“The old paradigm is slowly eroding. The pendulum of consciousness will swing wildly. Those indoctrinated by restrictive religious propaganda and outmoded social mores will struggle to maintain their hold on a world evolving out of their control. It will not be an easy ride. Society, politics, and religion will cling tightly to the old ways causing imbalance and strife. The shadow, those dark aspects of ourselves, our country and our world will rise to be examined. Darkness will seek to prevail and overrule messages of love, empathy and compassion.
“We are the pioneers, the light bearers of the coming age. In the decades ahead the thought patterns of previous centuries will no longer serve us. Fear, resentment, revenge, control and bigotry hinder the evolution of the peoples of the earth. The violet flame within the crystal is not for me alone. It is an energy to share during the coming decades of turmoil and change.”
Her lover and her friends stood back for a moment looking at her in amazement. An invisible fog, lifted from their eyes. Streams of ancient awareness buried deep in their hearts, awakened. A new vision was born.
Roland ran his hands through the silver white curls on Lilly’s head. “Your red hair is gone,” he said.
Lilly put her hand to her hair. “I am aligned with my true self, I’m no longer afraid.”
Weariness overcame her and she lay with her head in Roland’s lap on the drive back to New Orleans. Arriving home, she took time for a bath before joining her friends in Jolene’s apartment.
Everyone was gathered in the living room discussing their experiences on the journey. Those members of the coven who had not traveled with them listened intently. The room fell silent when Lilly entered. Everyone spoke at once, questioning her, welcoming her and exclaiming over her adventure.
“Wait, wait a minute,” Lilly said with good humor. “Give me a minute and I will tell you all about it. Those of you who have heard it before will benefit from hearing the message again.”
An hour later she fell silent. She looked around the room, making eye contact with each of the magickal beings she had come to know and love.
Taking a breath, she continued, “Jolene told me, soon after I arrived at Panthea’s the day would come when I would forgive my abusive stepfather, my abusive husband and myself for allowing the abuse. I did not believe her. Now, I see how everything unfolded perfectly. I agreed to marry Alex. His energy was familiar. It was the same seething rage below the surface that my stepfather carried. My abusive marriage did not break me. It forced me to seek my own power. My search lead me to the teaching and support of friends, to the realization of my true self and my heritage. Even the horror of my poisoning and abduction by Regina has served a higher purpose in my life. If she had not taken the crystal, if the violet light had not faded, we would not be sitting here having this conversation. My Aunt Pearl would not have arrived to guide me to my family in the Dark Bayou.
I lost myself in the drama of my life, as we all do. As our consciousness evolves, we can remain awake and present in real time. Our third eye opens allowing us to see the bigger picture, including the destructive patterns as they are manifested. When we become aware of our part in the lessons we are learning, the agreements made through time, and in alternate dimensions, it is easier to forgive all perceived wrongs and know everyone is playing their part in our agreed upon earthly drama.
“The light and energy of the crystal has been recalibrated to a higher level. I have awakened to it. Right now, I am free from the pain of the past. It is the responsibility of each of us to remind one another, gently, when we fall into unconsciousness and close our hearts. The violet light has the power to open the heart and mind, illuminating the path to our greatest good. In a state of openness and greater vision, we allow ourselves to follow the guidance of our higher selves. All of us sitting here and those who follow us through time must be the way showers. The time has arrived for the awakening of the people of the Earth. It is not my work alone. Everyone may shine the light from within their hearts and share the wisdom of compassion. Embody this message, live it so the people of the earth may evolve into their higher aspect.”
Madeline let out an exasperated sigh and said in a reticent voice, “But Lilly, you have the crystal. How are we to access the wisdom and vision of the violet light and experience this wondrous awakening?”
Lilly held the crystal in front of her for all to see. “It is not about the guardianship of the crystal, it is the willingness to attune to the frequency of Love and allow it to be your guiding light. This means we must let go of manipulations, judgements, fears, whatever keeps us from staying in the frequency of love and acceptance. The violet flame is a cosmic force, hold it in your heart. Allow the vision of it to penetrate your third eye and look on the world through the lens of love.”
Chapter 52
Spring Equinox
(The circle in the square)
Jackson square glowed with color. The crepe myrtle trees dazzled the eye with puffs of frilly purple. Azalea bushes flamed in shades of bright pink. Creamy magnolias filled the air with the sweet scent of spring.
The strum of a mandolin laced the air
