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Tapestry of the Gods Volume III by Michael D. Robbins (c) Astro-Rayology in progress Aries & Ray 1 Introduction - Expression in the self-centered - Expression in developed man - Expression in disciples and initiates - Directives - Mantra - Symbols - Contrasts - Similarities - Famous People

Sun or Ascendant in Aries with Ray 1   .	Sun Aries (or Ascendant Aries), R1P (or R1S) (Plus Constellationally Transmitted R1 and R7) A very strong mutual reinforcement of ray and astrological energies emerges due to the constellational transmission of the first ray—at its greatest strength—through Aries. The appropriate category of reinforcement would be Very Strong by Constellational Transmission. This reinforcement is strengthened by the transmission of the first ray monadically through Uranus, the hierarchical ruler of Aries, and through the first ray component of Mars {perhaps the soul}, which is the exoteric ruler of Aries. The rulership {in the Tibetan’s system} of the first and third decanates {i.e., for the average individual or the disciple} of Aries by Mars, adds to this strengthening. It is the disciple and initiate on the first ray who will find the mutual reinforcement the strongest, as constellational ray transmissions are most effective in individuals who are spiritually advanced, and transmissions through monadic and soul vehicles of planets apply most to those who are highly developed. “The Personality ray is always one of the five rays (the minor four and the third ray) until a man becomes an aspirant when it can be any of the seven.”
Selfish, Self-Centered or Self-Serving Human Being	Selfish, Self-Centered or Self-Serving Human Being The ‘ramming’ forcefulness of the selfish or self-centered Aries person combines with the inconsiderate egoism induced within the insufficiently spiritualized personality by the first ray. (These undesirable qualities would be in the nature of a relapse or reversion to a formerly bound condition, as it is not possible to have a first or second ray personality unless one is at least an aspirant. The first or second ray may, however, enter the personality by other lines of influence. A selfishly dominant personality. Brutality. Reveling in a high “body count”. The love of “blood”. Reveling in destruction. Deliberate insensitivity. Kindness seen as weakness. Trampling others underfoot to get what is desired. Knocking others down or out of the way. Riding roughshod over others. Unwisely pushing ahead regardless of consequences. Rushing in “where angels fear to tread”. Naïve illusions of personal invincibility. Self-intoxicated by the glamor of strength. “Might makes Right”. Witness the Aries soul of Germany misappropriated by its misguided first ray personality.
Advanced Human Being; Aspirant; Disciple: Additionally, where relevant, combine Ascendant Sign with the ray of either the ray of the personality or soul.	Advanced Human Being; Aspirant; Disciple Additionally, where relevant, combine Ascendant Sign, Aries, with the first ray as either the ray of the personality or soul. The strenuous, directed effort of the advancing Aries individual combines with the power to move forward despite opposition induced within the spiritually unfolding personality by the first ray. Courage in the face of opposition. Shaking off fear. Marshalling all forces for applied effort. Rising rapidly to challenges. Moving forward despite doubts and the onslaught of apparently superior forces. The “never say die attitude”. Persistent confrontation of the enemy. Heroism, boldness, bravery, self-sacrifice. On the Path of Discipleship: rising like the Phoenix no matter what may be the temporary defeat. On the Path of Discipleship: indefatigability on the Path. On the Path of Discipleship: courage under all circumstances. On the Path of Discipleship: learning to undertake new initiatives on behalf of Hierarchy. On the Path of Discipleship: learning to respond to the spiritual will. On the Path of Discipleship: increasing identification with spirit.
Advanced Disciple; the Initiate: Additionally, where relevant, combine Ascendant Sign with the ray as either the ray of the personality or soul.	Advanced Disciple; the Initiate Additionally, where relevant, combine Ascendant Sign, Aries, with the first ray as either the ray of the personality or soul. The power to rise as spirit from the clutches of matter (resurrection)—a power possessed by the soul-infused disciple/initiate born in or under the sign Aries, combines with thepower to triumph over death, induced within the soul or spiritualized personality by the first ray. The ‘Will-to-Resurrection’ Understanding the true invincibility of spirit. The spirit of eternal rebirth. The power to overcome death through identification with the spirit/monad. The will to penetrate the higher dimensions at any cost. Identification with Oneness and Pure Being. (Witness the Aries soul of India, ruled as well by the first ray). The power to apprehend synthesis and to be an agent for that synthesis. Understanding and reveling in the bliss of destruction. “Let the Forces come together. Let them mount to the High Place, and from that lofty eminence, let the soul look out upon a world destroyed. Then let the word go forth: ‘I still persist!’ ” (EP I 84) The most austerely impersonal perspective. Be-ness.
Directives (On Behalf of Humanity and the One Great Work. These are Meant to be Suggestive; Your Intuition Will Supply the Directives and Counsels Most Suitable to You)	Directives for Aries and the First Ray (On Behalf of Humanity and the One Great Work) (These are Meant to be Suggestive; Your Intuition Will Supply the Directives and Counsels Most Suitable to You) Assert The Good Assert Pure Being Be Brave! Be Confident In Being! Begin! Be One! Be ‘Will-Full’! Commence Destruction Of The Obstacles To The Expression Of Life Conceive Boldly Declare First Principles Destroy Obstruction Disseminate The Seed Exert Force Head The Fighting Force Immolate Egoism Of The Fires Of Pure Being Identify With Synthesis Impose Authority Incinerate Ego Initiate! Inspire Progress Launch Beginnings Lead The Charge Overcome Death Pioneer Penetration Into Life And Being Proclaim Identity Propel Forward Movement Propose Essentials Push Forward Relentlessly Resurrect Life Smash Against The Forces Of Obstruction Spear-Head Initiatives Take Command
Mantra	Mantra for Aries and the First Ray Mantram for the Disciple’s Consciousness I seek to stand and be within the Oneness of All Being. Mantram for the Initiate’s Consciousness I Assert the Fact - the Fact of Oneness of All Being. .
Proposed Symbol, Image, or Scene	Proposed Symbol/Image/Scene for R1/Aries Standing at the center in the ‘Nucleus of Power’ and grasping with decisiveness the mighty Sword of Strength, the Leader issues irresistible commands inspired by Divine Purpose.
Discover Potentials to be Derived from Energetic Contrasts	Discover Potentials to be Derived from Energetic Contrasts Between Aries and R1 Utilize these contrasts to understand how these two energies may contrast or conflict with each other when they are found together within the human energy system. Aries In Comparison With R1 Transmits R1 and R7 constellationally.   R1 Transmits principally R6, R4 and R7 through its planetary rulers.   R1 Colors: carmine red (or scarlet red—) and possibly (on a hypothetical color-scale incrementally related to the chromatic musical scale) red, red-orange, “roaring orange”. (A color-chromatic scale has fourteen steps and a musical chromatic scale only twelve—hence the discrepancies and alternatives. The shading of decanates may offer a partial solution.)   Color: red, red-orange, black; and gold and white. Note: DO or C   Note: RE or D. Identification with C (the red key) is also reasonable and justifiable. Expresses through the crown center, and secondarily, via Mars and Mercury, through the solar plexus and ajna centers.   Expresses through the base of the spine and the crown center. Creative Hierarchy II, liberated   Creative Hierarchy number I/VI, unliberated Hypothesized as especially expressive in relation to the Mineral Kingdom, the Animal Kingdom and the Kingdom of Solar Lives.   Related to the Kingdom of Solar Lives and also the Mineral Kingdom. Impulsive   Can be restrained Outgoing   Can be reserved Rushing forward, “ramming”   Often holds the center Expending energy without reserve   Conserving through an act of will Ever new   Can promote rigidity and crystallization Aries rules all beginnings   The first ray governs all beginnings and all endings. Often acts with discontinuity   Often continuous and persistent Induces fiery emotion   Often repressive of emotion Fertility of ideation   Essentiality of thought   The energy of destruction
Discover Potentials to be Derived from Energetic Similarities	Discover Potentials to be Derived from Energetic Similarities Between Aries and R1 Utilize these similarities to further understand how these two energies may combine with or reinforce each other (for better of for worse) when they are found within the same energy system. The Principal First Ray Sign: Aries is the sign/constellation through which the first ray is (during this world period) principally expressed. The Fatherhood of God: Aries and ray one relate closely to the Fatherhood of God. Masculine Energies: Both energies are, archetypally, masculine. Transmitting Electric Fire: Aries and ray one are transmitters of electric fire. Expressions of the Will: Both Aries and the first ray are expressions of the will. Expressions of the Life Aspect: Both Aries and first ray are expressions of the life aspect. Commencement: Aries is the first sign and the first ray is the first ray of seven. Each energy indicates commencement Initiative and Initiating: Aries is the sign of initiative, and the mode of Will expressed by the first ray is the “Will to Initiate”. Pure Being: Both Aries and the first ray are identified with pure being Red and Redness: The esoteric color of the first ray is red, and the color most often associated with Aries is also red. Head Center: Zodiacally, Aries rules the head and the first ray is most associated with the head center—the center from which all occult processes are directed. Freedom, Liberation, Resurrection: Aries is the sign of total liberation, resurrection, and freedom; as well, the spiritual motive of those influenced by the first ray is freedom and liberation. Overcoming Death: Both Aries and the first ray are related to death and its overcoming. Aries overcomes death through resurrection. The First Ray Lord is the “Lord of Death”. By the power of the first ray, man overcomes death, largely through affirmation of pure being. The New: Aries is the sign of the “even new”. Similarly, a mantram for those upon the first ray is, “Behold, I make all things new.” Overcoming and Invincibility: Aries is the energy which, by sheer overpowering force, overcomes all obstacles. The first ray is the ray of invincibility. Related to the Dance: Both Aries and the first ray are connected with dance—especially the “Dance of Shiva”. Resurrection Initiation—the Seventh: The Resurrection Initiation (the seventh) is ruled by Aries (the ‘Lord of Resurrection’). This resurrection focusses the life upon the first or logoic plane, where the first ray rules. (Albeit, the seventh initiation is ruled by the second ray—the ray of the exalted Sun. Festival of the First Aspect: In relation to the Three Major Festivals of Aries, Taurus and Gemini, it is Aries which is connected, most completely, with the first aspect of divinity and the first ray. Wesak is a first ray festival expressive of the second ray Forces of Enlightenment. The Festival of Goodwill is a second ray festival expressive of the third ray Forces of Reconstruction. Aries is related to the first ray Spirit of Resurrection Who directs the “restorative forces”, the first ray Forces of Restoration. Active at the First Initiation: Aries must also be considered active at the first initiation, which is definitely entry (Aries) into a new kingdom of nature—the fifth. All initiatives are related to the first ray. Each initiation is such an initiative. Related to Processes Important at the Third Initiation: Under Aries the monad or spirit aspect (the first aspect of divinity) is definitely contacted at the third initiation. ffffffffff“The secret of Aries is the secret of beginnings, of cycles and of emerging opportunity. At the third initiation, the initiate begins to understand the life of the spirit or the highest aspect; until that time, he has expressed first the life of the form and then the life of the soul within that form. This experience is of so high a nature that only those who have passed through it could in any way comprehend anything I might say.” (EA 387-388) Active at the Fifth Initiation: Aries must also be considered active at the fifth initiation ruled by the first ray. The fifth initiation is an initiatory entry (Aries) in the Sirian program of initiation. The first ray applied at this initiation indicates (along with Aries—sign of all beginnings) commencement.
A List of Famous Individuals for whom this combination is prominent	A List of Famous Individuals for Whom Aries is Either the Sun Sign or Ascendant and in Whom the First Ray is Proposed as Prominent Alexander the Great Macedonian Prince, Conqueror (Proposed Ascendant) Annie Besant English Theosophist, Social Reformer, Statesperson (Ascendant) Charles Pierre Baudelaire Otto von Bismarck Statesman, Materialist, Founder of “Real Politik” (Sun Sign) Simon Bolivar Liberator of South America (Ascendant) Charlemagne King of the Lombards, Unifier and Emperor of Western Euorpe (Sun Sign) Oliver Cromwell Lord Protector of England Following the Reign of King James I (Proposed Ascendant) Dwight D. Eisenhower American General and Statesman (Proposed Ascendant) Mikhail Gorbachev Russian Statesman and Political Reformer (Ascendant) Genghis Khan (Temujin) Mongolian Conqueror (Proposed Speculative Ascendant) Master Morya Chohan upon the First ray (Morya’s “Remembrance Day” is March 24th Moses The Hebrew Law Giver (Sun Sign—AAB informs us that tradition recounts Moses {and Mahomet} as born in Aries)