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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Sagittarius
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| 1.
The Bull |
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1.
The Centaur, the Archer, the Arrow |
| 2.
Esoteric Mantram: I see, and when the eye is opened, all is
illumined. |
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2.
Esoteric Mantram: I see the goal. I reach the goal and see another.
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| 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 food be
sought. |
| 4.
Quality of Light: The penetrating Light of the Path |
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4.
Quality of Light: A beam of directed, focused Light |
| 5.
Element: Earth Sign |
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5.
Element: Fire Sign |
| 6.
Fixed Cross |
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6.
Mutable or Common Cross |
| 7.
Transmits R4 constellationally |
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7.
Transmits R4, R5 and R6 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) Sagittarius transmits
R2, R3 and R6 through Jupiter, the Earth and Mars—its three
planetary rulers on three levels—exoteric, esoteric and hierarchical..
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| 9.
Color: deep blue |
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9.
Color: rich blue |
| 10. Creative Hierarchy number
III (unmanifested), characterized by “Light thro’ Knowledge”
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10.
Creative Hierarchy number VI (manifested), the Lunar Lords,
or Sacrificial Fires. |
| 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 instinct-directing, ‘soul-ward’ orienting,
‘form-abstractive’ first initiation; with the fierily-baptizing,
ideal-containing, de-glamorizing, clear-eyed second initiation,
and with the direction-choosing, outward-bound, adventuring,
nirvanic sixth initiation—the initiation of Decision.
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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. Sagittarius
can be reasonably associated with the insistently driving,
aspiring, fiery solar plexus center; with the instinctively-hunting,
passion-driven sacral center, and even with the center
at the base of the spine, where the latent fire (Mars)
awaits its rising; Earth (with its first ray Monad and a symbol
identical to the fourfold structure of the base center) is
the esoteric ruler of Sagittarius, connecting it to that lowest
center. The personality-directing, clear-seeing, force controlling
ajna center should also be influenced strongly by Sagittarius,
at a relatively high point in the evolutionary process.
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| 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 Sagittarius guides the Monad on its descent into
material immersion, and, again, through an inherently flawless
sense of direction, guides the Monad upon its path of
return. Sagittarius contributes to the conviction of “monadic
destiny”, and destination. |
| 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—Sagittarius is focused in both buddhi
and higher manas—the abstract mind. Sagittarius transmits
the fourth ray, which relates to the fourth, or buddhic,
plane and the principle of buddhi. Sagittarius
is one of the intuitive signs. (EA 177) In Sagittarius,
intuition (fourth ray, second principle) governs aspiration
(sixth ray—which Sagittarius also transmits) (cf. EA 178) Sagittarius
is at once philosophical (utilizing the abstract mind) and intuitive.
The blend of buddhi and higher manas may be called
“universal or spiritual mind” which Sagittarius expresses in
relation to Mercury.
(EA 369) |
| 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—Sagittarius can be seen
as the will of the Solar Angel to inspire its personality to
a state of aspiration through the presentation of an elevating
vision of future spiritual possibilities. As well, when the
personality errs (as oft it does), Sagittarius represents the
‘guiding beam of light’ which offers a secure sense of spiritual
direction—directing, at length, to the mountain of initiation.
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| 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—Sagittarius can be identified with the
directing, thought-projecting power of the lower
mental nature and its eventual responsiveness to intuitive
guidance; with the passional and eventual aspirational
processes of the astral nature; with the vibrancy and
buoyancy of the etheric nature; and with the general
tendency to energetic activity of the dense physical
nature. Sagittarius is particularly associated with the integrated,
one-pointed, disciplic personality.(The vehicular focus and its degree of prominence,
depends upon the stage of evolutionary development.)
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| 17. Stage within a Preliminary
Fourfold Meditative Process: Magnetization |
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17. Stage
of Meditative Consciousness: Inspiration. “Sagittarius—Inspiration—Preparation for initiation. Soul inspires personality
life. Soul expresses itself through personality. The Initiate.”
(EA 229) |
| 18. The Choice of Values (Desires)
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18. The
Choice of Direction |
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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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Sagittarius
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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 principally of the third aspect of divinity
because it is the third fire sign. “From Aries comes cosmic fire; from Sagittarius comes
planetary fire; and from Leo comes solar fire; and each of these
fires ‘clears the way by burning’ for the expression of the three
divine aspects: spirit (Aries), soul (Leo) and body (Sagittarius).”
(EA 293) Expressive of the second or consciousness
aspect, through its majority of soft-line constellation and planetary
rays. |
| 2.
Cosmically, preeminently associated with the Pleiades.
“…he 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.
Definite cosmic association with the Pleiades and probably with
the Little Bear (particularly Polaris—the Pole Star). “Pleiades—Gemini/Sagittarius—Mercury”
(EA 50) “Gemini—Sagittarius—Mercury (which
are an expression of the Pleiades) enable the Probationary Disciple
to pass on to the Path of Accepted Discipleship.” “…The Pointers;
these point to the Pole star which is at this time a major ‘star
of direction’.” (EA 195) It should be noted that Sagittarius is
a major sign of direction. If Leo and Aries rule
the two Pointers, then the third fire sign, Sagittarius, should
be connected with Polaris. Also, Sirius, Gemini and Sagittarius
probably formed a triangle at the time of man’s individualization.
(cf. EA 355) Sagittarius and Betelgeuse are related to the third
cosmic path: “Source— Betelgeuse, via the sign Sagittarius.” (EA
1257) |
| 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 Sagittarius: a) Lyra—the Seven
Stringed Harp; b) Ara—the Altar; c) Draco—the Serpent of Wisdom
(LOH 166-167) |
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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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Sagittarius
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| 1.
The Moon is exalted in Taurus. |
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1.
Sagittarius rules the Creative Hierarchy of Lunar Lords. |
| 2.
Earth has an especially close relation to the constellation Taurus.
(EA 383) |
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2.
Earth is the esoteric ruler of Sagittarius. |
| 3.
Mars is in detriment in Taurus. |
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3.
Mars is the hierarchical ruler of Sagittarius. |
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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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Sagittarius
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| 1.
Taurus transmits the fourth ray constellationally.
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In
Comparison With |
2.
Sagittarius transmits the fourth ray constellationally.
Further, Sagittarius is the fourth sign of the zodiac
upon the clockwise wheel, numbering from Pisces. (cf. also EA 357) Earth has a close relationship
to the fourth ray through its planetary order (fourth from
the Sun if Vulcan is counted) and its symbol. (the fourfold, even-armed
cross within a circle). Mars, the “God of War” must be related
to the lower aspect of the fourth ray—that which
produces the conflict which precedes harmony. |
| 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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3.
Jupiter, the exoteric ruler of Sagittarius, transmits the second
ray, most probably through its soul. Earth, the esoteric ruler
of Sagittarius, transmits the second ray through its second
ray soul (EA 619). |
| 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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4.
Sagittarius is the ninth sign of the zodiac on the reversed
wheel. Nine is the number of the number three.
The third ray has a 900 year cycle. (EPI 348-349). The Earth, esoteric ruler of Sagittarius,
transmits the third ray as its personality ray. Mars serves
as the astral body to a third ray Entity. |
| 4.
Venus is the exoteric ruler of Taurus and transmits the fifth
ray. |
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4.
Sagittarius transmits the fifth ray constellationally.
Further, Sagittarius is the fifth sign on the clock-wise
wheel and hence, has numerical affinity with the fifth
ray. Mars, the hierarchical ruler, has strong fifth ray
relations, through its orange color and its connection to science
and the five senses. |
| 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.
Sagittarius transmits the sixth ray constellationally—with
especial strength. Numbering the signs by polarities (Aries-Libra,
Taurus-Scorpio, etc.), Sagittarius is the sixth in order, giving
it numerical affinity with the sixth ray. Jupiter, the
exoteric ruler, has possible sixth ray associations through
enthusiasm and the “worship” aspect of ritual Mars, the hierarchical
ruler, transmits the sixth ray. |
| 7.
Vulcan, the esoteric and hierarchical ruler of Taurus, transmits
the first ray. |
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7.
Earth, the esoteric ruler of Sagittarius, transmits the first
ray monadically. (EA 619) Mars (and its School) are expressive
of 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. |
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11.
Jupiter, the exoteric ruler, transmits the seventh ray
through “ritualistic worship” (EA
648, 660) |
| 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. |
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13.
See #3 above. |
| 14.
The Moon, exalted in Taurus, is closely connected to the third
ray. (EA 280) |
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14.
See #3 above. |
| 15.
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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15.
See #11 above. |
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| General
Qualitative Comparisons, Contrasts and Pragmatic Descriptors |
General
Qualitative Comparisons, Contrasts
and Pragmatic Descriptors
Taurus
Rushes Blindly, Until Sagittarius Directs (EA
332)
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Taurus
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In Comparison
With
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Sagittarius
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| 1.
Shamballa |
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1.
The Lunar Lords and the Animal Kingdom |
| 2.
The Illumined Sage |
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2.
The Prophet |
| 3.
The Farmer |
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3.
The Hunter |
| 4.
The Land-owner |
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4.
The Nomad, Vagabond, Adventurer |
| 5.
The Tortoise |
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5.
The Hare |
| 6.
The Hammer |
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6.
The Arrow |
| 7.
Concreteness of mind; practicality |
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7.
Abstractness of mind; idealism |
| 8.
“Taurus—Desire—the incentive to evolutionary unfoldment in the
human kingdom” (EA 495) |
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8.
“Sagittarius—Direction—expression of the intuition” (EA 495) |
| 9. Taurus—for the Undeveloped
Man: “Selfish desire. The Light of Earth.” (EA
332) |
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9.
Sagittarius—for the Undeveloped Man: “Self-centeredness. Experimental
approach.” (EA 333) |
| 10. Taurus—for the Advanced Man:
“Aspiration. The Light of Love.” (EA
332) |
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10.
Sagittarius—for the Advanced Man: “One-pointedness. Directed
approach.” (EA 333) |
| 11. Taurus—for the Disciple/Initiate:
“Illumined living. The Light of Life.” (EA
332) |
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11.
Sagittarius—for the Disciple/Initiate: “The Director of man.
The controller of the Gate. (EA 333) |
| 12. Yearly Opportunity in Relation
to Taurus: When the Sun is in Taurus, an individual may cultivate |
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12.
Yearly Opportunity in Relation to Sagittarius: When the Sun
is in Sagittarius the disciple may “endeavour to practice ‘one-pointedness’
along some one line” (EA 564) |
| 13.
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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13.
The Life of the Christ from a Sagittarian Perspective: “The
Sagittarian energy enabled Him to say, when confronted with
full knowledge of the imminent sacrifice which He would have
to make: ‘I must go up to Jerusalem,’ and, we read, He then
‘set His face’ and trod the Path of the Saviour, leading to
the liberation of humanity.” ( EA 565) |
| 14.
The Light itself |
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14.
The Vision of what the Light reveals |
| 15.
The “Clear Cold Light”—beyond the abstraction of the higher
mental plane |
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15.
The Web of Higher Mind--abstraction |
| 16.
Pure Reason (connected with Wisdom) |
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16.
Philosophical thought |
| 17.
Divinity on the planes of earth |
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17.
Transcendentalism |
| 18.
Bestowing form |
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18. Seeing
the significance of form |
| 19.
‘Here’ |
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19.
‘Elsewhere’, beyond |
| 20.
More Tamasic—initially |
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20.
More Rajasic—initially |
| 21.
Extremes |
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21.
Temperance and balance achieved |
| 22.
Immobility—initially |
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22.
Readily active |
| 23.
Slow and stead treading of the Path |
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23.
Speed upon the Path |
| 24.
Blinded by emotion |
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24.
Blinded by idealism |
| 25.
Blind violence |
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25.
Fanaticism—violence supported by an apparently ‘justifiable’
cause |
| 26.
Blind rushing forward (ESE, MSE) |
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26.
Clear-seeing movement forward |
| 27.
Stronger in the will nature |
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27.
Strong in focused ardor |
| 28.
Driving, pushing |
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28.
Arousing, uplifting |
| 29.
Irresistible momentum |
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29.
Deflectable |
| 30.
Weight, gravity |
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30.
Elevation, anti-gravity |
| 31.
Heavy-handed |
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31.
Deft, adroit, well-aimed |
| 32.
“directed desire…producing manifestation” (EA 230 |
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32.
“the directed and controlled life of the disciple” (EA 230) |
| 33.
Basically conservative (ESE, MSE) |
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33.
Basically progressive (except in certain matters of religion)
(MSE) |
| 34.
Gathering, accumulation |
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34.
Generosity, giving forth |
| 35.
Aggressive, charging |
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35.
Taking flight |
| 36.
Immovable |
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36.
Responsive |
| 37.
Stiff, and resistant to change |
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37.
Loose and embracing change |
| 38.
Self-will, stubborn (ESE, MSE) |
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38.
Opinionated, intolerant (ESE, MSE) |
| 39.
Slow to respond |
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39.
Quick to respond |
| 40.
Reliable and steady (MSE) |
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40.
Misguided; erratic (ESE) |
| 41.
A slave to habit; ‘routinized’ |
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41.
Seeking freedom |
| 42.
Stubborn fixity, “stay at home”; inertia |
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42.
Adventurous mobility and travel; “journey afar” |
| 43.
Circumscribing |
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43.
Explorative |
| 44.
Stodgy, plodding |
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44.
Jaunty , leaping |
| 45.
Predictable |
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45.
Spontaneous |
| 46.
Earthy practicality |
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46.
Philosophical idealism |
| 47.
Earth-loving |
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47.
‘Heaven-bound’ (though some types have a great love for the
Earth also) |
| 48.
“Earth-bound” |
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48.
Flying above the earth |
| 49.
Security-conscious |
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49.
Risk-taking |
| 50.
Repetitive |
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50.
Spontaneous |
| 51.
Strong sense of rhythm |
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51.
Arrhythmic |
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| Similarities
and Points of Cooperation Between the Influences |
Similarities
and Points of Cooperation
Between the Zodiacal Influences
of Taurus & Sagittarius
Both
have vision. At
first sight these would seem to be signs which are profoundly different
in their nature and in many respects they are.
However,
note the special relationship existing between Taurus and Sagittarius
explained by the phrase, "Taurus rushes blindly until Sagittarius
directs." Every archer, Sagittarius needs the Bulls eye, Taurus
with which to aim.
Both
of these signs are closely connected with the concept of sight
and vision. They are consequently both related to the Ajna centre
which is both an illuminative and directing centre.
The
integrated personality achieved with the full development of the
Ajna centre is a personality capable of directing itself forward
according to its own will. The qualities of both Taurus and Sagittarius
can therefore be seen active. Sagittarius is the visionary and the
Ajna centre is the centre which bestows vision.
Both
Taurus and Sagittarius can produce the seer, or philosopher. The
philosophical synthesis sought by the higher type of Sagittarian
is related to the opening of the wisdom eye, the eye of Shiva with
its synthetic vision. Both the signs are strongly related to the
energy of aspiration.
At
a fairly advanced stage of human development, Taurus rules the light
of aspiration and Sagittarius, associated as it is with that creative
hierarchy known as the lunar lords and having a hierarchical rulership
by Mars, is likewise connected with the upward orientation of the
desire nature or aspiration. Although in the early days Taurus is
inert and slow moving, once it gathers momentum it moves rapidly
as does the advanced Sagittarian once he has overcome the tendency
towards changeable and erratic paths.
Both
signs are related to what the Tibetan has called the "level
table land.", Taurus to the plains and Sagittarius to rapid
travel upon those plains in search of the mountain of initiation.
Taken
together, a great steadying of the perceptual gaze will result from
the combined influences of these two signs. The achieved vision
will be true and illumined but these are signs related to the earth
as well. There has always been a special relationship between the
earth and the sign Taurus, one of the earthiest of signs and the
esoteric ruler of Sagittarius is likewise the earth.
Both
of these signs have a great appreciation for the natural life and
for the beauties of nature. Both bring in the fourth ray.
Both are united in body consciousness. Interestingly they both share
the 4th ray of struggle and beauty although Sagittarius likewise
distributes the 5th and the 6th and is therefore very active in
relation to humanity during this world period.
Taurus
relates very much to the physical body as well as to the desire
nature and Sagittarius does so likewise. The so-called wisdom of
the body is something much appreciated by the Sagittarian. Let it
be remembered whereas the first fire sign Aries rules monad, Leo
rules the soul and Sagittarius rules the body. The Taurean, always
close to nature, likewise appreciates the wisdom of the body.
Actually
the wisdom of the body is the state of the etheric body and the
response of the various energies flowing through that etheric body
to various contacts in the 3 worlds and above.
Taurus,
let it be remembered, relates to prana and hence to the vitality
which courses through the etheric body and the polarity Gemini/Sagittarius
to the structure and mobility of the etheric body itself, the movement
of currents within the etheric body. Both of these signs are known
for their pursuit of wisdom.
The
wisdom pursued by the Taurean is more practical in nature. That
pursued by the Sagittarian, more philosophical and takes in a wider
range of thought—yet both are lovers of wisdom.
Interestingly,
the eye of Shiva is called the wisdom eye—this is the eye of the
seer with which both of these signs are so closely connected. The
interest in philosophy also extends to an interest in ethics—again
practical ethical behavior is stressed by the Taurean and high-minded
ethics arrived at through cross-cultural comparison are stressed
by the Sagittarian.
Both
share a refusal to be moved: DN 86 re Sag. Refusal to be moved.
Both
share initial strong desire orientation—followed by quest for mentality
Both
of these signs are connected with two major points of orientation.
Taurus with the star Alcyone around which our solar system revolves
and Sagittarius with the center of the galaxy around which our entire
cosmic atom revolves.
In
the early days of evolution, both of these signs maybe blind and
misguided. Taurus will be blinded by instincts and Sagittarius by
narrow, fanatical, overly intense desire. As a result there may
be much blundering forward and running towards useless goals. The
natives of neither sign managed to hit the target. But eventually
certainty of sight is achieved in both signs.
Interestingly
the 3rd eye opens through the stimulation of the pituitary and pineal
glands. This eye is only stimulated when the forces of the body
are dedicated to higher purposes—which is a Taurean dynamic and
when the aspiration is consistently directed towards lofty aims—Sagittarian
dynamic.
So
it can be seen that right aspiration, right values under ethics
will stimulate the opening of the eye of vision so closely associated
with these signs. Taurus learns to refuse the lure of lower desire
and Sagittarius aims towards lofty things. The result is that the
transforming fire can rise and stimulate those etheric and physical
organs within the brain which confer higher sight—heights of psychism
can therefore be achieved in both signs.
Both
signs are intimately related to food. Taurus is magnetized towards
food for earthly gratification and also for the accumulation of
pranic wealth. Sagittarius is ever the hunter and in order to sustain
the body the hunt must proceed. Therefore the evolutionary mantram
of Sagittarius is, "Let food be thought."
Let
it be remembered that the earth related to both Taurus and Sagittarius
is the symbol of the etheric body and the earthly pranas which sustain
that body. In this way both Taurus and Sagittarius are related to
guaranteeing the survival of the human organism, each seeking vitality
in different ways.
Taurus
also seeks that vitality through agriculture and Sagittarius through
the domestication of animals which can be used for food. This is
a later stage following upon the hunting stage.
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