Maria Magdalene
A Sacred Journey Into the Spiritual Eye of the Heart
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Saint Sarah
Code of Light - The Holy Bloodline
South of France
May 22 - June 2, 2026
A Sacred Journey Into the Spiritual Eye of the Heart offers a rare and powerful pilgrimage into the mystical landscapes of southern France, following the sacred footsteps of Mary Magdalene and the ancient streams of wisdom that still pulse through this holy land.
In 2026, this sacred journey becomes a profound invitation into remembrance, guided by Vera Lopez, whose decades of experience leading transformational pilgrimages create a deeply intimate and soul-awakening experience. Through sacred teachings, ceremony, ancestral remembrance, shadow integration, and divine feminine wisdom, participants will be held within a powerful container of spiritual transformation and inner awakening.
As we journey through Grotte Ste Baume, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, the Cathar Country, Rennes-le-Château, and other sacred sites touched by the Magdalene presence, we will not only explore their rich history and mystical traditions but also enter the deeper landscape within ourselves, the sacred chamber of the heart where truth, healing, and divine remembrance reside.
Through guided meditations, sacred rituals, teachings, and moments of profound stillness within these holy lands, you will reconnect to the living codes of consciousness that Mary Magdalene and Yeshua carried for those ready to remember.
This journey is for the seeker, the mystic, the healer, the priestess, and every soul ready to reclaim deeper authenticity, sacred union, embodied wisdom, and the radiant power of divine love.
Sarah's Code of Light: A Journey of Divine Awakening. A journey to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer to partake in the annual celebration of Santa Sarah, believed by many to be the daughter of Jesus and Mary Magdalene, offers a deeply spiritual and transformative experience. This pilgrimage connects you to an ancient lineage of divine feminine wisdom, awakening a profound sense of belonging and sacred purpose. The annual celebration of Santa Sarah is a vibrant, mystical gathering that honors her as a symbol of resilience, love, and spiritual power.
Participating in this celebration immerses you in a powerful collective energy, allowing you to feel the presence of Maria Magdalene and the divine lineage she represents. It offers a space to tap into the ancient mysteries surrounding the sacred feminine, to heal generational wounds, and to connect with your inner power. As you honor Santa Sarah, you not only reclaim a piece of forgotten history but also unlock a deeper connection to your own spiritual journey—one that is rooted in love, transformation, and the embodiment of divine truth.
Participating in this celebration immerses you in a powerful collective energy, allowing you to feel the presence of Maria Magdalene and the divine lineage she represents. It offers a space to tap into the ancient mysteries surrounding the sacred feminine, to heal generational wounds, and to connect with your inner power. As you honor Santa Sarah, you not only reclaim a piece of forgotten history but also unlock a deeper connection to your own spiritual journey—one that is rooted in love, transformation, and the embodiment of divine truth.
Sara's Code of Light Initiation
Annual Pilgrimage to Honor Saint Sarah-la-Kali
Each May, in the second half of the month, the Romani community gathers in the coastal town of Les Saintes Maries de la Mer, France, to venerate their beloved patroness, Saint Sarah-la-Kali, also known as "Sarah the Black." This powerful annual pilgrimage draws Romani families from across Europe and beyond, uniting them in a sacred celebration of faith, protection, and tradition.
The town transforms into a lively medieval festival, with the streets and beaches echoing with the sounds of traditional Gypsy music, vibrant processions, and soulful singing. Children are baptized in the Church of Holiness, and families, young and old, honor Saint Sarah through heartfelt ceremonies. This annual event is more than a pilgrimage, it is a celebration of community, culture, and spiritual devotion, weaving together a beautiful tapestry of faith, music, and unity that brings life and color to this sacred town.
Each May, in the second half of the month, the Romani community gathers in the coastal town of Les Saintes Maries de la Mer, France, to venerate their beloved patroness, Saint Sarah-la-Kali, also known as "Sarah the Black." This powerful annual pilgrimage draws Romani families from across Europe and beyond, uniting them in a sacred celebration of faith, protection, and tradition.
The town transforms into a lively medieval festival, with the streets and beaches echoing with the sounds of traditional Gypsy music, vibrant processions, and soulful singing. Children are baptized in the Church of Holiness, and families, young and old, honor Saint Sarah through heartfelt ceremonies. This annual event is more than a pilgrimage, it is a celebration of community, culture, and spiritual devotion, weaving together a beautiful tapestry of faith, music, and unity that brings life and color to this sacred town.
Itinerary
May 22 - Welcome to France!
Our pilgrimage officially begins today at 3 PM. We meet at the hotel reception and together walk to a local restaurant for our open circle and welcome dinner. We'd like to encourage you to arrive a few days early to explore other parts of France, including Marseille, the town where we start our journey.
We look forward to sharing this transformative experience with you.
Sweet Dreams!
May 23 - Pilgrimage to Grotte Ste Baume/Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Opening our hearts to listen to our Sister Magdalene’s guidance, we will ascend through the ancient, protected forest of Sainte-Baume, where the holy Grotte de la Sainte-Baume lies nestled in the side of the mountain, at an altitude of approximately 894 meters.
This astonishing cathedral-cave, carved into the sacred cliffside, is the very place where Mary Magdalene is said to have lived out the final years of her life, in deep communion with the Divine.
Legends tell that she was lifted daily by angels, surrounded by thirty beings of light, as she received the final teachings that would complete her mission on Earth.
For centuries, kings, queens, saints, mystics, and pilgrims made their way to this remote sanctuary and climbed the path in such numbers that a “Royal Road” was established, a mystical path we too will walk.
The forest we pass through is one of the oldest in France, considered sacred since Celtic times. The landscape leading to the grotto was once known as “Mother Dragon,” a name still whispered through the earth. The presence of dragon energy, her ancient, wise, and protective, speaks to the Divine Masculine guarding the feminine mystery of the Magdalene.
Our journey culminates in the final 153 steps, a number encoded in her essence, mirroring the miraculous catch of 153 fish after the Resurrection, when the Risen Christ appeared on the shores to his disciples. As you climb, each step becomes a prayer, an activation, a return.
This is not just a walk. It is a ritual of remembrance.
We walk not just to arrive, but to awaken.
We ascend not just to visit, but to embody.
Our intention as we rise is to cultivate the inner union of the Divine Feminine (Magdalene) and Divine Masculine (Dragon) within us, reclaiming the royal priestess power encoded in your lineage.
Within the cave, the energy is palpable.
It is still.
Holy.
Alive.
This frequency carries what many call the Ascension Codes, frequencies that prepared Magdalene for her final transmissions. As we open to receive, something ancient within us stirs. A cellular memory awakens. Miracles become natural. Love becomes our language.
We then continue our journey to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, where the celebration of the Maries awaits:
Maria Magdalene, Marie-Salomé, Marie-Jacobé, and Sara la Kali, the gypsy people’s beloved saint, said to be the child of Mary Magdalene and Jesus.
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May 24 - Saint Sarah Festival
The Enchanting Pilgrimage to
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer—the 'Saint Marys of the Sea', is a picturesque fishing village nestled on the south-central coast of Mediterranean France in the Camargue region of Bouches-du-Rhône. This ancient site, venerated as holy by Celts, Romans, Christians, and, more recently, the Romani Gypsies, holds a rich tapestry of history and legend.
A Sacred Legend. According to local lore, after the resurrection of Christ, Mary Magdalene, Marie-Salome, Marie-Jacobe, Lazarus, and several other disciples were forced to flee the Holy Land by boat in 45 AD. Their perilous journey across the Mediterranean ended near what is now Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. While the legend does not specify the subsequent fate of all passengers, Marie-Salome and Marie-Jacobe became venerated figures among the local populace.
The village church enshrines three revered statues: those of Marie-Salome, Marie-Jacobe, and Sarah-la-Kali. The origins of Sarah-la-Kali are shrouded in mystery, with varied beliefs surrounding her identity. Some believe she was a powerful local queen who welcomed the Holy Land travelers, while others suggest she might have been an ancient pagan goddess or a black Egyptian servant of Christ's mother, Mary. There is also a compelling belief that Sarah was the child of Jesus and Mary Magdalene, carrying the Holy Bloodline.
The Pilgrimage of the Gypsies Each year on May 24, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer hosts the Pèlerinage des Gitans, or 'Pilgrimage of the Gypsies'. In the weeks leading up to the festival, thousands of Romani people converge upon the village from all over Europe, transforming it into a vibrant hub of celebration, dance, and feast.
On the afternoon of May 24th, pilgrims fill the church and crowd its surroundings, eagerly awaiting the descent of the saints' statues. The statues of the two Marys are first lowered from their high storage place in an ancient reliquary. As the relics descend, the pilgrims, driven by religious fervor, reach out to touch them, believing this act brings healing and protection from misfortune.
Next, the statue of Sarah-la-Kali is brought forth from an underground crypt. Carried on the shoulders of the Romani people and accompanied by jubilant pilgrims, Sarah is taken in a grand procession to the sea. Upon her return to the church, Sarah, along with the two Marys, is venerated throughout the night by the passing pilgrims.
The Enchanting Pilgrimage to
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer—the 'Saint Marys of the Sea', is a picturesque fishing village nestled on the south-central coast of Mediterranean France in the Camargue region of Bouches-du-Rhône. This ancient site, venerated as holy by Celts, Romans, Christians, and, more recently, the Romani Gypsies, holds a rich tapestry of history and legend.
A Sacred Legend. According to local lore, after the resurrection of Christ, Mary Magdalene, Marie-Salome, Marie-Jacobe, Lazarus, and several other disciples were forced to flee the Holy Land by boat in 45 AD. Their perilous journey across the Mediterranean ended near what is now Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. While the legend does not specify the subsequent fate of all passengers, Marie-Salome and Marie-Jacobe became venerated figures among the local populace.
The village church enshrines three revered statues: those of Marie-Salome, Marie-Jacobe, and Sarah-la-Kali. The origins of Sarah-la-Kali are shrouded in mystery, with varied beliefs surrounding her identity. Some believe she was a powerful local queen who welcomed the Holy Land travelers, while others suggest she might have been an ancient pagan goddess or a black Egyptian servant of Christ's mother, Mary. There is also a compelling belief that Sarah was the child of Jesus and Mary Magdalene, carrying the Holy Bloodline.
The Pilgrimage of the Gypsies Each year on May 24, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer hosts the Pèlerinage des Gitans, or 'Pilgrimage of the Gypsies'. In the weeks leading up to the festival, thousands of Romani people converge upon the village from all over Europe, transforming it into a vibrant hub of celebration, dance, and feast.
On the afternoon of May 24th, pilgrims fill the church and crowd its surroundings, eagerly awaiting the descent of the saints' statues. The statues of the two Marys are first lowered from their high storage place in an ancient reliquary. As the relics descend, the pilgrims, driven by religious fervor, reach out to touch them, believing this act brings healing and protection from misfortune.
Next, the statue of Sarah-la-Kali is brought forth from an underground crypt. Carried on the shoulders of the Romani people and accompanied by jubilant pilgrims, Sarah is taken in a grand procession to the sea. Upon her return to the church, Sarah, along with the two Marys, is venerated throughout the night by the passing pilgrims.
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Saint Sarah-la-Kali
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May 25 - Journey to the Heart of Cathar Country
Carcassonne
Amid the Pyrenees mountainous backdrop drenched in history and healing power we will spend our next days experiencing the Cathar Country and connecting deep to the teachings and the union of
Jesus and Mary Magdalene.
Jesus and Mary Magdalene.
The Cathars, the peaceful ‘heretics of the Languedoc’ of Southern France, who were them?
The Cathars called themselves Pure Ones after the Goddess known as the Pure One, their term for the Virgin Great Creator Mother Mary (meaning ‘love’). The reason the Church resorted to the mass murder of hundreds of thousands of Cathars most certainly had to do with their alternative views about Jesus.
They claimed to possess a secret Book of Love (Mary, TARA). This mysterious manuscript is attributed to Jesus who gave it to John the Divine. It was transmitted through the centuries until the Knights Templar and the Cathars adopted it. The Book of Love was the foundation of the Cathar Church of Love or Amor (the reverse of Roma).
The existence of this lost (or hidden) gospel was revealed when the Catholic Church subjected the Cathars and Templar (in 1308) to torture. Its contents were a secret skill (symbolized by the Templar skull) said to grant one the ability to control the forces of nature and to transform ordinary human blood into that of the wise, holy and pure blood of life of the immortal Illi. It is equated with the Holy Grail.
The Jesus Code
According to Catharic belief, one object of Earth life was to make over the human body as a worthy vehicle for the light of the Holy Spirit (love). The point was to know the Grail not as a cup but as a process. Jesus was its modeler. Insight into this teaching radiates from the name of the Cathar’s home, the Languedoc. Named after the pre-Flood language system the Cathar priests claimed Jesus preached in—the Language of Oc (possibly short for occamy, a corruption of alchemy) -- this place name is Cathar Jesus code.
Webster’s says ‘Oc’ is the root of octo, 8, and ocular, the eye. A related Egyptian word, Ak, means ‘light’, and aker means ‘light being’. Ak-hu is the archetypal Cosmic Man of Light, or ideal archetype of humanity found in a host of Hermetic and Gnostic teachings, whether Egyptian, Jewish, Christian or Islamic. As Mircea Eliade notes in Shamanism, among the Iglulik Eskimos, who were driven out of some unknown homeland, a sequence of initiations concludes with the ang-ak-oq (virtually the same word as Languedoc or L’ang-ak-oq), meaning ‘lightening’ or ‘illumination’.
This angakoq, writes Eliade, consists of, “a mysterious light which the shaman suddenly feels in his body, inside his head, within his brain, an inexplicable searchlight, a luminous fire which enables him to see with both eyes, both literally and metaphorically speaking, for he can now, even with closed eyes, see through darkness and perceive things and coming events which are hidden from others.” The emphasis here is on eyes and light.
Enlightenment is exactly what the Cathars claimed they received from the highly symbolic Language of Oc. As an investigative mythologist, it is of great interest to me that the Egyptian hieroglyph of the heron/phoenix, , the ‘bird of light’ (akh), so closely matches the stylized fish glyph of Jesus , though it predates him by millennia. In addition, these two symbols are structurally identical to, the mathematical sign sometimes used for infinity, which spells OC. It is the root for ‘octo’ or 8. These symbols suggest a continuous transmission of knowledge of the secrets of light. By William Henry
The Cathars called themselves Pure Ones after the Goddess known as the Pure One, their term for the Virgin Great Creator Mother Mary (meaning ‘love’). The reason the Church resorted to the mass murder of hundreds of thousands of Cathars most certainly had to do with their alternative views about Jesus.
They claimed to possess a secret Book of Love (Mary, TARA). This mysterious manuscript is attributed to Jesus who gave it to John the Divine. It was transmitted through the centuries until the Knights Templar and the Cathars adopted it. The Book of Love was the foundation of the Cathar Church of Love or Amor (the reverse of Roma).
The existence of this lost (or hidden) gospel was revealed when the Catholic Church subjected the Cathars and Templar (in 1308) to torture. Its contents were a secret skill (symbolized by the Templar skull) said to grant one the ability to control the forces of nature and to transform ordinary human blood into that of the wise, holy and pure blood of life of the immortal Illi. It is equated with the Holy Grail.
The Jesus Code
According to Catharic belief, one object of Earth life was to make over the human body as a worthy vehicle for the light of the Holy Spirit (love). The point was to know the Grail not as a cup but as a process. Jesus was its modeler. Insight into this teaching radiates from the name of the Cathar’s home, the Languedoc. Named after the pre-Flood language system the Cathar priests claimed Jesus preached in—the Language of Oc (possibly short for occamy, a corruption of alchemy) -- this place name is Cathar Jesus code.
Webster’s says ‘Oc’ is the root of octo, 8, and ocular, the eye. A related Egyptian word, Ak, means ‘light’, and aker means ‘light being’. Ak-hu is the archetypal Cosmic Man of Light, or ideal archetype of humanity found in a host of Hermetic and Gnostic teachings, whether Egyptian, Jewish, Christian or Islamic. As Mircea Eliade notes in Shamanism, among the Iglulik Eskimos, who were driven out of some unknown homeland, a sequence of initiations concludes with the ang-ak-oq (virtually the same word as Languedoc or L’ang-ak-oq), meaning ‘lightening’ or ‘illumination’.
This angakoq, writes Eliade, consists of, “a mysterious light which the shaman suddenly feels in his body, inside his head, within his brain, an inexplicable searchlight, a luminous fire which enables him to see with both eyes, both literally and metaphorically speaking, for he can now, even with closed eyes, see through darkness and perceive things and coming events which are hidden from others.” The emphasis here is on eyes and light.
Enlightenment is exactly what the Cathars claimed they received from the highly symbolic Language of Oc. As an investigative mythologist, it is of great interest to me that the Egyptian hieroglyph of the heron/phoenix, , the ‘bird of light’ (akh), so closely matches the stylized fish glyph of Jesus , though it predates him by millennia. In addition, these two symbols are structurally identical to, the mathematical sign sometimes used for infinity, which spells OC. It is the root for ‘octo’ or 8. These symbols suggest a continuous transmission of knowledge of the secrets of light. By William Henry
May 26 - Cascasonne / Minerve
Perched high above the confluence of two deep gorges, the medieval village of Minerve is a sacred jewel nestled in the heart of Occitanie. Once a Cathar refuge, this mystical stronghold carries the memory of spiritual devotion and quiet rebellion. As we walk its ancient stone pathways, we are invited into a profound communion with the Earth herself. In a natural, cave-like opening, etched by water and time into the limestone rock, we will gather to receive the life force energy of our Divine Mother Earth. This sacred portal, reminiscent of a birth canal, becomes a holy passageway for our own rebirth and renewal. Here, surrounded by the whispers of wind and stone, the Divine Feminine rises to meet us, offering her strength, her wisdom, and her breath of life. Minerve holds the essence of resurrection, where Earth and spirit embrace, and where our souls remember the power of surrender and transformation.
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After a magnificent day we return to Carcassonne for a resting evening to integrate the magic of today. Sweet Dreams!
May 27 Carcassonne to Montsegur
Today, we journey to the enchanting Les Contes, where we will immerse ourselves in the powerful intentions of remembering, expanding, and awakening our deep connection to the Divine Feminine and Masculine within. The nurturing embrace of Les Contes will serve as our sacred womb, nourishing us with the healing medicine our souls are ready to receive and fully embrace.
After our check-in, we will embark on a journey to the sacred Château de Montségur, where we will gather in circle to open our hearts and welcome the profound transmissions of love and light. With every step of our pilgrimage, we weave new layers into our vibrational field, each one guiding us closer to our true essence, the Cosmic Man/Woman of Light.
Today, we journey to the enchanting Les Contes, where we will immerse ourselves in the powerful intentions of remembering, expanding, and awakening our deep connection to the Divine Feminine and Masculine within. The nurturing embrace of Les Contes will serve as our sacred womb, nourishing us with the healing medicine our souls are ready to receive and fully embrace.
After our check-in, we will embark on a journey to the sacred Château de Montségur, where we will gather in circle to open our hearts and welcome the profound transmissions of love and light. With every step of our pilgrimage, we weave new layers into our vibrational field, each one guiding us closer to our true essence, the Cosmic Man/Woman of Light.
Château de Montségur
Enjoy a free afternoon to embrace the healing, nurturing energies of this sacred place, allowing them to support the integration that your body, mind, and soul are ready to receive.
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May 28 Dagons, Fairies and allot of mysteries
On May 28, we journey into the enchanted Forest of Nébias, a place long whispered about as one of the most magical and mystical forests in southern France. Hidden within the wild beauty of the Aude region, this ancient woodland carries an atmosphere unlike anywhere else, where towering moss-covered stones, winding pathways, and strange rock formations awaken the imagination and open the doorway to the unseen realms.
For centuries, the Forest of Nébias has been associated with mystery, legends, and elemental forces. Many who walk its paths speak of feeling as though they have stepped into another world, a realm where the veil between dimensions becomes thinner, where nature itself feels alive with intelligence, guardianship, and ancient memory. It is often called “the enchanted forest” because of its labyrinth-like pathways and the deep sensation that magical beings still reside within its sacred embrace.
On this day, we will open our hearts to welcome the mystical dragons, elemental beings, and currents of ancient magic said to dwell within this timeless forest. Dragons, in the ancient traditions, are not creatures of fantasy alone, but symbols of primordial wisdom, earth power, transformation, and spiritual guardianship. Within these woods, we enter not only a physical landscape but an initiatory field, one that invites us to reconnect with wonder, intuition, and the forgotten language of the living Earth.
Through sacred presence, meditation, silence, and ceremony, we will attune ourselves to the heartbeat of the forest and the hidden mysteries it protects. This will be a day of enchantment, inner awakening, and reconnection with the magical forces that still whisper through the natural world for those willing to listen.
May 29 Rennes Le Châteaus - Day of Initiation: Entering the Inner Grail through the Portals of LightRennes-le-Château, Church of Mary Magdalene
Today, we walk as pilgrims and priestesses, guided by Magdalene's whisper, into the heart of the mystery.
As we arrive at the enigmatic hilltop of Rennes-le-Château, we step beyond time, into a living portal encoded with symbols, frequencies, and veiled transmissions waiting to be received. The very soil beneath us is rich with legends of hidden treasures, sacred bloodlines, and the long-guarded mystery of the Holy Grail.
But today, we are not seeking a Grail outside of ourselves.
We are entering the sacred architecture that reveals the Grail within.
Inside the Church of Mary Magdalene, we cross the thresholds of forgotten wisdom through geometry, vibration, and sacred design that speaks directly to the soul.
Each statue, each spiral, each coded floor tile invites us inward...
Toward initiation,
toward illumination,
toward remembrance.
We attune to the dimensional doorways of light that are no longer hidden from us, because we have become ready to see.
To feel.
To remember.
This is a day of awakening dormant codes in your field.
A day of communion with Magdalene as guide, mirror, and midwife.
A day of receiving transmissions directly through your own body-temple,
opening the Grail not as a myth, but as your lived essence.
May what is unlocked today echo through every breath,
so that you no longer seek the divine...
But walk as the embodiment of it.
Today, we walk as pilgrims and priestesses, guided by Magdalene's whisper, into the heart of the mystery.
As we arrive at the enigmatic hilltop of Rennes-le-Château, we step beyond time, into a living portal encoded with symbols, frequencies, and veiled transmissions waiting to be received. The very soil beneath us is rich with legends of hidden treasures, sacred bloodlines, and the long-guarded mystery of the Holy Grail.
But today, we are not seeking a Grail outside of ourselves.
We are entering the sacred architecture that reveals the Grail within.
Inside the Church of Mary Magdalene, we cross the thresholds of forgotten wisdom through geometry, vibration, and sacred design that speaks directly to the soul.
Each statue, each spiral, each coded floor tile invites us inward...
Toward initiation,
toward illumination,
toward remembrance.
We attune to the dimensional doorways of light that are no longer hidden from us, because we have become ready to see.
To feel.
To remember.
This is a day of awakening dormant codes in your field.
A day of communion with Magdalene as guide, mirror, and midwife.
A day of receiving transmissions directly through your own body-temple,
opening the Grail not as a myth, but as your lived essence.
May what is unlocked today echo through every breath,
so that you no longer seek the divine...
But walk as the embodiment of it.
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May 30 - Gorges des Galamus - Day of Elemental Initiation: Walking Between Worlds at the Gorges de Galamus
The Portals of Light continue to open today through the Gorges de Galamus, a breathtaking natural cathedral carved into the heart of the Pyrenees.
Here, water, wind, and stone have shaped a sanctuary of raw elemental power, a serpentine gorge where sparkling rivers flow beneath hanging cliffs and limestone caves whisper stories older than memory.
As we wind our way through the narrow road etched into the rock with each curve revealing a more magnificent view, we are reminded that we are not simply traveling through nature… we are entering a living temple.
These sacred caves were once home to Celtic shamans who believed this place to be a thin place, a threshold between worlds, where the veils dissolve and the Otherworld draws near.
We will pause within the stillness of this ancient refuge, where silence speaks, and the stones themselves seem to hum with unseen presence.
At the heart of the gorge, we arrive at a hidden sanctuary, a humble yet powerful shrine carved into the rock, dedicated to Mary Magdalene.
Here, an enigmatic magic square etched in stone reminds us: the mysteries are encoded not only in books and legends, but in geometry, vibration, and place.
This is a day of elemental remembrance of listening to the land, feeling the pulse of the earth beneath your feet,
and letting the wild beauty of this place open something ancient in you.
Here, between water and stone, cliff and sky, we remember that the sacred does not need permission to flow,
It only needs our presence to receive.
The Portals of Light continue to open today through the Gorges de Galamus, a breathtaking natural cathedral carved into the heart of the Pyrenees.
Here, water, wind, and stone have shaped a sanctuary of raw elemental power, a serpentine gorge where sparkling rivers flow beneath hanging cliffs and limestone caves whisper stories older than memory.
As we wind our way through the narrow road etched into the rock with each curve revealing a more magnificent view, we are reminded that we are not simply traveling through nature… we are entering a living temple.
These sacred caves were once home to Celtic shamans who believed this place to be a thin place, a threshold between worlds, where the veils dissolve and the Otherworld draws near.
We will pause within the stillness of this ancient refuge, where silence speaks, and the stones themselves seem to hum with unseen presence.
At the heart of the gorge, we arrive at a hidden sanctuary, a humble yet powerful shrine carved into the rock, dedicated to Mary Magdalene.
Here, an enigmatic magic square etched in stone reminds us: the mysteries are encoded not only in books and legends, but in geometry, vibration, and place.
This is a day of elemental remembrance of listening to the land, feeling the pulse of the earth beneath your feet,
and letting the wild beauty of this place open something ancient in you.
Here, between water and stone, cliff and sky, we remember that the sacred does not need permission to flow,
It only needs our presence to receive.
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Afternoon: Completing the Circle at the Fountain of Love and the Chair of Isis
As our sacred journey draws to a close, we gather in the golden stillness of the afternoon to receive the final blessings of the land and to offer our gratitude in return. This is not an ending, but a return to wholeness.
We now enter the embrace of two final portals, each holding the vibration of love, remembrance, and feminine power.
First, we arrive at the Fontaine des Amours, the Fountain of Love, a crystal-clear spring nestled in the embrace of nature. For centuries, lovers, mystics, and seekers have come here to cleanse their hearts, speak their prayers, and renew their connection to the sacred waters of life.
Here, we will take a moment to offer our own intentions into the flowing current, to release, to bless, and to call forth love in its highest form: love of self, love of truth, and love that transcends time.
From the waters, we are guided to the Chair of Isis, a natural stone throne hidden among the trees. This ancient site is more than a curiosity; it is a seat of activation, a place where the Divine Feminine is said to reveal herself to those ready to remember. As we sit upon this throne, in silence and prayer, we are invited to claim the sovereignty of our soul. To feel the weight of our lineage. To embody the sacred within.
This afternoon is a ceremony of completion, not of closure, but of embodiment.
We do not leave with answers.
We're going to leave with presence.
With love awakened.
With the flame of Magdalene alive within us, not as an idea, but as a living frequency in every breath we take from this day forward.
As our sacred journey draws to a close, we gather in the golden stillness of the afternoon to receive the final blessings of the land and to offer our gratitude in return. This is not an ending, but a return to wholeness.
We now enter the embrace of two final portals, each holding the vibration of love, remembrance, and feminine power.
First, we arrive at the Fontaine des Amours, the Fountain of Love, a crystal-clear spring nestled in the embrace of nature. For centuries, lovers, mystics, and seekers have come here to cleanse their hearts, speak their prayers, and renew their connection to the sacred waters of life.
Here, we will take a moment to offer our own intentions into the flowing current, to release, to bless, and to call forth love in its highest form: love of self, love of truth, and love that transcends time.
From the waters, we are guided to the Chair of Isis, a natural stone throne hidden among the trees. This ancient site is more than a curiosity; it is a seat of activation, a place where the Divine Feminine is said to reveal herself to those ready to remember. As we sit upon this throne, in silence and prayer, we are invited to claim the sovereignty of our soul. To feel the weight of our lineage. To embody the sacred within.
This afternoon is a ceremony of completion, not of closure, but of embodiment.
We do not leave with answers.
We're going to leave with presence.
With love awakened.
With the flame of Magdalene alive within us, not as an idea, but as a living frequency in every breath we take from this day forward.
It's beleive that Maria Magdalena baptised people and initiationed them into early Christianity - Jesus Christianity. At Le Benitier which means - Baptismal Font a place where two rivers meet, the Sals and the Blanque, we will connect with the energy of these holy waters and its medicine, and allow its pure properties to bless and baptise us into our new path of Priest/Priestess of Maria Magdalena and the Dragons.
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May 31 – Traveling to ToulouseThe Sacred Return: Walking as the Living Flame
This morning, as the sun rises over our final hours together, we gather not as the same pilgrims who arrived… but as transformed vessels initiated, awakened, and forever marked by the light of the Magdalene.
We pause here, not to say goodbye, but to honor the power of what we have become.
In the silence between our final words and the weight of our bags, something holy lingers…
A knowing.
A presence.
A flame now living inside us that will not go out.
The Journey Has Done Its Work
We have stepped out of the world of hurry and into the rhythm of the soul.
We have walked ancient lands and remembered forgotten parts of ourselves.
We have wept, laughed, prayed, anointed, and reclaimed what was never truly lost.
We have said yes again and again to healing, to truth, to the mystery.
Through every portal, every ceremony, and every moment of grace,
we have passed through the gates of our old lives…
and emerged as those who remember.
A Sacred Body of Light
As A Course in Miracles teaches, a church is not a building, but “a congregation of those who are joined in mind.”
We are now such a congregation not by doctrine, but by direct experience.
Through initiations, baptisms, sacred unions, and soul awakenings, we have become a living temple.
A sacred body of light.
A remembrance of the Magdalene Priestesshood and Sara’s radiant Code of Light.
We Are the Continuation
This is not the end of the journey; it is the threshold of embodiment.
Now, as we travel to Toulouse and beyond, we do not leave the sacred behind.
We carry it.
In our breath. In our eyes. In the way we walk. In the way we love.
We walk now not as seekers, but as those who hold the keys.
We are the continuation of this lineage, the living altar, the torchbearers, the sacred congregation of the awakened feminine and masculine, united.
May every step forward be a prayer.
May every encounter become a blessing.
And may the flame that was lit on this pilgrimage continue to illuminate your path and the paths of all who meet you.
Welcome, beloved. You are home within yourself.
You are the Grail.
You are the Magdalene made manifest.
This morning, as the sun rises over our final hours together, we gather not as the same pilgrims who arrived… but as transformed vessels initiated, awakened, and forever marked by the light of the Magdalene.
We pause here, not to say goodbye, but to honor the power of what we have become.
In the silence between our final words and the weight of our bags, something holy lingers…
A knowing.
A presence.
A flame now living inside us that will not go out.
The Journey Has Done Its Work
We have stepped out of the world of hurry and into the rhythm of the soul.
We have walked ancient lands and remembered forgotten parts of ourselves.
We have wept, laughed, prayed, anointed, and reclaimed what was never truly lost.
We have said yes again and again to healing, to truth, to the mystery.
Through every portal, every ceremony, and every moment of grace,
we have passed through the gates of our old lives…
and emerged as those who remember.
A Sacred Body of Light
As A Course in Miracles teaches, a church is not a building, but “a congregation of those who are joined in mind.”
We are now such a congregation not by doctrine, but by direct experience.
Through initiations, baptisms, sacred unions, and soul awakenings, we have become a living temple.
A sacred body of light.
A remembrance of the Magdalene Priestesshood and Sara’s radiant Code of Light.
We Are the Continuation
This is not the end of the journey; it is the threshold of embodiment.
Now, as we travel to Toulouse and beyond, we do not leave the sacred behind.
We carry it.
In our breath. In our eyes. In the way we walk. In the way we love.
We walk now not as seekers, but as those who hold the keys.
We are the continuation of this lineage, the living altar, the torchbearers, the sacred congregation of the awakened feminine and masculine, united.
May every step forward be a prayer.
May every encounter become a blessing.
And may the flame that was lit on this pilgrimage continue to illuminate your path and the paths of all who meet you.
Welcome, beloved. You are home within yourself.
You are the Grail.
You are the Magdalene made manifest.
Afternoon, we travel to Toulouse. We suggest you rest as you might have a long flight tomorrow. Sweet Dreams!
June 1 - Free day to explore Toulouse or start your return home...
Our journey's completion is the beginning of a new ministry, the Mary Magdalena Legacy.
June 2 - Toulouse / Home
Safe Travels! As you return to your daily life, carry the wisdom, light, and love you've received with you. May these blessings guide you in every step of your path.
In Sacred Relationship We Remain,
Our journey's completion is the beginning of a new ministry, the Mary Magdalena Legacy.
June 2 - Toulouse / Home
Safe Travels! As you return to your daily life, carry the wisdom, light, and love you've received with you. May these blessings guide you in every step of your path.
In Sacred Relationship We Remain,
ABOUT OUR JOURNEY ORGANIZER AND SPIRITUAL GUIDE:
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Vera Lopez is a revered spiritual teacher, Mary Magdalene Priestess, and the visionary founder of Spirits of the Earth, established in 1989. For over three decades, she has led thousands of seekers on transformational pilgrimages to some of the world’s most sacred places, Peru, Egypt, England, Spain, Mexico, and especially France, where she now answers the deepest calling of her soul: to guide others through the holy lands of Mary Magdalene.
Recognized as one of the most knowledgeable spiritual guides to Machu Picchu, where her own awakening journey began, Vera’s sacred mission is to awaken the ancient memory held within the Earth and within each soul she guides. With reverence, wisdom, and deep intuitive insight, she creates experiences that are not just journeys, but initiations. Born in Brazil and now rooted in the mystical town of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Vera began her spiritual studies at age 18 under the mentorship of renowned psychologist and metaphysical teacher Luiz Gasparetto. It was there she discovered her gift of channeling and embraced her path as a spiritual counselor, healer, and teacher. Vera is a Shamanic Minister, Transformational Facilitator, and International Speaker, known for her grounded mysticism and powerful presence. She has presented at transformational gatherings such as the Grail Springs Retreat Centre’s Women’s Wellness Festivals, and she continues to offer workshops and retreats on Priestesshood, Shamanism, Spiritism, and Awakening the Illuminated Heart. Through her sacred teachings and pilgrimages, Vera is now gathering the women who feel called to walk the path of the Magdalene, to reclaim their inner sanctity, awaken their Divine Feminine essence, and rise in sisterhood. She is the founder of the Mary Magdalene Sisterhood, an international circle of women dedicated to embodying love, wisdom, and sacred service in the lineage of the Red Rose. |
Special participation of Maria Brannon...
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Maria Brannon guides seekers, visionaries, and healers into profound transformation through the power of voice and sound. Her work activates the body as a sacred instrument, dissolves emotional barriers, and awakens the innate wisdom and love within. Through ceremonial singing, sound journeys, and somatic vocal embodiment, she helps clients step into deeper presence, resonance, and self-trust, so they can embody their true voice and live with soul-alignment, authenticity, and joy.
During this Magdalene journey, Maria’s voice becomes a sacred guide through the mysteries of Mary Magdalene. This is not simply music, but a transmission. Through her ceremonial singing and sound journeys at holy sites, the Magdalene teachings move beyond words into the body and heart, awakening deep remembrance. Maria’s voice opens ancient pathways, supporting each participant to embody her true voice, inner wisdom, and soul-aligned expression. Guided by her presence, the journey becomes a living initiation into the Magdalene mysteries, where sound becomes prayer, healing becomes embodied, and the soul remembers its song. |
