Francis,Sunita,Kathryn, Klarika, Kate, Shala, Linda & Lesley – Munich 2008. Image ©Shala Mata

These connections stir something within; a feeling of “I know you and have known you forever” – even though in this incarnation we have just met.  These re-connections spark an alchemical transformation deep within our cells – an excitement, a sense of child-like wonder and a feeling of well-being.  Alchemy is one of those delicious words that conjure up images of medieval mystery with lead being transmuted into shimmering gold.

From a higher perspective, alchemy has always been the path of spiritual purification and transformation, through the raising of consciousness.  On the strictly physical level, alchemists created a process to convert or transform base metals into gold.  On a spiritual level, alchemists worked diligently to purify themselves by transmuting the “base” parts of the self, into the shimmering gold of enlightenment and mastery.

Even though the lead appeared to be a completely unrelated element to gold, it held deep within the knowing and memory of gold.  The heating up and increased spin of lead’s atoms, along with the intention, observation and transmutation manifested the gold.  The relationship while not apparent, was indeed in existence and a positive outcome was always the intention of alchemy, despite the intense process that was to occur.

Imagine the excitement when lead was transformed into shimmering radiant gold!  The same excitement we feel when we reconnect or remember each other, or when we visit a place that holds such a strong energy we “know” we have a relationship with it.  I have had a deep connection to Italy for years, even though I have no “physical” connection to it.  It just excites me and brings me joy.  While staying in the small village of Rigi-Kaltbad in the Swiss Alps, I was physically & spiritually uplifted.  The mountain spirits welcomed me and I remembered a deep connection to this place – this brought me such joy, despite the somewhat difficult travel to get there.  

Our process over the past several years on our spiritual path has been alchemical, where we have working diligently to transmute and transform our lower or more dense energy forms.  During the past several weeks, it seems like “everyone’s” stuff is up.  Everywhere it seems people are going through the “spin cycle” of physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual experience.

Image courtesy & copyright of Bruce Harman http://harmanvisions. com

June is going to be a month of transmuting an even deeper level of our lower vibrations into the shimmering light of our soul.  We will be merging or dancing more freely with our Divine Masculine and Feminine energy in harmonic balance.   

On June 8 2004, we experienced the Venus Transit.  This rare occurrence was a pivotal event, allowing another great leap in our personal and planetary consciousness. Waves of harmonic codes of light began washing over our beloved Mother Earth, the journey deep into our hearts beginning in earnest.  This event was a doorway for further understanding and expression of the “twin ray” within each of us.  I reviewed the article I published in June 2004 here is an excerpt:

“Venus is the planet known for Lovers and the Divine Feminine”  During the transit Venus will drift across the face of the Sun as it dances between the Sun and Earth.  This is rare occurrence, the last transit being 1874/1882.  The Venus Transit is just as significant as the Harmonic Concordance of Nov/03, the Grand-Cross Alignment of Aug/99, and the Harmonic Convergence of Aug/87.  Each of these events dramatically increased the frequency and vibration of our planet.” 

It is hard to believe that four years has passed since the beginning of the transit, yet each of us can look back and see the dramatic changes that have occurred both personally and collectively during this time. 

Fast forward to June 2008.  During this month, Venus will be at her exact mid-point between the June 2004 transit and her next transit of June 6^th 2012.  This mid-point brings another surge of transformational galactic energy flowing to our beloved Mother Earth, and positions us for another grand leap in our ascension journey and evolution.

Each month of 2008 has been intense – no question.  May in particular brought the potent Wesak new & full moons, and an opportunity to rethink our “energy relationship.”  May felt lighter in many ways and yet all around we could witness or experience deep levels of emotion coming to the surface.  During the last two weeks of May, there was a lot of “stuff” being processed by everyone.  Fear, anger, impatience, body pain, sleeplessness, feeling disconnected, fatigue, uncertainty, plans suddenly changing, brain fog, old heath issues back for review.  These coupled with the global events taking place, the earthquake in China, the cyclone in Myanmar, the war, the weather, the economy, gas prices, and food shortages – no question we are dealing with a tremendous wave of change.

When we are contemplating receiving something “new” – we must make space.  Over the past weekend, some new furniture was delivered to my home.  I spent the day making space, moving things around, cleaning, I felt a deep need to streamline and get rid of anything unnecessary.  I was busy playing catch-up from being away yet this feeling was so potent – I simply had to drop everything and clean, de-clutter, strip, remove and generally make my space feel “new.” 

The making space for the “new” is the alchemical event of this month.  Whether you feel the need to clean and let go of things or emotions it is all the same preparation.  June opens the door to receiving more of our “twin ray” essence.  By this, I mean the deep centered “heart” energy of love for self.  I know many are seeking or yearning to meet their twin ray or soul mate.  This is an important experience; however, the receiving of our “twin ray” essence moves us deeper into our hearts and the merging or our divine masculine and feminine selves.  Within our hearts are vast seas of stars, planets, galaxies, cosmic light and creation – merging more deeply with our heart, opens the portal or pathway to a deeper awareness and connection to ALL THAT IS.

Image courtesy & copyright Bruce Harman http://www.harmanvisions.  Com

During the first two weeks of June, beautiful codes of shimmering galactic light will merge deeply within our hearts and we will have an opportunity to broadcast these codes as “heartwaves’ over the coming months.  June marks the mid-point of 2008 and the Venus Transit.  It also holds the Solstice and as always the powerful New and Full Moon. 

The energy opportunity of this month is the foundation for the powerful shift coming in August 2008.  The 08/08/08 will be another auspicious timing on our beloved planet, along with another in the fall of 2008.  More on those over the coming months.

There is a momentum building for this next step or phase to occur.  Deep inside there is an excitement that we have been feeling over the past few months, even though we are processing deep levels of emotional and mental energy.  The feeling of excitement or anticipation may be fleeting but it is there, and this month gives that seed or feeling a warm healthy soil to germinate and grow.  It is an energy that feels childlike in many ways, and may even feel foreign in the beginning.  While in Switzerland I had a profound sense of this and it was quite surprising.

From the time I was a teenager, I knew without question that I did not want to have children.  It was an easy decision and one I have never regretted or questioned.  I must admit that I did not feel the warm feelings that many men or women do when in the presence of a child, that feeling would come when I would see a cat, dog, a bird – any animal.  I have wonderful nieces and nephews that I love dearly with whom I am very close – but in general, children were not my thing.

While having dinner with new soul friends in Rigi- Kaltbad, I met the most charming children. Samuel & Roseanna.  Roseanna touched my heart immediately and I felt such a strong love and connection with her.  I did not speak her language yet here I was playing and having such fun.  My friends who know me well were surprised – this is not the type of behavior they have seen with Shala.  These two children opened my heart and brought in a light and excitement that felt like being with a large pod of dolphins.  Everyone knows how I feel about whales and dolphins, and this feeling was comparable – I will thrilled and overwhelmed in my heart.

Shala with Samuel & Roseanna – May 2008.  Image ©Shala Mata

Celestial Line Up

June 2008

Always during a time of great leaps in consciousness, there are potent celestial alignments that support and encourage a shift.  June is certainly no exception – there is a tremendous amount of planetary activity occurring during the coming weeks.

Mercury went retrograde May 26^th and will go direct June 19^th.  Mercury retrograde is always a powerful time to review our thoughts, ideas, concepts, and communication.  Old stuff often comes to the surface – it is time of staying centered and as non-reactionary as possible

New Moon – June 3/08 – Each New Moon this year is pivotal – this one in particular highlights Venus, Mercury & Gemini.   Here that childlike energy and love will be strongest, let the fun and excitement begin.

Full Moon – June 18/08 - Let there be light in the deepest closets of our life.  What is found will be the experiences to review over the coming weeks.  The perspective we hold as the review unfolds will play a pivotal role and how smoothly we transform.

Solstice – June 21/08 – One of my favorite alignments of the year.  Here in the Northern Hemisphere we welcome summer, in the Southern Hemisphere winter.  Solstice means “stand still of the sun”.  The Sun rises and sets at the same place on the horizon for three days – appearing to “stand still. “  The three-day Solstice window is powerful and always individual.  With the other planetary alignments, this Solstice will move us into new energies and new directions.  Be prepared and open for change – but hold on to the childlike excitement.

For many June will seem like an initiation or pilgrimage into the heart.  Both are true and both hold deep meaning and opportunity for advancing upon our ascension path.  In January 2008, I mentioned that the first six months of 2008 would be intense work and the last six months would hold tremendous opportunities for growth and new beginnings.  Here we go – we are entering a magical time.  Stay in your heart and enjoy the ride.

Love and Deep Blessings,

Shala

©Shala Mata 2008

Upcoming Events with Shala

Mt. Shasta – Aug 8, 9 & 10^th.  Shala will join David & Gudrun Miller for the Spiritual Harmonic Convergence in beautiful Mt Shasta.  She will present new ways to work with the Holographic 5D energy, supporting our beloved Whales, Dolphins the Animal Kingdom, our physical body, and each other.

For registration, details contact David Miller at

http://www.cybertrails.com/groupofforty/pages/calendar.html

Shala will host a Global Meditation on Saturday June 21/08 at 4:30 pm PDT.  This is  the day of the Solstice and a potent day for hearts to join.  Her conference line # is 1-218-486-1300 Bridge code # 512763.  The conference line opens approx 10 minutes before the meditation, here you will be greeted, and the details of the conference line explained.  For those that cannot attend, the meditation will be recorded through the conference service and will be available at http://www.thebasementventures.com/free-conferencing-recording.html   You will see on the right side of the screen a Login box where you will enter your Name, Email Address and the Bridge Code 512763.  You will then be taken to the Pod cast/Recordings.  Click on the “listen” link and enjoy.  For world time at your location, go to www.timeanddate.com