Supporter Role

When first joining Twelves, there will be a delay in assigning you to a Permanent Twelve Formation. As you can imagine, it takes time to populate Twelves with dedicated and committed coworkers. Initially, you will be assigned to the newcomers’ group, which is called Constellate Twelve: Coming Together in Service. There you will continue to grow in understanding and practice of Twelves processes and service, and will participate fully in Twelves events.

During your time in Constellate Twelve, there will be occasions when there will be more than enough people for a Twelve formation, and a request will be made for volunteers to participate via the Supporters Role. Being a Supporter is not a passive role, as you will be fully encompassed within the group ring-pass-not and will recite The Great Invocation (TGI) and The Disciples Invocation (TDI) and sound the OMs at the same places in the Twelves Protocol as those in the Twelve formation.

It is important to be familiar with the Twelves Protocol and to commit to setting aside time for the full meditation to unfold.

The Twelves process occurs through intention, visualization, and active directed imagination. Start by visualizing your coworkers who are in the Twelve, and yourself and any other supporters, in the Light. Recite The Great Invocation followed by three OMs to invoke protection on all taking part.

When ready to begin, Supporters will step into the circle of protection that extends for about 30 feet / 10 meters behind the Twelves formation. Visualize yourself standing at least 10 feet / 3 meters behind the formation. Maintain focus and invocative intent while visualizing the Triangles moving into the Twelve formation.

When the Vortex is invoked, recite The Disciple’s Invocation for group unity and purpose. See the vortex pouring into the center of the Twelves. At this point some might like to raise both hands in blessing.

Let the Flame spin upon the Way

Join the group in reciting once again The Great Invocation followed by 3 OMs. Visualize lighted energy pouring out through the Twelve formation, through the Triangle grid, and into the World, bringing protection, nurturing, and healing. Hold this focus for 10–15 minutes.

Let the Light stand revealed

After this step back out of the group ring-pass-not. You may use The Disciples Invocation or another mantra that you feel particularly connected to close your session. We do ask, though, that you undertake the invocations as outlined during the session.

The Supporters Role is a crucial part of our group life and not to be viewed, in any way, as secondary but more as a preparatory and participatory role aiding your fellow group members. The day will follow, sooner than you probably think, when you, too, will stand in formation and others will be supporting YOU.

Whatever our role, we should seek humility, love, and service. Everyone in the group is as important as their coworker and we move forward with inclusiveness as we seek to build the Temple of Light.

The Burning Ground

Once you have participated in at least one full moon, you may request participation in the Burning Ground Meditation.

If you are interested, have already become a member of the Twelves group, and have been allocated a Triangle, then please get in touch with your contact person to indicate your interest. Burning Ground Meditations occur monthly on the 3rd Monday via Zoom.