MEDITATION AT THE FULL MOON
The power of the full moon time is produced by a direct inflow of energy from the sun into human consciousness, because when the moon is full it is out of the way between earth and the sun and therefore we have direct access to the energy from the sun. This provides a vivid outer symbol of an inner spiritual reality. Please join us in these meditations for humanity and all life on our planet. The network of these Spiritual Festivals has now spread over the world.
During the full moon period spiritual energy is more directly available in this spiritual alignment. A "door" stands open and inspiration flows through into our consciousness. At the full moon time we can develop skills for inner listening. We can become sensitive to impressions from the soul and receptive to intuitive spiritual experiences.
By working together in spiritual dimensions, we can create a channel that uplifts and irradiates all aspects of life.
The Hierarchy is the center of divine love upon our planet, composed of all those enlightened teachers who work behind the scenes to guide and protect humanity. Contact between the inner and outer group of workers becomes possible through a channel that is created in meditation (sometimes called the rainbow bridge), through which light and love can flow outward into humanity and all states of consciousness.
The full moon period is a time for intense focus, meditative quiet, and subjective work—a time when we attempt to make contact with our inner teacher, our soul, and our spiritual group. No matter where we are, or what we are doing, we can observe a moment of silence at the exact time of the full moon—always remembering to link up with the worldwide group of individuals who are cooperating with us. Spiritual impression has been interrupted on our planet, creating interference within the divine circulatory flow of energy. It is the task of all seekers, everywhere, to restore this flow and stop this interference and one of the primary means by which we can do this, is by a steady, concerted effort to establish this spiritual practice within our lives.
By establishing this practice within our lives, we are working with a technique that strengthens and solidifies our relationship with our co-workers throughout the world. This monthly meditative work expands our heart, deepens our love, and breaks down the barriers that separate us from each other.
At the time of each full moon, a “thinning of the veils” takes place, and as we develop true inner listening, we become more sensitive to impressions from the soul, our group and the ashram. During the full moon period we can become more receptive to intuitive, telepathic and spiritual experiences. These are important to recognize and to record with dates.
Each monthly full moon meditation is powerfully influenced by the particular constellation ruling at that time, for each sign has a key quality that can be built into human consciousness by meditating upon it.
The full moon approach is, in reality, a five-day period—the two days preceding the full moon, the day of the full moon itself, and the two succeeding days. The two preceding days are known as days of preparation, when we work to establish an inner alignment with the soul and our group; these are days of “renunciation and detachment,” when we prepare spiritually for the actual day of the full moon.
The day of the full moon is known as the day of safeguarding. On this day we simply attempt, as far as possible, to stand in spiritual being-acting as a silent channel for the inflowing energies from the Hierarchy and a vehicle for their distribution in the service of the planet.
The two succeeding days are known as the days of distribution, when the energies contacted are “shed abroad in our hearts, through our group and throughout the world.”
Full moon work is most effective in group formation. There is an energy released when people are gathered together that can be quite powerful—its radiation to a needy world can tangibly serve to improve conditions. Group meditation at the time of the full moon is a monthly opportunity for spiritual expansion. It involves linking up in consciousness with the powerful subjective currents that are always active at this time and directing them through the planetary energy body.
When undertaking the meditation, it is helpful to do the work as closely as possible to the actual time of the full moon, preferably sometime within the preceding 18 hours. This is when the energies are building and contact with the inner group is more readily possible. Prior to beginning meditation, it is suggested that we link up in consciousness with our group brothers throughout the world, including those who have passed over as well as the Great Ones who stand steadfastly behind all that we do.
It is also important to include co-workers who may have drifted away from the path; they are still connected with the work upon the inner planes. We are one family and like all families, friction will arise at times and requires forgiveness and healing. The full moon opportunity enables us to all go forward within the bonds of light and love-“leaving the past behind.”
He who faces the light and stands within its radiance is blinded to the issues of humanity, passes on the Lighted Way to the great Centre of Absorption. But he who feels the urge to pass that way, yet loves his brother on the darkened path, revolves upon the pedestal of light and turns the other way. Hold the vision of seven points of light within you transmitting the outward streaming light to light up the path for those receive this light.
Adapted from University of Seven Rays - http://www.sevenray.net