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Tapestry of the Gods Volume III by Michael D. Robbins (c) Astro-Rayology in progress Scorpio & Ray 3 Introduction - Expression in the self-centered - Expression in developed man - Expression in disciples and initiates - Directives - Mantra - Symbols - Contrasts - Similarities - Famous People

Sun or Ascendant in Scorpio with Ray 3   .	Sun Scorpio (or Ascendant Scorpio), R3P (or R3S) Plus Constellationally Transmitted R4 A moderate mutual reinforcement of ray and astrological energies emerges through the third ray associations related to Mars, Pluto and Mercury, the three rulers of Scorpio. Mars represents the emotional vehicle of a great third ray Entity, and Pluto may have third ray components in relation to its monadic ray {purely speculative, but an a monadic ray which relates to the intelligence aspect of divinity is reasonable}. The strongest third ray association is with Mercury, being its probable personality ray. A appropriate category of reinforcement would be Mild by Rulership. For the ordinary individual and even for the disciple, the third ray associations of Mars or Pluto are remote at best. The third ray of Mercury is much more accessible, but Mercury is the hierarchical ruler, and therefore, significantly available only to initiates. Further, the third ray of Mercury probably expresses on a personality level, and not through the soul or monad of that planet, and hence, would not be as significant to initiates. A slight additional reinforcement of this combination comes through the exalted planet Uranus, which can reasonably be hypothesized to have a third ray personality. At least, we know that Uranus does transmit the third ray {EA 138}, but that it is not its principal ray. For Uranus, ray seven is so accentuated {almost necessarily the soul ray}, and ray one is given as an “esoteric” ray {EP I 420}. Only the personality ray remains as a possibility. No significant decanate reinforcements occur.
Selfish, Self-Centered or Self-Serving Human Being	Selfish, Self-centered or Self-Serving Human Being The stealth and deceptiveness of the selfish, self-centered Scorpio person combine with the manipulativeness and deceit induced within the insufficiently spiritualized personality by the third ray. The Serpent of Illusion wraps the human soul in its coils. Maya flourishes and deception rules. Ensnared by the subconscious nature. The Hydra schemes to get what it desires. The spider awaits its prey. Espionage and entrapment. The truth is covered, The lie creates a false world. (Josef Goebbels was born in Scorpio with a powerful third ray) The most powerful Hydra heads with this combination are: sex, money, fear, ambition, pride and separativeness. The third aspect of divinity (by fair means or foul) seeks to strangle the second aspect in its tentacles. Selfish strategy. Plots, cabals and treachery. Covert financial manipulations. “Cornering the market”. Greed and acquisitiveness. The theft of vitality and of the means whereby life can be lived. Every form of intelligent selfishness. Treachery moves towards its goal undetected. Cloaked in impenetrable obscurity. Twisted psychological motivations. Sinister (left-handed) motives. Conspiracy theories and those to whom such theories refer. Suspicion and paranoia. The hidden enemy of the Light.
Advanced Human Being; Aspirant; Disciple: Additionally, where relevant, combine Ascendant Sign with the ray of either the ray of the personality or soul.	Advanced Human Being; Aspirant; Disciple Additionally, where relevant, combine Ascendant Sign, Scorpio, with the third ray as either the ray of the personality or soul. The capacity for subtle understanding and a comprehension of the matrix of causality—characteristics of the advancing Scorpio individual—combine with a wide and diversified knowledgeability induced within the spiritually unfolding personality by the third ray. The development of subtlety of mind. The often shocking emergence of the hidden truth. An intricate network of hidden causes come to light. The capacity to foresee many usually unsuspected eventualities. Journalism and reporting which bring abuses to light. “Muckraking”. Hidden financial manipulations are exposed. “Department of Intelligence” within the “War Department”. On the Path of Discipleship: detecting the movements of the subconscious nature. On the Path of Discipleship: learning to outsmart the subconscious and instinctual forces. On the Path of Discipleship: strategic financial planning to finance good works. On the Path of Discipleship: planning strategic attacks on the enemies of light and love—whether internal or external. On the Path of Discipleship: subtle personal intelligence ‘colludes’ with the internal and external Forces of Light and Love. The intelligent personality forms an alliance with the soul.
Advanced Disciple; the Initiate: Additionally, where relevant, combine Ascendant Sign with the ray as either the ray of the personality or soul.	Advanced Disciple; the Initiate Additionally, where relevant, combine Ascendant Sign, Scorpio, with the third ray as either the ray of the personality or soul. The illumination and ‘disillusionment’ of the mind—achievements possessed by the soul-infused disciple/initiate born in or under the sign Scorpio—combine with the great acuity of mind induced within the soul or spiritualized personality by the third ray. The third ray has been called “the acute energy of divine mental perception” (R&I 558). One who has greater-than-usual access to the “secrets of the Mind of God”. Detecting the hidden, occult aspects of the Diving Plan. The mind is elevated to a high position. Mercury (monadically hypothesized to be upon the ‘fifth-to-third’ ray) is the hierarchical ruler of Scorpio. The blending of buddhi (Scorpio) and manas (the third ray). The philosophical approach (third ray) to the realm of intuition (Scorpio). Having the intricacy of mind to follow the manifold twists and turns in the Gordian Knot of Illusion. One who can untie the “Gordian Knot”. Disentangling the World Illusion. Able to detect a lie immediately. Able to foresee the many and varied undesirable consequences of erroneous thought. One who can move swiftly and efficiently in darkened areas. An acutely intelligent strategist for the implementation of the Divine Plan. One who has learned swiftly and skillfully to detach from all mayavic, glamorous or illusory patterns. Knowing the “game of the world” and mastering it for the sake of helping the Hierarchy. One who is intelligently-free from the World Illusion and able to plan with God for the execution of God’s Plan.
Directives (On Behalf of Humanity and the One Great Work. These are Meant to be Suggestive; Your Intuition Will Supply the Directives and Counsels Most Suitable to You)	Directives and Counsels for Scorpio 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) Achieve Victory Over The Spirit Of Criticism Acquire Knowledge In Depth Alchemize The Forces Of Matter Analyze The Forces Of Mara Apply Yourself To Solving The Mystery Of Time And Space Articulate Trenchantly Attack Faulty, Illogical Thinking Avoid Ensnarement Battle With Confusion—Clarify Be A Deep Thinker Be A Forerunner Of The Light—Preparing Its Way—By Encountering Darkness And Discriminating It From The Light Be A Warrior In The Cause Of Mental Clarity Bring Intelligent Balance To The Struggle Amongst The Three Lower Vehicles, And Between These Vehicles And The Soul Break the Enemy’s Secret Code Build A Threefold Foundation Of Regenerated Substance—Transmuted And Transformed Clear Away Impediments To The Intelligent Understanding Of Concepts Communicate In Depth Compete With Your Own Stupidity Comprehend The Material Origin Of Sin Conceal That Which Must Remain Secret Conquer Ignorance And Stupidity Contend With Yourself For Ever More Ingenious Solutions Control Emotion Through The Exercise Of Intelligence Create Secret Codes And Encryptions For “Intelligence” Operations Creatively Find Hidden Or Unsuspected Paths To The Goal Cross The Threshold Of Darkness In Search Of The Patterns Of Divine Mind Defeat Dishonesty Decipher The World Illusion Demonstrate Depth Of Reasoning Deprive Yourself Of Unworthy Avenues Of Escape Destroy The Web Of Obstructive Thoughtforms Detach From Excessive Complexity Develop Economic Power Die To The Manipulative Mentality Dig Into An Understanding Of Material Processes Disclose The Laws Of Thought Discover Foundational Economic Formulas Discriminate Between The Pairs Of Opposites, Thus Clarifying Their Roles In The ‘Great War’ Disengage From Destructive Entanglements Diversify Investments Do Battle With Your Mind Draw Up The Plans For A Program Of Regeneration Eliminate Deceit Elude Evil Tendencies Escape From Bondage Exhume And Apply Ancient Mantra Expose Corruption Exterminate Indirection And Innuendo Fathom The Divine Plan Fight For The Creative Use Of The Mind Finance The “Good Fight” Find The Psychological Roots Of Mental Pride And Get Rid Of It Forfeit Unfair Advantage Foresee Methods Of Dealing With Drastic Change Gain A Broad Perspective Upon The Subject Of Death Get To The Root Of The Meaning Of Time And Space Give Up Materialism Give Voice To Arcane Knowledge Go To The Roots Of Conceptualization Grasp The Secret Of Triplicity And The “Trinity” Humble Yourself Before The Love Of The Soul—Which Is Greater Than Your Own Intelligence Intelligently Expose Treachery And Underhandedness Interpret That Which Is Seen With Deep Insight And Acumen Invest In Financial Operations Which Will Support The Expression Of The Plan Investigate The Causes Of Genius (Howard Gardner) Intensify Your Power Of Thought Interpret The Meaning Of Sin And Evil Keep Silence—Silently Weave Keep The Records Telling The Story Of The Progress Of The Light Emerging From Darkness Kill Out Material Ambition Let Reason Conquer Ignorance Live Through And Survive The Evolutionary Phase Of Mental Overstimulation Lose Interest In The World Maya Maneuver Intelligently In The Great Battle Outsmart The “Serpent Of Illusion” Overcome The Limitations Of Mental Reasoning Pass Bravely And Intelligently Through The “Forest Of Error” Penetrate Into The Field Of Divine Mental Perception Plan For the Alleviation Of Disaster Plan For The Coming Of Death Plan With Foresight And Keep Your Own Counsel Probe Deeply For Creative Solutions Produce Enigmatic Combinations Provide Power For Locomotion Purge Yourself Of Material Selfishness Raise Money To Promote Better Communication Reason Deeply--Profoundly Rebuild The Material Foundation Refuse To Lie Reject Duplicity Relinquish Rationalizations And Excuses Remember Those Experiences Almost Lost In The Depths Of The Subconscious Renew The Power Of The Thinking Process Renounce The Tyranny Of Thoughtforms Repulse The Personality And Its Processes Research The Nature Of The Thinking Process Resurrect The Kundalini Fire—The Fire Of Matter Reveal Unwritten, Unspoken Aspects Of History Secure All Needed Resources See Into The Machinations Of The Instinctual Nature Separate The Values Of The Soul From The Tempting Tendencies Of The Personality Skillfully Deal With Catastrophe And Crisis Slay The Dragon Of Illusion Stop Evading The Soul—Face It Courageously Strategize In Silence Struggle To Cease Deceiving Yourself Think Deeply And Thoroughly On How To Achieve Economic Well-Being Trap Evil Doers Transform Your Material Nature Via The Holy Spirit Transmute Impracticality Into Skill In Action Uncover The Mainspring Of Creative Thinking Undermine The Roots Of Nescience Understand The Economy Deeply Unify The Lower Four—Let The Soul Conquer The Brahmic Aspect Unravel The Skeins Of Fate And Karma Unveil The Mysteries Of The Mind Of God Use The Mind To Destroy The Mind—Rise Above The Limitations Of Thought Vanquish The Mental Hydra Veil And Yet Reveal; Disclose And Yet Conceal; Cover And Uncover Vitalize Renovations Wield Thought As An Agent Of Beneficent Destruction Wrest The Light From Dark Places And Thus, Illuminate The Lotus
Mantra	Mantra for Scorpio and the Third Ray Mantram for the Disciple’s Consciousness I struggle in my mind to understand the deeper meaning of this most confusing battle twixt my higher and my lower self; let the Purpose of the Triad be revealed; let the Purpose which I am and which I must express be known. Mantram for the Initiate’s Consciousness “Purpose Itself Am I”—a Purpose Known and Understood, when Standing in Triadal Light Triumphant—Victorious through Buddhic Love and Atmic Power.
Proposed Symbol, Image, or Scene	Proposed Symbol/Image for R3/Scorpio Alert and at the center of the planetary ‘Web of Life’, the perspicacious Weaver, sagaciously surveys the tangled threads of worldly maya, then creatively reweaves the web according to the pattern long-intended by God’s Plan Divine.
Discover Potentials to be Derived from Energetic Contrasts	Discover Potentials to be Derived from Energetic Contrasts Between Scorpio 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. Scorpio In Comparison With R3 Transmits R4 Constellationally.   R3 Scorpio rulers transmit R6, R1 and R4.   R3 Color: crimson and possibly (on a hypothetical color-scale incrementally related to the chromatic musical scale) greenish-blue, blue or blue-indigo. (A color-chromatic scale has fourteen steps and a musical chromatic scale only twelve—hence the discrepancies and alternatives. The shading of decanates may offer a partial solution.) Black is a strong but non-chromatic possibility.   Color: green, yellow or black. Note: possibly SOL or G.   Note: FA or F. Pervades solar plexus, sacral and base of spine centers. Expression through throat and ajna centers is possible via hierarchical Mercury.   Expresses through the throat chakra and (to a degree) through the sacral chakra, also through the spleen as planetary prana, and, quite reasonably, through the ajna center when that center represents the spiritual triad Creative Hierarchy number IV/IX, unliberated.   Creative Hierarchy number I, liberated, and Creative Hierarchy number III/VIII, unliberated. Hypothesized as especially expressive in relation to the Animal Kingdom via Mars, the Human Kingdom via Mercury and R4, the Kingdom of Souls via Mercury and R4.   Related to the Animal Kingdom and the Kingdom of Planetary Lives. Strongly involved with the processes of the astral body.   More connected to the mental and physical bodies. Engaging in physical combat.   Shrinking from physical combat; sneaking away. May fight with thoughts and words. Inner conflict.   Rationalizing, self-justifying. Confrontational   Evasive Experiential   Abstracted Research to discover knowledge.   Manipulation of existing knowledge, or thinking to arrive at knowledge. Seeking the destruction of the hindering form—eventually.   Seeking the mending and sustainment of the hindering form—at first, though untying all the knots of ignorance—eventually. Battle-scarred   Mental identification helps avoid battle. Scorpionic processes reveal the “Sun God”.   Ray tends to support the ‘Dominion of the Moon’—the processes of matter and form, though Divine Mind eventually comes to the rescue. Immorality   Amorality Related to sex as a psychological process   Generically related to sex as a procreative, form-producing process
Discover Potentials to be Derived from Energetic Similarities	Discover Potentials to be Derived from Energetic Similarities Between Scorpio 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. Maya and Illusion: Both Scorpio and the third ray are closely related to the factors of maya and illusion. In lower Scorpio it is said, “Let maya flourish and deception rule”. The third ray is the “Lord of Space” and “Dispenser of Time”. Space/Time is the Great Illusion itself. War with the Form: Scorpio is a sign of duality—more specifically of “conflict with duality” (EA 332). One of the dualities engaged in the ‘Scorpionic Wars’ is the form (ruled generically by ray three). Conspiring to Preserve Lunar Privilege: Both Scorpio and ray three may conspire to preserve the prerogatives of the lunar lords. Scorpio, as the Hydra, is the negativity of the threefold lunar form (expressing a ninefold corruption). Although the Moon “falls” in Scorpio, it is in Scorpio, at first, that a great (and losing) effort is made to preserve the pre-eminence of the negative lunar tendencies. The Moon and the third ray are closely related, because the Moon-chain was the third chain. The third ray, wedded to the program of the first solar system, reinforces early, lunar, Scorpio tendencies. Both become, as it were, ‘defenders of the unholy past’. Scorpio is a “triple sign” represented, symbolically, by the letter “M”, which stands for matter, and, in English, sums to 13/4 which represent the world of form. Disentangling the Consciousness from Maya: Once the tide is turned and the soul becomes the motivating force, Scorpio and the third ray cooperate in the disentanglement of the consciousness from the web of Maya. Scorpio helps the disciple “see through” illusion, glamor and maya, and the third ray (though an excellent knot-maker in the early days of evolution) knows well how rapidly to untie the very knots it has made. Thus the two, Scorpio and the third ray, bring about a successful extrication from the many tangled threads of energy and force which bind the prisoner in the lower worlds. Sexuality: Considering sexuality as within the province the third ray—the ‘Ray of Form-creation’, a line of reinforcement with Scorpio (one of the foremost signs related to sexuality) can be found. The sexual organs are ruled by the sign Scorpio, Necessarily, this sign strongly affects the sacral center, which is, as well, powerfully affected by Mars (the orthodox and esoteric ruler of Scorpio). The third ray is also closely related to the sacral center—the center whose purpose is the procreation of physical forms. Related to Processes Important at the First Three Initiations: This combination has something to offer at each of the first three initiations. There is important throat center stimulation at the first two initiations. At the first, the sexual energy of the sacral center (Scorpio) is transferred to the throat (ruled by the third ray). Scorpio (ever the ‘thief’ of vitality for good purposes of for ill) absorbs sexual vitality and raises it to the creative center. At the second initiation, there is also throat center stimulation. In this case a kind of “mental illumination” (an “illumined mind” DINA II 267) must be produced, and the throat center must no longer contribute to the entanglement of manas with kama. Mind must extricate itself from the astral body, and to this end, the third ray (“The Divine Separator”—EP I 68) labors. At the third degree, illusion must be defeated, and to this end the third aspect of the monad (correlated with the third ray) becomes active, unifying the mental field and ending its fragmentation. The mind is no longer darkened under negative Scorpio, but the full “Light of Day” shines in the mind. A releasing mental illumination is achieved (Mercury, hierarchical ruler of Scorpio, distributing the third ray as well as the fourth). The Dragon of Wisdom disentangles the illusory coils of the Serpent of Illusion.
A List of Famous Individuals for whom this combination is prominent	A List of Famous Individuals for Whom Scorpio is Either the Sun Sign or Ascendant and in Whom the Third Ray is Proposed as Prominent Andrew Carnegie— Scottish American Industrialist, Philanthropist, Endower of Libraries (Ascendant) Bill Gates— Computer Magnate, Entrepreneur, Director of Microsoft Empire (Sun Sign) Henry George— American Land Reformer and Economist who Proposed the Single Tax (Ascendant) Joseph Goebbels— Nazi Leader, Politician, Chief Propagandist (Sun Sign) Mata Hari “ Margaretha Geertruida Zelle”—Spy, Double-Agent, Prostitute, Symbol of Sex and Intrigue (Ascendant) Marc Edmund Jones— American Astrologer and Philosopher, “Dean of American Astrologers” (Ascendant) Regiomontanus— German Astrologer, Astronomer, Humanist; Devised a System of House Division (Ascendant) Bertrand Russell— Prolific English Author, Philosopher, Mathematician, Peace Activist in Later Years (Ascendant) Leon Trotsky— Russian Revolutionary, Rival of Joseph Stalin on whose Orders he was Assassinated (Sun Sign) Voltaire— 18th Century French Author, Satirist, Philosopher, Poet, Historian, Encyclopedist, Novelist (Sun Sign) Ludwig Wittgenstein— Austrian Logical Positivist Philosopher; Best Known for his Philosophy of Language (Ascendant)