Solar Fire Meditations
Why Meditate?
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To learn to relax: physically, emotionally and mentally
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To enjoy better health
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To become calmer and stronger and more able to cope with stress
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To become more focused and effective in daily life
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To express one's higher qualities
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To become aware of the Inner Self and open to spiritual energies
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To be of service
"The technique of meditation governs all expansions of consciousness... By means of meditation we find freedom from the delusion of the senses and their vibratory lure; and find our own positive centre of energy and become consciously able to use it; becoming therefore aware of the real Self... and aware of essential unity." The Tibetan.
Meditation Retreats 2021
All are welcome! Each person comes to the retreats with different skills and experience in meditation. Beginners and advanced meditators will find it valuable.
If you plan to attend any of the meditation retreats or talks, please check with Julia for possible late changes in the meditation schedules by phoning 021 173 6813 or emailing julia@southernlights.org.nz. With thanks.
The retreats are held preceding or on the four Spiritual Festivals of the year:
The remainder of the solar fire festivals will be held in response to requests on the following dates:
Each retreat consists of:
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two sitting meditations
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walking and contemplations in nature
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talks on the monthly theme and meditation
Those wishing to participate are welcome to book in advance and send their birth details so a natal chart can be made for discussion at the retreat. For example, if you were born in Aquarius, how does your birth chart relate to the full moon chart and energies for Aquarius?
Time: 9.30 am to 4.00 pm
Where: Southern Lights Centre, 433 Long Bay Road, Akaroa
Suggested Koha: $50
Please bring: lunch to share, personal items, paper and pen
Festival
Christ
Wesak
Humanity
Sirius
Retreat Day
Sun 28 March
Sun 25 April
Sun 23 May
Sun 22 August
Sign
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Cancer
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Retreat Day
Sun 27 December 2020
Sun 24 January
Sun 21 February
Sun 20 June
Sun 19 September
Sun 17 October
Sun 14 November
Sun 19 December
Full Moon Meditations 2021
We meditate at the time of the full moon not because of the moon but because of the sun. At this time the moon is out of the way and there is an increased amount of energy and light flowing from the sun.
The full moon meditations have an astrological focus as each of the zodiacal signs represents a certain principle. One is able to gain a clearer understanding of the energies of the month and work with them more effectively.
Meditating at the time of the full moon is a time for focusing positively on events occurring in the community, locally or globally.
Please join us, all are welcome!
Sign
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Date (Full Moon)
29 January
27 February
29 March
27 April
26 May
25 June
24 July
23 August
21 September
21 October
19 November
19 December
Time (Exact)
6.00 pm
9.17 pm
6.48 am
3.32 pm
11.13 pm (+eclipse)
6.39 am
2.37 pm
0.01 am
11.53 am
3.57 am
9.57 pm (+eclipse)
5.34 pm
Public Talk & Meditation
28 January
27 February
27 March
26 April
26 May
24 June
21 August
20 September
20 October
19 November
18 December
Other information:
Where: All full moon meditations are held in the Temple, 433 Long Bay Rd
Time: 4.00 pm
Contact: 021 1736 813
Meditation Retreats & Other Events
Where: Southern Lights Centre, 433 Long Bay Road, Akaroa
Suggested Koha: $50
Please bring: lunch to share,
personal items, paper and pen
For further information please contact Southern Lights Centre on 021 1736 813
Solar Fire Temple Meditations
For about 3 minutes around the exact time of the Full Moon in each sign there is an increase in energy and by meditating at this time one can tune in and be impressed by the energies of the month. These are held in the temple, Long Bay Road, Akaroa on the following dates: All are welcome, please join us.
Download our Solar Fire Meditations 2021 brochure

