In the old Celtic calendars, the arrival of Summer was celebrated with Bonfires at Beltaine, which is commonly celebrated on May1st, though some celebrate Beltaine when the Sun transits 15 degrees Taurus (which is today or tomorrow, depending on where you live in the world…and of course, in the southern hemisphere this marks the arrival of Winter and Samhain). Those who know me well, know that I adore the Summer (I detest being cold)…and we are excited about the arrival of the warmth. Angelique is looking forward to me opening the windows today so she can enjoy the new scents drifting in…and she hates being cold like I do,
Our garden work is escalating now…and we are reminded of the significance of the Rune Jera (Harvest) which teaches us that the seeds we plant now will become the Harvest in the Autumn festivals…and will sustain us thru the future Winter seasons…there is great Wisdom in learning to live in harmony with these cycles and co-operating with Them…They represent the hidden forces that are operative in Life and thus in Magick, in all its holy and diverse forms.
Today is also the Full moon in Scorpio (complete with eclipse) and this is the Moon that is the signifier of the Wesak Festival (originally from Buddhism celebrating the birth of the Buddha, the day/night of His enlightenment/liberation, and the death date of the Buddha)…and it has become a festival that is celebrated by many, as an opportunity to connect with the Buddha and other Ascended Masters who are said to draw near to humanity at this time to further the evolution of life and awareness on Earth and to assist us in elevating human culture by uniting together in a global culture of co-operation and endeavor. Alice Bailey received from the Masters a prayer that many use at this time called the great invocation…it has become my tradition to light a candle at this time and to recite the invocation to unite with the energies that are working to elevate humanity and all beings…I include it here for you and encourage you to check out www.lucistrust.org who are entrusted in spreading this practice and thinking to unite the minds of world servers and direct our energies towards unity and compassion.
“The Great Invocation
From the point of Light within the Mind of God
Let light stream forth into the minds of men.
Let Light descend on Earth.
From the point of Love within the Heart of God
Let love stream forth into the hearts of men.
May Christ* return to Earth.
From the centre where the Will of God is known
Let purpose guide the little wills of men –
The purpose which the Masters know and serve.
From the centre which we call the race of men
Let the Plan of Love and Light work out
And may it seal the door where evil dwells.
Let Light and Love and Power restore the Plan on Earth.”
“*Many religions believe in a World Teacher, a “Coming One”, knowing him under such names
as the Lord Maitreya, the Imam Mahdi, the Kalki Avatar and the Bodhisattva. These terms are
sometimes used in versions of the Great Invocation for people of specific faiths.“
I’ve been quite negligent with my blog here (I have SO much going on all the time) but I am going to try to at least do updates for y’all and give my thoughts and happenings here and there…we have lots of exciting things planned for the coming Season. Happy Beltaine and Happy Summer.