Hello fellow travelers. Come join us as we explore diferent modalities, belief systems, and practical exercises and experiences. We will begin with the letter A and progress from there every month sharing new information and open discussions. It will be a time of exploration. Let’s grow together. Tickets are $10 and should be paid for at the door.
Here are some examples of some of the A’s that will be discussed at the first meeting!
Abracadabra:
Tracing its roots back to the third century AD, abracadabra is believed to have originated from the ancient Aramaic language spoken in Mesopotamia where the phrase 'avra kedabra' was used, which translates to 'I create as I speak'.
Abundance:
Abundance refers to the state of having an ample supply of resources, blessings, or positive experiences. It is often associated with prosperity and success, but can also refer to a sense of inner abundance or fulfillment. Spiritual abundance involves recognizing the infinite potential and possibilities that exist within oneself and in the universe, and cultivating an attitude of gratitude and generosity towards life. It is often viewed as a key component of spiritual growth and a manifestation of divine grace or blessings.
Akashic Records:
In Jungian psychology, the collective unconscious. That part of the Earth's aura on which impressions of every person who ever lived, including their thoughts and feelings; every event, no matter how minor; and all possible concepts are completely and permanently impressed. Many clairvoyants who tune into the past, including a lot of psychic detectives, read the Akashic records in order to get their information.
Alchemy:
The science of creating perfection, whether involving substances on the material plane or, on a higher level, the soul of a living being. An alchemist working with base metals concentrates on transmuting them to their purest and highest possible form: gold. When working with the human body, the alchemist aspired to draw upon the ideal body that exists on the Astral Plane, to create or reveal a flawless body on Earth. Some alchemists extended this aspiration towards purifying the human soul. The word alchemy is derived from the Arabic "al-kimia," which in turn developed from the Coptic "khem" that describes the fertile black soil of the Nile delta. Esoterically, this is an oblique reference to the dark mystery of the primordial Universe (the Khem), from which all creation came into being. Alchemy, then, is a human effort to duplicate the work of the Divine, thus refining this tangled substance, whether it be manifest as metal, human health, the cosmos, or the souls of living beings.
Altar:
A small table or other area where sacred objects are displayed, including religious symbols such as crosses, holy water, statues or pictures of gods, saints, avatars or gurus, Bibles and other sacred books, or anything that inspires the individual to concentrate on the spiritual rather than the physical. Items are often laid out for meditation and contemplation. Altars range from the very large (as in big cathedrals and temples) to the very small (little foldaway altars designed for travel that fit into a suitcase). The larger generally consist of items considered sacred by one specific school of thought, while the smaller ones are designed by and for specific individuals and their own approach to the Path.
Amulet:
A talisman designed to be worn, usually in the form of a necklace, bracelet, brooch, and sometimes even a belt buckle. Talismans are usually designed for one specific purpose or individual. A necklace comprised of a gold chain and a diamond pendant, even though the wearer may not be aware of it, is an amulet combining the esoteric effect of the diamond (protection, inspiration, love, purity, clarity of thought, and courage, with the esoteric effect of the gold (healing, spirituality, understanding). Talismans can also be made of simpler materials. An amulet composed of a leather thong harnesses the energy and power of the animal whose skin it was made from - and if you tie a feather to it, you channel the ability of the bird to soar into the higher realms.
Angel Cards:
Among others, there are three popular decks of cards used for giving readings. They are the Angel's Oracle, the Angel's Tarot, and Healing with the Angels. Each embraces a different concept. The idea behind them, however, is the same. When a reader uses these cards, he or she is appealing to the angels for advice or guidance, or both, for the client. Some angel card decks are designed to reveal which angel, or which type of angel, is actually channeling the message.
Angel Messages:
People who receive messages from the angels can get them in one of many different ways. First of all, they can appear in dreams. Secondly, they can work through a psychic reader - or they can manipulate such tools as rune stones or Tarot cards. Or, for the highly evolved, they can actually appear in their own angelic forms. Angel messages can impart valuable advice, spiritual instruction, comfort, or, in extreme cases, warnings.
Angels:
Messengers from God. Angels were created at the beginning of time. They don't die, and never will until the end of the present Universe. Angels are ageless and sexless, although they can take male or female forms when necessary - or they can take the forms of animals. Their purpose on earth is to bring messages from the Absolute to all earthly life forms, and provide aid and assistance when necessary. Contrary to popular belief, human beings do NOT become angels when they die. They become transcendent human beings. Angels are a totally different life form.
Animal Totem:
An animal that serves as a spirit guide to either a tribe or group, or to an individual. Animal totems enable a person to get in touch with specific qualities found in an animal to which the individual is attracted or feels a deep kinship. Often the nature of the animal represents a trait that the person lacks. For example, someone whose nature is timid and fearful may require the aggressiveness, anger, and even viciousness of Badger in order to get through life without being made into a victim. Yet a foolhardy person who has a way of courting danger may have Rabbit as his totem. Rabbits are known primarily for their fear and timidity - and thus this type of person really needs a good strong dose of "rabbit medicine" in order to keep himself from getting himself trampled. In times of great stress, a person can call on his animal totem to give him or her whatever is needed to get through the crisis.
Ankh:
An ancient Egyptian symbol for life, composed of a circle set atop a T-cross formation. The origins of the ankh are lost in the shadows of antiquity. It is possible that the symbol may have been taken from a knot, which had been endowed with some specific religious or mythical significance. Some believe that it represents the life-giving elements of air and water. It was often shown being held to the lips of the pharaoh as a symbol of the "breath of life." Ritual vessels which held the water used in religious ceremonies were often either emblazoned with ankhs or actually shaped into the likeness of an ankh. When Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen in the 1920's, the explorers discovered a gilded mirror case in the shape of an ankh.
Astral Plane:
In this Solar System, there are five major planes of consciousness. The first is the physical, material, or earthly plane on which we and any other physical life forms in this Solar System make our home. The second is the emotional or astral plane, which is a plane of existence that bears a striking resemblance to the earthly plane. The lower levels of the astral plane (sometimes called the etheric plane) are where we find ghosts, unevolved spirits, the souls of those who died suddenly or violently, and, according to some sensitives, the spirits of those whose bodies are being kept alive by artificial means. The higher astral planes are where the more evolved souls rest and regather their resources, and sometimes study with Masters in order to prepare for their next incarnation. The planes beyond the astral are the mental, the Buddhic, the Atmic, and the plane of full solar consciousness.
Astral Projection:
Popularly known as the "out-of-body experience." When the body is unconscious, whether from sleep or from accident or illness, the person's astral Self can leave the body and travel just about anywhere in the Universe. The soul is attached to the body by what appears to be a silver cord. If the silver cord breaks, it is said, the person dies. This only happens, however, when the person is near death to begin with. The best-known books on astral projection are those written by Robert A. Monroe.
Astrology:
The science of mapping the positions of the planets, the twelve signs of the zodiac that contain them, and the twelve mathematically-calculated houses of the horoscope at the exact moment of birth in order to discern the lifetime potential of the individual involved. The process can be continued through progressing the planets in order to discern the possibilities of events and personal development unfolding after birth. The earliest evidence of astrological thought dates back to a carving of the phases of the Moon dating from about 25,000 B.C. There are a number of different schools of astrology, among them natal astrology, which marks the development of an individual; mundane astrology, which marks the unfolding of world events; event astrology, used for planning important events such as weddings, job changes, the opening of businesses, and even presidential inaugurations. A new school of astrology, only developed in the past few decades, is heliocentric astrology, which places the Sun instead of the Earth at the center of the chart. The most recent type of astrology, fired by recent discoveries in quantum physics and cosmology, is galactic astrology, which embraces the concept that the life of a human being is inseparable from the life of one's planet, the life of one's star, and the life of one's galaxy.
Astronomy:
Astronomy has two main branches. Observational astronomy works with the data collected by telescopes positioned on Earth or in space to develop a clearer picture of the Universe in which we live. Theoretical astronomy develops theories about certain phenomena occurring in space, for example, the course of a comet or undiscovered planet, which it then tries to prove using the data observational astronomy provides.
Astrophysics:
Astrophysics is a branch of astronomy that studies the physical properties of the Universe and its contents. In doing so, it applies all techniques of physics, including mechanics, electromagnetics, quantum mechanics, and atomic and molecular physics. Astrophysicists are trying to explain things such as black holes or pulsating stars as well as the origin of our Universe.
Atlantis:
An ancient continent first mentioned by Plato, which is believed to have been located along the mid-Atlantic ridge in the Atlantic Ocean and which underwent vast geologic upheavals that resulted in its sinking beneath the ocean in roughly 10,000 BC. The Canary Islands and the Azores are said to be the highest mountain ranges of that continent. While much evidence has been discovered supporting the theory of Atlantis having been located in the Atlantic, some archaeologists believe that they have discovered evidence indicating that it actually was located in the Mediterranean Sea. Still, most confirmed Atlantis researchers insist that Plato was right, and continue to search in the Atlantic. However, if in fact Atlantis did sink as long ago as 10,000 BC, it's unlikely that much more will be found. Too much has happened to the ocean floor during those millennia to obscure the evidence.
Aura:
The electromagnetic field that surrounds every living being. People with keen psychic abilities often can see auras. The auric field around human beings is shaped like a gigantic egg, with the narrow part of the egg at the head area and the widest part at the feet. An aura can be any one of the seven colors of the rainbow, and some experts say that there can also be a few in-between colors, such as pink. Most people have a fixed inner aura color that remains constant, depending on their personality and basic nature. However, there are many layers to the aura, and the color of the outer aura changes temporarily with the individual's mood.
Aura Colors:
The colors contained in the aura which reveal the basic nature of the soul, the emotions, or, in auric healing, the nature of any dysfunctions taking place in the physical body. Inner Aura: RED: Vitality, energy, strength, creativity, passion. ORANGE: Freedom, individualism, wisdom, healing, transmutation. YELLOW: Intelligence, motivation, joy, the life force, self-confidence. GREEN: Strength, balance, harmony, life, growth on all levels. BLUE: Spirituality, meditation, rising consciousness, peace, altruism. INDIGO: Physical and higher vision, enlightenment, oneness, serenity, devotion. VIOLET: Stimulation, purification, inspiration, high ideals, God consciousness.Outer Aura: RED: Sexual passion, attraction, anger, frustration, physical and mental vitality. Related health problems: Anemia, iron deficiency, chronic fatigue syndrome, paralysis, and colds. ORANGE: New ideas, tolerance, cheerfulness, futility, lack of purpose. Related health problems: Asthma, bronchitis, kidney troubles, spleen dysfunctions, epilepsy. YELLOW: Courage or lack of it, curiosity, knowledge, self-confidence or the lack of it, communication. Related health problems: Heartburn, indigestion, liver problems, diabetes, exhaustion. GREEN: Prosperity consciousness, health, strength, generosity or miserliness, jealousy. Related health problems: Heart problems, high blood pressure, ulcers, cancer, influenza. BLUE: Comfort, interest in science, loyalty or the lack of it, inner peace or the lack of it, truthfulness or the lack of it. Related health problems: Sore throats, thyroid troubles, goiter, fevers and epilepsy. INDIGO: Comprehension, understanding or the lack of it; the ability to listen; withdrawal from the world, humanitarianism. Related health problems: Eye problems, hearing loss, pneumonia, cerebral palsy, and inner ear troubles. VIOLET: Artistic talent, creativity, hypersensitivity, alienation, the Highest Wisdom. Related health problems: Nervous and mental disorders, headaches, kidney and liver troubles, meningitis.Other Colors and their influence: WHITE: Purity, protection, luminosity, the all-seeing eye, clarity. Related health problems. None. White is a color of healing. PINK: Love, affection, the desire to do well, or the lack of it. Related health problems: None known. GRAY: Fear, paranoia, survival instinct or the lack of it. Related health problems: Anything that can be exacerbated by fear. BROWN: Brown is the color of illness, and the deeper the shade, the more serious the illness. If even the slightest tinge of brown appears in a person's aura, that person needs to see a doctor immediately. BLACK: If black appears in a person's aura, that person doesn't have long to live.
Aura Reading:
A reading given by a skilled clairvoyant, or aura specialist, in which the person's personality, possible future, and level of health and spiritual development are determined depending on what colors are dominant in the individual's inner and outer auras.
Automatic Writing
This is writing that is created via a free flow of subconscious thought, and is sometimes thought to be guided by spirits seeking to communicate with those on the mortal plane.
Astral Projection
Many believe that human beings have both a corporeal body and a spirit body. Astral projection occurs when the spirit body travels outside the physical body.