About us
THE SOUTHERN CROSS ACADEMY OF LIGHT
Our name of course comes from the Star pattern seen in our Southern Skies
the Southern Cross. Henry the navigater of the order of John of the Cross -
(Hero of Portugal, 1394-1460), had a Mystery School based on Neo Platonism in Portugal.
He first saw the Southern Cross when he sailed from Portugal, over the equator and
around the Tropic of Cancer. It was a significant sighting for him and he saw it as a “destiny meeting”.
He declared the stars of the Southern Cross had four significant qualities
from the Four Platonic Virtues; Wisdom, Temperance, Justice and Fortitude,
with Love at the centre of the cross.
Crux (pronounced Latin kraks cross), commonly known as the Southern Cross,
is the smallest of the 88 modern constellations, but nevertheless one of the most distinctive.
It is surrounded on three sides by the constellation Centaurus - (Chiron sign of the ancient Healer)
and to the south lies Musca- (Musca Australis, the Southern Fly - Australis).
Ancient Greeks originally considered Crux to be part of Centaurus; however,
the procession of the equinoxes gradually lowered these stars below the European horizon,
and they were eventually forgotten.
(At the latitude of Athens in 1000 B.C., Crux was clearly visible, though low in the sky;
by 400 A.D., most of the constellation never rose above the horizon for Athenians).
The Southern Cross Academy of Light based in Sydney Australia, brings Speakers
and Healers only with the highest integrity from all around the World and nationally.
Bringing Workshops, Seminars and introductory nights to people to help with the
Awakening on the planet and the opening of Consciousness with people on their
personal journeys of Spiritual Awakening, enabling to help spread the messages
of the Light further afield.
As above so below, we understand one must look at things on both a Microcosmic
and a Macrocosmic level, by helping one we intern help many.
If you are a healer and want to help spread your work further afield,
contact the office on 612 9975 4905, or email us your details expressing
your modalities and the type of work you would like to teach through us.
The more information you can give us the better so include your web address,
we assess all entries with great detail, and only take on healers/speakers that
are inline with the Academy’s highest integrity of the Light.
Our email address to send details to is: scal@a-light.org.au
A Message from our Founder:
by Rosemary Butterworth.
After an amazing encounter with Archangel Michael in the rainforest of Hana, Maui,
Rosemary Butterworth was guided to hold a space where like-minded people
interested in spirituality could gather. She teamed up with John Butterworth who
was very interested in community and sustainability.
Painting by Narelle Green - (www.soulcolour.com)
Together with the help of 3 others, they started The Southern Cross Academy of Light –
an Academy of Light under the Southern Cross. How the name was given to them is
another magical story as they learnt the importance of the Southern Cross and why
Canberra has been laid out on its pattern.
Archangel Michael became the Academy’s patron and loving guide.
Each assembly of the Academy always begins with an invocation and invitation
to Archangel Michael to fill the space with Light and bring his loving Presence and Protection.
1996 – THE FIRST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
It was amazing how many people were attracted by that small notice in the paper.
People were drawn from all parts and some traveled up to seven hours driving time to be there.
The inaugural ‘Meeting’ over a whole weekend in Canberra, the vision and values of
The Southern Cross Academy of Light were born from the hearts of those that were ‘called’ to attend.
The logo came from a vision given to Rosemary. The triangle represents the Holy Trinity,
the Law of Three which governs this world. The circle represents creation of which this world is a part.
The flame is the eternal Light of creation.
THE WORK OF THE ACADEMY:
The Academy came into being to provide a safe haven during the Earth changes
and the shift in conciousness that is taking place on the planet.
Whatever patterns within us that don’t align with Truth, Love, Peace and Joy
are being brought to the surface for us to take the responsibility of clearing them.
This is the shift in consciousness that is needed – the shift from the focus of what is
wrong with the world to one of the love and joy that is always there but kept buried
under the multitude of negatives. So while people are going through these painful tribulations,
the Academy is here to assist and support them.
This support will take many forms. It may be a counsellor or it may be a teacher/healer
who can help you connect to the knowing of how to heal yourself.
Higher energy may be needed to lift one out of depression - or parental advice on dealing
with children - advice on coping and eliminating addictions.
The Academy is a community of love: within it are people with incredible skills and gifts
ready to assist the movement into an age of living in Peace, Joy, Love and Laughter.
TEACHERS/HEALERS
Over the years, the Academy has attracted to itself many teachers of self-development
and healing modalities. These dedicated people all feel that their mission is to help people
understand what they are going through and how to release it and heal.
Somehow these people find the Academy and ask to present to people their
discoveries and share what they have found to be true for them and how it has helped them.
When they contact the Academy, whether they are coming from overseas or within Australia,
the Academy arranges for them to speak at a meeting or it arranges workshops and seminars
for them and networks their work.
In this way, the Academy feels that it brings to each person a multitude of choices of ways
to shift in consciousness and release old patterns that allow them to heal.
The Academy believes that everybody’s journey is unique to them and therefore will need
‘different transport’ although the ultimate goal/destination is the same.
2003
July, 2003 a Blessing Ceremony for the Academy was held at Peace Park,
Oxford Falls near Sydney, to connect the Light of the Academy to Heaven and
Earth and Unity Consciousness on all Levels. Many people came and supported
this blessing with their Divine presence. Anne Castle was the celebrant.
2005
An exciting year for the Academy. John and Rosemary Butterworth purchased 84 acres
on land with 360 degree views of green hills in the New South Wales countryside.
This purchase is part of a vision quest to build a spiritual retreat for the Academy.
A place where you may come to rest, heal and do inner work.
The Academy will be asking teachers/healers to come as well and give seminars there.
2008
With each passing year the aim of the Academy becomes clearer and more concrete.
In acknowledging the truth in all religions, the divinity of all that is, the Academy is Loving All/Serving All.
2009
With the new web site being built and our new office space kindly being provided and shared by Rosemary’s son we are very excited for the future. Our vision being to continue helping to create the New Humanity here on our beautiful planet Earth and support as many as we possibly can along the way, in the Spiritual Journey called life in which we travel. We give much gratitude, for we are truly blessed to be able to do this most special and precious work.
The editor of ShiningBRIGHT is Rosemary Butterworth and the assistant editor is Ann Castle.
As we approach 2012, the cosmic forces that are coming to the planet are increasing
and are creating turbulence within us so that we may shift our beliefs.
It reminds us that we don’t have to learn how to love because we are already that.
Within the Academy is being bred an alternative living style. One of a different focus -
the focus being - what is right with myself and the world. It is a loving place for all to share.
ShiningBRIGHT
July, 1996 saw the birth of a Newsletter. ShiningBRIGHT,
the voice of the Academy was born and it grew and became the magazine which you have today.
The magazine is full of inspiration for you, to lift you, to shift your ideas and fill you with hope and joy.
It is positive feedback to let you know that you are doing well in your journey and to
encourage you to keep practicing the things you know you should be focused on.
ACADEMY BRANCHES
In its 15 year history, many branches of the Academy have sprung up,
the first being Neutral Bay in Sydney and which is lovingly called ‘a sacred home base’.
Others, like flowers, bloomed for a short period then closed due to different individual circumstances.
But the essence remained.
This year in 2008 we opened a new Meeting Place on the last Thursday Night of every month at
“The Harmony Centre” in Camperdown.
Each gathering or meeting is a hand to help you along the way to help you discover
new ways of living in peace by connecting to your own inner self.
But later you will discover the wealth and depth of knowledge,
wisdom and love that is within the Academy. You will discover how to
phone in and ask for help with your journey.
You will discover that you are not alone in your pain. Love, help
and assistance is always there within the Academy –
all you have to do is to ask. Just simply ring the office and express
your need and you will be directed to the one the Academy knows that can assist you at that time.