Important
Foundational Relationships
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Important Foundational
Relationships
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Aries
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In Comparison
With
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Pisces
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1.
The Ram, the Lamb
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1.
The Fishes
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2.
Esoteric Mantram: I come forth and
from the plane of mind, I rule.
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2.
Esoteric Mantram: I leave the Father’s
Home and turning back, I save.
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3.
Exoteric/Evolutionary Mantram: And
the Word said: Let form again be sought.
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3.
Exoteric/Evolutionary Mantram: And
the Word said: Go forth into matter.
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4.
Quality of Light: The Light of Life
Itself
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4.
Quality of Light: The Light of the
World.
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5.
Element: Fire Sign
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5.
Element: Water Sign
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6.
Cardinal Cross
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6.
Mutable Cross
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7.
Transmits R1 and R7 constellationally
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7.
Transmits R2 and R6, with a possible
secondary transmission of R3 (matter—the “waters of space”)
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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.
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8.
Secondarily, (assuredly, but not
exclusively), Pisces transmits R2, R1 and R6, through Jupiter,
Pluto and Neptune—its planetary rulers on three levels—exoteric,
esoteric and hierarchical.
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9.
Color: carmine, scarlet red
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9.
Color: lavender
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10. Creative Hierarchy number II (unmanifested),
characterized by the “Unity thro’ Effort”
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10.
Creative Hierarchy number I (unmanifested).
The energy of Intelligent Substance
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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. The exalted Sun in
Aries can be understood as relating to each of these initiations.
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11.
Associated with the Fixed-Cross-mounting
first initiation (cf.
EA 125); the purifying, desire-releasing second initiation;
the crucifying, death-dealing fourth initiation, as
well as the liberating Path-revealing fifth initiation,
which in this case opens to the “world saviour” the door to
Shamballa and to great revelation through self-abnegating
willingness to serve the Divine Will. (cf. EA 141, 320-321, for the fourth
and fifth initiations) Since, Pisces brings about the “consummation
of divine desire”, the sixth initiation which restores
the ‘Savior-Monad’ to complete power may also be indicated.
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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.
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12.
Pisces
can be reasonably associated with the centers in the soles
of the feet, giving humility, ‘under-standing’, and the
power to tread the Path. Pisces is also strongly related to
the solar plexus center (in relation to which purification
of desire and detachment must prevail) and to the compassionate,
all-embracing, all-forgiving heart center—these centers
being ruled, in part, by Neptune, special ruler of Pisces.
Pisces can, at a high point of evolution, condition the ajna
center (when Alpha {Aries—crown center} and Omega {Pisces—ajna})
meet. The buddhically-resonant heart within the head,
of which the Buddha, Himself, is a symbol (EXH
87) is another significant association.
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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.
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13.
The zodiacal signs influence the
Monad of every human being (EA
411, 637, TCF 1191); the influence from Pisces provides
the foundational motivation for the entire monadic pilgrimage,
for every Monad is a “Lord of ceaseless, persevering devotion”
(EA 117) and, under the influence of Pisces—a
savior. The monadic pilgrimage is entirely sacrificial,
and is undertaken for purposes of redemption. Pisces both
symbolizes and impulses the humanly unfathomable Self-abnegation
which send the Monad forth. “Go forth into matter”, is one
mantram of Pisces.
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14.
Within the 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.
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14.
Within the Triad—Pisces (which transmits
the second ray) is principally related to the second
principle buddhi, as it expresses the divine love,
wisdom and understanding which redeem. Pisces is also one
of the intuitive signs connecting it to buddhi. Pisces
eventually induces a “pervasiveness of wisdom” (EA 136), and wisdom is the influence of
the first aspect upon the second (as in the case of the Buddha).
(cf. DINA II 518)
In Pisces there is a powerful sensitivity to the will of
God, (“Father, not my will by Thine by done”) and
thus to the atmic aspect of the Triad—and to the Monad.
Pisces, transcending Mercury, is less related to higher
manas.
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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)
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15.
In relation to the Solar Angel, and
the soul-consciousness (and causal body) through which it
expresses—Pisces is the energy of the will-to-save which animates
those “Hearts of Fiery Love” known as Agnishvattas, or Solar
Angels. Pisces (in which Solar Angelic Venus is exalted) provides
the originating incentive for the sacrifice which the Solar
Angels made aeons ago, on behalf of the human Monads, and
in service of the Planetary Logos. Pisces governs the Solar
Angel as Savior.
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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.)
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16.
Within the Personality—Pisces can
be identified with the impressionability and eventual
intuitive sensitivity of the lower mental nature; with
the sentient permeability, and imaginative,
tranquilizing processes within the astral nature; with
the induction of quietude within the etheric nature;
and with the general sensitivity of the dense physical
vehicle. (The vehicular focus and its degree
of prominence, depends upon the stage of evolutionary development.)
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17. Stage within a Preliminary Fourfold
Meditative Process: Conception
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17.
Stage of Meditative Consciousness:
Identification
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18.
The Crisis of Orientation characterized
by the quality of Reversal. (EA 472)
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18.
The Choice of Method of Salvation
(such as that which confronted the Christ in the Garden of
Gethsemene)
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Wider
Relationships: Cosmic and Systemic
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Wider Relationships: Cosmic and Systemic
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Aries
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In Comparison
With
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Pisces
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| 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. |
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1.
Expressive principally of the second divine aspect, with
a lengthy history connected to the material substance (“water”)
of the third. There is some emphasis upon the liberating
will of the first aspect. “In
Pisces, you have the consummation of the work of that which the
matter aspect has made possible, and the Christ emerges as the
world saviour. All this has taken place through the will aspect
of the second ray, focussed in Shamballa, expressing itself through
humanity and consummated in the Hierarchy. (EA 627-628)
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| 2.
Cosmically, associated primarily 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) |
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2.
Cosmically related to Sirius. “The triangle of Pisces-Uranus-Hierarchy is becoming
magnetically attractive to the triangle of Humanity.” (EA 438)
“And then the heavens within the ring-pass-not responded to the
light from Sirius which, passing through the sea of Pisces, lifted
the fishes into the heavenly sphere (Uranus) and thus a lesser
triple light appeared, the radiant sun of suns, the watery light
of Pisces, the heavenly light of Uranus.” (EA 432, also 427-428)
A connection between the Dragon, the Pleiades and Pisces may well
exist, in relation to the saving, self-abnegating
Path of Earth Service. (cf. TCF
904, 1162) |
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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) |
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3.
Three Constellations Connected with Pisces: a) The Band—(connecting
the two Fishes; b) Andromeda—the Chained Woman; c) Cepheus—the
King (LOH 200) |
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Relationships
Between Three Levels of Planetary Rulers, and Planets in Exaltation,
Fall and Detriment
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Relationships Between Three Levels of Planetary
Rulers,
and Planets in Exaltation, Fall and Detriment
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Aries
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In Comparison
With
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Pisces
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Mercury is the esoteric ruler of Aries. |
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1.
Mercury falls in Pisces. |
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Venus is in detriment in Aries. |
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2.
Venus is exalted in Pisces. |
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Subtle
Relationships Between Rays, Zodiacal and Planetary Energies
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Subtle
Relationships Between Rays,
Zodiacal and Planetary Energies
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Aries
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In Comparison
With
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Pisces
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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. |
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1.
Pluto is the esoteric and hierarchical ruler of Pisces, and transmits
the first ray. |
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Aries transmits the seventh ray constellationally.
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2.
Jupiter, the exoteric ruler of Pisces, rules “ritualistic worship”
and, thus, transmits the seventh ray. (cf.
EA 648, 660) |
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Counting from Pisces clockwise, Aries becomes the twelfth
sign, and is thus 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.
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3.
Pisces, associated with “water” and with the “ocean” has an
indirect connection with the material third ray through
“matter.” Pisces is the “fish swimming in the waters of matter
and finding there its sustenance.” (EA 287) ‘As we well know,
water stands for matter,…” (TCF 1005) “Neptune is as you know,
the God of the waters, and the term ‘water’ covers many angles
of the esoteric wisdom, such as: The whole concept of matter—universal
and itemised.”.. (EA 275) The Piscean is to become “the fish
who swims free in the ocean of matter.” (EA 62) Pisces is also
the twelfth sign on the reversed wheel, numbering normally and
also by polarities (Aries-Libra, Taurus-Scorpio, etc.),
and hence, resonant to the third ray. Neptune rules Pisces
in a special way (EA 171), and the Neptunian trident
connects it to the third ray. “Water” and “matter” are
equivalent and matter is ruled by the third ray. Pluto,
through it lunar, material, sub-conscious associations, and
its associations with the “past”, shows its relation to the
third ray.
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Mars, the exoteric ruler of Aries, transmits the sixth
ray. |
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4.
Pisces transmits the sixth ray constellationally. Enthusiastic
Jupiter has sixth ray associations. Neptune (a special
ruler of Pisces) transmits the sixth ray. Pluto (esoteric and
hierarchical ruler) has sixth ray associations through
its relation to the solar plexus. (EA
78) |
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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. |
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5.
See #1 above. |
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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) |
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6.
See #3 above. |
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Mars is closely associated with the fifth ray, because
it governs the five senses and rules science. (EA 215) |
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7.
Venus (exalted) transmits the fifth ray. Pluto, for whom
Mars is the “Alter Ego” (EA 507) is connected with scientific
research, and Mars rules science—on the fifth ray. |
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Mars (exalted in Capricorn) is a
major planet of conflict, so it is difficult not to think that
Mars has some strong fourth ray association—perhaps
within its personality vehicles. “The
theme of that ray is "Harmony through Conflict" and
it is the lower aspect of the ray energy, producing conflict which
has hitherto controlled, and is climaxing now through the impetus
of the new incoming Shamballa force.” (EA 328) |
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8.
Only indirect fourth ray connections relate Pisces to the
fourth ray. Venus, the planet exalted in Pisces, can be
understood as associated with the harmony and beauty aspects of
the fourth ray (but not with the factors within this ray
which lead to conflict). Neptune, the special spiritual ruler
of Pisces (for “humanity as a whole”) has strong relations
to buddhi/intuition, and to the fourth plane, the buddhic
plane |
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Mercury, the esoteric ruler of Aries, transmits the fourth
ray. |
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See #8 immediately above. |
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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 |
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10.
See #3 above. |
| 11.
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. |
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11.
See #7 above. |
| 12.
Uranus, the hierarchical ruler of Aries, transmits the seventh
ray, probably as its soul ray. |
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12.
See #2 above. |
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Uranus, the hierarchical ruler of Aries, the first sign,
transmits the first ray monadically. (EPI 421) |
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13.
See #1 above. |
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Uranus, the hierarchical ruler of Aries, is closely connected
to the third ray which is probably transmits as the personality
ray. (cf. EA 200, 238) |
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14.
See #3 above. |
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Uranus stands for “exoteric science” which is on the fifth
ray (EA 149) |
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15.
See #7 above. |
| 16.
Uranus stands in a line of transmission along the second ray from
Sirius and Pisces (EA 432). Further, Uranus participates, probably
as the mental body, in the expression of a great second
ray Entity. (EPII 99) |
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16.
Pisces transmits the second ray, constellationally. Jupiter,
the exoteric ruler of Pisces, transmits the second ray.
Neptune, as special, spiritual ruler of Pisces for “humanity as
a whole” (EA 129), transmits
the second ray monadically. Venus, “pure love-wisdom” (exalted
in Pisces), transmits the second ray.
(EA 281) |
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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 |
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17.
See #16 immediately above. |
| 18.
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) |
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18.
See #16 above. |
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| General
Qualitative Comparisons, Contrasts and Pragmatic Descriptors |
General
Qualitative Comparisons, Contrasts
and Pragmatic Descriptors
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Aries
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In Comparison
With
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Pisces
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The Ram, the Lamb |
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1.
The Fishes |
| 2.
Esoteric Mantram: I come forth and from the plane of mind, I rule.
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2.
Esoteric Mantram: I leave the Father’s Home and turning back,
I save. |
| 3.
Exoteric/Evolutionary Mantram: And the Word said: Let form again
be sought. |
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3.
Exoteric/Evolutionary Mantram: And the Word said: Go forth into
matter. |
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Quality of Light: The Light of Life Itself |
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4.
Quality of Light: The Light of the World. |
| 5.
Element: Fire Sign |
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5.
Element: Water Sign |
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Cardinal Cross |
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6.
Mutable Cross |
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Transmits R1 and R7 constellationally |
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7.
Transmits R2 and R6, with a possible secondary transmission of
R3 (matter—the “waters of space”) |
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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.
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8.
Secondarily, (assuredly, but not exclusively), Pisces transmits
R2, R1 and R6, through Jupiter, Pluto and Neptune—its planetary
rulers on three levels—exoteric, esoteric and hierarchical.
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Color: carmine, scarlet red |
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9.
Color: lavender |
| 10.
Creative Hierarchy number II (unmanifested), characterized by
the “Unity thro’ Effort” |
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10.
Creative Hierarchy number I (unmanifested). The energy of Intelligent
Substance |
| 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.
The exalted Sun in Aries can be understood as relating to each
of these initiations. |
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11.
Associated with the Fixed-Cross-mounting first initiation
(cf. EA 125); the purifying, desire-releasing second initiation;
the crucifying, death-dealing fourth initiation, as well
as the liberating Path-revealing fifth initiation, which
in this case opens to the “world saviour” the door to Shamballa
and to great revelation through self-abnegating willingness
to serve the Divine Will. (cf. EA
141, 320-321, for the fourth and fifth initiations) Since,
Pisces brings about the “consummation of divine desire”, the sixth
initiation which restores the ‘Savior-Monad’ to complete power
may also be indicated. |
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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.
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13.
Pisces can be reasonably associated with the centers in the
soles of the feet, giving humility, ‘under-standing’,
and the power to tread the Path. Pisces is also strongly related
to the solar plexus center (in relation to which purification
of desire and detachment must prevail) and to the compassionate,
all-embracing, all-forgiving heart center—these centers
being ruled, in part, by Neptune, special ruler of Pisces. Pisces
can, at a high point of evolution, condition the ajna center
(when Alpha {Aries—crown center} and Omega {Pisces—ajna}) meet.
The buddhically-resonant heart within the head, of which
the Buddha, Himself, is a symbol (EXH
87) is another significant
association.
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| 14. 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. |
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14.
The zodiacal signs influence the Monad of every human being (EA
411, 637, TCF 1191); the influence from Pisces provides
the foundational motivation for the entire monadic pilgrimage,
for every Monad is a “Lord of ceaseless, persevering devotion”
(EA 117) and, under the influence of Pisces—a
savior. The monadic pilgrimage is entirely sacrificial,
and is undertaken for purposes of redemption. Pisces both symbolizes
and impulses the humanly unfathomable Self-abnegation which send
the Monad forth. “Go forth into matter”, is one mantram of Pisces.
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| 15. Within the 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. |
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15.
Within the Triad—Pisces (which transmits the second ray)
is principally related to the second principle buddhi,
as it expresses the divine love, wisdom and understanding which
redeem. Pisces is also one of the intuitive signs connecting it
to buddhi. Pisces eventually induces a “pervasiveness of
wisdom” (EA 136), and wisdom
is the influence of the first aspect upon the second (as in the
case of the Buddha). (cf. DINA II 518) In Pisces there is a powerful
sensitivity to the will of God, (“Father, not my will by
Thine by done”) and thus to the atmic aspect of
the Triad—and to the Monad. Pisces, transcending Mercury, is less
related to higher manas. |
| 16. 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) |
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16.
In relation to the Solar Angel, and the soul-consciousness (and
causal body) through which it expresses—Pisces is the energy of
the will-to-save which animates those “Hearts of Fiery Love” known
as Agnishvattas, or Solar Angels. Pisces (in which Solar Angelic
Venus is exalted) provides the originating incentive for the sacrifice
which the Solar Angels made aeons ago, on behalf of the human
Monads, and in service of the Planetary Logos. Pisces governs
the Solar Angel as Savior. |
| 17. 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.) |
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17.
Within the Personality—Pisces can be identified with the impressionability
and eventual intuitive sensitivity of the lower mental
nature; with the sentient permeability, and imaginative,
tranquilizing processes within the astral nature; with
the induction of quietude within the etheric nature; and
with the general sensitivity of the dense physical vehicle.
(The vehicular focus and its degree
of prominence, depends upon the stage of evolutionary development.)
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| 18.
Stage within a Preliminary Fourfold Meditative Process: Conception
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18.
Stage of Meditative Consciousness: Identification |
| 19.
The Crisis of Orientation characterized by the quality of Reversal.
(EA 472) |
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19.
The Choice of Method of Salvation (such as that which confronted
the Christ in the Garden of Gethsemene) |
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| Similarities
and Points of Cooperation Between the Influences |
Similarities
and Points of Cooperation
Between the Influences of the Aries and Pisces
In many ways,
Aries and Pisces are polar opposites and yet they can equally be considered
one sign which represents the beginning and the end, symbolized by
that creature with the head of a ram and the tail of a fish or by
the serpent of eternity swallowing its own tail. Each can be considered
the beginning and each the end, depending upon which way the wheel
is turning, for the end is the beginning and the beginning is the
end.
While Aries is
a major sign of creation, it can also be considered a sign of absolute
destruction, destruction of all form. These two signs are closely
associated with the first ray; Aries because it mediates the first
ray via the constellation Aries and Pisces because it is the first
sign counting clockwise on the wheel of the zodiac and because the
planet Pluto, distributing the 1st ray, is the esoteric and hierarchical
ruler of Pisces.
Pisces therefore
brings about dissolution and Aries total obliteration of the past
hence their destructiveness.
Both are united
by the concept of sacrifice. Pisces represents the sacrifice of conclusion
and consummation and Aries the sacrifice of inauguration and immersion
of spirit into matter.
Strangely, both
are sings of identification in which the wholeness of the whole is
appreciated. Pisces knows all parts intimately, for Pisces gathers
all into itself and relates all parts in a fluid synthesis of complete
understanding, thus does Pisces obliterate all differences. Aries,
filled with the sense of the absolute primacy of the One Self, looks
in all directions and seesonly the same thing, namely the Self.
Both signs therefore,
in the later days of evolution, are major signs of self-effacement.
All egoism is surrendered in Pisces and naught but the greater Self
remains. In Aries the lesser self is lost sight of in the blinding
light of total identification and so in both Pisces/Aries naught but
the one Self remains.
Both are signs
of salvation, the archetype of the Saviour in Pisces is not that much
different from the archetype of the hero in Aries. Both the hero and
the saviour have mastered the Ahamkaric principle and are willing
to act with no regard for the little personal self.
Contrarily, in
the early days of evolution, both are signs of unique blindness for
Aries is characterized by blind undirected activity and the undeveloped
Piscean native swims blindly in the ocean of matter.
Spirit and matter
are indeed one and in the blending of the signs Aries/Pisces this
truth is seen. Pisces refines the process by which matter is spiritualized
and brings it to a consummation just as Aries rules the materialization
of spirit; its sacrificial immersion into the sea of matter.
Both signs are
intimately related as well to the spirit, the monad. Aries identifies
entirely with the Father in Heaven and Pisces seeks to align itself
through identification with that same Father in Heaven.
Both are signs
of Law: Aries knowing itself to be the father becomes the Law, Pisces
seeking the will of the Father, seeks to acquiesce to Divine Law through
identification. Aries contains in itself ultimately, the idea of unity,
Pisces the 12th sign contains both the one and the two hence the idea
of unity and duality.
The secret of
Aries/Pisces is the secret of unity and multiplicity of the One and
the many. The One is the many and the many are the One. These both
may be considered climactic signs, consummating signs, signs which
restore the human consciousness to an experiential awareness of the
absolute and because they are both in various ways associated with
the first aspect of Divinity, they are intimately connected with great
Law of Sacrifice which is according to the Tibetan, the Law of Giving.
So it is in these signs that life is bestowed for the benefit of other
units of life.
It is in these
two signs as well that time is obliterated and eternity understood.
Together they rule the most crucial point in all cyclic movement,
namely the ending of an old cycle. and the inaugurating of a new.
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