Winter Solstice "2016"

Day of 4 Yellow Self-Existing Star

Tone 4 (Self-Existing): creative power to Define Form, action of Measuring

Yellow Star (LAMAT): Beautifies and emphasizes Elegance

I curated and penned my first write-up concerning an "astrological day" (such as Solstice, New Moon, Full Moon, etc.). You can find that writing below!

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*Sources will be below this write-up in case you wanna do further reading.

This is a write-up for the entire Winter (Solstice); 

Feel free to take your time reading it!*

0. The first thing that occurred to me was the number 4. 4th Season of the year, 4th dimensional Earth and 4 corners to the boxes we place ourselves in when actually we live in concentric circles. No surprise, then, that when I pulled each of the 3 cards I will be presenting below, the first card I pulled was #13, so 4. 

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1. From the Gaia Matrix Oracle we gain the wisdom of Card 13: Judge/Oracle 

We run through 4 stages in the learning process of this card...

a) Cosmic Law: The inevitable. The future of your actions. The response to your call or action, no matter how many years out. The last ripple. The entirety of creation coming together to meet you from moment to moment. The things you cannot make up yourself. The things you created but in their own rite. The things you've done when they're carrying on by themselves. 

b) Self-Conflict: The final battle of recognition. The process of taking bitter medicine. The looking in the mirror when you'd rather just run and yell. The incoherence of your circumstances in those moments when you cannot deal. The world rushing up to meet you when you are convinced you are all by yourself. Dealing with your self. Tending to your own problems. Knowing you need help. 

c) Trials: The tests life presents you with so you can prove to yourself and existence whether you've actually learned something you claim to have gone through already, know already and gotten over. The things that fall apart regardless of how many times you've convinced yourself that you did the thing that needed doing to fix them. The going through hell. The knowing what you've made of yourself and, thus, of what you are actually capable. The making of your current self. 

d) Conscience: The acceptance of your trials. The quiet moments of self reflection that you don't battle. The wondering what else you didn't know about yourself and being willing to find out. The hearing other things than the voice you've always known to be "yourself." The wondering without knowing or needing the answer. The thing that shows up all by itself without your constant "tending" and forced "help." The letting; letting happen, letting go, letting something else. The reward for doing battle against what you've known to be your self. 

Some good quotes from the write-up on this card that may prove useful to you...

"The JUDGE/ORACLE archetype is that power of awareness and justice within you that enables the finest tuning to your own karma, or accumulation of past thoughts, feelings and actions. Some thoughts and deeds may be positive and others negative."

"Now is a time when you can see exactly the source of error in yourself, and by this precise insight, any blind spots will be revealed and will vanish through your confrontation of them."

"There are seven minds in the heart and seven hearts in the mind." (How many do you allow yourself to go through before making a decision you consider important? How many reflections do you allow yourself before you decide?)

"Examine your life, asking always, 'What is at the source of why I thought or did that?' Ask deeply of all the things you have hidden and don't want to see."

People Are The Worst

Day of 1 White Magnetic Wind

Tone 1 (Magnetic): creative power to Unify Purpose, action of Attraction

White Wind (IK): Communicates and emphasizes Spirit

People are the worst. I say this with humor, only because otherwise it would be all too depressing. Not only are people the worst but, as a species, we're actually not that interested in existing. 

Humans are terrible at being themselves. In fact, I would argue that most aim to avoid being completely genuine in the truest sense of the word "genuine." Actually, scratch the word genuine. I just looked it up and it comes from weird and convoluted origins. What I am trying to say is that people, in general, and as a whole, are not authentic. We are not encouraged to be authentic in our modern world(s). 

We are encouraged to perform our identities, to conform our identities, to identify through commodities and to cross off an arbitrary checklist of "how" to "properly" age through the human process. Humans, of all the things we could and might have done and been, have ultimately decided the "best" way to exist is to make being human into a business only of concern to humans. 

This is completely bizarre to me. 

We have created cities and systems of living that all but eliminate other living things - other aspects of nature - unless those things conform to OUR desires of how those things should be. Trees/Plants? Fuck them. Animals? They can go hang themselves. Water? BULLSHIT. Air quality? That sounds like a personal problem! 

Outside of our human constructions, our human ideas, our human responses, there is a living organism called THE EARTH. It is what our species has come to call a planet, orbiting around a ball of fire we have come to call a star, in the middle of an infinite and unfathomable expanse we have come to call the universe. We would not exist as we know us if not for these entities that came before us.  

This is the realest reality there actually is. This is one of the ultimate realities that exists not only for humans, but for all living things on our Earth/Organism/Planet. It's extremely significant. Further, it is as significant as all the things that humans have decided (over time) are important to us. 

Despite our species' desire to believe the contrary, humans are not that important. 

I listed 4(ish) other existing things on this planet: Trees/Plants, Animals, Water and Air/Oxygen. If any of these 4(ish) things became extinct, EVERYTHING ELSE WOULD DIE. If humans became extinct (if we all just rolled over and died one day), everything else would live. We are the last factor in the Earth Equation and we are also the least important to the Earth Equation from an existence perspective. 

I do not believe it is within a human being's nature to be such a pain in the ass to everything else. Unequivocally or "naturally." It is my opinion that our assholeishness is a choice. Which, considering how fortunate we are to even EXIST as a random unimportant (meat-based) species, really just shows how selfish we are. 

If You Can Read This, The Choice Has Been Made

Day of 12 Red Crystal Earth

Tone 12 (Crystal): Creative power to Dedicate Cooperation, action of Universalizing
Red Earth Seal (CABAN): Evolves and emphasizes Navigation

If you are a member of the dominant species on the planet Earth in the Milky Way Galaxy, then it is important to acknowledge that as far as Consciousness is concerned, you've already made your choice. 

All this talk of Darwin, Capitalism, "Survival of the Fittest," being animals, etc. IS ACTUALLY NO LONGER RELEVANT. As conscious beings, living out an existence where our Consciousness has become an understanding and a choice of expansion or stagnation, it makes no logical sense to live our lives out like animals. Animals are animals because they haven't yet made the choice to expand their consciousness. They have not yet acquired the knowledge to shed off their animal skins and progress into a higher dimensional existence (2D to 3D). This is a reflection of their progress. It is what it is and it's not for our species to judge. Animals live by the rules of survival of the fittest because that is the way available to animals in order for them to exist and progress. It's rough, but it is a dimensional stage in the constant expansion of infinite consciousness. And even in their animal forms they are teachers to all that are willing to recognize their power and place in this great Omniverse. Further, some animals have removed themselves from the survival of the fittest framework (some have also been moved unwillingly). The ones that have likely made a conscious choice to progress are the very animals we love to have in our homes and nurture and feed.

Animal consciousness being acknowledged, there is also hominid consciousness; and that consciousness is ours. We too, as homo sapiens sapiens, have a way available to us that allows us to exist and progress. That way is not the survival of the fittest framework. It is a different way and, largely, it is a way we have done very little to know in the way of exploration. Historically, our ignorance has largely been informed by this ridiculous idea that homo sapiens sapiens are the apex of Omniversal Creation. This perpetuated ignorance has led to arrogance that has given our species the impression that, "this is it!" And that all that we do as a species is the very best existence has to offer. Such a notion is ludicrous.

If it were true, that what we have created here on the planet Earth as a species is the very best that Omniversal Creation has to offer...I would be...DEPRESSED. Fortunately, I know better! And what I know, without a doubt really (and I'm not saying that casually as if it's easy to arrive at this understanding), is that arriving within 3D existence is the advent of choosing your understanding of Consciousness. Even that I must say with some disclaimer; because if you can read this, the choice has already begun being made. Whatever you may hold to have come before your birth from your mother, arriving into your consciousness as a hominid was an act that you made in order to further progress through Conscious Infinity. So to reject the expansion of Consciousness available to us in hominid form, particularly at this stage when we are ALREADY HOMINIDS, is illogical.

In an infinite Omniverse, THE ONLY WAY BACK IS FORWARD. That's why the shape is cyclical. Maybe there are some Omniverse's that work backwards, but...not this one. Sorry. You're here, DEAL WITH IT.

Conscious Infinity, Intelligent Energy/Intelligent Infinity, Conscious Energy

Day of 8 Yellow Galactic Sun

Tone 8 (Galactic): Creative power to Harmonize Integrity, action of Modeling

Yellow Sun Seal (AHAU): Enlightens and emphasizes Universal Fire

I cannot say exactly what the line up was of Creation, but I suspect it was a combination of Conscious Infinity begetting Intelligent Energy or Intelligent Infinity begetting Conscious Energy. Really they are not divided, so I think they are more interchangeable than comparative.

Whatever is said to determine The Cosmos, they only exist because of Infinity. Infinity is an eternal presence. How could it not give birth to Consciousness? Infinity is forever in and of itself. Infinity is forever with itself and together as one Self. Conscious Infinity is one constant Being Of. Infinity is constantly Being. 

Is it any wonder, then, that you cannot "kill" Consciousness? If anything, you can only depart "with" it. And I say "with it" and not "from it" because you cannot be away from Consciousness - we are limitless consciousness' (granted we aren't the finest example, but we're also not very observant or imaginative as a socialized species). "With" is defined as indicating separation or removal in this context. That is, the removal of our consciousness' from Self's Consciousness; and the removal of ourselves from that limitless consciousness. The significance of departing "with" over "from" is also because the choice is made on both sides. Conscious Infinity (Self's Consciousness) allows all of itself freedom to express its experience in whatever way it decides and is capable of in any given moment. We, being the offspring of Self's Consciousness in the constant progression of Conscious Infinity, are extended this choice. We are equally free to make uninformed choices as we are to make informed choices. (On Earth we just socialize one another to continually make uninformed choices).

As well, in 3D formulated consciousness, we learn the expression of unique choices made of our own will. So this is really the time for us to "decide" upon things for our-Self ("You") and consequently for our other-Selfs ("Everything Else"). 

The Omniversal Picture

Day of 8 White Galactic Wizard

Tone 8 (Galactic): Creative power to Harmonize Integrity, action of Modeling

White Wizard Seal (IX): Enchants and emphasizes Timelessness

When one is encouraged to look at the "bigger picture," it often depends on where there head is at to determine how big that picture actually is.

But I wonder, how often are people asked to look at The Biggest Picture? And even if they were, is it possible to agree on what the "biggest picture" actually is?

The Omniversal Picture is pretty big - even if you believe in multiple Omniverse's.

Because the Omniversal Picture is a VERY BIG picture, it encompasses a lot.

There is the history of planets in it, the history of those planet's evolutionary species, the history of those planet's species' sciences and cultural developments, the history of that planet's Solar System's development, the history of that Solar System's Galaxy, the histories of the galaxies that came before that Solar System's Galaxy. And all these infinite creations are steadily, but consistently, leading you back and back, further into the Omniversal Picture. All the way back to the big question that inspired the big picture.

Naturally, it's a manifold big question.

The Big Manifold Question

1. Where Am I?

2. What Am I Doing Here?/How Did I Get Here?

3. What Am...I? (Often confused with "Who Am I?")

4. What's My Purpose AKA Why Am I Here?

5. What's This All About?

Research, Stew/Marinate, Apply, Observe

Day of 5 White Overtone Mirror

Tone 5 (Overtone): Creative power to Empower Radiance, action of Command

White Mirror Seal (ETZNAB): Reflects and emphasizes Endlessness

When it comes to pursuing the conscious manifestation of our intent, there is no designated rulebook. The conscious manifestation of your intent is bound to be very personal and ultimately as unique as your own conscious energy. That being acknowledged, it may assist individuals to have a very loose rubric (defined as a statement of purpose or function). Toward that purpose or function, I offer mine.

In the act of watching myself, which I do constantly and - nowadays - almost unconsciously in normal circumstances; I have picked up on a pattern that works for me. "Works for me" means that when I apply this pattern, things generally go as I wanted them to (if not as I planned). In fact, I find it's better not to "plan" the way I want things to go. Rather, I've found it more effective to focus on the outcome I desire rather than what it will "look like." For example, if I'm in a confrontation with someone I set my intent that we resolve the conflict with a greater understanding between us and as unique entities. I do not try and design what that understanding will be, because if I did that I would ultimately suffocate the plethora of outcomes that might transpire (many of which are likely to be greater than what I can even imagine).

The pattern that I've observed that I use effectively is as follows:

1. I research what I'm seeking to understand
2. Depending on how much of my energy and focus is required for my research, I either stew on the research I have acquired; Or, for the longer term concepts I'm trying to grasp, I marinate on the research I have acquired. (When in doubt, marinate).
3. After what seems to me to be an appropriate "stew" or "marination" period, I apply what I've researched and stewed/marinated upon into my actual existence (this is a key feature of consciously manifesting your intent. That is, to act purposefully and with awareness).
4. This is probably the most difficult of my "4 step" process, as observation can be very subjective when it involves other people. That being said, after I apply my stewed or marinated upon research to my actual existence, I take time to observe the outcome to see if the concept I've researched and manifested into my life is actually conducive to my personal progress.

Clearly, the same processes do not (and cannot) work at the same level of effectiveness for everybody. Additionally, steps 3 & 4 are rapidly interchangeable. For example, in an argument/debate/confrontation with someone, you may apply your stewed upon research and immediately have to observe the outcome - interact again - and then continuously apply the research until you've observed that it is either a) effective for you, b) ineffective for you, or c) either but not properly researched (c is the feeling like you're banging your head against a wall in your attempt to communicate and be understood...but you don't know why).

Don't Panic, Death is Organic

Day of 11 White Spectral Mirror

Tone 11 (Spectral): Creative power to Dissolve Liberation, action of Release

White Mirror (ETZNAB): Reflects and emphasizes Endlessness

Sometimes I sit around and think of what I might be doing, for my happiness and for the world, in the next 10 years. I consider making a 5-year-plan or a 10-year-plan. Then I turn on the News (from any area of the world) and I think to myself, "10 more decent years and I'll call us all lucky."

But seriously though, the Earth is not looking good right now. And I'll start this open thought process by clarifying that of course there are plenty of good things going on in both hemispheres; that being acknowledged, the majority of the things that are going on that are "powerful" enough to have immediate effects on the majority of peoples are not in that category.

It's making more sense to me now too, the reason that craziness takes hold of individuals so strongly and then spreads like wildfire among those not strong enough in their own knowing to resist the tide. And I'm realizing a lot of this bullshit going on around and on this planet has to do with PEOPLES OBSESSION/FEAR WITH DEATH!

I'm here to tell you with all the assurance that I have in me (which is quite a bit really):

DON'T PANIC! DEATH IS ORGANIC :o)

A wise author once wrote that putting the words "Don't Panic" next to or onto anything that is ultimately infinite and complicated helps to alleviate the worst of the initial reactions of basic instinct. You know, "Run!" "Kill!" "Hide!" "Die!" and so on and so forth. So I'm going with that policy.

I won't beat around the bush here. I'm going to lay out for you, bluntly, exactly why you needn't fear death in ANY capacity (though you should fear killing, it's icky and unnecessary and really who wants the extra karma that comes along with it?).

Do Not Fear Death Rationale: