The Law of Ra

The Law of One seems to be a popular topic for discussion right now at the more alternative end of the New Age spectrum. Ostensibly a channeled communication from a "social memory complex" known simply as "Ra", the Law of One is really a form of Theosophy, although I´m unsure about the exact lineage. Alice Bailey? Dion Fortune? 

While the Aryans have been quietly dispensed with, much else in the "Ra material" is still recognizably Theosophical. The "octaves" and "densities" are the globes, rounds and root-races (but without the Aryan aspect), the "wanderers" are the Ascended Masters, entire planets are said to slowly evolve into higher dimensions, and Ra himself (or themselves) is an alien from Venus. Chakras and rays in all the colors of the rainbow are part of the teachings, as are references to the kundalini. Even the "negative densitites" could be Theosophical. Presumably, these are the Black Lodges or dugpas! 

To the Theosophical core have been added other elements, perhaps taken from A Course In Miracles (ACIM). There is also a strong interest in "Alternative Egypt", Ra of course being the name of the ancient Egyptian sun-god. Finally, there is a connection to the UFO and contactee sub-culture. Since Ra is both a channeled entity and the collective planetary consciousness of a higher-density version of Venus, channeler and contactee merges into one. It´s interesting to note that the three original messengers of the Ra material were interested in the spiritual dimensions of the UFO phenomenon. 

While there is an official website of the Law of One, the promotion of the material seems to be pretty decentralized. The clips above feature an extremely well-spoken young man who is also into ACIM and some kind of liberal Christianity. Other promoters include David Wilcock, who strikes me as more "right wing", also expressing his belief in various conspiracy theories. (I previously linked to his production "The Cosmic Secret".) I´m frankly a bit surprised by the current popularity of the Law of One, since the entire thing feels heavily anachronistic. I assumed nobody in 2021 would want to listen to a blend of New Age-coated Theosophy, channeling, and belief in benign space brothers. The whole thing feels so 1970-ish. But OK, perhaps I´m more, ahem, negatively polarized than these particular people...

Let´s just say that I don´t think the Age of Aquarius will be very "Aquarian". That seems absurd even from an astrological viewpoint. Aquarius, after all, is ruled by Saturn and Uranus. The planet of negative limits meets the all-father of crazy. Sounds like a deadly combination!

The clips above are, first, a general introduction to the Law of One, next, a clip on demons, and finally a clip on Ra and "Alternative Egypt".