Full Moon of Aquarius

Aquarius Keynote: "Water of life am I – poured forth for thirsty men."

Higher spiritual energies are at their peak two days before the full moon, the day of the full moon, and two days after. This is due to the clear path to the Spiritual Sun when the moon is out of the way. Whenever possible, meditate at the exact time of the full moon. The door to the Hierarchy of Masters is open for five days to groups serving humanity through a united focus of light and love.

The sign of Aquarius governs the new age and the coming civilization. It is a time to unite with your spiritual group, reach to the light and bring it down to meet the needs of humanity. Aquarius is the sign of the world server. The disciple descends from the mountaintop and walks freely among humanity. At the same time, he or she remains aligned with the higher light. Its finer substance to transform the darker light of physical forms.

This constellation is one of supreme importance to our solar system at this time, for it is the sign into which our Sun is rapidly moving into and its influence is gaining in momentum and added potency with each decade. It is, therefore, largely responsible for the changes now being effected in our planetary life in all the kingdoms of nature, and, because it is an air sign, its influence is all pervasive and inter-penetrating.

There are actually three keynotes of this sign. The quality of these keynotes changes from a superficial nature to one of deep purpose and profound conviction. They are easy to understand, although they can be difficult to demonstrate.

They are:

1. The service of the personality, the lower self, which eventually transmutes itself into the service of humanity.

2. Superficial and selfish activity which changes into a deep and active intention to be active on behalf of the Hierarchy.

3. Self-conscious living which changes finally into a sensitive humanitarian awareness.

These forces of Aquarian also attract divine will. They lead toward higher purpose.. Aquarius is the sign of practical service, unity and brotherhood. During the Aquarian age we will learn how to manifest spiritual vision on the physical plane. This is the magic of the soul.

These energies help us to become aware of our duality--human and divine. We realize our innate brotherhood as humans and our power to bring down the light. We use this lighted vision to help free the souls of the human race. We dedicate our talents to aid the race as a whole.

The individual light-server reaches upward to greater light and outward to humanity. United with a spiritual group, a far-reaching effect can be created.

MEDITATION FOR AQUARIUS

Stand in the light of the soul. Begin with three O M 's. Sound one O M to the Soul, one to the Masters, and one to Shamballa.

Visualize yourself on the Wheel of Illumination linked in the center with all the members and with the Shining Teacher's radiance.

Imagine the group soul as a living fountain of life streaming out to humanity and quenching the great thirst of humanity.

Realize that you are part of this fountain of effervescent Solar light,
and at the same time you are drinking from its sweet substance.

Using creative imagination, fill your spiritual cup until it runs over.

Softly sound the sacred word O M seven times. Let the soul send the energy of O.M. back to you.

Pause.

Observe the sacred fountain of life flowing over the entire planet to quench the thirst of other souls.

As a group, enter the Shamballa energy

Imagine aligning in the sphere of Divine Will and Purpose and drawing these into your conscious mind.

Dedicate your talents and skills for the use of the soul's higher purpose.

See humanity as a whole lifting their eyes to higher purpose, guided by the path of golden light.

See these groups fusing their light into one great searchlight.

As part of the world wide group soul, bring an intense beam of light to shine on humanity to mark the way.

Descending to the Heart of the Sun, spend a few moments reflecting on what you have done.

Make a decision to prepare for and to see the opportunities that come to you,
for manifesting higher purpose on the physical plane.

Close with the Great Invocation.

The Great Invocation

(Original Version)

From the point of Light within the Mind of God,
Let Light stream forth into the minds of men.
Let Light descend on earth.

From the point of Love within the Heart of God,
Let Love stream forth into the hearts of men
May Christ return to earth.*

From the center where the Will of God is known,
Let purpose guide the little wills of men,
The purpose which the Masters know and serve.

From the center which we call the race of men,
Let the Plan of Love and Light work out,
And may it seal the door where evil dwells.

Let Light and Love and Power restore the Plan on Earth.**

How to Use the Great Invocation

*"The above Invocation or Prayer does not belong to any person or group but to all Humanity. The beauty and the strength of this Invocation lies in its simplicity, and in its expression of certain central truths which all men, innately and normally, accept - the truth of the existence of a basic Intelligence to Whom we vaguely give the name of God; the truth that behind all outer seeming, the motivating power of the universe is Love; the truth that a great Individuality came to earth, called by Christians, the Christ, and embodied that love so that we could understand; the truth that both love and intelligence are effects of what is called the Will of God; and finally the self-evident truth that only through humanity itself can the Divine Plan work out." Alice A. Bailey

The Great Invocation (An Adapted Version)

From the point of Light within the mind of God,
Let light stream forth into our mind.
Let light descend on earth.

From the point of Love within the heart of God,
Let Love stream forth into our heart.
May the Coming One return to earth.

From the center where the will of God is known,
Let Purpose guide our will,
The Purpose which the Masters know and serve.

From the center which we call the human race,
Let the Plan of Love and Light work out,
And may it seal the door where evil dwells.

Let light and love and power restore the Plan on earth.

AQUARIUS, THE WATER CARRIER

How are Aquarius energies helpful for the next step on the Path?

The individual becomes the universal Man. Alone and separative, he becomes mankind in his reactions and awareness and yet, at the same time, preserves his individuality; he is no longer just a human being, individually self-centred and separative; he becomes humanity itself, losing his personal identity in the good of the whole yet retaining his spiritual Identity. From self-service, he proceeds to world service and yet is always the individualised Son of God until after the third initiation.

As one studies these twelve signs, it is interesting to trace the relation of consciousness to the preceding sign and to the succeeding sign. The earthy quality of Capricorn becomes "dissolved into the air" in Aquarius. The individual "fish" of Pisces becomes eventually the soul.

The sign Aquarius is also a dual sign revealing two vibrations. Its relation to Pisces emerges, for just as Pisces on the wheel of illusion, the Mutable Cross, stands for substance and bondage, in Aquarius, substance and the imprisoned soul begin to work in mutual tolerance,.

The Aquarian recognises the bond that holds us together in truth, while in Pisces the energy of relationship constitutes an imprisoning band that holds captive. Think this out. The margin of contact between two signs in the passage of the Sun is not hard and fast frontiers or set boundary lines.There are no rigid lines of separation between two these entirely different areas of experience and consciousness upon the path of light. It only appears to be so but this is part of the Great Illusion.

Adapted from Esoteric Astrology by A. A. Bailey