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Announcing the Christening of the Planet!

by Maureen Grace Burns

Announcing the Christening of the Planet!

Universal Lightray Post from Archangel Gabriel
Synthesized by Maureen Grace Burns

Greetings Fellow Lightworkers and Spirit Companions along the Spiral Pathways,
I Am Archangel Gabriel, and I Bring You Glad Tidings!

Many uplifting and inspirational changes have recently occurred in this local universe which are vibrantly new and holistically exciting to us all, myself included, since I have recently accepted a position as one of the Archangels of the Twelfth Ray of Divine Direction. By late July 2002, the Twelve Universal Rays had been fully activated on the planet, Christening the Earth and her inhabitants with many hues of divine radiance. Each of the Twelve Universal Lightrays has one overall office or position title which is shared equally by two Archangels and one Hierarch (of human lifewave lineage) who each have their own individual Focal Point, for a grand total of thirty-six planetary Focal Points. This allows for the full manifestation of the triune energy for each of the Twelve Universal Lightrays.

Because the planet has been Christened with new divine light matrixing and destiny mapping, the prior office title of Chohan has been replaced with the new word Hierarch. Hierarch partners Hier for the Sacred Trust aspects of this position of World Service with Arch which signifies great attainment and mastery. Hierarchs are realized beings, originally from the human lifewave, who have achieved higher states of consciousness which permit them to function multidimensionally. All of them are able to raise their vibrational frequency to at least the lower octaves of the fifth dimension. Arch also symbolizes the Hierarchs' affinity and Harmonic Resonance with the two Archangels serving on the same Universal Lightray.

The word Archangel is representative of an angel who epitomizes the fullest development of the qualities, attributes, and principles of the Universal Lightray. By embodying both the highest vibrational and the lightest resonance levels, they have consistently walked their talk, earning them both the honor and the privilege of becoming an angelic chieftain. The triune qualities of Love, Light, and Power are balanced in their consciousnesses and divine matrixes. Position titles for each of the Twelve Rays, like the Mythos Transformer for the Seventh Ray, all have symbolic tonal qualities that were carefully chosen to indicate the full import of the myriad of outworkings of the diverse relationships between their names and forms throughout the eternal continuity of the intricate weavings of the Cosmic Providential Plan for this solar system, galaxy, and local universe.

Twenty-four Archangels and twelve Hierarchs have been chosen and have accepted positions as the Archangels and the Hierarchs of the Twelve Universal Lightrays. The most widely recognized list of Archangels overlighting earthly endeavors includes myself, as well as, Chamael, Jophiel, Michael, Raphael, Urriel, and Zadkiel, who are all also currently serving as one of the twenty-four Archangels of the Twelve Universal Lightrays. Although either the names or the spellings of the names of most of the other seventeen Archangels serving on the Twelve Universal Lightrays may be unfamiliar to most of you, the names of all of the Hierarchs (Arianrhod, Brighid, Cerridwen, Freya, Gautama, Germanus, Isis, Kwanyin, Maitreya, Taliesin, Sanat Kumara now known as Kumrael, and Woden), should be somewhat familiar since they all have been honored and revered (because of their earthly manifestation of divine archetypal attributes) as gods/goddesses or perfected mages/masters by many of the Sacred Pathways.

Each of the Archangels and Hierarchs of the Twelve Rays has a very distinctive soulnote or spiritual personality that reflects not only their current evolutionary status, but also their functional aspirations for the Universal Lightray on which they serve. All of them have also chosen a Focal Point (based on a multitude of factors including planetary needs, areas of specialized mastery, and personal proclivities) where they are building an energy momentum for planetary healing and upliftment.

Although none of the Archangels or Hierarchs are tethered to their Focal Points, they do spend a great deal of time there. They selected easily accessible places where people could come and visit on vacation or make a pilgrimage to for the sacred energies of the particular Universal Lightray that are focalized at the site. When the Hierarch or Archangel of the Focal Point is temporarily away, a contingent of assistant light beings and angels who are steeped in the primal essence of the focalized Universal Lightray always remain behind to offer support or to bestow an outpouring of blessings.

All of the Archangels and Hierarchs are very unique and distinctive. This is reflected in the lyrics and melody of their personal Spirit Songs, in their many hued light matrixes, and, in the tonal arrangements and precise wording of the descriptions of them and their Focal Points which follow. The words that describe the Archangels and the Hierarchs and their Focal Points listed below were carefully chosen by each of them so that they would act as ignition keys, opening windows of understanding in those who read them. Now that the Earth has crossed the threshold of a new millenium, it is time to make a quantum leap beyond the former patterns of discipleship to welcome change patternings of soul friendship and accelerated life spiral evolution, which involve dreaming new dreams and quickened growth stimulated by a steady stream of insightful knowledge and practical inspirational wisdom.

The Archangels and the Hierarchs of the Twelve Universal Lightrays and Their Planetary Focal Points

Archangels and Hierarch of First Ray - The Will Empowerers
(Archangel Ambriel, Archangel Jophael, Hierarch Kwan Yin)

Archangel Ambriel; Focal Point - Niagara Falls, USA; Horseshoe Falls, Canada. As an Archangel Ambriel brings balanced twinning, mirrored imaging, and communicative understanding to the First Ray of Will Empowerment. He guides and guards truth seekers with gentle support, as they move forward, step by step, from quarter moon imaginings to full sunlight conceptualizations. His stones are White Quartz, Moonstone, and Tigers Eye. His birds are the Raven and the Seagull. His trees are the Avocado and the Pine. His flowers are Bridal Veil, Cosmos, and Star Tulip. His essential oils are Sandalwood and Bergamot. Both the 180 ft high Niagara Falls with a crestline 1075 ft wide, located in the USA, and its 170 ft high Canadian complement, Horseshoe Falls, with a crestline 2200 ft wide, form the Focal Point of Archangel Ambriel and the First Ray. As the water continually cascades over the limestone and shale bedrock, sections break away to rest at the base of the waterfalls. There is a green belt along the Niagara River and parklands border the Niagara Falls.

Archangel Jophael; Focal Point - Mount Bachelor, Three Sisters, Oregon. As an Archangel Jophael imparts authoritative radiance, spiritual aspiration, and scrupulous impeccability to the First Ray of Will Empowerment. He teaches and blesses seekers with conscious intentionality, as they transition, step by step, from narrow minded limitation to broad vista acumen. His stones are Calcite and Micah. His bird is the Chickadee. His trees are the Beech and the Sugar Maple. His flowers are the Marigold and the Zinnia. His essential oil is Clary Sage. Three Sisters, which is located near Bend in central Oregon and the Deschutes National Forest, is the Focal Point of Archangel Jophael and the First Ray. The north side of the11,000-15,000 year old, 9,065 ft high, Mount Bachelor is easily accessible year round from the Cascade Lakes Highway. This volcano along with the Three Sisters, ( North Sister, Middle Sister, South Sister), and Broken Top comprise a geological group of five large, High Cascades cones.

Hierarch Kwanyin; Focal Point - Phrathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Kwanyin (Guanyin, Kannon, Kuan-Yin, Kwan Yin, Quan Yin, Kwannon), is a female Bodhisattva, venerated in China and Japan. When she reached enlightenment, she decided to retain her human form because of her deep heartfelt compassion for the suffering of humanity. She vowed to stay on the planet until every living creature also attained her exalted state of being. Her name means, She Who Hears the Weeping World. For many centuries in the Orient, Kwanyin has been the symbol for peace, mercy, guardianship, protection, and answered prayers. Traditionally, placing a statue or picture of her in your home, protects the family and brings good luck. Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, which is located outside Chiang Mai, Thailand, is the Focal Point for Kwanyin and the First Ray. The origins of the temple date back to sometime between 749- 1388 AD. Wat Prathat Doi is perched 3,000 feet above sea level on the side of Suthep Mountain. Thousands of pilgrims approach the temple every year by climbing the 304 steps of the steep Naga, guardian snake, stairway to heaven.

Archangels and Hierarch of Second Ray - The Matrix Synthesizers
(Archangel Hayriel. Archangel Saqrael, Hierarch Freya)

Archangel Hayriel; Focal Point - Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa. As an Archangel Hayriel conveys protective nurturance, patient tutelage, and humane prayerfulness to the Second Ray of Matrix Synthesis. He supports and inspires nature conservationists with empathetic empowerment, as they carry on, step by step, from watchful preventive intervening to vigilant communal caretaking. His stones are Aventurine, Malachite, and Moss Agate. His bird is the Flicker. His tree is the Beech. His flower is the Larkspur. His essential oil is Lavender. Mount Kilimanjaro, which is located three degrees south of the equator where it rises from the East African plains below to well above the clouds, is the Focal Point for Archangel Hayriel and the Second Ray. The mountain is a blending of three extinct volcanoes, the Shira, Kibo, and Mawenzi, with Uhuru Peak being the highest point. Six main routes are used by the 11,500 plus people every year who climb Mount Kilimanjaro, where it is possible to walk from a tropical to an artic climate in a few days.

Archangel Saqrael; Focal Point - Assateague Lighthouse, Virginia. As an Archangel Saqrael conveys imaginative visualization, liberating command, and destiny fusion to the Second Ray of Matrix Synthesis. He helps and instills seekers of alternative realities with inspired judgment, as they proceed, step by step, from fated mechanical meandering to ingenious focused manifestation. His stone is Clear Quartz. His birds are Duck and Egret. His tree is Cherry Plum. His flowers are Blackberry and Black Eyed Susan. His essential oils are Black Pepper and Elemi. Assateague Island Lighthouse, which was originally located on the southern tip of the island until sand deposits moved it far inland, is the Focal Point of Archangel Saqrael and the Second Ray. The red and white horizontally striped, 142 ft high lighthouse stands on a hill with a quarter mile long, loose dirt trail leading up to it. Part of the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge where herds of wild horses can been seen in the marshes, the 1833, historic landmark tower was rebuilt in 1867.

Hierarch Freya; Focal Point - Reflection Lake, Mt Rainier, Washington. Freya, the beautiful divine Lady, is the Norse Earth goddess of fertility, love, sensuality, sexuality, and wealth. A skilled magickian knowledgeable in the shamanic ways of the seidr, she is also a fierce warrior. The patroness of amber, cats, childbirth, cuckoos, elves, fairies, fecundity, flowers, music, spring, and swallows, Freya sometimes wears Brísingamen a necklace forged with stars by the dwarves and a feathered cloak that allows her to shapeshift into a hawk. Freya, who embodies the holy lifeforce, travells about in a chariot drawn by two forest cats. Reflection Lake, Mount Rainier, which is located in the vicinity of Seattle, Washington, is the Focal Point for Freya and the Second Ray. Mount Rainier, a 14, 410 ft high active volcano with glacier fed rivers, is covered with more than thirty five square miles of ice and snow. The lake and mountain are part of a national park, most of which is designated a wilderness area, with old growth forests and subalpine meadows where wildflowers bloom.

Archangels and Hierarch of Third Ray - The Harmonics Resonators
(Archangel Hanriel, Archangel Radrael , Hierarch Taliesin)

Archangel Hanriel; Focal Point - Chichén Itzá, Yucatán, Mexico. As an Archangel Hanriel carries virtuous love, cooperative communication, and heartfelt prayerfulness to the Third Ray of Harmonic Resonance. He teaches and instills aspirants of synchronization with steadfast loyalty, as they move forward, step by step, from broken lantern cacophony to holistic peaceful harmony. His stones are Rose Quartz, Kunzite, and Rhodochrosite. His bird is the Lark. His tree is the Mimosa. His flower is the Peony. His essential oil is Rosewood. Chichén Itzá, which was located in the Yucatán in southeastern Mesoamerica, is the Focal Point for Archangel Hanriel and the Third Ray. The name of the city means, In the Mouth at the Itzáe's Well; and, ample water resources from various caves and Cenotes enabled it to become a political and religious power center that reached its pinnacle between 800-1,200 AD. After waves of invasions and different tribes of inhabitants, Chichén Itzá was inexplicably, permanently abandoned in 1,400 AD.

Archangel Radrael; Focal Point - Cape Lookout Lighthouse, North Carolina. As an Archangel Radrael brings vigilant purity, friendly divinity, and pristine storytelling to the Third Ray of Harmonic Resonance. He watches and inspires seekers of sagacious epics with poetic mastery, as they proceed, step by step, from solo happenstance singularity to choral concurrent unanimity. His stones are Amber and Wulfenite. His birds are Goose and Swan. His trees are Apple and Hickory. His flowers are Cerato and Gorse. His essential oils are Marjoram and Neroli. Cape Lookout Lighthouse, which is located on a barrier island east of North Carolina, is the Focal Point of Archangel Radrael and the Third Ray. Built in 1859, the present, 169 ft black and white diamond striped lighthouse marks the safety of the sheltered Lookout Bight Harbour. Cape Lookout Lighthouse is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore, a 56 mile long sandy ribbon covered with beaches, dunes, grasslands, and marshes.

Hierarch Taliesin; Focal Point - Silbury Hill, Wiltshire, England Taliesin (Radiant Brow), is Chief of the Bards and the son of the goddess Cerridwen, who as the keeper of the cauldron of changes acted as both his mother and his initiator. Steeped in the sacred mysteries, he served alongside Germanus (Merlin) as one of the visionary advisors to King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. A brilliant poet and a seasoned, elemental shapeshifter, Taliesin is also skilled in intuitive prophecy and the spiritual realization sciences. As a songwriter, his lyrics and melodies awaken the soul and function as the impetus for fluidic alterations of consciousness. Silbury Hill which is located just south of Avebury village, is the Focal Point of Hierarch Taliesin and the Third Ray. Nearly 130 feet high with a circumference of 1,640 feet, the cone shaped mound covers over five acres. It was built in three stages beginning around 2,660 B.C. During the final phase, six concentric, chalk, step terraces were covered with flints, gravel, and soil. Despite several legend inspired digs, no burial remains have been found, leaving its ancient usage a mystery.

Archangels and Hierarch of Fourth Ray - The Wisdom Integrators.
(Archangel Remmiel, Archangel Ussrael, Hierarch Isis)

Archangel Remmiel; Focal Point - Wind Cave, Hot Springs, South Dakota. As an Archangel Remmiel brings understanding awareness, truthful vision, and responsible divinity to the Fourth Ray of Wisdom Integration. He leads and guides searchers of conceptual understanding with faithful decisiveness, as they proceed, step by step, from faithful mercy reliance to earned empowerment awakening. His stone is Clear Quartz. His birds are Falcon and Crane. His tree is Walnut. His flowers are Chicory and Star of Bethlehem. His essential oils are Lemongrass and Vanilla. Wind Cave, which is part of a complex cave system with 103 miles of mapped passageways, is the Focal Point for Archangel Remmiel and the Fourth Ray. Boxwork honeycombed Calcite projects from the ceiling and walls of the Wind Cave. Part of the Wind Cave National Park, a rolling 28,295 acre, mixed-grass prairie where native wildlife including bison, coyotes, elk, pronghorn, mule deer, prairie dogs, and turkeys roam freely, Wind Cave is more than 300 million years old.

Archangel Ussrael; Focal Point - Great Pyramid, Giza, Egypt. As an Archangel Ussrael transmits faith acceleration, virtuous strength, and compassionate ministry to the Fourth Ray of Wisdom Integration. He touches and fills searchers of wisdom keys with watchful quickening, as they proceed, step by step, from plodding scattered stagnation to hastening cohesive growth. His stones are Garnet and Tigers Eye. His bird is Cat Bird. His trees are Eucalyptus and Tulip Tree. His flowers are Dandelion and Filaree. His essential oils are Chamomile and Ginger. Great Pyramid, Giza, whose 755 ft long sides are oriented to the four cardinal compass points, is the Focal Point of Archangel Ussrael and the Fourth Ray. The original pyramid was covered with smooth limestone and capped with quartz crystal. Placed on a harmonic resonance vortex, it served as an intergalactic, transuniversal communications beacon for a group of ancient star teachers. Later on, the Egyptian Dynasties modified it when they turned the Giza Plateau into a Necropolis. For a picture of the Focal Point see Archangel Ussrael.

Hierarch Isis; Focal Point - The Sphinx, Giza, Egypt. Isis (Au Set, Auzit, Eset) is the All Goddess, the female eye of Ra, and a queenly benefactress who intends to use her shamanic knowledge of soul transformation and empowerment words to help humanity heal by embracing their divinity. Her parents were from two different Lyran groups (Shaman mother; Singer father). Remaining behind with the Singers when the Lyrans relocated to Orion and the Pleiades shortly before the destruction of Atlantis and Lemuria, Isis and her husband Osiris (an Atlantean Lyran Achiever) journeyed to Egypt after the flood waters receded. The Sphinx, which has been repeatedly buried over the millennia by the shifting desert sands of Egypt, is the Focal Point of Hierarch Isis and the Fourth Ray. The 150 ft long figure, with the body of a lion and a regal human head, was carved from the bedrock of the Giza plateau. Since the softer layers of stone are badly eroded, much of the original details of the Sphinx are not discernible, but, traces of paint by one of the ears suggested that it was once a colorfully painted figure.

Archangels and Hierarch of Fifth Ray - The Rainbow Healers.
(Archangel Raphael, Archangel Tazkiel, Hierarch Arianrhod)

Archangel Raphael; Focal Point - Fire Island Lighthouse, New York. As an Archangel Raphael brings joyous health, scientific knowing, and virtuous renewal to the Fifth Ray of Rainbow Healing. He teaches and encourages searchers with cheerful providence, as they carry on, step by step, from ancient devotional traditions to radiant restorative modalities. His stones are Jade and Topaz. His birds are the Dove and the Pelican. His trees are Alder and Olive. His flowers are Agrimony and Calendula. His essential oils are Fennel and Petitgrain. Fire Island Lighthouse, which is located on the western part of Fire Island National Seashore, is the Focal Point for Archangel Raphael and the Fifth Ray. The Fire Island Lighthouse is open to the public and offers panoramic views of Fire Island, Long Island, the Atlantic Ocean, the Great South Bay, and the Manhattan Skyline. The surrounding area has a sunken forest of 300-year old holly trees, nature trails, saltwater marshes, sandy beaches, and wildlife wilderness areas with deer and foxes.

Archangel Tazkiel; Focal Point - Uluru, Australia. As an Archangel Tazkiel brings cyclical justice, honorable glory, and fortunate memories to the Fifth Ray of Rainbow Healing. He guards and helps searchers of alchemical reconciliation with auspicious propriety, as they move forward, step by step, from sparse tarnished pasts to abundant burnished futures. His stone is Chrysoprase. His birds are Stork and Swallow. His tree is the Tasmanian Cedar. His flowers are Madia and Manzanita. His essential oils are Citronella and Dillweed. Uluru, which is located in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory around 335 km southwest of Alice Springs, is the Focal Point of Archangel Tazkiel and the Fifth Ray. The red heart center of Australia and the largest single rock in the world, Uluru, has been a sacred Aboriginal site for more than 40,000 years. It is also the homeland of the Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara people (also known as Anangu) who have received a World Heritage Award for their caretaking.

Hierarch Arianrhod; Focal Point - Glastonbury Tor, Somerset, England. Arianrhod (AHR-ee-an-r'hod), a Celtic Goddess, was revered in Wales (where the constellation of Corona Borealis is named Caer Arianrhod), as a Starry Sky Mother and Moon Priestess. A cosmic time weaver, her name means Silver Wheel, and, she represented creational and seasonal cycles of death, fertility, and renewal. Arianrhod came down from the heavens in her white chariot to oversee the changing tides of human affairs. Mistress of the Tower of Bards and Poets, Caer Sidi, she lends a supportive hand to questers with open hearts and minds who need assistance in matters relating to prophecy, dreaming, star wisdom, and eternal Spirit thread portents. Glastonbury Tor, which is located in southeast England outside of Glastonbury, is the focal Point for Hierarch Arianrhod and the Fifth Ray. On top of the hill are the tower remnants of the fifteenth century church of St. Michaels. The Chalice Well is across the lane from the fabled, 800 ft high power site. According to legend, the Tor was the gateway to Annwn, the renowned Celtic otherworld and was crowned with a stone circle around 2,000 BC or earlier.

Archangels and Hierarch of Sixth Ray - The Ideals Encouragers.
(Archangel Mareael, Archangel Urriel, Hierarch Brighid)

Archangel Mareael; Focal Point - Highland Lighthouse, Massachusetts. As an Archangel Mareael (formerly known as Mother Mary) imbues inspiring dreams, restorative peacefulness, and diverse individuality to the Sixth Ray of Ideals Encouragement. She encourages and champions searchers with balmy forgiveness, as they progress, step by step, from rancorous unhappy encounters to friendly merry meetings. Her stone is Rhodonite. Her bird is the Pigeon. Her tree is the Myrtle. Her flower is Lily of the Valley. Her essential oils are Geranium and Pink Grapefruit. Highland Lighthouse, which is located on a 183 ft high Cape Cod cliff overlooking the sea, is the Focal Point for Archangel Mareael and the Sixth Ray. The present 66 ft high brick lighthouse was built in 1857 and is currently lit by a pair of Fresnel-lensed aerobeacons. With its summer breezes and ocean vistas, the lighthouse and its museum serve as a beacon for tourists. The Highlands trails, Pilgrim Heights, and Small Swamp, offer a series of one mile pathways through field habitats and recovering forests.

Archangel Urriel; Focal Point - Lost Lake, Mount Hood, Oregon. As an Archangel Urriel brings celestial radiance, spiritual ministration, and faithful dedication to the Sixth Ray of Ideals Encouragement. He develops and bestows seekers of enlightened insights with fiery gatekeeping, as they proceed, step by step, from blustery disheartening setbacks to breezy uplifting blessings. His stones are Orange Calcite and Yellow Jasper. His bird is the Cardinal. His tree is the Rowan. His flowers are Bleeding Heart and Fuchsia. His essential oils are Lemon and Peppermint. Lost Lake and Mount Hood, which forms a picturesque backdrop for the City of Portland, is the Focal Point of Archangel Urriel and the Sixth Ray. The 11, 239 ft high, snow capped Mount Hood is Oregon's highest peak; and; with the growth and collapse of its many lava domes over the last 30,000 years is also one of the major Cascade Range volcanoes. Part of the Mount Hood Wilderness Area, the mountain is a popular scenic and recreational resource year round.

Hierarch Brighid; Focal Point - Newgrange, County Meath, Ireland. Brighid (Brid, Brigid, Brigindo, Brigandu, Brigan, Brigantia, Brigantis, Bride) is a Celtic Triple Goddess. As the fire of the hearth she is the patroness of healing; as the fire of the forge she is the patroness of smithcraft; and as the fire of inspiration she is the patroness of poetry. An important member of the Tuatha Dé Danann who travelled on a big cloud to Ireland, she is the patroness of Druids. Wells, apples, and oak trees are sacred to Brighid whose triune flame ignites the regenerative promise of spring during the festival of Imbolc (February 1-2 North; August 1-2 South) when she welcomes a new cycle of healing growth after banishing the bindings of winter. Newgrange, a Megalithic Irish Passage Cairn, is the Focal Point for Hierarch Brighid and the Sixth Ray. The Valley Mound built around 3,200 BC with a facade of sparkling white quartz was a Sacred Temple, spiritually and astronomically aligned with the Winter Solstice Sunrise. A World Heritage Site, Newgrange is older than either the Egyptian Giza Pyramids or the English Stonehenge. Ninety Seven Kerbstones, many of them inscribed with sacred triple spiral, spiral, concentric circle, and triangle symbols, surround the Passage Cairn.

Archangels and Hierarch of Seventh Ray - The Mythos Transformers
(Archangel Chamael, Archangel Kassiel, Hierarch Cerridwen)

Archangel Chamael; Focal Point - Hill of Tara, County Meath, Ireland. As an Archangel Chamael brings powerful transmutation, fiery patterning, and vigorous visualization to the Seventh Ray of Mythos Transformation. He strengthens and imbues pursuers of transcendent metamorphosis with hopeful tenacity, as they continue, step by step, from potent penetrating vision to authoritative fulfilling actualization. His stone is Jasper. His bird is the Robin. His tree is the Red Maple. His flowers are Buttercup and Golden Poppy. His essential oil is Cinnamon. The Hill of Tara, Temair, which was the sacred dwelling place of the Tuatha Dé Danann, an entrance into the otherworld; and, the ancient seat of power for Irish kings, is the Focal Point of Archangel Chamael and the Seventh Ray. Aligned on the Celtic cross-quarter festivals of Samhain, November 8th, and Imbolc, February 4th, the Duma na nGiall Passage Tomb was built around 2,500 BC with the Lia Fáil, sacred, standing Stone of Destiny, probably positioned at the passageway entrance.

Archangel Kassiel; Focal Point - Dragon Hill, Uffington, England. As an Archangel Kassiel relays, divine concordance, sacred revelation, and expansive mindfulness to the Seventh Ray of Mythos Transformation. He develops and imbues pursuers with genius, as they traverse, step by step, from memorized ephemeral banalities to effervescent eternal verities. His stones are Red Stripped Dolomite and Smoky Quartz. His bird is the Thrush. His tree is the Purple Beech. His flowers are the Hyacinth and the Lilac. His essential oils are Clove Leaf and Erigeron. Dragon Hill & White Horse, which are located near each other at Uffington, are the combined Focal Point for Archangel Kassiel and the Seventh Ray. Representing a Celtic Tribal Symbol, the Horse Goddess Epona, the 374 foot long White Horse was cut out from the turf covered chalky slope. Dragon Hill, a man-made mound similar to Silbury Hill, is a sacred place linked with the powerful dragon ley line, lung mei, energy and the repetitive, regenerative cycle of birth, transition, and renewal.

Hierarch Cerridwen; Focal Point - Mount Shasta, California. Cerridwen (Ceridwen, Cerridwyn, Keridwen, Kerridwen) is a Celtic Triple Goddess who is Moon Goddess, Great Mother, and Nature Deity. Her son Taliesin, founder of the Welsh bardic craft, is the Hierarch of the Third Ray of Harmonics Resonation. The keeper of the archetypal cauldron of inspiration, rejuvenation, and transformation, she made a potion comprised of plants that gave one knowledge and wisdom called greal (from which the word Grail was most likely derived). A creative teacher of astrology, magick, and herb lore, Cerridwen is also a mysteries initiator. Located forty miles south of the Oregon/California border, Mount Shasta, Soaring Cloud Dancer, is the Focal Point for Hierarch Cerridwen and the Seventh Ray. A paved access road from Mount Shasta City (originally called Berryvale because of the fields of wild strawberries growing in the area) winds up the more than 100,000 years old, 14, 162 ft high, dormant stratovolcano, offering the traveller many vista views of both the mountain peak and the surrounding pine forests.

Archangels and Hierarch of Eighth Ray - The Divine Coordinators
(Archangel Omuriel, Archangel Surrael, Hierarch Gautama)

Archangel Omuriel; Focal Point - Mount Olympus, Greece. As an Archangel Omuriel brings empathetic neighborliness, experiential unity, and correlative diversity to the Eighth Ray of Divine Coordination. He grants and instills pursuers of synchronistic occurrences with truthful authenticity, as they persist, step by step, from separatist binding illusions to oneness affirming realities. His stones are Halite and Labradorite. His birds are Seagull and Sandpiper. His tree is the Magnolia. His flowers are Sunflower and Mugwort. His essential oils are Amyris and Basil. Mount Olympus, which is the tallest mountain in Greece at a soaring 9,570 feet, is the Focal Point of Archangel Omuriel and the Eighth Ray. Located near the east coast, the mountain, which has been characterized as a colossal crest which rises in craggy rock faces to a snow covered peak, overlooks the Aegean Sea. The abode of the Ancient Greek gods and goddesses who represented idealized aspects of the human psyche, Mount Olympus, is a popular climbing, hiking, and skiing destination.

Archangel Surrael; Focal Point - Wonder Lake, Mount McKinley, Alaska. As an Archangel Surrael conveys knowledgeable patterning, benevolent disposition, and elemental strength to the Eighth Ray of Divine Coordination. He organizes and implants seekers of curative configuration with adept coordination, as they progress, step by step, from primal assemblage fundamentals to sacred archetypal modeling. His stones are Black Tourmaline and Snowflake Obsidian. His bird is the Osprey. His tree is the Evergreen Magnolia. His flower is Nasturtium. His essential oil is Coriander. Wonder Lake, Mount McKinley, which is located in the Denali National Park and Preserve, is the Focal Point for Archangel Surrael and the Eighth Ray. The spectacular, 20,320 ft high Mount McKinley is part of the Alaskan Range which has many impressive mountains, as well as, large glaciers. More than six million acres make up the Denali subartic ecosystem which also encompasses several species of large mammals including Dall sheep, grizzly bears, moose, and wolves.

Hierarch Gautama; Focal Point - Five Lakes Regions, Mount Fuji, Japan. Gautama (Gautama Buddha, Siddhartha) endured a life spiral of over 1,000 planetary incarnations in order to gain the necessary experience and expertise to become the Lord of the World, so great was his compassion, commitment, and spiritual zeal. Once the Hierarch of the Seventh Ray of Mythos Transformation, he returned to tend that position while Germanus undertook a series of cosmic blue flame initiations. When the Twelve Rays were activated on the planet, Gautama became the Hierarch of the Eighth Ray of Divine Coordination. Five Lakes, Mount Fuji, which is about 80 miles west of Tokyo, Japan, is the Focal Point for Hierarch Gautama and the Eighth Ray. Fuji-san, Japan's tallest mountain, is 12,397 feet high. A perfectly symmetrical volcano which last erupted in the early eighteenth century, the mountain is generally reclusive, often hidden beneath clouds. At the foot of Mt. Fuji, there are five lakes. Lake Yamanaka is the easternmost one, followed by Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Sai, Lake Shoji and Lake Motosu.

Archangels and Hierarch of Ninth Ray - The Divine Protectors
(Archangel Michael, Archangel Ithriel, Hierarch Woden)

Archangel Michael; Focal Point - St Augustine Lighthouse, Florida. As an Archangel Michael transmits, lofty aims, balanced justice, and faithful devotion to the Ninth Ray of Divine Protection. He guides and bestows questers with triumphant fortitude, as they journey, step by step, from harsh heedless improvidence to kind sagacious equanimity. His stones are Selenite and Clear Quartz. His bird is the Red Tailed Hawk. His tree is the Silver Maple. His flowers are the Iris and the Hydrangea. His essential oil is Fir Needle. St Augustine Lighthouse, which was built because shifting sandbars made the approach to St Augustine treacherous, is the Focal Point for Archangel Michael and the Ninth Ray. The top of the brick tower, which was completed in 1874, is 165 feet above sea level. The lighthouse with its distinctive black and white barber pole base and red lantern cap has a cast iron spiral staircase which leads to an observation deck from which Anastasia Island, Salt Run, and the Atlantic Ocean can be viewed.

Archangel Ithriel; Focal Point - Sun & Moon Pyramids, Teotihuacán, Mexico. As an Archangel Ithriel imparts gracious resolve, patient comprehension, and unyielding countenance to the Ninth Ray of Divine Protection. He shields and graces seers with courteous lucidity, as they shapeshift, step by step, from fallacious illusory perceptions to transparently clear viewpoints. His stones are Lapis Lazuli, Azurite, and Tanzanite. His birds are the Magpie and the Parrot. His tree is the Date Palm. His flowers are the Hibiscus and the Orchid. His essential oils are Anise and Carrot Seed. The Sun & Moon Pyramids of Teotihuacán, which are located in the center of the Teotihuacán Valley in the northeast Mexico Basin, are the combined Focal Point for Archangel Ithriel and the Ninth Ray. A tunnel beneath the Pyramid of the Sun runs to caves that were used for sacred rites. Even though the Pyramid of the Moon is smaller than the Pyramid of the Sun, it rises to about the same height because it was built on higher ground. Climbing to the tops of the pyramids offers memorable views.

Hierarch Woden; Focal Point - The Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland. Woden, (Odin, Othinn, Wodan, Wotan), is the chief of the Norse gods, the Aesir. The All-Father, Woden hung on the World Tree, Yggdrasil, for nine days, pierced by his own spear to acquire the knowledge of the 18 Runes and the 9 power songs. News from the nine worlds is brought to him daily by his two ravens Huginn (thought) and Muninn (memory). Woden has a spear, Gungnir, that never misses its target; and a horse, Sleipnir, with eight feet. A poet and a warrior Woden draws on the immense wisdom he gained from drinking from the Well of Mimir to fulfill his troth pledge to safeguard Middle Earth from chaos and annihilation. The Matterhorn, which rises majestically above the village of Zermatt, Switzerland, is the Focal Point for Woden and the Ninth Ray. Visiting traffic-free Zermatt is like stepping back in time. The alpine air is fresh and the silence almost palpable. There are miles of marked footpaths in the valley and steep hikes to the Matterhorn. A cog-wheel railway can be taken for views of the mountain. In winter, snow covers the cobbled village paths and sleighs jingle through the streets.

Archangels and Hierarchs of Tenth Ray - The Divine Illuminators
(Archangel Barkiel, Archangel Gadrael, Hierarch Maitreya)

Archangel Barkiel; Focal Point - Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India. As an Archangel Barkiel brings illumined compassion, happy inspirations, and heartfelt expansion to the Tenth Ray of Divine Illumination. He imparts and fills seekers of enlightenment with good natured joviality, as they progress, step by step, from deep emotional awareness to successful fortuitous enlightenment. His stones are Rutilated Quartz, Dendritic Agate, and Carnelian. His bird is the Peacock. His tree is the Pipal Fig. His flower is Jasmine. His essential oil is Ylang Ylang. Bodh Gaya, which is located in northeast India seven miles from the city of Gaya, is the focal point for Archangel Barkiel and the Tenth Ray. It is the birthplace of Buddhism, where Gautama Buddha sat under the pipal fig, Bo tree, until he reached enlightenment. Pilgrims tie scarves on the branches of a descendant of the Bo tree and burn incense. Since the Hindus believe that Buddha was an Avatar of Vishnu, there are also Hindu shrines where puja is done in the Mahabodhi Temple compound.

Archangel Gadrael; Focal Point - Mount Baker, Washington. As an Archangel Gadrael brings innocence renewal, prayerful awakening, and replenished radiance to the Tenth Ray of Divine Illumination. He conveys and charges seekers of enlightenment with rarified wisdoms, as they ascend, step by step, from rising sun beginnings to setting sun achievements. His stones are Flourite, Pyrite, and Sodalite. His bird is the Eagle. His trees are the Redwood and the Spruce. His flower is the Indian Paintbrush. His essential oils are Chamomile and Cedarwood. Mount Baker, a 10,778 ft high ice clad, volcano near Bellingham in northwest Washington, is the focal point of Archangel Gadrael and the Tenth Ray. Named Koma Kulshan, Great White Watcher, by the Native Americans, its caldera collapsed after an ash eruption more than 1,000,000 years ago. Although the upper edges of the mountain are heavily glaciated, the lower sides of the mountain are lush with vegetation. The North Cascades National Park is nearby.

Hierarch Maitreya; Focal Point - Jade Temple, Shanghai, China. Maitreya, a bodhisattva revered in both Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism, was the companion of Gautama Buddha during many incarnations. Prior to becoming the Hierarch of the Tenth Ray of Illumination, he served humanity in the now superseded, planetary positions of World Teacher and Buddha. Maitreya is renown for his loving, compassionate disposition and his unwavering commitment to the enlightenment of humanity by elevating their overall consciousness with Christened Awareness. Yu Fo Temple (Jade Temple), which is located on Anyuan Road in the western part of the city of Shanghai, China, is the Focal Point for Maitreya and the Tenth Ray. The original temple (built in 1882 by a monk named Huigen to keep five jade Buddha statues he had brought from Burma) burnt down and was replaced by a new one in 1918. Monks continue to live in the temple which was constructed in the traditional style of the Song Dynasty with courtyards and halls.

Archangels and Hierarch of Eleventh Ray - The Divine Mages
(Archangel Razzael, Archangel Zadkiel, Hierarch Germanus)

Archangel Razzael; Focal Point - Wizard Island, Crater Lake, Oregon. As an Archangel Razzael brings sacred wisdom, mystery keys, and record keeping to the Eleventh Ray of Divine Mage. He teaches and gifts crossers of knowledge thresholds with worldly universality, as they pass, step by step, from earthly informative instructions to celestial revelatory epiphanies. His stones are Citrine Quartz and Hematite. His birds are Crow and Ibis. His trees are Larch and Hornbeam. His flowers are Honeysuckle and Heather. His essential oils are Tarragon and Verbena. Wizard Island, Crater Lake, which is located inside Crater Lake in south central Oregon, is the Focal Point of Archangel Razzael and the Eleventh Ray. A place of sublime beauty and enchanting mystery, the deep blue lake lies within the 7,000 year old caldera of Mount Mazama surrounded by a circle of cliffs edged with fir, hemlock, and pine trees. The 180,000 acres of bordering Crater Lake National Park offer a historic hotel, boat tours, camping, old growth forests, and various hiking trails.

Archangel Zadkiel; Focal Point - Lake Matheson, Mount Cook, New Zealand. As an Archangel Zadkiel brings benevolent comprehension, tempered mercy, and measured prudence to the Eleventh Ray of Divine Mage. He consoles and guides spiritual warriors with kindly persuasion, as they make progress, step by step, from partial absolution ministrations to complete forgiveness standards. His stones are Amethyst, Lepidolite, and Pearl. His birds are the Mockingbird and the Mourning Dove. His tree is the Willow. His flowers are Sweet Pea and Self-Heal. His essential oils are Lavender and Rose. Lake Matheson, which is located in the Southern Alps of New Zealand on the South Island's West Coast, is the Focal Point for Archangel Zadkiel and the Eleventh Ray. Aoraki, Mount Cook, is mirrored in this clear lake, a crystalline reflection of perfection. A comfortable forty minute walk brings you to the first viewing platform and a circular journey around Lake Matheson can be completed in one and half hours.

Hierarch Germanus; Focal Point - Spirit Lake, Mt Saint Helens, Washington. Germanus (Saint Germain, Sanctus Germanus), was the Hierarch of the Seventh Ray of Mythos Transformation until he began a series of intense cosmic blue flame initiations beginning in the mid 1980's in preparation for his new position as Divine Mage and Hierarch of the Eleventh Ray. Sacred Alchemy and Divine Magick are his forte. A deeply caring and compassionate being, he works with the elementals and nature spirits to help heal the planetary etheric matrix. Other passionate interests of his are dream patterning and symbolic knowledge transmissions. Spirit Lake, Mt Saint Helens, which is located in SW Washington, is the Focal Point for Hierarch Germanus and the Eleventh Ray. Called Louwala-Clough, or smoking mountain by the Indians, the approximately 40,000 year old stratovolcano is currently 8,364 ft high, since it lost more than 1,300 ft during the May 18, 1980 eruption. Windy Ridge, about four miles northeast of the crater, has a spectacular viewpoint overlooking Spirit Lake which lies at the base of the volcano's northern flank.

Archangels and Hierarch of Twelfth Ray - The Divine Directors
(Archangel Gabriel, Archangel Metrael, Hierarch Kumrael)

Archangel Gabriel; Focal Point - Cape May Point Lighthouse, New Jersey. As an Archangel Gabriel brings faithful independence, confident intuition, and healthy dreaming to the Twelfth Ray of Divine Direction. He confers and emboldens trackers of foundational understanding with refined visions, as they progress, step by step, from tidal cyclical recognitions to comprehensive universal knowledge. His stones are Celestite and Sodalite. His bird is the Blue Jay. His trees are the Holly and the Oak. His flower is the Morning Glory. His essential oils are Eucalyptus and Juniper. Cape May Point Lighthouse, which is located at the southern tip of New Jersey, is the Focal Point for Archangel Gabriel and the Twelfth Ray. Besides being a navigational beacon for mariners, every year more than 100, 000 visitors make the journey to the top of this historic landmark which dates back to 1859 AD. There is a 153 acre natural area with coastal dune, marsh, pond, and forest habitats at Cape May Point with trails and platforms for viewing migratory birds and wildlife.

Archangel Metrael; Focal Point - Machu Pichu, Peru. As an Archangel Metrael (formerly known as Metatron) imparts powerful abundance, meticulous mysticism, and brilliant championing to the Twelfth Ray of Divine Director. He sustains and charges seekers of sanctified liberation with measured guidance, as they progress, step by step, from reactive chrysalis customs to proactive metamorphosis teachings. His stones are Clear Calcite and Larimar. His bird is Snowy Owl. His tree is White Oak. His flower is Rose. His essential oil is Balsam Peru. Machu Pichu, which was located on top of a 9,060 ft high Andean mountain, is the Focal Point of Archangel Metrael and the Twelfth Ray. Machu Pichu was an ancient sacred place with natural springs, encircled by snowcapped peaks and green mountain ranges, where the Shamanic Intihuatana Stone acted as an interdimensional gateway. Turned into a 5 square mile city surrounded by agricultural terraces by the Incas, all that remains now are the cloud shrouded ruins of palaces, houses, and temples.

Hierarch Kumrael; Focal Point - Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, Florida. Kumrael (Sanat Kumara, Ancient of Days) has long been the quintessential heavenly man who as the First Hierophant and Maha Guru, helped the planetary logos maintain the divine vision of evolutionary perfection. Because of his eons of resolute, selfless sacrifice, Kumrael, a member of the human lifewave, has recently been promoted directly to the angelic level of Archangel. He has chosen to continue as a Hierarch, acting as a rainbow bridge between the celestial and the terrestrial. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, which is about fifteen miles north of West Palm Beach, is the Focal Point for Hierarch Kumrael and the Twelfth Ray. It was built at Jupiter Inlet because a dangerous offshore shoal had caused a lot of shipwrecks. During a recent restoration of the 115 ft high brick tower, archaeologists discovered shells and pottery fragments at its base, dating from around 700 AD, which suggested that the lighthouse was situated on an ancient Indian burial mound rather than a natural hill.

Now that you have knowledge blessings about all the new Hierarchs and the Archangels of the Twelve Universal Lightrays, I would like to officially announce that Sanat Kumara (Ancient of Days, Eternal Youth, Kumara), a light being of human lifewave lineage, was recently promoted directly to the Archangel level (Archangel Kumrael) because of his generous, unwavering, and enduring commitment to help both this planet and its evolutionary lifestreams.

Donning the sacred mantel of Archangel is a celebratory act of affirmation and of commitment to the unity of the greater whole. There are many angels, but the ranks of the Archangels are limited by the necessity for members of their angelic order to be tried and tested, trustworthy to their starcore, and truely intent upon serving others. To become a chief among angels, however, an angel must also exhibit noteworthy capabilities, remarkable flexibility, and just leadership abilities.

Archangel Kumrael is currently serving as the Hierarch of the Twelfth Ray, and, because of his wish to continue to utilize his experience as a bridge between the celestial and the terrestrial, he will go by his new archangel name Kumrael but continue to use the position title of Hierarch of the Twelfth Ray of Divine Direction.

Love & Peace Be Yours,
Archangel Gabriel
The Divine Director
Archangel of the Twelfth Ray

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Maureen Grace Burns

Maureen Grace is a Cosmic Shaman; Divine Emissary; Creational Intermediary for the Transuniversal, Intergalactic, Multidimensional Coalition of Lightworkers; As Above So Below Alchemist and Light Matrix Coder; Life Spiral Counselor and Soul Friend; Empath Intuitive and Telepath; Animal Communicator, Astrologer, Writer Teacher, Walker of the Sacred Spiral Pathways; Flower Essence and Aromatherapy Practitioner.

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