Every year, 30 July is the UN International Day of Human Trafficking. A network of Catholic nuns and their collaborators have launched a world-wide campaign to take on the $150-billion second criminal human trafficking industry.
July 2021 Full Moon – Guru Purnima
The July Full Moon of 2021 will be on occasion of Guru Purnima, sometimes called Vyasa Purnima, the occasion when Sage Vyasa completed dictation of the Bhagavad Gita to Ganesha. It is an occasion without blemish. Guru Purnima is also celebrated by Buddhists in the honour of Gautama Buddha to commemorate the day when Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Spiritual Effort and Covid-19
A teaching was given by Sri Sathya Sai Baba: as the feeling, so the result. How you feel about matters comes to motion: e→motion. How you feel about Covid-19 is the result, the life you will create for yourself.
Jupiter and the Full Moon
The time of eclipses has passed us by, and the June Full Moon is in Sagittarius, in the nakshatra of Mula, the galactic centre. The solstice passed by several days ago, Jupiter is retrograde and finally moving after station, and has much effect and multiplying of energies at this time.
Grounding with the Light
For some, Ascension (and its physical comparts) can be a troublesome time. Here, a short visualisation is offered. This offering comes from the future. If you know of the Wingmakers, of you know of Andromeda Val, then you will know of the Pleiadian-Sirian-Arcturian Council of Light, who are the bringers of this message. It is important to know – and integrate – that we are not alone, that we are always receiving help from the people from the stars! The Starpeople.
Listen, Listen, Listen
Religion was originally tasked with providing its adherents with a personal connection to the Divine. Fear of the Divine was introduced, along with adherence to doctrine and dogma, which brought up the notion of “the faith“. The real purpose of “the faith” was to connect people to the Divine – in their practice. Divinity is the present. Find it. It is here and is waiting for you.
International Yoga Day
International Yoga Day is celebrated worldwide on 20 June of each year. Yoga is an ancient tradition which has many applications. Individuals practice yoga all over the world, and gain benefit the asana poses and excercises bestow. Other forms of yoga still the mind within, and grant inner peace and stillness. The United Nations proclaimed International Day of Yoga in 2014. The day is growing in popularity each year. This year, due Covid-19 and social distancing in various nations, there may be some restrictions on mass public yoga events.
Shani Jayanti 2021
Shani Jayanti is believed to be the day when Lord Shani, one of the Planets, made its appearance on Earth. In 2021, the date of Shani Jayanti is June 10. Shani is feared by many people as Shanaishchara has the capacity to create malefic influence on the horoscope and thus in their lives. This is simply Shani following his task and handing out karma as selected by the individual for the current lifetime. Shani follows dharma. Nothing more, nothing less.
Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse – June 2021
In June 2021, two weeks after the total lunar eclipse on May 26, some locations in Russia, Greenland, and Canada will see a “ring of fire” annular solar eclipse. If the weather permits it, locations in the United States, China, Mongolia, and Northern Europe will see a partial solar eclipse. This eclipse is conjunct a combust and retrograde Mercury, and Rahu. Mars is debilitated at this time, and Saturn is retrograde.
World Oceans Day, 2021
“The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods” is the theme for World Oceans Day 2021, as well as a declaration of intentions that launches a decade of challenges to get the Sustainable Development Goal 14, “Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources”, by 2030. The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth.
The ocean produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen, it is home to most of earth’s biodiversity, and is the main source of protein for more than a billion people around the world. Not to mention, the ocean is key to our economy with an estimated 40 million people being employed by ocean-based industries by 2030.
Even though all its benefits, the ocean is now in need of support.
Global Day of Parents
Emphasizing the critical role of parents in the rearing of children, the Global Day of Parents recognises that the family has the primary responsibility for the nurturing and protection of children. For the full and harmonious development of their personality, children should grow up in a family environment and in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding. Sri Sathya Sai Baba says that parents are “pay-rents” and that we should pay the rent of respect to our parents.
Full Moon / Lunar Eclipse – May 2021
The next Full Moon in the month of May will – at the maximum time of Full Moon – will be fully hidden and eclipsed at the same time, on 26 May 2021. This particular full Moon is called a Super Full Moon (it is closer to the Earth) and a Blood Moon (it is a total lunar eclipse).
Vesak Day
Buddhists all over the world will celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha today, May 26, a day that is also a public holiday in many south asian nations. However, Vesak Day this year will be a lot more muted once again considering the rise in community Covid-19 cases in these countries. Many public places, including places of worship, have had to stop in-person events and reduce their occupancies significantly. This means that many of the rituals, processions and temple visits that normally happen on Vesak Day will not be able to go on as planned. Despite the changes, Vesak Day is still an incredibly special day for Buddhists.
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. Covid-19 had had significant impact on Cultural Diversity, Dialogue and Development. We look to the origin of this day, and what Sri Sathya Sai Baba tells about culture.
International Day of Light
The International Day of Light is be held on May 16th every year, the anniversary of the first successful operation of the laser in 1960 by physicist and engineer, Theodore Maiman. The laser is a perfect example of how a scientific discovery can yield revolutionary benefits to society in communications, healthcare and many other fields. The International Day of Light is not just about lasers and science. It also includes aspects of art, culture, entertainment – everywhere light is present in fact!
