Planets & Crystals

 The Sun

The centre of the solar system, our local star and the source of all electromagnetic energy in our part of the universe. Although the centre of our solar system the sun has been considered a portal to the beyond for centuries. In the Tree of Life the Sun links straight through to Kether (Kabbalistic tree).

The Sun Corresponds to: Joy, Freedom, Health, Vitality, Heart, Creativity, Superiors, Success, Advancement, Leadership, Friendship, Growth, Light, Prosperity; Vitality; Personal Fulfillment; Self-confidence; Life-energy
Element: Fire
Astrological Sign: Leo
Tarot Card: The Sun
Gods: Vishnu-Krishna-Rama, Horus, Adonis Apollo, Helios, Hyperion, Ra, Semesh
Goddesses: Bast, Ilat, Sekhmet, Theia, Amaterasu, Brigit
Crystals: Sulfur, Citrine, Golden Topaz, Helidor, Zircon
Musical tone: C sharp

Our Magnetosphere - the Aura Sphere

Just as the earth is surrounded by the magnetosphere, we are surrounded by our aura. Our aura is our energy field, which radiates from the chakras. Like the magnetosphere it has more than one ring around it. In our model posted on our chakra page the rings we show relate to the three forms of self. There are additional layers around the aura but these could not accurately be called forms of the self, as they are forms of the collective magnetic expression, or collective consciousness. This could as easily be described as connective consciousness, as it is through these rings that we connect to the earth’s magnetosphere, and through that to the sun and beyond.

Effects of Sunspots: Sunspots are the visible form of huge Solar explosions, Solar ultra-violet radiation, electromagnetic waves, charged electromagnetic particles that burst into the solar system at tremendous speeds, the flare travels 93 million miles in only one earth day. Solar flares as they near our planet causes magnetic storms, the northern and southern lights, positive and negative ionization of particles on the atmosphere and changes in air pressure. This creates thunderstorms, cyclones and has recently been linked to global warming and cooling. Solar radiation has effected satellites, communications, and power supply.

Supporting Links & Articles

Article One: Sherriff, L. (2007) Sunspots make the world hot and wet. The Register

Article Two: About Space Weather. Space Weather Prediction Center (NASA/NOAA

Article Three: Sunspots & History of the Ancients. Exploratorium

Article Four: Studies on the Effects on People
The study that pops up the most is the work by A. L. Tchijevsky, a Russian professor of Astronomy and Biological Physics. His work is possibly like quantum physics, or Earth Slip Theory in as much as it is too radical to be accepted at this time.

Article Five: 2012!
The suns internal activity moves in cycles with distinct peaks and troughs covering a time span of circa 11.5 years. The effects mentioned throughout the links above all relate an understanding of this cycle. Peaks mean one thing and a fall means something else. March 2008 sees the end of one solar cycle (cycle 23), and the next cycle is just beginning (cycle 24).

The current prediction by NASA is that the new cycle will peak in its activity around 2011-2012. Dates move from November 2011 to August 2012 and are subject to reevaluation. Of course 2012 is famous in the Mayan Calendar for one of their many "ends of times", they had five and the last one mentions the end, being an end bathed in fire.

Article Six: Current Space Weather. Space Weather Prediction Center (NASA/NOAA)

Article Seven: The Sun in 2012
The Winter solstice of 2012 will see the Sun positioned in the universe at the crossing point of Galactic Equator and the ecliptic, what the ancient Maya recognized as the Sacred Tree; the tree the planets climb across the universe or the edge of the Milky Way. This occurrence is very rare and only happens once in tens of thousands of years.  At this point in time the Earth, Sun and Milky Way will be alignment in the ecliptic of the galactic equator point towards the centre of the galaxy, around the same time our sun will be at the height of its activity in the 24th cycle.

Just what all this will really mean is of course the subject of much speculation. The Mayans considered this the end of yet another world. There are no modern mystics that i know of that would consider that a possibility, the popular take on this is the mark of a new era, the new age, the change in consciousness, the end of type of predominate thought type or belief structure, the Birth of the new Aeon, the mark of the next phase in interstellar procession, the Age of Aquarius.

 The Moon

The Moon Corresponds to: Intuition, Birth, Clairvoyance, Psychic Ability, Emotions, Astral Travel, Imagination, Reincarnation
Element: Water
Day of the Week: Monday
Number: 3 & 9
Astrological Sign: Cancer
Metal: Silver
Gods: Atlas, Khonsu, Sin
Goddesses: Hathor, Isis, Hecate Artemis, Ceridwen, Diana, Levanah, Lunah, Mari
Crystals: Moonstone, Petalite, Selenite
Tarot: High Priestess
Musical tone: G sharp

Most of us are aware that the moon moves in phases around the Earth. New moon, waxing to the full moon, then waning back a new moon; each full moon shining down a lighter form of light than we can feel in the suns daytime presence. In metaphysical terms this lighter shade of light carries a negative energy current as opposed to the suns positive energy; meaning that it can be used to enlighten the magnetic definition imprinted by the sun.

In addition the time of year affects the depth of the moons effectiveness on our magnetic core, sometimes it can penetrate deeper than other times. So regular conscious moon phase meditation, yoga, or Tai Chi exercise can make effective use of the moons rays as a means of enlightening ourselves. For a traditional understanding of the moon use the following link; Global Moon Phase Calculator & Moon Star Sign Information.

 Mercury
Mercury Corresponds to: Communication, Intellect, Education, Wisdom, Cleverness, Creativity, Science
Element: Air
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Number: 1
Astrological Sign: Virgo, Gemini
Gods: Anubis, Hermes, Mercury, Thoth, Woden
Goddesses: Athena, Maat, Metis
Crystals: Blue Lace Agate, Fire Agate
Tarot: The Magician
Musical tone: D

  Venus 

Venus Corresponds to Love, Pleasure, Beauty, Luxury, The Arts
Element: Earth, Water
Day of the Week: Friday
Number: 3
Astrological Sign: Taurus, Libra
Gods: Eros, Oceanus, Pan
Goddesses: Aphrodite, Hathor, Inanna, Isis, Ishtar, Venus
Crystals: Emerald, Rose Quartz, Amazonite
Tarot: The Empress
Musical tone: A

Information about Venus
Venus named after the roman goddess of love and beauty The second planet from the sun. Has twice the solar radiation of Earth and reaches temperatures of 895 degrees Fahrenheit (480 degrees Celsius). Pressure from the dense atmosphere of sulfuric acid gas is about 95 times greater than Earth's and would crush a human. The thick cloud cover around Venus rotates much faster than the planet itself -- once every four days. After the moon, Venus is the brightest object in the sky.
The surface of Venus is mostly a rocky desert (this computer-generated view shows lava flows around Sif Mons). Like Mercury, Earth and Mars, Venus is composed of mostly rock and metal.

Venus is in view to the naked eye from Earth for a period of 2-3 hours before sunrise and 2-3 hours after sunset. Venus is the only other non terrestrial body, besides the moon, that can be seen from Earth during both day and night time hours. At night, Venus is usually the second brightest object in the sky next to the moon.

Compariable Venus data (averages): Diameter: 7,521 miles (12,104 kilometers) Time to rotate: 241 days Orbit: 225 Earth days Compared to earth: Mass: 82% of Earth's Diameter: 95% of Earth's Distance from Sun: 70% as far

 Mars 

Element: Fire
Day of the Week: Tuesday
Number: 5
Astrological Sign: Aries, Scorpio
Gods: Aries, Heracles, Mars, Horus, Tyr
Goddesses: Anath, Brigit, Diana, Morrigan
Crystals: Ruby, Garnet, Red Jasper
Tarot: The Tower
Musical tone: D

Information about Mars
Named after the Roman god of war, commonly referred to as “The Red Planet,” Mars appears a reddish when viewed from Earth. This is believed to be caused by iron oxide on the surface. Mars is about half the size of the Earth. Two moons orbit Mars, Phobos and Deimos, both of which are relatively small in size and not shaped in perfect spheres like the Earth’s moon. Mars can be easily seen from Earth without a telescope at a brightness that is only surpassed by the planet Venus, the Moon and the Sun.

Mars has long been considered the most realistic location for life in our solar system, aside from Earth. Many even believe that intelligent life may have once existed on the planet. Scientific exploration of Mars has not produced any evidence of life on the planet. Currently, the Mars rovers, Spirit and Opportunity are close to entering their third year exploring the surface of the Mars, gathering images and information so that we may continue to increase our knowledge and understanding of the Red Planet, as well as the possibility of past or future life on Mars.

Compariable Mars data (averages): Diameter: 4,217 miles, Time to Rotate: 24 hours, 37 minutes, Orbit: 687 Earth days, Compared to Earth Mass: 11% of Earth's Diameter: 53% of Earth's Distance from Sun: 1.5 times

  Jupiter 

Jupiter Corresponds to: The Great Teacher, Inspiration, Honor; Generousity, Wisdom, Justice
Element: Air, Fire
Day of the Week: Thursday
Number: 6
Astrological Sign: Sagittarius
Gods: Jupiter, Marduk, Thor, Zeus
Goddesses: Isia, Hera, Juno, Themis
Crystals: Lapis Lazuli, Azurite, White Topaz
Tarot: The Wheel of Fortune
Musical Tone: F sharp

 Saturn 

Saturn Corresponds to: Boundaries, Limitations, Institutions, Obstacles, Knowledge, Discipline
Element: Earth
Day of the Week: Saturday
Number: 7
Astrological Sign: Capricorn
Gods: Cronus, Saturn, Green Man
Goddesses: Demeter, Hecate, Hera, Kali, Nephthys, Rhea
Crystals: Onyx, Lodestone, Hematite, Jet
Tarot: The World
Musical Tone: D

  Uranus 

Uranus Corresponds to: Freedom, Independence, Sufficience, Originality, Untapped Potential
Element: Air
Day of the Week: Saturday
Number: 7 & 10
Astrological Sign: Aquarius
Gods: Zeus, Pan
Goddesses: Isis
Crystals: Quartz, Diamond
Tarot: The Aleph, The Fool
Musical Note: B sharp

  Neptune 

Neptune Corresponds to: Emotional Reflection, Personal Insight, Inspiration, Divinity, Endurance for Understanding
Element: Water
Day of the Week: Thursday
Number: 12
Astrological Sign: Pisces
Gods: Neptune
Goddesses: Ishtar
Crystals: Sapphire, Amethyst, Jade
Tarot: Hanged Man
Musical Tone: D

  Pluto 

Pluto Corresponds to: Rebirth, Self-Knowledge, Spirituality, Sexuality, Renewal, Transformation
Element: Fire
Day of the Week: Tuesday
Number: 9, 11, 12 & 17
Astrological Sign: Scorpio
Gods: Osiris, Pluto
Goddesses: Persephone
Crystals: Smoky Quartz, Obsidian, Topaz, Ruby
Tarot: The Last Judgement
Musical Tone: A