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August 2025 – Month of the Great Wood Monkey – Jia Shen 甲申
Orbs and Hungry Ghost Month – August 2025 is ruled by the Great Wood Monkey. The monkey’s cerebral yang metal energies represent the qualities of agility, intelligence, optimism, courage, strength and chaotic individualism. This month, however, the yang wood element sitting on top of the monkey, tends to reign in some of the chaos making the monkey’s qi less outwardly active and more introspective. This month’s qi energy brings to mind the image of the Three Wise Monkeys, “See No Evil, Hear No Evil, and Speak No Evil!”
August is also known as the month of the “Hungry Ghosts” with the veils between dimensions getting thinner. Celebrating the Hungry Ghost Festival is all about looking after hungry, discontented, wandering souls. These are ghosts without families to care for them or people who died because of unfortunate events like pandemics, war, genocide, murder or suicide. Families do everything they can to placate these unhappy spirits with gifts of food, money and other supplies. Though primarily intended to prevent these ghosts from causing trouble in their own lives, the customs of Ghost Month do raise a certain mindfulness about making space in our world for those who have fallen out of society. Our world at this moment sorely needs this compassion.
Speaking of thinning veils, I decided to look into the phenomena of “orbs” this month. I received several interesting emails last month about the prana balls (vitality globules) that were discussed in the June newsletter and also questions about orbs from readers. So, I decided to check into what is happening with orb phenomena. I have several photos with orbs that have taken at sacred sites or of sacred people. See the photo above that I took at a meditation meeting. I even have one of an orb sitting on the knee of the founder of the Bahai faith. (I took a photo of a painting of him.)
Orbs are described as circular, translucent anomalies that appear in photos, often in low-light conditions or around places with spiritual significance (e.g., cemeteries, ancient temples, or meditation spaces). Unlike prana balls (which are described in esoteric traditions as conscious energy units), the reality of orbs are frequently debated between paranormal, scientific, and photographic explanations.
Amazingly, I discovered that the world’s first conference called the Orbs Phenomenon took place in Sedona, Arizona where several scientists controversially stated that orbs, spherical or circular objects that are appearing on digital pictures – demonstrate good evidence of ‘other worldly’ life forms. Their conclusions, if correct, could have huge implications for the way we view our universe and our part in it. Dr. Klaus Heinemann, a former research professor at Stanford University and researcher in materials science for NASA, the American space agency says “There is no doubt in my mind that the Orbs may well be one of the most significant ‘outside of this reality’ phenomena mankind at large has ever witnessed.”
As a scientist with considerable experience in sophisticated microscope techniques which examine down to atomic levels of optical resolution, Heinemann decided to try and discover the cause of the mysterious circles. He and his wife began taking hundreds of digital photographs at random events to see what happened. Apparently, high definition digital technology can enhance the appearance of something that would otherwise at very low contrast, not previously have appeared on older type cameras hence why Heinemann states that we are now witnessing this new phenomenon. Absurd though it may sound, Heinemann quickly realized that if he asked the orbs to appear on his pictures, he claims they appeared more regularly especially at spiritual gatherings. He has written the Orb Project which is filled with years of research and guidance on how to capture orbs on pictures.
I took this photo on the stairs up to a spiritual center in Hungary. Led with a theologian with 30 years experience said, “I first heard about Orbs in 2002 when I attended a spiritual school in America as part of my ongoing research into the thousands of doctrines, beliefs and religions currently practiced. The orbs quickly became a fascinating scientific study.”
Dr William Tiller, the famous theoretical physicist who spent 35 years researching consciousness and matter at Stanford University in California was also an attendee and believes that the orbs are plasma like balls of energy. He reminded the attendees,” What we see with our physical eyes comprises less then 10 percent of the universe. This is because human vision operates only within a limited range of the electromagnetic spectrum. For instance, we cannot see radio waves which carry huge amounts of information – yet we know they exist. Most great discoveries throughout history have been initially ridiculed. To my mind, there is no doubt that the Orb phenomenon is real and deserves to be taken seriously. There are not just a few pictures of orbs, which could easily be faked, but hundreds of thousands from all over the world.”
Orbs are a controversial subject, but like the vitality globules definitely exist. Hundreds of thousands have taken pictures of them. To do some further research on the subject, I asked Deep Seek some questions about orbs. It brought back 25 pages of definitions and conflicting theories! Too much info for here, but left with a couple great comments.
(1) “The interplay between physics and metaphysics here is tantalizing. While science explains the “how” of orbs (light + particles), it doesn’t address the “why” of their persistent appearance in meaningful contexts.”
(2) Modern-Day Miracles: In an age of cameras, maybe the divine speaks through pixels as it once did through burning bushes.”
Hope you’re able to capture some great orb pictures in this very yin Hungry Ghost Month!
Love and Light, Carol
Read More...June 2025 – Month of the Blue Water Horse – Ren Wu – 壬午
June 2025 is ruled by the dark Water Horse, Ren Wu, which starts June 5th and ends July 5th. The element of the month, water, brings an inner clash with the inherent fire energy of the monthly horse. This means we are going to see massive changes and conflicts this month – fire beneath water. The elemental dynamic reminds me of being at Yellowstone Park waiting for “Old Faithful “to erupt!” Looking at the current world situation, these oppositional energies seem right on target. We know change does not usually happen in a static controlled atmosphere – it comes through chaos and crisis. The Chinese see the symbol for crisis as being a combination of the signs for danger and opportunity and that is exactly where we are with AI, the wars and tariffs. Anything is possible this month.
Looking at the Feng Shui energies of the month, there are three powerful energetic sectors to spend time in. They are the Southeast, the Northwest, and the West sector. The East has the most negative qi as the evil yellow number five star that brings illness, conflict and possible financial loss has flown there and joins the three killing stars. Do not use red objects, bright lights, or candles there as they enhance the negative energy. Remember these are magnetic orientations and are determined by a compass reading.
Recently, while out on a walk trying to relax and rid my mind of the constant barrage of negative news, I looked up at sky and saw hundreds of tiny, pulsating particles of light fading in and out as they moved quickly in a corkscrew motion. I remembered the first time, years ago, when I first saw them. I was so unsure at that time of what I was seeing that I even went to the eye doctor to see if there was something wrong with my vision! I then asked several friends if they saw these luminous dots darting around and found a few of of them had the same experience! The phenomena has sporadically continued whenever I purposely focus on the sky with a soft gaze, looking out from the center of my head and not focusing. It doesn’t matter whether the sky is clear, or cloudy Many cultures and researchers call them vitality globules, energy globules, or prana balls.
At the time I first noticed them, I was studying Vastu Shastra with a Vastu Master in India over the internet. Vastu Shastra is the Indian version of Feng Shui. It is described as the ancient Indian “science of architecture,” which provides guidelines for designing spaces in harmony with natural and cosmic energies, often referred to as prana or life force. I learned that the measurement system in Vastu is anthropomorphic and nature-based, using standardized units derived from human proportions (e.g., the length of a finger or arm) and natural objects like the barley seed. These units ensure precision in construction while aligning structures with the energetic and geometric principles of the cosmos. And as we were going through this system, I learned that the barley seed was used as a comparative measure for the tiny luminous prana specks they saw – tiny shimmering dots of lights darting round in the sky. They gave them the name “Prana Balls” or “Energy Globules.” I am still amazed that so little is known about this phenomena when the East Indians, thousands of years ago, even knew their exact measurements.
I decided to ask Deep Seek (Chinese AI) if it could find any other references to the energy globules. It reported that Chinese esoteric and Daoist traditions also describe the luminous particles, often linked them to Qi and alchemical practice and sometimes called them “xing zi” – little stars or spirit lights.
Deep Seek said that in Miracles Through Pranic Healing (1987) and other texts like Advanced Pranic Healing, Choa Kok Sui describes vitality globules or prana balls as follows:
Vitality globules are tiny spheres or particles of prana, the universal life force. They are components of white or general prana, which manifests as air prana (from the atmosphere), solar prana (from sunlight), and ground prana (from the earth). These globules are the building blocks of life energy, absorbed by the body’s chakras and meridians to sustain health.
Appearance
To those with “slightly more sensitive eye ” or clairvoyant abilities, globules appear as small, luminous spheres of light darting in the atmosphere.
Size and Motion
The globules vary in size, with larger ones (air vitality globules) being easier to see. They move quickly, often in random or spiraling patterns, and may fade in and out of sight, aligning with the blinking specks you describe.
Types of Prana
In Pranic Healing, prana is categorized by source (air, solar, ground) and color (white, red, blue, etc.), with vitality globules being the white or undifferentiated form. Air vitality globules are the most relevant to your phenomenon, as they are abundant in the atmosphere and visible as specks.
Energetic Role
Globules are absorbed by the body’s energy system, particularly through the spleen chakra, which distributes prana to other chakras. They are essential for vitality, and their depletion (e.g., in polluted environments) can cause fatigue or illness.
Deep Seek further reported:
The phenomenon you’re describing “small, blinking specks of light visible in the sky, often called “vitality globules” are associated with orgone, prana, or other life-force energies – has been discussed by various researchers and esoteric traditions, including Wilhelm Reich, Claude Swanson, Choa Kok Sui, and Rich Berry. These accounts suggest a subtle energy or particle-like phenomenon that may connect to broader concepts like prana, chi, or even dark matter and torsion fields.
Reich, a psychoanalyst and natural scientist, proposed orgone as a universal life force, observed in his lab as a blue-gray, pulsating energy. In his orgone accumulators (layered boxes designed to concentrate this energy), he noted strange light phenomena – pulsing, spiraling specks – that seemed to affect physical systems, like draining batteries. Reich believed orgone was omnipresent, influencing weather, health, and even cosmic phenomena. His observations of these specks align with your description of blinking lights, though he faced significant criticism, and his work was deemed pseudoscientific by mainstream science, leading to his imprisonment and the destruction of his research by the FDA. *this is the official version that has been debunked. The revisionist report is that Reich was persecuted and attacked by both Nazis and Stalinists in Europe. In the USA, however, he was brought down by a combination of Comintern (Communist International) Stalinist agents, pestilent journalists and MDs, and finally by the FDA.
Claude Swanson in Life Force: The Scientific Evidence, suggested Reich ‘s orgone is equivalent to prana, a life force described in Eastern traditions. He referenced A. E. Powell ‘s 1925 work, which described “vitality globules” as glowing, sun-activated particles visible in the atmosphere, especially on clear, sunny days. He also claimed that some of the strange phenomena mentioned by Reich are often seen in sites associated with the sacred or paranormal as well as certain crop circles. His method for observing these globules facing away from the sun and focusing a few feet away matches your interest in specks visible against the sky.
Rich Berry (remote Viewer) cited by Swanson, categorized prana into luminous and dark varieties. Luminous particles move quickly in a corkscrew motion, are reflective, and fade in and matching your description of blinking specks.Berry’s bold claim is that these particles are evenly spaced synchronized and responsible for “entrainment” (synchronizing synchronizing phenomena like clocks or consciousness). He views them as fundamental to reality, building it continuously. This metaphysical perspective lacks empirical support but resonates with esoteric views of a self-organizing universe.
Deep Seek ended up giving me about 25 pages of research while all of the other AI chats I consulted like Claude, Grok, Liquid Architecture and Perplexity just gave me a few pages and dismissed the whole idea as pseudoscientific and basically unworthy of their time. I think mainstream science needs to realize that this phenomena has been been reported on and taken seriously by many cultures throughout the ages. They found the vitality globules to be the building blocks of life energy that were absorbed by the body’s chakras and meridians to sustain health.
I found the following great advice posted online from a pranic healing group member with no name-
“After some time you will be able to see the tiny globules of orgone making squiggly patterns against the blue sky. They seem to be tiny white balls that appear for a second or two, leave a slight trail mark, and then disappear again. When you continue this observation and expand your vision, you will begin to see that the whole field pulsates in a synchronized rhythm. On sunny days these tiny balls of energy will be bright and move fast. On cloudy days they will be more translucent, move slowly and be fewer in number. In a smoggy city they are fewer, dark, and very slow moving. They are undercharged. The most abundant and most brightly charged globules I observed were in the Swiss Alps, where there are many bright sunny days and the snow covers everything in thick drifts.”
Wishing you a wonderful Solstice!
Read More...Brain Wave States
Frances Nixon, a Canadian researcher in magnetic phenomena, made many astounding, scientific discoveries during her years of research. Most of her discoveries were regularly shared, tested, and validated by William Tiller and other leading physicists and scientists at Stanford University, yet these revolutionary findings still have received little public recognition.
To carry out her research, she founded the Vivaxis Energies Research International Society (VERIS) in the 1970’s that thrived with many chapters in Canada, California and Australia until its dissolution in 2001. During that thirty-year period, thousands of students came to study with her. Many people with debilitating illnesses, who had been abandoned by orthodox medicine, came to her classes and were completely cured by reconnecting to their Vivaxis.
Her most profound discovery was that all life has a unique, magnetic two-way energy flow to the geophysical spot on earth where it is born. At this spot, a spherical wave field of revolving magnetic energy is permanently created at birth, even after the originating source is removed. (This means one stays connected to this energy sphere for life, no matter where one moves on Earth). She named this energetic sphere “Vivaxis.” Viva is Latin for life and axis is a central line about which a body rotates.1
The radiation energies of the Earth form a massive network of energy waves traveling in both horizontal and vertical directions. When a fetus is subjected to these energy waves or currents, it pulls the horizontal and vertical energies into a common axis or point. The fetus then becomes magnetized to that exact geophysical point and a permanent magnetic pattern or alignment is introduced into the atomic structure of the bones as they solidify. It is thought that the baby’s vivaxis is generally created about the time of the mother’s first labor pains and is approximately the size of the fetus just prior to birth. This same dynamic is replayed throughout all creation.2
Read More...Clouds are Not Messy
Li, which means fire in Chinese, also means, “how patterns in nature form random shapes, yet seem ordered in a way that we can never define.” When welook up at the sky, we don’t think, “ Oh, the clouds are so messy today,” or “The forest is so tangled and cluttered this year!“ We look at nature and think it’s perfect.
It lifts our spirits with its non-structured beauty.
The tao (order of the universe) has a certain kind of order that is neither symmetrical nor geometrical. We all recognize Li – the clouds have Li, stones have Li and the human body has Li. The interesting thing is that although we all know what it is, there is no way of objectively defining it. It is a patterning based on the order of “flow.” It is the ever present flow that is always moving through nature and creating random ordered shapes and events that seem beyond definition. Li is the sister science to Feng Shui. (more…)
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