Messages from 5 Sacred White Animals
White animals are rare in the wild. Without protective coloration, unless they’re in an arctic environment, even predators are more vulnerable to attack. But those who survive to adulthood can pass their “leucism,” or genetic lack of pigmentation and blue eyes, to the next generation. Scientists theorize that the white, recessive, non-albino genetics in animals are a throwback to the last ice age.
Sacred White Animals Across Traditions
In multiple cultures, anomalous white animals have been designated as sacred and the basis of legends and myth. While the animals differ, in many cultures the birth or appearance of a white animal is an indication of a new era of peace and restored balance; these animals also represent purity, spiritual fulfillment, and attainment. Below are a few legends of sacred white animals.
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The Lakota White Buffalo Calf Woman Legend
A long time ago during a famine, the Lakota people were starving, so their chief sent two scouts to search for buffalo in the Black Hills of South Dakota. After travelling a while, the scouts found a woman alone on the prairie — dressed in white buckskin, she was young and beautiful.
One of the scouts tried to embrace the woman, intending to take her as a wife. As the story goes, she and the scout quickly disappeared into a misty white fog. When it cleared, only the woman remained, and next to her on the ground was a pile of bones.
The remaining scout was terrified and began to draw his bow in self-defense, but the woman saw into his heart and knew his motives were pure. Speaking Lakota, she told him not to be afraid, that she would not harm him.
She explained she was a holy woman carrying a message for the Lakota people; if they followed her instructions, the Lakota nation would recover. She told the scout to go back to camp, tell the council her words, and prepare a feast, as she would soon come to the camp.
Indeed she did, and shared sacred ceremonies with the people, giving them a sacred pipe. Before she left, she told the people she would return one day in the future. Then she lay on the ground and rolled four times; each time, she changed color until the fourth turning when she turned into a white buffalo calf. Then she disappeared. When the people looked around, they saw they were surrounded by great herds of buffalo. Since then, the Lakota people have waited for the birth of a white buffalo calf to signal the return of the holy woman.
“Miracle”
In 1994, a pure white buffalo calf was born on a ranch in Janesville, WI. This little calf was the fulfillment of the prophecy of the White Buffalo Calf Woman from Lakota prophecy. According to legend, the birth of a white buffalo calf marked the beginning of a time of purification and renewal for the earth and her children. The little calf was named “Miracle,” and since then, another 16 white calves have been born, and to the Lakota people, they all symbolize a coming time of renewal. “The arrival of the white buffalo is like the second coming of Christ. It will bring about purity of mind, body, and spirit and unify all nations; black, red, yellow, and white,” said Floyd Hand Looks For Buffalo, an Oglala Lakota Medicine Man from Pine Ridge, SD.
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White Star Lions of South Africa
400 years ago in Africa, there lived a queen named Numbi. She ruled an empire, but she had grown ill and weak. Her people prayed for her return to health, but she continued to decline.
One night, a great light appeared in the sky and descended to a nearby valley. The queen and her people went to the valley to see what there was to see. As they approached, they saw an object that was the source of the light. It was making a humming sound, and people were frightened.
But Numbi had no fear; in fact, she felt drawn to the object. With her two oldest servants, she approached the light, telling them that as a queen, she must honor and welcome this high being. She entered the light and the servants fled.
When the servants returned alone to the village, the object rose back into the sky, then shot off into space. After the queen left, for many years the people saw white impala, leopards, and lions at the place they called “Timbavaati.” And eventually Numbi returned to her people restored to magical young version of herself.
Timbavaati, in South Africa, is the only place in the world where white, blue-eyed lions, called “star lions,” are born. For the people of Africa, the star lions are gifts from the Sun God. Linda Tucker, author of Mystery of the White Lions, learned the story from one of the last of African lion shamans, Credo Mutwa. In 2002, Tucker founded the Global White Lion Protection Trust to protect white lions in the wild, as they are highly prized by game hunters. “The White Lions‘ message to us is not to succumb to our fear. They are here as the symbol we might draw upon to overcome this fear—and change the consciousness that is heading us into devastation,” said Tucker.
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Kermode White Spirit Bear, a.k.a. Moksgm’ol, or Ghost Bear
The coastal rainforests of British Columbia are considered some of the most pristine rainforest habitats remaining in the world. And the heart of the region is the Great Bear Rainforest, home to the Kitasoo First Nation people. These forests are comprised of fir, spruce, red cedar, alder, and hemlock. The region is a huge watershed, and each stream and pool system hosts generations of chum, sockeye, and coho salmon.
This forest primeval is home to the rare, white Moksgm’ol, the spirit or ghost bear in the Kitasoo language. In English, it is the Kermode bear, a distinct subspecies of black bear, the carrier of the Kermode gene. According to Alex Shoumatoff of Smithsonian.com, The Kermode bear, beloved by all Canadians, is the most sacred animal in the forest.Kitasoo stories about animals, including the spirit bear, abound. They say that raven made one in every ten bears moksgm’ol (white) as a reminder of the time when glaciers covered their lush forests. Moksgm’ol also has supernatural powers, such as leading people to deep, underwater places of magic. The spirit bear is also a symbol of peace and harmony, and is the official animal of British Columbia.
White Elephant and lotus flowers from a ceiling panel in the Ajanta Caves, India, 5th century AD.
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The White Elephants of India, Thailand, and Myanmar
Pale-skinned and yellow-eyed, Asian and Indian white elephants are considered auspicious symbols of purity. In Thailand, a king’s status depends on the number of white elephants he owns. In neighboring Myanmar, white elephants bring status, power, and good fortune. When a white elephant is portrayed with a lifted trunk, it transmits message of overcoming obstacles. In India, white elephants are sacred to the goddess Lakshmi, giver of wealth, beauty and luxury.
Once long ago, there was a king, Suddhodana, of the Sakya clan, a warrior tribe from the verdant foothills of the Himalayas, the Hindu Kush. Suddhodana chose the beautiful Princess Mahamaya, daughter of King Anjana of the neighboring Koliyas clan, For his queen.
One night Queen Mahamaya lay dreaming under the full moon. In her dream, she was taken to Lake Anotatta in the high mountains by four devas; benevolent, angel-like beings. The devas bathed the queen in the lake, then dressed her in silk spun by gandharvas, and anointed her with sacred oils.
When these things were accomplished, a magnificent white elephant approached carrying a flawless white lotus in its trunk. The elephant circled the queen three times, then magically entered her right side.
When the queen woke up, she understood the dream was important. The next morning she told the dream to her husband Suddhodana; he sent for sages and priests to explain it to them. The wise men said that the dream was supremely auspicious — that the devas had chosen the queen to be the mother of a great being.
Ten months after her dream, Mahamaya knew it was time to leave for her father’s house — it was traditional for women to have their babies in their parents’ homes. King Suddhodana made the arrangements, and the queen departed for her father’s Koliya lands.
On the way, the queen’s procession came to a beautiful garden called Lumbini Park. The queen was enchanted by the beauty of there and called for her retinue to stop for rest. She lay under a sala tree, and almost immediately, gave birth to a boy — this day was a full moon in spring of the year 623 BCE.
This strange newborn prince immediately stood up took seven steps. At each step, a lotus appeared on the ground. At the seventh, he declared, “Eldest I am in the world, foremost am I in the world. This is the last birth. There is now no more coming to be.”
This child, named Prince Siddhartha, grew up to be the Gautama Buddha.
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The Alchemist’s White Peacock
Male peacocks and female peahens are referred to a peafowl — and there are subspecies of the jewel-like green and blue birds from India and the Congo in Africa. White peafowl are genetic variants of the ornamental Indian peafowl, but they are not albino; they carry the leucism gene which brings an absence of pigmentation with blue eyes. Evoking purity and grace, white peacocks, when they display their feathers, take a viewer’s breath away. While they are not common, especially in the wild, two white peafowl will produce white chicks, and the white birds are popular with domestic peafowl keepers.
The first known alchemists were the Egyptians, who developed complex embalming techniques using rudimentary chemistry. Early alchemical knowledge travelled from Egypt to Greece with Alexander the Great in 322 BCE, and the Greeks combined the discipline with their observations of the elements of nature; water, fire, earth, and air. Called “khemia,” the word also became the Greek name for Egypt (and is the root word for “chemistry”).
Egyptian alchemists accumulated a wealth of knowledge that was preserved in the great library of Alexandria, but Christian invaders burned the library in 391 AD. The remaining alchemical knowledge was then carried to Spain by Arab alchemists in the eighth century. Along the same timelines, Taoist monks in China developed Asian alchemy systems.
Described as “the great work,” alchemy was superficially the search for a method to transmute lead to gold. But this was a mask for the deeper, esoteric goal of turning the leaden dross of the human soul to gold; a metaphor for achieving realization and enlightenment. The methods were closely held to avoid the attention of Christian authorities — we know what they did to the library in Alexandria, and alchemists could be tried and burned at the stake. Written texts and treatises were filled with “blinds;” false leads and riddles that could only be explained by a master who learned the answers from his master. This was the “ear-whispered” tradition of esoteric alchemy.
Alchemical texts of the time were filled with coded bird and animal symbols. One part of the process was explained with birds representing stages in a work; the raven, the swan, the peacock, the pelican, and the phoenix.
The alchemists knew that all colors of light, when combined, produces white. The peacock’s tail represented this optical principle. A white peacock then symbolized the distillation of all aspects of light to its pure, essential state; white.
In Prague, in the Czech Republic, the Royal Way is an ancient route through the city that was used for coronations for the kings of Bohemia. In the 17th century, Prague was the European center of alchemy. As a result, the Royal Way was laden with secret symbols that were allegories for the alchemist’s goal of attaining the philosopher’s stone.
Along the route is the hard-to-find house of the black madonna, a reference to the dark, or nigredo stage of the purification process, also represented by the raven. Next is a white peacock on a building facade, symbolizing the next stage, albedo, or the “clean, purified” state the alchemist had to attain to continue on the path to the “philosopher’s stone,” or “pearl of great price,” the ultimate esoteric goal of enlightenment.
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Who Are the Ascended Masters and How Do They Guide Us?
The Ascended Masters are spiritual beings who have reached a high level of consciousness and are dedicated to guiding humanity in its spiritual evolution. They have transcended human limitations through multiple lifetimes and learning, becoming examples of wisdom and divine love. In this article we explore who they are, how they guide us and what role they play in our path to enlightenment.
Table of Contents
- What are the Ascended Masters?
- The Best Known Ascended Masters
- History and Origin of the Concept
- The Life of the Ascended Masters Before Ascending
- How Does One Become an Ascended Master?
- The Mission of the Ascended Masters
- How to Invoke the Energy of the Ascended Masters
- How the Ascended Masters Manifest Themselves
What are the Ascended Masters?
Ascended Masters are souls who have reached a high level of spiritual evolution after overcoming the trials of earthly life and the cycles of reincarnation. This process allowed them to transcend duality and access higher planes of consciousness, from where they act as guides for those seeking to progress on their own spiritual path. They are recognized for their wisdom, compassion, and commitment to the awakening of humanity.
Unlike deities, Ascended Masters were human beings who lived experiences on Earth, learned from them, and achieved enlightenment. This direct connection with the human condition makes them especially understanding and approachable for those who invoke them. Figures such as Jesus (Jeshua), Buddha, Kwan Yin, and Saint Germain are some of the most well-known, and each of them embodies specific qualities like unconditional love, compassion, or energetic transmutation.
Although a definitive number cannot be established regarding how many Ascended Masters exist, the presence of dozens of them is recognized in various spiritual traditions. Ascension is an ever-evolving process, so it is possible that new souls may join this group as they reach a state of enlightenment. Each master has a particular mission and acts as a point of reference for those who resonate with their energy or teachings.
The Best Known Ascended Masters
Throughout history, many Ascended Masters have been recognized for their guidance and wisdom. Each represents universal virtues and provides teachings that inspire us to evolve spiritually. Below, we highlight ten of the best-known Masters and their main teachings:
- Jeshua (Jesus): He represents unconditional love and forgiveness. His teachings remind us of the importance of connecting with our inner divinity and living in unity with others.
- Saint Germain: Master of the Violet Ray, symbolizes transmutation and spiritual freedom. He guides us in the transformation of negative energies and the discovery of our personal power.
- Kwan Yin: She is the goddess of compassion and mercy. She teaches to open the heart, cultivate empathy and live from unconditional love.
- Lady Nada: She represents selfless love and service to others. She inspires us to find peace through kindness and harmony in our relationships.
- Buddha (Gautama): Symbolizes enlightenment and detachment from suffering. His teachings on meditation and mindfulness guide us towards a balanced and peaceful life.
- Serapis Bey: He is the master of purity and spiritual ascension. He helps us to raise our vibration and overcome the challenges of the material plane.
- El Morya: Represents the divine will and faith. It impels us to make courageous decisions and align ourselves with our higher purpose.
- Hilarion: Master of truth and healing. He guides us towards inner honesty and emotional healing through spiritual awareness.
- Lady Portia: Symbolizes justice and mercy. She teaches to balance judgment with love and to act from fairness and forgiveness.
- Sanat Kumara: He is the “Lord of the World” and a guide for the spiritual evolution of humanity. He represents universal love and commitment to the awakening of planetary consciousness.
History and Origin of the Concept
The concept of the Ascended Masters has its roots in modern spirituality, particularly in the Theosophical Society founded in the 19th century by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky. Blavatsky introduced the idea of “Mahatmas” or “Masters of Wisdom,” enlightened beings who had transcended human limitations and worked to guide humanity. This vision laid the foundation for what we know today as the Ascended Masters.
In the 20th century, movements such as “The Open Door” and the teachings of Guy Ballard (founder of the I Am organization) expanded this concept. It was then that names such as Saint Germain, Kwan Yin and El Morya became popular, linking them to the Seven Cosmic Rays and presenting them as active guides in the spiritual process of humanity. These teachings focused on ascension, energetic transmutation and connection with the inner divinity.
Today, the Ascended Masters are part of various spiritual and esoteric currents. Their teachings are seen as practical tools for self-knowledge and expansion of consciousness. Through books, meditations and modern practices, these beings of light continue to inspire millions of people around the world to live in harmony and reconnect with their spiritual essence.
The Life of the Ascended Masters Before Ascending
Before reaching their enlightened state, the Ascended Masters lived as human beings, facing the same trials and challenges as all of us. Throughout multiple incarnations, they experienced suffering, love, learning and spiritual growth. These human experiences were essential to developing the compassion and wisdom that characterize them today.
In their earthly lives, many of them dedicated their existence to serving, teaching and transforming their communities. For example, Jeshua (Jesus) spread unconditional love and forgiveness, while Buddha taught the path to liberation from suffering. These exemplary lives left a legacy of practices and teachings that still inspire those who seek enlightenment today.
By overcoming the limitations of ego and duality, the Masters were able to transcend the cycle of reincarnation. This spiritual evolution brought them to a state of higher consciousness, from where they now guide humanity. Their human experiences allow them to deeply understand our struggles and offer empathetic and practical support.
How Does One Become an Ascended Master?
Becoming an Ascended Master involves a profound process of self-knowledge, purification and spiritual evolution. Through multiple lifetimes, aspirants work on their self-mastery, learning to overcome negative emotions, ego and earthly illusions. This process includes facing accumulated karma and transforming it into positive energy through forgiveness and compassion.
The path to ascension requires practicing virtues such as unconditional love, patience and selfless service. Masters in the ascension process develop the ability to live in harmony with spiritual laws, aligning themselves with their divine purpose. Meditation, introspection and working with higher energies are fundamental practices for this achievement.
Finally, the moment of ascension occurs when a soul reaches such a high vibratory state that it no longer needs to experience the duality of the physical plane. This process marks the end of the cycle of reincarnations and the entrance into a higher plane of consciousness, from where the Masters can guide and assist humanity in its own evolutionary process.
The Mission of the Ascended Masters
The primary mission of the Ascended Masters is to assist humanity in its spiritual evolution. They act as guides and mentors, offering wisdom, inspiration and tools for each person to reach their own divine potential. Through their energy and teachings, they help us overcome our challenges and remember our connection to Source.
In addition, the Ascended Masters work to raise the vibration of the planet and promote peace and harmony among human beings. Their work includes transmuting negative energies, strengthening the collective consciousness and protecting those who seek to walk the spiritual path. Many of them act through the Seven Cosmic Rays, directing specific energies to heal and transform.
On an individual level, the Masters also inspire people to find their purpose and live in alignment with their soul. Whether through meditations, intuitions or signs, they show us how we can transcend our limitations and contribute to the collective well-being. Their mission is to remind us that we are all capable of ascending and living in spiritual fulfillment.
How to Invoke the Energy of the Ascended Masters
Connecting with the Ascended Masters requires a clear intention and an open heart. A simple and effective ritual to invoke their energy is to create a sacred space in your home. Light a white candle, place flowers or crystals, and set a clear intention, such as “I open myself to receive the guidance of the Ascended Masters on my spiritual path.”
For the ritual, sit in a comfortable position, close your eyes and take deep breaths. Visualize a golden light enveloping your entire body as you say aloud, “Beloved Ascended Masters, I invoke you with humility and love. Guide my path to peace, wisdom and compassion. Thank you for your divine presence and guidance.” Hold this connection for a few minutes and listen to any messages or sensations you receive.
End the ritual by thanking her for her presence and extinguishing the candle. This ritual can be repeated as needed, always with respect and gratitude. It is important to trust that the Ascended Masters listen and respond, even though their guidance may manifest in subtle ways, such as sudden insights, intuitions or feelings of calm and clarity.
How the Ascended Masters Manifest Themselves
Ascended Masters often manifest in subtle ways, using signals, intuitions or sensations to communicate. You may feel their presence as a surge of peace, an enveloping warmth or a deep sense of love. It is also common for them to manifest through repetitive numbers, songs, dreams or messages that come at key moments.
Occasionally, the Masters may send clear messages during meditation or dreams. For example, you might have visions of vibrant colors, figures of light or even hear specific words or phrases. These manifestations are often loaded with personal meaning and occur when you are receptive and aligned with their energy.
Another way the Masters manifest is through synchronicities in your daily life. You might find a book or message that answers your questions, or feel circumstances aligning to guide you to the next step in your spiritual evolution. The most important thing is to be attentive to these signs, trust their guidance and be grateful for their constant presence on your path.
