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 2020
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: (The last one for 2019 is on Sun 8 December - Capricorn)
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 5 April
Sun 3 May
Sun 7 June
Sun 2 August
Sign
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Retreat Day
Sun 12 January
Sun 9 February
Sun 8 March
Sun 5 July
Sun 30 August
Sun 4 September
Sun 1 October
Sun 29 November
Sun 27 December
Full Moon Meditations 2020
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
Capricorn
Date (Full Moon)
11 January
9 February
10 March
8 April
7 May
6 June
5 July
4 August
2 September
2 October
1 November
30 November
30 December
Time (Exact)
8.21 am (+eclipse)
8.33 pm
6.48 am
2.34 pm
10.45 pm
7.13 am (+eclipse)
4.43 pm (+eclipse)
3.58 am
5.22 pm
10.06 am
3.49 am
10.28 pm (+eclipse)
4.28 pm
Public Talk & Meditation
10 January
9 February
9 March
7 April
7 May
5 June
5 July
3 August
2 September
1 October
31 October
30 November
30 December
Other information:
Where: All full moon meditations are held in the Temple, 433 Long Bay Rd
Time: 4.00 pm
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
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 2020 brochure

