Tapestry of the Gods
Volume III
by Michael D. Robbins

Astro-Rayology
in progress

Energetic Contrasts and Subtle Points of Comparison
Between Aries and Gemini

Important Foundational Relationships

Aries
 
Gemini

1.        The Ram, the Lamb

 

1.        The Twins

2.        Esoteric Mantram: I come forth and from the plane of mind, I rule.

  

2.        Esoteric Mantram: I recognise my other self, and in the waning of that self, I grow and glow.

3.        Exoteric/Evolutionary Mantram: And the Word said: Let form again be sought.

  

3.        Exoteric/Evolutionary Mantram: And the Word said: Let instability do its work.

4.        Quality of Light: The Light of Life Itself

  

4.        Quality of Light: The Light of Interplay.

5.        Element: Fire Sign

  

5.        Element: Air Sign

6.        Cardinal Cross

  

6.        The Mutable or Common Cross

7.        Transmits R1 and R7 constellationally

  

7.        Transmits R2 constellationally

8.        Secondarily, (assuredly, but not exclusively), Aries transmits R6, R4 and R7 through Mars, Mercury and Uranus—its three planetary rulers on three levels—exoteric, esoteric and hierarchical.

  

8.        Secondarily, (assuredly, but not exclusively), transmits R4, R5 and R3 through Mercury, Venus and the Earth—its three planetary rulers on three levels—exoteric, esoteric and hierarchical.

9.        Color: carmine, scarlet red

  

9.        Color: yellow

10. Creative Hierarchy number II (unmanifested), characterized by “Unity thro’ Effort”

  

10. Creative Hierarchy number IV (unmanifested), characterized by the “Desire for Duality”

11. Associated with the inaugural first, the blinding, surmounting third, the revelatory fifth and the resurrecting seventh initiations, but especially with the third (EA 388-389) and seventh (EA 304) initiations—transfiguration and resurrection. The exalted Sun in Aries can be understood as relating to each of these initiations.

  

11. Associated with the establishing of relationship between Father, Mother and Child at the  first initiation (cf. EA 388); the clarifying, mind-illumining second initiation (EA 157, GWP 271); the crucifying, illusion-renouncing fourth (EA 472); and the resurrecting seventh initiations (the second ray initiation of fulfilled Love-Wisdom). (cf. R&I 88-89)

12. Correlated to the synthesizing crown center and the ajna center—considered as the center of personality direction. Also influencing the impulsive solar plexus and the propagative center of sexuality—the sacral center, in relation to which, the opposites are brought together. The fertility of the Ram suggests the sacral association. Some connection with the based of the spine center is also possible, as Mars and Mercury (Aries’ first two rulers) rule kundalini “latent” and “in intelligent activity” respectively. Its hierarchical ruler, Uranus, transmits the seventh ray and is, thus, numerically related to this seventh (lowest) center.

  

12. Gemini (the third sign) can be associated with the thought-configuring, articulating throat center under the third ray; also with the duality-resolving, unifying heart center, and with the manipulating/blessing centers in the palms. Dualistic Gemini (ruled by oscillatory Mercury) can also be associated with the dualistic, decision-making, polarity-integrating ajna center, and with the system-uniting “kundalini” at the base of the spine. “Mercury demonstrates kundalini in intelligent activity” (EA 181)

13. The zodiacal signs influence the monad of every human being (EA 411, 637, TCF 1191); the influence from Aries impels the monad forth upon its aeonial pilgrimage. The sense of pure selfhood which characterizes monadic awareness is enhanced by Aries. Further, Aries endows the monad with its inherent omnipotence relative to the human energy system.

  

13. The zodiacal signs influence the monad of every human being (EA 411, 637, TCF 1191); the influence from Gemini makes it possible for the “Brother” who is the “prodigal son” to go forth into a “far country” (as the monad-in-substantial-immersion), and yet, remain ‘at home’ within the Father’s House as the “elder Brother” Who did not go forth (i.e., as the monad undiminished upon its own level of consciousness). Thus is the monad “in the world yet not of the world”. Gemini endows the monad with its all-pervasive omnipresence relative to the human energy system. “Having pervaded the entire Universe with a fragment of myself, I remain.”

14. Within the spiritual triad—associated principally with atma, the spiritual will as it reflects divine will and law. Aries is also associated with the birth of ideas in buddhi (or at least their reception from the buddhic realm) and also with their abstract formulation within the sphere of higher manas.

  

14. Within the spiritual triad—Gemini, the third sign, is related to higher manas (the third aspect of the spiritual triad). Higher manas formulates into abstract thought the revelations of the ‘idea-patterns’ to be found upon the buddhic plane. Gemini, as its dualistic symbol reveals, is also related to the divine love, pure reason and intuitive revelations of buddhi, the second aspect of the spiritual triad.

15. In relation to the Solar Angel, and the soul-consciousness (and causal body) through which it expresses—Aries governs the persistent will-to-incarnate “Let form again be sought”, and the first impulses (emanating from the plane of mind) towards descent onto the physical plane. “Aries—is connected with soul intention, the vibratory activity of which (under impulse from the Monad) initiates the successive involutionary periods which produce appearance upon the physical plane.) (EA 302)

  

15. In relation to the Solar Angel, and the soul-consciousness (and causal body) through which it expresses—Gemini can be seen as governing the pulsations of Solar-Angelic thought and vitality which rhythmically stimulate the personality. Gemini can be associated with the attempt the Solar Angel to communicate with and instruct the personality.

16. Within the Personality — Aries can be identified with the ruling and assertive qualities of the mental nature; with the impulses and passions of the astral nature; with the forceful but irregular vigor of the etheric nature; and, generally, with the muscular strength of the dense physical nature. Aries is especially related to the lower mental vehicle. (EA 92) (The vehicular focus and its degree of prominence, depends upon the stage of evolutionary development.)

  

16. Within the Personality — Gemini can be identified with the flexible associative processes and informational receptivity of the lower mental nature, which become, eventually, especially responsive to the antahkarana; with the bi-polar fluctuations of the astral nature, vacillating conflicted between the pairs of opposites (EA 362); in general, with the etheric nature and its network of interplaying vital-electric currents and with the sprightliness and rejuvenation of the dense physical  nature. Gemini is especially related to the etheric vehicle. (EA 352) (The vehicular focus and its degree of prominence, depends upon the stage of evolutionary development.)

17. Stage within a Preliminary Fourfold Meditative Process: Conception

  

17. Stage within a Preliminary Fourfold Meditative Process: Vitalization

18. The Crisis of Orientation characterized by the quality of Reversal. (EA 472)

  

18. The Crisis of Renunciation characterized by the quality of Crucifixion

 

 

Wider Relationships
Cosmic and Systemic

 

Aries

 

Gemini

1.        Expressive, principally, of the first or will aspect of divinity. “Aries is the focal point of the expression of the first aspect of divinity, the will aspect.” (EA 194) Some third aspect may enter in relation to activity and , depending upon whether the seventh ray is interpreted in terms of the first or third rays.

  

1.        Expressive, principally, of the second or Love aspect of divinity. (EA 351) “It is the constellation Gemini and its inherent second ray influence which control every one of the pairs of opposites in the Great Wheel.” (EA 346) Gemini, ‘Lord of Intelligence’, is also closely linked by numerical affinity to the third or Intelligence aspect. “…Gemini is the third sign and embodies what is called ‘a third potency’…” (EA 355)

2.        Cosmically, preeminently associated with the Great Bear: “Aries is, as might be expected, closely connected with the Great Bear, but peculiarly so with one of the stars called The Pointers;….” (EA 195) “The Great Bear—Aries—Pluto—Shamballa.” (EA 416) “Aries—Libra—The Sun (which are an expression of the Great Bear) bring about that focussing of energy in the life of the disciple which makes it possible for him to function consciously and with intention upon the Path of Initiation.” (EA 466) “Aries, the initiator of impulses (either the impulse to incarnate or the impulse to return to the originating source) is closely in touch with one of the stars in the Great Bear to which we give the name ‘Pointer’ in common parlance. This Pointer is a ‘major star of direction’ because through it (in this world cycle) flows the will to unify and to bring about synthesis.” (EA 482)

  

2.        Pre-eminently associated with Sirius. “1. Gemini—forms a point of entrance for cosmic energy from Sirius.” (EA 349) Sirius and Gemini are both related to Masonry. (EA 350) Sirius and Gemini were active together in the individualization process. (EA 355) Gemini is also associated with the Pleiades. “Gemini—Sagittarius—Mercury (which are an expression of the Pleiades) enable the Probationary Disciple to pass on to the Path of Accepted Discipleship.” (EA 466)

3.        Three Constellations Connected with Aries: a) Cassiopeia—the Enthroned Queen; b) Cetus—the Sea Monster; c) Perseus—the One Who Subdues (cf. LOH 35-36)
 

3.        Three Constellations Connected with Gemini: a) Lepus—the Hare; b) Canis Minor—the Lesser Dog (including Procyon) c) Canis Major—the Greater Dog (including Sirius);

 

 

Relationships Between Three Levels of Planetary Rulers
and Planets in Exaltation, Fall and Detriment

 

1.        Mercury esoteric ruler of Aries

In Comparison With

1.        Mercury exoteric ruler of Gemini

2.        Venus in detriment in Aries

  

2.        Venus esoteric ruler of Gemini

3.        Saturn falls in Aries.

  

3.        Saturn has a special relationship to Gemini signaling the confrontation with the Dweller.

 

Subtle Relationships Between Rays,
Zodiacal and Planetary Energies

Aries

In Comparison With

Gemini

1.        Aries transmits the first ray constellationally. Aries is also the first sign of the zodiac on both the reversed and clockwise wheels, and on the wheel which numbers the signs by polarity (Aries-Libra, Taurus-Scorpio, etc.) All this reinforces the association of Aries with the first ray.

  

1.        The Earth is the hierarchical ruler of Gemini, and transmits (however weakly in this second solar system) the first ray as its monadic ray.

2.        Aries transmits the seventh ray constellationally.

  

2.        There are no seventh ray transmissions in Gemini.

3.        Counting from Pisces clockwise, Aries becomes the twelfth sign, and is thus, by numerological addition, numerically resonant with the number three and with the third ray. “Let form again be sought.” Aries plunges into the material world at the outset of every new cycle.

  

3.        Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac on the reversed wheel and, therefore, has numerical affinity with the third ray. “Ray 3.—Active Intelligence, under the influence of this third sign, Gemini, slowly conditioning the etheric body.” (EA 357) Mercury is the exoteric ruler of Gemini and is closely associated with the third ray.(EA 280). The Earth is the hierarchical ruler of Gemini and transmits the third ray as its personality ray.

4.        Mars, the exoteric ruler of Aries, transmits the sixth ray.

  

4.        Venus transmits the sixth ray—very probably monadically, as it is the “home” of the planetary Logos of the sixth ray. (cf. EA 595)

5.        Mars also transmits the first ray, because its “School” trains “those whose work is along the lines of the destroyer.” (TCF 1179). It is the first ray which is the Ray of the Destroyer.

  

5.        See #1 above.

6.        Mars manifests as the astral body of a great third ray Entity and, hence, is aligned with the transmission of the third ray. The physical body of Mars must be more the third than seventh ray. (EPII 99)

  

6.        See #3 above.
3.        Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac on the reversed wheel and, therefore, has numerical affinity with the third ray

7.        Mars is closely associated with the fifth ray, because it governs the five senses and rules science. (EA 215)

  

7.        Mercury, the exoteric ruler of Gemini, probably transmits the fifth ray monadically (as ‘Lord of Manas’). Further, Mercury rules the fifth race and is connected with the fifth scheme. Venus, the esoteric ruler of Gemini, transmits the fifth ray, presumably as its soul ray.

8.        Mercury, the esoteric ruler of Aries, transmits the fourth ray.

  

8.        Mercury, the exoteric ruler of Gemini, transmits the fourth ray. Earth is considered the fourth planet from the Sun and is symbolized by the fourfold cross within the circle. Venus has fourth ray associations with the harmony and beauty side of the fourth ray—not with the conflict side. As well, Gemini (with Sagittarius) is associated with the fourth ray. (EA 357)

9.        Mercury, the esoteric ruler of Aries, has a strong affinity with third ray, just as has the Moon. (cf. EA 280). Mars, the exoteric ruler of Aries, participates in the expression of a great third ray Entity

  

9.        See #3 above.

3.        Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac on the reversed wheel and, therefore, has numerical affinity with the third ray

10. Mercury, the esoteric ruler of Aries, possibly transmits the fifth ray monadically (as Lord of Manas). Further, Mercury rules the fifth race and is connected with the fifth scheme and the fifth round. “The fifth race is born under Mercury. (the Aryan race. A.A.B.) (SD II. 32., EA 663)

  

10. See #7 above.
  Mercury, the exoteric ruler of Gemini, probably transmits the fifth ray monadically (as ‘Lord of Manas’). Further, Mercury rules the fifth race and is connected with the fifth scheme. Venus, the esoteric ruler of Gemini, transmits the fifth ray, presumably as its soul ray.

11. Uranus, the hierarchical ruler of Aries, transmits the seventh ray, probably as its soul ray.

  

11. See #2 above.

12. Uranus, the hierarchical ruler of Aries, the first sign, transmits the first ray “esoterically”, i.e., monadically. (EPI 421)

  

12. See #1 above.

13. . Uranus, the hierarchical ruler of Aries, is closely connected to the third ray which it probably transmits as the personality ray. (cf. EA 200, 238)

  

13. See #3 above.
3.        Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac on the reversed wheel and, therefore, has numerical affinity with the third ray

14. Uranus stands for “exoteric science” which is on the fifth ray (EA 149)

  

14. See #7 above.

15. Uranus stands in a line of transmission along the second ray from Sirius and Pisces. Further, Uranus participates, probably as the mental body, in the expression of a great second ray Entity. (EPII 99)

  

15. Gemini transmits the second ray constellationally Gemini is the eleventh sign of the zodiac on the clockwise wheel beginning with Aries, hence has numerical affinity with the number two, and, hence, with the second ray. Venus, the esoteric ruler, is “pure love wisdom” and transmits the second ray, probably through its personality, The Earth, hierarchical ruler, has a second ray soul, and thus transmits the second ray.

16. The Sun, exalted in Aries, is the veiling transmitter of the second ray, and, as a star, transmits the second ray in its own right (through its personality and its soul). Its primary or major monadic ray may also be the second.

  

16. See # 15 immediately above.

17. Vulcan often substitutes for the Sun, and the Sun is exalted in Aries. Vulcan is related to the “heart of the sun”, and hence, in some mysterious way, to the second ray. (EA 393)

  

17. See #15 above.

 

General Qualitative Comparisons,
Contrasts and Pragmatic Descriptors

Aries

In Comparison With

Gemini

1.        God the Father “God, the Father, rules.” (EA 104)

  

1.        God the Son (the “Head of the Cosmic Christ”—Gemini) (EA 348)

2.        The Father

  

2.        “The elder brother and the prodigal son” (EA 626)

3.        Associated with the Law of Synthesis

  

3.        Associated with the Law of Love

4.        Hercules (usually associated with Scorpio—here triumphant after twelve labors, in the sign in which the Sun is exalted)

  

4.        The Christ (usually associated with Pisces)

5.        “I”

  

5.        “I and Thou”

6.        Life (EA 314)

  

6.        Manifested duality (EA 314)

7.        Spirit

  

7.        Soul (hermaphroditic)

8.        Will

  

8.        Love

9.        Will

  

9.        Intelligence

10. Being (based on Identification and Oneness)

  

10.  Consciousness (based on the subject/object relationship and duality)

11. The Synthesis which IS

  

11. The Unity which must be achieved

12. The “Will-to-Be” (EA 320)

  

12. The “Establishment of Relationship” (EA 320)

13. The General, the Commander

 

13. The Messenger. “Gemini is pre-eminently the sign of the messenger, and this sign produces many of the messengers of God as they appear down the ages, the revealers of new divine truths and the intermediaries between the fourth and fifth kingdoms.” (EA 354)

14. Angels as Tongues of Fire, Avenging

  

14. Angels as Messengers

15. In the Military—Chiefs of Staff, High Command

  

15. In the Military—“Intelligence”

16. The Dictator; the ‘Monologist’

 

16. The Conversationalist, the ‘Dialogist’

17. The Leader

  

17. The Teacher

18. The Soldier

  

18. The Student

19. Correlated to the future solar system conditioned by the first ray.

  

19. Correlated to the present solar system, conditioned by the second ray.

20. “Aries: Beginning—Creation—Evolution” (EA 247)

  

20. “Gemini: Duality—Condition—Interplay” (EA  247)

21. Associated with the number one

  

21. Associated with the number two as the zodiacal archetype of dualism (though Gemini is sign number three)

22. Hence, monism, monality

  

22. Hence, dualism and duality

23. Being (based on Identification and Oneness)

  

23.  Consciousness (based on the subject/object relationship and duality)

24. The Synthesis which IS

  

24. The Unity which must be achieved

25. The “Will-to-Be” (EA 320)

  

25. The “Establishment of Relationship” (EA 320)

26. The Principle of Samadhi, and the eradication of the fragmentation of Illusion by means of apperceived Oneness (LFC, CC)

  

26. The Principle of Illusion (based upon dualistic perception) (ESE, MSE)

27. Aries—emergence as a “mental entity” (EA 92)

  

27. Gemini—emergence as a “vital entity” (EA 92)

28. Within the personality—more emotional/passional

  

28. Within the personality—more mental

29. The Forces of Restoration (EXH 482)

  

29. The Forces of Reconstruction (EXH 482-483)

30. The “Will to return to the Source” (EA 151)

  

30. The “Fusion of the Opposites” (EA 151)

31. Aries upon the Ordinary Wheel: “Aries—Again the beginning as well as the end.” (EA 152)

  

31. Gemini upon the Ordinary Wheel: “Gemini—Experience of the pairs of opposites. Pronounced and separative duality. The interplay between the Twins: Soul and form natures.” (EA 152)

32. Aries upon the Reversed Wheel: “Aries—Governs the Path of Discipleship. The Will to return to the Source. Determination to achieve liberation. The emanating cause of the changes upon the Mutable and Fixed Crosses.” (EA 152)

  

32. Gemini upon the Reversed Wheel: “Gemini—The fusion of the opposites; the intelligent work of at-one-ment; synthesis.” (EA 152)

33. The Sixth and Fourth Rays are Dominant upon the Path of Evolution: Aries is active in relation to the sixth ray through Mars. (EA 166)

  

33. The Sixth and Fourth Rays are Dominant upon the Path of Evolution: Gemini is active in relation to the fourth ray through Mercury. (EA 166)

34. “Mental beginnings” (EA 230)

  

34. The emergence of “soul-body consciousness” (EA 230)

35. The confrontation of Spirit and Matter—initiating the relationship.

  

35. The interplay of Spirit and Matter

36. The “secret of beginnings, of cycles and of emerging opportunity” (EA387)

  

36. The “mystery of the relation of Father, Mother and Child” . (EA 388)

37. “Spirit and matter” (EA 272)

  

37.  “Soul and body” (EA 272)

38. Aries—for the Undeveloped Man: “Blind, undirected experience. Instinctual reaction.” (EA 332)

  

38. Gemini—for the Undeveloped Man: “Mutation of relation. ‘I serve myself’.” (EA 332)

39. Aries—for the Advanced Man: “Directed personality effort. Desire.” (EA 332)

  

39. Gemini—for the Advanced Man: “Orientation of ‘I serve my brother’.” (EA 332)

40. Aries—for the Disciple/Initiate: “Recognition and work with the Plan. Will.” (EA 332)

  

40. Gemini—for the Disciple/Initiate: “Right relation ‘I serve the One’.” (EA 332)

41. Yearly Opportunity in Relation to Aries: When the Sun is in Aries, an individual may cultivate response to the will of the soul and, even, to the influence of the monad. He should undertake initiatives under the direction of the spiritual factors within his nature.

 

41. Yearly Opportunity in Relation to Gemini: When the Sun is in Gemini, an individual may cultivate the dialogue between soul and personality—a dialogue which stimulates the intuition. “In the coming world religion this fact will be noted and in the month of June, which is essentially the month in which the influences of Gemini are peculiarly strong, due advantage will be taken in order to bring man nearer to the spiritual realities.” (EA 355)

42. The Life of the Christ from an Aretian Perspective: “Aries.—This sign, which is the sign of beginnings, provided the impulse and energy which enabled Him to inaugurate the Christian era; it initiated, through Him, the ‘age of Love’ which is only now beginning to take form, and its potency is now so great that it has brought about (paradoxically) the present world cleavage.”  (EA 567)

  

42. The Life of the Christ from a Geminian Perspective: “The Gemini aspect of His life is shown in the perfect fusion of the basic duality found in humanity: the human and the divine.” (EA 564)

43. The Sword

  

43. The Book

44. Inauguration

  

44. Interpretation

45. Imposition

  

45. Interplay

46. Assertive

  

46. Adaptive

47. Forceful

  

47. Flexible

48. Committed

  

48. Uncommitted or less so (MSE)

49. Relentless

  

49. Spasmodic

50. Insistent

  

50. Compliant

51. Isolative

  

51. Relational

52. Monologue

  

52. Dialogue

53. Decision

  

53. Indecision

54. Bravery

  

54. Cowardice

55. Passional

  

55.     Rational

 

 

 

Similarities and Points of Cooperation
Between the Influences of the Aries and Gemini

Emphasis upon developing the discriminating mind for both. (cf. EA 52)

“The potencies of Gemini-Aries, instilled into our planetary life via Mercury, focus the energy of the conditioning will-to-be upon the Earth, producing initial beginnings  as in incarnation, or initiation, or the start of organisation as well as organisms” (EA 358-359)

 

A.     Both of these signs are keenly associated with intelligence and both are therefore associated with the lower mental vehicle. This similarity of association is suggested by the fact that both signs are both ruled by the planet Mercury. Gemini exoterically and Aries esoterically. Mercury of course is the ruler of all mental processes generally speaking. Both signs are known for rapidity of action and for a degree of discontinuity, although Aries may prove relentless once its passions are aroused. Both signs are additionally characterized by spontaneity and adaptability, a refusal to be hampered by the constraints of circumstance.

 

B.     The natives of both signs evidence unusual youthfulness and vitality. Perhaps this is so because Gemini is associated not only with the mental body but with the etheric body and the circulation of the vital airs. It is well known that the vital body is controlled by thought and Aries represents the birthplace of all thought. The Aries individual thus is capable of energizing the vital etheric body through the power of thought. Both signs are essentially dynamic and convey the power to move rapidly through space.

 

C.     Representatives of both signs must work hard to achieve even a degree of stability. Whereas in traditional astrology, Aries rules the head and brain, Gemini is also much associated with the brain and brain processes. From a certain point of view Aries is the father and Gemini is the Son who resembles the Father. This is considering Gemini as representative of the second aspect of divinity and Taurus of the third or matter aspect. Not only are Aries and Gemini associated with the lower mental vehicle but they can conceivably be associated with the Causal Body as well.

 

D.     Let us consider Aries and Gemini in relation to the periodic vehicles and all the various ‘bodies’ through which the human spirit expresses. Aries like Leo stands for the dominant nature of the soul within the causal body as it asserts itself over the lunar personality. “I rule because I am.” Gemini stands for the hermaphroditic nature of the higher Self, the union within the higher Self of the positive and negative poles. Aries, related as it is to the first house of the horoscope is connected with all bodies: the physical body, the personality considered as a body, the causal body and even the monadic auric sheath of spirit and matter. The essential dualities of spirit and matter meet in the causal body; Gemini as the sign symbolic of the union of all dualities (of which spirit and matter are prime duality) thus governs this middle sign.

 

E.      It can be said that both Aries and Gemini are associated with the ajna centre. Aries rules the directives of the ajna centre as a centre of personality assertion. Gemini is associated with the dualistic decision-making function of the ajna centre with its two petals. The ajna centre is principally the mental centre which naturally involves the energies of these two highly mental signs. In addition, Taurus can equally be associated with this centre thus giving Aries, Taurus and Gemini a focal interest in this directing centre.

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