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June 1, 2026June 16, 2026

The Gemini Full Moon – Wesak

Guided meditation service for the Wesak Festival and Gemini Full Moon.

Festival of Goodwill

On May 31, 2026, the Full Moon occurs in Gemini and marks the Festival of Goodwill, sometimes called the Festival of Humanity. This is the second full moon in May, making the 2026 Gemini Full Moon especially notable in the lunar calendar. Its focus is goodwill, human unity, right human relations, and the spiritual upliftment of humanity.

At the National Spiritual Science Center, the Festival of Goodwill was recognized through a special full moon service. Depending on when the full moon occurred, the service might be held during the week or incorporated into a Sunday service. Like other special full moon services, it included a spiritual message, music, meditation, and prayer. Full moon meditations were intended to uplift the spirit and increase awareness of spiritual energies.

The Festival of Goodwill encouraged participants to look beyond their personal concerns and focus on humanity as a whole. Through meditation and spiritual attunement, the service emphasized goodwill, healing, fellowship, and service to others. It was a time to direct positive thought and spiritual intention toward the world.

Many spiritual traditions associate the Gemini Full Moon with humanity’s ability to recognize the common spiritual thread that connects all people. The festival serves as a reminder that despite our differences, we share many of the same hopes, challenges, and aspirations.

Today, the message of the Festival of Goodwill remains as relevant as ever. In a world often divided by conflict and misunderstanding, the service reminds us of the importance of goodwill, understanding, and compassion. Whether expressed through prayer, meditation, healing work, or simple acts of kindness, goodwill remains a powerful force for positive change.

Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns, President & Founder
National Spiritual Science Center Historical Society
Spiritual Science Researcher

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January 3, 2026June 16, 2026

From the Teachings of Spiritual Science

Distant healing and prayer service at nssc dc. recreated image by rev. starlene j burns

A Glimpse into NSSC Study and Practice

People traveled up and down the East Coast to study at the National Spiritual Science Center. During a time of spiritual awareness, transformation, and psychic awakening, students came from diverse religious backgrounds, while others were agnostic.

Here is a glimpse into those teachings.

Psychic Training Excerpt

First Steps in Psychic Development

Count your blessings. Count them one by one—for your home as a haven for all souls; for your renewed self, filled with God’s healing love; for your oneness and wholeness in the Light.

Be still and let the Light bathe you. Bring your loved ones into the Light with you. Extend that love to those who are not your friends; they also need your blessings. Through serving all God’s children, we grow strong in Spirit and understanding.

Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you. Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
(Luke 6:27–28)

Speak the name of all those you wish to place in the healing Light. Bring to your mind’s eye the total person, remembering each is a perfect creation of a perfect God. God heals. It is this power, flowing through you as an individual and as a group, which restores harmony.

A Spiritual Science Reflection from Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns — President & Founder, National Spiritual Science Center Historical Society

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May 12, 2025May 30, 2026

Living Spiritual Science

A Journey of Transformation

Introduction

Living Spiritual Science means fully integrating spiritual principles into every aspect of daily life. It’s not just a belief system or a set of practices with rituals; it is a way of being, grounded in wisdom, personal growth, and the pursuit of higher truths. For me, it’s a lifelong commitment to embodying spiritual knowledge through consistent practice and inner reflection.

A Way of Life

Spiritual Science has also shaped how I perceive the world, interact with others, and maintain my personal boundaries—both spiritually and physically—for my spiritual well-being. As a lifelong student of spiritual growth, I practice what I have been taught, whether through foundational studies, personal experiences, inner teachers, the teachings of others, or life’s many spiritual surprises. Spiritual Science is not something I study to become a spiritual leader; it is how I choose to live my life, grow, and consistently align with higher truths and practices.

Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns sharing insights on living a Spiritual Science lifestyle and personal growth. Practicing Spiritual Science requires balance, discipline, and consistency. It’s not about constantly seeking higher spiritual experiences but about maintaining awareness, care, and growth through every phase of life’s lessons. Whether life feels aligned or chaotic, staying grounded in spiritual principles helps navigate challenges and stay true to one’s path.

Final Thoughts

This is just the beginning of exploring living Spiritual Science. In Part 2, we will dive deeper into the practical aspects of daily integration—how to maintain balance, practice awareness, and stay spiritually grounded. Stay tuned for more insights into living a Spiritual Science lifestyle.

Honoring the legacy of Living Spiritual Science.

A Spiritual Science Reflection by Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns — President & Founder, National Spiritual Science Center Historical Society

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April 7, 2025May 30, 2026

Spiritual Science Stories & Teachings

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This is the official blog of the National Spiritual Science Center Historical Society, dedicated to sharing real-life spiritual experiences, metaphysical insights, and hidden histories connected to the legacy of Spiritual Science.

From haunted hotels and divine dreams to miraculous healings and ancestral visitations, these stories are shared to enlighten, empower, and preserve the wisdom passed down through generations of spiritual practitioners.

🕊️ For seekers, sensitives, and ministers alike—these aren’t just stories. They’re teachings.

Honoring the legacy of Living Spiritual Science.

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April 7, 2025May 30, 2026

Spiritual Science Stories

The Hotel with a History

A True Story of Spiritual Discernment and Boundaries

Flooded hotel hallway with spiritual presence sensed beyond the water

In 2014, I received an unusual request from a hotel in Washington, D.C. Management had tried everything—renovations, repairs, new ownership—and yet the problems persisted. Flooding. Electrical failures. Constant malfunctions. It was as if the building itself was resisting.

They wanted me to do a spiritual clearing.
I walked the space. I listened.
And I said I would consider it.

That night, Spirit spoke clearly—in a dream.

I was shown the weight of the energy within that structure. Not just one spirit, but many. The message came swiftly and strongly:
You do not have the authority here.

The dream wasn’t just symbolic. It was a warning. I saw unrest, sorrow, and resistance. I was shown what would happen if I tried to intervene where I had no spiritual jurisdiction. The burden wouldn’t just be mine—it would ripple outward. I woke up knowing what I had to do.

I respectfully declined the job.

Later, I learned that the hotel had been constructed during the Civil Rights Movement—an era thick with struggle and injustice, especially in D.C. I can’t prove what’s beneath that foundation, but I trust what Spirit revealed: some pain is embedded too deeply for ritual alone to resolve. Some places don’t need a ceremony—they need acknowledgment, truth, and time.

The hotel has changed names. But the reviews?
They still mention flooding. Strange electrical failures. An unexplainable energy.

Spiritual Takeaway

This isn’t a ghost story. It’s a spiritual science story—one about discernment, respect, and knowing when to walk away. Not every haunting is your calling. Not every space is yours to heal.

Sometimes, the most sacred act of service is to listen—and step aside.

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A Spiritual Science Reflection by Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns — President & Founder, National Spiritual Science Center Historical Society

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