Meanings
plural lightworkers · alternative light worker
- New Age beliefsA person driven and motivated to do work which makes the world a better place, improves people's lives, and/or elevates people to a higher level of consciousness.
I am a lightworker who chose to come here and shine my light throughout the world.
2003, Carolyn Porter, The Realness of a Woman: A Journey For Seeking, Remembering & Being Who You Are, page 2742 more examples
A Twilight Master is a Lightworker that is working for both the light and the dark side of life.
2002, Joshua David Stone, Gloria Excelsias, The Universal Laws of God, page 340One of the key focuses of ascension lore is on "the light". People on the ascension path talk all about the light. A self-chosen label for many is the term lightworker.
2007, Christopher Penczak, Ascension Magick: Ritual, Myth and Healing for the New Aeon, page 501 - conspiracy theoriesSomeone who actively opposes the purported conspirators according to a given (usually ufologist) conspiracy theory.
Origin
Translations
Chinese Mandarin 光工, 光之工作者
- 光工 (guānggōng)New Age beliefs
- 光之工作者 (guāngzhīgōngzuòzhě)New Age beliefs
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