nurtured these relationships and in return nature guided them to find powerful ways to heal and grow. They became caretakers of the Earth and lived a very natural life in harmony with its cycles. They ate raw and fresh plants and seafoods, healed with crystals, and celebrated lunar and solar cycles. Lemurians lived in a peaceful and highly developed spiritual culture that strongly valued each member in their tribe and community.

Although both these civilisations were advanced, they had some key differences. The Lemurians loved nature, understanding and revering her perfection, while the Atlanteans used their understanding to explore how to take nature and make her more perfect by shifting energy streams and altering genetics. While the Lemurians allowed the cycles of nature to dictate their way of living, the Atlanteans worked to dictate and control the cycles of nature. Lemurians valued family, Another great civilisation once graced our planet at community and group success and understood that an earlier point. They are known as the Lemurians. everyone had their individual gift that contributed Lemuria was a massive land mass that stretched to the whole. In contrast the Atlanteans became around the Southern Hemisphere. It reached to obsessed with individual success, even if it was

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detrimental to others. They developed hierarchies in which some where seen as more important than others, and those who were “less important” started to lose their basic rights. Those who no longer had rights became scientific “guinea pigs” for the powerful to have their way with.

distorting these leaders perceptions? Are we heading towards the same destiny as Atlantis? Will this be a case of history repeating?

Meanwhile the Lemurian energy still exists and can be found in essence in many Southern Hemisphere cultures. Think about many South American, This brings us to the state of today’s modern world. southern African and south east Asian cultures. You can still see a deeper value of nature inherent When we look at the dominant powers upon the in these cultures as well as placing high value world today, Northern Hemisphere countries such on the family unit and community. Even those as the U.S.A. spring to mind. Their culture is not that have migrated to countries such as Australia only strong throughout the West but in the East have adopted these values. Simply consider the now you see the introduction of malls, fast food importance of ‘mateship’ to Aussies. and other Western influences. Underpinning these influences come very Atlantean values such as The time has now come for those who hold wisdom success of the individual and a drive to compete and teachings of Lemuria to step forward and and outsmart others. The deeper you hunt for share. Those living in the Southern Hemisphere similarities the more emerge. Just think about must connect to the teaching of their own land and the emergence of GMO foods, fluoride in water, its native people rather than teachings inherited chem-trails, etc. Again one of the planets biggest and adopted from the North. There is a great need threats is climate change due to humans exploiting to balance the dominant Atlantean energy with the nature rather than working in harmony with her. understanding and empathetic Lemurian energy. Scientists warn the most powerful and influential As a planet humanity must start placing higher leaders of the world of the climatic catastrophes value on finding ways of living that understand the that are imminent due to their actions, but is greed gifts of nature and how they can heal and teach us

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without need of adaptation. Individuals need to worry less about their own success and progress and shift their attention to contributing their gifts to benefit their whole community. Maybe as these shifts occur we will find solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems such as starvation, poverty, pollution, animal extinction, climate change, mental health issues and new superbugs that our medications no longer can control. Subtly nature is placing gifts in our hands to help the spirituality of the South share its wisdom. We see the re-emergence of natural remedies rather than pharmaceuticals for healthcare. Plants such as palo santo from South America, agarwood from South East Asia and fragonia from Australia have come into human awareness as plants to be used in place of sage to cleanse and raise the vibration of a space. Many crystals have also chosen to unveil themselves in recent decades to support this change. Let’s explore some of these now; In 1999 an unusual group of quartz points were found lying separate in a bed of sand in South America, rather than the natural form as grown in grouped clusters. Unusual as this is, the appearance of these crystals is even more striking. These crystals are not clear and shiny, but rather have a frosted appearance and striations running across them. Legend has it that these crystals were broken from clusters during the time of Lemuria and programmed to hold their knowledge. It was anticipated that these Lemurian seed crystals and their knowledge would come to light at this time, in order for us to learn from their ways. One of the most powerful ways to connect with the

wisdom held within a Lemurian Seed crystal is to sit outside in nature, close your eyes in meditation and gently run your finder across the crystal’s striations. The crystals tend to give guidance about the importance of unity. You are reminded that the Earth and all its inhabitants is one large macrocosmic organism, and what is done to one, affects all. The Lemurians taught that the key to advancement and evolution is love. This is not a conditional love to be shared with just those near to you, but rather each person upon the Earth must learn to love everyone simply for who they are. Lemurian seed crystals prompt you to abandon thoughts of loneliness, neglect, isolation and separation. These crystals awaken your awareness of nature and remind you that in nature, nothing is alone. Everything is supported by the environment around it. Your Lemurian seed crystal will help reconnect you with nature. Also found in South America was a powerful type of Super Quartz. These life-changing Super Quartz crystals can be any combination of clear quartz, smokey quartz, citrine and amethyst and are filled with a wonderment of phantoms and inclusions such as rutile, cacoxenite, ajoite and lepidocrocite. A popular type of Super Quartz found in Espirito de Santos, Brazil has been trademarked and is known by names such as Super Seven™ or Melody’s Stone. This crystal brings together energies that promote unification. It has properties that supports our own physical well-being and spiritual development as both need to occur together for true personal growth. Super Seven™ also supports unity on a global level. It offers guidance

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in meditation and strength in grids for bringing together all communities, whether local, national or global. It works well for easing tension between people of different backgrounds, promoting an understanding that diversity allows each person to contribute something different that is of value to everyone. This is a premier crystal for diffusing terrorism threats. In 1996, another unique combination of crystals was discovered in Namibia on the other side of Lemuria’s reach. Quantum Quattro™ contains a swirl of colours contributed by shattuckite (sky to royal blue), chrysocolla (robin’s egg blue), dioptase (forest green), malachite (light green) with and smokey quartz. It is possible that this crystal was unveiled at a precise time to support light-workers and healers around the world in the preparation for the new millennium. Each piece of Quantum Quattro™ is a unique combination of colours and will find the perfect human guardian with whom to align. Quantum Quattro™ promotes the healing of all emotional and karmic sufferance from the past. At this time of great change it is vital that each individual liberates themselves from the past, ceasing to allow it to impede their path of supporting humanity’s evolution at this time. Each of the five individual crystals within the stone plays a particular role in the healing process, resulting in allowing you to let go of the ill effects of your past: • Malachite – allows you to realise what pain you are carrying • Shattuckite – lets you comprehend what has happened and the impact it has had on you • Dioptase – awakens acceptance of the experience, honouring both the positive and the negative • Chrysocolla – facilitates release of the hurt and pain • Smokey Quartz – finally allows you to settle and ground yourself after healing Quantum Quattro™ is highly in tune with the healing tools already present on Earth and works in harmony with any animal guide or plant. It strengthens the effectiveness of homeopathy, naturopathy, aromatherapy and herbalism. It is worth noting that the power of the last two

abovementioned crystals comes not in the energy of a single crystal but in a group of crystals combining together. Just as Lemurian wisdom teaches us that the sum of the whole, is greater than its part, so do these two crystals. For people living in the Southern Hemisphere, these crystals as well as others found locally in the area can offer great insight to you on how to play your role in rebalancing the planet with more Lemurian energy. Those in the Northern Hemisphere can also benefit in working with these crystals and working to not diminish but balance the Atlantean energy that dominates culture and the way of life in most Northern countries. As we begin to understand the importance of keeping these two contrasting energetic teachings in balance we will be able to stabilise our planet and use great technology to benefit every person on the planet equally. Crystals playing an important role in both these ancient civilisations offer a great key to allowing this to happen. Adam Barralet has observed nature since childhood. Growing up amongst the trees and wildlife of the hills of Western Australia, Adam’s deep relationship and understanding of nature has allowed him to teach countless individuals and groups around the world how to change their lives, finding balance and peace, through the power of crystals. To find out more about Adam, his book or to purchase any of the crystals mentioned visit his website - crystalconnectionsbook.com

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THE HEART OF HAWAII

the land, the spirit, the music and the people of the aloha state

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there’s something about hawaii

by thai ngyuen

There’s something about Hawaii—the islands possess an irresistible allure, drawing people from every nation to it’s shores. I landed in the open airport of Maui, the crisp ocean air carried a mixture of anticipation and excitement: Would my experience match up with my expectations? My general rule is to avoid expectations, and allow for an organic experience. But Hawaii is different, just the thought sends the imagination into overdrive. Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian islands, but the most geographically diverse. The sand moves from chocolate brown, to auburn red, and grainy gold; Haleakala, the 10,000 foot volcano plays the perfect backdrop, watching over the island. It was only a short visit; enough to catch up with a friend, get my feet wet for my month-long visit, and get introduced to Hawaiian shaved ice, which can be found on almost every corner. I spent most of my time on the ‘untouched’ island of Kauai; when the Dalai Lama visited Hawaii in 1994 he requested to visit two places on Kauai: Anahola and Polihale. When asked why, he said, “Anahola is a portal where the souls or spirits enter this world, and Polihale is where the souls or spirits exit this world.” Polihale can be translated as “House of the Po.” “Po” is the Hawaiian word for the afterworld. The local legend is that the spirits travel across the plain, climb the cliffs, and then jump off to Po. It’s a sacred site that represents transition, and an opportunity to pay homage to the ancestral souls that have passed through. The island had a clear and distinct energy about it, reflecting that spiritual truth. I was going through some major transitions in life, and it made sense that I was so drawn to this island. The Japanese writer Haruki Murakami said,

“Everything in life is a metaphor. That echoed in my mind as I took a catamaran trip along the majestic Na Pali coastline. Beauty beyond words as we moved from hidden caves to lush green valleys. Dolphins escorted us through the hypnotic turquoise waters, the rugged cliffs would open up into archways and crevices where locals would fish and canoe. One word immediately came to mind: flow. There was such diversity in the landscape, yet we moved from one to another along a thread of uniformity. The locals engaged with the earth as if they were caught in a divine romance, taking fish as if receiving a precious gift, and tending to the land as a husband gently tucking his wife’s hair behind her ear. There was no resistance, no tension, no battle— what our eternal souls yearn for in this temporal world. What’s amazing about Kauai is that the beauty seen on dirt trails can still be found driving along main roads. The guardrails and grey asphalt unable to pull any attention away from gigantic roadside lilies and vines climbing up canopies. Of course frequent stops are unavoidable, and throwing the “shaka” hand sign out the window at every possible opportunity. Rainbows were a welcomed distraction; nicknamed “The Rainbow State” it’s impossible to be in Hawaii and not see one. Hawaiian tradition sees the rainbow as a connection to the heavenly realm—The Rainbow Goddess, Anuenue, acts as a messenger of the Gods. I remember the first double-rainbow that appeared. In a single rainbow, red is at the top and violet at the bottom, the opposite alignment of our chakras, symbolizing our descent from the heavens. With the rarely seen double rainbow, the higher one has red at the bottom and violet

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at the top. The Kundalini energy moving up through the the seven chakras representing our powerful transformations in life, our expanding consciousness, vibrational frequency, and life energy.

Hawaiian experience. Bright lights contrasted serene beaches the same way busy lives were abandoned for paradise. It echoed a strong sentiment I heard often in conversations, “Living in Hawaii is very different from a vacation.” Indeed many who visit are tempted to make the An incredibly powerful symbol, the two rainbows oasis permanent. With very mixed results. Many reminding us of our transcendent origins, and who left old lives and careers to start something our divine destination. It was as if that reverence new in Hawaii found themselves miserable. It humming in your soul manifested itself in the sky, wasn’t long before they felt the effects of ”Island momentarily. Fever”—that feeling of being stuck and isolated. But those who make the move to paradise and And then there’s the surfing—you’re always are happy realize that everyone battles an inner out longer than planned. It’s like an addiction, psychological island fever, and they deal with blissfully floating between waves, waiting to that before compounding it with a geographical catch another rush. I left Kauai and flew into island fever. That ancient quote, “Wherever you Honolulu International Airport. It wasn’t long go, there you are” sums it up perfectly, that we before I was floating on the stretch of Kuhio can never outrun our problems merely through a Beach, behind the statue of Duke Kahanamoku change of scenery. in Waikiki. “The father of modern surfing” stands with open arms, welcoming the many visitors who Traveling should never be a way to escape from adorn him with traditional lei—the iconic floral life, but a way to embrace life. I did a lot of the wreaths of Hawaii. former, but quickly realized that running away from yourself is a race you never win. There’s a Oahu translates as “The Gathering Place.” It’s cliff above Queen’s Bath in Kauai, overlooking the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands, but the the deep blue water; I sat watching the sunset most populous, and notorious for it’s bumper to every single afternoon. In part because it was bumper traffic. There’s a different vibe compared impossible not to, but more importantly, it to Maui and Kauai. Every first Friday of the month, became a resting place. Not for my body, but for the streets of downtown Chinatown in Honolulu the part of me that likes to run when I should be close for a massive block party with a mix of live still, that should embrace when I try to escape. music, street entertainment, and local artists. There’s a unique culture and landscape beyond About The Author what’s considered the “City” side of the island. From the historic site of Pearl Harbor, to the Thai Nguyen is the founder Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, it doesn’t of The Utopian Life, a websitake much effort to find yourself off the beaten te with interviews and blogs on practical living. Thai is track and hiking through a bamboo forest. Travel has always been my greatest teacher, mentoring me with lessons unobtainable in classrooms. Indeed Oahu captured a subtle, but significant lesson; a dichotomy in the

also an accidental tourist who is currently found at the base of a mountain in PEru with a Macbook and a backpack, living the Utopian Life. Visit theutopianlife.com

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KAuai - wonder of waimea by scott podmore

Conscious Travel Mag’s Scott Podmore explores the Grand Canyon of the Pacific and beyond in beautiful Kauai

the lush forest, hiking trails, waterfalls and ocean Kauai has a deep spiritual vibe in a Mother Nature kind of way, and offers the kind of pace that forces you to slow down, catch yourself and breathe You could hear a pin drop while absorbing the view in its beauty, while also tuning in to that unique of a vast real-life canvas of colour from the Waimea frequency.” Canyon lookout. The silence is only interrupted by the echo of a distant bleating mountain goat before No argument from me. However, Kauai offers a a white-tailed eagle glides into view hundreds of lot more, including diverse resort and villa-style metres below. accommodation, adventure activities ranging from chopper tours to hiking, snorkelling, zip-lining, Time really does stand still at Kauai’s famous and kayaking inland rivers and the coastline. There ”Grand Canyon of the Pacific”. It’s a verdant, are also dreamy surfing hotspots and some of the spacious wilderness merging winding pathways of world’s best golf courses, as well as historical sites volcanic dirt reds underneath a thousand shades and towns, great food, and shopping. of forest greens and browns. The occasional white mist of a cloud drifts past at eye level, offering With so many ways to discover Kauai, here are five some perspective of just how high the vantage highlights that make it hard to leave her shores. point is.

the ride of your life

Waimea Canyon stretches 18km across the western end of the island. Almost 1000m-high mountains Perhaps the ultimate way to put Kauai into rise from the ocean floor to form the unspoilt and perspective is to step off the plane at Lihue magnificent Na Pali Coast. Airport and on to nearby Island Helicopters’ finest 85-minute air tour experience: a Jurassic Falls This neck of the woods is a hiker’s playground, Landing Adventure where you fall under the spell which is confirmed by my Hawaiian adventure of Hawaii’s most famous waterfall as you slowly tour guide Harley (affectionately dubbed ”Harleydescend to a landing area near the base of the pedia” for his knowledge of the island). He is taking waterfall. Then it’s on with a one-hour ”Kauai me on a round-trip, quick-fire tour by jeep via Grand” circle island tour for views of the famed Kauai’s convenient, singular main artery road that Menehune fish ponds and Haupu mountains before circumnavigates the island, bar one 15km stretch swooping into the Hanapepe Valley. Then it’s on the north shore. time to glide across the deep crevices of Olokele In one day we nail it, though each stop is fleeting. Canyon, through Waimea Canyon and then above A week at the very least is required to explore the Hawaii’s ”Sixth Wonder”, the Na Pali Coast. island. Harley, donning Maui Jim sunglasses and army fatigues, is a typical laidback Hawaiian who explains how Kauai drifts along on its own frequency. The oldest of Hawaii’s major islands, it feels so isolated yet is only a half-hour flight from Honolulu. ”Those who live here or who visit are longing for or seeking ’the quiet’, or a more reclusive style of escape,” Harley says. ”It’s the rugged coastline,

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Kauai has ample tizzed-up resorts of all shapes and sizes, but this homely destination has a few points of difference. For starters, its south shore location in Poipu is an ideal launch pad from which to explore. Everything is accessible, including nearby Kukui’ula Shopping Village and its restaurants. Secondly, the

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villas are more like holiday homes with fully equipped kitchens and ocean views. Owner Marianne Martin is proud to offer something different: ”We’re more an independent boutique hotel and we have condos as big as homes. ... We’re building an independent boutique feel. I find visitors want to find these little spots like ours. We’re up there price wise, but we’re worth it.” Mind you, the prices are reasonable for what you get.

ready for adventure There are two companies in Kauai that cover plenty of adventure activities: Kayak Kauai and Outfitters Kauai for kayaking, paddle boarding, zip-line safaris, whale watching, surfing and hiking/trekking. Kauai has Hawaii’s only navigable rivers and I paddled up the Wailua River, parked the kayak at the beginning of a rainforest then stepped back in time while

passing by the remains of ancient Hawaiian home sites and learning about the native flora.

food, glorious food Shaved ice, saimin, taro burgers, teriyaki beef sticks, pineapple smoothies, coconut ice cream - food is definitely a hit in Kauai. Head for Kukui’ula Shopping Village for an evening at Josselin Tapas Bar & Grill for such treats as 36-hour braised pork belly, Kekaha shrimp duck confit tacos or slow-cooked butterfish. Otherwise nothing can beat the Beach House in Poipu for exquisite fine dining with views of crashing waves out the front. For a more informal pub-style atmosphere head to Brennecke’s for classic nachos or burgers, otherwise enjoy the island’s roadside fruit stands, where fresh chilled coconut can be cracked and served on the spot.

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settlers. Their genetic make-up was altered and strengthened when Hurricane Iniki hit in 1992 and blew down the chicken farm coops and a new species was born. Many locals despise them but visitors will fall in love with them.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite clear Hawaii tourism and most of the accommodation houses try to tuck this one under the carpet, but never have you seen a place more populated by thousands of incredibly More: gohawaii.com/au beautiful roosters and chooks roaming the island. These magnificently plumed roosters and Scott Podmore was a guest of Hawaiian Airlines multi-coloured spotted hens are descendants of and Hawaii Tourism. those brought on to the islands by Polynesian

about scott podmore

Scott Podmore is an internationally renowned travel and music writer, videographer, bestselling author and owner of October Grey Media. He is also the co-founder of Conscious Travel Mag in addition to running a multi-award winning community newspaper in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne in Australia. As well as being a regular contributor to large travel publications in print and online worldwide including Escape (News Limited, 5 million readers), Travel Talk, Flight Centre, Elite Traveler Asia and many more, he is a digital publisher, video producer and a content strategist for major companies in Australia and overseas. His passion for travel writing and photography has taken him all throughout the world and he currently has a blockbuster book selling globally called Conversations With Mediums in which he interviewed some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous mediums including John Edward, James Van Praagh, Lisa Williams among others. You can follow Scott on Twitter and Instagram @scottpodmore

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Pele Honua Mea Thousands of little bubbles bring me to a boil. Where smokey scents whirl from open kitchens, as the Fire Goddess performs her Moon dance. Flaming heat and spicy herbs; steaming dishes from Mother Earth. Pele Honua Mea prepares new life, stirring in the planetary cooking pot. The old buried underneath the new. Flowing lava spreading over her hills, melting with the sea with a hissing sound. The Fire Goddess splashes her love flames passionately from the core of her Being. Shivering shocks travel through my body, when I connect with her primal force. This is how Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to live my life; untamed. Foamy white caps on the water, the ocean stretches out her hands. Powerful waves break on the shoreline, as Peleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fire kisses the salty sea. The boiling point is nearly reached... Time for dinner, the New Earth Soup is served.

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fire goddess pele by eva annaluna

the power of transformation in action One cannot set foot on the Big Island of Hawai’i without connecting to the Fire Goddess Pele. This is her sacred land created by fire. The dirt is glistening with a multitude of tiny crystals, once captured in the cooling lava rocks. Younger lava fields flow through the landscape with curves and crumbles like the currents of the sea. A stark contrast is showcased with the lush green forests standing strong with their roots in the dark lava, showing the resilience of Mother Nature and her ability to grow through stone. Powerful waves of the Pacific Ocean wash over the lava coast line, bringing a colorful spectacle to the eyes. Pele Honua Mea is not only a Goddess according to the Hawaiian tradition, she is alive. As I am writing this article a fire is burning in my heart, inspiring my hands to share these words with you. Lady Pele is present in the flames of creation, dictating to me the story of her life. She is known to have her Home in the Kīlauea caldera, the Halema’uma’u crater, to be exact. A steady lava flow of glowing fire is crawling over the landscape from the Pu’u ’Ō’ō vent, increasing the size of the Big Island as new land is being created each day. Seen from a spiritual perspective, Pele represents the power of transformation. Her force can be destructive as she burns away the old, yet ever present is her promise of something new on the horizon, as she creates new land. This is a beautiful metaphor for the inner work that we all do, as we release the old to create space for the new to enter into our life. It may be painful to say goodbye to the old, yet it may have been blocking us from moving forward. The impulse of new energy that we invite in when we dare to release such a block is tremendous and brings along with it a world of possibilities. Lady Pele is a great ally to have in this process of personal growth and transformation.

When we perform our ceremonies for the Fire Goddess in the crater, we honor her creative power and ask for support on our spiritual journey. A feeling of sacredness arises in us as we descend into the crater and sit on the lava floor to take in our impressive surroundings. Only 8 feet below us the lava is still hot, which becomes more palpable when we feel the warmth of the steam vents surrounding us. Each ceremony brings something special as a sign from Pele, telling us that she received our offerings with delight. We have seen rainbows appear as soon as we started our ritual, as well as little whirlwinds dancing around; once we even felt an earthquake right underneath us! These ceremonies are very empowering and whether we bring spiritual minded people on our tours, little children, or a successful businessman; at the end of the day everyone is impressed by the presence of the Fire Goddess. Lady Pele is known to appear to people in different forms. She may reveal herself as a beautiful sensual young woman with passionate fiery eyes. According to the legends about Pele, she is quite the lover in this appearance, not taking ’no’ for an answer. Should she receive a ’no’ nevertheless, she would easily burst into a fire of jealousy and anger, sending eruptions of hot lava over the island. Another common appearance is that of the wise old lady, the crone, leaning on her wooden cane. Her looks are certainly not as enticing as that of her younger appearance, yet her penetrating eyes seem to be all knowing, making you freeze on the spot with great respect. When Hawaiians encounter an old lady with a cane on the side of the road, they think twice about driving by without offering her a ride. It may be Madame Pele and it is best to keep her as your friend and treat her accordingly. One day we were preparing for a Volcano Tour and my husband stopped at a gas station to fill up the car. As he was about to drive back onto the road, an old lady suddenly appeared and stepped in front of the car, blocking his way. She was bending over, while leaning on a wooden cane... The lady took her time as she slowly moved across the

sage magazine special street step by step. Since he was already tuning into the Fire Goddess with the preparations for our tour, my husband was fully aware that he’d better let this little old lady pass with great patience in his heart, no matter how long it would take. After all, this could be the presence of Pele testing him. One of our favorite places in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is a small crater adjacent to the large Halema’uma’u crater with it’s continues smoke plume rising up into the air. When we look down into the small, or ’Iki’ crater, we see how relative the term ’small’ is... Little dots moving along the crater floor are actually people walking on a trail! The vastness and raw power of this landscape is overwhelmingly beautiful. Over the years that we have visited the volcano, we have seen changes in the natural surroundings with new shrubs coming up through the lava cracks. Where years ago only little ferns made their way through the mineral rich rocks, now human size Ohi’a trees inhabit the solidified lava lake. Bright red puffy blossoms called Lehua adorn the Ohi’a’s, bursting out of their buds like small volcanic eruptions. Many years from now the crater floor will be a young rain forest, hiding the barren lava beneath difference shades of green.

in stages. The crater floor, created by an impressive eruption by the Fire Goddess, didn’t produce new growth over night. It took years to build up a new environment. The Iki crater exploded only about 55 years ago, shooting hot fountains of lava as high as 1,000 feet into the air, with a lava flow that could fill up an entire football field... Each minute! When we now look at the crater floor with it’s resilient new growth and the surrounding rock walls adorned with a beautiful rainforest, we feel a deep sense of awe. Just like this crater, you were brought into this life by a powerful creative act. Ever since, you have been growing and renewing yourself. We seem to live many lives in one nowadays as the energies on the planet continuously accelerate our evolution, downloading upgrade after upgrade. You are not the 1.0 version as when you just entered the Earth plane; you are now operating at the latest 5.5 edition of yourself!

I believe that Pele has refined her energy as well. She too is operating with the newest system and even though she does have a fiery temperament, I also feel her love and compassion for the difficult times that we are all facing. The world is fast approaching a great change that is inevitable and Pele knows this as no other. I remember praying to her in the crater, focusing on a deep heart desire and asking for confirmation that I was on the right path with the decisions that I No better example can be seen by Mother Nature to had made. For a while I asked this question, each time illustrate the process of transformation within us. Five years ago the crater floor looked totally different when we visited the crater. Although the Fire Goddess had reassured me that all was working out perfectly than it does today. Those that have an eye for detail well, I still had small doubts coming up from time to will notice the young growth sprinkled over the time in the corner of my mind. As I watched what was black surface here and there. Five years further the patches of green will be larger and birds will find their happening around the world, it didn’t always make me feel very confident that the New World was going way into the crater to feed on the seeds of flowers to truly manifest. The struggle between love and fear and trees. Bees will be attracted to the red Lehua is intensifying and I feel that now more than ever it is blossoms and bring the nectar to their hives to make of life importance that we all do our own inner work, Lehua honey. As we witness this natural process of to help harmonize the planet. I desired to know for ever expanding and renewing life, we also recognize that this same process is taking place within us. When certain that I was doing mine well. After a few visits you think back five years ago and see where you were to the volcano, sharing my question and heart desire with Lady Pele, she suddenly burst out in anger: ’I at, with the consciousness that you have now, then already told you that all is well! Stop asking!!’ you will be astonished with the amount of personal growth that you have experienced in this short time I was completely taken by surprise with this eruption frame. Five years hence projects that you start today of emotion from Pele, as she had been so supportive may become successful beyond your imagination. and understanding for a long time. However, I realized Dreams that you now cherish in your heart will have that she was right; it was time for me to step into my become reality and new dreams will form to give power and be my own authority. Instead of asking shape to the never ending cycle of creation. for outside confirmations, I had to awaken to my inner Knowing like never before. Ever since that day It is only when we look at our life with awareness I have felt an unwavering and clear inner Knowing. and a higher perspective, that we see how far we have come. Sometimes we may feel that things seem The doubts and fears that used to hide in that one little corner disappeared as soon as the Fire Goddess to move slowly, as we repeat old patterns that we shone her Light on it. She challenged me to take thought we had already released. In such moments it responsibility and be who I really am without delay: a is a good idea to remember that all growth happens

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sage magazine special it right now. I have always known that we will succeed. The Light will eradicate the darkness, just as one candle illumines a whole room. However, this cannot No matter how much inner work we have done in the happen without us, without you. We are the candles. We are all summoned by Lady Pele to live through the past decades, we are all facing our core issues at this transformation ahead of us with persistence and an moment of time that the ancients called ’the Great unshakable inner Knowing of what is right for us and Purification’. It is these very core issues that throw hence for the Highest Good of All. Once we remember us back into our old patterns at the most unexpected who we are, we have to embody it without delay. This moments. Because such patterns feel familiar, we is what we are here for. We are called to step into our tend to feel a false sense of security and accept a Soul’s purpose and as we hold a bright future vision lesser version of ourselves. When I became totally together, our hearts unite as One, embracing the honest with myself, I had to admit that I was fully aware that my doubts came forth out of an old pattern world with Light. I feel deeply honored to be on this that was clouding my inner knowledge with fear. Part transformational journey with you. of me knew that I shouldn’t allow it anymore. Yet, I delayed releasing the pattern, because I was still Together with her husband Lee, identified with it. It took a wake up call from Pele to Eva Annaluna facilitates Healing finally transform this aspect that was blocking me Holidays at the retreat center from stepping fully into my truth. Pele Honua Mea let Home Heart Hawaii on the Big me play my game of self-doubt for a while, until she Island. Live in the Spirit of Aloha said ’Enough! You know better than this.’ If you know and experience the power of that you can make a better and new choice, then do it. transformation. Honor the Fire In other words, we are too conscious to fool ourselves Goddess Pele with a sacred any longer. The time has arrived for humanity to wake ceremony during a life changing up! Volcano Tour. powerful Divine Being. This is what we are all here for to remember.

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unexpected wonders of the big island by lucille dancingwind

Wherever I travel, I always feel eager anticipation and privileged to connect with Nature’s beautiful landscapes and diverse forms of life. Each one is a treasure to my heart. When I was called by the biggest island of Hawai’i to spend time there in 2013, I was blessed to be able to rent the wonderful guest suite from my dear soul sister Eva and soul brother Lee. This enabled me to spend a lot of time deeply connecting with the land, wildlife and plant life at my leisure, with minimal distraction from the more urbanized areas. A true gift since what I thought would only be two weeks ended up being three months! Yes, the Big Island is full of surprises! Whenever a land has called to me, I’ve known there was more awaiting me there than I could imagine. Hawai’i was no exception—on all levels. As with anything in life, nothing surpasses personal experience. Aside from her distinctive and intensely co-creative energy, Hawai’i’s natural diversity captivated me. From what I read, she contains eight of the thirteen different climate zones in the world, each with unique ecosystems! What a gift it is for Nature lovers, and to experience them in person was truly aweinspiring. These included blossoming plants and lush rain forests that reminded me of Costa Rica; dry terrain dominated by the prickly pear cactus, reminding me of Arizona; coral reefs and clear ocean water that reminded me of the Caribbean Sea; and Mauna Kea whose peak stands above the cloud line, reminding me of the tallest Rocky Mountains of western North America (just to name a few!). While I savoured my magickal encounters with the well-known magnificent dolphins and other ocean-dwelling inhabitants, as well as the more common birdlife that make Hawai’i their home,

two particular species of terrestrial wildlife unexpectedly left a big impression on me. They seemed like direct incarnations from Spirit for me. The first one wasn’t mentioned in any of the literature that I’d read, so it was a complete surprise. I happened to be looking at the open space of the yard one morning, when one suddenly flew across the grassy landscape! There was no mistaking this gorgeous butterfly that I had known and loved all my life in southern Canada. The large cinnamon-orange and black monarch has a beautiful, distinctive style of flight that seems to joyfully celebrate its wings with each beat, glide and swoop. While I recognized it immediately, and it is known for its epic annual migration from Canada to Mexico, this butterfly’s presence, all the way here across the Pacific Ocean, was astounding to say the least. I discovered on the Internet that this butterfly was first seen on the Big Island in the 1940’s, though its appearance seems to be a mystery. So while its numbers are declining on the north-American continent, it was a joy to see that Hawai’i was a sanctuary for it year-round. I had the pleasure of seeing another monarch butterfly at a later date while at a beach. It flew past, then perched on a tree branch nearby where I could clearly see it. Being one of my dear power animals, it felt very significant to have the monarch’s presence on my journey here. The other unexpected wildlife encounter was also of the winged variety. I’ve always loved owls, with two species also being special power animals of mine. To my delight, I discovered that there was one endemic species of owl on the Big Island, known as the pueo, and I desired to see it. One day during a forest hike, I found a feather on my path and sensed immediately that this

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treasure was from a pueo! The next day I woke up before sunrise and went for an invigorating hike on the road that wound downhill and uphill on Mauna Loa, surrounded by Nature. At one point, I saw the word “pueo” written in bold letters on a mailbox by the road—it felt like a confirmation about the feather. Then, in the late evening of the following day, I had a glorious walk along the sacred Honaunau shore and watched the sun set with Eva and Lee. As we drove along the highway afterwards, we suddenly encountered a low-flying pueo right over the vehicle! It hovered momentarily above the road with its broad wings, letting me see it so clearly through the rear window. It was such a graceful beauty. I was in awe. I discovered that the pueo was considered in the Hawaiian culture to be an ‘aumakua (ancestor spirit). It felt so sacred to have encountered it for three consecutive days in various forms and in very different locations. I felt blessed for this manifested desire and watched over by another owl guardian on my journey. Life is filled with wonders for us to discover and

experience. If you feel a calling from the beautiful island of Hawai’i, I invite you to answer the call with a wide open mind and heart, so that you can fully receive her gifts, in whichever form they choose to present themselves. You never know what might await you! Lucille DancingWind is a mystic, author and the founder of Sacred Earth Connection™. Her work is dedicated to empowering men and women by aligning them with their true, divine nature. It lights up her spirit to witness people feeling a greater awareness of the sacred within and without, along with a sense of divine interconnectedness with All. Lucille is a transmitter of wisdom gained from Spirit insights, Nature teachings and personal experiences. By being an amazing living example of what’s possible when we choose to honour love and our hearts to guide us, Lucille inspires men and women to courageously live their own sacred paths. She has been described as “a shining spirit walking through the forest of life spreading her magic”. Visit her website - www.sacredearthconnection.com

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Journey Into Spain join cheryl slater our new conscious travel writer on the road in Spain as she visits yoga, wellness and eco-friendly retreats.

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a much needed health kick and detox. It was time for a nomadic adventure, to feel in awe of the world again, to pause, connect and appreciate this beautiful planet that we live on and breathe in clean, non toxic fresh air.

A self-confessed retreat junkie and nomad who ’travels’ for a living. I’m on a mission to write an Around the World Retreat guide and have travelled extensively throughout Europe, Asia, America and Australia. This time, to write about Wellbeing and Eco-tourism in Spain I hopped straight on a plane for the short 2.5 hour flight from London to Malaga to retreat in the Spanish country side, then travelled by train to Alicante for more retreating in the mountains and on to the city of Barcelona, her final stop to spend the weekend at an Eco hotel.

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Spain has always been a popular destination for a wellbeing retreat – be that yoga, meditation, pilates, detox or fitness, with (almost) year round sunshine and a Mediterranean climate, February was the perfect time to escape the cold British weather, re-charge my batteries and give myself the permission to indulge in total wellbeing and

My first Wellbeing destination was the Shanti Som resort which lies nestled in the midst of nature surrounded by the Sierra de las Nieves Nature Park and Biosphere reserve and has been carefully constructed respecting and incorporating local materials as well as following the guidelines of Feng-Shui. On arrival I was greeted by a huge unmissable Buddha lying on the roof. Shanti Som is a haven of tranquility, surrounded by acres of luscious land pine, almond, lemon and olive trees. The nature is one of the first things that immediately started to have a calming and healing effect on me. When you’ve been living in the city there’s something very transformative about being immersed in

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nature, it helps you to disconnect from the outside world and re-connect with yourself again. Waking up to the blissful sounds of the wildlife and water from the stream, waterfalls and fountains of the retreat’s Oriental gardens, rather than an alarm clock, gets your body in natural harmony with natures rhythms. Yes nature really does it for me, it’s my medicine. After all we are nature! I think the more we can begin to really connect to the different elements and their qualities and how they are, the more we know ourselves and the more we can relate to the world and to each other.

the body before bed time. All meals are served in the Samsara restaurant which is best described as Asian/Middle East Fusion food with an array of delicious dishes aimed to promote healthier eating. The dishes have been created to provide a perfect balance for all the senses and they are committed to using as much as possible local, organic and seasonal produce.

The retreat is also open to the public as a day spa that has been created to offer a spiritual escape Wellbeing programme: 3 day yoga retreat from tension and the stress of western life. The Spa centre offers a variety of massages, aromatherapy The retreat venue is an intimate boutique Spa and facial treatments, nutritional consultations, hotel reminiscent of the Bali resorts I had stayed kinesiology, body scrubs and wraps, reflexology, at with only 14 guest rooms, each with a private manicures and pedicures, foot healing therapy and sun terrace or balcony and given a name. Mine was reiki, Various treatments are recommended – for called ’Knowledge’. I participated in a tailor made 3 both men and women depending on the retreat day yoga retreat programme (where you have the programme you are on. flexibility of choosing when you wish to arrive and depart. My daily schedule consisted of two private In addition to their weight loss and detox yoga classes, an active Hatha style in the morning programmes I would also recommended this followed by a healthy breakfast. Afternoons were retreat as a break away from city life, to get free to take time out for yourself, go walking, work pampered and chill out by the pool in the out at the on site gym or relax by the pool and go sunshine, either for the solo traveller who wants swimming in the warmer months (I wasn’t quite to go whenever they can or for a couple of friends brave enough in February!). who are looking for a healthy getaway. You will be well looked after by the welcoming and attentive The evening yoga class is more yin style to relax staff who all address you by your first name.

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d-tox’d From Malaga I travelled by train via madrid to Alicante for my second retreat at D-TOX’D nestled in the beautiful Bernia Mountains in Spain’s Lliber region. Their 7 day signature Breaking Free retreat programme that I participated in is designed to work on the physical, emotional and spiritual levels in order to transform the way we think and the way that we approach our lives. I love the vision that the guys who set up the retreat Gareth Stubbs and Jeroen Coenen have created which is ’To Make The World A Healthier Place, One Person At A Time, By Sharing Our Philosophy Of REAL LIFE HEALTHY LIVING, Showing How Simple And Fun Health Can Really Be.’ Prior to the retreat I was sent a welcome pack which gave me the low down of what to expect and prepare for including a 3 day juice cleanse at the start of the retreat. My first ever juice cleanse!

Each day begins at 8am with the first class followed by a ’morning boost’ juice. During the juice cleanse you have 5 juices a day and a juice menu to choose from for 3 of these as the other 2 are ’snack juices’ to keep your energy going. These were the most delicious and nutritious juices I have ever tasted and you can choose to add anything any extra veg, fruit and superfoods if you wish to. The idea behind this is to get rid of the toxins and acidic build up in the body that have accumulated due to poor nutrition, stress and burn out. The detox gives our bodies a reboot, re-energising our entire system and offering other benefits such as weight-loss, improved concentration, mental focus, a fitter body and healthier mind! You could see how other people in the group transformed after the juice cleanse and were positively glowing.

Throughout the week there is a nutrition workshop and 6 ’mind set exercises’ where you are given a 6 step process to help you to ’break free’ – that is from whatever fears or beliefs that may be holding you back those excuses, beliefs and fears that The programme began with a health and lifestyle hold you back and paving a new way to happiness, assessment to discuss my health and lifestyle health and freedom. This is a time for inner goals and challenges, and how I can get the most reflection, self development, to re-evaluate your out of this transformative experience. I was given a values and set positive intentions to change your schedule for the week consisting of daily physical life for the better. activities such as yoga, pilates, re-bounding, circuit training, boxing and amazing scenic walks. Every The retreat began to feel like a home away from person in the retreat group is fitted with a Fitbit to home just after a few days as the team all go out track the number of steps you walk which is a great of their way to make you feel at home and there incentive to keep moving as it vibrates every time were a couple of people in my retreat group who you have completed 10,000 steps. had been on the retreat more than once before and this added to the general feeling of support and

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friendships forming within the group. There are only eight rooms in the retreat house which keeps the experience very intimate and personal. The retreat was an amazing journey for both body and mind, providing me with some tools to go away with and a fresh perspective on my life. I discovered that I really enjoyed exercising outside and the retreat has inspired me to do more of this especially long walks in nature. The healthy meals are all prepared with love and there are some exciting recipes they surprise you with.

local well. They are further committed to becoming sustainable by having their own vegetable garden and using any vegetable and juice waste as compost and feeding their ducks and chickens! Their welcome pack provides some helpful advice and tips to as to how you can help conserve energy and water whilst you are here too. Their mission is to improve daily what we are doing now and be more successful year on year. They currently have an extensive plan to upgrade what they already have at the property with over â&#x201A;Ź40,000,00 being spent on development. They envision and are committed to a world that is cleaner, brighter, healthier and as close to sustainable as nature allows us to be.

The D-TOXâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D team are also committed to helping the environment and having a green approach to life. Gareth gave me a tour of the retreat grounds to explain how the retreat gathers 75% of it using solar panels and wind turbines power from the sun I left the retreat feeling completely refreshed in and the wind. The remaining 25% comes from an body, mind and spirit with a glowing complexion on-site generator. All of their water comes from a and a few pounds lighter.

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their cleaning staff use organic cleaning products and you can wash yourself with their natural soap.The bedside tables are made from banana I then flew from Alicante to Barcelona, my final trunks trees , the walls painted with white paint destination and favourite city in the world to stay without chemicals and the desks restored from at the eco boutique Hostal Grau, located right old ”masias”(countryside catalan house) or from in the heart of it all, steps away from Plaça de the home of the owner. The mirrors are made from Catalunya and the Ramblas. A hidden gem that you a shop called l’Estoc , recovered and restored by might miss if you didn’t know it was there and once people with disabilities. inside it’s a peaceful hideaway from the business of the city – and it’s really really quiet due to the The vision of Hostal Grau was to create an double glazing. It’s a cute and quirky family ran internationally recognized standard that applies hotel with a big green heart and philosophy. And it the same principles and criteria to all kinds of has some of the most innovative, environmentally buildings and uses, regardless of its main activity. friendly construction and sustainability thinking LEED certification goes well beyond energy around. Their daughter Monica manages the efficiency and they’re metering energy and water hotel and the last renovation was in 2013, that use, dealing with air quality and material flow from transformed this small hotel in unique place full of the design phase (choosing non emitting materials, natural and ecological elements based on saving building green walls, green procurement policy, energy and sustainability whilst not forgetting to etc.), soundproofing between the rooms has been maintain the coziness and warmth as familiar as it created using natural rockwool and sustainable was. woods are used with FSC certification and the avoidance of any material containing PVC. They They take their sustainability seriously and their apply both LEED and C2C metrics for this working eco-project, innovation and restoration within on progress project. sustainability so they are the hotel includes naturalmat and cocomat beds planing to promote some carbon management that you will be most comfortable sleeping on strategies as well. and the cleanest non toxic cleaned bathroom as

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They believe that quality hotels should embrace Where to find the places visited: the conscious traveller looking for an eco-friendly place to stay or a cozy retreat with a green concept Shanti Som - http://www.soulseedmedia.com/ way of living this is the place for you. workshops/recommend-yoga-wellness-retreats/ detox-retreat/shanti-som-detox-weight-lossThe hotel team not only cares for the well-being retreat-spain-open-year-round/ of the city and their home but the health of their employees too. They encourage the use D-TOX’D Retreat - http://www.d-toxd.com/ of transportation by bicycle and there are an abundance of places to hire them from. Hostal Grau - http://www.hostalgrau.com/hoteloverview.html Join me in the next issue as I head back to Spain for part 2 of my adventures, this time to visit the Cheryl Slater is passionate about Suryalia Yoga Retreat centre located serenely in a personal development, leadership, exploring the limits of the human large open valley in the foothills of the Sierra de potential, the universe, metaphysics, Grazelema. Other recommendations – if you are vegan or vegetarian, I can highly recommend Flax and Kale, Teresa Carles - http://www.teresacarles.com/fk/ and the Blue Project Foundation in Barcelona http://blueprojectfoundation.org/en/el-cafe-en

adventure, travel, science and technology, music and dancing, learning and helping others to fulfil their dreams. In addition to exploring retreats for her Around the World retreat Guide, Cheryl can be heard on her show ”The Conscious Revolution” on Soul Traveller Radio - Listen Here.

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five to thrive five experiences to nourish the soul in hawaii with scott podmore

1. the event - lantern floating, oahu Sometimes you just need to look beyond the sun, surf, hula and ukuleles. There’s plenty of “aloha” in all of Hawaii’s events, especially this one every year on Memorial Day, May 25, when thousands of people gather at Magic Island at Ala Moana Beach Park to honour ancestors and loved ones who have passed away. At sundown, more than 3000 candlelit lanterns are set afloat on the ocean, a traditional Buddhist rite originating in Japan. The ceremony serves to honour those who have sacrificed their lives in war, pay respect to ancestors and loved ones who have passed away, and pray for a harmonious and peaceful future. The ceremony also features live entertainment by local and international musicians, as well as inspiring speeches. More: www.lanterfloatinghawaii.com

2. the escape - maui eco retreat Looking for the greenest place in Hawaii? Lock in a visit to beautiful Maui Eco Retreat and try these alluring drawcards for size: it’s right near the ocean, has some of the world’s best hiking trails, waterfall lagoons, sunrise views, yoga and meditation classes and is 15 minutes from town. Whether you’re seeking sanctuary, looking to write the next chapter of your life or are simply on holiday, Maui’s premier eco retreat gives you the opportunity to explore a wonderful sustainable environment that is kind to the planet and all about your R&R. More: www.mauiretreat.com

3. the environment - hawaii’s volcanoes Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is Hawaii’s most popular tourist attraction, a 500-square kilometre park on Hawaii Island - a “living museum” where visitors can witness the power of Hawaii’s volcanoes in surprisingly intimate ways. You’ll feel great mana, or spiritual power, here as you hike along rocky trails and desolate deserts that in time will flourish and thrive with new life. Hawaii emerged from the sea millions of years ago, forged by the power of volcanoes. The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is one of the few places in the world where visitors can come face to face with an active volcano. This once in a lifetime chance to safely explore Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, makes Hawaii a destination unlike any other.

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4. the experience - sound healing transformative retreats

People come to Hawaii from all over the world for healing. Beauty heals, as does sound,music and vibration. Makaha, which means â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gateway to the Sunâ&#x20AC;?, is on the leeward side of Oahu. This coastline is the only place on the island where dolphins and whales swim, and yet there are world-class events and extraordinary temples from all spiritual lineages that are represented on this small but dynamic piece of paradise. The group sound healing retreats, as well as custom one-person or couple transformation packages, are designed to create a major shift in your life. Custom-made gemstone and mandala quartz crystal singing bowls are utilised as well as the voice and other instruments for joyful transformation. Receive and/or learn sound healing, create music, swim/connect with the dolphins and whales, learn meditation and build a foundation that will allow you to blend the physical world with the spiritual. Accommodation options include oceanfront to the more rustic, and there are other island experiences such as therapeutic massage, herbal medicine, musical movement classes, sound meditations, hiking, labyrinth walking, John of God crystal bed sessions, and regional Hawaiian food produced from two local organic farms. More: www.leighannphillips.com

5. the music - ukulele festival, hawaii Local ukulele legend Roy Sakuma has helped keep the instrument alive with the Ukulele Festival Hawaii, of which the 45th annual event takes place on July 19. The festival is one of the largest festivals of its kind in the world attracting thousands each year. A free five-hour concert showcases the finest ukulele players from around the world, along with national celebrities, Hawaiiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top entertainers and a ukulele orchestra of more than 800 students, mostly children. The festival benefits Ukulele Festival Hawaii, a charitable non-profit organisation. More: www.ukulelefestivalhawaii.org

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TOUCH THE EARTH the pledge I promise : • to honour and respect you; • to walk lightly and gently upon you, taking only what I need; • to honour the Ancestors by caring for nature and all living things within and upon you; • to be thankful every day for the abundance and sustenance you provide for me; • to bring awareness to others so they may also Walk in Beauty , gently and considerately upon you; • to embrace all your beauty and plant only seeds of love and feed you with joy;

‘Give us the wisdom to teach our children to love, to respect and to be kind to one another, that we may grow with peace in mind.’ - Native American Prayer email: touchtheearthtogether@gmail.com Meditation / Prayer : Mother Earth as I touch you now, I give thanks for the life you have gifted me, your boundless nurture, eternal beauty and abundance

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transformational holidays

your guide to retreats around the world to change your life with cheryl slater

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Welcome to Recommended Retreats – Your Guide To Conscious & Transformational Holidays presented by Cheryl Slater of Soul Seed Media. These retreats in Sedona and Bali have been hand-picked as ideal retreats for a life-changing experience, an unforgettable adventure and a journey somewhere new. To reserve your spot on one of these life changing retreats contact Cheryl at cheryl@soulseedmedia. com and check out the monthly ’Recommended Retreats’ guide for exclusive offers and promotions on retreats around the world.

retreat 1 - floating leaf - journey to holistic wellbeing retreat, bali 12th – 17th June 2015

The Floating Leaf Eco Retreat on Bali’s South East Asia coast was recently named “Asia’s best and most innovative retreat center” and “the best place to bring a yoga retreat group in Asia”. Its entire property is built upon permaculture principles in order to be an exemplary model for sustainable living without compromising luxury, design or technology. The retreat takes an integrated approach to help you advance in your yoga practice, health, spiritual growth and wellbeing with amazing therapists on board to support you in reaching optimum levels of health and wellness during your seven-day retreat. The retreat team uses the freshest organic ingredients available and grows as much as possible at the onsite organic permaculture gardens. The magnificent open-air yoga hall offers views of the Indian Ocean and neighbouring islands, as well as Bali’s majestic volcanoes and being surrounded by rice fields in what is referred to as “Old Bali”. The people here live, work, play and grow in harmony with their local community and give back in many ways offering classes in yoga, English, sustainable agriculture, permaculture and more to the local community free of charge. Find out more here and mention the promotional code ‘SoulSeedMedia’ to receive a complimentary deluxe spa treatment and 10% off on all additional spa treatments.

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retreat 2 - 10 day meditation and ayurvedic retreat at sukhavati retreat center, bali 17th – 27th April 2015 3rd – 13th July 2015 3rd – 13th October 2015

Sukhavati Ayurvedic Retreat & Spa provides an all-inclusive Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Program combining revitalising Ayurvedic therapies, diet, yoga and meditation to help bring balance, energy and peace to your entire being. The owners’ goal in designing and developing this retreat is to become one of the world’s most exclusive destination spas, delivering the traditional healing methods of Ayurveda in a superb setting. Their passion is helping you recreate your experience and vision of your ideal self. If you’re lacking energy and enthusiasm for life and work, feeling anxious or stressed, dealing with a serious health problem in your life or just need to take time to slow down, then the benefits of the Sukhavati Rejuvenation Programs could be perfect for you. Personally prescribed programs are tailored by their very own Ayurvedic Doctor. Their gourmet chefs work closely with the Ayurvedic specialists around your program to give you the best opportunity for a great healing and dining experience with unique experience of beautiful fresh vegetarian food and a range of specialised Ayurvedic dishes. This is high-end luxury at its best and their private eight-villa estate in Mengwi, Sukhavati is a place of serenity, opulence and peace. Find out more here and mention the promotional code ’SoulSeedMedia’ to receive an exclusive 20% discount.

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retreat 3 - multi-level 9-day nlp retreat, goa 2nd – 11th January 2016 Magical India, a different kind of consciousness. Expect this immersive nine-day NLP retreat to change your thinking and your life. You will come away from this enriching week having accelerated your ability to succeed in creating your personal and professional life in a way that is full of learning, integrity, excitement and possibility. Training and coaching is provided both before and after the retreat through coaching calls and webinars. Your retreat leader and NLP leader Tristan Soames will deliver this retreat with an experiential, challenging and ‘real-time’ approach so that you learn continuously from what is happening in your life and your work today. On successful completion of this retreat programme you will gain a recognised NLP Business Practitioner or Master Practitioner or NLP Trainer certification and will be eligible for membership of the Association of Neuro Linguistic Programming (ANLP). Find out more here and mention the promotional code ’SoulSeedMedia’ to receive an exclusive 20% discount. To reserve your spot on one of these life changing retreats contact Cheryl at cheryl@soulseedmedia.com and check out the monthly ’Recommended Retreats’ guide for exclusive offers and promotions on retreats around the world.

retreat 4 - 7 day sedona retreat & sacred adventure holiday, sedona 25th April – 1st May 2015

Sedona, also called Red Rock Country, is known as a key energy point on the earth and one of the most high vibration places on the planet. These energy centres are places where you can attune and awaken to your highest potential. Pilgrims come from all over the world to meditate at sacred sites and be guided into the land by native elders and those who know the sacred landscape. Experienced Sacred tour facilitators Nicky Marshall and Clare Russell will impart their knowledge with the group, sharing years of experience that have lead them both to living an intuitive, holistic life. They are the cofacilitators of this expansive, reconnective retreat for individuals who feel ready to open to the next level in their life. Join them for a week of a week of nurture, inspiration, nature and support. This is an ideal retreat to reflect and explore your purpose and direction, while being part of a joyful and intuitively guided group in the sacred, stunning landscape of Sedona. Find out more here and mention the promotional code ‘SoulSeedMedia’ to receive a complimentary one-hour individual Skype or phone Soul Session with Clare Russell.

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retreat 5 - all women’s transformational goddess retreat, bali 19th – 26th June 2015 Bali is an island of sacred awareness where the people live in daily ritual. This all women’s retreat is focused on re-connecting to Mother Earth and our Divine feminine qualities. Led by the powerful High Priestess of Sonic Alchemy, Sound and Vibration, Amma Sophia Rose, and Holistic Health expert Kaya Peters, this transformational goddess retreat Bali will allow you to dive deeper into the remembrance of who you really are. Yoga, high vibrational foods and Sacred Transformational practices will allow you to let go of what is no longer needed, on the physical, emotional and spiritual level. During this journey we will delve deep into the heart of woman. Exploring the connection to our womb the center of our creative energy and divine life force Shakti. You will experience what it is to honor your heart, body, mind and soul through sacred ancient ritual of self love. Find out more here and mention the promotional code ’SoulSeedMedia’ to receive an exclusive $100 US dollar discount. Cheryl Slater is passionate about personal development, leadership, exploring the limits of the human potential, the universe, metaphysics, adventure, travel, science and technology, music and dancing, learning and helping others to fulfil their dreams. In addition to exploring retreats for her Around the World retreat Guide, Cheryl can be heard on her show ”The Conscious Revolution” on Soul Traveller Radio - Listen Here.

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DIVINE inspiration tanya allison chats with emily gowor... the unseen force transforming lives worldwide

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There is something magnificent about the focus of Emily Gowor; her humanitarian heart and dedication to providing a platform for 365 everyday people to share their extraordinary stories, is quite an exceptional achievement in itself but to Emily, this is really just the beginning of a global phenomenon. At the age of 19 Emily overcame deep depression through recognising both her passion for writing and her desire to contribute meaningful literature to the masses. Emily’s personal pilgrimage is real and relatable, facing her own feelings of ‘being insignificant’ walked her into wisdom worth sharing, “you only feel insignificant the moment you focus on yourself, as opposed to your service in the world”. Through the Inspiration Bible, Emily has created a global conversation; humanity talking to humanity, a communication loop where the ordinary individual who doesn’t necessarily seem extraordinary on the outside can show up and say ‘I overcame cancer, or loss, or abuse or bullying and this is how I did it…believability at its best and basically really good life advice. Regular people with radiant results, speaking a common language that we can all understand… truly inspiring. Emily has no ‘favourites’, she shares that every single story touched her heart in some way and this in itself is an incredible human capacity. “We are all so diverse, yet I can relate to every one of them (stories), even though I haven’t had that experience myself – what is it inside of me, this in-built empathy, that we as human beings possess that allows all of us to relate to an experience, even though we did not go through it ourselves…that’s amazing!” Perhaps this is what makes The Inspiration Bible such a timeless book, our yearning for deeper levels of connection creates the currency of community,

where we brightly shine our light, to help those that are dimly lit. ‘I dream my painting and I paint my dream’ Vincent Van Gough. This is one of many quotes that speaks to the empowered spirit of Emily Gowor and must have been the force behind her initial vision, spoken out loud, quite lightly about two years ago, never imagining just where the journey would lead. Emily had no idea at the time that she would be able to gather 365 contributors so quickly or that they would be located in 15 countries around the world and certainly no idea that she would start a global social movement in the process. “I believe that when we are in a state of inspiration – where we are deeply uplifted and moved – that miracles become possible. I believe that a life built doing what you love is a life of inspiration: one where you wake up in the morning grateful to be alive and thankful for the opportunity to pursue your wildest dreams.” The passion for this overwhelming project was certainly very felt and definitely contagious! I personally could not wait to sign up as a contributor and share my story (page 220 in the book) I felt blessed to be a part of such a wonderful collaboration of people from all walks of life, willing to be vulnerable to sustain a vision for the greater good and healing of the

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planet. The dedication in the front of the book really captures the heartfelt intention of all the contributors “Dedicated to all of the people in this world who have wondered whether life is worth living.” But what really captured my attention was the concept of ‘the book that keeps on giving.’ For every book that is purchased, a second book is given away to someone in need of inspiration. This means that the power of 365 one-page entries from 15 countries, that is The Inspiration Bible, is doubled every single time you purchase a book – to date the tally stands at 3050 and counting. I get super excited about this philanthropic approach and it is clearly and consciously raising a whole new level of awareness for all authors endeavouring to make a difference and create a ripple effect. Emily’s social media and marketing techniques are challenging fellow publishers in the arena of inspired literature…I love that she has thrown down the gauntlet to inspire in this area as well. To quote a treasured Australian icon, ”Do yourself a favour….” And actually many others a fulfilling favour, by buying The Inspiration Bible and enjoy the medicine for the mind, the syrup for the soul, a page a day, for a year of abundant inspiration that supports you in living the magnificent life that you love to live. Visit www.inspirationbible.com to purchase your copy.

about tanya allison Tanya Allison is a guided meditation teacher and editor of Sage Magazine. Tanya’s involvement in helping people find purpose and meaning lead to the creation of Sage Magazine, a guide for the soul traveller along the path of wisdom and understanding. For info visit www.tanyaallison.com

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practising present moment with kat dawes #Ambition is something that has been glorified in our culture. It is a feeling of pushing towards a result. Underneath ambition is a thirst for popularity; to be noticed and respected for something you have achieved or attained. Ambition is that idea that when you get ‘there’ and achieve ‘that thing’ you will be fuller, feel better, happier and more powerful than you do NOW… Often when one ‘achieves’, one feels more self worth. Ambition is the distant cousin of disrespect, because through a singular focus on becoming ‘more’, you steamroll over the present moment to get to where you are going. You ignore the quality of what you are bringing to this moment, because you are so keen to arrive somewhere else. On the flip side, #intention and #vision are the harmonized versions of stretching towards an amazing future. It springs forth from Inspired Action; you lean towards your potential from a powerful space of #wholeness. ‘I AM’. Consciously, you create your future from the expanded quality

you bring to your NOW. The fire of urgency for the future, relaxes into a gentle unfolding from the platform of the present moment. As you harness the power of your potential through #insight‬ and #vision, you smile from right where you are; knowing your future is NOW; there is no race, no chase, no comparison or competition, but rather a delicious reflecting and revealing of the presence of‪#power…here and NOW. NOWism is the art of taking your end result and planting it in the present moment in the form of a feeling. Be to BEcome. Through Vision and Intention you cultivate a personal romance with your potential; it is both #playful and #powerful‬ in nature. Your human layers experience the peaceful revelation of ‘I GET to’ as opposed to ‘I HAVE to’. The further you go into an authentic NOWISM practice, the harsh frequency of #ambition fades into the past and life becomes less about what you achieve and more about what you become in the process. ∞ What is your NOWism?

”Kat Dawes is the personification of her message, and whether catching a glimpse of her spirit, hearing the words she speaks or reading pages she’s written one can’t help but be powerfully moved into their Now!” Mike Dooley

”Kat Dawes has arrived in the HERE full of the Power of NOW to set us free from being a two tense person. She, in a joyful, witty way, reminds us to be free of the past and future, the tenses where all problems reside.” Rev. Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith

~Kat Dawes~ www.nowism.tv #nowism #nowninjaz #be2become

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Touch

your guide to loving through touch by greg doyle

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To touch is to love To touch is to heal. And to love. The elements of un-touch in our societies that ploy at separating us from each other and our planet are the last vestiges of the reign of fear. Through use of technology, security, chemical engineering and at the pretence of defence and protection, we are placed in a collective high-chair, away from the “contaminating” effects of our virgin soil and open thinking. Whistleblowers are presented as criminals, and clean food as fringe, bordering on subversive. The notion of political transparency is seen as a sinister and destabilising influence, and implicitly supportive of the omnipresent force of “terror” that threatens to consume our affluent way of life and being. Like a great fire-belching dragon, supposed terror rears its thorny mane and narrows its dark and monstrous unchristian eyes in preparation of extinguishing us all: children, dreams, mortgages and second cars alike. We must be on a hyper state of alert, as our privacy is bled and our hearts steeled. To our relief, none of this real. This is the illusion in its finest form. It’s in its prettiest tutu, en pointe, taking a deep and well-earned bow—albeit with a quizzical slant to the brow. Applause…applause. I get kind of restless in my seat, however. My knees are aching from the constriction. I sigh inwardly yearning for a less metallic, and more real touch. The faint throb of an invisible palm brushes against my cheek, for just an instant. The word “naked” comes to mind, full of blood and warmth and feeling, and devoid of any of the “sin” or “naughty” pangs we’ve been attuned to. Naked touch: that blessed healing sense. Soil, bodies, hands, faces. These traits of warm-bloodedness bizarrely seem to stand at odds to the upstanding, suited and armoured world we appear to be fortifying around— and away from—ourselves. It is as though the very connective tissue with the earth is being forcibly torn away from our bellies. Vulnerability is perceived as weak, rather than beautiful. Strength is measured in terms of

force, rather than authenticity. The earth is cheque-booked as a resource or an investment, rather than felt as our home and wonder. To touch is to love. And what of the act of sex itself? Why is it so denigrated in society, in so many ways. How many words associated with this most intimate sharing of pleasures, and love, are considered as insults. What’s at play here? Of course, there can be sex without love, but why is it often viewed as so base, as bordering on some kind of miscreant evil? When we look at the actions of most organised religions, we see once again the attempted separation of our perceived earthly selves from our divine nature. Human, sensuous touch can inflame passions capable of bringing down empires, no less. The ruling class, whether through force of steel or religious fervour— remembering, they are more or less cut from the same power-hungry cloth—know this all too well. The ecstatic sense of oneness met through intense shared intimacy is akin to sabotage, is a break in the chainmail of the establishment. As our senses seek to touch something greater, a space of deeper self and connection, we are in that moment outside of the mesh of constructed dogma and fear. And so we are free: a most cursed and repellent state for any artificial power structure. To touch—is to love. As a reiki channel, I’ve physically touched many people. I’ve noticed that after a treatment, my relationship with that person is forever altered. I sense a connection with the person that contains a greater warmth that I felt before the treatment. Sure, there’s energy involved, and I’m in a more refined space when I bring through healing, but I feel it’s the touch itself that is the true conduit of this alteration. Imagine the simple truth of this power being outed to the world. Imagine if all those leaders who harbour hostile intentions towards others, were to down their intellect and hunger for a moment, and genuinely hug an opposing leader from the heart. An intelligent leader

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who sends his or her country’s sons and daughters into armed conflict is an aggressor of the highest order. Never mind the intellect, the humour, the power or the charisma; this person is a deeply troubled and highly aggressive sociopath. I recently witnessed a university speech of the so-called leader of “the world’s only superpower”— as he put it—at last year’s G20 meeting in Brisbane. It was met with rapturous applause and seen as a rousing success delivered from one “our greatest statesmen.”

I, on the other hand, was left surprised and somewhat shell-shocked. The speech was one of armoured severity. The aggression in the manner he flouted his country’s dominance, and his country’s responsibility as the world’s only true moral beacon and saviour, smacked of an extreme and over-engineered breed of narcissistic delusion. I was gobsmacked as he listed the grave evils of the world and how his empire was dealing with them—by force, of course. He then masterfully added moments of lightheartedness to offset the implied threat

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and to show his glistening teeth and trustworthy smile. I was reminded of a steel trap; the kind that traps little furry animals. His eyes were flat and his gaze unyielding. Espousing the strength and unparalleled sovereignty of his country’s military assets he was met with a delirious reception. By young people. Young glorious minds, who never experienced the glee of the Cold War’s demise. Young, open, impressionable minds, who never experienced the golden promise of “disarmament.” Young, open minds.

would have fired from his fingertips to heal and lesson the young shadows in the beautiful young minds before him. He would have exuded peace and confidence. He would have been resolute in his knowledge that all the planet’s people can be fed, free and healthy. His laughter would have exuded the true song of the universe, resonating with all in his presence— reminding them of their divine nature and inherent godliness. He would have helped the world.

The motorcades, the over-blown security, the defensiveness, the aggression. The lack of heart, touch, understanding, compassion, love. And the extreme lack of intelligence—that this and that equals…? What troubled me most was the obvious and blatant charade, that he was pretending to take measures to solve the problems of humanity, and our earth. That “economic growth” was what it was all about, and that his country would do all that it takes to ensure its growth. Applause? Such mocking rape of the innocence of our young. So deeply, deeply saddening. Totally heartbreaking and devastating—had it been real. But you see, it is not.

A few weeks ago I had a very touching dream. In it, I was in the presence of the Dalai Lama. He was standing there shaking his head looking very much perplexed at the current state of the world. I found myself explaining to him that everything was and can only be as it should be, as all is evolved and created from the divine current, that is, by its very nature, perfection. He looked at me for a time and then burst into the heartiest of smiles. He then hugged me in the warmest and most complete embrace you could imagine. I stood there in bliss, just bathing in this raw and genuine sharing of love. And as I awoke, I knew it. I knew that it was true: that all is perfection, regardless of the mirage that is presented us. All is perfection.

The shadow of un-touch is as real as a nightsweat, or a bad dream. It inhabits the fearridden domains of our lower psyche. It is the reflex of a hypnotically induced coma-like state that our species is currently awakening from. And the shadow exists to be recognised so that it can ultimately be healed. With the shadow drawn away, his speech would have been very different. His smile would have been open as he included all in his gaze of love and compassion. As his hands gestured notions of equality and freedom, energetic connections

These dreams are the bringers of truth. They’re the naked caress of spirit—the brush of the sacred hand that I was alluding to earlier. They are also a form of touch, and by extension, love. Now I’m not a Dalai Lama groupie per se; this was not an experience that I had been seeking. Yet does one consciously seek love, or the divine touch? Isn’t it all around us in all things, people and situations? Are we not of it, and it of us? To touch—is to love.

About GREG DOYLE Greg Doyle is a trained classical musician, Reiki master/teacher, and passionate surfer. Awakening the Giant Within is his first book, and outlines his spiritual awakening. Born in Australia, he currently resides in Brisbane, Queensland with his wife Monika, a flautist. See Greg’s website link for Astral Travel course dates. Visit Greg’s website at www.gregdoyleastral.com and www.facebook.com/atralgreg

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Signs of life

understanding spiritual aspects of symbols by peter dean

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the lotus The flower, and its symbol, is closely associated with Hinduism and Buddhism. In these religions, it stands for the need to discover and embrace the spiritual aspects of life. It represents knowledge, wisdom, spirituality and art. It also is often connected with divinity, fertility, wealth and enlightenment. The flower’s growth is symbolic itself. In the beginning it is embedded in the mud at the bottom of a pond, a river or a lake. Then it sprouts, drawn by the light that shines through the water. When it finally reaches the surface, it will blossom and end up as a flower of exquisite and rare beauty. Hindus perceive the lotus as an image of a person’s true soul. Rising above the muck at the bottom and striving for the light and thus achieving enlightenment. Finally, beauty will bloom and show an image that gives pleasure to the world. Buddhists possibly revere the lotus even more. After all, the Buddha himself is described as having “lotus eyes and lotus feet”. Since the flower and its symbol represent knowledge (NOT book learning but REAL knowledge), wisdom and enlightenment, they are

of course a very important image indeed. Although the flower and its symbol is most revered in India, it has significant meaning in many other cultures. This, of course, is the case with many symbols. The Chinese believed in its potency and power and the Mayans of Yucatan (Mexico) depicted it frequently on pots and reliefs. The ancient Egyptians worshipped it. It was a symbol for striving to attain a beautiful and free life. No wonder that in some creation mysteries it was a giant lotus which arose out of the watery chaos. And the sun was born in it, not only making life possible, but also guiding the deceased to the underworld and rebirth. The connection to the sun became even more understandable to the ancient Egyptians when they observed the lotus flower closing and sinking below the water in the evening. Only to rise again the next morning. One of the gods, Nefertum, was totally associated with the plant. He was called the “lotus god” or the “perfume lord”. His crown was a lotus flower and he looked after the production of cosmetics, air fresheners and medicines. Indeed, the ancient Egyptians believed in the healing power of the lotus. We have pictures of Nefertum offering the flower to the old Ra, to ease his pains.

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The symbol of the lotus reminds us of our purpose on this planet. Work through the muck and become By far your biggest asset is your strength. You can a flower. In other words, there is nothing that can rely on it and use it whenever the occasion needs it. stop us if we only believe in ourselves. Before long, And there will be plenty of times when you will have we will be admired for our courage and tenacity. But to stand up for yourself and let the world know that during our journey we will be reminded that there is nobody is allowed to play silly games with you. Isn’t only one path to take, the path to the light. it great that you have the courage to counteract all those control freaks who would like to make yours The lotus can also give us the strength to fight an and everybody else’s life a misery? illness or a disease. Look what it had to go through to bloom in health and beauty. It certainly wasn’t an If you still live in a situation of being used and easy path. So why should you give up or give in? abused, get out of it! It could be a relationship gone bad, it could be a job which is making you feel like a slave, it could even be something which you have About PETER DEAN taken on without realizing that it is not for you. Peter Dean lives in Australia. He Throw it out! Better right now because any day living has been involved with symbols in an awful place is a day lost! Don’t for a moment for over twenty-five years. He believe that you can’t do it! You are ingenious has given many lectures and enough to find a solution to anything. workshops on the subject. Using But when you are free, don’t let anyone trick you again with smooth words and a charming face. You need to connect with people who are strong, not necessarily in a physical sense, but definitely mentally and spiritually. Then you will grow and everyone will be able to see the beauty in you. It is time to let the lotus in you blossom!

his very personal symbolcards, he has been able to counsel and help innumerable people in Australia, Europe and the United States. To ask Peter a question, contact Sage Magazine. His new book Egyptian Symbols For You is available now from Adyar Online & Amazon.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST Eva Annaluna is an artist, aura healer, dolphin guide and hostess at the retreat center Home Heart Hawaii on the Big Island. Together with her husband she facilitates Healing Holidays and introduces people to the world of the dolphins. Start dolphin dreaming today: www.homehearthawaii.com

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Dolphin Inspirations opening to a deeper love by eva annaluna

It was on the New Moon of Aquarius that we entered the gentle blue ocean with our guest to swim with the Hawaiian Spinner dolphins. The sun was welcoming a new day with the first rays of light shining through the water’s surface. We swam at a steady pace with great anticipation in our hearts to meet the dolphins and join them in this New Moon celebration. We had already seen them jump up and spin several times, inviting us to come and play. As we dove down we heard their excited whistles and to our great surprise we didn’t only hear the dolphins... I surface to ask Lee and our guest if they heard the singing too? It was a wonderfully peaceful melody. We go down once more to listen. My heart opens wide as I take in the beautiful tones of a male Humpback whale singing his song. We surface and all smile, confirming that not only do we hear the dolphins, but we are swimming in the healing vibration of the whale song as well! The Humpback whales migrate each year from their feeding grounds in Alaska to the warm waters of Hawaii to mate and give birth in the sheltered bays during the winter time. The male Humpbacks sing their courting song to attract the females and their beautiful sounds travel far underwater, up to 20 miles! These songs are very special and hold the wisdom of many years. All the males sing the exact same song and each year one new line is added to the end of the song, while the first line is left out. They are continually updating their narrative about their journeys through the blue waters of Mother Earth. The whales weave a magical story, as the planetary wisdom keepers that they are. To swim in their majestic frequencies is a true blessing.

for the dolphins, selecting them carefully from specific trees. Once these leaves touch the water, they become fluid and their colors intensify with a silvery sheen to them; no wonder that the dolphins really enjoy these precious gifts! I dive to pick up the leaf that a dolphin has dropped and as I let it glide along my hand, I see that the dolphin watches me with anticipation. I surface and dive down once more to drop the leaf for him. As I come back up another dolphin swims overhead just before I reach the surface, surprising me with her swift movement. Then I recognize the dolphin; she is a very special friend of mine. I first met her in this bay about 5 years ago, around the time when I met my husband Lee, as we literally bumped into each other while swimming with the dolphins. At the time I was visiting Hawaii to swim with the dolphins and receive healing. I received so much more than that. I remember spending time with my dear dolphin friend during that holiday, as she took me apart from the pod to teach me a lesson about Love. When I looked at her I immediately noticed her overbite; she looked different than the other dolphins and it shocked me at first. I then gazed into her loving eyes and something shifted within me. I realized that I desired to release all my programmed ideas about what is beautiful and what is not. I asked the dolphin to teach me unconditional love. And she did.

Over the years I kept seeing this special dolphin from time to time and on this New Moon I expressed my gratitude to her for all that she has taught me. I feel that the whale song was the perfect background music for this profound moment, as I opened to a deeper love. We continue swimming and soon we meet the dolphins. Then the dolphin surprises me once more and proudly shows me that she has become a mom! Her baby They seem to enjoy the whale song as much as we do! dolphin greets me with enthusiasm, displaying for me The dolphins are in a playful mood, inviting us to dive his newly learned acrobatic skills as he jumps and spins down and play the Leaf Game. They carry beautiful around to look at me with great joy. What a beautiful colored tree leaves on their nose and fins, dropping baby. I smile at him and his mom, telling her from my them in front of us, like passing the ball in soccer. The heart that I am so happy for her. I notice that her baby idea is that we get the leaf and swim around with it doesn’t have an overbite, on the contrary; he has the so for a while on one of our ’fins’ and drop the leaf a little called ’perfect’ dolphin look. It makes me smile, for by further for the dolphins to pick it up again. The leaves now I know that we are all beautiful in our own unique are brought into the water by either the wind... Or way; real beauty lies within. people. We like to bring leaves into the water as gifts

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inspirations & constellations

by devorah

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ideas are like stars; you will not succeed in touching them with your hands. but like the seafaring man on the desert of waters, you choose them as your guides, and following them you will reach your destiny. carl schurz (1829-1906)

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into abundance. On May 01, Mercury moves on again and enters its own mercurial sign of Gemini, urging us to re-evaluate as it retrogrades from Wherever you reside in the world this is a powerful May 19 through till Jun 11 when it will station and time of year as we experience the Spring/Autumn move forward once again. equinox when the Sun shines directly on the Equator and the length of the day and the night are Venus left sizzling Aries on the 17th March and almost equal. moved into sensual Taurus where it enjoyed tender aspects from Neptune and Pluto on the 23-24 and On March 20th, the same date as the equinox, 29-30. the New Moon experienced a total solar eclipse at 29.27 degrees of Pisces, the last degree of the Venus enters the cool-headed sign of Gemini on zodiac. Talk about an end point followed by a Apr 11th and the home loving sign of Cancer on fresh new beginning. It was certainly a dynamic May 7th. Meanwhile, Mars continues to power ambiance for the entry of the Sun into Aries on the through Aries until the 31st March then plots a 20th March heralding the beginning once again of determined course in Taurus until May 12th when the astrological year. it enters the sign of the twins in Gemini. This new Moon by the way is a Super Moon, still only observers in Greenland and Iceland and parts of Northern Africa, Europe and Northern Asia will witness it. Yes, the eclipse season is in full swing and as always eclipses signal times of sudden and unexpected change. So it’s important for you to note that when an eclipse aligns closely with one of your planets, it is a very significant eclipse for you. The closer the eclipse aligns with your natal planet, the more important it is. So look for planets in degrees around the end of Pisces and beginning of Aries, the end of Virgo and beginning of Libra, the end of Gemini and beginning of Cancer and the end of Sagittarius and beginning of Capricorn. Following on two weeks later is the full moon on April 4, 2015 which will be a total Lunar Eclipse at 14 degrees and 21 minutes of Libra. So check planets around 14 degrees Libra, Aries, Cancer and Capricorn. This is when you’ll really want to know more about each planet’s influence. For example Venus is for love and Mars for action. Look them all up and take note of what planet in your chart might need a positive tweak at this time. In the wake of the Sun’s entrance into Aries we may naturally feel inclined to be just a little bit bolder, but with Mercury lounging in dreamy Pisces our way of thinking is prone to ambivalence which may not be very productive. The soundest guidance I can suggest is to harness our inner Zen and surf the Piscean wave of heightened intuition and creativity and put it to good use when Mercury transits Aries from the 30th March onwards. This is the time to shift our thoughts into positive actions. Then on April 14th Mercury shifts into Taurus, the down to earth sign that is best known for using practical methods to develop thoughts and actions

Saturn is the unlikely regeneration planet in 2015! Saturn in Sagittarius is an awkward mix given that Saturn is all about constraint and Sagittarius is the sign of increase. Nevertheless this combination actually works well together as Saturn represents the structures and boundaries that limit our lives both positively and negatively. Sagittarius rules foreign affairs, travel, religion, philosophy, laws and higher education. Under Saturn’s controlled approach, religious extremism may even begin to calm down with the inauguration of legal constraints imposed on the appalling ‘haters’ who peddle violence, prejudice and intolerance. This is a time for challenging and perhaps reforming our belief systems. What do we really believe in? How broad or narrow is our vision and viewpoint? During this cycle, the integrity of our principles and how they are applied will be examined. With Saturn in Sagittarius our challenge is in determining how clearly we see the big picture, the forest instead of the trees. We will likely have to confront issues pertaining to our personal sense of freedom and our sense of responsibility. Our level of commitment may be questioned as well. Sagittarius is the truth seeker and its tendency to blunt in your face honesty may result in us making more sincere choices as Saturn compels us to following a more meaningful path in Sagittarius. In Mythology as in Mysticism, phenomenon usually originates in the realm of the metaphysical. To understand this, we must consider the spiritual and even physical significance associated with the Sagittarian symbolism of the bow and arrow. In examining the physicality of shooting an arrow at

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someone, one encounters the profound lesson that the arrow must first be pulled back toward one’s own heart in order to strike the heart of our enemy. Yes, the paradox of the bow and arrow is that one must have the courage and self honesty to pull back and examine the core of one’s own soul in order to vanquish the enemy that lies within us and outside of us. Jupiter, Sagittarian’s ruling planet travels through the impressive sign of Leo until August and will continue to applaud its sovereignty supporting Saturn’s alchemical journey transforming Capricorn’s worthless lead into solid gold. Thanks to Jupiter the lucky Leos and other fire signs Sagittarius and Aries will reap the benefits of the good luck planet.

letting go 2015 inherited like last year, the ongoing and epic struggle between Uranus and Pluto but I am pleased to report that in March after seven conjunctions between 2012 and 2015, we are now through with the last frenzied square dance between the change-maker planets Uranus and Pluto. Yes Uranus square Pluto 15º Aries/15º Capricorn finally had their last face off on March 17 2015. Uranus travelling in the activist sign of Aries has confronted Pluto in traditionalist Capricorn for the last time compelling us to recognise the need for urgent and collective re-visioning. The UranusPluto cycle has certainly unmasked calamity all over the world. Politically, economically, in the media and in our religious institutions, megalomaniacs and liars, dictators and dominators are being exposed for their abuse of power. The movement of these slower outer planets are usually experienced within generations on a much larger scale but it can occur in any area of your personal life as well if this kind of shift is necessary. Ultimately Uranus and Pluto serve to pressure and destroy outworn constructions so that they can be substituted and upgraded. Transformative change will begin to increase after the rebellion (Uranus) and the breakdown (Pluto) phases are over. The rebuilding stage is within reach and we can personally advance by striving to rise up above the trauma to see where change is necessary and how we can accomplish it. The potential during

this time is to let go of what does not serve us so that we can experience this r/evolution personally as well as globally. 2015 will see humanity slowly prepare for a new reality to take shape.

may the force be with you These intense destabilising years have left their mark on humanity and now after years of intense disruption over the coming months we will begin to experience the resounding and transformative paradigm shifts and absolute breakthroughs. We are still living through the most extraordinary times witnessing the quintessential battle between the dark forces and the light. May the light force be strong within you. You can be the Change ☺ Go Well in Peace, Love and Happiness, Devorah

about devorah Deborah (aka Devorah) has attained a Diploma in Psychological Astrology and taught ‘Astrological Compatibility’ at Nature Care College, one of Australia’s most reputable natural therapy colleges. Deborah is also a professional voice-over artist, radio presenter and producer. She adores sound and vision, the mythic, the mystical and the sacred and likes to genuinely connect with others, sharing the stories of our lives. Through her studies encompassing the deeply mystical Kabbalah, Deborah weaves ancient symbolism, myth & archetype together and guides your intuitive awareness though personal consultations and classes. “My work in mysticism is a blessing. I believe I can offer compassionate and knowledgeable guidance to my clients and indeed most of them have been returning for many years. I am aware that some mystics will promise predictions of 100% accuracy. I do not promise that. Still, I have been consulting for a long, long time and I’m respected for my insight, honesty and precision. Yes, I believe you have a fate but I know your fate has two arms and one arm is your own. For this reason, I do not want to be regarded as a fortune-teller. I am your astrological advisor and I support you in the quest of your own intuitive empowerment so that you can direct your own destiny. Consultations with me are usually deeply revealing and can be positively life changing, because the practice of mysticism bestows extraordinary awareness providing tools in how to bring Heaven down to Earth.” Devorah is a regular member of The Journey at 7pm on Soul Traveller Radio and can be reached at online at www.devorah.com.au or www.facebook.com/Astrologer. Devorah.com.au

welcome to SOUL TRAVELLER MEDIA Soul Traveller Media started 2 years ago with a small digital publication Sage Magazine that has grown into a widely read magazine with in excess of 20,000 readers per month. Soul Traveller Media aims to provide entertainment with a conscious edge. Magazines, radio shows and eventually tv programs that offer an alternative to the current diet provided by mainstream media. Syndicated programs and podcasting are two key areas of sponsorship available to potential advertisers that will provide a different means of promotional opportunity than standard advertising. During 2015, we will launch Unsigned Project, aimed at the untapped independent music market; Conscious Travel, targeting the holiday makers looking for a different escape; and The Originals, a syndicated radio show which will catch up with early artists and look at how their lives have changed. Couple this with our existing shows, Soul Traveller Media will become the largest, all encompassing, conscious media platform available. To be a sponsor, contact your Soul Traveller Media representative or email info@stmedia.me

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With 8 issues to date, Sage Magazine seeks to support the visionary path of all lightworkers on this planet, who humbly raise the vibrations and light frequencies joyously, by sharing their incredible gifts through their artwork, their music, their written word, their incredible inventive mind or their intention to simply put love on the top of the pile; gently guiding us back to the powerful places of peace and remembering deep within our core essence. Sage seeks to celebrate our deep conviction to each other and to the Divine Source of all that is. Sage seeks to embrace and nurture all souls on their unique, transformational journeys; offering great giveaways, bliss bytes of music, video to ignite the senses. Here are a few statistics: • • • • •

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Awaken your senses to a different style of travel - Conscious Travel - responsible, ethical, environmentally friendly and healing. A conscious approach to travel. Travel is changing. Travellers are looking for trips that contain a deep appreciation for its people, its culture and its natural beauty; Guides that are passionate about creating life enriching travel experiences that leave travellers with enchantment and an immersion in the country’s culture. Holidays that don’t visit the usual destinations, rather take you off the beaten track to have an experience. From the popular yoga tours in Rishikesh to the far reaches of the volcano valley in Siberia, Conscious Travel offers holidays for the “Soul Traveller”. As a magazine first, Conscious Travel will evolve to include a TV Show and Radio Program during 2015. Originally an insert in Sage Magazine, Conscious Travel Mag will become a guide for the alternative traveller. What is Conscious Travel? The act of travelling with the intention of learning and immersion within the country being visited while all the time being mindful of the environment and the people. Conscious Travel is growing as people search for holidays with more meaning than the shopping. They want the “Eat, Pray, Love” Experience. They want to get lost and find themselves. They want to change their lives through the experience. This is Conscious Travel. To advertise, contact your Soul Traveller Media representative or email info@stmedia.me

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In the next issue we travel the road to Santiago, looking at why it has become the must do pilgrimage on the path to self discovery.

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