Makara Homepage Volume III Table of Contents Essential Energies Combinations to Taurus and Ray 7

Tapestry of the Gods Volume III by Michael D. Robbins (c) Astro-Rayology in progress Taurus & Ray 6 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 Taurus with Ray 6   .	Sun Taurus (or Ascendant Taurus), R6P (or R6S) Plus Constellationally Transmitted R4 A strong mutual reinforcement of ray and astrological energies emerges through the transmission of the sixth ray, probably monadically, through Venus, the exoteric ruler of Taurus. Usually, however, this mutual reinforcement would be considered only moderate, as the sixth ray is not one of the rays directly given for Venus by the Tibetan. However, in this case of the sixth ray initiate, in whom a sixth monadic subray is manifesting in strength, the combination would be considered Strong by Rulership—Class 3. This reinforcement is further strengthened by the fact that Venus is, exoterically {on the clockwise wheel}, the ruler of the first decanate, and esoterically {on the counter-clockwise wheel}, of the second.
Selfish, Self-Centered or Self-Serving Human Being	Selfish, Self-Centered or Self-Serving Human Being The powerful urge towards “wrathful satisfaction”characteristic of the selfish Taurus person combines with the driving desireinduced within the insufficiently spiritualized personality by the sixth ray. Desires very powerful. Truly, the desire-driven man. Unreasoning urges. Blind passions. Rigid, unadaptable (Taurus) idealism (sixth ray). Great difficulty compromising on strongly-held thoughts, ideals and values. Emotional extremes and rages, like Taurus and the first ray, but with less control Lunar lords very powerful (as they are ruled by the sixth ray and the Moon is exalted in Taurus). Detachment very difficult; desire for possession very strong. “I desire”. Demagoguery: arousing the passions of others through oratory. (Hitler) Fixated and determined upon images of satisfaction.
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, Taurus, with the sixth ray as either the ray of the personality or soul. The high aspirational idealism(cf. EA 391) of the advancing Taurus individual combines with the fiery desire to ascend induced within the spiritually unfolding personality by the sixth ray. Following a vision of betterment—often at great cost. This is similar to the Sagittarian approach (but with more likelihood of knocking over those who are, apparently, “in the way”). Great persistence—emotionally and aspirationally driven. “On the beam”. Unswerving momentum. Steadiness of idealism—not subject to change. A high sense of spiritual values and an increasingly non-negotiable approach to the attainment of those values. Oratorical ability; arousing and inspiring through the voice. On the Path of Discipleship: great “aspirational idealism”. Once aroused, running (‘charging’) towards the light. On the Path of Discipleship: capable of transforming emotion into aspiration. Power to arouse and inspire. On the Path of Discipleship: the cultivation of emotional detachment through the use of the light. Dispassion. On the Path of Discipleship: steadiness of perception, and a rapidly stabilizing orientation to the soul and its world. On the Path of Discipleship: the capacity to see and pursue the “Vision” as presented by the soul. Learning to see as the soul sees followed by devotion to what is seen.
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, Taurus, with the sixth ray as either the ray of the personality or soul. The ceaseless quest to experience complete illuminationcharacteristic of the soul-infused disciple/initiate born in or under the sign Taurus, combines with the drive to reach that point of intensification at which “The Highest Light Controls”—a drive induced within the soul or spiritualized personality by the sixth ray. Keenest aspiration for the Light. Thus a willingness to go to any length or extreme to acquire the Light or to see within the Light. Fixation upon the “Highest Light”—the highest conceivable point of tension. A Buddha-like combination, as He had the Sun in Taurus and a sixth ray mind. His mind was bent upon what might be called the ‘Light of Suchness’. “Enlightened, enthusiastic will” (R&I 240), a distinguishing feature of the New Group of World Servers. Undeviating and highly elevated (sixth ray) sense of spiritual values. Valuing “treasures in heaven” above all. Repudiating all other treasures. Using the Light to detach from the impulsions of desire. An effective combination for transforming desire into spiritual will. Uncompromising determination to resolve the World Process into the “Highest Light”, and control the life from the point of tension which that Light represents.
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 and Counsels for Taurus and the Fifth 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) Abide In Fidelity Adhere To Your Beliefs Adore The Beauties Of Nature Affirm The Vision Arouse Enlightened Enthusiastic Will Aspire Idealistically Towards The Great Objective Become The “Seeker And The Sought” Be Firm In Your Commitments Be Steadfast In The Performance Of Your Duty Be The “Warrior On The March”, Defending The Lighted Values Of The Heavenly World (John Brown—probably with Aries.) Be Unbending In Your Dedication Bear A Sword Of Logoic Power, A Sword Of Light (The Sixth Ray Lord is the “Sword Bearer of the Logos”) Cause The Form To Be Built (Sixth Ray “Will-to-Causation”) Champion The Power Of The “Highest Light” ‘Charge’ Towards The Goal Consecrate Money To Sacred Ends Control Attachments By Means Of The “Highest Light” “Count All As Loss” Unless The Lights Knowledge And Of Wisdom Be Attained Crucify And Be Crucified In Defense Of The Ageless Wisdom Dedicate Yourself To The Building Process Desire The End Of Worldly Desire Devote Yourself To That Which You Value Most Doggedly Follow Do Not Be Moved From Your Convictions Earnestly Cherish “Treasures In Heaven” Embody Loyalty Encourage Steadfastness Endure Until The Destination Is Reached Enfire Determination Enthusiastically Seek Illumination Envision The “Highest Light” Finance A Valued Cause Flame Imperishably With Ardent Aspirational Idealism Focus Upon A Chosen System Of Enlightenment Follow The Light Which Shines Ever On Ahead Go On And On Upon The Path ‘Hate’ The Forms Which Imprison The Soul In The ‘Inertial’ Worlds Hold Fast Upon “The Way” Hold High The Banner Of Enlightenment Hold Nothing Back In The Pursuit Of The “Blinding Light” Immolate The Contents Of The Causal Body Incite Irresistible Incentive Inspire The Love Of The Clear Cold Light Invoke Shamballa “Keep On Keeping On” Lead The Twelve—Illumine The Way Long For Release From Materiality March Forward As “The One Whom Naught Can Turn”—Steadily, Steadfastly—Toward The Light Which Ever Beckons On Ahead Martyr Yourself In Relinquishing The Material Sphere Motivate Others In The Quest For Light Move With Gathering Momentum Towards Your High Calling Negate Desire; As The Buddha Did, Detach From Form! Never Give Up On The Quest Overrun All Obstacles Persevere Upon Your Pilgrimage Persistently Adhere Promulgate The Wisdom Of The Ages Provide Incentives For Missions Pursue The “Light Of Love” Put Into Practice The Highest Ideal Quest After The Great Treasure Render The Vision Tangible Resist All Deviation Rise Into The Realms Of Pure Light Sacrifice Riches And All Possessions If Need Be See The Distant Objective See The “Right”, Emerging In The Fullest Light Seek Earnestly For The Light Of Wisdom Set Your Eyes Upon The Vision Sing Praises Through The Use Of The Voice Shed Light Upon The Path Of Devotion Stand For “Suchness” Stop At Nothing In Pursuit Of The “Light Of Life” Strive Forward With Illumined Faith Sublimate The Energy Of Passion Substantiate The Ideal Uphold The Truth With Firm, Enlightened Spiritual Will Utilize Resources On Behalf Of The Ideal Venerate The Treasures Of Spirituality Yearn For Substantial Purity
Mantra	Mantra for Taurus and the Sixth Ray Mantram for the Disciple’s Consciousness Devotedly, with ardor keen, with fiery aspiration, I seek to touch and merge within the “Lights of Love and Life”. Mantram for the Initiate’s Consciousness The “Highest Light Controls” when once the “Light of Life” is touched and felt and known.
Proposed Symbol, Image, or Scene	Proposed Symbol/Image/Scene for R6/Taurus Enraptured at the center of a ‘Scintillating Rosy Flame’, the ardent ‘Devotee of Life’ beholds a vision in the waxing light; it draws him irresistibly, with keenest aspiration; his the task substantial—to make the vision real.
Discover Potentials to be Derived from Energetic Contrasts	Potentials to be Derived from Energetic Contrasts Between Taurus and R6 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. Taurus In Comparison With R6 Transmits R4 constellationally.   R6 Transmits principally R5 and R1 through its planetary rulers.   R6 Colors: Deep blue and possibly (on a hypothetical color-scale incrementally related to the chromatic musical scale) red-orange, orange, orange-yellow. (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.)   Colors: Silvery rose and light blue Note: DO sharp or C sharp, though the color “deep blue” will relate Taurus to the blue or indigo notes, G and A.   Note: DO or C Expresses through the throat center, and secondarily through the sacral center, and (via Venus) through the ajna center.     Creative Hierarchy number III, liberated.   Creative Hierarchy number IV, liberated, and Creative Hierarchy number VI/XI, unliberated. Hypothesized as especially expressive in relation to the Mineral Kingdom, through Vulcan; the Vegetable Kingdom, through Venus; the Kingdom of Souls through Venus; and the Kingdom of Solar Lives through Vulcan.   Relates to the Vegetable Kingdom, the Animal Kingdom and the Kingdom of Planetary Lives. Taurus has a strong relationship to Shamballa.   The sixth ray is related more to Hierarchy, which is entered in strong measure through love and aspiration. Includes, through Vulcan, the note of will.   Intimately associated with the principle of kama or desire. Taurus is associated with the light.   The sixth ray is associated with heat (especially the heat of passion). Associated with both the Sun and the Moon.   Associated more especially with the lunar forces (although at a very high level the Solar Logos may be considered as moving towards Taurus and the Pleiades). Tends towards a practical understanding of earthly realities.   Often contributes to a lack of common sense and a disengagement from the earthly plane. Seeking the embodiment of soul/spirit in matter. Heaven on Earth.   Seeking elevation and flight from matter. Longing for a “heaven” detached from Earth. Taurus is associated with slowness until aroused, and momentum is achieved.     Slow to react, but can, at length, become enraged.   Quick to react emotionally. Closely related to the form and the perfecting of the form. The exalted Moon shows that form must become the well-fashioned container of soul/spirit.   Frequently known as the rejecter of the form.
Discover Potentials to be Derived from Energetic Similarities	Discover Potentials to be Derived from Energetic Similarities Between Taurus and R5 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. Identification with the Emotional Vehicle: Both Taurus and the sixth ray are identified with the emotional vehicle. The sixth ray, generically, rules the astral plane, and Taurus (of the three preliminary signs, Aries, Taurus and Gemini) is directly associated with the vehicle of desire. Detachment: One of the key issues facing anyone influenced by either of these energies is that of detachment. The Buddha’s entire message (and the Buddha was and is the archetypal Taurean) centered around detachment from desire. Aspiration and Aspirational Idealism: Both Taurus and the sixth ray are closely connected to aspiration and aspirational idealism. “Aspirational idealism in its highest possible expression is also achieved in Taurus.” (EA 391) The following sentence links the sixth ray with aspiration: “Your gift to this group of co-disciples is that fiery, dynamic, zealous aspiration which is the spiritual quality of the sixth ray,…” (DINA I 107) Strong Lunar Component: Both Taurus and the sixth ray have a key lunar component. The Moon is exalted in Taurus, indicating the primacy of the lunar tendencies in the life of the undeveloped Taurean. Similarly, the sixth ray is the ray predominantly associated with the “lunar lords”—the elemental lives which provide the personality vehicles of the human being. The Ajna, Solar Plexus and the Personality: Taurus is associated with the ajna center which, in an important way, is related to the solar plexus center, through which the sixth ray expresses. At first, for the emotional man, the solar plexus is considered the central center of the personality; later, for the more mentally focussed man, the ajna chakra becomes the personality center. Voice: Both influences are connected to the voice and the impassioned use of the voice. Taurus, zodiacally, rules the throat center, and can channel emotional or artistic energy through that center. The sixth ray individual is known for his oratorical power, as many sixth ray preachers and demagogues have demonstrated. The number six is twice three; three is the number of the throat center and is the number of the ray which expresses through that center. Thus, is an important relationship demonstrated. Relation to the Monad: Taurus and the sixth ray are both tangentially related to the monad. Taurus in many ways rules Shamballa which is the home of the monad. The monad, however, has its primary focus upon the sixth plane (counting from below to above) and is thus related to the sixth ray, for the monad is a “Lord of persevering and ceaseless devotion”. If we place Aries upon the highest subplane of the cosmic physical plane, Taurus would be related to the second or monadic subplane. The monad is, for man, the source of the “Greatest Light”. Relation to the Second Initiation: During the second initiation process, the astral body is subdued and “put to death”. This initiation is ruled by the sixth ray. Part of the stabilizing of the astral body comes from Taurus, the provider of illumination which eliminates so many of those glamors promoted by the sixth ray. Relation to the Fourth Initiation: Through Vulcan, Taurus is related to the fourth initiation—an initiation of great sacrifice and even martyrdom (thus connecting it with the sacrificial—and fiery—sixth ray).
A List of Famous Individuals for whom this combination is prominent	A List of Famous Individuals for Whom Taurus is Either the Sun Sign or Ascendant and in Whom the Sixth Ray is Proposed as Prominent John Brown Radical American Abolitionist, Hanged for his Attack on Harper’s Ferry (Sun Sign) Father Joseph Damien Belgian Priest and Missionary to the Lepers of Molokai Island (Ascendant) Rudolf Hess Fanatic, Quixotic Nazi Politician (Sun Sign) Jim Jones Cult Leader Known for the Mass Suicides Which Occurred in his Community (Sun Sign) Dr. Martin Luther King American Baptist Minister and Leader of the Civil Rights Movement in America (Proposed Ascendant or Aries) Nicolai Lenin Leader of the Russian Bolshevik Revolution and First Head of the Soviet State (Sun Sign) Maximilian Robespierre—Leader During the French Revolution; Known as “The Incorruptible”; Deeply Implicated in the “Reign of Terror” (Sun Sign)