The Ancient Wisdom of the 12 Days of Christmas: The Hidden Teachings Behind the Song

By Rain on the Earth

The 12 Days of Christmas was used by Celtic peoples who believe the Christ Consciousness is a level of understanding of our unity with the Creator that has practical application in our lives.

This knowledge lives within you and can be accessed through your intimate and infinite relationship with the Creator.

The Ceremony contains simply profound tools embodied in its symbols and form that can awaken, stir and ignite these powers in your life, so you can realize, activate and live your Divine Design. Consecrating your lifes purpose, year after year.

Through this empowerment you can make the difference to the world that you came to contribute.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Nov 15, 2005
• ISBN: 9781463479213

Rain on the Earth

Rain on the Earth, studied basic spiritual sciences and ancient wisdom with Mello Rye, Priestess of the Sun, Temple of the Sun in Mother’s Garden.  As sun shines on all people of the earth, the work of the Temple functions as a bridge between people of different cultures and spiritual understandings   Mello initiated Rain first into the Indigo Ray of the Night Sky and then into the Turquoise Ray of the Dawn.  She passed on the 12 Days of Christmas Ceremony to Rain in 1977.    This Ceremony has been taught to diverse people by Rain on the Earth enhancing and expanding their own spiritual foundations while creating understanding, healing and empowerment.

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The Ancient Wisdom of

THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

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The Hidden Teachings Behind the Song

Rain on the Earth

© 2007 Rain on the Earth. All rights reserved.

No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

Second edition by AuthorHouse 10/8/2007`

First published by AuthorHouse 11/8/2005

ISBN: 978-1-4208-9079-2 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4634-7921-3 (ebk)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2005909692

Printed in the United States of America

Bloomington, Indiana

Cover Design by Theresa Bower

Photo Illustrations by Theresa Bower

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Dedication

To my Grandmother Mary Day, my closest Spiritual Teacher and Kindred Spirit, the Pillar of Strength and Courage for our Family and

Well-Spring of Light for the Generations

Gladys and Bernard Switzer, my parents

Their Love sustained me

Their Faith guided me

Their Strength uplifted me

Their Integrity and Service exemplary

And to my companion,

Reverend J, Priest of the Order of Melchizedek

Who is here with me through all things

As transformational catalyst

Appreciation, Love and Honoring

To my family for their support through all things. My brother, Robert Whitewolf Switzer and his children, Daisy, Paul and Mark. Whitewolf and Mark were with me during my very first Christ Mass ceremony.

To my best friend, Cat, whose spirit is always with me.

To the Children of the Awakening which include my great-nieces and nephews, Skyler, Emily, Myles, and Harmony.

And Cat’s, children and grandchildren, Dani, Gaelin, Michael, Briana, Anisa, Gage, and Karma.

To their parents, Lisa, Amy, Lorraine, Damian, Evan, and Javier.

To my students who opened their hearts to this ceremony and walked with me on the path of this creation which you now hold in your hands. Among them LeRoy Burla, who created the Heart of Light metaphysical store in Ojai, California, a very challenging venture for him. You all remain in my heart and within the arms of my altar every year.

To Theresa Bower, friend and colleague, who has shared many adventures with me. It is always a joy for me to work with her. Her inspired graphics bring light and joy to this book. Her experiences as a novice to the ceremony utilizing this book have contributed beyond the material, itself and were priceless.

To the Russians who requested materials to create a spiritual library in their country, for which a set of tapes of the ceremony were sent before the fall of Communism there.

To Gail Ortega, my partridge, who did the Christ Mass ceremony on the road with me. I honor the courageous explorer within her.

To Steve Grettenberg who assisted in editing this book.

To all those who have shared this path with me. Especially those who showed me patience, understanding and love, when I was beyond my depth, out on a limb or fumbling along the way.

For the great sense of humor of my guides and teachers.

With the deepest thanksgiving and joy for sharing the planet with you who hold this book in your hands at this very crucial, pivotal time in creation.

Contents

INVOCATION

INTRODUCTION

THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

PREFACE

ANCIENT ROOT SYMBOLS

FIRE

THE CALL

THE TREE

THE THRESHOLD

THE GIVE AWAY – FIRST FOOT

INTO THE HEART OF CREATION

PREPARATION

ALCHEMY

THE INNER MEANING OF THE

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS SONG

SCRYING

PRACTICAL MATTERS

FRAME OF REFERENCE

Are you ready to begin the Ceremony? Here’s what you’ll need to create your alchemy.

TO PREPARE FOR THE CHRIST MASS RITUAL

WELL FORMED OUTCOMES

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS SONG

CANDLE COLORS AND

THEIR MEANINGS

TRADITIONAL COLORS FOR

THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

COLORS AND THEIR

FIELDS OF EXPRESSION

SPECIAL ALCHEMY

COMMUNION CANDLES

CHRIST MASS CANDLE ALCHEMY

WORKSHEET INSTRUCTIONS

YOUR JOURNAL NOTES

MATERIAL LIST FOR

THE CEREMONY

THE STEPS OF THE

CHRIST MASS CEREMONY

FIRST LIGHT

FIRST LIGHT

THE SCIENCES OF BECOMING

GIFTS OF THE PRESENCE

THE CHRIST MASS

THE PERSONAL ALCHEMY

IMPLOSION OF THE LIGHT

IMPLOSION OF THE LIGHT DRAWING

IMPLOSION OF THE LIGHT

INVOCATION

12TH DAY CELEBRATION

12TH DAY INVOCATION

OF THE PRESENCE

COMMUNION

APPENDIX

BASIC ALTAR PREPARATION

SCRYING QUESTIONS

ADVANCED ALCHEMY

THE COMMUNION ALCHEMY

ABOUT

ABOUT

THIS BOOK

THERESA BOWER

MELLO RYE

RAIN ON THE EARTH

CLOSING INVOCATION

CONTACT INFORMATION

CONTACT INFORMATION

INVOCATION

The beginnings of the 12 Days of Christmas are lost in Antiquity. The Celtic Ceremony, which predated Jesus, the Christed by many centuries, was passed on verbally from a teacher to an initiate. The power of the ceremony, today as in ancient times, goes beyond its form and into our direct experience of participation in developing and living the Christ Consciousness through all occurrences.

This evolutionary process of practical, spiritual development in ceremonial form was commonly practiced among all of the Natural Peoples. Through this legacy of generations, this knowledge became so interwoven within the structure of life that it has entered the very fabric of each being, residing within our cellular memory. This ancient knowledge still lives within all of us, dormant, ready to be awakened to provide practical tools to fulfill the purpose of our lives.

There is a singular body of knowledge, which is the common source for all Sciences on earth. The Clans of the Natural Peoples, including the Celts, share many of these sciences. In their understanding, the Arts, Science and Spiritual Wisdom interlink springing from one Source.

The shield of my life’s purpose on the back cover of this book contains the Flower of Life within the Sacred Hoop of the Nations.

The Flower of Life is a symbol known throughout the world. The creation pattern, within which all practical and mystical knowledge springs, including geometry, music, language, the Merkaba (by which we enter and leave this life form, and the Tree of Life (an ancient esoteric study). For a very detailed in-depth study of the Flower of Life including photos of the symbol taken from around the world, I recommend The Ancient Secrets of the Flower of Life, Volumes 1 and 2 by Drunvalo Melchizedek.

The Golden Hoop of Nations is comprised of the Peoples of the four root races upon the circle of Creation recognizing that we all are born of one body, the Mother Earth, and are the offspring of one Spirit.

Long ago, according to prophecies of Indigenous People of the Americas, the Creator brought all the peoples of the Earth together to tell them that they were being separated. Groups were sent to the four corners of the world. They were changed in color, to Red, Yellow, Black and White. Each group was given Sacred Tablets for safe-keeping.

Each was given a responsibility, a task to accomplish. This was their sacred trust or guardianship- to learn, master and to share with each other when they were reunited.

The Red Peoples were given Guardianship of the Earth. They were to learn of the Earth, including Her plantlife for food and medicines. They practiced animal husbandry on a vast scale. Their tablets are kept in the Four Corners area on Hopi land.

The Yellow Peoples were given Guardianship of the Wind. They were to learn about the Sky and the breath, including using these energies for health and the spiritual development. Their tablets are under the care of the Tibetans.

The Black Peoples were given Guardianship of the Water. They were to learn the humble and powerful attributes of water, including mastery of the emotional body. Their tablets are kept at the foot of Mount Kenya.

The White Peoples were given Guardianship of the Fire. They were to learn the powers of fire, including sciences of transformation. Their tablets are in Switzerland.

This was Sacred Hoop of Nations. The Peoples were to return to the Americas again to reunite and share what they had learned with each other. They were given a sacred handshake for that time. The sacred handshake signified that they had learned their lessons. When the Hopi met the Spanish conquistadors they extended their hand, hoping for the handshake. Instead the conquistadors dropped trinkets in their hand. If the handshake was not given the prophecies had warned of the hardships that the Peoples would all endure. The Sacred Hoop of Nations was broken.

The prophecies are very detailed and describe many, many, many events, which have come to pass, including World Wars, the dropping of the atomic bomb, the landing of people on the moon and the United Nations. United States vetoed the right of the Red Peoples of the U.S. to be represented at the UN.

Peace cannot reign again until the Peoples of the White Root also share their ancient wisdom.

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"With this book, I, Rain on the Earth, extend from my hand

to Humankind, all colors and all directions, this wisdom

of the White Peoples for the healing of the Sacred Hoop of Nations. That within the Sacred Circle of our blazing fires

we will finally stand again as One People, born from

one Creator from whom we all spring, stewards and

guardians of our blessed Mother Earth and Father Sky."

INTRODUCTION

The 12 Days of Christmas (also known as the Festival of Lights, Old Christ Mass, and the Christ Mass Ceremony) was used by Celtic peoples who believe the Christ Consciousness is a level of understanding of our essential unity with the Creator that can be lived. They worked for and prayed for a demonstration of the Embodiment of the Christ Consciousness. To them Jesus was this demonstration. He said, You can do what I have done and even more. They took this as an edict to take personal responsibility for their own spiritual development.

This Ceremony remains a powerful tool for this spiritual growth embodied and demonstrated by Jesus. It is the link between the pagan world and Christianity.

In 1975, I began study with Mello Rye, a Cherokee/Irish Medicine Woman, who taught me basic principles of spiritual science in an intensive format. Through experience and experimentation, I learned valuable tools for my spiritual development and service.

In 1977, Mello passed on the Festival of Lights Ceremony to me. The ceremony was passed on to me in its bare bones. Every year I have channeled further information during the ceremony, sharing it with people of many diverse religions, spiritual beliefs, cultures and backgrounds. It has grown and evolved as was done in Ancient times beyond memory.

It has enhanced my understanding of Christianity in which I was raised while giving due honor to my Pagan heritage, an unbroken spiritual lineage.