🌾 The Temple of Golden Ether

A Modern Sanctuary of Devi, Sidereal Wisdom & Akāśic Insight

A Welcome

The Temple of Golden Ether is not a religion.

It is not a belief system.

It is not a lineage that asks for allegiance.

It is a living sanctuary—a place of orientation, practice, and support for those navigating deep personal and collective change.

The Temple exists to help people remain human, grounded, and ethically oriented while awakening, transforming, and living through uncertain times.

This is a place for honesty, nervous system wisdom, intuitive maturity, and relational integrity.

A place to come home to yourself.

What Is the Temple of Golden Ether?

The Temple of Golden Ether is an integrated dharmic-spiritual ecosystem that brings together:

grounded intuition

emotional honesty

nervous system regulation

yogic wisdom (non-performative, non-dogmatic)

symbolic literacy

threshold guidance

relational repair

land-based spiritual orientation

It exists at the intersection of:

spirituality & psychology

ancient wisdom & modern life

intuition & ethical responsibility

personal healing & collective transition

The Temple does not promise transcendence.

It offers orientation.

Who Is Zaria?

Zaria (also known as Zaria Svarṇākāśa) is the founder and steward of the Temple of Golden Ether.

Their work emerges from years of experience in:

yoga therapy

nervous system–centered healing

intuitive counseling

social service and care work

spiritual education

lived engagement with suffering, repair, and transformation

Zaria’s role is not guru or authority.

They serve as a Threshold Guide—someone trained to help others navigate transitions with clarity, care, and grounded presence.

Their work emphasizes humility, consent, emotional honesty, and ethical intuition over performance, hierarchy, or mysticism.

The Great Transition

We are living through a time of profound change.

Old systems—social, economic, spiritual, relational—are no longer holding in the ways they once did. Many people feel:

disoriented

burned out

spiritually awake but ungrounded

emotionally overwhelmed

unsure how to live wisely now

The Temple understands this moment as the Great Transition:

a collective threshold where humanity is being asked to mature.

Not to escape reality—but to meet it with greater honesty, responsibility, and care.

Ākāśa & Devī in This Era (Explained Simply)

In the Temple’s language:

Ākāśa refers to the field of connection, meaning, memory, and intelligence that links inner life with collective life.

Devī refers to creative, relational intelligence—the movement of life itself toward coherence, care, and emergence.

These are not presented as literal cosmological claims.

They are symbolic languages—ancient frameworks reinterpreted to help modern people understand intuition, interconnectedness, and ethical responsibility without superstition or hierarchy.

Ākāśa becomes a way to speak about relational intelligence.

Devī becomes a way to speak about life’s creative unfolding.

Svarṇākāśa & Parākāśa Mahādevī (Cosmology as Symbol)

Within the Temple, Svarṇākāśa and Parākāśa Mahādevī function as symbolic cosmology, not mechanical metaphysics.

Svarṇākāśa (Golden Ether) symbolizes awakened perception that remains grounded, ethical, and human.

Parākāśa Mahādevī symbolizes clarity itself—the intelligence that illuminates without overpowering.

This cosmology is offered as art, poetry, and symbolic orientation, not belief or doctrine.

Its purpose is to support meaning-making—not to assert literal knowledge about the universe.

Prairie Dharma

Prairie Dharma is the Temple’s foundational orientation.

It is a spirituality shaped by:

land

season

nervous system awareness

emotional honesty

humility

repair

simplicity

Prairie Dharma rejects:

spiritual performance

hierarchy

bypassing

transcendence at the expense of humanity

Instead, it asks:

How do we live wisely, relationally, and ethically right here?

Prairie Dharma is spirituality that can be lived in daily life.

Time, Rhythm & the Sky: How the Temple Moves

(Jyotiṣa, Devī, the Mahāvidyās & the Nakṣatras)

The Temple of Golden Ether is not only rooted in land and body—it is also attuned to time.

Not clock-time or productivity-time, but living time:

cycles, seasons, thresholds, and rhythms that shape human experience.

To stay oriented within change, the Temple draws on Jyotiṣa—the ancient Indian science of time and light—not as prediction or fate, but as a symbolic map of cycles and developmental phases.

Jyotiṣa is sidereal astrology that helps us ask wiser questions, choose better timing, and recognize when to act, rest, integrate, or release.

Jyotiṣa as Orientation, Not Determinism

Within the Temple, Jyotiṣa is approached as:

a language of rhythm

a way of tracking collective and personal seasons

a symbolic mirror for inner development

a tool for discernment and pacing

It is not used to declare destiny, hierarchy, or fixed outcomes.

Instead, it helps us understand when something is ripening, dissolving, or asking for care—so we can meet life with humility and responsibility.

Devī as Rhythmic Intelligence

In the Temple’s symbolic framework, Devī represents the living intelligence of change itself—the creative, relational force that moves through time, matter, and consciousness.

Devī is not treated here as an object of worship, although we do offer devotional pathways as well, but as a way of naming life’s dynamic unfolding.

Through this lens, time is cyclical, initiatory, and responsive.

The Daśa Mahāvidyās: Threshold Archetypes

The Daśa Mahāvidyās are engaged as an archetypal system reflecting different modes of transformation and perception.

Each Mahāvidyā represents a threshold quality of consciousness—such as:

dissolution

clarity

fierce truth

nourishment

restraint

beauty

interruption

spaciousness

Traditionally, these faces of the Divine Mother, Parāśakti, are met through devotional deity practice. Here, they are also used as symbolic lenses to help sense:

what kind of change is underway

what capacity is being asked of us

how to respond ethically rather than reactively

They guide seasonal themes, reflective practices, and collective orientation.

Nakṣatras: The Texture of the Moment

Nakṣatras—the lunar constellations of Jyotiṣa—offer a more intimate layer of timing.

They reflect the mood and emotional weather of a moment.

In Temple life, Nakṣatras help:

sense collective nervous system tone

choose appropriate pacing

guide reflection rather than force action

You do not need to study Jyotiṣa to participate.

The Temple translates these rhythms into plain language, grounded practices, and humane timing.

Samāna Yoga

Samāna Yoga is a grounding, integrative approach to yoga rooted in balance and regulation.

It emphasizes:

breath-centered movement

gentle sequencing

pacing and rest

nervous system coherence

internal listening

Samāna Yoga is not about achievement.

It is about re-centering.

Samāna-Centered Integration Practices

These practices support:

emotional regulation

intuitive clarity

stress recovery

grounding after transition

They include breath, gentle movement, self-inquiry, symbolic reflection, and rest-based practices.

Accessible. Adaptable. Non-performative.

Samāna Yoga Therapy

Samāna Yoga Therapy is offered as a trauma-aware therapeutic approach for individuals navigating:

anxiety

burnout

depression

chronic stress

identity shifts

life transitions

The focus is restoration, not optimization.

1:1 Threshold Guidance & Intuitive Dharmic Counseling

These sessions support people moving through significant thresholds.

They offer:

clarity during uncertainty

ethical decision-making

emotional honesty

intuitive discernment

nervous system regulation

This is not prediction or diagnosis.

It is a grounded, relational process that helps you reconnect with your own inner guidance.

The Akāśic Sanctuary (Temple Membership)

The Akāśic Sanctuary is the Temple’s ongoing membership space.

Members receive:

Weekly written transmission

Live Samāna Yoga: Integration & Recalibration

Monthly Akāśic Circles

(breath, mantra, meditation, self-inquiry)

Access to the Akāśic Living Library

Member discounts on 1:1 work & programs

This is a sanctuary, not a program.

Akāśic AI

Akāśic AI is an experimental contemplative tool used as:

a reflective mirror

a journaling companion

a symbolic thinking partner

It is never positioned as authority.

Human discernment always comes first.

Akāśa FM

Akāśa FM is the Temple’s podcast space.

It explores grounded spirituality, nervous system wisdom, intuitive development, Prairie Dharma, and the Great Transition through quiet, thoughtful conversation.

The Akāśic Living Library

The Akāśic Living Library is the evolving archive of the Temple’s teachings:

codex entries

recorded gatherings

reflections

practice guides

It is a living body of work, not static content.

Who the Temple Is For

The Temple of Golden Ether is for people who:

feel spiritually awake but want grounding

are wary of hierarchy or performance

value emotional honesty and nervous system safety

are navigating transition or burnout

want intuition without fantasy

seek meaning without dogma

You do not need to identify as spiritual.

You only need to be honest about where you are.

Prairie Dharma Apothecary

Earth-born tools for grounding, clarity & threshold living

The Prairie Dharma Apothecary is the earth-facing arm of the Temple of Golden Ether.

It exists to bring the Temple’s values into tangible, everyday form—through objects, practices, and materials that support grounded intuition and nervous system care.

This is not a metaphysical shop.

It is not a place of borrowed ritual or spiritual performance.

It is a sanctuary of simple, ethical, land-rooted tools designed to help you slow down, listen inward, and meet life’s thresholds with steadiness.

What the Apothecary Holds

The Apothecary offers a carefully curated collection of:

Prairie Dharma ritual kits

Threshold candles and seasonal offerings

Land-based teas and herbal blends

Vintage and reclaimed objects for home ritual spaces

Journals, guides, and original Temple teachings

Ethically sourced, culturally neutral goods

Every item is chosen or created to support:

grounding

nervous system regulation

reflection and integration

intuitive listening

life transitions

meaning-making without dogma

Nothing in the Apothecary requires belief, lineage affiliation, or spiritual identity.

These are supports, not prescriptions.

Ritual Without Appropriation

The Prairie Dharma Apothecary is intentionally non-appropriative.

You will not find lineage-specific ritual tools, deity icons, or imported spiritual technologies from cultures not held here.

Instead, ritual is approached as:

symbolic

personal

land-aware

intuitive

ethically grounded

Ritual here is about attention, not performance.

About relationship, not correctness.

Vintage & Land-Based Objects

Many Apothecary items are vintage or reclaimed—objects with history, wear, and quiet presence.

These pieces are offered not as talismans, but as companions:

bowls

vessels

candle holders

cloths

simple altar objects

They support the creation of personal spaces for reflection, rest, and intention—without imposing meaning.

Teas & Sensory Grounding

The Apothecary’s teas and sensory offerings are designed to support the body directly.

They emphasize:

simplicity

nourishment

seasonal awareness

nervous system ease

These blends honor land, time, and the body’s intelligence.

The Role of the Apothecary in the Temple Ecosystem

The Prairie Dharma Apothecary exists alongside:

Samāna Yoga & Yoga Therapy

Threshold Guidance & Intuitive Dharmic Counseling

The Akāśic Sanctuary

Akāśa FM

The Akāśic Living Library

It is for those who benefit from tangible anchors—objects that help bring insight into lived experience.

Not everyone needs tools.

Some people do.

The Apothecary meets that need gently and ethically.

An Invitation, Not a Requirement

Nothing in the Temple requires purchase.

The Apothecary is optional—an offering for those who feel supported by material reminders of care, presence, and intention.

It is there when you want it.

A Closing Orientation

The Temple of Golden Ether does not tell you who to be.

It exists to support you in becoming more fully yourself—with honesty, grounding, and responsibility.

Whether you engage through practice, study, conversation, ritual, or rest, you are welcome to move at your own pace.

This is not an ending.

It is an entry point.

Welcome 🌾

Temple of Golden Ether

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Temple of Golden Ether?

The Temple of Golden Ether is a field-based offering, not a building or institution.

It’s a space for integration, stabilization, and remembrance during a time of rapid planetary and cultural transition. We work at the intersection of yoga therapy, sound, Jyotiṣa, devotion, and intuitive dharmic counseling—always oriented toward helping people live more coherently, gently, and fully in their human lives.

Is this a religion or lineage?

No.

The Temple is devotional, but not dogmatic.

Rooted, but not rigid.

In conversation with lineages, but not owned by any single one.

We honor traditions while also recognizing that new expressions of wisdom emerge in every era to meet the needs of the time.

Are you a guru or spiritual authority?

No.

This is a guide-beside model, not a guru-above model.

Teaching here is relational, consent-based, and oriented toward self-trust, discernment, and inner authority. The work is designed to reduce dependency, not create it.

What do you mean by “Ākāśa”?

We relate to ākāśa as an intelligent, relational field—not as a database of records or a place only accessed by special people.

Ākāśa is:

the space in which experience arises

the connective tissue between body, earth, and sky

something all humans already participate in

Our work helps people relearn how to listen to that field in grounded, practical ways.

Do I need to be spiritual, yogic, or mystical to work with you?

No.

You don’t need:

prior belief

special language

devotion to any deity

spiritual identity

You just need a body, a nervous system, and a sincere desire for clarity, steadiness, and integration.

Is this therapy? Astrology? Energy healing?

It may include elements of all of these, but it is not confined to any single category.

We work with:

yoga therapy principles

somatic and nervous system awareness

Jyotiṣa as a timing and meaning mirror

sound and mantra as stabilizing technologies

intuitive dharmic counseling for life transitions

When needed, we refer out.

We stay within ethical scope and grounded practice.

What kinds of people is this for?

This work tends to resonate with people who:

feel sensitive, perceptive, or overstimulated by modern life

are in transition or reorientation

want depth without drama

value tradition and evolution

are tired of intensity-based spirituality

want something that actually helps them function better

You don’t need to be “advanced.”

You just need to be ready for steadiness.

What do you not do?

We do not:

induce altered states for their own sake

promise awakening, enlightenment, or quick fixes

encourage ego collapse or destabilization

perform psychic readings about others

work in ways that overwhelm the nervous system

use fear, prophecy, or hierarchy to motivate change

If something increases fear, fragmentation, or dependency—it’s not our path.

What does “Samāna” mean in your work?

Samāna is the yogic principle of integration, digestion, and centering.

In practice, this means:

helping experiences land in the body

helping insight become livable

helping wisdom settle into daily life

Samāna is the opposite of spiritual excess.

It’s the art of making things workable.

Is this political or activist work?

The Temple is liberation-oriented, but not reactive.

Rather than fighting systems directly, this work:

stabilizes people inside those systems

compost trauma and burnout

restores agency and clarity

This is the long work of tending life, not the loud work of endless confrontation.

How do I know if this is right for me?

You’ll likely feel:

calmer, not hyped

curious, not pressured

steadier, not overwhelmed

If you’re looking for intensity, spectacle, or certainty—this may not be your place.

If you’re looking for grounded mysticism that supports real life—welcome.

What’s the simplest way to say what the Temple does?

We help people stabilize, integrate, and live from their center—

supported by the wisdom of the earth and the timing of the sidereal sky.

What We’re In Relationship With (What We Do Practice)

We work with:

Integration over intensity

Coherence over collapse

Devotion as care, not spectacle

Wisdom that can be lived in a human nervous system

Lineage with digestion, not blind replication

The sidereal sky as a timing mirror, not a prediction machine

Earth-based rhythm, seasonality, and prairie patience

The body as a site of intelligence, not a problem to overcome

Samāna — digestion, centering, assimilation, steadiness

Humility that doesn’t shrink truth

Beauty that stabilizes

Quiet power

Slow transmission

People becoming more human, not more special

Service that actually helps someone sleep better, breathe easier, orient more clearly

We value:

Relational ethics

Consent at the level of psyche and soul

Teaching that reduces dependency

Language that calms rather than inflames

Mysticism that doesn’t abandon the ordinary world

What We’re Not in Relationship With (What We Don’t Practice)

We’re not here for:

Spiritual inflation or “chosen one” narratives

Trauma-as-initiation culture

Constant ego death rhetoric

Awakening as a performance

Hustle spirituality

Extractive healing models

Shock-based transmission

Fear-driven prophecy

Bypassing disguised as devotion

Guru posturing or savior dynamics

“If it hurts, it must be working” logic

Weaponized lineage credentials

Public sparring as spiritual practice

Endless critique without care

Teaching people to dissociate from their lives

We don’t mess with:

Nervous system overwhelm framed as growth

Hierarchies that require self-erasure

Mysticism that can’t sit at the dinner table

Wisdom that only works if you abandon your humanity

Making people smaller to feel spiritually large

Our Orientation (The Quiet Middle Way)

We are not:

Anti-lineage

Anti-tradition

Anti-intellect

Anti-mysticism

We are:

Pro-digestion

Pro-grounding

Pro-integration

Pro-tending life

We believe:

If it’s true, it should make you more coherent, not less.

If it’s sacred, it should help you stay here, not disappear.

If it’s wisdom, it should make life more livable.