Waves of Working Groups

This information was received in a private session on June 19, 2025

Thank you to Petra - your recent session on working groups supplied several of the quotes I used in my questions for this session.

MEntity: Hello to you, Janet. We are here, now. We can begin.

Janet: 

Hello Michael!

I have more questions about working groups today, but first:

I haven’t been remembering my dreams, but I had a good night’s sleep and woke remembering that a zebra appeared in my dreams at least twice. A zebra?! What does that mean, potentially? 

MEntity: For such a specific symbol, we would first suggest that you write down what this symbol means to you, and then extrapolate from that the meaning it may carry from your subconscious. In general, this symbol tends to reflect an emergence of internal or external contrasts that need to be reconciled OR a symbol of an emergence of self-identity that is no longer comforming to expectations.

Janet: 

Interesting. I only saw the head, from what I remember. Thank you for your input.

On to working groups:

You said:

MEntity: The original Working Groups have static membership with themes specifically rising from the shared interests of those forming them. The "new" Working Groups do not have static memberships and are templates that attract membership that is more fluid and noncommittal.

By “new” working groups, do you mean or are you including the “families of consciousness” described by Seth? You referred to them as a “5th wave” of working groups. How many waves have there been? 

MEntity: 

When we speak of "new" Working Groups, we refer to formations that arose after the original Configurations had long been in place, specifically after the Alexandrian era when the structure of Pods, Configurations, and Groups had been seeded, formalized among Essences, and integrated across time by those who chose to participate. 

These new Working Groups differ in that they are not formed by a unified and committed agreement at the level of Essence, but are instead more open-ended, loosely gathered, and sometimes transient. They act more as templates, drawing in fragments who resonate, but who may not retain long-term committment. These are often more situational, reactive, or catalytic that the original Working Groups, which are more archival, proactive, and enduring.

The Seth Material's "Families of Consciousness" are valid examples of one of these 5th-wave templates. These families reflect energetic patterns, collective impulses, and broad themes, but they are not organized by cadence, position or a fixed membership. They are more archetypal in influence, allowing a fragment to draw from them or contribute to them in ways that are entirely fluid, sometimes even shifting across more than one family across lifetimes.

To clarify:

The waves we have refenced are

FIRST WAVE - original Working Groups seeded in Egypt and finalized near Alexandria. These had fixed memberships, clear themes, and specific internal circuitry for akashic cross-referencing.

SECOND WAVE - Emerged in parallel through similar processes in other parts of the world, seeded independantly but inspired by the structure of the First Wave.

THIRD WAVE - Formed post-Alexandria into the late medieval period, primarily in Asia and the Americas, often tied to mystic or monastic movements. These retained the fixed structure, but had slightly more flexible activation patterns.

FOURTH WAVE - Emerged in the past 400 years or so, often tied to creative or revolutionary movements, such as Enlightenment, Romanticism, Abolitionist and Sufferage Movements. These Groups began to loosen structure, but still retained cohesive purpose and pattern.

FIFTH WAVE - Templates like the "Families of Consciousness" and newer fluid configurations. These are no longer fixed, but thematic. They often serve global or species-level functions, drawing together volunteers, rather than long-term Essence commitments. 

There are likely to be Sixth and Seventh Waves yet to come, as more Essences explore collaborative creation in real time, through artificial intelligence, planetary stewardship, and interspecies cooperation. These future Working Group templates may even blur the line between Sentient Designs.

Janet: 

We have collected information on Pod 1 and Pod 2 – are those the only “first wave” pods?  

Also, your description of the Second Wave suggests those groups also are Essence level agreements, perhaps with “fixed memberships, clear themes, and specific internal circuitry” – is that correct? 

MEntity:

There are even earlier Pods than Pods one and two that predated the more formal structure we described, but what we assign as Pods one and two are those most relevant to students and the most well-anchored in the shared energetic grid for activation in times of need. They are the most accessible, while the earlier, shall we say, "experimental" pods, have mostly dismantled. 

In answer to your question, yes, that is correct. However, while the Second Wave reflects Essence-level coordination that echoes the intentions of the First Wave, and share many of the same properties, the First Wave was seeded and structured intentionally while the Second Wave was born of more organic necessity. Think of the Second Wave as a bridge between the stability of the First Wave and the fluidity of the later waves.

Janet: Is it possible for members of the original working groups to also be members of groups formed in later waves? For instance, Jane Roberts said she was Sumari, which you identified as a fifth wave group, but I suspect she was also a member of an original Working Group.

MEntity: Very much so, as the earlier waves are long-term commitments while the later waves one can come and go, so to speak. 

Janet: I thought so, since I suspect most Seth students will try to identify a family of consciousness of their own. Which original group was Jane a member of?

MEntity: RAVEN

Janet: 

The spiral has been a favorite symbol of mine for quite a long time, even before I became aware of the attraction when Troy created the symbols for the different Roles, and the Artisan image came with a spiral.

After my trip to Ireland I asked about the triple spiral imagery and you told me, “The spirals tended to have multiple layers of meaning from recognizing the creative force within galaxies to representation of creativity having effects that cascade outward from creator, etc.”

So, is my attraction to the spiral associated with potential activation of my working group or with an Artisan connection to the long-term meaning? Or both? If the spiral is not my activation symbol, what is? 

MEntity: We should say it is "all of the above." CIRCLE, TRIANGLE, and SPIRAL are activation symbols for ANTELOPE, OWL, GAZELLE, FELINE, PARROT, and MOUSE. Activation symbols are not static, so these may differ for some even within these Groups, but they tend to be fairly persistent. 

Janet: 

Interesting.

You said: “So while, say, the Life Task would be its own thing, and not necessarily connected to the Working Groups, the Life Task is still considered in light of how it can contribute to Working Groups. Life Tasks are chosen independently from being a part of a Working Group, but for those in a Working Group, the Task is often designed in a way that can dovetail with the theme of the Group. It is not required, but it is often considered. The Personality may not know this, but the currents of the lifetime are often arranged with this consideration."

You identified my Life Task as ”To Translate Being into Doing,” which seems closely connected to the Antelope Working Group theme. You said, “Antelope celebrate the Moving Center, and tend to be inclined toward DOING SOMETHING….” Does my centering (Intellectual/Emotional part) have a negative effect on my ability to effectively meet my Life Task (and working group) goals?

MEntity: No, Centering does not hinder, as it is offered as part of a profile to be aware of habitual use, but all Centers are present and accessible. The "doing" is not meant in a specifically limited and literal sense, but can also mean being able to pivot, adapt, and move through uncertainty.

Janet: Do you have anything else you would like to say about working groups? The topic has come up repeatedly lately. I assume you have a spiel coming about the numerous activations that are imminent but it likely will take a full session. 

MEntity: We will likely always have more to say on any topic. For now, we will say that you are entering a time when the memory of humanity is being rewritten, reshaped, and in some cases, erased and distorted. Working Groups are among the anchors meant to help retain and revive the essence of who you are as a species, not just as individuals or nations. Those of you who feel these stirrings may be part of a quiet revival or increased archiving. We can explore you in further dedicated exchanges. If any of our students feel the pull of something ancient and with an aim for the future, they are likely remembering.

Janet: Thank you Michael

MEntity: Good day to you, Janet. Goodbye, for now.