South Africa, because of its geographical location, has a special significance at this time of global change. The symbolic opening of a star-gate in 2000 indicated that the world is moving into a new phase. This cosmological influence will continue for the next nine years - a time of transition before the birth of a new epoch.

That's according to English author, Adrian Gilbert, who has written bestsellers such as The Orion Mystery, The Mayan Prophecies, Cosmic Wisdom, Signs in the Sky and The New Jerusalem.

Adrian Gilbert's many years of archaeological and cosmological detective work will emphasize the relationship and inextricable connectedness between the cosmos and this planet in accordance with the dictum: "As above so below". He believes that certain stellar patterns have been influencing humankind for thousands of years. The audience will be guided on a multi-lane journey, the focus being the significance of ancient knowledge and wisdom in modern times.

The Mayan Calendar (of the sophisticated Inca Dynasty) describes, for example, the birthing of a new age in 2012 - which coincides with Gilbert's extensive research into the 'clues' left by other past civilizations. According to him, cryptic messages contained in the Bible, as well as the embedded knowledge embraced by the great pyramids of Egypt, relate very specifically to growing shifts in the world.

Gilbert will also offer a fresh perspective on some of the underlying reasons creating the escalating upheaval and unrest at all levels - politically, economically, socially, and in our personal lives. Only with heightened awareness and knowledge with conscience can we aspire to participate as competent 'midwives' for the birth of this new epoch.

Copies of Adrian Gilbert's hour-long documentary Signs In The Sky" filmed in Egypt and Israel, are also available at R168 (including postage and packaging in South Africa)

Titled The Cosmos - Our Passport To The Future, the lecture takes place on November 27 at 20h30 at the University of Natal, Dennis Shepstone Building, Shepstone 1, Cnr François and King George Avenue, Durban. A map is available at www.nu.ac.za/map/dbnnei.htm

Tickets R200. To book contact e-mail: events@mostinnermost.com or visit www.mostinnermost.com or www.adriangilbert.co.uk or phone 011 477 7721 or book through Computicket at www.computicket.com