So why would the authors (and editors) of the Christian Gospels choose Zoroastrian Magi and astrology to herald the coming of Jesus Christ? Did the Magi have some special significance then that we have since lost? After all, the New Testament narrative opens with them. So who were the Magi, and did their astrological beliefs really lead them to Jesus?

In The Star of the Magi, Courtney Roberts examines the Star. The Magi had definite expectations of a coming world savior who would be born of a virgin, all mysteriously encoded and foretold in Magian astrology. These ancient Persian beliefs had tremendous bearing on the development of Jewish messianic expectations—they inspired early Christians and their Jewish and Persian neighbors, and gave them hope in their desperate battles against the Romans.

According to Roberts, astronomy alone cannot unlock the secrets of the Star. There are simply too many phenomena to choose from—even astronomers concede that that we must now look to astrology for better answers.

Courtney Roberts

She is a graduate of the revolutionary Masters program in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at Bath Spa University in England, where she developed her specialization in the role of astrology in religion, particularly Persian Zoroastrianism and western monotheism. An avid traveler and world citizen, her fascination with Celtic culture; the language, music, and history, has kept her overseas for years, living in Ireland and Great Britain, while her Buddhist studies led to extended residence in Asia. She maintains a busy schedule, writing, teaching, and lecturing to audiences of every persuasion, all around the world. More info here: www.courtneyrobertshome.com

In The Orb Project, Ledwith and Heinemann present their fascinating discoveries, along with practical tips that amateur digital photographers can use to photograph orbs and properly distinguish them from “false” orbs that are really dust or water particles. They offer guidelines on deciphering the orbs’ various patterns, features, and characteristics, based on their extensive research.

As Dr. Ledwith points out, once you develop a keen and sustained interest in photographing spirit entities, some quite interesting things begin to happen: the brain stops censoring these images, and you can begin to see with orbs with the naked eye — in more color and detail than is visible to even a digital camera.

Ledwith and Heinemann also explore communication with orbs and what their existence means to our lives. The implications of a realization that we are “surrounded by a cloud of witnesses” are enormous and incredibly hopeful for the world at large.

Dr. Miceál Ledwith

Given his life’s experience and long years as a professional theologian Miceal Ledwith believes he is in a unique position to assist people who are also searching for information and answers, and to point the way so that they too can move towards finding the journey of discovery which he is on. To assist in that way is the objective of both the DVD series and his forthcoming major work, “Forbidden Truth.” His book is “The Orb Phenomenon,” co-authored with the German physicist Dr. Klaus Heinemann. More info here: www.hamburgeruniverse.com

His lighthearted and uproariously humorous delivery makes his lecture and workshop presentations much in demand. Join us here in this highly entertaining and lively interview as Kala speaks with Dannion and Kathryn Brinkley about their relationship, what brought them together, raising six children and the work they do together including writing, running a center and leading powerful journeys to the Yucatan, allowing people to experience the Mayan culture and energy first hand!

Dannion and Kathryn Brinkley

KATHRYN BRINKLEY is an author, journalist, lecturer, ordained minister, Tarot Consultant, Reiki Master, and certified Holistic Health Therapist. She is the author of Jewels for the Soul. Through her ongoing study of
the ancient arts of tarot, numerology, astrology and Feng Shui, Kathryn continues to uncover endless treasures of wisdom that she devotedly applies to her daily life as a wife, mother of six, and intuitive. Kathryn uses her gifts of spiritual understanding to help inspire others with the hope and vision to step up to the plate and into their own unique personal magnificence. For more information about Dannion, Kathryn and their work, visit www.Dannion.com

Ronald Russell

After Ronald retired from teaching, he and Jill took the Gateway course at The Monroe Institute, following that with several more courses over the years. They joined the Institute’s Professional Division and were appointed to the Board of Advisors. They presented courses in Cambridge using the Monroe Hemi-Sync technology and introduced it also to Slovakia and the Czech Republic. They became close friends of Bob and Nancy Monroe and Ronald edited Monroe’s third book, Ultimate Journey, contributing a preface to the first edition. Now living in Galloway, Ronald has given several lecture courses on states of consciousness for the University of Glasgow. He also wrote his own study of altered states of consciousness, The Vast Enquiring Soul. The Russells are both Monroe Outreach Trainers, conducting occasional workshops in their home in Scotland, and making annual visits to Cyprus to present the Going Home program there. For more information, visit: http://redwheelweiser.com/detail.html?id=9781571745330

Jerry Wennstrom

Jerry’s story is told in his book, The Inspired Heart: An Artist’s Journey of Transformation. For more information, visit: handsofalchemy.com.

Stanley Krippner

He is co-author of Extraordinary Dreams (SUNY, 2002) and co-editor of Varieties of Anomalous Experience: Examining the Scientific Evidence (APA, 2000) and The Psychological Impact of War on Civilians: An International Perspective (Greenwood, 2003).
Krippner has conducted workshops and seminars on dreams and/or hypnosis in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Micronesia, the Netherlands, Panama, the Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Venezuela, and at the four congresses of the Interamerican Psychological Association.
He is a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Indian Psychology and Revista Argentina de Psicologia Paranormal, and the advisory board for International School for Psychotherapy, Counseling, and Group Leadership (St. Petersburg) and the Czech Unitaria (Prague).

He holds faculty appointments at the Universidade Holistica Internacional (Brasilia) and the Instituto de Medicina y Tecnologia Avanzada de la Conducta (Ciudad Juarez). He has given invited addresses for the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Russian Academy of Pedagogical Sciences, and the School for Diplomatic Studies, Montevideo, Uruguay. He is a Fellow of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, and has published cross-cultural studies on spiritual content in dreams. More about Stanley Krippner at: http://stanleykrippner.weebly.com/radio.html

Together we will change the world
The second Notion Picture Staya Erusa – Find the Book of Knowledge was released for the world’s audience summer 2007. Prominent scientists and bestselling authors contributed to the film, because just like we, they realize that it takes a paradigm shift to increase Mankind’s consciousness. Together with us, they want to make this reality more accessible.

Staya Erusa: a mission revealed by ‘metallic voices’
When Uri Geller stupified the world with his powers 35 years ago, that rapidly made him famous. He was invited to the farthest places, visited courts, talked with government officials. Also scientists were intrigued, but even the most prestigious laboratories studying Geller, could not explain his talents. The new film Staya Erusa – Find the Book of Knowledge describes what happened in those days and reveals the answers. Its makers, Harry Beckers, Ronald Jan Heijn and Uri Geller, call it ‘a mission which scope and reach only now is becoming clear’, but which was revealed already back in 1973 by mysterious ‘metallic voices’.

The film explains the world’s challenges
Ronald Jan Heijn: “Words such as power, money, war, will get a different meaning, after seeing the film. The film explains the world’s challenges and offers solutions through literally a broader way of thinking. This broader way of thinking is obtained by explaining consciousness itself. The true understanding of consciousness puts issues such as euthanasia, reincarnation, but also global warming and Uri Geller’s talents in a completely different perspective.”

Uri Geller

In October, paranormalist Uri Geller stars in the new NBC Television Series Phenomenon, a live competition series that leads the search for the next great mentalist. This show will actually serve as an introduction of the London-based Geller to a younger generation of TV viewers in the US as well as a reintroduction to an older American public. Geller, who was noted for the many paranormal events which took place around him, including his ability to bend spoons with his mind, was world-famous in the 70′s and 80′s and considered by science to be an astonishing as well as puzzling enigma. The media attention surrounding Phenomenon will undoubtedly cast enormous interest in another fascinating project Geller is involved with, which concentrates on a larger reality: Staya Erusa Find the Book of Knowledge. More info at: http://www.uri-geller.com/

Jan Frazier

Then, in August 2003, she experienced a radical transformation of consciousness. Fear fell away from her, and she was immersed in a state of causeless joy that has never left her. While she has continued her life as writer, teacher, and mother, she has discovered it is possible to live a richly human life free of suffering. Her wish now is to communicate the truth that within every person is a pool of calm well-being that waits patiently to be stirred to life.

When Fear Falls Away: The Story of a Sudden Awakening (Weiser Books, 2007) is Jan’s day-by-day account of the shift in consciousness and its alteration of her life. Her poetry and prose have appeared widely in literary journals and anthologies. Her poetry collection, Greatest Hits, was published by Pudding House, and she has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She has been inspired by Gurumayi, Krishnamurti, and Eckhart Tolle, but the joy she lives in belongs to no particular tradition, and is available to all. More info at: http://www.janfrazierteachings.com/blog/?page_id=624

Spirits of the dead are but one of the many types of beings that inhabit in the Shadow World. Others appear to be multidimensional beings, some of whom may be benign, while others seem to be cosmic tricksters or troublemakers bent on mischief. And unfortunately some of the beings that seem to have our best interests at heart may in fact have entered our world with the intention of possessing our bodies or capturing our souls.

Journey with Kala as she explores the depths of the Shadow World with Brad Steiger. His book is: SHADOW WORLD True Encounters with Beings from the Darkside.

Linda Drake

Using her intuitive gifts of clairvoyance and clairaudience, she channels Spirit healing energy along with Reiki energy, devoting her life to helping others heal, and connecting clients with their angels, guides and Spirit, who give their guidance and healing. She works closely with the angelic realm, connecting with loved ones and friends who have passed over. More info at: www.lindadrakebooks.com

Featuring: The Long Awaited return of Bill Leslie & Lorica AND The Irish Rock Band, Mother Grove Lots of Halloween and Celtic Fun for the Whole Family!

Tickets: $10 Adults $5 Kids under 12 Under 4 Years Old Free

Featuring Master of Ceremony Everette Winslow and The Musicians Royale (HES Choir). Games, Food, Dance, Merchants, a Haunted Trail, Pirate Encampment, and a variety of entertainment and of course a Costume Contest with prizes.

They are a tight knit family and have four grown children all who are incredibly gifted and have been on the journey with them. They have several projects they are currently working on together aside from Roy’s music and Nancy’s business. “Our goal is to make a difference in people’s lives, giving love, hope and light.” They are into simple and natural living and live in beautiful Hot Springs Arkansas.

Nancy Rector

“We are a family business and I believe I have such a large number of metaphysical clients not only because our work lends itself well to that genre, but also because we hold many of the same belief and feelings as our clients. This allows us to intuitively create designs that fit the energy of each person.”

Visit www.cyclopsstudios.com and look through our extensive and beautiful portfolio of not only live web sites, but business cards, logos, brochures and many other items. You’ll be amazed!

Roy Rivers

He signed with AGR/Universal in Germany in 2004, and then released a John Denver tribute record in 2005 (“Thank God I’m A Country Boy”) which included 6 John’s songs and 6 of his own. The title cut, a duet with Dolly Parton, went straight to #1 on the country music charts in Europe. Two other self-penned songs, “What Our Love Is Not About”, and “Oh Railroad”, went to #2 and #4. Roy also had the honor of receiving the German/American Country Music Hall of Fame award on behalf of John Denver in 2005. In 2006 Roy and Dolly won the European Country Music Association award’s Vocal Duet of the Year.

“My songs speak to the feelings and emotions I experience in life. Almost all of my songs have a story behind them. Through my music I hope to instill a little more hope, a little more understanding and tolerance, and a little more love for one another.”

He is currently writing for his next record of all original music to be released early in 2008.
For photos, music, videos and Roy’s CD visit: www.royrivers.com

Patricia Banker

However, I do somehow seem to get a few things done…and the older I get the more I realize just how little time I’ve got left to do the rest! But just so I don’t come across as a some sort of dallying dilettante, I’ll list some things I have managed to accomplish: I did obtain degrees in Art and English (with the help of those roommates!) from a fairly prestigious (at least according to their promotional literature) university. I found – and have stayed married to – a great guy for 26 years. I’ve raised (with a tremendous amount of help from their dad) 3 boys to the ages of 24, 23, & 21 who (so far) have brought us much more joy than pain. I’ve edited and published 4 books, one of which still generates enough income to enable me to occasionally buy someone else’s book. I have been the editor of 3 magazines (spanning 8 years), somehow making sure most deadlines got met. I wrote a nationally syndicated newspaper column for 5 years (okay, I probably did miss a few deadlines). I owned a full-services design studio that generated enough income to pay my bills until, in a state of postpartum psychosis, I started my own magazine. I taught art in both public and parochial schools. In fact, my whole life I’ve felt slightly out of sync…doing something just because it felt like the right thing, even though others saw it as weird or peculiar. I’ve learned to accept it as a compliment when the very people who smirked at something I was doing, turn around and do the same thing 5 years later because now it has become cool or trendy. And I continue to have a lot of expensive “learning experiences.” I think that’s why these saints appeal to me so much. They did what they were inspired to do, despite public opinion and “common” wisdom. The similarity stops there, however: The most painful torture I’ve yet to endure at the hands of adversaries is boredom; I’m still trying to figure out my own “spirituality;” and no saint would ever write this much about herself! More about Patricia Banker at: www.FolkloricArts.com

In The Call – Awakening the Angelic Human, Toni Sar’h Petrinovich writes about this search for wholeness, within and without, and clarifies many of our age-old questions. Do angels exist? Are there angelic humans? Is the search for the angelic a call from our souls to fulfill an interconnectedness that knows no physical bounds, but opens us to the discovery that this angelic “spirit” is already within us? -that there are angels in human form. She helps us understand the angelic realm, its purpose and focus and our possible agreement with it.

Set off down the trail of the paranormal and read about:
-A ghost hunt in a Connecticut coffee shop with lay religious demonologist David Considine.
-Spending the night with the ghost of Miss Lily at St. Augustine, Florida’s historic St. Francis Inn.
-Spiritualist minister Rev. Rose Vanden Eynden’s abilities to talk with the dead.
-The search for the headless inmate on a ghost hunt at West Virginia’s Moundsville State Penitentiary.

Spiritual partnerships are not exclusively for couples in marriage or relationships; they can be created in families, between friends, in the workplace, on sports teams, at school – anywhere two or more individuals decide to create a relationship as equals in order to grow spiritually. For example, among co-workers, even if one is the boss, another is the manager, and others are hourly employees, the commitment of each is to his or her own spiritual growth, although co-workers of different job levels have different responsibilities in the workplace. Their intention to grow spiritually with every interaction rather than blame or judge each other when reactions occur becomes the defining point of their relationship.

Now that you know what Gary Zukav and Linda Francis mean by “spiritual partnership,” you will better understand the Spiritual Partnership Guidelines. Because spiritual partnership is a new relationship dynamic, creating partnerships of this nature will take practice. Gary and Linda suggest that you use the Spiritual Partnership Guidelines daily and see for yourself the changes that you make in your life. Then if you are drawn, please join Gary Zukav and Linda Francis, on one of their seminars or retreats this year, where they will share with you the beauty and empowerment of this type of relationship.

Co-written by a beading expert (Clare Vaughn) and one of the leading lights in modern Paganism (John Michael Greer), this book will garner an eager audience–from beginners to elders–looking for new inspiration in their personal spiritual practice. Throughout the book, Greer and Vaughn have included fascinating history and lore as well as crystal properties, Pagan symbology, and deeply meaningful prayers and rituals to use with the rosaries.