Myth of the Moon Goddess - The Aradia Chronicles, Books One, Two and Three

by Rane, April

  Just as the sun set, Alyanna was given another drink of tea from one of the young maidens. No words were exchanged, but she knew she was to close and rest her eyes, so that by dark she could lay back and study the sky for the latter part of her test. Breathing very deep she looked forward to the internal light show that was usually a benefit of the tea. Closing her eyes, she went within.

  Instead of the vivid shapes and colors she normally saw, a vision of an island appeared in her mind’s eye. Seeing a sensual and ravishingly beautiful woman, she realized it was she in the future, it gave her quite a shock. She was very tall, taller than any of the women in her clan, slender but shapely. For a moment, she worried that if she had no bulk, she would not make a good warrior priestess. But then feelings of being a woman washed over her young body and flooded her mind.

  As she watched, a giant of a man appeared in the vision. It was obvious by their stance and weapons that she and he were going to battle with each other. Yet he was smiling. At that moment, the vision faded and she desperately tried to call it back. Alyanna had had many visions, but she could not shake the unusual feelings that had come with this one. It was not just a vision. She was there. She was a woman with a woman’s desires. Her heart knew this man. What she felt about him was contrary to all that she had heard of the treacherous evils of men. She wondered, why then would she do battle with him?

  Night slid around her body, stealing the remnants of her jumbled thoughts. Reluctantly she forced herself to the task at hand. Lying back she opened her eyes, and began searching the sky for the horse and rider that was part of her test. Presently she fell asleep, and dreamed the horse and rider were in the constellation known as the Big Bear. It was said to have a tail, though everyone knew bears have no tails. In her mind she heard the name Mizare, for the horse, and Suha, for the rider.

  When she awoke, she looked toward the constellation of the Bear. In the part known as the tail, right there in the middle, she spotted a small star off to the left that she had not seen before. It was so close to the bigger one, that most would easily overlook the double star. She had found the horse and rider, passing her test; she was sure of it! Going back to sleep with a huge smile, she reveled in the fact that tomorrow would be her day. There would be a festival in her honor. Strange, the other young girls could honor her, but they could not, nor did they want to be her friend.

  A half smile was on her face as she awoke. Standing above her Nisca asked, “And the strange smile, it is for what purpose?”

  Alyanna brushed the sleep from her eyes. “Mizare is the name of the horse and Suha is the rider… they are here.” And she drew on the ground the Bear and tail and pointed out which star had the rider.

  “And so you are ready for your festival,” said Nisca with a huge grin.

  “Oh yes, and for my special day I would like to go down by the river and be like one of the fishes. I will return when the performance is about to begin.”

  “Come when you hear the horn,” Nisca said, trying to look stern, “You need to be dressed by the maidens for the sacred ritual.”

  Alyanna stood up, a rare look of defiance upon her face. Producing a large leather pouch she said, “I have my fur skin from the big cat and my special robe. I will adorn my hair and oil myself. It will be more sacred that way. When the girls dress me, there is jealousy as we spoke of before.”

  “Have you prayed to the Goddess Themis on this account,” asked Nisca? “After all, it is the custom to have the maidens dress….”

  “I know,” Alyanna interrupted, “but not following through with custom will not interfere with my going to the temple. I will be the youngest warrior priestess ever crowned in The Temple of Themis, for I have seen that in a vision.”

  “So be it then, who am I to argue with a vision,” said Nisca with a hardy chuckle.

  When the horn sounded, Alyanna had just finished oiling her body. Her robe lay in readiness, as well as the skin of the big cat and the flowered wreath she had made for her hair. Quickly stepping into the robe, she put the cat skin over one of her shoulders and placed the flowers on her head, all the while singing the praises of Ma-Bellona and Themis, beloved goddesses worshiped by their clan.

  “A-lee-an-na, A-lee-an-na, the women and children chanted her welcome as she was escorted to the dais, where a special chair awaited. During the performance she was enraptured, partly because of the herbs, but also because it depicted a friendly leader, always laughing with her clan and turning a blind eye when her friends stole from others in the group. The performance truly answered her questions of why it was so important that others saw her as a leader. For no one listened to the ineffective queen that was being portrayed in the play by Phadra, and the clan lost everything when it was invaded by a rival tribe. Alyanna also received a deeper understanding of how she could help and guide others more effectively when she was revered as an oracle and their queen.

  Awakening in her bed, famished after sleeping for nearly three days, she gorged herself with helping after helping. Eating enough for a month, or at least her teachers teasingly told her so, as her ecstatic mother looked on with pride. It was obvious that Thea, never wanting to be a leader looked forward to the next few years as her daughter matured and continued to take over the reins. Thea would then be able to spend her time teaching and playing with the little ones of the clan. She missed that, other duties always seemed to get in the way.

  After Nisca and the women of the council left their hut, Thea remarked to Alyanna the noticeable difference in her stance.

  “Yes,” said Alyanna, “I have always been uncomfortable about the fact that I was taller than the other girls of my age. But today I had a vision of the future. I will not stop growing for quite some time it seems. And that is good, for apparently someday I will do battle with a bear.”

  Perplexed her mother questioned, “A bear?”

  Alyanna did not answer, her eyes glazed over as the same island, its peculiar setting, and the bear of a man that she had seen earlier appeared. The vision washed all thoughts of where she was, or who she was with from her mind.

  Strange stirrings of being a woman charged her body with heat, and she instinctively touched her breast. Her nipples ached with a hunger she did not understand, as stimulating currents ran through her female parts. Feeling a yearning that was all too familiar, yet she had never felt it before today, she thought, at least not in this lifetime.

  The Seven Color Ray or Sacred Ray system is not a new concept. I received an initiation into this belief system thirty years ago upon reading the works of Helena P. Blavatsky as well as Alice Bailey. These incredible women penned their books in the late 19th and early 20th century, being the first to bring the knowledge of the Color Rays to the West. Reading these books pushed me to delve deeper into the mysteries of the rays. After a series of profound meditations on this subject I found that I was able to tap into my own color ray information, which gave me a clearer understanding of the lessons that would help me evolve as an individual. Shortly after, one of my spirit guides began to channel the information for others.

  The ancient occult belief of the seven rays has appeared in many esoteric philosophies as far back as the 6th century B.C. It has been part of the Western culture as Gnosticism and part of the Hindu belief system since the post-Vedic era. In Rome it was part of the Mithraic Mysteries and in the Catholic Church it can be seen in its texts and its iconic art-work as early as the Byzantine era. Some esoteric Christians speak of the Virgin Mary as the Goddess Theotokos, who filters the divine spirit of the Holy Ghost through her, which emanates the spectrum of light that we know of as the Sacred Rays.

  I read somewhere that the Goddess Theotokos stands at the portal of time and from the center of her being pours forth Seven Sacred Rays, each ray a vibrational bridge to earthly worlds, and each bridge holds the lessons that allow you to grow spiritually. I wish I could share with you who wrote this sentiment, but I have since lost the knowledge of where it came from. But I do reme
mber clearly that at the end of this beautiful writing were the words-

  “Know thy color and you shall know thyself.”

  Below is just a partial listing of the lessons offered through the frequency of each color.

  1. Red is the color of the Ray of Sacred Purpose and Will

  *The Goddess of this Ray is called

  Enchantress of the Wheel of Life and Death

  It is the objective of this Ray to supply power and passionate intensity to evolve all beings upon planet earth. The life force of the human body is emanated from the frequency of this Ray. Entities born under this Ray have the ability to ignite others with passion and to assist them in finding a purpose or direction in life.

  ~ The lessons that will be offered to a soul that chooses the Red Ray will be of the nature of security. They must learn to accept their families as they are, or loss of a family member early on, recognizing that their family of origin was picked by them to assist them in the lessons of the Red Ray. They will need to learn to express a passion for living, and recognize they will be challenged in some way to learn survival skills. They will need to discover how to become responsible, and to live an honorable life.

  On earth when the soul refuses the lessons offered by this Ray- it negates life and chooses anger over love-lethargy over passion- malice over honor.

  Key words: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

  2. Orange is the color of the Ray of Sacred Love and Wisdom

  *The Goddess of this Ray is called

  The Enchantress of Cosmic Attraction

  “It is the objective of this Ray to condition life with Divine Love, and to instill unity within all creation. The love force of the human body is emanated from this ray. It is this ray that presides over the life force of the entire universe. Entities born under this Ray have the ability to unite opposing forces and instill courage in others.

  ~ The lessons that will be offered to a soul that chooses the Orange Ray will be to form sacred unions of trust and honor within relationships, to honor the continuation of life and to gather wisdom by loving or understanding their enemies.

  On earth when the soul refuses the lessons offered by this Ray– it negates love and chooses hate over understanding-moral turpitude over integrity- non-involvement over intimacy

  Key words: Love thy enemy

  3. Yellow is the color of the Ray of Sacred Action and Intelligence

  *The Goddess of this Ray is called, Enchantress of Records.

  It is the objective of this Ray to give articulation to Divine Intelligence. This ray provides the underlying intelligence of nature. It is the force that animates human thought. Its purpose is to reveal the Mind of the Goddess within the consciousness of humans. This is the ray most associated with karma, for it holds the memory of all that has ever been, what was, and what is to be. Entities born under this Ray have the ability to be leaders, and through their intelligence and their passionate nature they can inspire others.

  ~ The lessons that will be offered to a soul that chooses the Yellow Ray will be to form self - esteem and personal honor, to develop integrity, to learn the difference between strength and courage and to recognize life as a precious gift.

  On earth, when a soul refuses the lessons offered by this Ray – it negates honor and chooses mistrust over trust– dishonesty over truth- limitation over self-awakening.

  Key Words: Honor Oneself

  4. Green is the color of the Ray of Sacred Harmony through Conflict

  *The Goddess of this Ray is The Enchantress

  that is the Seed and the Eternal Flower.

  It is the objective of this Ray to create a sense of beauty and balance within all manifest life. Earth is a polarized experience. The function of this ray is to find resolution to opposing forces. Abundance is offered through the Green Ray and is achieved when the individual finds appeal and harmony in its everyday surroundings. Entities that are governed by this Ray have the ability to see and understand both sides of any difficulty, therefore they make good mediators.

  ~ The lessons that will be offered to a soul that chooses the Green Ray will be to form a nature of compassion and love for humanity. To develop a sense of true justice for those who have chosen to be enemies as well as those who befriend. It is left to them to develop a sense of tranquility in the face of adversity and to always lead with an open heart.

  On earth when a soul refuses the lessons offered by this Ray– it negates compassion and chooses aloofness over empathy - bitterness over forgiveness - indifference over loving concern.

  Key Words: Forgiveness is Divine Power

  5. Blue is the color of the Ray of Sacred Knowledge and Will

  *The Goddess of this Ray is called Enchantress of Knowledge

  It is the object of this Ray to illuminate the Divine through the pursuit of spiritual knowledge. In other words, Know Thyself and the universe will unfold before you, allowing you to discern Truth from lies. This Ray teaches –thy will be done- through an understanding of karma. Entities that are born to this Ray have the ability to open the gates of knowledge –thereby gaining wisdom and understanding, with which they can assist mankind.

  ~ The lessons that will be offered to a soul that chooses the Blue Ray will be to form a gentle nature and to use their intelligence to observe and/ or to teach without criticism. This Ray needs to develop a sense of pride with humility.

  On earth when a soul refuses to learn the lessons offered by this Ray- it negates awareness and chooses apathy over perception – indifference over mindfulness – talking over listening

  Key Words: Thy Will be Done

  6. Indigo is the color of the Ray of Sacred Idealism

  *The Goddess of the Ray is called Enchantress,

  Flame of Spiritual Desire

  It is the object of this Ray to bring vision and spiritual desire to those that are receptive to it. The Third Eye Ray reminds humans to gaze upwardly, to reach and to aspire toward a higher essence. Entities that are governed by the Sixth Ray tend to devote their lives to ideals that lift humanity into the realm of Spirit.

  ~ The lessons that will be offered to a soul that chooses the Indigo Ray will be in what manner and to what end they will use the gift of clairvoyance and prophecy that is bestowed upon them.

  On earth when a soul refuses the lessons offered by this Ray– it negates intuitive sight and chooses tunnel vision over clarity – darkness over light – censure and criticism over approval.

  Key Words: Seek Only Truth

  7. Purple and White are the colors of the Ray of Ceremonial Magic

  *The Goddess of this Ray is called The

  Enchantress of the Magical Word

  It is the object of this Ray to bring order out of chaos. This Ray provides the energy for humanity to translate spiritual ideas into tangible realities. This can be achieved through the power of the spoken or written word. Entities with a Seventh Ray Soul are rare. They are true magicians who can create positive change in humanity through their magical words, made manifest by their actions.

  ~ The lessons that will be offered to a soul who chooses the Purple Ray will be to learn to live in the present moment and let spirit rule the body so that the body can respond to the directives of the higher self.

  On earth when a soul refuses the lessons offered by this Ray- it negates the future by choosing to live in the past over the present - the mundane over the miraculous – chaos over order.

  Key Words: Live Only in the Moment

  Deep spiritual insight can be obtained from psychics and channels that have the ability to tune into the knowledge which is revealed by the Sacred Rays. Many times this information can clear up the mystery of why some things come easy and others are very challenging, or why specific abilities seem natural and others almost impossible to accomplish.

  I find that Sacred Ray readings are best done in person, but on occasion can be accomplished over the phone. For information or to schedule an appointment, go to www.aprilrane.c
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