Important
Foundational Relationships
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Important Foundational
Relationships
Aries
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In Comparison
With
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Virgo
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| 1.
The Ram |
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1.
The Virgin |
| 2.
Esoteric Mantram: I come forth and from the plane of mind, I
rule. |
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2.
I am the Mother and the Child, I, God, I matter am.
Christ in you, the hope of glory. |
| 3.
Exoteric/Evolutionary Mantram: And the Word said: Let form again
be sought. |
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3.
And the Word said: Let matter reign. |
| 4.
Quality of Light: The Light of Life Itself |
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4.
The blended dual Light. |
| 5.
Element: Fire Sign |
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5.
Earth Sign |
| 6.
Cardinal Cross |
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6.
Mutable Cross |
| 7.
Transmits R1 and R7 constellationally |
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7.
Transmits R2 and R6 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. |
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8.
Secondarily, (assuredly, but not exclusively) Virgo transmits
R4, R4, R6, R1, and R2 through Mercury, the Moon, the veiled
Neptune, the veiled Vulcan, and, also, Jupiter—all these are
its planetary rulers on three levels—exoteric, esoteric and
hierarchical. |
| 9.
Color: carmine, scarlet red |
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9.
Color: yellow (Mercury rulership). Blue-green is an additional
reasonable possibility. |
| 10.
Creative Hierarchy number II VIr(unmanifested), characterized
by the “Unity thro’ Effort” |
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10.
Creative Hierarchy number II (manifested) and VII of 12. Divine
Builders conferring Soul; the Burning Sons of Desire |
| 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. |
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11.
Associated with the stages immediately preceding the ‘birthing’,
form-regulating first initiation (EA 67, 471); then, with the cleansing, purifying
second initiations, and possibly with the decisive, Monad-establishing
sixth (introduction to true monadic living) |
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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. Virgo can be reasonably understood as influencing, particularly,
the cherishing, patient, maternally-loving heart center
(through the second ray), and the persistently devoted solar
plexus center (through the sixth). In addition to its influence
upon a number of smaller, sub-diaphragmatic centers associated
with the solar plexus, Virgo must have an influence upon the
ajna center—as an organ of discrimination and discernment.
The mysteries of generation are ruled by the Moon, which rules
Virgo esoterically; a sacral center association is, thereby,
reasonable. The six of the sacral center leads
to the twelve of the heart.
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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 Virgo is powerful in monadic life because
the second manifested Creative Hierarchy (Who are the “prototypes
of the Monads”—TCF 1197)
are ruled by Virgo and its hierarchical ruler, Jupiter. One
motivation of the descending Monad is the perfection of matter
(in this case, the substance of the first solar system). With
this mission, Virgo is intimately concerned. |
| 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—Virgo ( esoterically ruled in part by Neptune,
and hierarchically by second ray Jupiter, and transmitting,
itself, the second ray), is related primarily to buddhi
(the second aspect of the Triad), bestowing as it
does the second ray and a higher correspondence to “mother
love”—a divine, maternal compassion. Virgo is also associated
with the third ray, and the third divine aspect, and hence,
even if indirectly, with higher manas, the third
triadal aspect. |
| 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—Virgo, like Cancer,
can be seen in the ‘mother’ role—with Virgo providing a nurturing
and discriminatively cleansing energy, utilized by the
Solar Angel to improve the quality of its personality
manifestation. Virgo, as the Solar Angel expresses it, is the
will to manifest love intelligently through matter, until the
Christ energy pours successfully through the personality-form
and a relative perfection is reached. |
| 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—Virgo can be identified with the discriminative,
analytical, and selective processes of the lower
mental nature; with the cleansing and purification
of the astral nature; with the magnetic purity of the
etheric nature; with the general health and nutrition
and of the dense physical vehicle. Virgo, via the Moon, is particularly
related to the dense physical vehicle and to all personality
substance as a whole. (EA 194) (The vehicular focus and its degree of prominence, depends
upon the stage of evolutionary development.) |
| 17.
Stage within a Preliminary Fourfold Meditative Process: Conception |
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17.
Stage of Meditative Consciousness: Meditation proper. “Virgo—Meditation—Soul
life, as sensed in man, the gestation period. The stage of the
hidden Christ. Intelligent man. Personality, as hiding the Christ
life.” (EA 228) |
| 18.
The Crisis of Orientation characterized by the quality of Reversal.
(EA 472) |
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18.
The Crisis of the Birthplace characterized by the process/quality
of Initiation |
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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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Virgo
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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 of both the second and third aspects
of divinity, but especially well-rooted in the third. “Virgo
is the focal point for the expression of the third aspect, that
of active intelligence. In that sign the highest function of matter
is symbolised.” (EA 194, also 280) |
| 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 associated principally with the Pleiades. “One
of the most esoteric cycles is based upon certain conjunctions
and respective positions of Virgo and the Pleiades.” (EA 657)
“Virgo is inseparable from Leo and the Pleiades and the Hyades.”
(EA 679) Virgo is related to several feminine constellations which figure importantly
in the astrology of the form. “There
is Cassiopea, Venus, Coma Berenice, Andromeda and one or two others,
as well as Virgo, the Virgin, the most important of them all.”
(EA 400) |
| 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) |
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3.
Three Constellations Connected with Virgo: a) Coma Berenice—the
Mother of the Form Only; b) The Centaur—Half Man/Half Horse; c)
Bootes—the One Who is Coming (LOH 120) |
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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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Virgo
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| 1.
Mercury is esoteric ruler of Aries |
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1.
Mercury is exoteric ruler of Virgo and exalted in Virgo as well |
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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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Virgo
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| 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. |
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1.
Vulcan is a veiled esoteric ruler in Virgo and transmits
the first ray. |
| 2.
Aries transmits the seventh ray constellationally. |
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2.
Jupiter, the hierarchical ruler of Virgo, transmits the seventh
ray through its association with “ritual” and “ritualistic worship.”
(EA 648, 660) It is hard
to conceive that Virgo, as a constellation, has no relation
to the seventh ray because of the traits demonstrated by
so many Virgoan individuals. In any case, Virgo is the ruler of
the seventh Creative Hierarchy (if the unmanifested Hierarchies
are included in the numbering). The Moon (the veiling esoteric
ruler) is also associated with the seventh ray, through
its rulership of the seventh manifested Creative Hierarchy
and its rulership of the dense part of the seventh plane. |
| 3.
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.
Virgo (the second oldest of the constellations) is associated
with the third ray—the ray of the previous solar system.
This was the solar system with the emphasis upon matter. “Let
matter reign.” Mercury, the exoteric ruler of Virgo, and also
exalted in this sign, has a close relation to the third
ray. (EA 280). The Moon is anciently related to the
third ray, being associated with dense physical “matter”
and with the Moon Chain and the first solar system in which the
third ray was dominant. Neptune, veiled esoteric ruler, is also
with the third ray through its associations with the “waters”
which are “matter.” (EA 666, 275) |
| 4.
Mars, the exoteric ruler of Aries, transmits the sixth
ray. |
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4.
Virgo transmits the sixth ray constellationally. As well,
Virgo is the sixth sign of the zodiac on the reversed wheel
and, hence, has numerical affinity with the number six
and with the sixth ray. Neptune is a veiled esoteric
ruler of Virgo and transmits the sixth ray. Jupiter has
a possible connection with the sixth ray through its exoteric
rulership of Sagittarius and its enthusiastic, aspirational nature. |
| 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. |
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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) |
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6.
See #3 above. |
| 7.
Mars is closely associated with the fifth ray, because
it governs the five senses and rules science. (EA 215) |
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7.
Mercury has a close relation to the fifth ray, through
its relation to the fifth scheme, the fifth round,
the fifth race and sub-race. “The fifth race is born under Mercury.” (EA 663). Vulcan has associations
with the fifth ray through concretion and the seventh
ray, through the mineral kingdom and the principle of rhythm. |
| 8.
Mercury, the esoteric ruler of Aries, transmits the fourth
ray. |
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8.
The Moon is the esoteric ruler of Virgo, and transmits the fourth
ray. Vulcan, a veiled esoteric ruler in Virgo, has a close relation
to the number four—to the fourth kingdom (the Human
Kingdom), the fourth kingdom from the human (the
Mineral Kingdom) and to the fourth initiation, and may
be involved in a fourth ray transmission through the Moon. (interpret
DN 91). Neptune, a veiled esoteric ruler of Virgo, is
associated with the fourth ray through its rulership of
the fourth or buddhic plane. |
| 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 |
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9.
See #3 above. |
| 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. |
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10.
See #7 above. |
| 11.
Uranus, the hierarchical ruler of Aries, transmits the seventh
ray, probably as its soul ray. |
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11.
See #2 above. |
| 12.
Uranus, the hierarchical ruler of Aries, the first sign,
transmits the first ray monadically. (EPI 421) |
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12.
See #1 above. |
| 13.
. 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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13.
See #3 above. |
| 14.
Uranus stands for “exoteric science” which is on the fifth
ray (EA 149) |
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14.
See #7 above. |
| 15.
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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15.
Virgo transmits the second ray constellationally. On the
clockwise wheel, Virgo is the eighth sign of the zodiac
and, hence, is related to the Christ—Whose number is “eight” (EA 37)—Vulcan, a veiled esoteric ruler
of Virgo, has an association with the second ray, as Vulcan
is connected to the “heart of the sun.” (EA 393) Neptune, another veiled esoteric ruler
of Virgo, also transmits the second ray monadically. (EPI
421) |
| 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. |
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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) |
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17.
See #15 immediately above. |
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| General
Qualitative Comparisons, Contrasts and Pragmatic Descriptors |
General
Qualitative Comparisons, Contrasts
and Pragmatic Descriptors
Aries
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In Comparison
With
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Virgo
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| 1.
The Divine Father |
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1.
The Divine Mother |
| 2.
Spirit |
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2.
Matter (Mulaprakriti) |
| 3.
The Synthesis which IS |
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3.
Mulaprakriti, in its articulated and intelligent
mode |
| 4.
Associated with the One Self: Associated (through exaltation) with the rising
Sun, and hence with the. East and with the Self |
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4.
Associated with the “not-Self” |
| 5.
“Cosmic Fire” (EA 293) |
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5.
Fire by Friction (in relation to the third aspect) |
| 6.
Being (related to the first aspect) |
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6.
Becoming (related to the third aspect) |
| 7.
The Monad |
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7.
The Threefold Personality |
| 8.
The Cosmic Christ (EA 67, also 243) |
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8.
The Individual Christ (EA 67, also 243) |
| 9.
The Resurrected Christ |
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9.
Christ within the Womb (of time and space) |
| 10.
In Relation to the Trinity: the One |
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10.
In Relation to the Trinity: the “Three in One”. Virgo is a triple
sign, Father, Mother, Child. |
| 11.
The (worldly) Master |
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11.
The Servant |
| 12.
The “Initiator” (EA 621) |
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12.
The Chela or Disciple in Training |
| 13.
The Destroyer (EA 99) |
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13.
The Preserver (under the second ray) |
| 14.
The Divine Masculine (almost always) |
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14.
The Divine Feminine (almost always) |
| 15.
Patriarchy (with Leo and Capricorn) |
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15.
Matriarchy (with Cancer and Pisces) |
| 16.
The liberating influence of Spirit |
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16.
The cherishing influence of Soul (cf. EA 182) |
| 17.
The “resurrection” of the Solar Angels, and their return to
the “heart of the Sun”. |
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17.
The “fall” of the Solar Angels and their immersion in matter
for purposes of service. |
| 18.
The Conquistador |
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18.
The Priest |
| 19.
The Sword (under the first ray) |
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19.
The Book (under the second ray) |
| 20.
The Commander |
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20.
The Infantry |
| 21.
The Warrior |
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21.
The Hermit |
| 22.
The Originator |
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22.
The Practitioner |
| 23.
Related to the initial steps of the ‘birth’ into form of the
soul, as it seeks incarnation |
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23.
Related to the long process of preparing the incarnated soul
to be born into the Christ Consciousness. |
24.
“Aries and Virgo, through Mercury and the Moon, are related
to Ray 4.” “Harmonising the cosmos
and the individual through conflict, producing unity and beauty.
The birth pangs of the second birth.” (EA 67)
The Cosmic [Christ] |
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24.
“Aries and Virgo, through Mercury and the Moon, are related
to Ray 4.”
“Harmonising the cosmos and the
individual through conflict, producing unity and beauty. The
birth pangs of the second birth.” (EA 67)
[The Individual Christ] |
| 25.
Aries: The “idea or Word of God” (EA 100) |
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25.
The “Word of God” as it takes form (EA100) |
| 26.
The “undying One” (EA 272) |
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26.
The “eternal Mother” (EA 272) |
| 27.
The Will-to-Manifest |
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27.
The Will to bring to Birth |
| 28.
“Spirit and matter” (EA 272) |
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28.
“…the mother and the child” (EA 272) |
| 29.
Aries—its role in inaugurating the New Age: “The potency of Aries, as it initiates those happenings
which will set in motion the causes that will produce the New
Age, can be seen today in the trend of all the new movements,
in the formulation of the various world orders, in the discoveries
of science and in the emergence of the new types in the different
kingdoms in nature.” (EA 486) |
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29.
Virgo—its role in inaugurating the New Age: “The influence of Virgo appears “in the many religious,
spiritual and mental organisations and movements which indicate
so directly the awakening of the Christ consciousness in humanity.”
(EA 486) |
| 30.
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) |
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30.
The Sixth and Fourth Rays are Dominant upon the Path of Evolution:
Virgo is active in relation to the fourth ray through Mercury.
(EA 166) |
| 31.
Aries, in the Aries-Leo-Virgo Triangle: “The potency of Aries, as it initiates those happenings
which will set in motion the causes that will produce the New
Age, can be seen today in the trend of all the new movements,
in the formulation of the various world orders, in the discoveries
of science and in the emergence of the new types in the different
kingdoms in nature. This activity has only been felt since 1835;…”
(EA 486) |
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31.
Virgo, in the Aries-Leo-Virgo Triangle: “the influence of Virgo appears in the many religious,
spiritual and mental organisations and movements which indicate
so directly the awakening of the Christ consciousness in humanity.”
(EA 486) |
| 32.
Aries—for the Undeveloped Man: “Blind, undirected experience.
Instinctual reaction.” (EA 332) |
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32.
Virgo—for the Undeveloped Man: “The germinating energy. The
Mother.” (EA 332) |
| 33.
Aries—for the Advanced Man: “Directed personality effort. Desire.”
(EA 332) |
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33.
Virgo—for the Advanced Man: “The creative force. The Protector.”
(EA 332) |
| 34.
Aries—for the Disciple/Initiate: “Recognition and work with
the Plan. Will.” (EA 332) |
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34.
Virgo—for the Disciple/Initiate: “The Christ activity. The Light.”
(EA 332) |
| 35.
Yearly Opportunity in Relation to Aries: When the Sun is in
Aries, an individual may cultivate |
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35.
Yearly Opportunity in Relation to Virgo: When the Sun is in
Virgo, an individual “will know
that opportunity to bring the form more under the influence
of the hidden Christ is possible…” (EA 564) |
| 36.
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) |
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36.
The Life of the Christ from a Virgoan Perspective: “The Virgo aspect came into expression in His twelfth
year when He said: ‘Wist ye not that I must be about My Father's
business,’ thereby indicating the subordination of the form
life to the will of the indwelling Christ; this was consummated
when ‘divinity descended upon Him’ at the Baptism. (EA 564) |
| 37.
The destruction of the form; also the seeding or inauguration
of the form. |
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37.
The nurturance and preservation of the form |
| 38.
Purification through fire |
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38.
Purification through discriminative cleansing |
| 39.
Conception (of an idea) |
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39.
Meticulous execution |
| 40.
The broad principles |
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40.
The minute details |
| 41.
The Edict |
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41.
The Codex |
| 42.
Lawless or a “law unto itself” |
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42.
Carrying out the rules |
| 43.
Disrespect for matter—Saturn falls |
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43.
Detailed knowledge of the processes of matter |
| 44.
Sudden and dramatic crises |
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44.
“…slow, gentle and yet powerful crises…” (EA 260) |
| 45.
Synthesis |
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45.
Analysis |
| 46.
The realization of wholeness, of the tremendous magnitude of
entirety |
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46.
The pursuit of “meticulous entirety” within the whole |
| 47.
Identification |
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47.
Discrimination |
| 48.
Expansiveness |
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48.
Narrowness |
| 49.
Forceful in energy expression |
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49.
Appropriate and well-applied in energy expression |
| 50.
Principles |
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50.
Application |
| 51.
Broad strokes |
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51.
Delicate brush strokes |
| 52.
Recklessness; carelessness |
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52.
Meticulous caution; carefulness |
| 53.
Spontaneous |
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53.
Seek precedent before action |
| 54.
Speed |
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54.
Slow, gentle action |
| 55.
Impatience |
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55.
Patience |
| 56.
Carelessness |
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56.
“Culturing care” (EA 473) |
| 57.
Inflicting wounds |
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57.
Healing |
| 58.
Arrogance, flamboyance |
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58.
Modesty |
| 59.
Promiscuity—“sowing wild oats” |
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59.
Chastity |
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| Similarities
and Points of Cooperation Between the Influences |
Similarities
and Points of Cooperation
Between the Influences of the Aries and Virgo
Both relate to
the physical body; both 'amazons'.
Both of these
signs share a rulership by intelligent planet Mercury. Mercury is
the exoteric ruler of Virgo in which sign it is also exalted and the
esoteric ruler of Aries.
Both signs are
closely associated with the lower mental body: Aries gives independence
of mind and Virgo brings clarity of mind.
Both
signs are associated with the Christ principle though Aries with the
Cosmic Christ and Virgo with the individual Christ hence both signs
are associated with re-birth. Aries with the re-birth of the new cycle
after the old, Virgo with the re-birth of the spiritual aspect of
man after its long en-wombment in matter. Aries is associated with
the sowing of the Seed and Virgo with the nurturing and guarding of
the Seed until it comes to fruition.
The principle
of conflict connects both signs through the 4th ray. In Virgo the
4th ray is imparted through rulership by Mercury exoterically and
the moon esoterically and in Aries through Mercury esoterically.
This ray indicates
the struggle which ever precedes birth into a greater degree of liberation.
In Aries the birth releases the individual into the full freedom of
Spirit. In Virgo the birth releases the individual into the world
of the Soul.
Both signs are
united by the 6th ray as well through their rulership by Mars for
Aries exoterically and by the Moon veiling Neptune for Virgo esoterically.
Both signs therefore
evidence devoted commitment to the process of achieving the new birth.
The difference
in the hierarchical rulers however is striking with Uranus ruling
Aries hierarchically and Jupiter ruling Virgo hierarchically. Here
we see the contrast between the first ray of Uranus and the 2nd ray
of Jupiter.
There is yet another
similarity along the line of the first ray since Aries a 1st ray sign,
ruled hierarchically by Uranus, can be related to the 1st ray rulership
of Virgo esoterically seen through the Moon veiling Vulcan.
The two aspects
of Will demonstrated are entirely different however for Aries represents
the dynamic aspect of Will and Virgo through its veiled rulership
of Vulcan, the endurance aspect of the Will over a great expanse of
time.
Nevertheless both
signs Will to see the process through to fruition and an increased
degree of liberation. From one point of view Aries/Virgo represents
the union of Spirit and Matter even as did Aries/Taurus.
Also the adjustment
which must be undertaken if the Spirit and Matter aspects are to be
united successfully. Aries and Virgo are also united in that Spirit
is Matter and Matter is Spirit. (FIND BLAVATSKY QUOTE)
In a strange way
they are both power signs, both represent the three in one: Aries
represents the absolute unity aspect and Virgo through its triple
glyph, represents the union of Father, Mother and Son—the trinity
which is One.
Both are clearly
signs relating to the Will but Aries represents the absolute supremacy
of the Divine Will and Virgo the humble readiness to obey that Divine
Will. Aries represents the absolute power of the liberated Spirit
and Virgo the encasement of that power awaiting liberation within
Matter.
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