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Ritual Meditation ~ Tree of Life
Tree of Life Ritual
Temple is arranged in the shape of the Tree of Life.
Kether:
In the beginning there was nothingness … this is the Ain, Ain Soph and Ain Soph Aur … and nothingness was composed of all the energies and forces of the Divine Universe at a time before our existence …. for this is the primal point that we came from and to which we shall return. Thus, the Divine Spirit began to manifest through stages … energies each denser than the last … each stage came from that which was before it.
And Lo! There came ten energies unique and individual unto themselves with the physical universe, the tenth among them … and these ten energies formed a tree that had twenty-two branches … and this tree is the tree of life of which the bible refers, for it is the blueprint of the universe and only the Divine knows of it completely. We shall now invoke the tree for it is said, “That which is above is as that which is below.”
For I am Kether, the crown represented by the name of god Eheieh … the name that was given to Moses at the burning bush … and which name means, “I am that I am.” My angel is Metatron, the greatest of angelic beings. I rule the universe and represent on this plane completion of the Great Work . With this sword, I pass on to my place on the tree.
(Hands sword to Chokmah and goes to his/her place.)
Chokmah:
I am Chokmah … Wisdom … I am represented by the name of god YAH which means “Divine Ideal Wisdom.” My angel is Ratziel, the prince of knowledge and hidden and concealed things. I rule the solar system and represent on this plane devotion. With this sword I pass on to my place on the tree.
(Hands sword to Binah and goes to his/her place.)
Binah:
I am Binah understanding I am represented by the name of god YHVH Elohim which means “Lord God” … my angel is Tzaphkiel the prince of spiritual strife against evil. I rule Saturn and on this plane I represent silence but can represent avarice. With this sword I pass on to my place on the tree.
(Hands sword to Chesed and goes to his/her place.)
Chesed:
I am Chesed mercy and justice, I am represented by the name of god El which means God the Mighty One, my angel is Tzadkiel the prince of mercy and beneficence. I rule Jupiter and represent elemental salt. On this plane I represent obedience to a higher will but can represent pride and hypocrisy. With this sword I pass on to my place on the tree.
(Hands sword to Geburah and goes to his/her place.)
Geburah:
I am Geburah severity and strength, I am represented by the name of god Elohim Gebor which means “God Almighty” … my angel is Kamael the prince of strength and courage. I rule Mars and represent elemental sulfer, on this plane I represent energy and courage but can represent cruelty. With this sword I pass on to my place on the tree.
(Hands sword to Tiphareth and goes to his/her place.)
Tiphareth:
I am Tiphareth beauty, I am represented by the name of god YHVH Eloah Veh Da’ath which means “God of Knowledge and Wisdom”… my angel is Raphael archangel of brightness, beauty, healing and life. I rule the Sun and represent elemental mercury, on this plane I represent devotion to the great work but I can also represent false pride. With this sword I pass on to my place on the tree.”
(Hands sword to Netzach and goes to his/her place.)
Netzach:
I am Netzach victory, I am represented by the name of god YHVH Tzabaoth which means “God of hosts” … my angel is Haniel archangel of love and harmony. I rule Venus and represent initiation into the element of fire, on this plane I represent unselfishness but I can also represent lust and impurity. With this sword I pass on to my place on the tree.
(Hands sword to Hod and goes to his/her place.)
Hod:
I am Hod glory, I am represented by the name of god Elohim Tzabaoth which means “God of hosts ruling the universe in wisdom and harmony” … my angel is Michael the Archangel Prince of splendor and wisdom and the great protector. I rule Mercury and represent initiation into the element of water, on this plane I represent truth but I can also represent dishonesty. With this sword I pass on to my place on the tree.
(Hands sword to Yesod and goes to his/her place.)
Yesod:
I am Yesod foundation, I am represented by the name of god Shaddai El Chai which means “Almighty Living God” … my angel is Gabriel archangel of truth. I rule the Moon and represent initiation into the element of air, on this plane I represent independence but can also represent idleness. With this sword I pass on to my place on the tree.
(Hands sword to Malkuth and goes to his/her place.)
Malkuth:
I am Malkuth kingdom, I am represented by the name of god Adonai Ha Aretz which means “Lord of the Earth and Visible Universe” … my angel is the archangel Sandalphon the approacher and prince of prayer. I rule the Earth and represent initiation into the element of earth, on this plane I represent discrimination but can also represent avarice. With this sword I pass on to my place on the tree.
(Takes sword and lays it on altar)
Kether:
As above
Malkuth:
So below
Kether:
As it is in the heavens
Malkuth:
So it is on earth
Kether:
Where in Malkuth is in Kether
Malkuth:
So Kether is in Malkuth
Kether:
We will now purify, consecrate and empower this space and those within with elemental salt, sulfur, and mercury and the elements fire, water, air and earth.”
Chesed:
I purify, consecrate and empower with salt this space and those within.
(Returns to his/her place.)
Geburah:
I purify, consecrate and empower with sulfur this space and those within.
(Returns to his/her place.)
Tiphareth:
I purify, consecrate and empower with mercury this space and those within.
(Returns to his/her place.)
Netzach:
I purify, consecrate and empower with fire this space and those within.
(Returns to his/her place.)
Hod:
I purify, consecrate and empower with water this space and those within.
(Returns to his/her place.)
Yesod:
I purify, consecrate and empower with air this space and those within.
(Returns to his/her place.)
Malkuth:
I purify, consecrate and empower with earth this space and those within.
(Returns to his/her place.)
All do Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram to finish.
Sign of Silence.
Primordial Meditation ~ Morning Relaxation Ritual
“As I breathe in deeply, I can visualize a golden glow around my body. Again, as I breathe in deeply, I can imagine this golden glow entering my body. Once more, as I breathe in deeply, I can sense this golden healing light, revitalizing every cell in my body.”
Using A Prayer Mala
Moss Agate Mala
A mala is a great tool to help enhance your meditations. Using a mala can help focus your meditation while adding the unique gemstone properties of the mala to improve the power of your practice. Meditating with a mala combines Naad yoga (the recitation of sacred sounds), acupressure, gemstone therapy and a deep meditative practice.
Every finger contains different meridian points that relate to different parts of the brain. The meridian points are located on the sides of each finger between the tip of the finger and the knuckle. As you run the mala over a meridian point, it stimulates that meridian, creating an effect on your brain chemistry.
The properties of the meridian points for each finger are as follows:
Index Finger (Jupiter Finger): Wisdom. Knowledge. Prosperity.
Middle Finger (Saturn Finger): Patience.
Ring Finger (Sun Finger): Health. Vitality. Strengthen the Nervous System.
Little Finger (Mercury Finger): Communication. Intelligence.
A mala can be used with either hand. Start with the bead next to the Guru bead. Repeat the mantra, then move each bead with the thumb towards the body over the meridian point on the finger. When you reach the Guru bead, recite the mantra and say a prayer. To begin again, turn the mala around without using your other hand. Move the beads towards you and continue your mantra.
Meditation
DAILY INSPIRATION
“The appearance of things changes according to the emotions, and thus we see magic and beauty in them, while the magic and beauty are really in ourselves.”
~ Khalil Gibran
Planetary Meditation
We pray to the great Spiritual Power in which we live and move and have our being.
We pray that we may at all times keep our minds open to new ideas and shun dogma;
that we may grow in our understanding of the nature of all living beings and our connectedness with the natural world;
that we may become ever more filled with generosity of spirit and true compassion and love for all life;
that we may strive to heal the hurts that we have inflicted on nature
and control our greed for material things, knowing that our actions are harming our natural world and the future of our children;
that we may value each and every human being for who he is, for who she is,
reaching to the spirit that is within, knowing the power of each individual to change the world.
We pray for social justice, for the alleviation of the crippling poverty that condemns millions of people around the world to lives of misery – hungry, sick, and utterly without hope.
We pray for the children who are starving, who are condemned to homelessness, slave labor, and prostitution, and especially for those forced to fight, to kill and torture even members of their own family.
We pray for the victims of violence and war, for those wounded in body and for those wounded in mind.
We pray for the multitudes of refugees, forced from their homes to alien places through war or through the utter destruction of their environment.
We pray for suffering animals everywhere, for an end to the pain caused by scientific experimentation, intensive farming, fur farming, shooting, trapping,
training for entertainment, abusive pet owners, and all other forms of exploitation such as overloading and overworking pack animals, bull fighting, badger baiting, dog and cock fighting and so many more.
We pray for an end to cruelty, whether to humans or other animals,
for an end to bullying, and torture in all its forms.
We pray that we may learn the peace that comes with forgiving and the strength we gain in loving;
that we may learn to take nothing for granted in this life;
that we may learn to see and understand with our hearts;
that we may learn to rejoice in our being.
We pray for these things with humility;
We pray because of the hope that is within us, and because of a faith in the ultimate triumph of the human spirit;
We pray because of our love for Creation, and because of our trust in God.
We pray, above all, for peace throughout the world.
that we may grow in our understanding of the nature of all living beings and our connectedness with the natural world;
that we may become ever more filled with generosity of spirit and true compassion and love for all life;
that we may strive to heal the hurts that we have inflicted on nature
and control our greed for material things, knowing that our actions are harming our natural world and the future of our children;
that we may value each and every human being for who he is, for who she is,
reaching to the spirit that is within, knowing the power of each individual to change the world.
We pray for social justice, for the alleviation of the crippling poverty that condemns millions of people around the world to lives of misery – hungry, sick, and utterly without hope.
We pray for the children who are starving, who are condemned to homelessness, slave labor, and prostitution, and especially for those forced to fight, to kill and torture even members of their own family.
We pray for the victims of violence and war, for those wounded in body and for those wounded in mind.
We pray for the multitudes of refugees, forced from their homes to alien places through war or through the utter destruction of their environment.
We pray for suffering animals everywhere, for an end to the pain caused by scientific experimentation, intensive farming, fur farming, shooting, trapping,
training for entertainment, abusive pet owners, and all other forms of exploitation such as overloading and overworking pack animals, bull fighting, badger baiting, dog and cock fighting and so many more.
We pray for an end to cruelty, whether to humans or other animals,
for an end to bullying, and torture in all its forms.
We pray that we may learn the peace that comes with forgiving and the strength we gain in loving;
that we may learn to take nothing for granted in this life;
that we may learn to see and understand with our hearts;
that we may learn to rejoice in our being.
We pray for these things with humility;
We pray because of the hope that is within us, and because of a faith in the ultimate triumph of the human spirit;
We pray because of our love for Creation, and because of our trust in God.
We pray, above all, for peace throughout the world.
~ Dr. Jane Goodall
Focused Breathing During Meditations
Pattern your Four-Count Breath in this manner.
VISUALIZE while breathing.
Full-body breathing always generates maximum energy.
The key focus is on the OUT-BREATH.
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Breathing is the Master Key to metaphysical workings.
Meditation: “I Am”, by Panache Desai
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Meditation: “Beyond Awakening”, by Soror TF
Walk with me with my meditation, “Beyond Awakening”, and let’s prepare for tomorrow’s powerful Full-Blood-Moon-Eclipse.
Today’s Meditation Moment
When I let go of always needing to control, I am free to be the real me.
Daily Meditation
Meditation leads me into the unknown, and as I trust stepping into the void, I am no longer contracted within my own reality, but expand in the limitlessness of being.
Daily Meditation
Judging harshly, rather than understanding what is, leads to loss of peace because there is always an element of rejection, and something to be found wanting.
Sacred Geometry In Everything
“There is geometry in the humming of the strings, there is music in the spacing of the spheres.” ― Pythagoras
SILENT SPACE MEDITATION (432hz)
Candle Scrying Exercise
INTRODUCTION
This meditation guides you as you gaze at a candle flame. It is a well known form of meditation. If there is a particular quality that you would like to enhance in yourself such as your intuition, then you could choose a green coloured candle to open your insightfulness.
Colour has a great influence on us; helping to balance and align us to the Universal Life Force. Below is a range of colours, and their attributes. Consider also bringing colours, that could enhance your well being into your clothing, and dwelling.
Just a few words of advice when buying candles. Many candles are made with toxic substances such as paraffin, which release harmful vapours when burning. Look for candles made from beeswax, or soy wax. They are non-toxic, and burn longer.
Colours and their qualities from Historical and Metaphysical Views
| White | Clarity, wholeness and completion, purity, innocence and simplicity. |
| Gold | Wealth, prosperity and abundance, spirituality and higher ideals. |
| Silver | Clairvoyance, accessing the subconscious mind, and personal transformation. |
| Violet | Connecting with the divine, higher consciousness, spiritual development, commitment, and reverence. |
| Indigo | Intuition, insight and wisdom, imagination, clarity of thought. |
| Blue | Self expression and communication, inspiration, creativity, relaxation, trust, and devotion. |
| Turquoise | Healing, independence, and protection. |
| Green | Love, forgiveness, compassion, dedication, inspiration, hope, trust, the ability to heal oneself and others, freedom. |
| Yellow | Self esteem, self respect, self discipline, ambition, inner power, generosity, ethics, confidence, the courage to take risks. |
| Orange | Sexual energy, sensuality, happiness, friendship, the ability to survive loss of any sort, optimism. |
| Red | Survival, safety and connection to the physical world, courage, family bonding, physical strength and vitality. |
| Pink | Loyalty, warmth, empathy. |
PREPARATION
The space needs to be quiet, and darkened. Place the lit candle on a table, or something else where the candle will be at eye level. Wear comfortable, loose clothing, especially at the waist, hips, and chest. Make sure the room temperature is pleasant for you. A shawl or blanket draped around your shoulders will give you extra warmth. Turn off your mobile, and phone, and any other appliances that may disturb you.
POSTURE
Sit on a chair with your feet flat on the floor, and slightly apart. Rest your hands in your lap, or place them palm downwards on your thighs. If you can, keep your back straight without resting it against the chair.
You can also sit cross-legged on a cushion on the floor. Place the cushion underneath you so that it raises your buttocks. Place your hands in your lap, or hold them in the more traditional style with your palms resting upward on your thighs, and the thumbs and index fingers lightly touching. Keep your back straight throughout the practice. Bringing your chin a little toward your neck will help to straighten your back.
Center yourself by gently moving your torso from side to side, and then forwards and backwards, until you feel a subtle alignment in your body.
Let us begin …
Now take your attention to the candle flame…draw in a long, slow breath through your nose… as you slowly breathe out through your nose let the busyness of your day drop away. And take in another long, slow, deep breath through your nose… as you breathe out slowly through your nose, let go of all worries that may have been troubling you this day. And again, draw in a long, slow, deep breath…breathing all the way down into your belly… as you slowly breathe out through your nose sink comfortably into your posture, just being aware that your back is straight…your shoulders are sloping downwards…have a hint of a smile on your face…let your face be smooth, and serene.
Now just allow the breath to come, and to go as it will, letting it be natural… keeping your focus on the candle flame. Hear my words, and let them go… just being aware of the guidance, but not holding onto the words. Gaze softly at the flame… as you continue to do so if you feel you are starting to stare at the light, ever so gently blink your eyes and refocus your eyes… gazing softly at the candle light once more… allowing your mind to quieten… allowing the thoughts that enter your mind to be there, but like these words just letting them drift by…
As you softly gaze at the flame, you will notice that thoughts will come into your mind. Just allow them to be there, and allow them to float out of your mind like passing clouds…It takes time for the mind to quieten so if thoughts are there don’t try pushing them away…
Never resist your thoughts, just pay them no attention, and they will pass …
Never become discouraged if your mind is busy, or beat yourself up because you are finding it difficult to stay focused…
When your mind influences you with thoughts, bring it gently but firmly back to the flame… This is your meditation practice, and it takes time and patience to change old habits…
Continue to gaze gently at the flame… And keep your awareness on the flame, gently gazing at the flame, remaining aware, remaining focused, remaining concentrated, aware, focused, concentrated, gazing at the flame…
Remain aware, letting all thoughts pass through your mind like clouds in the sky…
And now when you are ready, gently withdraw your gaze from the flame… bring your consciousness back into the room.
Give thanks for having been able to spend this time in meditation. Just slowly turn your head from side to side. Become aware of the temperature in the room.
When you are ready, take a deep, and clearing breath.
Grand Temple of Horus Behdety 