Where Is Your Wealth-Summer Solstice 2008

We enter this Summer Solstice during a time in the Kemetic lunar calendar month of Ipt Hmt where the Tantric union of divine consorts Het Heru and Heru celebrate their love for the entire month. This can serve as a reminder that in the higher realms there is cause for celebration and if we are open to it can, despite our own challenges, know that there is order and purpose behind any discomfort. We are also in the Kemetic season of Shomu, the season of harvest. What we have put our energies into during the last cycle is now bearing fruit. That being said, collectively, we are in a deep transformative time during this particular Summer Solstice. Ra’s message to us seems to revolve around how we think about resource/abundance/scarcity and how to flow with this transformative process. This solar cycle may not be an individual one where everything is bright and cheery. It very well may be a time for inward journeying cleansing, and process. As an example if you know anything about Kemetic teachings about Ra’s nightly journey through the Tuat (transformation) then you know there are 12 gates along the way that Ra must enter and face in order to proceed towards rebirth. At many of these gates/tunnels there are challenges, enemies, and danger. There are also helpers and guides who are there to assist through each challenge. However, in order to call on the assistance of each of the guides at the gate one must know their name and the formula for receiving their help. Similarly we are facing the dangers and demons around our gates that deal with resource—financial and otherwise. Questions you may want to ask yourself during this cycle (June 21-Sept 21) How do you use your resources, what are your resources? Who are your helpers during difficult times, do you know how to call on them? How do you deal with seeming loss? How do you deal with frustration over external conditions? An excellent time for self discovery, revealing true sources of wealth and support and what you want as far as creating a vision for your future. If your life is running smoothly right now (and there are those who are experiencing this now). Use this time as a time of consolidation and visioning and thanksgiving for you are in the flow of wealth (and what exactly does wealth mean to you?)

Ritual

To deepen your understanding of real wealth may I suggest a spiritual growth altar. This can be a portable one created along the north or eastern wall of your home. The suggested colors are gold and white. Each element should be represented in the appropriate direction on the altar surface. Water symbol should be in the northeast. Gold candle or lamp should be in the southeast. Earth element can be crystals or actual metals of gold (white or yellow or even monatomic gold). A picture of Gayatri, Ra, Surya, or other Deity which represents solar consciousness and illumination/Divine intelligence can also be added here to bring illumination down to a earthly ‘real’ level. Be creative. A symbol or picture for what your personal intention is for spiritual illumination for this cycle is should be placed in the center of your altar. Meditate, dance, play instruments and/or music before your altar between the time of its birth until the fall equinox especially on during the new and full moon. claim your divine intelligence and ask this part of yourself to become more conscious to you. Create and perform Tantric ceremony using this ritual space for the remainder of the summer. See your illumination in wealth consciousness grow! For more information on creating altars I recommend the book “Altars Of Power & Grace , Create the life you desire” by Robin & Michael Mastro. Peace, Liaya