Discussion – with Bishop Stephan A. Hoeller, “From Essenes to Christian Gnosis”

Stephan A. Hoeller, a scholar of gnosticism and bishop of the Ecclesia Gnostica in LA, lectures on Essenes and Early Christianity.

I have taken this from this website where they are offered for free (http://gnosis.org/welcome.html) and uploaded them to YouTube in order that they might receive a broader audience.

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Books by Stephen Hoeller – http://amzn.to/1LrIAlh
– Gnosticism: New Light on the Ancient Tradition of Inner Knowing: http://amzn.to/1LrICK1
– The Gnostic Jung and the Seven Sermons to the Dead: http://amzn.to/1SvnfyX
– The Fool’s Pilgrimage: Kabbalistic Meditations on the Tarot: http://amzn.to/1LrIIkL

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EWAO Cannabis Church Gains Legal Recognition as a Religion, Weed as the Sacrament

So you think you’ve heard it all? Think again. The Church of Cannabis is now a legally recognized religion with weed as its official holy sacrament. In Indianapolis, Indiana the Restoration of Religious Freedom Act has made it possible for The First Church of Cannabis to become a legal establish me

Source: EWAO Cannabis Church Gains Legal Recognition as a Religion, Weed as the Sacrament

Tarot Contemplation – The Hanged Man

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We’ve seen this crossroads before … so, know that it’s a time of Choice.  Choice is tied to your ego (small “e”), and that translates to Control.  Have you looked at ways to release from attempts to control life, situations, relationships?  Are your attitudes outdated about these things, or are these perceptions the areas you wish to change?  Now is the time to create a beneficial energy flow by choosing to release negative, self-limiting beliefs.  And, do exercise patience:  the Wheel of Life turns slowly … but, it does turn.  Release to be released and rebalanced.  Try infusing a bit of a positive approach by performing acts that Pay It Forward to rev up energies of abundance your way — it could be the one physical act that sparks the energy that manifests your heart’s desires.

Tarot Contemplation – Seven of Swords

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Just when everything seems to be going so well … you are warned to watch your Six.  Recent successes in your life have attracted scrutiny from others.  To avoid indulging the useless exercise of  emoting worry, make sure you are doing things the right way and in a righteous way.  Your work and conduct are being examined closely, so be sure your actions are beyond reproach.  Stay away from office politics.  This is also not a good day for gambling, so forego on that Lotto ticket, too.  If you now feel that your physician’s opinion on health management has limiting options, seeking a second or third opinion today will yield new and perhaps beneficial information.  Your spiritual explorations have brought you to one or two different teachers that are now demanding your financial support.  Be careful with new-found spiritual friends … Hold off on these commitments and sleep on it before plunking down that wad of cash.  Continue exploring your options.

Precious Dagger of Tutankhamun Found to be of Meteoric Origin | Ancient Origins

In an exciting new find, a team of researchers have confirmed that the iron in one of the daggers found in the tomb of Tutankhamun, as well as a number of other precious artifacts from Ancient Egypt, have celestial origins as they were made from meteorites.

Source: Precious Dagger of Tutankhamun Found to be of Meteoric Origin | Ancient Origins

Tarot Contemplation – Page of Wands

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Summer is here and you are finding yourself easily distracted.  Try to remain focused in the moment, in spite of the warming temperatures outside.  A younger light-haired woman might cross your path who will inspire you to do more today with her warmth and high energy ambition; she’s your Muse.  Projects begun days ago are now coming to fruition.  Job applications you’ve previously dispatched can yield job offers extended to you now.  Anticipate messages of love and affection from your partner … or, if you’re dating, meeting someone who appears to have much in common with you and is equally adventurous.  Pursue the inspiration to be creative in your works today … dream, play, be inventive.  Your previous efforts to pay it forward seeded good karma that’s coming your way.  As your finances are looking healthier by the day, you would benefit from efforts focused on long-range financial goals.  As for your health, make the effort to do more for your body by eating better and smarter.  Carpe diem!

Tarot Contemplation – Ace of Pentacles

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On your Fool’s journey, you are turning a corner that leads you into a new direction paved with fortune, wealth, vibrant health and prosperity.  You might be a recipient of a money gift or an inheritance … and even if it isn’t money per se, money feels like its more readily available for you.  You are better able to tackle your bills and even pay off a debt or two entirely.  These accomplishments are leaving you feeling optimistic, upbeat and looking forward to the future.  Yesterday’s doldrums are definitely elevated today, including any situation involving your love relationships.  Re-connection is in the air.  If you’re dating, be prepared to encounter someone promising on your horizon.  A new healthcare approach is timely, especially if it’s preventative healthcare measures you are implementing for yourself.  You are also encouraged to explore other horizons of spirituality … try attending a different service to give you perspective.  Insight into what others do and their reasons for doing things is informative.

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On your Fool’s journey, you are turning a corner that leads you into a new direction paved with fortune, wealth, vibrant health and prosperity.  You might be a recipient of a money gift or an inheritance … and even if it isn’t money per se, money feels like its more readily available for you.  You are better able to tackle your bills and even pay off a debt or two entirely.  These accomplishments are leaving you feeling optimistic, upbeat and looking forward to the future.  Yesterday’s doldrums are definitely elevated today, including any situation involving your love relationships.  Re-connection is in the air.  If you’re dating, be prepared to encounter someone promising on your horizon.  A new healthcare approach is timely, especially if it’s preventative healthcare measures you are implementing for yourself.  You are also encouraged to explore other horizons of spirituality … try attending a different service to give you perspective.  Insight into what others do and their reasons for doing things is informative.

Tarot Contemplation – Page of Pentacles

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Are you contemplating work around the house you’ve been putting off, but now that you’re home for a long weekend you’re thinking now is the time?  Allow the supportive energy of the Page of Pentacles to be the current that carries you through even the most mundane tasks on an upbeat note.  Don’t languish in a feeling of boredom to the point where you feel like you need to shake things, or people, up just for kicks because such actions might end up with you falling on your face.  As for those tasks you’ve been putting off?  Get ‘er done and get it out of your way, finally.  You now have the time.  If you are feeling blase’ in your relationships, do something positive about it, like communicate to that other, in a loving way.  Change means being honest about the situation and dealing with it, rather than ignoring there is a problem.  Remember, your hard work is always rewarded as you’ve seen in days past, and today is no exception.  However, this isn’t a good day for gambling or taking risks.  Transmute that bored feeling.  How? Methodology is key to pursuing what excites you most.  Create your own energy and enthusiasm and find someone who is the most upbeat and spiritually aware and ask what makes him/her tick.  You will learn some helpful tips.