Welcome to Sharing my passion and interest in the Esoteric Philosophy is a source of tremendous pleasure and personal satisfaction. Having the opportunity to meet directly with groups and live audiences, both in the United States and abroad, has been one of the richest and most treasured aspects of my work. As I continue to travel and teach, I am always exploring methods of communicating this philosophy in ways that have a vital and transforming effect upon those for whom it inwardly touches.
Over the last several years, my commitment to teaching and travel has curtailed my ability to share this philosophy through the written word. Yet to my absolute delight, I see this website as a unique tool to begin teaching in written form once again. My approach will be to offer you a deep and meaningful understanding of the essential ideas espoused in the Esoteric Philosophy. Generally speaking, these postings will be “brief, but full.”
It is my heartfelt hope that you will find these writings to be informative and uplifting in your life.
William Meader
The Seven Rays ~ Overview and Origin ~ It is no understatement to say that the Seven Rays are foundational to the entirety of Creation. Indeed, within the Esoteric Philosophy it is believed that these seven streams of Divine Life condition all that we see and know. Each is understood as sacred, and each is… Read More »The Seven Rays – Overview and Origin
The Soul’s Purpose ~ Attending to the Trend of Thought ~ When an individual begins to consciously recognize the inner promptings of the soul, a sense of spiritual purpose will likewise begin to germinate within the mind. In the early stages, this is experienced as a growing conviction that one’s life must be rooted in… Read More »Soul Purpose
Light within the Head The subject of light is frequently used to describe various aspects of spiritual awareness. For example, we often refer to the light of love, the light of wisdom or the light of purpose. However, there is a type of spiritual light not often discussed, even though it is perhaps the most… Read More »Light within the Head
Pisces ~ The Second and Sixth Rays ~ Pisces has often been associated with emotional sensitivity, dreaminess, and intuitive capacity. As the representative of the receding astrological age, it has been a dominating force for the last two millennia. Because of this, Pisces has had an enormous influence on humanity as a whole. For… Read More »Pisces – The Second and Sixth Rays
Aquarius ~ The Fifth Ray of Concrete Knowledge and Science ~ Aquarius is a sign long associated with progressive thinking, eccentricities and humanitarian awareness. As an air sign, it emphasizes the importance of the mind as an essential factor of human living. This first manifests as the mind of the individualistic and egocentric personality.… Read More »Aquarius: The Fifth Ray of Concrete Knowledge and Science
Capricorn ~ The First, Third, and Seventh Rays ~ Capricorn is a sign that has long been associated with ambition, determination, and a sense of social responsibility. As an earth sign, it facilitates a grounded approach to life, and the belief that success is earned through applied effort. Capricorn guides the personality in support of… Read More »Capricorn – First, Third, and Seventh Rays
Sagittarius ~ The Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Rays ~ Sagittarius is the sign that emphasizes the aiming of one’s life and intention. As a fire sign, it tends to cultivate a sense of enquiry, and a desire to strive toward that which appeals to the personality and later to the soul. Underlying this zodiacal… Read More »Sagittarius – Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Rays
The Dweller on the Threshold For countless incarnations the focus of evolution is directed toward the personality and its gradual integration. Once the soul is consciously sensed, however, an individual begins to recognize the dual nature of his or her consciousness. The soul is then experientially sensed for the first time, and the contrast between… Read More »The Dweller on the Threshold
Scorpio ~ The Fourth Ray of Harmony through Conflict ~ After an awakening to the soul deep within, the Sign of Scorpio has profound relevance in an individual’s life. Indeed, all who are walking the Path are subject to the influence of this powerful sign. This is true whether or not Scorpio is emphasized in… Read More »Scorpio – The Fourth Ray
The Heresy of Separateness The evolution of human consciousness is the matrix underlying the spiritual path. Indeed, where one stands upon the Path reflects the stage of consciousness that he or she has reached. Prior to discovering the soul residing deep within (the awakening), the nature of human consciousness is largely governed by the egocentric… Read More »The Heresy of Separateness