The Esoteric Connection

Advent Week 1 – HOPE

28 Nov 2015

Traditionally, the Church focuses on the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love consecutively during the four weeks of Advent, the preparation for the birth of Christ at Christmas. This birth happens within us, each year enhanced by our inner work. If we look at the word hope, applying it... Read More

Reincarnation means our parents don’t shape us, we shape them.

10 Oct 2015

I woke this morning with a strong impression of the idea that because we reincarnate, we are not a product of our parents. Our parents don’t shape us, we shape them. When parents welcome a child they are saying, “Welcome, I am willing to change to accommodate you and I... Read More

The purpose of Michaelmas is to awaken us to the presence of Christ.

27 Sep 2015

September 29 is the day we acknowledge the presence of the Archangel Michael in evolution. This Archangel has been present down the ages in the story of St George and the Dragon. Whenever stories like this accompany us, we can be sure they contain an important message revealed to us... Read More

Holy Night 9 applied to September

01 Sep 2015

January 1-2 – Virgo Now follow the three nights of the crown. Detachment – detach the intellect from its earthly and practical cares. This is the Triple holy night. It is when the lower self surrenders in a desire to serve and be integrated. R. Steiner Ninth Contemplation: Kristina Kaine... Read More

What does it mean to be worthy?

16 Aug 2015

The Book of Revelation, or The Revelation to John as it is rightly called, is an amazing story about us, about our psychology. It helps us understand ourselves and others like no other book can. I studied it word by word for three years, each week writing 800 word essays... Read More

Holy Night 8 applied to August

01 Aug 2015

December 31 – January 1 – Leo The cross on the hilt of the sword. Sacrifice. The man with the Christ sword of power that cannot hurt, speaks the language of the truth. It is the night of fear and horror. The Mystery: A Knight with the spear of the... Read More

The purpose of suffering

29 Jul 2015

My beautiful friend MaryAnn Fry has published an inspiring post which I encourage everyone to read. She publishes a letter written to Leonard Cohen by a woman about the impact his song “Hallelujah” had on her – it brought tears to my eyes and my heart. After the letter MaryAnn says,... Read More

Holy Night 7 applied to July

01 Jul 2015

December 30-31 – Cancer The serpent in the hilt of the sword. Wisdom. Occupy yourselves with elevated lectures. It is the night of the great commandment. The Mystery of work: Who rules your soul? Who is the master of our soul? Who is the author of our actions? We are... Read More