Module 1 – Achene (Seeds)

Achene is the botanical name for the seeds of roses. Rose seeds germinate within the rosehip, the fruit created by the blooming flower. They are deeply symbolic of the sometimes hidden but nonetheless powerful potential within.

In this opening session we will reflect on the new seeds we are planting in our lives with our intention and our activity.

When we want to grow roses, we must plant rose seeds. There’s no use planting a turnip seed and expecting a rose plant to grow. So we become clear with intention and focus, directing our energies with wisdom.

Module 2 – Yidam (Propagation)

When you propagate a rose plant you reproduce a new plant from a simple cutting of the parent plant. Rooted cuttings will create replicas of their parents.

In Eastern mystery traditions, the internalisation of an enlightened divine being, and visualising oneself as holding that energy within and uniting with it, is known as a yidam practice or meditation on the deity. In many ways, it is the practice of propagating the seeds of the divine within ourselves.

This practice of ‘sacred propagation’ awakens us to the divine presence of Our Lady within our souls. We emulate Our Lady at a spiritual level, not to lose ourselves, but to become one with her loving grace. In doing so we discover our real selves and become spiritually empowered to express our true inner potential.

Module 3 – Flower of Life (Blooming)

In this module, we contemplate what is blooming in our souls, in our hearts, in our lives. When we start to bloom spiritually, our lives begin to change because our minds have changed.

We may heal from the inside first but eventually, our outer lives evolve to mirror the beauty within. This is the blossoming of the soul.

The Flower of Life is an ancient symbol that represents creative manifestation. Mother Mary is the Flower of Life in human form, allowing for divine birthing to happen through her without resistance or distortion, and with great trust and confidence. The uplifting and healing effects of such faithful creative blooming are widespread and inspiring. How is your soul asking for you to allow for manifestation to happen? Our Lady can help us find our soul’s own authentic clarity, confidence and creativity.

Module 4 – Soul Perfume (Pollination)

In this module, we contemplate what it is to truly experience spiritual protection with Our Lady. Roses have thorns of protection. Protection and defensiveness are two different things. To make our protection sacred, meaningful and conscious allows us to feel safe to open up. We feel expressive rather than exposed. And then our energies can flow and be received and shared by others for the greater good.

Allowing ourselves to be seen, heard or felt for the beauty of our authentic soul nature requires a deep and steady sense of self-worth, as well as courage and grace. Others may not always see things as you do, especially when you are spiritually moving ahead of the curve, and such is the case with the souls seeking to radiate the higher loving consciousness of Venus on Earth. Yet those who are capable of receiving what you are offering will be attracted to your sacred essence like pollinators to perfume, like blessed bees to blooming flowers. This session focuses on relaxation, confidence and trust in the creative manifesting potency of the soul.

Module 5 – Deep Rest (Dormancy)

It takes ten times the energy to produce seeds than it does to produce flowers. In order to bloom, roses must be allowed to rest and renew themselves. The dormant period is a time for the rose to reorient its energies from outer blooming to focus on inner renewal and readying for the next cycle.

The soul goes through similar phases, sometimes radical and dramatic, at other times more subtle. Wisdom and faith are required to recognise and follow the natural flow of energy. This will allow new forms to manifest in accordance with divine timing.

Roses need coldness to go into dormancy. They need water. These are yin or feminine energies. In an energetic sense, the yin qualities move inwards and downwards. They ground and anchor us, like a spiritual equivalent to a refreshing deep slumber. During this session we seek to become conscious of where we need to replenish, release and drop deeper within to find the powerful faith of our hearts, knowing that in letting go, new life can and will occur. Here we find the courage to continue, even through the times of not knowing.

Module 6 – Our Lady, Priestess of Venus (Blessing)

In this module, we nourish our souls with devotion to any of Our Lady’s forms from the Rosa Mystica program which will be intuitively selected to feature as the focal point for contemplation and sharing. Participants may like to share their experiences of the forms of Our Lady that resonated most strongly for them at certain times in their lives.

We will consider and meditate upon the light of Venus. This sublime sacred feminine radiance is the same light that awakens in matter and in the cells of our bodies, as we become more conscious. This is the light of the awakened soul, like a beautiful lamp glowing with warmth and reassurance. Where is there light in our lives? What ways support us in accessing that light and being that light in our world? What is it in our own bodies, minds and souls that is trying to become more conscious, expressive and free? The protective and loving light of Our Lady as the light of Venus encourages this process.

Together with Our Lady we shine the light of love and soul to help each other see more readily and find our most authentic, beautiful way for the greater good.

Module 7 – The Practice, The Rosary of Venus

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