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DEVACHAN AND THE HEAVEN-WORLD
by Bruce Johnson
The means to attaining heaven in many orthodox religions is a pretty straight-forward procedure. The individual physically dies after only one lifetime, and is judged in the after-life usually by the son of the religion’s deity. If the soul is determined to have done enough good while on Earth, they are admitted into an eternal paradise or heaven. Those souls who a single incarnation didn’t merit blissful life in heaven, find themselves being punished, and sometimes tortured in a physical fiery hell, or it’s parallel. In addition to these two expressions of spirit world existence, some religions, like Catholicism, include an intermediate or “purgatory” level of the spirit world where individuals undergo purification prior to ascending into a permanent heaven.
The true nature of the spirit world with its diverse planes and subplanes is more complex than the traditional religionist recognizes. All dense physical planets are surrounded by six interpenetrating spheres of consciousness, as well as the four invisible etheric subplanes of the physical plane. Interpenetrating the etheric plane, but extending well beyond it is the astral plane with its seven subplanes.
The higher subdivisions of the astral plane contain the materialistic heaven of the religious fundamentalist. Interpenetrating the denser astral plane surrounding Earth and encompassing it, is the mental plane with it’s seven sub-planes. The lower subplanes of causal plane include the Devachanic plane that humans experience as part of their spiritual life between incarnations.
Some occult philosophy authors designate the three higher subplanes of the mental sphere as the causal level of consciousness, and identify its four lower subplanes as the mental sphere. This writer acknowledges both a mental sphere composed of seven subplanes, and a interpenetrating causal sphere beyond the mental sphere, also with seven subplanes. The causal sphere of awareness is the home of our Higher Selves, or immortal Souls before, during, and after temporary physical embodiments on Earth.
The Devachan is called the plane of illusion because the hopes, dreams, unfulfilled desires and earthly religious expectations of individuals come true and are absolutely real to the person subjectively experiencing them. Combined with these are bliss-filled memories of people, places, and experiences from the previous earth life.
Devachan is a place of reward for the good thoughts, words, unselfish acts and goodwill demonstrated while on Earth. The Devachanee lives in a self-created ongoing dream filled only with ecstasy and total unalloyed joyousness. No pain, sorrow, grief or frustration intrudes on the complete elation of the soul in Devachan. Living in their own dreams of intense rapture, Devachanees are completely unaware of events taking place on Earth. Devachan experience can be very brief or last decades, centuries, or longer, depending upon the soul and their spiritual development level.
Recognizing that time doesn’t exist in the afterlife but is a function of our physical brain, the average duration in Devachan for Earth inhabitants between incarnations is roughly around 250 of our years. Prior to their entrance into Devachan, humans experience purification on the astral plane that is rapid for the primarily good soul, and proportionately longer for individuals requiring greater karmic cleansing. In Devachan, the person not only receives a rest between incarnations, but absorbs the experiences of the previous lifetime and translates them into abilities and capacities the new personality will take into their next incarnation.
Bruce Johnson has over 30 years of study in the fields of Ancient Wisdom and occultism. He has taught classes on a wide range of topics, from Atlantis to mediums to Zoroaster. He is also a Spiritualist minister, with a background in spiritual astrology. He lives in Colorado with his wife and their cat.
COPPER RINGS
by Bob Romero
I read a very interesting book called “Slim Spurling’s Universe” by Cal Garrison, about the amazing work that Slim Spurling did. Slim Spurling was a cowboy, blacksmith, handyman, scientist, alchemist, healer and metaphysicist. And those were just some of the talents that I could recall. Using the science of Nikola Tesla, Slim developed Light-Life™ Tools. These tools are copper rings that have resonant frequencies to provide positive effects on people and the environment. Slim also merged the rings with coils to produce other tools such as the Acu-Vac coil, the Feed Back coil, the Nose Mask, the Acupressure tool, and the Harmonizers. There are many great stories in the book on how Slim used the rings to heal people, increase agricultural production, lessen storms, and even reduce the brown cloud in Denver in the 1990’s using Harmonizers. What was amazing was that when I googled Slim, I found his website and found that the production continues not too far from where I live, and they were having a free webinar the very next day on how to use the rings. Slim passed away in 2007, but his work continues on his website and the rings are sold there and most are made with gold and silver.
What led me to read the book, was when my chiropractor (of course) used some copper rings to treat me. I felt really good and when I mentioned them to the owners of The Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore, they recommended that I read the book about Slim Spurling. However, the rings that my chiropractor used, were from another scientist, inventor, and metaphysicist by the name of Alan Drobnak. Alan spent years of research and development on his own to develop a new plateau of service to humanity. Alan has his own proprietary method of producing the copper rings and infuses different frequencies to enhance the effects of the rings. His work is also based on the science of Nikola Tesla and other scientists. The copper rings are made using ancient measures called the cubits. You may have heard of the cubits from the measurement of Noah’s Arc or from the Egyptian Pyramids. Depending on the culture, the cubit was different lengths whether it was Hebrew, Egyptian, Greek or Roman. The cubit measurements that both Slim and Alan use to make the rings, are the Sacred Cubit, the Lost Cubit, and the Empowerment Cubit. Each of the ancient cubit lengths have specific frequencies that are associated with spiritual qualities. In addition to these rings, Alan has many other varieties of tools that use these frequencies to improve the human condition and the environment which I will continue to explore, but for now, I will focus on the rings.
These images are borrowed from Alan Drobnak’s website – https://freqe1.com.
When the ends of the wire are joined, it forms a tensor field. Alan calls his rings, “Journey Rings” as they help us on our path physically, mentally, and spiritually and are based on these cubit measurements. On Alan’s website, he states that “In a straight line the Sacred Cubit measures 20.63 inches and emits a frequency of 144 MHZ. The Lost Cubit is 23.49 inches and emits 177 MHZ. The Empowerment Cubit is 28.85748 inches and emits 188 MHZ”. As mentioned, earlier, Alan adds his own scalar frequencies to enhance the positive qualities of the rings and makes 2-wire and 4-wire rings. So, the Sacred Journey Ring based on the Sacred Cubit helps with all things physical. The Lost Journey Ring is based on the Lost Cubit and helps to manifest mental and creative tasks. The Empowerment Journey Ring helps us to align with our Higher Self and this ring can be held during meditation.
I met Alan at a Metaphysical Fair and purchased the three rings described above. They come in different lengths from a one fourth of a cubit all the way up to three cubits. After holding the rings in my hands, I could feel them tingling and my hands start to warm up. I took them to my acupuncturist, and she could feel the energy. She said to put the Sacred Journey Ring with my Purple Energy Plate that I wrote about in a previous article, underneath my back when I slept. My lower back used to be very stiff when I would first wake up. The first morning after doing that, I had no stiffness, and I could move a lot easier especially during yoga. I showed the Sacred Journey Ring to my massage therapist who uses Reiki, and she said that the ring had a very masculine energy and was complimentary to the feminine energy of the Purple Energy Plate. When I put my hands inside the Empowerment Journey Ring during meditation, they become very hot. I have an EMF detector app on my phone and when I would put it real close to my monitor or to my computer, it would go from green to orange. When I put the Sacred ring around the phone it went back to green. One evening I had a splitting headache. One that would require an Advil for it to away by next morning. I put the Sacred Journey Ring on my head and meditated to a track from EquiSync and the headache was completely gone in thirty minutes and I didn’t have to worry about any side effects from the Advil. Those were just my initial reactions to the rings. On Alan’s website at https://freqe1.com , user feedback is under the shop tab, and there are lots and lots of testimonials about how the rings helped with relationships, anxiety, sleep, calming dogs, and so on. One user said that the rings helped with her cranial sacral therapy. When I asked my chiropractor about how he uses the rings, he responded “I love using the journey rings on patients with trauma. They help get the patient go back in frequency much quicker. I place the Sacred ring on the body while I’m working on them and all balances quicker and for longer. It is also great for anxiety and depression. The pendants help with ADHD and bipolar disorders. They are a great set of tools in care of patients”.
As with other holistic practitioners, there is a disclaimer on Alan’s website that the rings do not claim to heal any illness or health condition. But I like the fact that there are no bad side effects and I have my own reactions to go off of as well as the results that my chiropractor has had. Alan feels that this is his soul’s purpose to help people in any way he can with the rings, and he provides these copper rings at very reasonable costs. I plan on using them to help me on my spiritual path.
Editor’s note: Slim Spurling’s Light-Life™ Tools and Alan Drobnak’s Journey Rings are not available for purchase through the Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore. Alan Drobnak’s copper tools are available through his website – https://freqe1.com.
Bob Romero has been a diligent student of esoteric spiritual subjects and metaphysics for many years, with a life-long quest for answers. He has submitted new and original articles that focus on life lessons and experiences he wishes to share with our readers and the world.
JULY 2024 ASTROLOGY UPDATE
by Roy Neal
We begin the month of July with Neptune going retrograde on Tuesday, July 2nd. Some disappointment and confusion could be our experience as Neptune begins its retrograde motion.
Mercury enters Leo and the Moon enters Gemini also on Tuesday, July 2nd. This indicates the importance of self expression and communicating our true feelings to others.
A New Moon in Cancer on July 5th symbolizes a new beginning in our way of dealing with home, family and emotional security. Nurturing ourselves as well as others will help us grow our emotional bonds with family and friends.
Venus enters the sign of Leo on Thursday, July 11th. Our urge to have fun, be creative and share these experiences with others is in major focus. Spending time with family and friends who have children is favored.
A First Quarter Phase Moon occurs in Libra on Saturday, July 13th. Spending time with a special friend or loved one will support our experience of shared value and emotional well-being.
Mars enters Gemini on Saturday, July 20th. Our desire now is to share our ideas and information with others. Activities of mutual interest will inspire us to express more of our authentic selves.
A Full Moon occurs in Capricorn on Sunday, July 21st. This added light on a Summer evening can inspire family picnics and romantic connections with someone special.
The Sun enters Leo early on Monday, July 22nd. Leo is a sign of creative self-expression of our heart-felt desires. Creative self-expression and romantic experiences will be common. Our focus is on doing what we love and having a lot of fun doing it.
Mercury enters Virgo on Thursday, July 25th. We might be mentally preparing our children to return to school or making plans for new projects that will improve our home or office.
Chiron goes retrograde in Aries on Friday, July 26th. This is a time of reflection on our ability to honor and express our authentic self.
A Last Quarter Phase Moon occurs in Taurus on Saturday, July 27th. Practical matters and decisions regarding what we truly want and value are a priority.
Roy Neal is a professional astrologer with a private practice in the Denver area. Roy is available for personal chart updates by calling his land line at 720-962-4633 or emailing him at rneal2748@aol.com.
CANCER, the crab in 2024
by Roy Neal
June 20 to July 19
The Sun enters the zodiac sign of Cancer on Thursday, June 20th. Cancer is a water sign ruled by the Moon. The Moon represents our emotional nature and how we relate with women and our mother. The key phrase for Cancer is “I Feel.” The Cancer person is sensitive; they can be intuitive and psychic, they are also very emotional although they do not always show it.
The Cancer person is primarily concerned with home, family and personal security. Cancers can be very protective of their family, friends and their own emotional feelings. Cancers are often good cooks who desire to nurture and nourish others.
Like the phases of the Moon the feelings of the Cancer person are changeable; they can also be sensitive to the feelings and moods of others. They create an environment that is secure and safe for their family and themselves.
If you are fortunate to be a member of their family or tribe you will not lack for any nourishment or emotional support.
Roy Neal is a professional astrologer with a private practice in the Denver area. He is available for personal chart updates and readings by calling his land line at 720-962-4633 or sending him an email at rneal2748@aol.com.