The Fire sign of Aries is the "birthplace of divine Ideas” and marks the beginning of the zodiacal year and the creative process. It is the first of the Three Major Full Moon Festivals. Here, in the northern hemisphere, Aries is associated with Spring and the Festival of Easter as it transmits the potent energy of resurrection and rebirth. It is this resurrection of the spirit in humanity, in all forms and in all realms, that is the objective of the entire evolutionary proc

Our theme will be:  ‘Navigating by the Light of the Soul’.  Whether at a personal, family, organizational or national level, it feels to many of us as though daily life has become a constant and unrelenting struggle between our better angels and our inner demons.     Which force eventually gains the upper hand is entirely up to us.  Victory in this spiritual test is measured by how much light can be released from the Soul to help overcome the darkness of a limited vision cre

Let us begin with a brief recap. Last month in the first part of this essay, we postulated that humanity has reached an evolutionary...

The Water sign of Pisces, through its ruler Pluto, leads to the dissolution of those forms which no longer are able to contain the new dispensation of spiritual energies. Pluto frequently brings about the death and ending of old forms that delude and imprison human consciousness. This is what we are presently and painfully witnessing in the world. Rebirth and transformation eventually become a source of joy, for they allow the spiritual nature to rise from the depths of ma

Our theme will be:  ‘Navigating by the Light of the Soul’.  Whether at a personal, family, organizational or national level, it feels to many of us as though daily life has become a constant and unrelenting struggle between our better angels and our inner demons.     Which force eventually gains the upper hand is entirely up to us.  Victory in this spiritual test is measured by how much light can be released from the Soul to help overcome the darkness of a limited vision cre

Whether at a personal, family, organizational, or national level, it feels to many of us as though daily life has become a constant and unrelenting struggle between our better angels and our inner demons.  It is eerily reminiscent of the Hindu epic tale of the Mahabharata that relates Arjuna’s dilemma on the battlefield of Kurukshetra while facing the two armies and having to choose sides.   Which force eventually gains the upper hand and assumes control is entirely up to us

Aquarius is an Air sign whose influence stimulates our spiritual capacity to love and serve the Common Good. Its symbol is the Water Bearer which carries the keynote: “Water of Life am I, poured forth for thirsty people”. The dominant energies flowing through this sign are the 2nd Ray of Love and Wisdom, the 4th Ray of Harmony through Conflict and the 7th Ray of Order and Organization - helping to establish right relationship and anchor spiritual energy in the material world

As we take a deep breath after the many challenges of this passing year and turn our faces towards 2024, the earnest hope and prayer from all at Meditation Mount is for the world to be filled with the spirit of loving-kindness.  May we create, by example, a society where we treat each other with caring and compassion, where every moment is an opportunity for the healing balm of love to flow among us. As regeneration and all new birth issue forth from the Heart of the Great Mo

Why is the Earth sign of Capricorn such an auspicious time for initiating a new season and cycle of soul growth? The answer lies in the symbol of the two-horned goat and its task of climbing the rock-strewn and arid mountain to reach the summit. On completing this ‘peak experience’, the goat is transformed into the Unicorn and its single spiral horn connects and communes with the Cosmos and the power and presence of a greater Light flows into and through the intrepid climber.

A Blue Madonna, sculpted in glass, has taken residence in a place of honor at Meditation Mount. This beautiful creation radiates elegance, grace, and simplicity. The glass invites transparency — with the radiant blue at the core representing spirit. In Agni Yoga we are advised: “Teachings speak of the Epoch of the Mother of the World which has now begun. The Mother of the World, Near-to-all-hearts, Revered-by-all-minds, again takes Her place at the great helm. And he, who u

Sagittarius is a Fire sign whose symbol is the Archer expressing the quality of one- pointedness and direction. The arrow that is unleashed is a ‘shaft of light’ that speeds toward the chosen target. The focused nature of Sagittarius is reflected in its motto: “I see the goal. I reach that goal and then I see another”. Sagittarius is an excellent time for cultivating spiritual vision, reorienting ourselves to higher objectives and rededicating our energies to those goals tha

In the timeless pageant of Life throughout the cyclical procession of the seasons, the Angel of Endings always precedes the Spirit of...

Scorpio is associated with the element of WATER - the ‘purificatory waters of testing and trial’. It is ruled by Mars which provides the fighting spirit by which the trials of Scorpio are faced. Scorpio rules the path of discipleship and provides the needed challenges to cleanse and shape us for a life of spiritual service. Its function at this time in our collective evolutionary development is to provide those ‘points of crisis’ and those ‘moments of reorientation’ that lead

Our theme will be:  ‘The Doctrine of the Heart’’.  One of the challenges of treading the spiritual Path is how best to embrace and be guided by a chosen doctrine without inadvertently becoming indoctrinated in the process. We are being invited to walk that upper Middle Path where we are supported by the Wisdom of the Ages and yet, in the end, must be self-reliant and stand solely in the strength of our own sovereignty. As the Buddha declared in his Last Sermon, “…Those who,

Libra is an Air sign that promotes and supports the establishing of right human relationships and the ultimate equilibrium between soul and form. It especially provides a propitious influence on the domain of Justice, Law, and Governance – something that is urgently needed in these times of imbalance, turmoil, and unrest. The great gift of Libra is the opportunity to make clear choices and to achieve dynamic balance and equilibrium on all levels. This is reflected in its spi

Whenever I see a blade of grass that has pushed its way through an asphalt road I stop and applaud before continuing on my way with renewed hope and inspiration. It is reassuring to know that the power of life will break the bonds of any imposed form. But where does this creative urge and expressive ability come from? Questions like this have propelled me along many paths of exploration and during one of these cerebral wanderings I stumbled upon the concept of black holes in

Welcome to this exact time Full Moon Meditation held in the solar sign Virgo when the moon is full in Pisces at 6:35 PM. We warmly welcome your participation in this global group meditation to receive, register, and radiate the special energies available. We closed the evening with a special blessing and healing time for the victims and survivors of the fires in Maui as well as for those other places around the world where extreme weather conditions are causing suffering. T

As the summer begins to wind down, the shift in the energy has felt intense and palpable - both on a global scale and locally here in...

When we contemplate the task of building a Temple, it may conjure up images of careful labor and diligent construction over many years to...

The full moon of Leo offers an opportunity to sensitize ourselves to the right use of power – moving away from self-assertion and domination into a selfless assumption of true leadership. Leo, as the Lion King, calls forth the courage to lead with love and sensitivity in service to others. The need for soul-inspired leadership in all walks of life has never been greater as we deal with a wide-spread fallout resulting from the misuse of power and self-centered actions from man

As we witness the elections taking place around the globe to choose new leaders of nations and local regions, it appears that there is a powerful tug-of-war going on everywhere between the ideal of democracy – where ‘ we the people’ determine the future by consensus – and a strong tendency towards centralization of power in the hands of the few that eventually manifests as dictatorship. It may be useful to pause and reflect on the true nature of politics and the ethical requ