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Gaiastar Codex

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"An emerging global being is forming in our midst. This Gaian entity contains countless diverse species and life forms. Just as differentiated cells organize to form a complex body, myriad individual aspects of Gaia are coalescing into a new kind of planetary unity. This is happening electronically through the Internet but it is also happening at profound levels of biological and spiritual identity. A familiar yet uplifted Earth is emerging: luminous, self-aware, awake as many-in-one. This is a turned-on world: the GaiaStar.

"The GaiaStar Codex is both a vision of the reborn planet and a technology for co-creating it. The Codex's images, reproduced on sixty-four cards, are mesmerizing and renewing. Each card was created by taking a photograph of a natural element (a leaf or a feather, for example) and digitally arranging and layering its shape, colors, and components. As you spend time with each image, some patterns and elements are readily seen; others emerge over time; some transform into new shapes. The cards will lead you to embrace the living world in a new way, understanding that you are in kinship with every animal, plant, and rock in the Gaiasphere.

"There are countless ways to explore the GaiaStar cards--for guidance, meditation, healing, and empowerment--but the accompanying book suggests several paths for your journey. Introductory text explains the concept and creation of the Codex; each image is discussed individually, and specific configurations of cards are proposed to encourage exploration. Additionally, the full-color GaiaStar Map (click on the small picture above to see it. The actual size is 16 x 20") is provided as an organizational tool, arranging the Codex images in a five-phase alchemical journey.

"The GaiaStar Codex box contains:
* 64 full-color 3 3/4 X 4 3/4" cards: MegaSource Cards, Tribe Cards, Essence Cards and Power Cards.
* 104-page paperbound book, 4 3/4 X 7 5/8." Explanation of the five-part structure of the Codex, commentaries on the cards, suggestions for using the Codex for guidance and empowerment.
* The GaiaStar Map, 16 x 20": full-color guide to a five-phrase alchemical journey."--© Pomegranate

I first bought a copy of the Gaiastar Mandala book and after lending it to an artist friend who so loved it, I was reluctant to ask for it back. So I replaced it with the Codex cards and found the mandala like images were also wonderful in this smaller card format. I so loved the images that I took them with me to writer's conference and shared them with friends. I bought a second set and have decided to put them in my holiday cards this year as a small gift of beauty and healing from the earth, Bonnie Bell and David Todd the cards' creators, and me. Put one or two where you can see them daily; they do awesome things to your mood.

I have worked with many divination systems, but this one is truly special! The quality and content of the cards are exceptionally beautiful. I love the use of natural objects in the making of the card mandalas and images. The content and organization of the book clearly demonstrates the authors' knowledge and love of our sacred planet Earth. It is both thought provoking and beyond the thinking mind. If you like nature photography, mandalas, and meditation, you'll love this set.