Summer Solstice, June 21st Back to home page... The rest of the week I will maintain my practice at Madison Wellness and TRS in Manhattan. Summer is upon us now and it’s time to allow the seeds that were planted in spring to blossom and bear fruit. Our creations are fleshing out nicely and we can really enjoy them now. Many of us will be traveling and vacationing. We are finding time to pursue hobbies and summer sports, spending time at the beach or in the mountains and enjoying the sun and fresh air. As the process of global ascension accelerates and the dramas around us intensify, how can we maintain balance, buoyancy and harmony in our lives? Why not just keep it simple and practice the same timeless universal spiritual principles that are at the core of all the world’s great traditions? As Reiki practitioners, we have our own version of the perennial wisdom as put forth by our blessed founder, Mikao Usui – Just for today, do not be angry, do not worry and be filled with gratitude. Simple, right? But not always so easy! In this newsletter, we’ll be sharing some information which is intended to enlighten, entertain and inspire you. I hope it enhances your journey! Holly Troy is busy creating a CD of guided meditations on the 7 chakras and she has graciously allowed me to include her wonderfully juicy 2nd chakra piece, which is very sensual and summery. For the last few months, I’ve been attending the satsangs, full moon fire pujas, seva (volunteer service)at the St. Xavier’s soup kitchen and practicing the mantra processes of the Soul Mastery Foundation, which is based on the teachings of Shirdi Sai Baba and Sri Kaleshwar. I love the group and the processes, which have really enhanced my meditation and healing abilities. Victoria Janis, co–organizer along with Mohini, has provided us with a very nice piece on the lineage and our local group. I’ve written a piece on Reiki and creativity, but first let’s take a look at the solstice chart…. (see chart at bottom) Summer Solstice The Summer Solstice occurs when the Sun enters Cancer on Sunday, June 21st at 1:46am E.S.T. and it is followed by the New Moon in Cancer on Monday at 3:35pm. The proximity of these two events is unusual and creates a powerful wave which launches us into a summer marked by several powerful astrological events. There is a Lunar Eclipse with the Full Moon in Capricorn on July 7th , followed by a Solar Eclipse with the 2nd New Moon in Cancer on the 21st of July. This all adds up to intense transformation and empowerment. I’m going to concentrate on the New Moon chart this month. The solstice chart is basically the same except for the Gemini Moon. The New Moon in Cancer and Summer Solstice this year are impulsing us to go deep into our emotional bodies and clear old imprints from present and past life wounding. This is the only way that we can continue to evolve as we align with and integrate the intense transformational energies emanating from the galactic center as our solar system enters the photon belt. The Manhattan chart for the New Moon is intensely Cancerian and Aquarian with the Cancer Sun/Moon conjunction intercepted in the 9th house and the triple conjunction of Chiron Neptune and Jupiter, all retrograde in the 4th house (ruled by Cancer) and Conjunct the Aquarius N. Node in the 3rd. Pluto in Capricorn is also intercepted and closely opposing the Sun/Moon conjunction. The Moon rules Cancer and they are both associated with the 4th house. The mother, home, nurturing, feelings, security, and the day to day vicissitudes of life are all ruled by the Moon, Cancer and the 4th house. This chart is very earthy, emotional and mental. You will notice that there are no planets in fire signs, which rule action. There are 4 earth signs, 3 air and 3 water. This lunation is a time of mental (air) and emotional (water) integration and grounding (earth). I’m suggesting that we all take some extra time for reading, contemplation, meditation and spending time in nature. We need to be very gentle and nurturing with ourselves now. If we can allow ourselves this space to be calm and introspective, we will be able to integrate all the new paradigm information we have been receiving and allow our emotional bodies to heal and reboot to a higher vibration. If you’re not currently working with a therapist or energy healer, or involved in a spiritual group that meets regularly for sharing and meditation, this is a good time to start. Solitary spiritual practice is not enough in these times. We need to share our gifts in community. This is central to the new paradigm – balanced giving and receiving in community. You will be noticing more cooperation/less competition, more equality/less hierarchy, more honoring of creativity, and more humor and affection in your relationships, families, workplaces etc.. I take time to nurture myself on a regular basis. Dei Omnes Munda Edunt The Latin phrase above means “All the Gods & Goddesses Create the Worlds”. If we practice Reiki as a spiritual path, it will guide us into ever greater vistas of creative empowerment. Meditation, intuitive guidance and self treatment, the 3 pillars of Reiki, will keep all aspects of our being (spiritual, emotional, mental and physical) in proper alignment so that we can maintain harmonic resonance with and continually enhance our relationship with Creator/Creation. As children of the Creator, we are all given free will so that we can learn how to be conscious intentional creators. Our cosmic father and mother love us unconditionally, and would like to see us evolve to be equal to and eventually surpass them in creative empowerment. It is good to allow ourselves to follow our fascinations and make all kinds of choices so we can learn which ones create desirable realities. “Mistakes” are an essential part of this process and it is good to practice unconditional love and forgiveness of self and others as well as making amends to self or others when harm is done. Love and creativity are interdependent and mutually enhancing. When we follow our bliss and lose ourselves in the activities that we truly love, our lives become effortlessly creative. When we have good discipline, boundaries and timing, this creates a matrix within which we can be spontaneous, intuitive and creative. The path I am describing is often called ascension, which is the process of progressive soul infusion into the body. As more soul essence incarnates into the body, the body transfigures to hold and emanate more creative soul power, like a star ( soul = sol = sun = star). We are indeed star seeds! The Soul Mastery Foundation Soul Mastery Foundation of New York is a newly formed spiritual organization that practices the techniques taught by Sri Kaleshwar, a modern Indian master and saint whose mission is to reconnect his students’ bridge to divine power. His teachings are based on palm leaf manuscripts written by saints and maharishis thousands of years ago. They provide formulas and practices by which a soul can achieve miraculous healing abilities, have direct experiences with the Divine and in this life become a pourna avatar, a dazzling, enlightened soul whose life is an inspiring message to the planet. Sri Kaleshwar says, “Every soul has the potential to reach the level of a Shirdi Baba or Jesus and contribute amazing things to the world. Everybody can do it. That’s my golden statement. That’s my mission. Everybody’s equal. What did Jesus Christ say? ‘Who really trusts in me—they will become more powerful than myself.’ That means all his students.” Sri Kaleshwar feels the majority of saints were not able to take students to this level of mastery because they don’t know how to give the proper guidelines to these practices in order to achieve success. His mission is to create many spiritual masters who will spread this knowledge and bring healing and enlightenment to the world. Sir Kaleshwar describes his teachings as the “new ancient tradition” and is the legacy of the Divine Lineage, which includes his master Shirdi Sai Baba, Jesus, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Ramana Maharshi. Baba was an incarnation of Shiva, and a rare yogi with the highest supernatural capabilities. His yogic feats were endless; he changed water into oil, appeared in many places at once, rescued countless devotees from life-threatening situations, and in his ultimate act of sacrifice, gave up his life to save the life of a beloved devotee. He demonstrated so many miracles throughout his life. This phenomenon continues to this day. Devotion to him is rapidly growing throughout the world among people of all faiths. His life was a demonstration of the unity of all religions and our essential oneness. Although he lived in a mosque, Hindu prayers and rituals were performed. People wondered if he was a Hindu or a Muslim. Baba was often quoted as saying, "Sabka Malik Ek"-- "All Gods are One." When Sri Kaleshwar was fourteen years old Shirdi Baba, who had died decades before Kaleshwar’s birth, miraculously appeared to him while he was studying in an abandoned temple. Soon after, Kaleshwar began spontaneously demonstrating miraculous healing abilities. Shirdi Baba had opened his divine channels and Kaleshwar’s true dharma, his spiritual work, had begun to unfold. For the next decade, he practiced intense spiritual practices under Shirdi Baba’s guidance. It was Baba who led him to the ancient palm leaf manuscripts that Sri Kaleshwar has released to his students today.
Sri Kaleshwar Shirdi Sai Baba 2nd Chakra Meditation Imagine that it is twilight. The sky is deepening from daytime blue to periwinkle. You are outside, and the world begins to take on a magical glow. Beauty is all around you. As the sky begins to darken, you see the moon beginning to rise over the horizon. It is full and round, glowing with a deep tinge of orange. The sky has become a deep violet. The air is warm, and the delicious perfume of flowers releasing their night-time fragrance fills the air. Orange blossoms, jasmine, honeysuckle. Inhale. The air is so rich you can practically taste it. Find yourself sitting near a pool of water. As the moon rises higher in the sky, you can see the bottom of the pool. Notice that the pool is shimmering. It is lined with beautiful stones - citrine, topaz, amber, moonstone. The water is infused with the energy of these gems. The pool is not deeper than you are tall. Curious, you decide to go for a swim.You remove your clothes, and step into the pool. The liquid is warm and soothing, you are surprisingly buoyant. Ease back into the water and allow yourself to relax completely, All tension melts away, all stress completely released as you luxuriate in the warmth surrounding you. As you unwind, notice the sound of cascading water. Look and see that the source of the pool is a captivating spring – the most beautiful, gentle waterfall you have ever seen. Float over to the waterfall and stand underneath it. Any residual tension that you may have been feeling is completely washed away by the soothing waters. As it cascades over the crown of your head, your forehead, your neck, your shoulders, your chest, your back, your arms, your hands, your belly, your hips, your legs, and your feet – you completely let go and your body becomes light and loose, light and loose. Open your mouth and taste the water. It is sweet on your tongue, like nectar from the flowers that surround you. Feel the warmth of the liquid and delight in the taste. As it moves down your throat, past your heart, and your solar plexus, a wonderful pleasurable tingling arises from deep inside of your body. It is as if a jewel from deep inside has been illuminated. Imagine that jewel is a rich, glowing amber color. As you breathe, the pleasure starts to flow like honey. Inhale, and the pleasure intensifies, exhale and it flows outward throughout your body. This lovely sensation streams out to the tips of your fingers, the tips of your toes, the top of your head and the soles of your feet. Your entire being is gleaming in delight! You receive so much pleasure that you are overflowing with bliss. Your surroundings become even more beautiful as they are infused with your copious delight. Take a moment to radiate this abundance of bliss out into the world. Notice how it feels to outflow so much joy. When you are ready, swim back through the pool. As you swim, ask yourself the following questions:
Turn to look at your reflection in the pool. You are glorious. Send love to yourself and thank your body for allowing you to experience pleasure. Inhale, and feel completely refreshed and deeply awakened. Continue to radiate the pleasure that is you. You are bliss!
Holly Troy
“The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover is yourself.” “You need chaos in your soul to give birth to a dancing star.”
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As Swami Kaleshwar often remarks, “I can say, hey this mango is very beautiful. It’s very tasty, very sweet. But, I’M eating it. YOU must also eat it to share the taste.” Soul Mastery Foundation of New York invites you to participate in a discussion followed by a group healing meditation using Sri Kaleshwar’s techniques. The first experience of this energy triggers a process of discovering and rediscovering incredible tools to put to work in your life, in the life of your loved ones and eventually the world, in a beautiful way. All are welcome, regardless of spiritual paths, religions, or beliefs. For information on our satsangs, pujas, classes and monthly volunteer work, please email Mohini at 
How would my life look if I actually followed my bliss?
