Alpha of Alcyone

A positive twist of fate and a windfall of good fortune are destined for you. Brightness and hope will alleviate negativity and give you the strength to find your way through a time of adversity or challenge. Finally, you will experience peace, love and deep connection with your true self and the Universe. Good things are on their way to you.

The brightest star in the Pleiades star system, Alcyone, holds the frequency of love, the sacred feminine healing power of compassion and the grace of mercy.In the myths of ancient Greece, Alcyone was so in love with her husband Ceyx that she referred to him as ‘Zeus; and he referred to her as the divine wife of Zeus, ‘Hera.’ Zeus was so irritated by such grandiosity that when Ceyx was at sea, Zeus struck his ship with a lightning bolt. In her grief, Alcyone threw herself into the sea. Moved by mercy, the gods transformed the lovers into kingfishers. These birds embody the spiritual medicine of abundance, love, prosperity, peace and happiness, bringing blessings of hope and healing to humanity.

The Halcyon Days take their name from this goddess turned kingfisher. They are the seven days on either side of the shortest day of the year, the winter solstice. During this time, there are said to be no storms, only peaceful weather. Legend has it that the god of the winds calms all storms during this period so Alcyone can nest safely. The term now symbolises a period of luminous grace amidst a challenging time, during which one can rest in tranquillity. It is also an omen of more peaceful days of love and prosperity ahead.

Alcyone is the goddess of grace and mercy, especially in the face  of heart-wrenching loss. She reassures us that we will find a way through and that there is comfort for us when we need it, even if further work needs to be done before we can be fully released into a new era of happiness. When Alpha of Alcyone makes an appearance, we are near to the deepest, darkest phase of our suffering and can trust we are already beginning to emerge on the other side.

Alpha brainwaves are deep, calming waves. They are what we experience when daydreaming or slipping into peaceful relaxation or meditation. In the alpha state, imagination and intuition are heightened, as such these brainwaves are a gateway into the subconscious mind. As the bridge between conscious, everyday awareness and deep, altered states, alpha waves allow us to be awake and functioning, while connected to an inner well of wisdom and support. If we are in stimulation overload, alpha-blocking can occur. Learning to consciously switch off and relax by dropping into the 8Hzto 12Hz range helps us melt away stress and tune in to our intuition, without becoming too floaty and unfocused.

The oracle of Alpha of Alcyone supports us in relaxing and reconnecting to optimism, even during cough times. In such a state, we will realise chat difficulties will eventually come to an end and we will be provided for. This oracle brings guidance that a new reality of happiness is available to us even now, as we steadily make our way to the light of a happy new start.

Healing Process

Find a place where you can rest without being distracted or disturbed and settle into a comfortable position. If possible, have something restful and beautiful to look at, such as trees or the ocean or some beloved crystals or sacred objects. Become aware of your breathing. Let your focus be soft and diffuse. Notice the rise and fall of your breath and allow it to become slower and deeper without forcing it. If there is tension in your body, use that same, soft, diffused focus to relax that part of your body a little.

Allow your mind to drift, without trying to hold on to any idea, without trying to follow any thought but just softly, fluidly, open to the play of imagination. You may become a little drowsy, or you may just feel increasingly relaxed. Aim to get to the state where, if you had to talk with someone, it would take you a few moments to speak and you would do so slowly, rather than swiftly formulating your thoughts. Enjoy the softening of your mental edges.

Then allow your imagination to drift into the heart as though it was a gentle, shining inner temple of white light. See two kingfisher birds flying and playing together. One lovingly protects the other as she lays her eggs. The realm is peaceful and still. You may even feel some emotion welling up as you connect to the energy of such a gentle paradise. Let your heart feel what it needs to feel. Just be.

Dreamily and softly repeat the mantra, “I embrace spiritual grace” several times. You may even want to dance or meditate a little upon that mantra.When you have rested in this space for as long as feels good, slowly and gently guide yourself back to the present moment and a somewhat more alert stare by using your breath and grounding yourself. You have completed your healing process.