Taurus and the Seven Rays
Sun (and Ascendant) in Taurus
In Relation to Personalities (and Souls)
On the Seven Rays
Sun Taurus (or Ascendant Taurus), R1P (or R1S) (Plus Constellationally Transmitted R4) (A strong mutual reinforcement of ray and astrological energies emerges due to the fact that the first ray is transmitted through the planet Vulcan, the esoteric and hierarchical ruler of Taurus. The applicable categories are Strong by Rulership Class 2 and Class 3. Thus, the reinforcement will be strengthened for all who are disciples and initiates, and weaker for the average individual).
(Selfish, Self-Centered or Self-Serving Human Being):
The self-willed destructiveness and obstructiveness of the self-centered Taurus person combines with a braced rigidity—a refusal to change—qualities 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.)
Accentuates self-will and stubbornness.
Rooted fixity; resistant immovability.
Passive aggressive. Willfully unresponsive.
Or rushing forward and trampling; rage and “seeing red”.
Crude, blundering, obstructive. “Bullheaded”.
Powerful instinctive nature.
The pursuit of “wrathful satisfaction” (EA 157) (Saddam Hussein, former leader of Iraq, has a strong combination of Taurus and the first ray. So did Hitler.)
The glamor of physical strength.
Aggressive. Acquisitive. Envious. Grasping the objects of desire. Demanding ownership. Thus, inciting aggressive wars for the sake of expanded ownership. “You have what I want; I will take it”. The unjustified sense of entitlement.
Isolative and inert.
Willful obstructiveness.
Willful destructiveness.
Willful materialism.
(Advanced Human Being; Aspirant; Disciple): [Additionally, where relevant, combine Ascendant Sign, Taurus, with the first ray as either the ray of the personality or soul]
The persistent momentum of the advancing Taurus individual combines with the power to overcome induced within the spiritually unfolding personality by the first ray.
Fortifying the form; building well and in strength.
Holding in manifestation. Bringing will into form. Concretizing.
Persisting in intention; holding to purpose.
Becoming a source of strength for others—a bulwark of stability in ever-changing circumstance.
Keeping the highest values at the forefront consciousness and asserting them persistently.
On the Path of Discipleship: high aspirational idealism pursued with strength.
On the Path of Discipleship: learning to hold firmly to established spiritual values.
On the Path of Discipleship: learning the forceful application of the light of wisdom in circumstances in which spirituals values are threatened.
On the Path of Discipleship: learning to shatter (under Vulcan and the first ray) the outgrown values of the past.
On the Path of Discipleship: charging forward with great strength and throwing aside the opposition when spiritual values must be asserted.
On the Path of Discipleship: learning to express the spiritual will emphatically, impressing it upon the personality.
On the Path of Discipleship: either building or destroying according to the measure of light perceived.
(Advanced Disciple; the Initiate): [Additionally, where relevant, combine Ascendant Sign, Taurus, with the first ray as either the ray of the personality or soul]
The power to experience, work within and wield the “Light of Life” itself—a power arising and growing within the soul-infused disciple/initiate born in or under the sign Taurus—combines with an steadfast, persistent spiritual will induced within the soul or spiritualized personality by the first ray.
The way of Zen. The annihilation of conceptual obscurations. The beating of “staff” or “rod”, forcing confrontation with immediate, non-conceptual reality.
Uncompromising relationship to the spiritual will—the Vulcanian pressure of that will.
The shattering of all structures (Vulcan, first ray) which prevent access to the “unfettered enlightenment” of Shamballa; the causal body is one such structure.
Overpowering experiences of power within the “blinding light” accompanied by the infusion of power. Satori. Samadhi. Sudden illumination. Enlightenment.
Alignment with Shamballa.
Realizations of the Greatest Guru in Shamballa and His immovability.
The power of Shamballa and its reflected light and life to create synthesis.
The availability of transmuted instinctual powers to achieve super-normal feats of spiritual strength. The “black bull” of materialism becomes the “white bull” of spiritual might.
“Hiding all difference, blotting out all form”. The annihilation of all formal distinctions in the blinding light.
Achieving the power of the Cyclops—the “single eye”.
Ability to sound forth (Taurus) words of power (first ray).
Wielding the power (not just the receptivity and expanded consciousness) of the “Eye of Shiva”.
The overpowering “Light of Life” of Shamballa; learning to work under the influence of this Light.
The steadfastness, the changelessness of the Eternal Ageless Wisdom.
Directives and Counsels for Taurus 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)
Abide Steadfastly
Adhere To Essentials
Accumulate Authority
Affirm Principles
Annihilate Unnecessary Accumulations
Aspire Towards Shamballa
Be Immovable
Brace Yourself Against Attack
Build The Fortress
Build-Up Power
Carry-On No Matter What
Consolidate Control
Continue To Stand
Create Laws Which Embody Wisdom
Defeat Desire
Defend The Highest Values
Demand Enlightenment
Destroy Old Attachments
Detach
Dominate The Instinctual Nature
Endure
Envision The Fixed-Design
Express “Enlightened Enthusiastic Will”
Firmly Build
Fortify The Law
Give Voice To Shamballic Will
Govern With Practical Wisdom
Guard And Defend The Beauties Of Nature
Illuminate Principles
Illumine Purpose
Impose The Will Upon Elemental Life
Insist Upon Practical Ethics
“Let Go”
Overcome Resistance
Overrun The Enemy
Persist
Persist Constructively
Plod-On Relentlessly
Preserve Momentum Indefatigably
Proclaim Wisdom
Protect Spiritual Treasures
Push All Opposition Aside
Push Forward Towards Enlightenment
Reinforce The Spiritual Will
Reveal The Divine Will
Rule By The Light Of Wisdom
Shed Light Upon Divine Purpose
Smash Materialism
Solidify The Power Structure
Strengthen The Center
Utilize Resources Purposefully
Mantra for Taurus and the First Ray
Mantram for the Disciple’s Consciousness: I seek with will and power to learn to feel the “Light of Love”, and then to learn to wield the “Light of Life” itself.
Mantram for the Initiate’s Consciousness: “I Assert the Fact”—the “Light of Life” itself!
Proposed Symbol/Image/Scene for R1/Taurus: Standing at the center in the ‘Nucleus of Power’ and grasping with full fortitude the ‘Hammer of God’s Strength Divine’, the firm and potent Leader apprehends a clear reflection of Shamballic Light unfettered, which reveals exactly where that mighty strength must be applied.
Discover Potentials to be Derived from
Energetic Contrasts Between Taurus 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.
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Energetic Similarities Between Taurus 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.
Taurus Connected to the First Ray Through Vulcan: Taurus and the first ray are connected through first ray Vulcan, esoteric and hierarchical ruler of Taurus.
Taurus, the First Ray and Shamballa: Taurus (via Vulcan) is the sign principally associated with Shamballa. Shamballa, of course, is the principal first ray center on and within our planet.
Fixity of Will: Taurean individuals are endowed with that fixity of will characteristic of the first ray.
Persistence and Endurance: Both energies endow those they influence with the factor of persistence and endurance.
Taurus, the First Ray, Wisdom and Shamballa: Those who are upon the first subray of the second ray (i.e., those on the wisdom line of the second ray), make their way to Shamballa, the first ray planetary center. The Buddha (the archetypal Taurean as far as humanity is concerned) was foremost among such, and even now is Shamballa’s emissary to humanity.
The Shattering Hammer-Stroke: Taurus is connected to the Vulcanian hammer-stroke which (in the case of first ray souls) shatters the causal body at the fourth initiation and releases them into the “Greatest Light” of the Spiritual Triad. One of the symbols of the first ray is the “fist” (cf. EP II 352), allied to the “hammer”.
The Mineral Kingdom: Both influences are related to the mineral kingdom (the first kingdom) which stores tremendous power (first ray) in its atomic configurations.
Gripping and Holding: The first ray endows its natives with the power to grip and hold. These capabilities are typical of the Taurean—especially the Taureans influenced by Vulcan.
Taurus, First Ray and the First Initiation: It is possible to connect Taurus with the first ray in yet another way by considering the first initiation, in which the first-ray esoteric and hierarchical ruler of Taurus, Vulcan, is said to be so active, reaching “to the very depths of his [the disciple’s] nature”. (EA 70)
Related to the Third Initiation: At the third initiation there is an initial conscious contact with the monad (first ray/first aspect) and an overpowering experience of the “blinding light” (Taurus—“The Light of Life”).
Related to the Fourth Initiation: Taurus, Vulcan and the first ray are all active at the fourth initiation in which the advancing initiate faces the depths of aloneness (a first ray factor). “Vulcan is the ray or planet of isolation for, in a peculiar sense, it governs the fourth initiation wherein the depths of aloneness are plumbed and the man stands completely isolated.” (EA 392)
A List of Famous Individuals for Whom Taurus is Either the Sun Sign or Ascendant and in Whom the First Ray is Proposed as Prominent
Oliver Cromwell—Lord Protector of England (Sun Sign)
Ulysses S. Grant—American President, Leader of the Union Forces during the Civil War (Sun Sign and Ascendant)
Adolf Hitler—Founder of Nazism, Dictator of Germany Preceding and During WWII (Sun Sign)
Saddam Hussein—Former Dictator of Iraq (Sun Sign)
Jeddu Krishnamurti—Sage, Teacher of Spirituality (Sun Sign)
Maximilian Robespierre—Leader During the French Revolution; Known as “The Incorruptible” (Sun Sign)
George Washington—Hero of the American Revolution, First President of the United States (Ascendant)
Walt Whitman—19th Century American Poet; Author of “Song of Myself” (Possible Ascendant, or Aries)
Sun Taurus (or Ascendant Taurus), R2P (or R2S) (Plus Constellationally Transmitted R4) (A mild to moderate mutual reinforcement of ray and astrological energies emerges due to the fact that the second ray is transmitted through a component {probably personality} of Venus—the exoteric ruler of Taurus, and ruler, exoterically and esoterically, of the second and first decanate respectively. (Opinion on this rulership may vary.) As Venus is a sacred planet, the hypothesizing of its personality ray as ray two, would indicate that the second ray is not transmitted as strongly as the fifth ray, the soul ray of Venus. Yet, because Venus is “pure love-wisdom” (and may have an ultimate second ray monad into which its sixth ray monad is absorbed), the second ray after all, must be a very significant Venusian transmission. Certainly, the second ray of Venus strongly stimulates the second ray soul of our planet, Earth. (The question of the position of the second and sixth rays in relation to Venus is not easy to solve. Probably Venus is ultimately a second ray planet, if we think that the primary monadic rays of all entities in cosmos must be one of the three Rays of Aspect.) Since Taurus is the second sign on the reversed wheel, it also has a numerical affinity with the second ray. This combination tends to reinforce the second ray along the knowledge, light and wisdom line rather than the love line.)
(Selfish, Self-centered or Self-Serving Human Being):
The self-indulgent inertia of the self-absorbed Taurus person combines with the immobility induced within the insufficiently spiritualized personality by the second 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.)
Laziness, inertia, slow-moving. Victim of tamas. Unwillingness to bestir himself or be bestirred.
Overly affected by sensation. Sensuous, sensual and amorous. Indulgent. The pampering of the physical/emotional nature.
Utterly captivated by the allurement of the senses.
Excessively touch-sensitive.
Placid and agreeable as long as material needs are met.
The physical Hydra—sex (“the flesh”), money (acquisitiveness, greed), comfort (ease of living).
Excessive accumulation—even of fat.
Easily attached; difficult to detach. Encumbered by strength of desires and attachments.
(Advanced Human Being; Aspirant; Disciple): [Additionally, where relevant, combine Ascendant Sign, Taurus, with the second ray as either the ray of the personality or soul]
The aspiration towards the Light characteristic of the advancing Taurus individual combines with the growing love of knowledge and wisdom induced within the spiritually unfolding personality by the second ray.
Aspiration for the light of knowledge.
Becoming a giver of light.
Learning the power of detachment.
Giving stability to others.
Calmness and serenity, willfully held (Vulcan, as esoteric ruler of Taurus).
The beneficence of the natural approach.
Growing realization of the goodness of life-in-form.
Ruminating, pondering attitude. The achievement of slow but deep realizations.
Gaining facility with magnetic healing. Feeling sympathetically the energy conditions in the vehicles of another.
Must beware of “the glamour of too complete an understanding which negates right action” (EP I 121) (a glamor of the second ray accentuated by the inertia of Taurus).
On the Path of Discipleship: increasingly strong aspiration towards the light.
On the Path of Discipleship: learning to see the light in all forms.
On the Path of Discipleship: growing experiences of luminosity in meditation. Beginning to achieve the light-filled mind.
On the Path of Discipleship: achieving the light, love and clarity which is useful in eliminating glamor.
On the Path of Discipleship: strength through love. Growing experiences with the “Light of Love”.
On the Path of Discipleship: the steady acquisition of the Light of Wisdom.
On the Path of Discipleship:
learning the “Buddha-Way”—detachment from desire,
leading to wisdom, leading to further detachment, and so on.
(Advanced Disciple; the Initiate): [Additionally, where relevant, combine Ascendant Sign, Taurus, with the second ray as either the ray of the personality or soul]
Illumined living under the influence of the “Greatest Light”—a spiritual quality characteristic of the soul-infused disciple/initiate born in or under the sign Taurus—combines with a true expression of Love-Wisdom induced within the soul or spiritualized personality by the second ray.
Strong expressions of the “Light of Love”
Fulfillment of the ‘treasury’ (Taurus) of the causal body (second ray). The “storehouse is now adequately full”. (EP II 167)
Rightly motivated philanthropy—from the heart, and not for the gain it may bring the giver.
Standing free and detached from form and yet immersed within the light and love which pervade form.
A deep understanding of Divine Beauty within the form. Respect and appreciation for the beauty and rationality of Creation. The profound realization that Beauty is Truth.
Seeing the light within all forms; further, seeing all forms “within the Light” and all forms as the Light. “In that light we shall see Light.”
Access to the buddhic faculty of Pure Reason which dispels illusion.
Many experiences of the waxing light. Persistently deeper entry into Samadhi states.
“Illumined living” (EA 332).
Bestowing the light. Taurus is the most luminous of the signs and the light of the second ray is the most vivid: “The vivid light of the second ray soul (the most vivid in this second ray solar system)…” (R&I 516). The second ray is called the “ray of the illuminator” or the ray of “light-giving influence” (DINA I 177).
Seeing the World of Nature and all Space/Time as emergent from the Light and, essentially, ‘in solution’ within the ever-present Light.
Experiences of Sophia (the Light of Divine Wisdom).
The opened, all-seeing “third eye” (the Eye-of-Synthesis).
Registrations of the “Light of Life”—the “Greatest Light”, the “unfettered enlightenment” of Shamballa. (R&I 370) Understanding life from the synthetic perspective revealed.
Directives and Counsels for Taurus and the Second 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)
Accumulate Knowledge
Aspire Towards Illumination
Be Generous With Spiritual And Material Substance
Be Natural As You Bestow The Teaching
Bless Persistently
Bring Light To Illuminate Consciousness And The Form
Brood And Ponder—‘Ruminate’ Slowly And Wisely
Build Schools
Collect The “Nuggets Of Truth”
Confer Names Which Illuminate The Essential Nature And Pattern Of Any Being
Consolidate The Light
Continue The Pursuit Of Education
Display The Glory Of The “Greatest Light”
Endow Humanity With The Treasures Of The Soul
Enduringly Spread The Knowledge Of The Ageless Wisdom
Envision Unity
Express Love Eternal Through The Light Bestowed
Feel Empathy Within The Body
Fixedly Abide In The Energy Of Love-Wisdom
Focus Vision
Forge Unanimity
Fortify Sources Of Illumination
Gather The Riches Of The Teaching
Generously Provide “Needed Substance”
Gently Dissolve Attachments
Geometrize Through The Use Of Sound
Give Wisdom—Share The Illumination Achieved
“Ground” The Expression Of Love-Wisdom
Illumine The Whole
Illuminate The Divine Pattern
Magnetize Resources
Magnetize through Sound and Light
Masterfully Build The Edifice Of Light
Nurture The Talents And “Gifts” Of Others
Persevere In The Expansion Of Consciousness
Persist In The Building Of Unity
Precipitate The Light Of Knowledge And Wisdom
Preserve Treasures
Provide Assets To Be Shared
Push-On Strongly Towards The Light Of Wisdom
Radiate Illumination
Reveal The Ageless Wisdom
See “The Greatest Light
Seek Enlightenment
Serve Humanity With “Enlightened, Enthusiastic Will”
Share The Light Of Wisdom
Shed Light Upon And Within The Group Process
Slowly Gather That Which Is Of Value
Solidly Build Right Human Relations
Substantiate The Inner Light
Suffuse The Instinctual Nature With Love
Support And Endow Scholars
Teach The Highest Values
Unfold Naturally And Organically
Utilize All Resources Wisely
Wisely Understand The Nature Of Desire
Mantra for Taurus and the Second Ray
Mantram for the Disciple’s Consciousness: Through Love and though Wisdom, I seek to see and radiate the “Lights of Love and Life”.
Mantram for the Initiate’s Consciousness: “The Greatest Light” now stands revealed, at-one with the “Light of Life”.
Proposed Symbol/Image/Scene for R2/Taurus: Focussed at the center of a radiant Lotus Blue, the Scholar as the Teacher, illumined by the “Greatest Light”, speaks words of ageless wisdom which enlighten all who hear.
Discover Potentials to be Derived from
Energetic Contrasts Between Taurus and R2
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.
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Discover Potentials to be Derived from
Energetic Similarities Between Taurus and R2
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.
Taurus and the Second Ray in Relation to the Number Two: Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac and the second ray is, naturally, the second of seven. Thus, no matter what other relations may exist between them, they are related by numerical affinity.
Wisdom: The second ray is the ray of Love-Wisdom, and Taurus is the sign of Wisdom. (The Buddha is the Lord of Light and Wisdom, and the Wesak Festival, at the Taurus Full Moon, is essentially a festival of enlightenment and wisdom.)
Taurus, the Second Ray and the Pleiades: As it travels the Path of the Solar Logoi, our second ray Solar Logos is making its way towards the Pleiades (seen from the Earthly perspective through Taurus). The Pleiades are the Cosmic Mothers and distributors of cosmic second ray energy (as well as energy of the third ray). (cf. TCF 1162)
Light: Both influences have a special connection to the light. Taurus, the “Mother of Illumination”, is related to the “Greatest Light”—the “unfettered enlightenment” of Shamballa. The second ray produces the most luminous souls, and the antahkaranic word of power for the second ray is, “I See the Greatest Light”.
The All-Seeing Eye: Both influences are necessarily associated with the “All-Seeing Eye”—the “Eye of Shiva” through which the “Greatest Light” is seen. This eye is the “Eye of the Bull”. The second ray is classically associated with vision and the sense of sight.
Slow Movement: Both Taurus and the second ray incline those they influence to move slowly. This is almost always so in relation to the second ray. Taurus may incline towards speed once it gathers momentum, and is, of course, associated with the charge of the bull.
Inertia: The factor of inertia and inaction presents a challenge to those affected by either influence. “This is called the ray of wisdom from its characteristic desire for pure knowledge and for absolute truth—cold and selfish, if without love, and inactive without power.” (EP I 203—Underlining MDR)
Blue: Both Taurus and the second ray are associated with the color, blue—deep blue for Taurus, and indigo blue (very close to deep blue) for the second ray.
Magnetic Building Process: Both influences contribute to the magnetic building process. The Vulcanian binding process of Taurus ensures that forms will cohere, and the second ray is knows as the “Ray of Attractive Coherency”. (EA 411)
Form Building: Form building takes place through the instrumentality of the throat center (zodiacally ruled by Taurus) and the second ray is, of all the rays, the builder of the form. (IHS 3, EP I 159)
The “Word”: Both Taurus and the second ray are related to “the Word”.
The Causal “Treasury”: Both influences have a special connection with the causal body which is the treasury of the personal life where qualities and values are accumulated. The “treasures of heaven” are accumulated in the causal body—a vehicle which is expressive, predominantly, of the second ray—the ray of quality.
Relation to the Second Initiation: Taurus can be related to the second ray through the second initiation, an initiation in which deglamorizing light (Taurean light) is released into the astral plane. At the second initiation (resonant with the second ray—even though the sixth ray is paramountly active), the general astral situation is clarified and illumined and love (expressed by the second ray) begins to take the place of desire).
Relation to the Third Initiation: At the third degree, the full light of the soul (second ray) breaks forth through an elevated Venus, and the blinding “Light of Life” (the light of the monad) is initially released for conscious apprehension.
Relation to the Fourth Initiation: At the fourth initiation, the depths of aloneness are plumbed through the instrumentality of Vulcan (esoteric and hierarchical ruler of Taurus); buddhi (the sixth principle associated with the second ray) is released into full expression, and the second aspect of the will (correlated with the second ray) is the energy which promotes the destruction of the causal body (which cannot abide the inflow of buddhi).
A List of Famous Individuals for Whom Taurus is Either the Sun Sign or Ascendant and in Whom the Second Ray is Proposed as Prominent
Robert Browning—Victorian Poet, Occultist (Sun Sign)
Jeddu Krishnamurti—Sage, Teacher of Spirituality (Sun Sign)
Socrates—Greek Philosopher, Teacher of Plato, Martyr in the Cause of Freedom of Thought (Sun Sign)
Sun
Taurus (or Ascendant Taurus), R3P (or R3S)
(Plus Constellationally Transmitted R4)
(No significant mutual reinforcement of ray and astrological
energies emerges, either constellationally or through either the
directly given or inferred rays of the two planetary rulers, Venus
and Vulcan. Taurus, however, has a strong relationship to the Earth,
which has a third ray personality, and it is only along this line of
relationship that any reinforcement can be seen as occurring. The
Moon, exalted in Taurus, also has certain undeniable third ray
associations (being a planetary “corpse”
remaining from the third chain of our Earth-scheme).
In many respects, the “lunar lords” are ruled,
categorically, by the third ray. That the Buddha (a third ray Monad)
is closely associated with the Moon Chain is also significant (cf.
TCF 1193-1194). In
general, however, the category of mutual reinforcement can only be
considered weak or vestigial.)
(Selfish, Self-Centered or Self-Serving Human Being):
The love of sensuous, material living characteristic of the selfish Taurus person combines with the active, manipulative materialism induced within the insufficiently spiritualized personality by the third ray.
This is a somewhat contradictory indication, as mobility and immobility are both to be found.
Strongly materialistic impulse. Ever alert to gaining material advantage.
The instinctual nature ‘rides’ the man. The “black bull” is in control.
Acquisitiveness. Manipulation for the sake of achieving ownership, financial advantage and control. Can become obsessed by greed and envy. ‘Having’ far exceeds ‘needing’. “Cornering the market”.
Glutton for possessions or for knowledge—considering knowledge as a possession upon the mental plane.
Connoisseur (third ray) of material pleasures.
Given the three temptations of “the world, the flesh and the devil”, then, captivation especially by “the world”.
Maya flourishes. Ensnared by material preoccupation and process.
(Advanced Human Being; Aspirant; Disciple): [Additionally, where relevant, combine Ascendant Sign, Taurus, with the third ray as either the ray of the personality or soul]
The common sense and intelligent worldliness of the advancing Taurus individual combines with the mental and material adaptability induced within the spiritually unfolding personality by the third ray.
The accumulation (Taurus) of knowledge (Taurus and third ray) for more constructive purposes.
One who knows how and where to get what is desired or required. Selective (third ray) acquisition (Taurus). Traveling (third ray) for the sake of acquiring (Taurus) knowledge (Taurus and the third ray).
Capacity to apply and adapt (third ray) the knowledge or materiel accumulated (Taurus).
A retentive memory serving an alert intelligence.
In possession (Taurus) of diverse talents and gifts. Resourcefulness.
Capacity for financial planning and manipulation.
A builder of the foundation. Knowing how and when to build.
Retail. Real-estate. The warehouse. Strong material practicality.
Capacity to manipulate prana in the healing arts.
Capacity to manipulate financial energy for increasingly worthy purposes.
Capacity to heal and cure through herbalism and other natural means.
Philanthropic tendencies.
On the Path of Discipleship: active, intelligent planning (third ray) for the acquisition and materialization of spiritual values (Taurus).
On the Path of Discipleship: the thirst and quest for spiritual knowledge. “Taurus incites towards experience and towards the gaining of knowledge;…” (EA 448) This tendency will expand under the influence of the intelligent third ray.
On the Path of Discipleship: applying oneself to the financing of the work of the Hierarchy.
On the Path of Discipleship: a growing revelation of the Divine Light.
On the Path of Discipleship: a growing understanding of the many paths (third ray) which lead to the Light.
(Advanced Disciple; the Initiate): [Additionally, where relevant, combine Ascendant Sign, Taurus, with the third ray as either the ray of the personality or soul]
A great incentive for the Light of Knowledge/Wisdom—an incentive increasingly possessed by the soul-infused disciple/initiate born in or under the sign Taurus—combines with the a flexible intelligence (both practical and abstract) induced within the soul or spiritualized personality by the third ray.
The gathering of valuable resources (Taurus) from a great diversity of sources (third ray). Thus, great worldly and spiritual resourcefulness
The idealistic drive to acquire and apply knowledge in wisdom.
The acquisition of encyclopedic knowledge. (Is the Tibetan partially influenced by the energy of Taurus. Certainly, He has much of the third ray.)
Ability wisely to use accumulated knowledge.
Active philanthropy. Giving generously and with selective intelligence (third ray) from one’s fullness. Mastering the Law of Economy to endow spiritual causes.
Reasoning profoundly (third ray) on the nature of light and mind. (Emmanuel Kant was strongly conditioned by Taurus and the third ray). Thus, reasoning one’s way into the Great Light.
Ensuring the luminosity (Taurus) of higher thought (third ray).
Ability in the field of higher mathematics.
The drive towards Omniscience.
Directives and Counsels for Taurus and the Third 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)
Accumulate Spiritual ‘Treasures’
Administer Herbal And Natural Remedies
Amass Knowledge
Analyze Value Systems
Apply The Light Of Knowledge in Wisdom
Articulate Thoughts Sonorously
Aspire Towards Self-Sufficiency—Material And Spiritual
Bring Balance Between Desirelessness And Legitimate Desire
Brood Upon The Ramifications
Build Constructive Thoughtforms
Build The Foundation And Reinforce It Well
Build-Up The Economy
Collect Objects Of Value
Compare Value Systems
Consolidate Assets
Construct Creatively
Create Opportunities For The Growth Of Light
Criticize Resistant Habits And Inertia
Critique Wisdom Traditions
Discriminate Between The Blind Intelligence Of Instinct And The Light Of Mind
Dispense Time For The Proper Building And Fulfillment Of The Form
Distribute Possessions
Diversify Holdings
Draw The Architectural Plans, Then Build
Embody The Wisdom In Words
Energize Spiritual And Material Incentives
Engage In Financial Planning
Envision Creative Solutions
Finance The Building Process
Focus Divine Mental Perception
Forge A Practical Strategy
‘Forerun’ The Coming Of The “Greatest Light”
Foresee Practical Consequences
Gather Financial Resources
Generate Useful Materials
Give Substance To Ideas
‘Ground’ Concepts
Illuminate The Lotus—Enhance Its Natural Beauty
Illuminate The Divine Plan
Illumine The Process Of Reasoning (Kant)
Implement Strategies For Growth
Intelligently Utilize Materiel
Interpret That Which Is Seen, Revealing The Light Within
Interpret Various Systems Of Enlightenment
Intone Words Magically
Invest Sagaciously
Keep The Records Contributing To A Great Understanding Of The Slow Persistence Of Material Process And Progress
Manipulate The Energies Of Nature (China)
Memorize—Accumulate The Light Of Knowledge
Multiply Financial Holdings
Perspicaciously Discuss Ethics And Values
Plan Resourcefully
Produce Alliance Between The Soul And Its Material Sheath
Provide Spiritual And Material Incentives
Save For The Purposes Of Travel
‘See’ With Foresight
Separate Low Desire From High Desire
Shed Light Intelligently
Speak Astutely
Speculate Upon The Nature Of Enlightenment
Support The Material Foundation
Sustain Thinking
Think Luminously
Think Universally Within The Light Of The “Greatest Light”
Unify The Lower Four—Fulfill Material Development Until It Is Ready For The Revelation Of The Light
Weave In Substance
Mantra for Taurus and the Third Ray
Mantram for the Disciple’s Consciousness: Creatively I seek to weave the thoughts acute through which the “Lights of Love and Life” may comprehended be.
Mantram for the Initiate’s Consciousness: “Purpose Itself Am I” within the glory of the “Light of Life”
Proposed Symbol/Image/Scene for R3/Taurus: Acute, alert and centered in the pulsing “Web of Life”, the Weaver, with intelligence, proceeds to weave with lighted threads a tapestry of texture rich and luminous—patterned to reveal the worlds of knowledge and of meaning.
Discover Potentials to be Derived from
Energetic Contrasts Between Taurus and R3
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.
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Energetic Similarities Between Taurus and R3
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.
Relationship to Earth: Both Taurus and the third ray have an intimate relationship to the planet Earth, the personality ray of which is the third.
Materialism and Release from Materialism: Both influences contribute to the strength of materialism, but, similarly, both can be used to promote disillusionment from materialism.
Maya: Similarly, both influences are related to the concept of maya. The third ray generates maya through wrong thought and action. Taurus is related to the entire factor of objectivity, which is the experiential basis of Maya—considered in a larger sense.
Related to the Throat Center: Both Taurus and the third ray are related to the throat center. Taurus is the zodiacal ruler of the throat center and the third ray is transmitted through both Saturn and the Earth which rule the throat centers of disciples and ordinary humanity, respectively.
Sound: Both Taurus and the third ray are consequently related to sound. Taurus relates the Word of God which is generated by the Great Singer, Vishnu, Lord of the second aspect of divinity. Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac; the throat, which this sign rules, produces sound. The third ray is related to the factor of sound in the fourfold sequence: vibration, light, sound, color.
Inertia and Resistance: Both influences are related to the inertial factors of life which must be overcome by light, love and power. Taurus represents the Vulcanian resistance of matter—the ancient rhythms (lunar in nature) which must be repatterned. The third ray rules the matter aspect, itself, and was the ray strongly conditioning both the first solar system and the Moon-chain—both of which generated materialistic energy patterns which must now be transmuted, transformed and, in general, redeemed.
Prana, Vital Energy: Both influences have a relation to prana—vital energy. Perhaps it is planetary prana, rather than solar prana, which each of these energies helps gather and specialize. In any case, the golden prana of the etheric body is accumulated through Taurus; the etheric body itself is the third of the personality vehicles and, thus, has numerical affinity with the third ray.
Builders: Both Taurus and the third ray are essentially builders rather than destroyers. The third ray is the “Builder of the Foundation” (EP I 68) The attractive coherency furthered by the magnetism of Taurus, is responsive for the organized accumulation characteristic of the building process.
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Initiation?:
It is difficult to see this combination of energies especially
related to any particular initiation, though various cases can be
made. The first initiation is preceded by much destructive Vulcanian
activity, thus implicating Taurus. It is also an initiation in which
physical appetite (Taurus) must be subdued. The third ray is
frequently the personality ray at and preceding the first
initiation.
The second initiation is typically Taurean in
certain ways, for the light must illumine the astral body. At
the second degree, the “illumined mind and spiritual
intelligence” are achieved, thus implicating the third ray of
intelligence.
At the third initiation (which naturally
resonates with the three of the third ray), a great
illumination (Taurus) occurs. The third aspect of divinity is
overcome in the blinding light.
A List of Famous Individuals for Whom Taurus is Either the Sun Sign or Ascendant and in Whom the Third Ray is Proposed as Prominent
Johann Friedrich Carl Gauss—German Mathematician, Famed for his Revolutionary Theory of Numbers (Sun Sign)
David Hume—Scottish Philosopher, Historian, Economist, and Essayist, known especially for his Philosophical Empiricism and Skepticism. (Sun Sign)
Immanuel Kant—Philosopher (18th Century), Author of “Critique of Pure Reason” (Sun Sign)
William Lilly—Expert English Astrologer (Sun Sign)
Nicolo Machiavelli—Renaissance Political Philosopher, Statesman, Playwright; Author of “The Prince” (Sun Sign)
Karl Marx—Political Philosopher, Revolutionary, Sociologist, Historian, and Economist; Author (with Friedrich Engels) of “The Communist Manifesto” (Sun Sign)
Bertand Russell—Prolific English Author, Philosopher, Mathematician, Peace Activist in Later Years (Sun Sign)
Socrates—Greek Philosopher, Teacher of Plato, Martyr in the Cause of Freedom of Thought (Sun Sign)
Ludwig Wittgenstein—Austrian Logical Positivist Philosopher; Best Known for his Philosophy of Language (Sun Sign)
Sun Taurus (or Ascendant Taurus), R4P (or R4S) (Plus Constellationally Transmitted R4) (A strong mutual reinforcement of ray and astrological energies emerges due to the transmission {though not in greatest strength} of the fourth ray, constellationally, through Taurus. The appropriate category of reinforcement would be, Strong by Constellational Transmission. The fourth ray is also transmitted through Mercury, ruler of the second decanate both esoterically and exoterically, and through the Moon which is the planet exalted in Taurus.)
(Selfish, Self-centered, or Self-Serving Human Being):
The persistent struggle by the form life for expression despite higher and better promptings—a struggle typical of the self-centered Taurus person—combines with the warfare between “rajas”(desirous activity) and “tamas”(inertia) induced within the insufficiently spiritualized personality by the fourth ray.
The tamasic aspect of the fourth ray is at first emphasized over the rajasic aspect.
“Let struggle be undismayed”. (EA 403)
The warfare caused by the instincts. Fighting (fourth ray) for the gratification of the instinctual nature (Taurus).
Carried away by the beautiful. Indulging in all that is sensuously beautiful. Captivated by beautiful objects or persons and having to own them.
Strongly subject to the sex instinct. The sensualist.
Pleasure-loving to the point of impracticality.
Strongly determined upon the acquisition of what is considered beautiful—just for the sake of having it and whether or not it is needed.
Uncertainty (fourth ray) about what is worth having (Taurus). Thus, an uncertain sense of values.
“A house divided”. The instinctual nature (exalted Moon in Taurus, Moon transmitting the fourth ray) is the opponent of progress.
Matter (the fourth aspect of the personality) reigns.
(Advanced Human Being; Aspirant; Disciple): [Additionally, where relevant, combine Ascendant Sign, Taurus, with the fourth ray as either the ray of the personality or soul]
A powerful attraction to beauty-of-form characteristic of the advancing Taurus individual combines with a keen sensitivity to harmony, beauty and art induced within the spiritually unfolding personality by the fourth ray.
Beauty strongly accentuated. All the arts appreciated.
Appreciation of the beauty (fourth ray) of Nature (Taurus).
Beauty of form (Taurus/Venus) and the “Corrector of the Form”.
Great sense of rhythm; love of the dance.
Sculpture. Creativity. Music.
The expression of beauty (fourth ray) through the throat center (Taurus). Song, poetry, oratory.
The elevation of life through the acquisition of beautiful objects.
Visual acuity.
Providing architecturally beautiful environments for the enhancement of the quality of life. The builder of that which is beautiful.
On the Path of Discipleship: learning to discern (fourth ray) finer and truer spiritual values (Taurus).
On the Path of Discipleship: the increasing stimulation of the ajna center for purposes of creative visualization.
On the Path of Discipleship: a growing light (Taurus) upon the Path brings a greater sense of proportion (fourth ray) and a truer sense of values.
On the Path of Discipleship: a growing appreciation of beauty, helps to overcome negative emotions.
On the Path of Discipleship: the use of sound, color and the arts leads to a harmonizing of the personality vehicles and their integration. Expressivity leads to a healing of the emotional vehicles.
On the Path of Discipleship: learning to bring harmony, balance and beauty to the desire nature. Part of deglamorization and sensitizing the astral nature for the reception of the energy of love.
On the Path of Discipleship: a strongly developed sense of beauty brings about the achievement of a more balanced, “sattvic” approach to living.
On the Path of Discipleship: learning to access the light of intuition (fourth ray) as it reveals the ways of materializing (Taurus) beauty (fourth ray) through form (Taurus).
(Advanced Disciple; the Initiate): [Additionally, where relevant, combine Ascendant Sign, Taurus, with the fourth ray as either the ray of the personality or soul]
A sensitivity to the presence and higher meaning of vibration, light, sound and color (all of which are matter itself)—a sensitivity increasingly characteristic of the soul-infused disciple/initiate born in or under the sign Taurus—combines with a rapidly developing sensitivity to the harmonizing energy of buddhi induced within the soul or spiritualized personality by the fourth ray.
Beauty and Truth are seen and known as identical.
Enraptured by the beauty of the world.
A deep understanding of how to bring together form (rupa) and the formless (arupa).
Consciousness is strongly receptive to the buddhic plane, thus appreciating the harmonizing of all forces.
Strong capacity to synthesize sound, color and form.
Growing ability to hear the name by which the soul is called—the “hidden name Egoic” and to see the pattern of that name.
The development of “Mantra Yoga” as a creative and harmonizing agent.
Highly developed ajna center. Using it as an organ of ‘unitive appreciation’ and to envision the beautiful.
Just as the Buddha overcame the Forces of Illusion, so this combination of energies is adept at doing the same. Intuition (fourth ray) and the “Greatest Light (Taurus)”, together, are adequate to the task. Illusion is dispelled and consciousness is transformed into a unitive-intuitive field.
The revelation of the beauty of Divine Creativity. The power to recognize the archetypes embodied in natural forms, and also to create forms which beautifully embody the same archetypes.
The Crucifixion Initiation (the Renunciation Initiation) ends in the achievement of Harmony. Vulcan (carrying the first and fourth rays) is active at this fourth initiation (ruled by the fourth ray). Taurus, ruled by Vulcan, distributes the fourth ray constellationally. When Taurus and the fourth ray appear in the energy equipment of the initiate (and the time is right) a large measure of the energy-endowment needed to take the fourth initiation is present. The Buddha renounced—for Taurus teaches renunciation of all attachments and acquisitions. Taurus and Vulcan bring the power to sacrifice. And finally, through the fourth ray (both present and transmitted through Taurus), “Harmony” is achieved—harmony with the Love of God as found on the buddhic plane.
Directives and Counsels for Taurus and the Fourth 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 Beauty
Accumulate Objects Of Beauty
Add And Subtract Aesthetically
Adorn The Edifice
Affirm The Value Of Expressivity
Appreciate All That Is Lovely
Aspire Towards Buddhic Realization
Attune To The Energies Of The Natural World
Battle Persistently (“Let Struggle Be Undismayed”)
Beautify The Form
Bridge The Contrasting Worlds Of Light And Dark
Bring Color To The World Of Tangibility
Brood Upon The Beautiful
Build In Harmony
Contemplate The Beauty Of Nature
Correct The Form So That Beauty May Be Fully Expressed Through The Form
Create Rich And Contrasting Textures
Cultivate The Light Of The Intuition
Dance Rhythmically
Design Beautiful Buildings
Dwell In The Holy Place Where Three Lights Meet—The Lights Of Earth, Of Love And Of Life.
Embody Buddhic Consciousness
Endow The Arts
Envision Divine Beauty
Evaluate Judiciously
Establish A Beautiful Rhythm
Express Beauty Naturally
Feel Harmony And Discord Within The Body
Fight Doggedly
Finance Artistic Projects
Find The Seed Of Even Greater Beauty Of Form
Forge Links Of Relationship
Fortify The Peace
Fund The Expression Of Beauty
Gather The Fruits Of Culture
Give Substance To Aesthetic Impressions
‘Ground’ The Intuition
Harmonize The Desire Nature
Illuminate The Laws Of Harmony
Intermediate Between The Forms Of Heaven And The Forms Of Earth
Intone Words Of Beauty
Intuit The Nature Of Form
Intuitively Access Illumination
Invest In Works Of Art
Let A Life Of Beauty Be Your Treasure
Link The Three And Three So That Triadal Light Shines Through The Form
Keep The Peace
Mark The Parting Of The Way—Where The Paths To The Mysteries Of Heaven And The Dark Mysteries Of Materialism Diverge
Massage The Form Until Harmony Is Achieved
Mediate Between The Light Of The Soul And The Light Of Form
Pacify The Instinctual Nature
Paint Sensuously
Perceive The Way Which Leads To The Beauty Of Illumination
Practically Establish The “Art Of Living”
Provide Substance For Expression
Refine The Senses
Render The Formless Tangible
Respond To The Sensuous Life
Reveal Beauty Through Form
Reveal The Light Within The Symbol
Shape The Form Masterfully
Share Resources Fairly
Sing Sonorously
Sooth The Raging Bull
Stabilize Cooperative Efforts
Steady Inconsistency
Struggle Enduringly
Sublimate The Instinctual Nature Through Artistry
Substantiate The Intangible
Support Artists
Sustain Accords
Transform Desire Through Beauty
Treasure The Great Works Of Art
Trumpet Forth the Note of the Lord—Build Boldly by means of Sound
Unite Wisdom And Beauty
Uphold The Harmony Of The Whole
Value That Which Is Most Beautiful
Mantra for Taurus and the Fourth Ray
Mantram for the Disciple’s Consciousness: With intuition penetrant, I seek to know the Harmony Divine through which the “Light of Love”, the “Lights of Love and Life” may stand revealed in Beauty.
Mantram for the Initiate’s Consciousness: “Two Merge with One” in Beauty when the “Light of Life” Illumines all the Worlds
Proposed Symbol/Image/Scene for R4/Taurus: Vibrantly responsive to the scintillating ‘Spectrum of all Rainbow-Colored Tones’, the ‘Artist of his Life’, immersed within the streaming light, sees a lum’nous vision, and hears a glorious sounding, which he seeks with joy in beauty to embody in the life of form.
Discover Potentials to be Derived from
Energetic Contrasts Between Taurus and R4
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Energetic Similarities Between Taurus and R4
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.
Fourth Ray Constellationally Transmitted Through Taurus: Taurus is strongly expressive of the fourth ray which is transmitted through it constellationally (though not presently in the same strength that it is transmitted through Scorpio).
Relation to the Lunar Nature: Both Taurus and the fourth ray are related to the lunar nature and its struggles against the Light—Taurus, because the Moon is exalted in this sign, and the fourth ray because the Moon is said to transmit the fourth ray.
Conflict of Desires: Both influences are related to the conflict of desires upon the astral plane.
Love of Rhythm: Both Taurus the fourth ray conduce to a love of rhythm.
Appreciation for Beauty, Artistry: Both energies have great appreciation for beauty and are inclined towards artistic expression. Sound are color are important to those influenced by either energy.
Sensuality and Sensuousness: Those influenced by either Taurus or the fourth ray are given to sensuality and sensuousness.
Struggle: Both influences share the dynamic of struggle. The Fourth Ray is the “Ray of Harmony Through Conflict” and the evolutionary mantram for the Fourth Ray is, “Let Struggle Be Undismayed”. The struggle against the inertia (Tamas) of matter is prominent in both cases.
The Glamor of the Physical Body: The glamor of the physical body is related to both influences—to Taurus because of its general connection with the material nature and the fact that the Moon (representing the physical body) is exalted in this sign; to the fourth ray because the physical body is the fourth aspect of the personality. Under the fourth ray, the forces of the previous solar system (symbolized by the physical body) struggle against the more progressive forces of the present solar system.
The New Group of World Servers: Both Taurus and the fourth ray are instrumental in the expression of the New Group of World Servers—Taurus because this group represents the ajna center of the Lord of the World (R&I 368); and the fourth ray because this ray ensures that there will be no destructive break between the best values of the past and those spiritual values which are emerging in the new civilization. “The major task of the fourth ray aspirant is to harmonise the new ideas with the old, so that there can be no dangerous gap or break.” (EP II 142)
Relation to the Second Initiation: The light of Taurus is useful in dispelling glamor before the second initiation and contributes as well to the “mental illumination” necessary at this degree. The astral body must be somewhat harmonized before the second degree can be taken, and this can be seen as the role of the fourth ray.
Relation to the Fourth Initiation: Taurus and the fourth ray are connected in relation to the fourth initiation, which is ruled by the fourth ray—the ray majorly transmitted through the constellation, Taurus. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Vulcan (with its fourth as well as first ray component) is active, thus implicating Taurus. A practical example of the connection of Taurus to the fourth degree is shown in the life of Krishnamurti who was born with the Sun in Taurus, and was said by a Master (“Sir Thomas”) to be taking the arhat initiation (the fourth).
A List of Famous Individuals for Whom Taurus is Either the Sun Sign or Ascendant and in Whom the Fourth Ray is Proposed as Prominent
Ludwig Van Beethoven—German Composer (Possible Taurus Ascendant or Scorpio, to be Determined)
Johannes Brahms—German Composer of the 19th Century, With Beethoven and Bach, One of Germany’s ‘Three Great B’s’ (Sun Sign)
Martha Graham—Dancer, Choreographer, Brilliant Innovator in the Field of Modern Dance (Sun Sign)
Leonardo da Vinci—Painter, Architect, Inventor, Engineer, Renaissance Genius (Sun Sign)
Yehudi Menuhin—Virtuoso Violinist, Author, Promoter of Numerous Social and Environmental Causes (Sun Sign)
Sir Lawrence Olivier—Actor (Perhaps the Outstanding Actor of the 20th Century) (Sun Sign)
Percy Bysshe Shelley—One of the Greatest English Romantic Poets, Passionate in his Search for Love and Social Justice (Ascendant)
Rabindranath Tagore—Bengali Poet, Short-Story Writer, Song Composer, Playwright, Essayist, and Painter who was Awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913 (Sun Sign)
Richard Wagner—Innovative German Romantics Composer of Opera, (“Music Dramas”) (Proposed Ascendant)
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Taurus), R5P (or
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strong mutual reinforcement of ray and astrological energies emerges
due to the transmission of the fifth ray through Venus, exoteric
ruler of Taurus. The applicable category is Strong by
Rulership—Class 1.
Disciples upon the fifth ray will also be quite strongly affected by
the fifth ray transmitted through Venus, as Venus is, for Earth, the
most important sacred planet. The strength of mutual
reinforcement is further increased by the place Venus plays as first
esoteric decanate ruler and second exoteric decanate ruler. The
fifth ray is also probably transmitted through the monadic vehicle
of Mercury—ruler of the second decanate of Taurus
esoterically.)
(Selfish, Self-Centered or Self-Serving Human Being):
The circumscribed, insistent materialism of the self-centered Taurus person combines with the unrelieved ‘this-worldly’ focus induced within the insufficiently spiritualized personality by the fifth ray.
Materialistic and concrete-minded.
Set and fixed and unadaptable within the mind. Idée fixe.
Matter of fact. Pedestrian. Uninspired. (The lower part of the British temperament, the personality of Great Britain being ruled by Taurus with its fifth ray emphasis through Venus, and the soul of London ruled by the fifth ray (easily appropriated by the British mind).
Commonsense as a prejudice against new thought.
Ignorant skepticism.
Crudeness of perception.
Pride-of-mind—the very concrete mind.
Arid, over-accumulative mentality.
Stuck in the repetition of established techniques and procedures.
A prejudiced and unresponsive mind.
(Advanced Human Being; Aspirant; Disciple): [Additionally, where relevant, combine Ascendant Sign, Taurus, with the fifth ray as either the ray of the personality or soul]
The incentive towards the acquisition of knowledge characteristic of the advancing Taurus individual combines with the urge-to-discover induced within the spiritually unfolding personality by the fifth ray.
A healthy commonsense serves the attainment of all worthy objectives.
Interest in the biological and botanical sciences.
A growing understanding of the mechanics of natural process—anatomy, physiology.
Capacity to throw a beam of light on any subject under investigation.
Penetrating the nature of matter. Realizing the close relation between light and matter. Physics.
Accumulating a storehouse of useful occult facts. The “well-stocked mind”.
On the Path of Discipleship: increasing ajna center stimulation.
On the Path of Discipleship: use of natural (Taurus) and reasonable (fifth ray) methods in pursuing development upon the Path.
On the Path of Discipleship: a growing objectivity—necessary as the human soul examines its personality and attempts to achieve control of the desire body.
On the Path of Discipleship: utilizing the technique of a focussed beam of light for the dissipation of glamor.
On the Path of Discipleship: an unfolding aptitude to study and apply the Science of illumination—Raja Yoga.
On the Path of Discipleship: utilization of the light to reveal more light. “In that light we shall see Light”.
On the Path of Discipleship: a growing facility in the developing the “mind held stead in the Light”.
(Advanced Disciple; the Initiate): [Additionally, where relevant, combine Ascendant Sign, Taurus, with the fifth ray as either the ray of the personality or soul]
The will to see the “Greatest Light” through the “All-Seeing Eye”—an orientation of will increasingly characteristic of the soul-infused disciple/initiate born in or under the sign Taurus—combines with the capacity to pierce the “disk of golden light” until the intense light of spirit is revealed—a capacity induced within the soul or spiritualized personality by the fifth ray.
Advancement in the science of Raja Yoga. Thus, the achievement of mind-control. Once the modifications of the chitta are stilled (Taurus), the inner Worlds of Light are revealed (Taurus and fifth ray).
The factual (not just theoretical) illumination of the mind by experimentally following techniques which lead with certainty to that illumination.
Generally, advancement in the Science of Consciousness.
Capacity to access the light of the Spiritual Triad as “Three Minds Unite”.
Increasing penetration into the Divine Mind.
Opening of the third eye. “In that light we shall see Light”.
Increasingly factual understanding of the nature of the Plan, and the specific energy techniques for the application of that Plan to conditions in the world.
Capacity to penetrate the “disc of golden light”, and attune to the Shamballa Influence (so related to Taurus and Vulcan).
Revelation of the light behind and within the “Garment of God”—the form. The substance of the worlds is seen and understood as light.
Realization of light as substance, and developing effective techniques to work with that substance.
Understanding the rates and measures of vibration which make Space/Time what it is.
Scientifically accessing occult ‘sound formulas’ which are responsible for generating, sustaining and dissolving Creation.
The scientific study of Mantra and Words of Power.
The growing ability to study and factually apprehend the egoic sound which brought personality life into manifestation.
The definitely occult rather than mystical approach to the Divine Light and the Divine Sound.
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)
Accumulate Facts
Authenticate Objects Of Value
Ascertain What Is Truly Necessary
Affirm Common Sense
Amass Information
Analyze Your Real Needs
Apply Yourself Scientifically To A Life Of Practical Spirituality
Appreciate The Particulars
Aspire Towards Certainty
Ascertain The Details Of Various Systems Of Enlightenment
Assemble The Details Concerning The Science Of Illumination
Become An Expert In Working With Metals
Be Natural And “Matter Of Fact”
Bend All Resources Of The Mind Upon The Attainment Of Illumination
Bring Your Knowledge “Down To Earth”
Brood Carefully Upon The Findings
Build-Up A Body Of Data
Calculate The Relative Worth Of Possible Incentives
Clarify Values
Collect Knowledge
Concentrate The Expression Of Light
Conduct Studies Within The Life-Sciences
Connect By Means Of Luminous Mental Substance The Higher And The Lower Lights
Consolidate Evidence
Continuously Inquire
Count Your Possessions And Assets
Define The Nature Of Enlightenment
Detach Yourself From Your Desires
Discover Spiritual Treasures
Dispense Knowledge Of The Many Worlds Of Form, Objective And Subjective
Divide, As With The Sword, The Realms Of Solar Luminosity And Those Of Darkened Lunar Light
Endow Laboratories
Establish The Truth Clearly
Evaluate Objectively
Examine Your Attachments
Insist-Upon Proof
Focus The Light Of Wisdom
Forge A Body Of Knowledge
Fund Research
Guard Well The Door Leading To Each Greater Accession Of The Light
Illuminate The Contents Of The Mind Divine
Initiate Both Consciousness And Form To Greater Luminosity
Investigate The Natural World And Natural Phenomena
Keep The Secret Well—The Formula Of Condensation Whereby The World Of Light Becomes The World Of Matter And Of Form
Know Thoroughly The Nature Of Substance
Learn The Best Techniques Of Investment
Let Knowledge Be One Of Your Most Valued Resources
Measure The Structure Of Natural Forms
Objectively Examine The Instinctual Nature
Open The Door Into The Mind Of God—Shed Light Upon All Things
Persevere In The Spirit Of Investigation
Persist In The Pursuit Of Truth
Precipitate The Cross—The ‘Weight’ Of Light Now Densified, Holding Soul To Earth
Probe The Nature Of The Dense And Subtle Forms
Prove The Worth Of Things
Put The Truth Into Practice
Repair The Form
Reveal The Truth—Let All Perceptions Be Illumined
Rule, Enlightened, In The Causal World—Let The “Jewel” Shine
Quantify The Content Of The Causal Body
Question Until Enlightenment Is Achieved
See Clearly And Realistically
See-Through Error
Seek The Light Within The Light: “In That Light We Shall See Light”
Scrutinize The Nature Of Light
Shed Light Upon The “Garment Of God”
Solidly Build The Union Of Three Minds
Steadily Pursue Verification
Study Nature
Technically Master The Energies Of The Form Nature
Value Clarity
Winnow The Chaff—Let The Husks Of Ignorance Fall Of Their Own Weight To Earth
Mantra for Taurus and the Fifth Ray
Mantram for the Disciple’s Consciousness: Upon a beam of focussed thought, I seek to know the Higher Mind, to penetrate the “Mind of God” and there to apprehend in truth the “Lights of Love and Life”
Mantram for the Initiate Consciousness: “Three Minds Unite” revealing thus the blazing “Light of Life”:
Proposed Symbol/Image/Scene for R5/Taurus: Intent within a ‘Beam of Intensely Focussed Light Divine’, the ‘Scientist of Life-in-Form’ in contemplation turns his eye upon the worlds of substance, seeking to release the light within the realm of matter/form, ‘till substance, of itself, shines forth—radiant, self-luminous, within the lighted whole.
Discover Potentials to be Derived from
Energetic Contrasts Between Taurus and R5
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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.
Taurus Related to the Fifth Ray Through Venus: Taurus is connected to the fifth ray through its orthodox planetary ruler, Venus
Relation to Light: Both influences are connected with the light. Taurus is related to the “Greatest Light” –the “unfettered enlightenment” of Shamballa, and the Fifth Ray Lord is a Being of the intensest luminosity—the most luminous and highly developed of all the Ray Lords (cf. EP I 76-77).
The Light of the Soul: Both energies conduce to the discovery and utilization of the “light of the soul”.
Ajna Center: Both energies influence strongly the ajna center. Taurus represents the “Eye of the Bull” and its exoteric ruler, Venus, is a fifth ray planet ruling the ajna center.
Light and the Dissipation of Glamor: Both influences are effective at the second initiation in the dissipation of glamor. Both are involved in the use of the light for this purpose.
Practicality: Both share a practical and matter-of-fact attitude.
Detachment: Both energies contribute, eventually, to the process of detachment. Taurus does this through the transmutation of desire into aspiration, and the fifth ray through the power of observation and analysis.
Studying the Garment of God: Both energies influence the disciple towards a study of the “Garment of God”—Taurus because of a love of nature and a basic identification with materiality, and the fifth ray through its abiding interest in matter and material processes.
Acquisition of Knowledge: At a certain point of evolution, both influences incline strongly towards the acquisition of knowledge. They are both fed by the “Will-to-Know”.
Forces of Materialism: Both energies have been influential in strengthening the Forces of Materialism. Hitler’s Sun Sign was Taurus, and had WWII ended unfavorably for the Allies, humanity may well have been “re-initiated into the Earth and forced to turn their backs upon the dawning light” (EA 543), a very negative use of the Taurean energy. As well, the fifth ray, with the first, is an energy characteristically expressed by the materialistic “Black Lodge”.
Related to the Second Initiation: This is the initiation of ‘deglamorization’ assisted by the light of Taurus and the penetrating beam of laser-like light provided by the fifth ray. Both of these energies make possible the achievement of the “illumined mind” and “spiritual intelligence” necessary at the second degree.
Related to the Third Initiation: The fifth ray is the ray predominant at the third initiation, during which processes there appears the first real experience of the “Greatest Light” of the monad. The ajna center, with which both these energies are involved, is the center most stimulated at the third degree.
Related to Mastership?: We may infer that the fifth initiation has numerical affinity with the fifth ray (though this initiation is predominantly energized by the first ray). That initiation is called “The Revelation”, which relates it to Taurus as the “Mother of Illumination”. From that time forth, the Master lives within the “Greatest Light” of the monad.
A List of Famous Individuals for Whom Taurus is Either the Sun Sign or Ascendant and in Whom the Fifth Ray is Proposed as Prominent
Elias Howe—Inventor of the Sewing Machine (Sun Sign)
Enrico Fermi—Atomic Scientist Responsible for the First Controlled Chain Reaction (Ascendant)
Guglielmo Marconi—Electrical Engineer, Inventor of Radio (Sun Sign)
Carl Sagan—Scientist, Popularizer of the Modern Scientific Thought through the Television Series “Cosmos” (Ascendant)
Nikola Tesla—Scientist and Inventor (Possible Ascendant or Aries)
Teilhard de Chardin—French Philosopher, Jesuit Priest, Paleontologist, Geologist, Visionary Mystic (Sun Sign)
Eli Whitney—Inventor of the “Cotton Gin” (Proposed Ascendant)
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):
The powerful urge towards “wrathful satisfaction” characteristic of the selfish Taurus person combines with the driving desire induced 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, 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, Taurus, with the sixth ray as either the ray of the personality or soul]
The ceaseless quest to experience complete illumination characteristic 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 and Counsels for Taurus and the Sixth 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 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/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 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.
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Discover Potentials to be Derived from
Energetic Similarities Between Taurus and R6
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 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)
Sun Taurus (or Ascendant Taurus), R7P (Plus Constellationally Transmitted R4) (No significant mutual reinforcement of ray and astrological energies emerges, either constellationally or through the normally given rays of the ruling planes. Vulcan, the esoteric and hierarchical ruler, may have a seventh ray association through the factor of rhythm and its association with the mineral kingdom, and Saturn {ruler of the third decanate esoterically and probably the first decanate exoterically} may have a seventh ray association as well, through its rulership of the dense physical plane and the cosmic physical plane, but other than these remote connections, there is no apparent mutual reinforcement.)
(Selfish, Self-Centered or Self-Serving Human Being):
The ‘rutted’ routinization of the self-centered Taurus person combines with the crystallized repetitiveness induced within the insufficiently spiritualized personality by the seventh ray.
Habit-bound. Form-bound. Repetitive. “In a rut”. Stuck.
Un-original.
Inertia. Negative rhythm.
Life becomes instinctual and biologically determined.
Comfortable (Taurus) traditions (seventh ray).
(Advanced Human Being; Aspirant; Disciple) [Additionally, where relevant, combine Ascendant Sign, Taurus, with the seventh ray as either the ray of the personality or soul]
The sound appreciation of the uses of matter and form characteristic of the advancing Taurus individual combines with the practical ability to organize and manifest induced within the spiritually unfolding personality by the seventh ray.
Endowed with the patience and persistence to be an excellent builder.
Excellent powers of manifestation. Rhythmic approach to expression and to maintenance of the form.
Material creativity. The “Builder”. Building solidly and in beauty.
Beauty in form—architecture, dance, etc.
Following the tried and tested rules which lead into the world of the soul.
Disentangling the psyche from the world of glamor and illusion through the use of right practice.
Learning to build relationships and networks which hold. Reliable.
Understanding the needs of the body—especially in terms of the instinctual natural rhythms which must be observed.
Understanding the value of economic cooperation, and forging networks which support this approach.
On the Path of Discipleship: practical spirituality. It’s natural; it makes sense; and it accomplishes something of value; it works! Steady progress. Building real abilities.
On the Path of Discipleship: helping to solve the economic problems incident to treading the Path. Learning the meaning and value of an ‘enlightened materialism’.
On the Path of Discipleship: learning the practice and application (seventh ray) of sound spiritual values (Taurus). The “Treasury” (the causal body, ruled in part by Taurus) manifests concretely in daily life (seventh ray).
On the Path of Discipleship: learning a rhythmic and meditative approach to the Light. Right spiritual practice (seventh ray) reveals the Light (Taurus).
On the Path of Discipleship:
learning to express the Light through rightly constructed forms.
(Advanced Disciple; the Initiate): [Additionally, where relevant, combine Ascendant Sign, Taurus, with the seventh ray as either the ray of the personality or soul]
The exaltation of form as a radiant vehicle for soul/spirit—and exaltation increasingly achieved by the soul-infused disciple/initiate born in or under the sign Taurus—combines with a highly developed facility for bringing spirit/soul and matter/form into relationship—a facility induced within the soul or spiritualized personality by the seventh ray.
Further the work of Triangles—forging (Vulcan) the network of Love and Light.
Capacity to sculpt, weld, or shape perfected forms.
Transferring the Light (Taurus) into perfectly prepared forms (seventh ray).
Building the forms in which the Light of Wisdom may be embodied.
Right conduct (seventh ray) on the Path of Knowledge and Wisdom (Taurus).
A strongly transmutational and transformational pattern. Alchemically elevating matter (seventh ray) into its full ‘light-value’ (Taurus/Vulcan).
Utilization of sound as a agency of creation (or destruction) in line with the Plan.
Understanding the fundamental mantrams and rhythms of life.
Expert incantation—(Taurus, the voice, and the seventh ray determining the mantram and its right rhythmic use). Speaking, singing, intoning mantrams exactly as required. Facility with “Mantra Yoga”
Useful in the white-magical process. Understanding rhythmic interplay with the soul.
Power to hear the Voice of the Soul and to speak those words which will express and reveal that Voice.
Developing the capacity to achieve ceremonial access (seventh ray) to the Light (Taurus).
Carefully building the links (seventh ray) to Shamballa (Taurus).
Building structures (seventh ray) which can hold the Sound and bear the Light.
Directives and Counsels for Taurus and the Seventh 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 By Valued Traditions
Accumulate Property
Adhere To Practical Examples
Administrate Possessions And Holdings
Alchemize The Instinctual Nature
Alchemize The Body, Make It Fit To Bear The Light
Amass Real, Tangible Things
Affirm The Reality Of Archetypes
Appreciate Appearance
Aspire Towards Perfect Expression In Form
Be Firm In The Process Of Completing What You Begin
Be Steadfast In All Practical Procedures
Brace Concrete Structures
Breed Refined Animal Forms
Brood And Ponder Upon The Magical Process
Build New Structures
Build-Up A Collection Of Right Spiritual Habits
Build The Square—The Basis Of Life In Form—Firm And Solid
Ceremonialize The Processes Of Nature
Codify The Rules For The Acquisition Of Wisdom
Conduct Ceremonies For The Approach To Light
Construct An Edifice Step By Step And In Sequence
Consolidate The New Pattern
Control Desire
Create Rules To Manage The Desire Nature
Create The Form To Fully Embody The Life Of Soul And Spirit
Design Patterns For Natural Living
Do Not Be Moved From Your Chosen Stance
Embody The Light In The Sanctuary (The Shekinah)
Endow Organisms And Organizations
Endure Until The Idea Is Worked Through
Envision The Working Out Of The Plan
Establish New Paradigms
Evaluate The Details And Practicalities Of Situations
Express Spiritual Values In Perfected Form
Express The Will In Beauty And Organically Through Form
Express Through Natural Rhythms
Feed The Sacred Fire—Let Inert Matter Rise And Live
Feel The Processes Within Living Organisms
Finance Foundations
Focus The Light Within The Material Form
Forge Networks Of Relationship
Fortify Useful Structures
Gather And Collect Prana
Give Substance To Descending Thoughts
‘Ground’ New Patterns Of Activity And Behavior
Grow In An Orderly Manner
Guard The Temple Constantly—Create A Shield Of Light, Impenetrant To All Not Of The Light
Heal The Body With Pranic Vitality
Hold Fast To The Rules Of Right Living
Illuminate Ancient Practices
Illumine The Temple
Initiate With The Heavenly Sword—Raise Nature To The Patterned World Of Heaven
Irradiate The Living Form With Light
Intone Magical Phrases
Invest In Tangible Goods
Invoke The “Greatest Light”
Invoke The Wrath Of The Elements To Defend The Light Embodied In The Form
“Keep On Keeping On” With Utter Regularity
Keep The Magical Word—Sonorously Sound It Forth Upon Its Own True Note
Last Until The Time Of Consummation
Let “The Highest And The Lowest Meet” Upon The Plains Of Earth
Lift To Life The Lives Which Rest In Slumber And Inert
Manage Accumulated Resources
Manifest The Light Of Wisdom
Manipulate The Wand—Call Forth The Light Within The Form
Massage And Vitalize The Body
Master Magical Mantra
Move With Gathering Momentum Towards Full Expression
Never Give Up On The Road Towards Completion
Organize Your System Of Values
Orient Your Eyes And Eye Toward The World Of Light
Perfect Methods Of Radiating The Light
Persevere In Your Training
Persist In The Work Of Manifestation
Precipitate The Light
Preserve Momentum And Smooth Functioning
Reinforce The Structure Of Law
Regulate The Energies Of Nature
Relax Rhythmically And Naturally
Renovate Properties
Reorganize Material And Spiritual Assets
Render The Divine Light Tangible
Resist The Disruption Of Established Rhythms
Restore The Body To Order
Reveal The Light Within The Sanctuary
Ritualize The Use Of The Voice
Sanctify Your Possessions
Save Treasured Objects
Secure All Necessary Resources
See The End From The Beginning
Shed Light In Rhythmic Waves
Solidly Build New Organizations
Sound The Notes To Gather The Devic Forces
Stabilize Policies
Stand Fixed And Upright
Summon Into Presence Through The Medium Of Sound
Supervise Investments
Systematize The Approach To Acquiring Pranic Vitality
Throw Light Upon The Ancient Mysteries
Transform The Material World
Turn The Key To The Mystery—Alchemize The Form To Light, The Light To Love, And Love To Greater Life
Use Sound To Create Form
Utilize Riches Practically
Value Perfection
Visualize The Expression Of “Suchness” In Form
Watch In The East—Watch Within The Lighted Sphere Those Semi-Lighted Candidates Who Seek A Greater Light
Watch Over Material And Spiritual Treasures
Work In The Magical Art—With Sound, In Light, In Vibration And With Form Now Work. Make The Form Appear Or Disappear At Will.
Mantra for Taurus and the Seventh Ray
Mantram for the Disciple’s Consciousness: I seek to manifest in perfect form the patterns which the “Lights of Love and Life” reveal.
Mantram for the Initiate’s Consciousness: “The Highest and the Lowest Meet” Expressing in Perfection, the “Light of Life” Itself.
Proposed Symbol/Image/Scene for R7/Taurus: Invoking at the center of a ‘Magic Circle’ rightly drawn, the ‘Magician of his Life’, sees a lighted pattern, hears a glorious sound, discerns a pulsing rhythm—all telling of a form to be created in the Light—a form to take its place within the Greater Form embodying the Word.
Discover Potentials to be Derived from
Energetic Contrasts Between Taurus and R7
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.
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Energetic Similarities Between Taurus and R7
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.
Materiality: Both Taurus and the seventh ray are strongly associated with materiality.
Form: Both Taurus and the seventh ray are closely associated with the factor of form.
Manifestation: Both energies contribute greatly to the process of manifestation—the emergence of a thought or idea out of subjectivity into objectivity.
Rhythm: Both Taurus and the seventh ray are closely associated with the factor of rhythm. Taurus, through Vulcan, is associated with rhythmic emphasis. The seventh ray is connected with cycles and the timing of cycles, the activities and interludes.
Magical Process: Both Taurus and the seventh ray are related to the magical process—Taurus, through the factor of visualization through the ajna center and the third eye (the “single eye” of “Eye of Shiva” so closely associated with Taurus). The seventh ray is the magical ray, and under its influence appear the formulas and methods by which the magic of manifestation is worked.
Mineral Kingdom: Taurus, through Vulcan, is deeply connected with the mineral kingdom. The mineral kingdom is ruled by the seventh ray (as well as the first).
Ruts and Routinization: The factor of routinization is related to both Taurus and the seventh ray, though the Tibetan offers a different opinion in the following: “He will move spasmodically and in wild rushes; steady measured progress upon the Way is very hard for him.” (EA 394) It would seem that the “wild rushes” apply particularly when either the first or sixth ray is combined with Taurus.
Sex: Both Taurus and the seventh ray are closely related to the factor of sex. Taurus, in a way, conditions the entire instinctual nature and the seventh ray brings the pairs of opposites together. Both energies can reasonably be associated with the sacral center—the seventh ray through seventh ray Uranus which is given rulership over that center (EA 517).
The Jewel in the Lotus: Taurus, partially through Vulcan, is associated with the “jewel in the lotus”—a source of brilliant light (again, Taurus). The seventh ray is related to all jewels and crystalline formations.
The Sacral/Throat Transference: Taurus and the seventh ray cooperate in the flow of force between the sacral and throat centers. Taurus, zodiacally, rules the throat, and has some relation, through instinctive sexuality, with the sacral center. The seventh ray is definitely associated with the sacral center (which it most commonly rules) but also with the throat center in the case of the disciple. “The throat centre of the average integrated personality is governed by the third ray and is strongly energised by third ray energies (again seven in number), whilst the throat centre of the spiritual aspirant, of disciples and initiates below the third initiation is responding primarily to seventh ray influence, and this is peculiarly the case now as the seventh ray is in incarnation.” (TEV 137) In any case, the flow of energy/force between these two centers is promoted by both of these influences.
Nature: Both Taurus and the seventh ray are close to “Mother Nature”. Taurus is associated with the blooming of all Nature, and the seventh ray with the natural rhythms through which Nature unfolds, comes to fruition and dies, only to be later reborn. The beautiful forms of nature are related to beauty-bestowing Taurus and to the seven ray of perfect form.
Utilizing Natural Rhythms: Both the highly developed Taurean and seventh ray person have learned to wait, and to avail themselves of natural rhythms as they seek accomplishment.
Resistance: In both Taurus and the seventh ray, the principle of resistance is highly developed. Taurus is often loathe to move and the seventh ray is not eager to relinquish an established form, pattern or rhythm.
Building: Taurus and the seventh ray are both building influences. They know how to assemble the needed material and bring it into coherence, though the factor of organization is more pronounced for those upon the seventh ray. Taurus, through Vulcan, has, of course, its destroying aspect with which the seventh ray is not so clearly endowed. In some respects, however, re-organization (ruled by the seventh ray and Uranus) is destruction.
Related to the First Initiation: Taurus is associated with the first initiation through the prominence of Vulcan at that degree, and through the necessity to master the physical appetites (Taurus) to a significant degree. The seventh ray is the ray most potently expressing at the first degree. The subduing of the sexual energies is a particular task and, as can be clearly seen, is related to both energies.
Some Possible Relation to the Fifth Degree: The fifth initiation is called “The Revelation”, thus relating it to the revealing “Eye of the Bull” which reveals reality in “the Greatest Light”. The seventh ray assures that the “Highest and the Lowest Meet” which is represented in the chakra system by the fusion of base center and crown which occurs at the fifth degree.
A List of Famous Individuals for Whom Taurus is Either the Sun Sign or Ascendant and in Whom the Seventh Ray is Proposed as Prominent
John Audubon—American Ornithologist, Naturalist (Sun Sign)
Amelia Earhart—Aviatrix, Aviation Pioneer Famed for her Daring Solo Flights (Ascendant)
Elizabeth II—Queen of England, a Constitutional Monarchy; During the Last Half of the 20th Century (Sun Sign)
John Muir—Scottish American Naturalist and Conservationist (Sun Sign)
Florence Nightingale—Nurse, the “Lady of the Lamp”, Founder of Trained Nursing as a Profession for Women (Sun Sign)
Henry Martyn Robert—Devised “Robert’s Rules of Order” (The Standard Manual for Parliamentary Procedure in the United States) (Sun Sign)