Tonight, on "Seraphim and Sandalwood", we'll explore the original Lord's Prayer, providing both a direct translation from ancient Aramaic into modern-day English and some reasons for the blaring differences in what we know today of this beautiful and empowering prayer.

We'll also examine the life of famed King Solomon, based on lesser-known texts, and reveal that his life, in the end, really was tragic. If time permits, I'll include a short ritual I use to request and use temporary "Outer Band Guides" for special projects.

Namaste and Blessings,

Bright Sorcerer

Please join me tonight at Midnight EST, for a very special edition of my new show called "Seraphim and Sandalwood" to welcome in the Summer Solstice and the new moon energy.

I'll be providing a primer on Sacred Signs and how to use them effectively to get specific answers. There will also be a short explanation of Chaos Magic, the relevance of which will become clear, if you tune in, and conclude with a ritual outline that you can use to honor those who have passed beyond the Veil. This was quite effective for me in reconnecting with my deceased parents and letting them know how much I appreciated the part they played in my lfe.

Thank you for dropping by to share you Light and Love.

Namaste and  Blessed Solstice,

Nick, the Bright Sorcerer 

Connecting to Spirit: Seven Successful Personal Tools

Blessings and Greetings! Thanks for dropping by! Saying good bye to the effects of that last retrograde is not being done with any large amount of tears...lol. Talk about shifting energies! Without doubt, it had a huge impact on people's lives that will be felt for quite some time to come. One aspect that I've idly noted is an increased interest in finding out about one's Guides - connecting, interacting and communicating directly with them...not to mention who they actually are.

My own path has been quite diverse and the experimentation I've done equally so. What works for me may also work for you so, based on that premise, below is a short list of what have been essential elements in establishing and maintaining contact with Spirit... for me.

1) Establish your psychic "strong sense".  This is the primary means that Spirit (or our "Guides"; I use them interchangeably) willl use to communicate with us. If we begin to develop our skill level in that area, the contact is automatically strengthened. As always, request assistance if needed from Them. Wings For The Spirit has a great description of each, as well as some simple exercises designed to enhance each ability.

2) Dream Programming and Recall: To obtain specific answers, it is imperative that we are precise in our requests and questions to Spirit. Begin a 7 day experiment; Just before laying down to sleep, request that you are given the solution to a pressing problem, while your physical body sleeps, and an ability to recall and apply it when you awaken. Make note of any unusual intuitive actions you take, especially for information because this is one means Spirit uses to communicate with us....while we are in the dream state.

3) Interact with animals as often as possible: This is an energetic connection that is very real and many will confirm communication with their pet or other animals. An important aspect to consider here is simply that Spirit can take ANY form to interact and/or communicate with us. As I sit and write this, for instance, a brown rabbit is standing sentry about 10 feet from my living room window. I've watched my friend actually lounge like a cat only feet away while I talked. There are a number of "sacred spaces" that I enjoy visiting. Pack up a snack, request permission of the Guardians of that space to enjoy the beauty and then enjoy the snack!!!....but keep a small portion of everything. While there, empty your mind and request direct communication with the Guardians. Pay attention to animals and quiet voices in your mind. Time to leave, say a quick prayer of gratitude, toss out the remainder of your snack as an offering and request permission to return, if you choose.

4) Run energy at least every few days: A simple visualization of a chakra stimulates it into action. There are numerous methods of running energy through our bodies but central to them all is actually seeing or feeling it run from toe to head...or vice versa. White encompasses all colours and one can never go wrong with a white energy stream. This is important to clear away some of the "psychic sludge" that can easily build up over time. Consider it the equivalent of cleaning the sparkplugs on your car. Process Coaching has some great information on running energy as well as Robert Bruce, who initiated the New Energy Ways system that I have benefited from greatly.

5) Push Your Limits When Experimenting: It stands to reason that if we are actively pursuing a closer relationship with Spirit, They are also doing what They can to assist us. When encountering possible exercises, be diligent and objective. Always give yourself every chance to learn... so approach this experimentaton component as essential to your experience. As with the physical, our psychic senses also develop with repeated exercise and resistance. Spirit can use any form imaginable to get the right messages and information to us, so examine other forms of divination as well such as Tarot or Oracle cards, Scrying and Dowsing and Automatic Writing.

6) Explore Forms of "Spirit Travel" :  Most people commonly believe that any type of visualization is merely done in our minds...NOT SO. That reality we experience during a guided meditation/visualization is a very real place...as real as what you see around you in the physical world. As it applies to communication with Spirit, the possibilities are endless, if we view this other reality with this premise. A variant of the shamanic journey, my preferred method of travel, concentrating on the use of an actual image (I like National Geographic) and then transporting yourself there can be  an incredible experience. It was doing exactly that - using a non-descript picture from a calender - that allowed me to connect and interact consciously for the first time with a Guide. Astral projection can open up an entirely new world and the methods, once again, are many and varied. Robert Bruce, for instance, designed one specifically for blind people called The Tactile Method, which relies on touch, as opposed to sight. "Roll Over" is a good method while many other systems employ a form of energy transfer, from the physical to the astral vehicle. The point here is for you to just consider exploring this incredible door of discovery. Sometimes, when connecting with our Guides, we need to meet them part way.

7) Express Gratitude and Spread Light: This component cannot be overstated. The type of energy we attract, in our daily lives, is the same type we hold onto and present to the world. Take every opportunity to express gratitude for even the smallest of blessings - if an action or circumstance touched you significantly, you can be certain it was done so by Divine Design and, by extension, the work of Spirit. An incredibly powerful tool to attract this positive and uplifting energy, is to request the honor of sharing Creator's Love and Light with at least one soul when we leave the house. I can say honestly that each time I do this, I ALWAYS receive an incredible blessing of some form. Just as we appreciate an expression of gratitude for our efforts, Spirit enjoys it immensely as well. If you need a little help, I would highly suggest that you sign up for Go Gratitude's 42 Day Experiment and be diligent in your efforts. It made a very noticeable difference in my own spiritual growth.

This is hardly a comprehensive list but these are the key ingredients that enabled me to establish and maintain an open channel of communication with Spirit. Mastery never comes from dabbling so give yourself every opportunity to improve. Along the way, you may discover that your gifts include that of mediumship. From my own exploration of this part of me, it has been an incredible adventure of learning and growth. At this pivotal point in our history, situations present themselves in rapid order and often we can't detect the true nature of these things. It makes considerable sense to utilize the assistance of our Guides to gain the wisdom needed to progress spiritually... and ultimately realize our true purpose They have access to information we do not.

If you want the name of just one of your Spirit Guides....ASK. Request a specific type of signal - auditory, a physical sensation or visual - to alert you that They are ready to work. Treat them with the courtesy and respect that you would appreciate in return and you are well on your way to obtaining the real "insider's information.".

Raziel's Key

For the exercise component of this post, I was directed to share a visualization, courtesy of Ellie at Crystal Links. For me, it has proven quite intense - a remarkable experience that allowed me to directly connect to my "Higher Self".

Another segment of this post highlights Lord Raziel and this exercise was a channelled message to Ellie so I've posted it in the form it was written. Following this segment, Lord Raziel is the central focus and includes a short description of my own work with Him.

One of the beautiful aspects to the following exercise is that the time factor is limited only by you. My personal suggestion is to take a few minutes, at least, to look around. Shed any thoughts about the physical substance of what you're being shown. Take flight like an eagle if you get the urge! Based on personal experience, it is a good practice to look down at your hands. This gives you an indication of the form that your conciousness takes - while in that reality.

Archangel Raziel has a key for you.

It is a key that unlocks your subconscious memories.

Please close your eyes.

Relax your body.

Relax you mind.

See the key in front of you.

Take it in your hand.

See it opening the door to your mind . . .

What messages do you get?

Take the key with you when you dream tonight.

Place it under your pillow and it will unlock your memories . . .

Courtesy of Crystalinks.

Five dimensional data storage and multidimensionality
In an article at TechnologyReview.com, a new data storage technology is discussed whereby different data can be stored in the same physical place without interfering with one another. This is accomplished by using different wavelengths and polarities of light. People who have had experiences with what they believe to be other dimensions not normally accessed by us often describe the experience in terms of "a higher vibration" or even sometimes as "turning in another direction." Both of these ideas are relevant to the new technology discussed. A higher vibration would be a higher frequency, and the polarity of light refers to directionality...
(Also read: Astral Projection: Doorway to a New Dimension)

Woman hypnotized to believe she had weight-loss surgery loses 55 pounds
A British woman lost 55 pounds after she was hypnotized to believe that she had weight-loss surgery. Marion Cornes, 35, said she believed surgeons had placed a gastric band on her stomach shrinking it to the size of a golf ball after paying $1,580 for five sessions with a hypnotherapist. Cornes decided to have the procedure after her weight ballooned to 216 pounds. She was hypnotized and talked through every step of the surgery as if she was in an operating room...
(Also read: Past Life Through Hypnosis)

Decoding the mystery of near-death experiences
We've all heard the stories about near-death experiences: the tunnel, the white light, the encounter with long-dead relatives now looking very much alive. Scientists have cast a skeptical eye on these accounts. They say that these feelings and visions are simply the result of a brain shutting down...
(Also read: Near-Death Experiences)

Miraculous healings
With the subject of faith healing a hot topic today many are examining the topic of Faith or Divine Healing. It certainly makes the news when a family relies on faith instead of modern clinical treatments for terminal conditions for their children.

The truth about faith healing
Recently Colleen Hauser fled with her 13 year old son Daniel to avoid a court ordered treatment for his cancer. The Hausers are Roman Catholic and also followers of the Nemenhah Band, a Missouri-based religious group that believes in natural healing methods supported by some American Indians. It has once again brought into focus religious views of healing that eschew traditional medical treatment. While the Hausers are not submitting their son to the traditional ‘faith healer’, faith and prayer are an integral part of this Native American sect as well as in Roman Catholic tradition.

Can positive thoughts help heal another person?
Ninety percent of Americans say they pray — for their health, or their love life or their final exams. But does prayer do any good? For decades, scientists have tried to test the power of prayer and positive thinking, with mixed results. Now some scientists are fording new — and controversial — territory.

The exorcists
If you ever saw the entire Exorcist movie-unlikely since we all squeezed our eyes shut in fear most of the time-you would have seen elements of a very real ritual performed by priests of the world's most powerful religion-Roman Catholicism. Much of the horror we felt, of course, was the inexplicable things the girl-or the evil that possessed her-could do with her body and voice, and the power of the demon to command others...
(Also read: Exorcism in Russia)

Jennifer Love Hewitt warned by James Van Praagh "No wedding bells"
Jennifer Love Hewitt was warned her relationship with former fiance ROSS MCCALL wouldn't last - by a psychic. The 30-year-old actress became engaged to the Scottish star, 32, in November 2007 after dating for two years, but reportedly broke off the relationship at the end of 2008. After a brief reunion the pair finally called time on the romance in January (09). And psychic James Van Praagh, who works with Hewitt as an adviser on her hit show Ghost Whisperer, warned the actress not to walk down the aisle with MCCall.

Lord Raziel

Raziel, whose name means 'Secrets of the Lord", is an archangel within the teachings of Jewish mysticism, of the Kabbalah of Judaism, who is the "Keeper of Secrets" and the "Angel of Mysteries." In some teachings he is claimed to be a Cherub, as well as the chief of the Ophanim and is described as having blue wings, a glowing yellow aura around his head and wearing a grey robe which appears to have liquid-like properties.

He is associated with the Sephira Chokmah in Briah, one of the four worlds of Kabbalistic theory. His famous Sefer Raziel HaMalach ("Book of Raziel the Angel") contains all secret knowledge and is considered to be a book of "magic." He stands close by God's throne, and therefore hears and writes down everything that is said and discussed. He purportedly gave the book to Adam and Eve after they ate from the forbidden Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, which resulted in their expulsion from the Garden of Eden, so the two could find their way back "home" and better understand their God. Raziel's fellow angels were deeply disturbed by this, and as such, stole the book from Adam and threw it into the ocean. God Himself decided not to punish Raziel, but instead, retrieved the book and returned it to Adam and Eve.

According to some sources, the book was passed on through the generations to Enoch (believed to have later become the angel Metatron), who may have incorporated his own writings into the tome. From Enoch, the archangel Raphael gave it to Noah, who used the wisdom within to build Noah's Ark. The Book of Raziel was last known to be in the hands of Solomon. It has since disappeared.

The name Archangel Raziel means 'Secret of God'.

Raziel's head is surrounded by a glowing yellow aura.

He wears a robe of gray material that seems to swirl as if made of liquid.

Raziel appears quite tall and has large sky-blue wings.

He is the ruler of the planet Neptune.

Raziel is one of the cherubim, the guardian of originality and the realm of pure ideas.

He is knowledgeable in several mystical arts and can explain the truth behind many occult truths in the universe.

One of the most interesting things Raziel can give you is an understanding of the energy currents in the magical universe and how to manipulate them to various ends.

Thoth -- Hermes -- Merlin The Magician -- Loki The Trickster - among others.

Archangel Raziel is the Angel of the Sacred Mysteries and the Keeper of the Secrets of the Universe

He is the Patron Angel of Law Makers and Lawyers

The Archangel Raziel is also known as 'The Angel of the Secret Regions' and the 'Chief of the Supreme Mysteries'.

He is called the personification of divine wisdom.

Raziel is the legendary author of The Book of the Archangel Raziel, wherein all celestial and earthly knowledge is set down. Raziel gave his book to Adam, after Adam and Eve were banished from the Garden of Eden. The book was then handed down from father to son until it became the property of Enoch, who gave it out as his own work, calling it The Book of Enoch.

Enoch passed Raziel's book to his son, Mathusala, who gave it to his son, Lamach, who gave it to his son, Noah.

Noah gained the knowledge to build the ark from Raziel's book.

Solomon was a later owner of Raziel's book and he learned from it great knowledge and power in magic.

In the Book of the Archangel Raziel, in the middle section, there occurs a secret writing explaining the 1,500 keys to the mystery of the universe.

Courtesy of Crystalinks.

On a personal note... Some months ago found me undergoing an intense spiritual "re-awakening"  and an entirely new form of learning. Without effort, I would find myself materialize in another location... standing outside of a temple-like structure with huge wooden doors. After journeying there for a number of weeks with the entity there I came to know as Serapis Bey, I arrived to find two additions to my roster of Mentors and Teachers. One of them was Lord Raziel.

His visual appearance is in blue/white tunic and trousers, a chiseled face with a stray lock of hair that seems to slide down one corner of his forehead. He has intimate knowledge of very specific types of sorcery (as in "working directly with Source Energy") that has helped open up an exciting new world for me. I've found him to be direct, enjoys a good joke and always has a willing ear. There is a certain mischievousness about Him that is almost childlike and innnocent. One of the most enjoyable experiences , for me, was to soar high over a jungle canopy with Him beside me and end up at an unusual altar at the top of a mountain. Lord Raziel is still a part of my Spirit guidance and getting to know more fully his areas of expertise is going to be a fascinating journey!

Inanna

Her Story

Inanna is the Sumerian goddess, honoured at the dark moon, as it is she who fixes destinies at each new moon. Inanna's journey into the underworld and subsequent revitalisation represents the soul's evolution through hardship into glorious renewal.

In her quest for clarity and knowledge, Inanna Queen of Heaven and Earth descended to Earth to rule her people, where (so that her people would not know hunger) she made a sacred marriage to ensure the fertility of the lands. She thirsted to understand first-hand though, the true sufferings of her followers, so she descended again, this time to the realm of the underworld, the domain of her sister Ereshkigal.

Ereshkigal only allowed Inanna entry on the condition that she shed her earthly attachments at each of seven gates to the underworld. So, at each gate, Inanna surrendered some part of what she thought made up herself: wealth, power, tributes. By the time she relinquished her final garment, she was no longer the commanding Queen, and, exposed and vulnerable, she was ready to die.

However, it was only when she was near death and at her most vulnerable did she discover new life and increased powers. She finally learned first-hand to accept her vulnerability, as well as the understanding of the necessity of sacrifice and death for the cycles of life to continue. These revelations increased her power, beauty and wisdom.
 

Her Modern Energy

If you are repeating old habits, ask Inanna to help you shed your layers that keep you trapped. Open yourself to a journey to the underworld where you can let go of old conditioning, release inhibitions, let alter-egos die, shed the burdens you carry... all to create anew - it is only by becoming aware of our vulnerabilities that we can rise up with strength gained from knowledge and understanding.

Reconnect With Your Inner Inanna

(Tip, do not get dressed again in the clothes you just shed - put them in the washing machine on "super wash"! And, try not to wear them again in the same combination).

For your wellbeing, and if you are so guided, share this process with a friend for support. Shedding old energies can be a very intense process.

What Would Inanna Do?

... If she were in your situation, she would know this journey to hell is preparing her for revitalisation - of bigger and better things to come. She would understand that in the depths of despair one has greater desire to release old habits and conditioning. As such, she would know that just as a snake sheds old skin or a butterfly its cocoon, she is about to be reborn stronger and more beautiful than ever. (Excerpt from What Would Goddess Do? A Journal For Channelling Divine Guidance

Courtesy of Anita Revel
Creatrix :: Goddess.com.au

Namaste and Blessings.  Nick  

Sorceress Of Silence

Angelic Sorcery

 Alchemical Lemonade

I extend blessings and gratitude to you for choosing to drop by and share your Light at my place. Wow, this energy of the last month has been incredibly intense, hasn't it? Perhaps I lead a sheltered life but it seems everybody I've spoken to, in the last few weeks, has been affected by this present retrograde...and it hasn't been uplifting or nurturing, by all reports. As has often been said - there is always opportunity through adversity. The key, of course, is to view these challenges as true blessings that expose us to new information and people that are essential to our soul's education...and often allow us to see cetain challenges in a new light. 

If we were to look at some of these challenges objectively, truly objectively, we would quickly realize that the doors we open, due to the challenge, are ones we likely would not have considered previously. Many that I've spoken to recently find themselves looking for different solutions to recurring problems that have a related theme. Communication is a key component to this latest retrograde "disturbance", according to a lot of people. Actions and words can easily be misread or misinterpreted so it is imperative that each of us is fully aware and present when we do encounter those verbal spats.

This latest retrograde energy has also posed a mystery for me, one which Spirit hasn't been exactly forthcoming about resolving in my mind. Consider: As Light Workers and Light Warriors, we've been experiencing a shifting of our energies to facilitate this imminent Shift. My reasoning is that because of this, we should be better able to handle the energy's effects on us. Needless to say, my reasoning is slightly flawed....LOL. It is stimulating people in a manner, to do and say things they normally would not, that results in a change of some form to their physical existence. Many have commented that it has also precipitated a clearing of the "old" from their lives - people, objects and paradigms that no longer serve them effectively.

We see this with greater regularity and clarity every single day, as the veil of illusion we've been living under is rent. Sometimes they're small hints but to an objective observer they are quite clear. The recent swine flu for instance, considered (and confirmed) by many to be have been artificially created, followed closely on the heels of a report about planes straying into restricted airspace in the U.S. only days before the ridiculous fiasco of the Air Force 1 flyby over Manhattan. The swine flu scenario is incredibly similar to Ludlum's novel "The Hades Factor" and the objective in the book- pure greed at the highest levels of government - will no doubt come to light over time. The public is waking up slowly but they are waking up. You can be certain that the dark is well aware of the effect of this mercury retrograde and is using it to their best advantage by amping up the fear component. No names but we know certain news networks with an agenda to help spread this fear energy through lies, deception and misdirection. It's a game as old as us, as a species.

So, why all this diatribe on seemingly unrelated items? There is a hidden secret that many are unaware of that involves this spreading of fear through a variety of means and mediums (no pun). It is well known that organizations have been using technology to stimulate low vibration emotions - fear, worry, anxiety, jealousy, anger etc. - for decades as a means of control. Distasteful, certainly, but with an agenda. You see, by stimulating these types of emotions, people can be rallied and manipulated to do things they normally would not consider. This type of manipulation, however, is only marginally effective at best on those who are vibrating emotionally at a high level. Those on spiritual (not necessarily religious) paths who ensure that they display that high vibration energy - love, compassion, forgiveness, charity, joy etc. - regularly and consistantly are almost impossible to control by artificial means. Nor can they be easily "enticed" to perform "unsavory" acts. This is where the line will be drawn at some point - "US" and "THEM" - although the rumormongers will use (and have used) outright lies to discredit them.

It's important to remember that nothing is ever random. Many of you can feel and see the chess pieces assembling during this Ascension. Religious mythology, for instance, is now being illuminated for the deception it has been for centuries and record numbers are turning to other paths and disciplines, outside of organized religion, for their spiritual growth and development. The old religious pardigms are now being questioned and analyzed. In a society that has been conditioned by governments and religion to not question and observe the "status quo",  we are now demanding understanding and millions worldwide are beginning to see through the illusion and we are not amused.

This is exactly what was supposed to happen. One incarnation of the Christ essence known as Yeshua (renamed "Jesus" by the Greeks) had much of his teachings altered when the Councils Of Nicaea (ordered by a pagan emperor no less) put together a single book to bind this new religion together. Just prior to departing for "heaven", for instance, he told his disciples that "...And lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world..." The original version, however, translated from Aramaic into Greek initially used the word "aeon" (meaning "age") at the end of this statement. So, in essence it should read: "And lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the AGE..." 

We are living in that time period now, approaching the end of one cycle - or AGE - of humanity that has lasted for over 25,000 years. Cultures that were ancient when religion decided to begin using its influence to control the masses were all well aware of this. In Hermetic Alchemy it falls under the Principle of Rhythm, a universal principle that is woven into the very fabric of our multi-verse by the Creator. We observe this principle in effect daily, weekly, monthly, seasonally and annually. It simply states that there is a season for everything (sound familiar?)...everything that is created by the Creator is subject to this principle - without exception. 

So why mention this alchemical principle? How could it possibly be relevant to this mercury retrograde, the Ascension and the exodus of disenchanted followers from "religious" to spiritually-based paths? Quite simply, it is all part of the rhythm of us, as a species.  We are evolving. The potential to evolve into a new form of human being - known in some circles as "humanus spiritus" - is certainly becoming a reality. The emergence of these latest generations of kids - Indigos, Crystals and Rainbows - gives us a small example of our real potential as spiritual beings. Not to mention the Angels, Ascended Masters and Beings of Light from numerous races that have been incarnating on this physical plane for decades. They chose this specific period of humanity's history because of the great importance it holds - the potential to become "super-human" and tear down the old paradigms that have entrenched themselves in our psyches for millenia.

In the coming months and years there will be an enormous exodus of souls from this plane, largely because the energies that will be arriving shortly will be too intense for them. It has already begun. But please don't despair. What is happening now, as far as this retrograde, is only a temporary condition. And it is happening by Divine Timing. Now is the time to connect with others who have a strong spiritual component to their lives. Start your day with a few quick words of gratitude to the Creator. Each time you leave your home, request that you be given the opportunity to share the Love and Light of the Creator with at least one soul. Limit your exposure to the half-truths of the news and be objective in your analysis of limiting and devisive thoughts and beliefs that have been forced on you by others. Remember, it is our RIGHT, as sparks of the Divine Creator, to choose our own unique spiritual path and means of communicating with the Creator and our Guides.

We are in the process of truly manifesting heaven on earth. We've often been told that life isn't always easy and this transformation that we are all bearing witness to is a good case in point. But we do have an incredible array of Beings of Light that are working feverishly in the background to assist us with the Ascension...and they have a GREAT interest in seeing this evolution through to fruition.

To overcome a low-vibration energy such as worry or resentment, apply the exact opposite energy to overcome it or balance yourself internally. My own experience indicates that a simple expression of gratitude , compassion - but especially laughter - can dramatically alter the energetic component within us. When the world gives you lemons, make lemonade.

Art Bell: radio's master of the unexplained explains himself
Nearly 20 years ago, Art Bell created the wildly popular radio program Coast to Coast AM, a wee-hour forum for weird science. “Wired” asked him why the show entertains, even encourages, the crazies.

The obelisk of “Angels & Demons”
One of the overwhelming symbolic images of the new film “Angels & Demons” (2009), based on the book of the same name, is the towering obelisk located in a fountain in Rome, Italy, in the Piazza Navona. It is shown in movie trailers and the film in sweeping cinematic shoots to make it the focal point of your attention. Since Egyptian, Roman, and Masonic obelisks have been mentioned here several times, and even was the recent final focus of the Queen Beatrix assassination attempt at De Naald, here's a closer look at the obelisk in “Angels & Demons”.

“Angels & Demons”: Shedding light on the Illuminati
The Illuminati are a controversial secret society, said to be the true rulers of the world. But are the allegations of the conspiracy theories true, or more imaginary than fictional plotlines?

Meditation may increase gray matter
Push-ups, crunches, gyms, personal trainers — people have many strategies for building bigger muscles and stronger bones. But what can one do to build a bigger brain? That's the finding from a group of researchers at UCLA who used high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to scan the brains of people who meditate.

2012 end times prophecy
All over the world, doomsday vaults are being built. To be precise, 1400 seed banks are being built and managed by the Global Crop Diversity Trust Board. These vaults are deep within mountain ranges at 300 feet above sea level and house millions of seeds at -1 degrees and can store them for 1000 years. These vaults must be completed by 2012 and serve to safeguard against asteroid strikes, nuclear wars, climate change, and natural disasters.

Mystery voice encourages treasure hunters to submit bounty
Fellow treasure hunters in Russia’s Kaluga Region claim they were subjected to superhuman influences after discovering a buried church treasure when a voice prevented them from selling items belonging to the church.

Hard times give new life to Prague’s Golem
They say the Golem, a Jewish giant with glowing eyes and supernatural powers, is lurking once again in the attic of the Old-New Synagogue here. The Golem, according to Czech legend, was fashioned from clay and brought to life by a rabbi to protect Prague’s 16th-century ghetto from persecution, and is said to be called forth in times of crisis. True to form, he is once again experiencing a revival and, in this commercial age, has spawned a one-monster industry.

A battle to preserve a visionary’s bold failure
In 1901, Nikola Tesla began work on a global system of giant towers meant to relay through the air not only news, stock reports and even pictures but also, unbeknown to investors such as J. Pierpont Morgan, free electricity for one and all. It was the inventor’s biggest project, and his most audacious. The first tower rose on rural Long Island and, by 1903, stood more than 18 stories tall. One midsummer night, it emitted a dull rumble and proceeded to hurl bolts of electricity into the sky. The blinding flashes, The New York Sun reported, “seemed to shoot off into the darkness on some mysterious errand.”

Virtual smart home controlled by your thoughts
Light switches, TV remote controls and even house keys could become a thing of the past thanks to brain-computer interface (BCI) technology being developed in Europe that lets users perform everyday tasks with thoughts alone.

The day the universe froze
Imagine a time when the entire universe froze. According to a new model for dark energy, that is essentially what happened about 11.5 billion years ago, when the universe was a quarter of the size it is today.

Courtesy of Stephen Wagner

Lord Raphael

Celestial Title: Angel of Science and Knowledge


Archangel Raphael is credited with healing the earth and its inhabitants. He is very diligent about seeing that healing centers and hospitals have all that they need in order to perform God?s work. Those that place an emphasis on beauty, health and fitness are directly influenced by this angel. Their passion becomes their mission and others benefit greatly from their seemingly innate pursuit. Raphael reminds us that our bodies are just vehicles for our spirit and that we must learn to care for it with great attention. The body has an intelligence and can comprehend healing thoughts. Close your eyes when ill or fatigued and ask Raphael to send God's healing energy through your body. Stay in prayer until the discomfort lifts and repeat the process if it should reoccur. Raphael has many answers for you but your responsibility to yourself and your body is to ask. He can assist you in changing your lifestyle, your eating habits and the way you choose to spend negative energy. He can help you stay fit for the mission.

Associations & Assignments

Like any entity charged with duties and responsibilities, Archangels have certain associations of creation that are engraved in the very fibers of their etheric being. They are handed specifics to govern. It's these assignments that bring them into this dimension where they can participate with us.

Celestial Order: Seraphim
Chakra: Heart (4th)
Color: Sage Green & Soft Pink
Planetary assignment: Governs Mercury
Main Issue: Love & Relationships
Sense: Touch
Fragrances/Incense/Oils: Rose, Bergamot, Melissa
Crystals: Watermelon tourmaline, Rose quartz, Emerald
Life Lesson: Forgiveness & Compassion

Courtesy of Angel Haven

Hecate

Hecate completes the goddess triad of the Maiden (Persephone), the Mother (Demeter) and the Wise Woman (Hecate).

She walks between the seen and unseen world but resides in neither, carrying a flaming torch so she can see where other can't - into the human psyche.

She is accompanied by her dog (or horse), her sacred animals, and offers her magical protection in times of danger.

Hecate is the crone witch goddess that shapes her subjects' lives in ways not obvious from a conscious perspective. Her mysterious magic steers you in the right direction at a time when you may feel you are at a crossroad.

SUGGESTED AFFIRMATIONS:

I am right here

I trust my instincts

Each moment shines on me

I stand in complete satisfaction

At this moment, I have all that I need

Today I choose my direction

I am choosing my path that is right

I can see the direction I need to take

GEMSTONES: Moonstone, black tourmaline, hematite, smoky quartz, (dark stones)

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Courtesy of Anita Revel

A psychiatrist asked his patient if he suffered from fantasies of self-importance. The patient replied, "No, on the contrary. I think of myself as much less than I really am."

During a convention of atomic scientists in Las Vegas, one of the professors spent all his free time at the gambling tables. "Hotchkiss gambles as if there's no tomorrow," observed one his colleagues. "Maybe," said another nervously, "he knows something."

Little Claude's mother reluctantly agreed to send her precious child to public school. "My child is so sensitive," she told the teacher, "he should not be punished. Just slap the boy next to him. That will frighten Claude."

The sweet little girl had a violent fight with her friend. Her mother reprimanded her and said, "It was Satan who urged you to pull Jenny's hair." The child brightly replied, "But kicking her in the shins was my own idea."

Johnnie listened for a moment to his baby brother yelling in the crib. "Mom, did he come from heaven?" he asked. "Yes dear," his mother replied. "No wonder they put him out!" Johnnie complained.

A Park Avenue matron went into a fashionable pet shop and asked for the finest dog in the shop. The man showed her a poodle pup and she asked if it was pedigreed. "Pedigreed?" smiled the dealer. "Why if this dog could talk, he wouldn't speak to either of us."

A physician observing the great English actor Charles Bannister about to drink a glass of brandy, remarked, "Don't drink that filthy stuff. Brandy is the worst enemy you have." Bannister airily replied, "I know that but we are commanded by Scripture to love our enemies." 

The awkward freshman at a prom finally got up enough nerve to ask a sultry young beauty for a dance. "I never dance with a child," replied the pretty young snob. The freshman looked her over critically and said, "Please forgive me. I didn't realize you were pregnant."

A man from Chicago staying at a hotel in Milwaukee wished to phone a friend in a nearby town. The operator told him it would cost 25 cents. "Twenty five cents?" stormed the Chicago man. "Why in Chicago I can phone to hell and back for 10 cents." "Oh yes," replied the operator, "but that is within the city limits."

"Depend on a rabbit's foot if you like but remember it didn't work for the rabbit!" R.E Shay

"The world is moving so fast these days that the man who says it can't be done is generally interrupted by someone doing it." Elbert Hubbard

Advertisement in a New York restaurant: PIES THAT MOTHER USED TO MAKE BEFORE SHE TOOK TO BRIDGE AND CIGARETTES.

Sign posted in a hardware store: MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL: DON'T KILL YOUR WIFE. LET OUR WASHING MACHINES DO THE DIRTY WORK.

Sign in a St. Paul laundry:  WE DO NOT TEAR YOUR LAUNDRY WITH MACHINERY, WE DO IT BY HAND.

Ad in a New York paper: "Sheer stockings - designed for dressy wear but so serviceable that lots of women wear nothing else."

Sign in an undertakers window: "Drive carefully -- we can wait."

Road sign in Connecticut: "Drive like hell and you'll get there."

Pawnshop sign: "See me at your earliest inconvenience."

A sign outside a Chicago printshop: "Marriages are made in heaven but we print the invitations."

In a cocktail lounge: "Please do not stand while the the room is in motion."

Sign in a bar: "Stay a while longer. Your wife can only get so mad."

Please consider catching this week's Angelic Alchemy show, where we'll be discussing the various traits that can determine if one is a Highly Sensitive Person and provide some valuable tools to assist in coping with this difficult condition. Show time is 7 PM EST and the link above will take you to our main show page on Talkshoe.

Namaste and Many Blessings.  Nick