Important
Foundational Relationships
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Important Foundational
Relationships
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Libra
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In Comparison
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Capricorn
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1. Esoteric Mantram: I choose the way that leads
between the two great lines of force. |
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Esoteric Mantram: Lost am I in light supernal, yet on that light
I turn my back.
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2. Exoteric/Evolutionary Mantram: And the Word
said: Let choice be made. |
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Exoteric/Evolutionary Mantram: And the Word said: Let ambition
rule and the door stand wide.
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3. Quality of Light: The Light that moves to rest
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Quality of Light: The Light of Initiation
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4. Element: Air Sign |
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Element: Earth Sign
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5. Cardinal Cross |
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Cardinal Cross
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Transmits R3 constellationally
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Transmits R1, R3 and R7 constellationally
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Secondarily, (assuredly, but not exclusively) Libra transmits
R5, R7 and R3 through Venus, Uranus and Saturn—its three planetary
rulers on three levels—exoteric, esoteric and hierarchical.
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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.
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Color: indigo. Green (strong Saturn) should not be ignored.
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Color: green
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Creative Hierarchy number III (manifested) which is number VII
(of all twelve). Lesser Builders, Conferring Form, the Triple
Flowers.
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Creative Hierarchy number V (manifested) and X of 12. Human
Personality; the Crocodiles; Makara the Mystery
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Associated with the regulatory, balancing, reorienting first
initiation; with the proportion-inducing, ideal-subduing, de-glamorizing
second initiation, and with the decisive, nirvanic sixth
initiation—the initiation of Decision.
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10.
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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Libra can be reasonably associated with the sexually-unitive,
form-generating sacral center, and with the decision-making,
force-balancing, triadally responsive ajna center. Libra
has so much of the third ray (as do its rulers Uranus and Saturn,
with Venus ruling Taurus, the sign of the throat) that throat
center influence is to be expected. Libra can be connected be
connected with the center at the base of the spine, from
which stems the Sushumna—the “royal road” to Shamballa. (cf. EA 168)
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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.
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The zodiacal signs influence the Monad of every human being
(EA 411, 637, TCF 1191); the influence from Libra governs the
‘Path of Return”, by means of which the immersed Monad regains
its originating source. (cf.
EA 168) Libra also endows the Monad with power from the
Dragon and Pleiades and ensures that the Monad performs its
part in the balancing of planetary karma, for
every Monad is a cell within the planetary Logos.
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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.
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In relation to the Triad—it can be said that Libra (the ruler
of the third manifested Creative Hierarchy—the Triple Flowers)
rules the Spiritual Triad as a whole. Within the Triad,
Libra, transmitting constellationally (exoterically) only the
third ray, and related to “super-mind”, is clearly influential
in relation to the higher mind—higher manas. Libra and
Saturn are also express through the atmic plane, and
hence are related to the principle—atma—Spiritual Will.
Not surprisingly, Libra “admits the soul” to Shamballa. Eventually,
Libra, ruling the union of all polarities, will be shown to
be related to buddhi as well.
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13. 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
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In relation to the Solar Angel, and the soul-consciousness (and
causal body) through which it expresses—Libra represents the
skill, wisdom and power of the Solar Angel to supervise a balanced
development in its personality. Libra is one of the major signs
of karma, which the Solar Angel wisely administrates
to ensure that the personality is eventually governed by the
Law of Love.
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14. 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) |
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Within the Personality—Libra can be identified with the evaluative,
judicial and decision-making processes of the lower
mental nature; with balancing and proportion-inducing
processes within the astral nature; with the harmonizing
of energy flows within the etheric nature; and, in general,
with the energetic balance of the dense physical form.
Libra has a special connection with the mental permanent
atom. (EA 302) (The vehicular focus and its degree of prominence, depends upon the
stage of evolutionary development.)
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15. 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.)
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Stage of Meditative Consciousness: Contemplation. “Libra—Contemplation—Life of soul and form is balanced. Neither dominates.
Equilibrium. An interlude wherein the soul organises itself
for battle and the personality waits. This is the probationary
path. Duality known.” (EA 228)
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Stage of Meditative Consciousness: Initiation
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The Crisis of Decision
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The Crisis of Initiation characterized by the quality of Expansion
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The Crisis of Balance (between soul and personality) leading
to Reversal (EA 101, 265)
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The Crisis of Initiation characterized by the quality of Expansion
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Wider
Relationships: Cosmic and Systemic |
Wider Relationships: Cosmic and Systemic
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Libra
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In Comparison
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Capricorn
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Expressive, principally of the third aspect of the divinity,
with an expression of the second aspect slowly emerging.”
“This sign is consequently closely
connected with the third aspect of the Godhead.” (EA 243)
“It is through a study of Libra that light upon the
third aspect will come.” (EA 244) “Libra—Divine Love—Understanding”
(EA333)
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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)
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Related cosmically to the Pleiades. “Libra—is
related to and transmits the potencies of the Pleiades.” (EA 349)
Libra is also related to the Dragon and the Dragon to the Pleiades.
“The adepts who choose this Path are called esoterically the ‘beneficent dragons,’
and the energy with which they work and the stream of living force
upon which they are found emanates from the constellation of the
Dragon, working through the zodiacal sign Libra.” (TCF 1245) D.K.
speaks of the “…buddhic force, which is transmitted via the Seven
Sisters or the Pleiades from a constellation called the Dragon…”
(TCF 1162) Libra is related to one of the stars in the Great Bear. (A triangle?—Mizar-Libra-Sun?)
(R&I 404)
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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.
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Three Constellations Connected with Libra: a) The Southern Cross;
b) Lupus—the Wolf; c) Corona—the Crown (LOH
137-138)
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Three Constellations Connected with Capricorn: a) Sagitta—the
Arrow; b) Aquila—the Eagle; c) Delphinus—the
Dolphin (LOH 175-176)
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In close association with the star Sirius, through the factor
of Karma
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In close association with the Pleiades. Also connected to Sirius
through the Solar Angels, ruled by Capricorn and coming from Sirius.
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Relationships
Between Three Levels of Planetary Rulers, and Planets in Exaltation,
Fall and Detriment |
Relationships Between Three Levels of Planetary
Rulers,
and Planets in Exaltation, Fall and Detriment
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Libra
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In Comparison
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Capricorn
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Venus is the exoteric ruler of Libra.
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Venus is the hierarchical ruler of Capricorn.
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Saturn is the hierarchical ruler of Libra and is also exalted
in this sign.
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2.
Saturn is the exoteric and esoteric ruler of Capricorn.
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Mars is in detriment in Libra.
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3.
Mars is exalted in Capricorn.
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The Sun falls in Libra.
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4.
The Sun is especially empowered in Capricorn as “all world Saviours
and Sun Gods are born in Capricorn.” (EA 169)
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Subtle
Relationships Between Rays, Zodiacal and Planetary Energies |
Subtle
Relationships Between Rays,
Zodiacal and Planetary Energies
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Libra
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In Comparison
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Capricorn
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Libra transmits the third ray, constellationally.
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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).
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Libra is the seventh sign of the zodiac on both the reversed
and ordinary wheels and, hence, has numerical affinity with the
seventh ray.
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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.
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Libra is the sixth sign on the clockwise wheel, IF one begins
counting with Pisces (which, at one point, the Tibetan does).
This mode of counting relates Libra to the sixth ray.
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3.
Venus, the hierarchical ruler of Capricorn, transmits the sixth
ray, probably monadically. (EA 595). Mars (exalted in Capricorn) transmits the sixth ray
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Libra is the second sign of the zodiac on the reversed
wheel IF one counts in polarities (Aries-Libra, Scorpio-Taurus,
Gemini-etc.). This mode of counting relates Libra to the second
ray.
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Venus, the hierarchial ruler of Capricorn, is “pure love-wisdom”,
and hence, transmits the second ray. (EA 281)
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Libra, because of its oscillatory nature, may well have some subtle
fourth ray associations—destined to emerge more in other
world periods. Venus, too, seems to have the higher more
harmonious part of the fourth ray associated with it. But
there are no direct fourth ray connections linking these
two constellations.
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5.
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)
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Venus, the exoteric ruler of Libra transmits the fifth ray.
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6. 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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Venus, exoteric ruler of Libra, is closely associated with the
sixth ray (TCF 595), and
probably transmits this ray monadically.
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7.
See #3 above.
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Venus “pure love wisdom” can be considered as transmitting the
second ray. (EA 281)
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8.
See #4 above.
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Venus, especially in Libra, seems to have some connection to the
harmony and beauty aspects of the fourth ray. These are
the “higher” aspects of this ray, just as Mars is related to the
lower aspects of the fourth ray.
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9.
See #5 above.
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Uranus, ruling Libra esoterically, transmits the seventh
ray.
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10.
See #2 above.
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Uranus transmits the first ray “esoterically”—i.e., monadically.
“Uranus is the home of ‘fire electric’.” (TCF 1154)
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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)
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Uranus expresses the third ray. (EA 138, 200)
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12.
See #1 above.
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Saturn, the hierarchical and exalted ruler of Libra, expresses
the third ray monadically, and probably through its soul
(thought this would mean that Monad and soul expressed the same
ray.
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13.
See #1 above.
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Saturn transmits the first ray.
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14.
See #11 above.
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Saturn has seventh ray associations, through its rulership
of the systemic physical and cosmic physical planes.
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15.
See #2 above.
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| General
Qualitative Comparisons, Contrasts and Pragmatic Descriptors |
General
Qualitative Comparisons, Contrasts
and Pragmatic Descriptors
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Libra
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In Comparison
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Capricorn
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Shamballa
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Hierarchy
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Libra in Relation to Shamballa: “Libra
admits the soul into the world centre which we call Shamballa,
for it is the polar opposite of Aries which is the place of
beginnings.” (EA 168)
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Capricorn in Relation to Hierarchy: “Capricorn
admits the soul into conscious participation in the life of
that world centre which we call the Hierarchy.” (EA 168)
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The Spirit of Peace
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The Ancient of Days
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The Legislator
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The Executive
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The Lawyer
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The Judge (final Authority)
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The Judge
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The Police
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The Partnership
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The Profession
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Libra—as a Sign of Crisis: “Libra—The
Crisis of Balance. The emergence of the sense of self-direction
and equilibrium. It is the point of equilibrium between soul
and form. It signifies the emergence of free choice. It is consciousness
of duality and the effort to balance the two.” (EA 265)
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Capricorn—as a Sign of Crisis: “Capricorn.—The
Crisis of Initiation. This exists in five stages and signifies
the emergence of the dominating Christ life. It means the higher
synthesis and the control of the Christ consciousness which
is group consciousness.” (EA 265-266) |
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Libra (with Leo and Capricorn) in a Triangle: “Constitute
the triangle of the father or will aspect; they mark points
of attainment, through crisis met and triumphant achievement.”
(EA 266)
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Capricorn (with Leo and Libra) in a Father-Aspect Triangle: “Constitute the triangle of the father or will aspect; they mark points
of attainment, through crisis met and triumphant achievement.”
(EA 266) |
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The Role of Libra when Dominant within the Triangle of Crisis: “H.P.B. pointed out that there came a time when the
balance was reached between spirit and matter and from that
time on the tendency of humanity was towards evolution out of
matter and not involution into matter; humanity turned towards
the Path of Return and not the Path of Outgoing; this has become
increasingly apparent.” (EA 487)
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The Role of Capricorn when Dominant within the Triangle of Crisis: “Today, Capricorn is producing a third crisis in the
long, long history of mankind—a crisis of initiation, and the
possibility of this crisis proving effective and producing the
appearance of a new kingdom of nature on Earth is steadily becoming
more and more possible.” (EA 487) |
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The Mystery or Secret of Libra: “Libra—Guards
the secret of balance, of equilibrium and finally speaks the
word which releases the initiate from the power of the Lords
of Karma.” (EA 165)
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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)
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Libra—Legislation: “the working out of the plan under spiritual and natural
law which is evolutionary in expression; this is the goal of
evolution and its expression and is steadily revealing the nature
of God, for the laws under which this solar system of ours is
governed are expressions of God's quality and character. This
is Legislation, or Libra in activity. (EA 239-240)
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Capricorn—Initiation: “the processes of initiation wherein, step by step
and stage by stage, under law and through the method of gained
experience whilst in manifestation, the creative plan is realised
in consciousness. The unfoldment of the plan is thus carried
forward through a progressed series of beginnings, of manifestations,
and of consummations—all relative in nature but leading to an
absolute consummation. This is Initiation, or activity in Capricorn.”
(EA 240)
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The Evolutionary Process in Relation to Legislation in Libra
upon the Cardinal Cross: “He
becomes his own legislator, ruling his conduct wisely, controlling
his impulses intellectually and then Libra enables him to balance
the material and the spiritual law.” (EA 240)
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The Evolutionary Process in Relation to Initiation in Capricorn
upon the Cardinal Cross: “When he has done all this, he discovers himself ready
to enter into new and deeper experiments (should I call them
experiences?) and as a participator in the divine plan and as
a cooperator in the divine purpose, he then becomes his own
initiator and is thus ready to take initiation.” (EA 240-241)
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Facing the Dweller: “…the fourth
and fifth Creative Hierarchies do the same thing [i.e., face
the two extremes] in Libra.” (EA 164)
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14.
Facing the Dweller: “Individual
man makes this discovery and faces the two extremes whilst in
the sign Capricorn;…” (EA 164)
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The sign in which balance is reached between soul and personality
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The sign which indicates the triumph of spirit over matter
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The Venusian mind expressing itself in Libra: “In Libra, the point of balance or equilibrium is attained between material
personal desire and intelligent spiritual love, for the two
qualities of cosmic desire are brought to the fore in the consciousness
in Libra and balanced one against the other.” (EA 244)
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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)
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Libra—for the Undeveloped Man: “Unbalanced fiery passion. Human
love.” (EA 333)
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Capricorn—for the Undeveloped Man: “The earthbound soul.” (EA 333)
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Libra—for the Advanced Man: “The weighing of the opposites.
Devotion and aspiration.” (EA 333)
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Capricorn—for the Advanced Man: “The one who crosses the water.
Fluid.” (EA 333)
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Libra—for the Disciple/Initiate: “Balance attained. Divine love.
Understanding.” (EA 333)
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Capricorn—for the Disciple/Initiate: “The Conqueror of death.
Initiated.” (EA 333)
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Yearly Opportunity in Relation to Libra: When the Sun is in
Libra, an individual may cultivate proportional action and response,
and both balance and equilibrium within his own energy system,
as well as between his energy system and the environment in
which it expresses.
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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.
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The Life of the Christ from a Libran Perspective: “Christ stood at the point of balance in human evolution; He stood between
the old world and the new, between the East and the West. In
the Christian era comes a ‘point of balance’ or that ‘crisis
of equilibrium’ in the human kingdom. (EA 567)
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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)
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The midway point between the material and the spiritual
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Either intensely material or intensely spiritual
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An intensely human sign ruling human love and human relations
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An hierarchical sign—the sign of initiation, and of emergence
out of the human kingdom
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Resonance with the abstract mind
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Resonance with the concrete mind and with the spiritual will—stimulated
from the plane of atma
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The sign of harmonizing interplay
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The sign of bureaucracy
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Judgment—the scales tip
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Enforcement
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The law as justice
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The law as power
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Mutuality
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Authority
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Humanism
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‘Organizationalism’
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Suppleness
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Rigidity
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At times, superficiality
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Depth, profundity
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Deep mutual exchange; responsiveness
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Inhibition
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Ease in developing rapport
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Bound in formalities
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The creativity of mutual relations—creative partnerships
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The proceduralism of large organizations
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The partnership or marriage as renovator of tradition
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The partnership or marriage as upholder of tradition
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Demand for partnership
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36.
The ability to remain in isolation
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Pleasantness
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37.
Austerity
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Warm human interaction and interplay
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38.
Coldness, frigitiy
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Joy, good humor
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39.
Often serious and morose (though good comedians do appear in
this sign)
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Colorfulness; colorful expression via changing styles
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40. Drabness; conformity and functionality
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Aestheticism
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41.
Functionalism and utilitarianism
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Embellishment
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42.
“Bare-bones”; economy
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Indulgence
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43.
Discipline
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Anarchistic tendencies—via Uranus
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44.
Highly structured expectations of social interaction—via Uranus
and the seventh ray
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More than occasional streaks of laziness
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45.
Unusual diligence
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Accommodation
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46.
The “hard-line”
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Hesitation
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47.
Speed (especially in difficult situations)
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Indecisive
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48.
Decisive—“the sure-footed mountain goat”
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Indefiniteness arising from holding the middle position
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49.
Definiteness arising from conformity to law, tradition and policy
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Finesse; gracefulness
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50.
At times awkwardness—especially when spontaneity is required.
Some degree of stiffness
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Full expression
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51.
Restriction of expression
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52.
“Hide-bound”—not venturing out of created structures
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53.
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Similarities
and Points of Cooperation
Between the Zodiacal Influences
A.
Both of these signs are upon the cardinal cross and are therefore
concerned with the major syntheses of life. Libra concerned with
all relations and with the harmonizing of all relations and Capricorn
concerned with the hierarchical organization of all entities.
Both
are signs associated with the law, Libra with legislation and the
determination of law according to the principles of justice and
fair play and Capricorn associated with the enforcement of that
law with law as the ruler of society.
Both
signs consequently are closely associated with karma and with the
four lords of karma. The great and universal law of equilibrium
is governed by Libra and any violation of that equilibrium induces
karma. Capricorn is associated with the mountain of karma which
must be overcome.
There
is a powerful Shamballic association with both signs. Libra
with Aries rules the road into Shamballa and Capricorn is associated
with Shamballa as the apex of the pyramid of planetary power.
The Ancient of Days stands at the cap stone of the pyramid
and the Ancient of Days must be strongly conditioned by
this great sign of initiation which governs all ancient and venerable
entities, namely Capricorn.
As
well, Libra is the sign of peace and Shamballa is the center of
true and perfect peace upon our planet. While we do not see the
first Ray being distributed directly through Libra, we do see Saturn
and Uranus as two of its rulers strongly distributing that first
Ray.
Clearly
the Sushumna channel leading from the base of the spine to the top
of the head is the royal road of power ruled by Libra.
B.
Both signs are ruled strongly by the third Ray of active intelligence
which places them strongly in association with the matter aspect
and Libra we could say is involved with the harmonization of the
material element with the spiritual element and Capricorn with
the enforcement upon the material element of the fixed intention
of Spirit.
Both signs,
it could be said are concerned with propriety of relationship.
Libra within a social context and perhaps the context of partnership
and Capricorn in a larger context, an organizational context.
But there is rectitude and morality in the consideration of the
natives of both signs. So that which is appropriate is their major
consideration.
In the early
Libran, there is a great deal of spontaneity which is not the
case with the early experience of Capricorn, but as the Libran
continues to develop, Saturn becomes stronger and stronger in
the experience and ring pass nots of appropriate action are constructed.
Contrarily, greater and greater freedom and expansion is vouched
safe (assured) to the Capricornian individual.
C.
So in terms of similarities, there is a definite Saturnian connection,
Saturn being the orthodox and esoteric ruler of Capricorn and
the hierarchical ruler of Libra. Therefore the goal of the purpose
of Saturn can be seen as expressed through the most advanced Librans.
Capricorn and Libra are also drawn into relationship via the planet
Venus which is the orthodox ruler of Libra and the hierarchical
ruler of Capricorn.
The development
of beauty is therefore a paramount concern in both signs. The
beauty has more a human face in the sign Libra and perhaps a more
spiritual or solar face in the sign Capricorn. But clearly both
signs are powerful in promoting the work of the Solar Angels who
are concerned with the spiritualization of matter. In Libra, man
is lifted out of the animal condition and through the processes
of refinement, turned into a human being. In Capricorn, the human
being is changed into a solar being and becomes a living soul
in consciousness and in fact.
D. Both signs do connect with the spiritual will and
with the atmic plane for Libra is associated directly with the third
plane or atmic plane from which the power of Spiritual Will emanates.
This atmic plane might be considered the major field of expression
of the third of the manifested created hierarchies, the lesser builders,
the triple flowers. And since the atmic plane is in many respects
the plane of spiritual law, it would naturally be associated with
Capricorn which is in a sense inescapably associated with Spiritual
Will and with Shamballa.
E. So,
these are both signs of structure and of sanctified and formalized
relationship. While certain factors of spontaneity can be found
associated with Libra and even with Capricorn especially in the
later days when the liberation of Spirit has begun to occur, the
power involved in these signs imposes boundaries upon the lunar
nature of man. For Venus is the great redeemer of the lunar nature
and its mission is to redeem the compound of earthly and lunar
substance upon this planet and Saturn is the great discipliner
of the lunar nature.
So it can
be seen that these two signs give discipline and structure and
boundary, ring-pass-nots to the human animal. There is a concept
that one must not trespass into the sphere of one's brother and
this concept is well supported by the energies of both of these
signs.
F.
On a more mundane level, Libra and Capricorn can be seen as associated
with the science and art of architecture which is an expression
of right relationship through the materials of the third aspect,
the materials of earth. There is much of the seventh Ray connected
with both of these signs.
Interestingly,
the seventh Ray country Sweden is powerfully represented by a
Capricornian sun sign and a Libran rising sign. Capricorn, after
all, is the sign through which the seventh Ray principally reaches
our solar system and Libra is the seventh sign in the zodiac and
therefore by numerical resonance confers the seventh Ray.
As well, Saturn
and Uranus are active in this pair, Uranus in Libra and Saturn
in both. And both confer the seventh Ray. The seventh Ray is the
Ray of accurate arrangement and one might say exactitude in relationship
and hence right relationship.
Both of these
signs therefore confer the power to create a form of relationship
which is right, true, exact and conforming to a higher pattern
in the heavens. There is much in them both that relates to the
materialization of the divine pattern.
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