maya- more wisdom from swans

When silence falls
And light remains
And time is born
Beneath the sun
I'll hide your name.
Inside a word
And paint your eyes
With false perception
And I feel your mind
In everything
And every breath
Destroys a sound.
And I never will follow
A false sensation.
And I'll always believe.
Your blood promise
And every breath.
I stole from you
And I never will see
Your broken body
And you never have spoken
An unclear word
And I'll never betray
Your blood promise

Logos

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."

Speaking a word (logos) creates a vibration. String theory states all things are made up of tiny vibrating strings. So, what does all this mean?

Defining Logos:

Logos - Longer definition: The Greek word logos (traditionally meaning word, thought, principle, or speech) has been used among both philosophers and theologians. In most of its usages, logos is marked by two main distinctions - the first dealing with human reason (the rationality in the human mind which seeks to attain universal understanding and harmony), the second with universal intelligence (the universal ruling force governing and revealing through the cosmos to humankind, i.e., the Divine).

http://www.pbs.org/faithandreason/theogloss/logos-body.html

The philosophy of Logos:

Heraclitus

The writing of Heraclitus was the first place where the word logos was given special attention in ancient Greek philosophy. Although Heraclitus seems to use the word with a meaning not significantly different from the way it was used in ordinary Greek of his time, an independent existence of a universal logos is already suggested:

This LOGOS holds always but humans always prove unable to understand it, both before hearing it and when they have first heard it. For though all things come to be in accordance with this LOGOS, humans are like the inexperienced when they experience such words and deeds as I set out, distinguishing each in accordance with its nature and saying how it is. But other people fail to notice what they do when awake, just as they forget what they do while asleep. (Diels-Kranz 22B1)

For this reason it is necessary to follow what is common. But although the LOGOS is common, most people live as if they had their own private understanding. (Diels-Kranz 22B2)

Listening not to me but to the LOGOS it is wise to agree that all things are one. (Diels-Kranz 22B50)

The Stoics

In Stoic philosophy, which began with Zeno of Citium c. 300 BC, the logos was the active reason pervading the universe and animating it. It was conceived of as material, and is usually identified with God or Nature. The Stoics also referred to the seminal logos, ("logos spermatikos") or the law of generation in the universe, which was the principle of the active reason working in inanimate matter. Humans, too, each possess a portion of the divine logos.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logos

The science of vibration

Cymatics:

Is there a connection between sound, vibrations and physical reality? Do sound and vibrations have the potential to create? In this article we will see what various researchers in this field, which has been given the name of Cymatics, have concluded.

http://www.world-mysteries.com/sci_cymatics.htm

String theory:

According to string theory, absolutely everything in the universe—all of the particles that make up matter and forces—is comprised of tiny vibrating fundamental strings. Moreover, every one of these strings is identical. The only difference between one string and another, whether it's a heavy particle that is part of an atom or a massless particle that carries light, is its resonant pattern, or how it vibrates.

All objects, not just fundamental strings, have resonant patterns associated with them. Pluck the string of a violin and you hear mainly one tone. This is the string's fundamental resonant pattern, or frequency. And the instrument's resonance doesn't stop there. The body of the violin has resonant frequencies, which work to amplify the sound created by the vibrating string. There's resonance in objects that aren't musical, too. Your desk has resonant frequencies, and so does a flagpole, and so does the Earth.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/elegant/resonance.html

Wisdom from Swans

No We Have Never Been Here
And We'll Never Be Gone
I Saw Your Voice Rise Up
And Cut Into The Heart Of The Sun
I Kissed The Lips Of A Girl
She Took Her First Breath When The World Was Young
I Felt The Cold Of The Air As It Burned By Empty Lungs
And We Have Never Been Born
And We Will Be Consumed
And Unreality Is Buried Beneath The Truth
And Though We've Never Been Here
We Will Never Be Contained
And Reality Is Naked Beneath The Moon
So We'll Go Down To The Ocean
And Wash Our Memory Clean
We'll See The World For The First Time
Through An Unburied Eye
And Though The World Will Stay The Same
And We're Certain To Die
We'll Raise Our Hands Up To Heaven
And Sacrifice Our Limitations
And The Pain And Frustration
Are Equal To The Bliss Of Release
And In The Eyes Of Nature
We'll Live For An Eternity
And In The Eyes Of Nature
We Could Never Have Been Born
And The Light That Surrounds Us
Will Take Us Into It's Arms
And When We Die We'll Disappear
Into The Eyes Of Nature
And We're Here Just For A Little While
And Then Our Body Disappears
Into The Eyes Of Nature
Into The Arms Of God
Into The Mouth Of Indifference
Into The Eyes Of Nature
And We Are Nothing But Experience
In The Eyes Of Nature
And We Will Live Forever
In The Eyes Of Nature

the ace of spades

Recently, a friend of mine had a "Rocky Horror Picture Show" themed dress up birthday party. As usual playing cards were thrown when prompted. After arriving home I noticed, somehow, I had unknowingly brought a card home with me. It was, the ace of spades...

Being a firm believer in messages from the universe, coming in such forms as divination with cards, I put the card aside for later to look up a more in-depth traditional interpretation of this card. As, the tarot decks I am most familiar with are "The Alchemical Tarot" and "The Rider-Waite Tarot". I am aware that the "The Rider-Waite Tarot" is a more traditional deck but, I wanted to find an even more general interpretation. I knew from my usage of these previously mentioned decks, that the ace of spades is traditionally the same as the ace of swords. The suite of swords typically represent the element of air, which is representative of intellect and communication and the ace is typically attributed to new beginnings. As, I researched I found a more interesting interpretation.

(from: http://www.tarot.com/show_daily_card.php?explicit_card=50&explicit_deck=63)
General Meaning: This suit represents the rational mind and its ability to discriminate. Swords cut through things in order to pierce illusion, to differentiate between fantasy and reality. In the image of this Ace, a single upraised sword represents your Prime Motive or Guiding Ideal -- the primary vision that guides you through life's changing fortunes with single-minded clarity.

(from: a bulletin board http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=37848)
Ok this is some information I have found in a book by Robert Lee Camp 'Destiny cards' On this fascinating card that has intrigued readers and the general public over hundreds of years.

If you notice in every deck of playing cards you will see that the Ace of spades is different to the other aces. firstly it has a much larger symbol and secondly it normally is ornately decorated, often beautifully. Manufacturers will often place there logo or company name on this card. Have you wondered why? Even some of the manufacturers don't know. But this card has become or represents the "Order of the Magi" the secret societies of the ancients.
It is the one card that means secrets! This card has been associated with death. Many cultures has used this card in film and literature as the death symbol. It is one of the more powerful symbols for personal transformation, and in some cases, physical death.
The aces are beginnings, and as such this ace can mean a new beginning in our lives on a profound level. Every new beginning happens after a little "Death" this is where this interpretation comes from.

So this card is that of 'hidden truth' that lies behind the veil of illusion in the world. And with this secret society using this as their symbol, they hid their secrets in this little book of 52 pages.

This ace instils fear into many when it is shown. But people fear what they do not know, but once they know it, the illusion (and death is a illusion) disappears, and in it's place knowledge and light is found.


(from:http://www.cardboardillusions.com/card_ace_of_spades.php)
Prior to the United States being involved in the region, the French had occupied Indo-China. In French fortunetelling with cards the ace of spades predicted death and suffering when it was accompanied w/ a ten and a nine. Interstingly ... if you ended up w/ the Ace of Spades oriented right side up, it would indicates profit in consequence of a death that is to say, an inheritance or legacy. If the Ace is accompanied by the Seven, Eight, Nine and Ten of Clubs, there will be a large increment of money.





The 'death card' in a Tarot deck is sometimes confused w/ the 'death card' reference associated w/ the regular Ace of Spades card in a normal deck of cards. Many people believe that they have the same meaning ... or their meanings derived from one another. The interesting thing is that there not only is no real connection between the Death Card in the Tarot deck and the Ace of Spades as a 'death card' ... but in fact the death card in Tarot doesn't really signify death (to the querent). Simply put ... it could signify a form of renewal or transformation.





The Ace of Spades has always served some special purpose in a deck of cards. Early in card history it was often used to identify the maker of the cards ... a practice that continues to this day. It served as a signifigant means of revenue for many governments. In times of war this card takes on a psychological role with it's aura of death and misfortune. It's even been used as an metaphor for the trinity. And finally, the Ace of Spades ... and it's cousin The Joker have been the subject of countless artistic interpretations and presentations.



I found it interesting that for the most part this card seemed to represent a rebirth to me, as well as for me. I also took it for it's intellectual symbolism and understood it to mean a intellectual rebirth or even more specific as a psychological/conscious/subconscious death and rebirth cycle.

Also of interest, the following was stated by the Baron the day before I found this card:
A Ring For Thee: Annular Solar Eclipse

Because Mercury announcing Saturn’s big plans isn’t enough, heaven’s will also mandates a solar eclipse the same day. To, you know, make a point. Why kill flies with a swatter when the sledge is handy? This solar eclipse is extra special, as well. It is the first of the new eclipse series to occur in Capricorn, where the North Node is and will be for the next year. The solar eclipse this summer and the lunar one just weeks ago were both on the South Node, the Dragon’s tail. In effect, each presided over a profound disappearance of energy, a withdrawal, a letting go. The solar eclipse this week, on the Dragon’s Mouth, vomits us out of the wormhole of change and towards the cold stone ramparts of our position in the proverbial real world. With all the kinetic energy of a petite rebirth, we will alter the pre-existing life patterns by impact alone.
(found here:http://baronastrology.com/2010/01/jan-11th-17th-prayer-for-an-auspicious-rebirth/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+baronastrology+%28baronastrology.com%29)

I have recently have taken it upon myself to create a series of recycled books, working my way up the "Tree of Life". After already completing the first one "Malkuth", (I am working up from the base of the tree) I have been awaiting a sign of sorts to begin with the next book, which will be "Yesod".

The following is a pretty basic description of "Yesod":

SEPHIRA YESOD (Foundation)
GOD FORCE SHA-DAI EL CHAI (Almighty Living God)
ANGELIC ORDER KERUBEEM (Strong Ones)
ARCHANGEL GABRIEL (Man-God)
SOUL NEPHESH (Lower Self)

Yesod is the level of consciousness associated with the moon. It is the place of the unconscious mind. It is the place of pre-thought forms. These pre-thought forms are the energy currents that come just before an idea or a thing manifests. It is the spark of manifestation and of ideas. As such visiting this place will stir your unconscious mind with all sorts of things that could be manifested or wait to be manifested. Yesod is good place to visit if you are bored or lack direction in life. The energy here will stir your unconscious energies that then could mysteriously propel you into something new.

Yesod is also the place where you can observe the cycle of things. Like life and death, summer and winter, beginnings and endings. It is a place to learn that with life comes change and that change takes you to new changes.

Here you can also become aware of the cyclic nature of the Universe itself. You can sense and touch to a point the energy that there is a plan and you and the universe are a part of this plan. This is a comforting feeling because it helps unite you with the one power for force that drives everything that exists.

Because Yesod is a sphere of the unconscious mind, it also is the place of psychic talents and skills. Psychic ability is the function of the subconscious mind. By visiting Yesod you can stimulate these latent abilities and bring them more to the forefront of your consciousness, where you can use them more directly.

The trap with Yesod is becoming too content with yourself and your life to the point that you feel no more learning or changing is needed. You become too idle. Contentment is a powerful place to be when you can use this feeling level and propel yourself forward to greater heights in your evolvement. So if you find yourself becoming idle with your life or because of your visits to Yesod, plan to drop by the sphere of Kether where you can touch the energy of unrestrained manifestation power and help to convert stagnant contentment to dynamic contentment.

The Cherubim work in Yesod. They are the angels of Light and Glory and they also are the keepers of the Akashic records. The Akashic records are the complete human record of the past, present, and future. Now it is important to note that while the Cherubim are most often found here in Yesod and they are the keepers of the Akashic records, the Akashic records are not normally kept in this sphere. However through your contact with the Cherubim you can gain access to the Akashic records if the need is worthy and great enough.

(from:http://www.wisdomsdoor.com/tol/yesod.shtml)

So basically, the universe is telling me I am on the correct path.
"As above, so below"

11 Dimensions 11 Sephiroth

Is there a correlation?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d8zGx9gw3Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ninmlDRDqV0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFVAUw6Ls9c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sspSKkBmj-E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL8Rb7uNaJ4


I found the following (http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread119803/pg1)

reply posted on 15-2-2005 @ 12:24 PM by duff beer dragon

"It seems also to fit the Tree of Life - you can go to the Meru Foundation website and see a 3,10 knot torus. I don't think there is anything there that links the 10 on the torus to the 10 sephiroth, but it does fit. Superstring theory sometimes says there are 11 dimensions - that would be those 10 plus the axis they are arranged around (da'ath in the TOL). "

and the following (http://www.psyche.com/psyche/qbl/formative_sephirot.html)

"The ten Sephirot are transformers of energy, breaking it down until it becomes completely materialized.
Suares, SY, p.53"

"Talk amongst yourselves...."