One of the greats enigmas in the annals are of humanity is the Mystery of Consciousness. Shamans, mystics and philosophers have attempted to unlock its transcendental power since the dawn of civilization. Psychologists and scientists have struggled for generations in understanding its secrets. We dare our gaze to the sun of Consciousness from various traditions, primarily Eastern but also the Western schools of Esoteric Christianity, Kabbalah, Scientism and, of course, Gnosticism. We also explore an innovative method of deciphering Consciousness based on the mythology of a supreme deity named Shiva. And why Consciousness is perhaps the best chance to bridge the growing chasm between religion and secularism before humanity's psyche becomes hopelessly fragmented. Consciousness could replace God as the true Divine hope for the 21st Century. Astral Guest-- Richard Smoley, author of 'The Dice Game of Shiva', 'Forbidden Faith: The Secret History of Gnosticism', 'Conscious Love' & 'Inner Christianity'. --How the interplay of consciousness (Self) and experience (Other) is the true building block of all existence (and how all of existence is sentient from both a religious and scientific way) --Understanding the Mystery of Consciousness through various Eastern Esoteric Schools like the Hindu Samkhya (the oldest philosophical system in the World). --Understanding the Mystery of Consciousness through various Western Esoteric Schools like the Heretical Gnostics. --How various Mythologies such as the dice game of Shiva, the fall of Sophia, the death of Osiris and the crucifixion of Jesus help us unlock the Mystery of Consciousness. --The various Gnostic Scriptures--specifically the Secret Book of John--and traditions that explain the Mystery of Consciousness. --How the concepts of nondualism and dualism (and their various traditions) play into Consciousness. And why they should be discarded. --How do the notions of an afterlife, karma, faith and Divine Justice fall in the notion of ultimate and fallen Consciousness. And much more!!!