Maja's Mysteries: Rapture & Release bus and walking tour July 30, 2011

This July, explore L.A.'s mystical side as LAVA and Esotouric showcase Maja the White Witch

WHAT: Maja D'Aoust, The White Witch of L.A., hosts a series of provocative summertime events in collaboration with Esotouric and LAVA - The Los Angeles Visionaries Association and on her own. These inclde an Esotouric bus adventure (7/30), a LAVA Sunday Salon (7/31), and several talks in her Maja's Magic School lecture series (7/10, 8/14, 9/11).
SPECIAL OFFER: Plus, all through July Maja is offering 30% discounts on her popular Astrology and I Ching readings for patrons who contact her with the secret phrase "Discover the lost lore of Los Angeles on an Esotouric bus adventure."
BUS TOUR INFO: http://esotouric.com/maja2, 323-223-2767
LAVA SUNDAY SALON INFO: http://lavatransforms.org/salon711, 323-223-2767
MAJA INFO: http://godismyboyfriend.com

LOS ANGELES- For more than a century, the west coast of America has been a hotbed of esoteric spiritual belief and cultural transformation. What we call "The New Age" is an old concept built on the work of thousands of passionate Southern Californian religious seekers and teachers, some serious and scholarly, others daffy or even dangerous. Their stories offer fascinating excursions into the lesser known history of this place, packed with incredible characters, high drama and intense experiences both secular and ethereal.

This summer, one of Los Angeles' most fascinating spiritual historians and modern cult figures, the lovely and brainy MAJA D'AOUST (pronounced MAH-ja da-OO), THE WHITE WITCH OF L.A. pulls back her veil to host a series of intriguing and transformative events that put the poorly understood spiritual histories of California in context, while offering sustenance to a new generation of seekers.

The excitement begins on SUNDAY, JULY 10 with a lecture in the monthly Second Sunday MAJA'S MAGIC SCHOOL series at the historic Besant Lodge (2560 N. Beachwood Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068) on the theme of REINKARMATION. The talk tackles the question: what is the relationship between reincarnation and our karmic destiny? Join Maja as she examines various cultures' concepts of the return to the world after death through history. From Pythagoras to the Hassidic Jews' idea of transmigration of the soul, attendees will discover a wide range of ideas on the survival of consciousness after death. Other summer lectures include GODS & GODDESSES OF DEATH (8/14) and A DREAM OF DYING: THE UNDERWORLD & THE SLUMBERWORLD (9/11). (Details: $5 per person, 6pm-8pm each second Sunday, Besant Lodge, 2560 N. Beachwood Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90068, http://godismyboyfriend.com/Page_2.html)

Then on SATURDAY, JULY 30 comes the eagerly-awaited return of the once-a-year Esotouric bus adventure MAJA'S MYSTERIES: RAPTURE AND RELEASE, a metaphysical journey into history, faith and salvation, with in-depth visits to some of L.A.'s most compelling and mysterious spiritual sites. At each stop, Maja and her co-host, Esotouric's Richard Schave, will introduce passengers to members of the faith, lead a tour of worship space, and put the group's history and beliefs into context in the histories of religion and L.A. Stops include: THE AETHERIUS SOCIETY, a center for cosmic consciousness and healing founded in 1955 by UFO contactee Dr. George King, dedicated to promoting peace on earth and beyond. KROTONA APARTMENTS, a former Theosophical retreat founded in 1914, where guests will have a rare opportunity to visit the beautiful central courtyard pond and view the Rosicrucian window of this now-private residence. SISTER AIMEE SEMPLE MCPHERSON'S PARSONAGE, the beautifully restored private home and museum to the life of the influential and charismatic founder of the Foursquare Church on the edge of Echo Park. THE VEDANTA SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, founded in 1930 to bring sacred Hindu philosophy to the West, where guests will be given a presentation on the Society's history and programming, and browse in its fine gift shop. (Details: $63 per person, tour 11am-3pm, departs from Clifton's Cafeteria, 648 South Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90014, info 323-223-2767, http://esotouric.com/maja2)

And on SUNDAY, JULY 31, Maja makes a special appearance at the free monthly SUNDAY SALON of LAVA - The Los Angeles Visionaries Association. For the Sunday Salon, LAVA Visionaries Maja D'Aoust and Rev. Paul Nugent of The Aetherius Society host a joint presentation / conversation on the history of Los Angeles as a magnetic spiritual center: a place where people of all faiths and backgrounds have come to seek enlightenment since the turn of the last century. Maja will introduce us to some of the major esoteric groups and thinkers that have made Los Angeles their home, revealing the shared aims beneath a seemingly disparate collection of seekers. These will include The Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.), Manly P. Hall and his Philosophical Research Society and The Theosophy Society, to name a few. Then Paul will give a brief history of The Aetherius Society, the spiritual organization which was brought to Los Angeles by Yoga Master and extraterrestrial contactee Dr. George King in 1959, as part of his mission to help humanity raise itself from universal suffering and ignorance. Dr. King's initial communication with the Cosmic Master Aetherius occurred in 1954, spurring Dr. King on to found the Society in England the following year (he ran it until his death in 1997; Paul Nugent was a personal assistant to Dr. King and is a current Director of the organization's American headquarters). Part of the work of The Aetherius Society is predicated on Prayer, and the mental direction of positive energy towards the world's trouble spots in a manifestation of the concept that consciousness can impact objective reality. The presentation will provide an overview of the Southland's fascinating spiritual history and ongoing role in the development of new religious thought and action.
(Details: Free, 12-2pm, Clifton's Cafeteria, 648 South Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90014, info 323-223-2767, http://lavatransforms.org/salon711)

Also, all through the month of July, a SPECIAL OFFER by which seekers can explore the inner mysteries as they connect to the oracle. You are invited to take advantage of a 30% discount off all Astrology and I Ching readings by Maja D'Aoust in July when you say the SECRET PHRASE while booking: "Discover the lost lore of Los Angeles on an Esotouric bus adventure."

I-CHING by Maja D’Aoust (Thursday 2:30 pm – 10pm, Saturday 10am – 3pm, and by appt.): The tradition of the Yijing goes back long into antiquity. It has been used in China for thousands of years to open a dialogue with divinity and pull aside the curtain of reality revealing the light of the heavens. Touted as one of the oldest books in the world, the Yijing began as a divinatory language made up of symbols used on turtle shells and oracle bones dating from around 6500 BC. The changes and evolutions we are able to make as a result of using the Yijing come through stories and symbologies. The Yijing, as a system of divination then, is a sacred language that allows an intercourse between the diviner and the spirits. Regular price: $30 for 15 minutes, $50 for 1/2 hour, $70 for 45 minutes, $85 for 1 hour (30% off with secret phrase "Discover the lost lore of Los Angeles on an Esotouric bus adventure.")

ASTROLOGICAL CHART READINGS by Maja D’Aoust (by appointment):

NATAL / LIFE PATH READING: The Personal reading is for a single individual looking for more insight into their archetypal make up. The reading covers major transformations, blocks you may have and your inherent strengths you may use to help you prevail. Current transits are also viewed to examine the influence of the Heavens on your present situation. Regular price: $165 (30% off with secret phrase "Discover the lost lore of Los Angeles on an Esotouric bus adventure.")... SYNESTRY READING: The Relationship chart includes the combination of you and your partner’s natal charts and examines the fundamental themes of your union. Karmic indicators, repeated patterns, pitfalls and points of strength through unity are emphasized. Current transits and the composite chart, which views the relationship as an entity are also included. Please obtain permission from your partner before the reading if they are not going to be present. Regular price: $265 per couple (30% off with secret phrase "Discover the lost lore of Los Angeles on an Esotouric bus adventure.")... SEXUAL ASTROLOGY: The sexuality reading goes into patterns of attraction and who we attract based upon the interplay of aspects in our chart. Find out your tendencies and seek to heal areas that need help in your desire nature with insight from the stars. the word desire, after all, comes from ” De Sidere” which means, from the stars. These are available for individuals and couples. Regular price $165 for one, $265 for couples (30% off with secret phrase "Discover the lost lore of Los Angeles on an Esotouric bus adventure.")... FAMILY/ANCESTOR READING: If you have birth data for your children, parents or grandparents, Synastry and Composite charts can be done to examine your relationships with your family. Family readings can expose inherited patterns and genetic karmic tendencies in your lineage. Become aware of atavistic tendencies and work towards incorporating them. Regular price $265 for two people, $100 each additional person (30% off with secret phrase "Discover the lost lore of Los Angeles on an Esotouric bus adventure.")... TRANSIT READING: An interpretation of the influence of the movement of the stars and planets upon the seeker (available as a walk-in on Thursdays or by appointment). Regular price $85 (30% off with secret phrase "Discover the lost lore of Los Angeles on an Esotouric bus adventure.")

So make your summer more metaphysical and mystical when Maja D'Aoust takes you through the looking glass, and beyond, with her free LAVA Sunday Salon presentation, provocative Second Sunday lecture series, discounted Astrology and I Ching readings, and a stunning bus adventure through the secret paths of California faith.

Upcoming Esotouric bus tour, Maja D'Aoust and LAVA special event schedule (Maja's events starred)
Sat June 18 - Pasadena Confidential crime bus tour (weekend pass available)
Sun June 19 - Eastside Babylon crime bus tour (weekend pass available)
Sun June 26 - LAVA's free Sunday Salon (info at lavatransforms.org)
Sat July 9 - The Real Black Dahlia crime bus tour
Sun July 10 - Cracking the Case: Patrick Tillman / Industry Hills Sheraton crime lab event at Cal State L.A. (info at lavatransforms.org)
*Sun July 10 – Maja's Magic School: Reinkarmation
Sat July 16 - Raymond Chandler's L.A.
*Sat July 30 – Esotouric presents Maja's Mysteries: Rapture & Release
*Sun July 31 - LAVA's free Sunday Salon (info at lavatransforms.org)
Sat August 6 - Reyner Banham Loves L.A.: Route 66
Sun August 7 - Reyner Banham Loves L.A.: South L.A.
*Sun Aug 14 – Maja's Magic School: Gods and Goddesses of Death
Sat August 20 - Charles Bukowski's L.A.: Haunts of a Dirty Old Man
Sat August 27 - Reyner Banham Loves L.A.: The Lowdown on Downtown
Sun August 28 - LAVA's free Sunday Salon (info at lavatransforms.org)
Sat Sept 10 - Hotel Horrors & Main Street Vice crime bus tour
*Sun Sept 11 - Maja's Magic School: A Dream of Dying: The Underworld and the Slumberworld
Sat Sept 24 - The Birth of Noir: James M. Cain's Southern California Nightmare
Sun Sept 25 - LAVA's free Sunday Salon (info at lavatransforms.org)

Maja D'Aoust and Esotouric's Richard Schave and Kim Cooper are proud members of LAVA - The Los Angeles Visionaries Association. http://www.lavatransforms.org

For Maja's Mysteries Esotouric bus tour info, visit http://www.esotouric.com/maja2
For Maja D'Aoust lectures and Astrology readings, visit http://godismyboyfriend.com/
For LAVA's Sunday Salon in July featuring Maja D'Aoust, visit http://lavatransforms.org/salon711

Official Website: http://www.esotouric.com/maja2