Important
Foundational Relationships
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Important Foundational
Relationships
| Sagittarius,
the Disciple, becomes the Savior in Pisces (EA
333) |
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Sagittarius
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In Comparison
With
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Pisces
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1. The Centaur, the Archer, the Bow and Arrow, the
Arrow |
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1.
The Fishes |
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2. Esoteric Mantram: I see the goal. I reach the
goal and see another. |
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2.
Esoteric Mantram: I leave the Father’s Home and turning back,
I save. |
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3. Exoteric/Evolutionary Mantram: And the Word said:
Let food be sought. |
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3.
Exoteric/Evolutionary Mantram: And the Word said: Go forth into
matter. |
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4. Quality of Light: A beam of directed, focused
Light |
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4.
Quality of Light: The Light of the World. |
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5. Element: Fire Sign |
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5.
Element: Water Sign |
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6. Mutable or Common Cross |
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6.
Mutable Cross |
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Transmits R4, R5 and R6 constellationally |
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7.
Transmits R2 and R6, with a possible secondary transmission
of R3 (matter—the “waters of space”) |
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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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8.
Secondarily, (assuredly, but not exclusively), Pisces transmits
R2, R1 and R6, through Jupiter, Pluto and Neptune—its planetary
rulers on three levels—exoteric, esoteric and hierarchical.
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| 9.
Color: rich blue |
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9.
Color: lavender |
| 10.
Creative Hierarchy number VI (manifested), the Lunar Lords,
or Sacrificial Fires. |
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10.
Creative Hierarchy number I (unmanifested) characterized by
the energy of Intelligent Substance |
| 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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11.
Associated with the Fixed-Cross-mounting first initiation
(cf. EA 125); the purifying,
desire-releasing second initiation; the crucifying, death-dealing
fourth initiation, as well as the liberating Path-revealing
fifth initiation, which in this case opens to the “world
saviour” the door to Shamballa and to great revelation through
self-abnegating willingness to serve the Divine Will.
(cf. EA 141, 320-321, for the fourth and fifth initiations)
Since, Pisces brings about the “consummation of divine
desire”, the sixth initiation which restores the ‘Savior-Monad’
to complete power may also be indicated. |
| 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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12. Pisces can be reasonably associated with the centers in the
soles of the feet, giving humility, ‘under-standing’,
and the power to tread the Path. Pisces is also strongly related
to the solar plexus center (in relation to which purification
of desire and detachment must prevail) and to the compassionate,
all-embracing, all-forgiving heart center—these centers
being ruled, in part, by Neptune, special ruler of Pisces.
Pisces can, at a high point of evolution, condition the ajna
center (when Alpha {Aries—crown center} and Omega {Pisces—ajna})
meet. The buddhically-resonant heart within the head,
of which the Buddha, Himself, is a symbol (EXH
87) is another significant
association.
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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.
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13.
The zodiacal signs influence the Monad of every human being
(EA 411, 637, TCF 1191); the influence from Pisces provides the
foundational motivation for the entire monadic pilgrimage, for
every Monad is a “Lord of ceaseless, persevering devotion” (EA 117) and, under the influence of Pisces—a savior.
The monadic pilgrimage is entirely sacrificial, and is
undertaken for purposes of redemption. Pisces both symbolizes
and impulses the humanly unfathomable Self-abnegation which
send the Monad forth. “Go forth into matter”, is one mantram
of Pisces. |
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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) |
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14.
Within the Triad—Pisces (which transmits the second ray)
is principally related to the second principle buddhi,
as it expresses the divine love, wisdom and understanding which
redeem. Pisces is also one of the intuitive signs connecting
it to buddhi. Pisces eventually induces a “pervasiveness
of wisdom” (EA 136), and wisdom is the influence of the
first aspect upon the second (as in the case of the Buddha).
(cf. DINA II 518) In Pisces there is a powerful
sensitivity to the will of God, (“Father, not my will
by Thine by done”) and thus to the atmic aspect
of the Triad—and to the Monad. Pisces, transcending Mercury,
is less related to higher manas. |
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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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15.
In relation to the Solar Angel, and the soul-consciousness (and
causal body) through which it expresses—Pisces is the energy
of the will-to-save which animates those “Hearts of Fiery Love”
known as Agnishvattas, or Solar Angels. Pisces (in which Solar
Angelic Venus is exalted) provides the originating incentive
for the sacrifice which the Solar Angels made aeons ago, on
behalf of the human Monads, and in service of the Planetary
Logos. Pisces governs the Solar Angel as Savior. |
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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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16.
Within the Personality—Pisces can be identified with the impressionability
and eventual intuitive sensitivity of the lower mental
nature; with the sentient permeability, and imaginative,
tranquilizing processes within the astral nature; with
the induction of quietude within the etheric nature;
and with the general sensitivity of the dense physical
vehicle. (The vehicular focus and its degree of prominence, depends upon the stage
of evolutionary development.) |
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17. Stage of Meditative Consciousness: Inspiration
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17.
Stage of Meditative Consciousness: Identification |
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18. Thc Choice of Direction |
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18.
The Choice of Method of Salvation (such as that which confronted
the Christ in the Garden of Gethsemene) |
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Wider
Relationships: Cosmic and Systemic
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Wider Relationships: Cosmic and Systemic
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Sagittarius
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In Comparison
With
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Pisces
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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. |
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1.
Expressive principally of the second divine aspect, with
a lengthy history connected to the material substance (“water”)
of the third. There is some emphasis upon the liberating
will of the first aspect. “In
Pisces, you have the consummation of the work of that which the
matter aspect has made possible, and the Christ emerges as the
world saviour. All this has taken place through the will aspect
of the second ray, focussed in Shamballa, expressing itself through
humanity and consummated in the Hierarchy. (EA 627-628) |
| 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) |
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2.
Cosmically related to Sirius. “The
triangle of Pisces-Uranus-Hierarchy is becoming magnetically attractive
to the triangle of Humanity.” (EA 438) “And then the heavens within
the ring-pass-not responded to the light from Sirius which, passing
through the sea of Pisces, lifted the fishes into the heavenly
sphere (Uranus) and thus a lesser triple light appeared, the radiant
sun of suns, the watery light of Pisces, the heavenly light of
Uranus.” (EA 432, also 427-428)
A connection between the Dragon, the Pleiades and Pisces may well
exist, in relation to the saving, self-abnegating
Path of Earth Service. (cf. TCF
904, 1162) |
| 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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3.
Three Constellations Connected with Pisces: a) The Band—(connecting
the two Fishes; b) Andromeda—the Chained Woman; c) Cepheus—the
King (LOH 200) |
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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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Sagittarius
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In Comparison
With
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Pisces
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| 1.
Jupiter is the exoteric ruler of Sagittarius. |
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1.
Jupiter is the exoteric ruler of Pisces. |
| 2.
Mercury is in detriment in Sagittarius. |
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2.
Mercury falls in Pisces, and is also in detriment in this sign. |
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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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Sagittarius
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In Comparison
With
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Pisces
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| 1.
Sagittarius transmits the fourth ray, constellationally.
Sagittarius is also the fourth sign on the clockwise wheel, IF
numbering begins with Pisces (which the Tibetan does in relation
to Leo). This numerical fact reinforces Sagittarius’s relationship
to the fourth ray. |
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1.
Only indirect fourth ray connections relate Pisces to the
fourth ray. Venus, the planet exalted in Pisces, can be
understood as associated with the harmony and beauty aspects of
the fourth ray (but not with the factors within this ray
which lead to conflict). Neptune, the special spiritual ruler
of Pisces (for “humanity as a whole”) has strong relations
to buddhi/intuition, and to the fourth plane, the buddhic
plane |
| 2.
Sagittarius transmits the fifth ray constellationally.
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2.
Venus (exalted) transmits the fifth ray. Pluto, for whom
Mars is the “Alter Ego” (EA 507) is connected with scientific
research, and Mars rules science—on the fifth ray.
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| 3.
Sagittarius transmits the sixth ray constellationally. Jupiter
(through enthusiasm) has sixth ray associations. Mars,
hierarchical ruler, transmits the sixth ray. |
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3.
Pisces transmits the sixth ray constellationally. Enthusiastic
Jupiter has sixth ray associations. Neptune (a special
ruler of Pisces) transmits the sixth ray. Pluto (esoteric and
hierarchical ruler) has sixth ray associations through
its relation to the solar plexus. (EA
78) |
| 4.
Sagittarius is the ninth sign of the zodiac on the reversed
wheel, hence connected to the third ray by numerical affinity,
as the number nine is the number characterizing the cycles
of the third ray. |
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4 Pisces, associated with “water” and with the “ocean” has
an indirect connection with the material third ray through
“matter.” Pisces is the “fish swimming in the waters of matter
and finding there its sustenance.” (EA 287) ‘As we well know,
water stands for matter,…” (TCF 1005) “Neptune is as you know,
the God of the waters, and the term ‘water’ covers many angles
of the esoteric wisdom, such as: The whole concept of matter—universal
and itemised.”.. (EA 275) The Piscean is to become “the fish
who swims free in the ocean of matter.” (EA 62) Pisces is also
the twelfth sign on the reversed wheel, numbering normally and
also by polarities (Aries-Libra, Taurus-Scorpio, etc.),
and hence, resonant to the third ray. Neptune rules Pisces
in a special way (EA 171), and the Neptunian trident
connects it to the third ray. “Water” and “matter” are
equivalent and matter is ruled by the third ray. Pluto,
through it lunar, material, sub-conscious associations, and
its associations with the “past”, shows its relation to the
third ray.
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| 5.
Sagittarius is the fifth sign of the zodiac on the clockwise
wheel, and hence has numerical affinity with the fifth
ray. |
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5.
See #2 above. |
| 6.
Sagittarius is related to winged Mercury, Who is the “Messenger
at the eighth gate.” Although Mercury is in detriment in this
sign, it is powerful in relation to the intuition. |
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6.
Pisces demonstrates the culmination of the Christ-life, for Venus
(“pure love wisdom”) is exalted in Pisces. Mercury, which falls
in Pisces, really “falls away” from its lowest functions, and
becomes highly intuitive, in revealing the Christ-life in all
things. |
| 7.
Jupiter, the exoteric ruler, transmits the second ray.
Earth, esoteric ruler, has a second ray soul and, thus,
transmits the second ray. |
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7.
Pisces transmits the second ray, constellationally. Jupiter,
the exoteric ruler of Pisces, transmits the second ray.
Neptune, as special, spiritual ruler of Pisces for “humanity as
a whole” (EA 129), transmits
the second ray monadically. Venus, “pure love-wisdom” (exalted
in Pisces), transmits the second ray.
(EA 281) |
| 8.
Jupiter, the exoteric ruler, transmits the seventh ray,
through its association with ritualism. (EA 660) |
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8.
Jupiter, the exoteric ruler of Pisces, rules “ritualistic worship”
and, thus, transmits the seventh ray. (cf.
EA 648, 660) |
| 9.
Enthusiastic Jupiter, the exoteric ruler, is involved with ritualistic
worship, and, hence, can be understood as related to the
sixth ray. The twelve petals of the Jupiter-ruled
heart center is double-six. |
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9.
See #3 above. |
| 10.
Earth, the esoteric ruler of Sagittarius, transmits the third
ray through its personality. |
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10.
See #4 above. |
| 11.
Earth, the esoteric ruler of Sagittarius, transmits the second
ray through its soul. |
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11.
See #7 above. |
| 12.
Earth the hierarchical ruler of Sagittarius, transmits the first
ray (however weakly) through its Monad. |
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12.
Pluto is the esoteric and hierarchical ruler of Pisces, and transmits
the first ray. |
| 13.
Mars, the hierarchical ruler of Sagittarius, transmits the sixth
ray. |
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13.
See #3 above. |
| 14.
Mars trains “those whose work is along the lines of the destroyer”,
hence must be expressive of the first ray. |
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14.
See #12 above. |
| 15.
Mars is related to the fifth ray through the five
senses and science, which it rules. (EA 215) |
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15.
See #2 above. |
| 16.
Mars is related to the third ray through its participation
in the manifestation of a great third ray Entity. (EPII
99) |
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16.
See #4 above. |
| 17.
Mars (the “God of War”) may be affiliated with the conflict or
“lower” side of the fourth ray, just as Venus may be affiliated
with the harmony and beauty aspect of this ray. “The relation of the fourth ray to the fourth kingdom
in nature (which is the fourth Creative Hierarchy) is a predetermining
influence in all world conflict up to date and is the cause which
has produced the history of war and conflict down the ages.”
(EA 327-328) |
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17.
See #1 above. |
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| General
Qualitative Comparisons, Contrasts and Pragmatic Descriptors |
General
Qualitative Comparisons, Contrasts
and Pragmatic Descriptors
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Sagittarius
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In Comparison
With
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Pisces
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| 1.
The Director and Guide |
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1.
The Savior |
| 2.
The Minister |
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2.
The Benefactor |
| 3.
The Philosopher |
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3.
The Priest |
| 4.
The Explorer or Adventurer |
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4.
The Monk or Nun |
| 5.
Sagittarius: “the Seeker” (EA
349) |
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5.
Pisces: “the submerged Fish” (EA
349) |
| 6.
“Intuition, governing aspiration—Sagittarius. Soul consciousness
in early stages. Initiation 1 and 2. I vision.” (EA 178) |
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6.
“Identification, governing liberation—Pisces. Divine consciousness.
I and the Father are one.” (EA
178) |
| 7.
Sagittarius for Unevolved Man: “Ambitious desire. Direction.
Orientation” (EA 182) |
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7.
Pisces for Unevolved Man: “Sensation. Mediumship. Fluidity”
(EA 182) |
| 8.
Sagittarius for the Evolved Man: “One-pointed spiritual aspiration.
Disciples.” (EA 182) |
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8.
Pisces for the Evolved Man: “The world Saviour. Mediatorship.”
(EA 182) |
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9. Sagittarius upon the Mutable Cross: “Sagittarius—Here
the ordinary man begins to demonstrate a tendency to become
more focussed and the fluidity and negativity of Pisces become
concentrated upon the attainment of that which is desired. The
man demonstrates one-pointed selfish instincts and though he
may be, for instance, friendly and kind, it is through a desire
for popularity. This is a good expression of the individual
Sagittarian subject and shows also the tendency of the soul
to turn all evil eventually into good. The lessons of life are
being learned and experiment is going on.” (EA 118) |
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9.
Pisces upon the Mutable Cross: “Pisces—Here
the beginner upon the way of life starts with a material receptivity
which will enable him to respond to all contacts in the cycle
of manifestation. He is, at this stage, negative, fluid and
endowed with an instinctual consciousness which contains within
itself the potentiality of the intuition. But the seed of the
intuition is dormant. The mind which is the instrument of reception
from the intuition is, at this stage, unawakened.” (EA 118) |
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10. Sagittarius upon the Fixed Cross: “Sagittarius—This
is now the sign of the one-pointed disciple. The life of fluid
response to matter becomes that of the focussed response to
spirit and preparation for initiation in Capricorn. The arrow
of the mind is projected unerringly towards the goal.” (EA 121)
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10.
Pisces upon the Fixed Cross: “Pisces—Here,
at the final stage, Pisces stands for the death of the personality
and the release of the soul from captivity and its return into
the task of the world Saviour. The great achievement is finished
and the final death is undergone. "There is no more sea"
says the ancient book, which means inevitably the "death
of the fishes" and the release of the imprisoned life into
new forms or new cycles of the divine Adventure.” (EA 121) |
11.
Sagittarius in Relation to Service:
“In Sagittarius, we find emerging
the service of the One Life in terms of the service of the Hierarchy,
the planetary expression of the idea of service,…” (EA 258)
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11.
Pisces in Relation to Service: “in
Pisces, there appears—as a result of the entire evolutionary
process—the dedicated, trained and tested world Server or Saviour.”
(EA 258) |
| 12.
Sagittarius—for the Undeveloped Man: “Self-centeredness. Experimental
approach.” (EA 333) |
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12.
Pisces—for the Undeveloped Man: “Responsiveness to environment.
The medium.” (EA 333) |
| 13.
Sagittarius—for the Advanced Man: “One-pointedness. Directed
approach.” (EA 333) |
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13.
Pisces—for the Advanced Man: “Sensitivity to soul. The mediator.”
(EA 333) |
| 14.
Sagittarius—for the Disciple/Initiate: “The Director of man.
The controller of the Gate. (EA 333) |
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14.
Pisces—for the Disciple/Initiate Man: “Spiritual responsibility.
The Saviour.” (EA 333) |
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15. 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) |
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15.
Yearly Opportunity in Relation to Pisces: When the Sun is in
Pisces, the disciple will know that “sensitivity
to the higher impression is his right and privilege.” (EA 564) |
| 16
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) |
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16.
The Life of the Christ from a Piscean Perspective: “The Piscean aspect in its highest expression is demonstrated by His sensitivity
to immediate and unbroken contact with His "Father in Heaven";
He was in constant communication with the Monad, thereby proving
to the world that He was initiated into states of consciousness
of which the third initiation is but the beginning.” (EA 565) |
| 17.
The one-pointed, integrated personality |
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17.
The redeeming soul |
| 18.
Higher mental focus |
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18.
Emotional focus |
| 19.
Higher mental focus |
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19.
Buddhic/intuitive focus |
| 20.
Fiery emotion |
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20.
Watery emotion |
| 21.
Physical focus |
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21.
Emotional focus |
| 22.
The pursuit of Wisdom |
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22.
Wisdom itself |
| 23.
Love of truth |
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23.
Veiling in glamor and illusion |
| 24.
A narrow interpretation of truth (ESE, MSE) |
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24.
Deep understanding of the many truths within the One Truth |
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Carefully reasoned philosophy leading to intuition |
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25.
Direct, intuitive knowledge |
| 26.
Metaphysics well-reasoned |
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26.
Mysticism intuited |
| 27.
Ardent mysticism |
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27.
More passive mysticism |
| 28.
Enthusiasm |
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28.
Compassion |
| 29.
One-pointed |
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29.
Diffuse |
| 30.
The invincibility of one-pointedness |
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30.
Totally vulnerable from all directions |
| 31.
One-pointed |
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31.
Spherical |
| 32.
Selective impressionability—along a focused beam |
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32.
Omni-directional impressionability |
| 33.
High-minded |
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33.
Deep understanding on all levels |
| 34.
Goal-oriented |
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34.
Too susceptible to reach the goal (ESE, MSE) |
| 35.
Integration based upon one-pointedness |
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35.
Disintegration, dissolution, pralaya |
| 36.
The tension of anticipation—the bow-string is taut |
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36.
The relaxation of tension based upon achievement |
| 37.
Narrow |
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37.
All-embracing, all-receiving |
| 38.
Intolerant |
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38.
Accepting |
| 39.
More intense, high-strung |
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39.
Calm, relaxed |
| 40.
Passion |
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40.
The dissolving of the passions |
| 41.
Striving |
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41.
Recognizing the essential futility of striving (ASE) |
| 42.
Seeking |
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42.
Accepting authority |
| 43.
Enterprising |
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43.
Passive, receptive |
| 44.
Up for new attempts |
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44.
Resignation, release |
| 45.
Optimism, buoyancy |
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45.
World-weariness—the end |
| 46.
Exploration of new environments |
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46.
All places are “the same” |
| 47.
Risk-taking |
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47.
Timidity—reversed of course, in the later stages of evolution |
| 48.
Irresponsibility (demand for freedom) (ESE, MSE) |
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48.
Spiritual responsibility (MSE, ASE) |
| 49.
Rapid; often early |
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49.
Slow; often late |
| 50.
Impatient, “chomping at the bit” |
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50.
Patient |
| 51.
Loud and raucous speech—eventually corrected as the killing
of the Stymphalian Birds is accomplished. |
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51.
Silence—the “Fish” |
| 52.
The hunter—grasping, acquiring (ESE, MSE) |
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52.
The one who relinquishes (MSE, ASE) |
| 53.
The fighter for an ideal |
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53.
The pacifist |
| 54.
Overlooking small things |
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54.
Taking care of all things—no task too small: completion |
| 55.
Self-investment upon the physical plane and in relation to the
physical body |
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55.
Denial of the physical body—abstraction from the physical plane |
| 56.
Mental abstraction—separating from the physical plane |
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56.
Dealing simply and humbly with everyday factors |
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| Similarities
and Points of Cooperation Between the Influences |
Similarities
and Points of Cooperation
Between the Zodiacal Influences
A.
Both of these are signs of the common cross, the cross of evolution
and the cross of the crucified Christ. But both Sagittarius and
Pisces share a very powerful sixth Ray which reorients the materially
preoccupied spirit from its involvement in every day dualistic living
towards the life of the soul.
In
both signs there is a pronounced aspiration and devotion and idealism,
though it is more fiery in Sagittarius and more watery in Pisces
- more aggressive and assertive in Sagittarius, more receptive and
open in Pisces.
B.
Both signs are oriented towards the other world. Both signs have
elevation and direct the consciousness towards the consideration
of the ideal. There is a heavenward orientation for both.
Sagittarius
is liable to think that the grass is greener on the other side
of the fence and a more ideal world exists in the higher realms.
And Pisces with its world weariness demands release from ordinary
matter, from ordinary material conditions. And heaven or devachan
represents just such a release. Interestingly when considering
the Sagittarian relation to the heaven worlds in the Native American
tradition, heaven is called the happy hunting ground. So there
is a clear metaphysical orientation beyond the physical in both
cases.
C.
Both of these signs are closely related to the Christian tradition,
suffused as it is by the sixth Ray.
Sagittarius
is related to Ecclesiasticism and the structure of the church.
Although the church hierarchy demands the introduction of Capricorn
to fully describe it. Sagittarius is the individual pilgrim, the
seeker after salvation and Pisces is the salvation that is sought.
That's why on P. 333 of Esoteric Astrology , we read keynote,
"Sagittarius the disciple becomes the saviour in Pisces."
If Ecclesiasticism
is related to Sagittarius, then the various monastic orders are
related to Pisces. Christianity has been a religion in which the
vows of poverty have been emphasized in sharp contrast to the
attitude of the Roman church. The church hierarchy is more Sagittarian
in nature though not without Capricorn and interestingly, it is
related to the two astrological signs of Italy where it had its
foundation, namely Leo and Sagittarius. Leo in a certain respect
represents the position of the Pope at the center of the Hierarchy
or at the peak of the Hierarchy. Closer to the Christian ideal
perhaps is the attitude of Pisces which is exemplified by St.
Francis and others who were truer to the intentions of the Christ.
D.
Christianity also is based upon an attitude of longing for a better
world and for release from this veil of tears so typified by the
Scorpio experience. Longing is a product of the astral body and
with the astral body both Sagittarius and Pisces are closely related.
Each one of
them is closely associated with the solar plexus center. Longing
is always for that which is not present. It is a stretching across
between the actual condition and that which may be.
Both of these
signs can produce powerful emotional orientations and can intensify
the desire nature for that which is not possessed.
A higher version
of these two signs is found in Sagittarian theology and Piscean
realization. The presence of God which the mystic longs for is
appreciated by the higher type of Piscean. There is no where to
go and this the Sagittarian could well remember, for God is seen
as omnipresent and all pervading.
These signs
are active also in the science of telepathy for Sagittarius via
the ajna center produces the power to send thought, to direct
thought to its target. And Pisces because of its general responsiveness
makes the ideal receiver. This is not to say that Sagittarians
do not receive and Pisces do not send, for the arrow of aspiration
shot forth by the aspiring Sagittarian will often return as the
arrow of intuition and to the Piscean sending and receiving may
indeed by the same thing, for the sense of space is obliterated
by certain Piscean realizations of the all pervading presence
of God.
E. Although
these two signs have great differences as indicated by their square
relationship on the common cross, they do participate in the process
of lifting the sights of those nailed upon that cross to a higher
state of being.
They are filled
with hope and expectation, longing and desire. A reaching for
a higher and a better world. The Sagittarian may go forth to acquire
that world and the Piscean may anticipate that that higher world
will come to him. But in both cases, the condition of the physical
world is seen to be less than ideal.
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Missing
or Weak Links
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Missing or Weak Links Between Sagittarius & Pisces
(to be completed)
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