Important
Foundational Relationships
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Important Foundational
Relationships
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Taurus
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In Comparison
With
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Capricorn
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| 1.
The Bull |
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1.
The Crocodile; the Goat; the Unicorn |
| 2.
Esoteric Mantram: I see, and when the eye is opened, all is illumined. |
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2.
Esoteric Mantram: Lost am I in light supernal, yet on that light
I turn my back. |
| 3.
Exoteric/Evolutionary Mantram: And the Word said: Let struggle
be undismayed. |
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3.
Exoteric/Evolutionary Mantram: And the Word said: Let ambition
rule and the door stand wide. |
| 4.
Quality of Light: The penetrating Light of the Path |
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4.
Quality of Light: The Light of Initiation |
| 5.
Element: Earth Sign |
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5.
Element: Earth Sign |
| 6.
Fixed Cross |
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6.
Cardinal Cross |
| 7.
Transmits R4 constellationally |
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7.
Transmits R1, R3 and R7 constellationally |
| 8.
Secondarily,(assuredly, but not exclusively), Taurus transmits
R5 and R1 through Venus and Vulcan—its two planetary rulers on
three levels—exoteric, esoteric and hierarchical. |
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8.
Secondarily, (assuredly, but not exclusively) Capricorn transmits
R3 and R5 through Saturn and Venus—its two planetary rulers on
three levels—exoteric, esoteric and hierarchical. |
| 9.
Color: deep blue |
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9.
Color: green |
| 10. Creative Hierarchy number
III (unmanifested), characterized by “Light thro’ Knowledge” |
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10.
Creative Hierarchy number V (manifested). Human Personality, the
Crocodiles, Makara—the Mystery |
| 11. Associated with the de-glamorizing
second initiation and the ‘ego-shattering’, shroud-splitting,
intuition-invoking (EA 205-206) fourth initiation. The blinding
light of the third initiation and the Vulcanian destruction
of the first also suggest a Taurean relationship to these
degrees. There is, as well, a possible relationship with the revelatory
fifth—revelation in the blazing “light of day” (cf.
R&I 644) |
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11.
Associated with the first five initiations: the soul/Self-revealing,
soul-law-imposing, Christ-birthing first; the emotion-controlling,
‘un-capsized’, ‘water-crossing’ second; the soul-illumined,
personality-transfiguring, three-aspect-synthesizing third;
the isolation-inducing, world-renouncing fourth; and the
supernally-lighted, mountain-peak-revelatory fifth. Saturn
(ruling Capricorn) does not follow a man onto the Cardinal Cross. |
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12.
Associated with the form-building throat center and the
form-envisioning and registering ajna center. A sacral
center connection is also reasonable, as Taurus is one of the
major signs of sex, and is related to the tangibility
of the physical form—created through the instrumentality of
the sacral center. As Vulcan is associated with the “heart
of the sun” (the correspondence of which is the heart within
the head) Taurus must be correlated, as it must with
the solar plexus, because “aspirational idealism in its highest possible expression
is also achieved in Taurus” (EA 391), and the solar plexus is the center of aspiration. For
completion, fourth ray Taurus, is numerically related
to the four-petalled base center and the heart
chakra—the fourth!
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12.
Capricorn can be reasonably associated with the clear-seeing,
forcefully-penetrating, powerfully directing ajna and brow
centers, and the ‘dominating’, all-controlling crown
center. Capricorn must be connected to the magically materializing
throat and sacral centres via the third and seventh
rays (resonant to both centers). The humility-inducing centers
at the knees are also indicated. Also associated with Capricorn
are the central “jewels” in all the chakras. |
| 13. The zodiacal signs influence
the Monad of every human being (EA
411, 637, TCF 1191); the influence from Taurus endows it
with a portion of the “Greatest Light” which is resident within
Shamballa—the place of unfettered enlightenment. Taurus endows
the Monad with its inherent omniscience relative to the
human energy system |
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13.
The zodiacal signs influence the Monad of every human being (EA
411, 637, TCF 1191); the influence from Capricorn causes
the Monad (even in immersion) to be guided by Shamballic and Logoic
Law. There are lines which the Monad may not cross as it
‘super-vises’ its own Self-extension. It must leave
its fragment ‘free within limits’; free-will (of a relative
kind) must not be violated. The initiatory power, flowing through
Monad from Capricorn, endows the Monad-in-extension with the power
to face every obstacle and re-ascend to its source. This re-ascent
is initiation. |
| 14. Within the Triad—Taurus is
associated principally with buddhi as it bestows wisdom
and the “clear cold light” of pure reason
which is resonant to the “Greatest Light” of the monad.
There is some association with atma as well, because Taurus
and Vulcan are resonant to and expressive of Shamballa. |
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14. Within
the Triad—Capricorn is most associated with atma (first
triadal aspect) and higher manas (third triadal aspect).
Capricorn transmits the first ray which relates it to the will
and law emanating from the atmic plane. Capricorn transmits the
third ray, as well, which relates it not only to higher manas
but, again, to atma, for the atmic plane is the third
systemic plane, and is a plane of both law/will and mind—the
atmic mind—God’s mind as directly expressive of God’s will/law.
Capricorn is less related to buddhi, though it is the sign
admitting (via hierarchical Venus) into the buddhic dimension
known as Hierarchy. |
| 15. In relation to the Solar
Angel, and the soul-consciousness (and causal body) through which
it expresses—Taurus governs the causal body considered as a ‘treasury
of transpersonal quality’ garnered from personal experience in
the three lower worlds. Taurus is associated with soul-light
and, through Vulcan, with the Jewel in the Lotus and the light
emanating from that Jewel. |
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15. In
relation to the Solar Angel, and the soul-consciousness (and causal
body) through which it expresses—Capricorn can be understood as
the will of the Solar Angel to master its personality,
through total soul-infusion leading to transfiguration and subsequent
crucifixion. Karmic confrontation with residual darkness is enforced
from ‘above’, and the power to transcend matter bestowed. The
will aspect of the Solar Angel is strongly asserted, leaving
the responsive personality no choice but elevation. (cf. EP II 174) |
| 16. Within the Personality—Taurus
can be identified with the luminosity and determination
of the mental nature, for Taurus facilitates the state called
the “mind held stead in the light”; with the strong desires,
passions, incentives, aspirations of the
astral nature; with the pranic vitality of the etheric
nature; and, often, with the tamasic inertia of
the dense physical nature. Taurus is especially related to the
astral vehicle. (cf. EA 92, 380) (The
vehicular focus and its degree of prominence, depends upon the
stage of evolutionary development.) |
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16. Within
the Personality—Capricorn can be identified with the concretizing,
regulatory and disciplining processes of the lower
mental nature; with processes which focus, control
and deepen the astral nature; with organizational
and co-ordinative processes within the etheric vehicle;
and the with maintenance and survival of the dense
physical vehicle—of which Capricorn represents the density.
(The vehicular focus and its degree of prominence,
depends upon the stage of evolutionary development.) |
| 17. Stage within a Preliminary
Fourfold Meditative Process: Magnetization |
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17.
Stage of Meditative Consciousness: Initiation |
| 18. The Choice of Values (Desires) |
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18.
The Crisis of Initiation characterized by the quality of Expansion |
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Wider
Relationships: Cosmic and Systemic
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Wider Relationships: Cosmic and Systemic
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Taurus
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In Comparison
With
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Capricorn
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| 1.
Expressive of the third aspect of divinity because of its
identification with light, but of the second aspect
through association with the principles of consciousness
and of wisdom. The first aspect is distributed through
its ruling planet Vulcan. |
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1.
Expressive primarily of the first and third aspects
of divinity. “CAPRICORN. This is
the constellation by means of which comes the conquering will
which releases from form life and initiates the man into the kingdom
wherein the will aspect (not the soul aspect) of divinity expresses
itself.” (EA 620) Capricorn is the major transmitter of
the seventh ray which is related to the first aspect. “The seventh ray is, in the last analysis, the focussed
differentiated energy of Ray One as it expresses the will of the
first aspect of divinity on earth…” (EA 138) “the third and fifth
rays work pre-eminently through this sign, embodying the third
major aspect of divinity, active intelligence plus that of its
subsidiary power, the fifth Ray of Mind.” (EA 164) |
| 2.
Cosmically, preeminently associated with the Pleiades. “…the constellation Taurus, the Bull, being found in the Pleiades.”
(EA 111) “Aquarius relates humanity to the Pleiades and therefore
to Taurus in an unusual manner.” (EA 200) “There is at this time,
owing to the influx of the Shamballa force, the establishing of
a peculiar relation or alignment between the constellation, Taurus
(with its own specific alignment with the Pleiades and Great Bear)
the planet, Pluto, and our Earth.” (EA 376) “A new light enters
in. The Seven Sisters play their part (the Pleiades are in Taurus,
the first sign of the Fixed Cross) and then three lights shine
forth. And thus one radiant sun appears.” (EA 562) |
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2.
Related cosmically to the Pleiades. “…from
these three (The Pleiades, Capricorn, Mercury. A.A.B.) Man takes
a nature which is his today. Son of the Mother, born from the
tomb and showing after birth the light which he has taken from
them all.” (EA 433, also 427-428) Capricorn is necessarily
related to the Great Bear because, like Aries, and Leo, it transmits
the first ray. (cf. EA 417) Capricorn, the “great sign of initiation”
(EA 173) is almost certainly
related to Sirius, “the great star of initiation.” (EA
197) Venus completes a triangle. |
| 3.
Three Constellations Connected with Taurus: a) Orion—the Hunter;
b) Eridanus—“The River of the Judge”; c) Auriga—the Charioteer (LOH 47-48) |
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3.
Three Constellations Connected with Capricorn: a) Sagitta—the
Arrow; b) Aquila—the Eagle; c) Delphinus—the Dolphin (LOH
175-176) |
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Relationships
Between Three Levels of Planetary Rulers, and Planets in Exaltation,
Fall and Detriment
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Relationships Between Three Levels of Planetary
Rulers,
and Planets in Exaltation, Fall and Detriment
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Taurus
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In Comparison
With
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Capricorn
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| 1.
Venus is the exoteric ruler of Taurus. |
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1.
Venus is the hierarchical ruler of Capricorn. |
| 2.
Vulcan is the esoteric and hierarchical ruler of Taurus. |
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2.
Vulcan has special power in the third decanate of Capricorn. |
| 3.
The Moon is exalted in Taurus. |
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3.
The Moon is in detriment in Capricorn. |
| 4.
Mars is in detriment in Taurus. |
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4.
Mars is exalted in Capricorn. |
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Subtle
Relationships Between Rays, Zodiacal and Planetary Energies
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Subtle
Relationships Between Rays,
Zodiacal and Planetary Energies
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Taurus
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In Comparison
With
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Capricorn
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| 1.
Taurus transmits the fourth ray constellationally.
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1.
Capricorn is the fourth sign of the zodiac on the clock-wise
wheel—hence, resonant with the fourth ray (especially through
its rulership over ‘for-m’ and establishment). Venus, the
hierarchical ruler of Capricorn, may have some higher fourth
ray associations—harmony and beauty. Mars
(exalted in Capricorn) is a major planet of conflict, so it is
difficult not to think that Mars has some strong fourth ray association—perhaps
within its personality vehicles. “The theme of that ray is "Harmony through Conflict"
and it is the lower aspect of the ray energy, producing conflict
which has hitherto controlled, and is climaxing now through the
impetus of the new incoming Shamballa force.” (EA 328) |
| 2.
Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac, and has, therefore,
numerical affinity with the number two, and with the second
ray. If numbering is begun with Pisces (which the Tibetan demonstrates
as possible), then Taurus is the eleventh sign on the clockwise
wheel, hence resonant with the second ray. |
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2.
Venus, the hierarchial ruler of Capricorn, is “pure love-wisdom”,
and hence, transmits the second ray. (EA
281) |
| 3.
Taurus, the twelfth sign on the clockwise wheel, is numerologically
resonant to the number three, and, hence, to the third
ray. Further, counting by polarities (Aries-Libra-Taurus-Scorpio-Gemini-etc.),
Taurus is third in order, hence resonant to the third
ray. Further, within the three “cosmic decanates”, Taurus, Scorpio,
Pisces—Taurus is associated with the Buddha and the “light”, and
obviously upholds a connection with the third ray—Scorpio
being related to the first, and Pisces to the second. (cf. EA 204, 487). |
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3.
Capricorn transmits the third ray, constellationally. In
addition, Capricorn is the third sign of the zodiac on
the clockwise wheel, beginning number with Pisces. This numerical
fact reinforces the relationship of Capricorn to the third
ray. Saturn is the exoteric and hierarchical ruler of Capricorn
and transmits the third ray monadically (EPI 421), and,
probably, through its soul. Mars, exalted in Capricorn, participates
as the astral body in the constitution of a great third
ray Entity (EPII 99). |
| 4.
Venus is the exoteric ruler of Taurus and transmits the fifth
ray. |
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4.
Capricorn may, in some subtle matter, transmits the fifth
ray (independently of its hierarchial ruler Venus). Ray 5.—Concrete
Knowledge or Science, under the influence of Capricorn, focussed
through Venus, which will enable the man to take initiation.”
(EA 357) Also, “Capricorn is an earth sign and because the third
and fifth rays work pre-eminently through this sign, embodying
the third major aspect of divinity, active intelligence plus
that of its subsidiary power, the fifth Ray of Mind.
These pour through Capricorn to Saturn and to Venus and so reach
our planet, the Earth.” (EA 164) Note the word, “through.”
Venus, of course, is the hierarchical ruler of Capricorn,
and transmits the fifth ray. Saturn is associated with
the concrete mind (concretion pertains to the fifth ray).
Mars, exalted in Capricorn, rules “science” and the “five senses)
(EA 215) and, therefore, is related to the fifth ray, transmitting
it, conceivably, through its Monad.
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| 5.
Venus is “pure love-wisdom” and, therefore, can be seen as transmitting
the second ray (probably as the personality ray) (cf.
EA 281) (TCF 369)“…the second ray is the ray at present of the
planetary Logos” (DINA II 210) |
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5.
See #2 above. |
| 6.
Venus is the “home of the planetary Logos of the sixth Ray” (EA
595) thus transmits the sixth ray, probably monadically,
just as Uranus, with its first ray Monad, is the “home of fire
electric” (TCF 1154)
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6.
Venus, the hierarchical ruler of Capricorn, transmits the sixth
ray, probably monadically. (EA 595). Mars (exalted in Capricorn) transmits
the sixth ray |
| 7.
Vulcan, the esoteric and hierarchical ruler of Taurus, transmits
the first ray. |
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7.
Capricorn transmits the first ray, constellationally. Capricorn
is also the tenth sign on the reversed wheel, hence numerologically
associated with the number one and, by numerical affinity,
with the first ray. Saturn, the exoteric and esoteric ruler,
is a strong transmitter of the first ray. (EA 450, 621). Mars, exalted in Capricorn, teaches
“those whose work lies along the lines of the destroyer”, hence
must transmit the first ray. (TCF 1179) |
| 8.
Vulcan is associated with the “heart of the sun” (EA
393) and, hence, with the second ray. |
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8.
See #2 above. |
| 9.
Vulcan may be involved in the direct transmission the fourth
ray (DN 91—depending upon how this citation is understood), and,
in any case, is connected strongly to the fourth kingdom
(whether human or mineral, depending on the mode of counting);
the fourth scheme (the Earth Scheme); and the fourth
initiation within the Human Kingdom. |
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9.
See #1 above. |
| 10.
Vulcan, “the synthesis of matter” (TCF 597) is ruler of the mineral kingdom, and,
as the “fashioner”, is closely associated with the concretizing
forces of the fifth ray. (R&I 597) |
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10.
See #4 above. |
| 11.
Vulcan has resonance with the seventh ray through the principle
of rhythm. Vulcan’s seventh ray associations are
clearly related to the rhythmic cycles of the Moon. |
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11.
Capricorn transmits the seventh ray constellationally.
Saturn has strong seventh ray associations through that
fact that it is the “logoic physical permanent atom” in relation
to the cosmic physical plane (TCF 406), hence strongly involved
in the manifestation of the cosmic physical plane. As well,
Vulcan is powerful in Capricorn (third decanate) and transmits
the first ray. |
| 12.
The Moon, exalted in Taurus, is a veil for the transmission of
the fourth ray. |
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12.
See #1 above. |
| 13.
The Moon, exalted in Taurus, is closely associated with the third
ray and the third aspect of divinity. (EA 280) |
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13.
See #3 above. |
| 14.
The Moon also is related to the seventh ray, through its (the
Moon’s) rulership of the seventh manifested Creative Hierarchy,
and, in general, through its association with the dense physical
plane—the lowest part of the seventh plane. |
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14.
See #11 above. |
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| General
Qualitative Comparisons, Contrasts and Pragmatic Descriptors |
General
Qualitative Comparisons, Contrasts
and Pragmatic Descriptors
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Taurus
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In Comparison
With
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Capricorn
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| 1.
The Buddha |
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1.
The Ancient of Days—Sanat Kumara |
| 2.
The Illuminator |
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2.
The Initiator |
| 3.
The Word of God and the Will of God |
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3.
The Will of God |
| 4.
The Bourgeoisie |
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4.
The Ruling Class |
| 5.
The exaltation of the personality and its dominance, symbolized
by the exalted Moon |
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5.
Impersonality towards the personality, symbolized by the Moon
in detriment |
| 6.
The ajna center |
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6.
The brow center (distinct from the ajna center) |
| 7.
The light of the ajna center |
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7.
The power of the ajna center—not excluding light—symbolized
by the horn of the Unicorn. |
| 8.
“Taurus: Desire—Incentive—Progress” (EA 247) |
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8.
“Synthesis—Initiation—Attainment” (EA 247) |
| 9.
“Taurus—Desire—the incentive to evolutionary unfoldment in the
human kingdom” (EA 495) |
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9.
“Capricorn—Illumination—the liberation of the initiate” (EA
495) |
| 10.
Fire in the Eye: “the point of radiant fire which shine within
the eye” (EA 594) |
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10.
Fire on the Mountain: “the point of radiant fire…which burns upon
the mountain top” (EA 594) |
| 11.
Evolution: “Taurus.—Incentive behind evolution (Impulse). Desire
for experience, for satisfaction. The Light of Knowledge
(EA 259) |
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11.
Initiation: “Capricorn.—Incentive behind initiation (Service).
Desire for liberation. Service desire. The Light of Life
(EA 259) |
| 12.
The “Light of Life” (EA 332) |
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12.
“Light Supernal” (EA 173) |
| 13.
Knowledge: Taurus is the custodian of the “light of knowledge”
(EA 260) |
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13.
Initiation: Capricorn is the representative of the “light of initiation”
(EA 260) |
| 14.
Taurus is associated with “the illumination which wisdom confers.”
(EXH 465) |
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14.
Capricorn is associated with “Light Supernal” (EA 654) |
| 15.
The Mystery or Secret of Taurus: “Taurus—Guards the secret of light and confers illumination
upon the initiate.” (EA 165 |
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15.
The Mystery or Secret of Capricorn: “Capricorn—Guards the secret of the soul itself and
this it reveals to the initiate at the time of the third initiation.
This is sometimes called the “secret of the hidden glory.” (EA
165) |
| 16.
The Buddha—the “secret of revelation” (EA 315) |
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16.
The Christ—the light of the Transfiguration” revealing “glory
and transcendent mystery” (EA 315) |
| 17.
Horn Symbolism in Taurus: “Taurus, the
up-turned horns of the Bull with the circle below, depicting the
push of man, the Bull of God, towards the goal of illumination
and the emergence of the soul from bondage with the two horns
(duality) protecting the ‘eye of light’ in the centre of the Bull’s
forehead; this is ‘the single eye’ of the New Testament which
makes the ‘whole body to be full of light.’” (EA
154) “…the horn of plenty” (EA 154) |
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17.
Horn Symbolism in Capricorn: “…Capricorn, the Goat, related particularly and closely
to Aries, but hiding (as an esoteric blind) the symbolism of the
Unicorn in which the two horns and the single eye are blended
and depicted by the long straight horn of the unicorn in the centre
of the forehead.” (EA 154) “…the horn of life” (EA 154) |
| 18.
Where the Bull Leads: “The Bull leads into the places of desire in search of ‘wrathful satisfaction.’
This is the red of greed and anger, changing eventually into the
golden light of illumination.” (EA 157) |
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18.
Where the Goat Leads: “The Goat leads us into arid ways in search of food and water. This is
the ‘need for green,’ but the Goat is equal also to climbing to
the mountain top.” (EA 157) |
| 19.
What the Bull Becomes: “The Bull becomes the bestower of light, and the darkness
of the earlier cycle is lightened by the Bull.” (EA 157) |
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19.
What the Goat Becomes: “The Goat becomes the Unicorn, and leads to victory.
The Crocodile, the Goat and the Unicorn depict three stages of
man’s unfoldment.” (EA 157) |
| 20.
The Door Opened by Taurus: “Taurus opens the door into the Hierarchy when
the significance of Gemini and Leo is understood
and the first two initiations can therefore he taken.” (EA 157) |
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20.
The Door Opened by Capricorn: “Capricorn opens the door into the Hierarchy
in a higher aspect when the last three initiations can be undergone
and the significance of Scorpio and of Virgo is
understood.” (EA 157) |
| 21.
Taurus on the Ordinary Wheel—Onward Movement: “that reaction to desire and that onward rush and powerful
movement which distinguishes the evolutionary progress of the
individual, working under the impulse of desire. |
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21.
Capricorn on the Ordinary Wheel—Density: “Capricorn marks the point of greatest density and concrete
expression and shows the life divine as deeply imbedded in substance.
This is the true state of death as far as the life is concerned;
it is captivity in form. |
| 22.
In response to Taurus (MSE, ASE) the aspirant “begins his career—objectively and in full consciousness—…
and ‘on the wings of aspiration proceeds towards Virgo”…(EA380) |
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22.
In response to Capricorn, (ASE) the initiate “subdues matter, form or concrete expression to divine
uses and purposes, and thus demonstrates the triumph and the potency
of the Christ life” (EA 380). |
| 23.
The Venusian mind expressing itself in Taurus: “In Taurus, this means the mind expressing itself through
intelligent desire, for that is the goal of knowledge for ordinary
man.” (EA 244) |
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23.
The Venusian mind expressing itself in Capricorn: “In Capricorn, it stands for spiritual love, expressing
itself perfectly when the work in Taurus and Libra has been accomplished.”
(EA 244) |
| 24.
“Taurus—Desire—the incentive to evolutionary unfoldment in the
human kingdom” (EA 495) |
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24.
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| 25. Taurus—for the Undeveloped
Man: “Selfish desire. The Light of Earth.” (EA
332) |
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25.
Capricorn—for the Undeveloped Man: “The earthbound soul.” (EA
333) |
| 26. Taurus—for the Advanced Man:
“Aspiration. The Light of Love.” (EA
332) |
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26.
Capricorn—for the Advanced Man: “The one who crosses the water.
Fluid.” (EA 333) |
| 27. Taurus—for the Disciple/Initiate:
“Illumined living. The Light of Life.” (EA
332) |
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27.
Capricorn—for the Disciple/Initiate: “The Conqueror of death.
Initiated.” (EA 333) |
| 28. Yearly Opportunity in Relation
to Taurus: When the Sun is in Taurus, an individual may cultivate |
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28. Yearly Opportunity in Relation
to Capricorn: When the Sun is in Capricorn, an individual may
cultivate achievement and mastery over all that opposes that achievement
with respect to a selected task. |
| 29.
The Life of the Christ from the Taurean perspective: “Christ
said (as have all the Sons of God Who know the true significance
of the Fixed Cross), ‘I am the Light of the world,’ and he added,
‘if thine eye be single thy whole body shall he full of light.’
Taurus is, as you have heard, the Mother of Illumination, and
[Page 566] the "eye of the Bull" is the symbol of the
eye to which Christ made reference.” (EA 565-566) |
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29.
The Life of the Christ from a Capricornian Perspective: “This
sign marks the point of concretion and of crystallisation which
results eventually in the death of the form. This we see happening
today. In His triumph over death and in His resurrection into
life, Christ indicated the deep mystery of Capricorn.” (EA 567) |
| 30.
The conflict (under the constellationally transmitted fourth ray)
between the solar and lunar natures |
|
30.
The willful suppression of the lower nature. (The Moon is in detriment
in Capricorn) |
| 31.
Transmutation |
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31.
Translation (related to transfiguration) |
| 32.
Dissipating glamor through intense light |
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32.
Dispelling illusion in the “Light Supernal” |
| 33.
The depths of aloneness in the dark processes preceding the fourth
initiation |
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33.
Exaltation within the synthetic mountain-top vision of the third
initiation |
| 34.
Attachment—the powerful magnetism of the second aspect of divinity |
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34.
Detachment—the tendencies of the first and third aspects of divinity |
| 35.
Acquisition |
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35.
Sacrifice |
| 36.
Tamas |
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36.
Rajas |
| 37.
More softness (especially towards the form)—arising from Venus
rulership |
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37.
Hardness—in relation to Saturn |
| 38.
The Laws of Nature |
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38.
The Laws of God (Soul Laws and Systemic Laws) |
| 39.
The love of the earth |
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39.
Driven to place a conquering foot upon earth |
| 40.
The “plains” (EA 384) |
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40.
“Rock” (EA 384) |
| 41.
The plains |
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41.
The mountains |
| 42.
The fullness of Wisdom |
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42.
The limitations of convention (ESE, MSE) |
| 43.
The destroyer of limiting structures via Vulcan |
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43.
The upholder of limiting structures |
| 44.
The abundance of the Life Force—Prana |
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44.
The bringer of death through crystallization |
| 45.
Powerful expression of the sexual instinct |
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45.
The suppression or regulation of the sexual instinct—or real excess |
| 46.
The conquering of the sexual instinct. Hercules rides the Bull.
The black bull is transformed into the white (purified) bull.
The sacral center is raised to the throat center ruled by Taurus. |
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46.
Satyriasis. Extreme, willful, loveless pursuit of sex |
| 47.
Enlightenment |
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47.
The darkness of materiality |
| 48.
The darkened, instinctual density of form life |
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48.
The light of spiritual elevation—the light upon the mountain top |
| 49.
Natural joy and fulfillment |
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49.
Gloom, depression, melancholia |
| 50.
Full emotional response |
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50.
Suppression of emotional response |
| 51.
At home with nature |
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51.
The urge to transcend natural life |
| 52.
Aspiring towards the light |
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52.
The “earth-bound soul” (ESE, MSE) |
| 53.
Captivation by the senses |
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53.
Denial of the senses |
| 54.
The life of the senses (ESE, MSE) |
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54.
Participation in the super-sensuous life of the transfigured initiate |
| 55.
Love of beauty |
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55.
Subjugation of all allure |
| 56.
Often attractive and magnetic |
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56.
Often cold, distant, forbidding |
| 57.
Indulgent, comfort-loving, easy-going (ESE, MSE) |
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57.
Disciplined, rigorous, strict (MSE, ASE) |
| 58.
Laziness (the inertia of matter) |
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58.
Ambition, mobilization |
| 59.
Slowness (unless already in motion) |
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59.
Speed (unless crystallized and rigid) |
| 60.
A slow approach to the Spiritual Path—until much later and in
motion |
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60.
Rapid approach to the Spiritual Path |
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| Similarities
and Points of Cooperation Between the Influences |
Similarities
and Points of Cooperation
Between the Zodiacal Influences.
Both
relate to the ajna center, to vision
and psychism through the eye
Both
of these signs, Taurus and Capricorn, are earth signs and evidence
great practicality in dealing with everyday matters. They are oriented
towards stability and accomplishment upon the earthly plane, especially
in the earlier days of evolution.
The
business community frequently offers an outlet for these practical
energies. In an important way, both of these energies are building
energies. Taurus is ever-known as the builder and the 7th ray of Capricorn,
through which sign it comes most powerfully, is the ray of the builder.
Both signs are therefore signs of tangible, concrete manifestations
and help to provide that material basis which is required for stable
and predictable living.
The
planet Vulcan, as esoteric or hierarchical ruler of Taurus, and the
planet Saturn as exoteric and esoteric ruler of Capricorn, both confer
rhythm and repetitive stability. Taken together, these two signs provide
the financial and legal power of the "establishment."
They
also share great resistance to change and rigidity in the face of
the new.
On
a lower turn of the spiral they function through the principal of
repetition providing stability. Both are powerfully connected with
the building of thoughtforms.
Taurus
is always associated with the throat centre, that centre which gives
form to idea and creates concretely upon the mental plane and Capricorn,
via its 3rd ray and 7th ray the 2 rays of embodiment, is also closely
associated with that centre.
Both
signs therefore contribute to the concreteness of life, Taurus and
Capricorn are both ruled by Venus.
Venus
the exoteric ruler of Taurus and the Hierarchical ruler of Capricorn
and this lends a 5th ray influence to their combined effect.
Taurus
and Capricorn are both ruled by Venus. Venus the exoteric ruler of
Taurus and the hierarchical ruler of Capricorn lends a 5th ray influence
to their combined effect.
In
many ways these two signs cement and crystallize a great illusion
and can be considered related to the forces of obstruction which are
indeed materialistic forces but on a higher turn of the spiral, both
of these signs are extraordinarily related to light. Taurus to the
light of illumination and Capricorn to the light of initiation witnessed
upon the mountain top.
Interestingly
the two planets intensely associated with light, Vulcan and Venus,
are rulers of both signs. Vulcan is the esoteric and hierarchical
ruler of Taurus and Vulcan rules the 3rd decanate of Capricorn.
Just
as Taurus and Sagittarius contributed to synthetic vision, Taurus
and Capricorn, in the more highly evolved disciple or initiate do
so even more completely. The third eye is the eye of synthesis and
from the mountain of initiation ruled by Capricorn, synthetic vision
is conferred.
Both
signs are also related to that which has been called the diamond soul
or the perfection of the causal body. Taurus
ruling all things precious and of value is inevitably connected to
the priceless jewel in the lotus which represents the completion of
the Temple of Solomon.
Capricorn
with its connection to the mineral kingdom, further accentuated by
its distribution of the 1st and 7th rays and itself being the sign
of all-crystallizing processes, is also inevitably connected to the
jewel. That jewel has been called the diamond and the hardest of all
gems is certainly related to this hardest of all signs.
Thus
although there is a materialistic bias to these two signs on the lower
turn of the spiral, on the higher turn they represent the completion
of the process which builds the egoic lotus and they are connected
with the radiance of light which pours forth from the perfected jewel
in the lotus.
Remember
again how the theme of light is found in the spiritual mantrams for
both Taurus and Capricorn. Taurus, "I see and when the eye is
single, all is illumined." And Capricorn, "Lost am I in
light supernal yet on that light I turn my back."
So
these signs, earthy though they be, demonstrate as signs associated
with high initiation. They are also united by a close relation to
the function of will, namely spiritual will which is further strengthened
by their close relation to Vulcan.
The
Taurean once under the influence of Vulcan, moulds all personality
reasons according to the spiritual will, bringing the personality
into shape and right form. The Capricornian, especially in that stage
of development which is near the 3rd initiation, also wields spiritual
will with great power.
This
is further accentuated by the power of Saturn. Vulcan and Saturn,
in alignment, create an irresistible disciplining and shaping force.
So just as Taurus/Capricorn represent the material establishment on
a lower turn of the spiral, they represent the hierarchical establishment
and divine law and wisdom on a higher turn of the spiral. They produce
together the pressure which shapes the diamond and the pressure which
brings all personality living in line with the spiritual will via
their dual rulership by Venus exoterically in
the
case of Taurus and hierarchically in the case of Capricorn, the Ajna
centre is a point of focus for each sign. The ajna centre is a point
of illumined and synthetic vision for the Taurean and of vision, illumination
and power for the Capricornian initiate. The wisdom eye becomes fully
empowered in the case of the advanced Capricornian and the state of
the unicorn of God is reached.
Although
in the early days the Capricornian can be the earth bound soul and
the Taurean can be immersed in selfish desire, later they share a
high degree of luminosity. Through the potency of these two signs,
the light and power of the soul, indeed pervades earthly substance
and walks the earth in human form.
The
higher types of Capricornian and Taurean individuals share the capacity
to detach from and subdue the restless emotional nature for the Taurean
masters desire and the Capricornian becomes the one who crosses the
water onto the safe and dry land —that land of the rising sun beyond
the veil of illusion and the sea of glamour.
It
can be seen how powerful is the 5th ray in these two signs and how
much they contribute to establishing stably the human being, as a
member of the 5th kingdom of nature. They contribute to the hardening
process, the firing process through which the human being is safely
confirmed as a soul and has thus become truly human.
What
amazes me is that how many more significant similarities there may
be than differences. In fact, it may be quite true that not only people
are more alike than they are different but that the signs themeslves
maybe more alike than they are different. I think the capacity to
move towards synthesis is the ability to see more and more things
in common. Taken together the will of God is enunciated through the
word and divine sound creates the divine manifestation according to
divine law.
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