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The drama unfolding in this scene starts with Aquarius (green,
top center), symbolizing brotherhood/sisterhood, pouring spiritual
energies or vibrations from an urn. The vibrations from Aquarius
are being poured through the caduceus held by Mercury (blue in
center) and thus activating the healing energies of the mind. The
vibrations are then caught by a being holding a powerful symbol.
It is the six-pointed star with a circle and a dot in the center. This
symbol is known as the hex-alpha, and stands for the God or divine
spark found in each and every human.
“Shalom” is a companion piece to the 1970 “Occult Festival.”
Shalom is peace, both internal and external. We are gradually
becoming aware of the existence of other conscious beings that
are assisting us and preparing our planet for its next step when
humanity rediscovers its intuitive nature, and the Divine Feminine
becomes actively involved in planetary leadership.
One People, One Planet, Hon! - Dr. Robert R. Hieronimus
The story in this piece takes place at the Great Pyramid of Gizeh,
which according to esoteric tradition, was not just a tomb for a vainglorious
pharaoh, but was, more importantly, an initiation chamber
of the Egyptian Mystery School where self-actualizing rituals were
performed. The candidate was placed within the coffer inside the
King’s Chamber for three days, during which he traveled into the
spiritual dimensions out of his body. He would undergo certain
tests to learn who he was and why he was here on planet earth – his
purpose in life. After the ritual, the candidate would return to his
body, set his life in order according to what he learned, and then
the final, crucial step: perform selfless service to others in need.
Emanating above these vibrations is a winged being in the upper
left (pink with blond hair) carrying a six-pointed star of the
macrocosm or God-Man. This symbolizes the birth of a new race
of beings, which will be born initiates and are consciously aware of
the spiritual sciences. This initiate is a cosmic being who has found
peace within and is ready to work for peace without. Above him is
a comet, symbolizing change. The comet is headed for the moon,
symbolizing feminine consciousness. Our planet is moving toward
a change in consciousness, activating the Divine Feminine powers
to nurture the worldwide elevation of consciousness.
This drawing was originally created for a group exhibition theme
of Shalom at the Jewish Community Center in Baltimore in 1969.
“Shalom” is Hebrew for peace. In order to have peace in the outer,
physical world, we are taught to first find peace within ourselves.
Inner peace can be achieved through meditation, prayer, and selfless
service.
1969, colored pencil and pen and ink, 23” x 29”
Shalom
Altogether there are seven beings involved in this ritual. In any
initiation ceremony, there is a certain amount of danger involved in
entering the spiritual dimensions, and one must understand how
to protect oneself before beginning. Depicting this is the being in
the lower right of the drawing (purple). This is Saturn, symbolizing
karma, or one’s past and present actions. The candidate’s ethical
and moral decisions and actions play an important role in their successful
initiation. Between Saturn and Mercury is a being (pink)
holding the Ankh, symbolic of the life force. He is directing the
energy from his right hand toward Mercury’s healing caduceus.
Another winged being on the left (green) is holding a Sistrum, an
ancient Egyptian instrument, symbolizing cosmic vibrations. These
are also pointing toward Mercury’s wand.
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