Important
Foundational Relationships
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Important Foundational
Relationships
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Gemini
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In Comparison
With
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Scorpio
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| 1.
Esoteric Mantram: I recognise my other self, and in the waning
of that self, I grow and glow. |
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1.
Esoteric Mantram: Warrior I am, and from the battle I emerge
triumphant. |
| 2.
Exoteric/Evolutionary Mantram: And the Word said: Let instability
do its work. |
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2.
Exoteric/Evolutionary Mantram: And the Word said: Let Maya flourish
and deception rule. |
| 3.
Quality of Light: The Light of Interplay. |
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3.
Quality of Light: The Light of Day |
| 4.
Element: Air sign |
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4.
Element: Water Sign |
| 5.
The Mutable or Common Cross |
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5.
Fixed Cross |
| 6.
Transmits R2 constellationally |
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6.
Transmits R4 constellationally. Possibly R1 is a subtle constellational
transmission. |
| 7.
Secondarily, (assuredly, but not exclusively), transmits R4,
R5 and R3 through Mercury, Venus and the Earth—its three planetary
rulers on three levels—exoteric, esoteric and hierarchical.
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7.
Secondarily, (assuredly, but not exclusively) Scorpio transmits
R6, R1 and R4 through Mars, Pluto and Mercury—its three planetary
rulers on three levels—exoteric, esoteric and hierarchical.
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| 8.
Color: yellow |
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8.
Color: crimson, dark red. Black is important. |
| 9.
Creative Hierarchy number IV (unmanifested), characterized by
the “Desire for Duality” |
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9.
Creative Hierarchy number IX (manifested), the Human Hierarchy,
the “Initiates” |
| 10.
Associated with the establishing of relationship between Father,
Mother and Child at the first initiation (cf. EA 388); the clarifying, mind-illumining
second initiation (EA 157, GWP 271); the crucifying, illusion-renouncing
fourth (EA 472); and the resurrecting seventh
initiations (the second ray initiation of fulfilled Love-Wisdom).
(cf. R&I 88-89) |
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10. Associated
with the body-transmuting, appetite-regulating, first
initiation; the purifying, emotion-transforming, desire-subduing
second initiation; and the mind-transfiguring, personality-conquering
third initiation. Scorpio prepares “the
disciple for the first, second and third initiations. After
the third initiation, its peculiar testing potency is no longer
felt.” (EA 199) Even so, the fourth degree is
ruled by the fourth ray, and bring buddhi powerfully
into the life, as does fourth-ray Scorpio, powerfully
resonant to the buddhic plane. |
| 11.
Gemini (the third sign) can be associated with the thought-configuring,
articulating throat center under the third ray;
also with the duality-resolving, unifying heart center,
and with the manipulating/blessing centers in the palms.
Dualistic Gemini (ruled by oscillatory Mercury) can also be
associated with the dualistic, decision-making, polarity-integrating
ajna center, and with the system-uniting “kundalini”
at the base of the spine. “Mercury demonstrates kundalini in intelligent activity”
(EA 181) |
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11. Scorpio is correlated principally to the
three sub-diaphragmatic centers, sub-ruled by Mars and Pluto:
to the attracting and repelling, desiring, aspiring, solar
plexus center; to the instinctually insistent, sexually-unitive
sacral center; to the system-empowering, hindrance-destroying,
will-impelling center at the base of the spine.
Because the ajna center is ruled by fourth ray Mercury
(from a point in time near the third initiation and following),
and because Mercury is the hierarchical ruler of fourth ray
Scorpio, Scorpio can be reasonably associated as an influence
upon the drama of contrasting polarities staged in relation
to the ajna center. |
| 12.
The zodiacal signs influence the Monad of every human being
(EA 411, 637, TCF 1191);
the influence from Gemini makes it possible for the “Brother”
who is the “prodigal son” to go forth into a “far country” (as
the Monad-in-substantial-immersion), and yet, remain
‘at home’ within the Father’s House as the “elder Brother” Who
did not go forth (i.e., as the Monad undiminished upon
its own level of consciousness). Thus is the Monad “in the world
yet not of the world”. Gemini endows the Monad with its
all-pervasive omnipresence relative to the human energy
system. “Having pervaded the entire
Universe with a fragment of myself, I remain.”
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12.
The zodiacal signs influence the Monad of every human being
(EA 411, 637, TCF 1191); the influence from Scorpio is potent indeed, because the entire fourth
manifested Creative Hierarchy (the Hierarchy of Human Monads)
is ruled by Scorpio. Scorpio guarantees that the Monad will
not remain trapped in immersion, but will conquer its
apparent captor (lower matter), and, thus, achieve its proper
function in relation to the buddhic plane as the mediating kingdom
between the three higher and three lower manifested Creative
Hierarchies. |
| 13.
Within the Triad—Gemini, the third sign, is related to
higher manas (the third aspect of the Triad).
Higher manas formulates into abstract thought the revelations
of the ‘idea-patterns’ to be found upon the buddhic plane. Gemini,
as its dualistic symbol reveals, is also related to the divine
love, pure reason and intuitive revelations of buddhi,
the second aspect of the Spiritual Triad. |
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13.
In relation to the Triad—Scorpio (the sign in which that great
exemplar of the first ray, Hercules, achieved his triumph) must
be understood as having an influence upon the first aspect
of the Triad—atma, the spiritual will. Scorpio (esoterically
during this world period) may well transmit the first
ray. In Scorpio, the threefold Illusion is conquered, and, buddhi
(the intuition) is the conqueror. Buddhi rules upon
the fourth plane, and Scorpio transmits the fourth
ray constellationally. Scorpio seems less related to higher
manas, though it is a triple sign.
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| 14.
In relation to the Solar Angel, and the soul-consciousness (and
causal body) through which it expresses—Gemini can be seen as
governing the pulsations of Solar-Angelic thought and vitality
which rhythmically stimulate the personality. Gemini can be
associated with the attempt the Solar Angel to communicate
with and instruct the personality. |
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14.
In relation to the Solar Angel, and the soul-consciousness (and
causal body) through which it expresses—Scorpio can be understood
as the will of the Solar Angel to drastically purify
its personality, when that personality has, at length, demonstrated
its readiness for the process. Under Virgo, the personality
has been consistently improved; under Scorpio, the Solar Angel
(“a most efficient surgeon”—(DINA I 232)) reveals all obstruction to soul-infusion,
and (with the help of its now desperate personality) sees to
the removal of such obstruction. |
| 15.
Within the Personality—Gemini can be identified with the flexible
associative processes and informational receptivity
of the lower mental nature, which becomes, eventually, especially
responsive to the antahkarana; with the bi-polar fluctuations
of the astral nature, vacillating conflicted between the pairs
of opposites (EA 362); in general, with the etheric nature
and its network of interplaying vital-electric currents and
with the sprightliness and rejuvenation of the
dense physical nature. Gemini is especially related to the
etheric vehicle. (EA 352)
(The vehicular focus and its degree
of prominence, depends upon the stage of evolutionary development.) |
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15.
Within the Personality—Scorpio can be identified with the penetrative
and controlling (EA 180) processes of the lower mental nature;
with the intensely purgative and emotionally transformational
processes of the astral nature; with the general power
of the etheric nature (though emotional/mental battles can be
devitalizing); and with the fortitude, hardiness
and staying-power of the dense physical nature. (The
vehicular focus and its degree of prominence, depends upon the
stage of evolutionary development.) |
| 16.
Within the Triad—associated with Manas (higher mind) and the
spiritual love, intuition and pure reason of Buddhi |
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16.
Within the Triad—most associated with Buddhi, where shines the
light of intuition dispelling illusion. Some connection with
the Atmic aspect is also likely, as Scorpio carries a subtle
first ray potency. |
| 17.
Stage within a Preliminary Fourfold Meditative Process: Vitalization |
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17. Stage
of Meditative Consciousness: Illumination. “Scorpio—Illumination—The soul triumphs.
Experience in Taurus consummated. Astral glamour dissipated.
Soul light pours in. The Path of Discipleship. The Disciple.”
(EA 228-229) |
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The Crisis of Renunciation characterized by the quality of Crucifixion |
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18. The
Crisis of the Battlefield, characterized by the process/quality
of Conflict. |
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Wider
Relationships: Cosmic and Systemic
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Wider Relationships: Cosmic and Systemic
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Gemini
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In Comparison
With
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Scorpio
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| 1.
Expressive, principally, of the second or Love aspect
of divinity. (EA 351) “It is the constellation Gemini and its inherent second ray influence
which control every one of the pairs of opposites in the Great
Wheel.” (EA 346) Gemini, ‘Lord of Intelligence’, is also
closely linked by numerical affinity to the third or Intelligence
aspect. “…Gemini is the third sign
and embodies what is called ‘a third potency’…” (EA 355) “Ray
3.—Active Intelligence, under the influence of this third sign,
Gemini, slowly conditioning the etheric body.” (EA 357) |
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1.
Expressive of the first aspect as it seeks to transmute
the third aspect so that the second aspect may emerge—“triumphant”.
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| 2.
Cosmically associated with Sirius.
“Gemini—forms a point of entrance for cosmic energy from Sirius.”
(EA 349) Sirius and Gemini are both related to Masonry.
(cf. EA 350) Sirius and Gemini were active together
in the individualization process. (cf. EA 355) Gemini is also associated with the
Pleiades. “Gemini—Sagittarius—Mercury
(which are an expression of the Pleiades) enable the Probationary
Disciple to pass on to the Path of Accepted Discipleship.” (EA
466) |
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2.
Cosmically, associated primarily with Sirius. “Scorpio
is under the influence or inflowing energy of Sirius. This is
the great star of initiation because our Hierarchy (an expression
of the second aspect of divinity) is under the supervision or
spiritual magnetic control of the Hierarchy of Sirius.” (EA 197)
Initiation (Sirius) is transformation (Scorpio) “Scorpio
is the great constellation which influences the turning point
both in the life of humanity and the life of the individual human
being. For the first time in the history of both mankind and disciples
the energy of Sirius, pouring into the seven groups which form
our planetary Hierarchy evokes a response.” (EA 198) “We come
now to another triangle, the activity of which produces the manifestation
of Hierarchy—the intermediary between Shamballa and Humanity:
Scorpio, Sirius and Mars.”(EA 483) |
| 3.
Three Constellations Connected with Gemini: a) Lepus—the Hare;
b) Canis Minor—the Lesser Dog (including Procyon) c) Canis Major—the
Greater Dog (including Sirius) (LOH 68-70) |
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3.
Three Constellations Connected with Scorpio: a) Serpens—the Serpent
of Illusion; b) Ophiuchus—the Serpent Handler or Wrestler; c)
Hercules—the Sun God/Hero (LOH 153-154) |
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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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Gemini
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In Comparison
With
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Scorpio
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| 1.
Mercury is the exoteric ruler of Gemini. |
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1.
Mercury is the hierarchical ruler of Scorpio. |
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Venus is the esoteric ruler of Gemini. |
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2.
Venus is in detriment in Scorpio. |
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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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Gemini
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In Comparison
With
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Scorpio
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| 1.
Gemini transmits the second ray constellationally
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1.
Uranus (exalted in Scorpio) is in line with a great second
ray transmission of force from Sirius, and is also one of three
planets (Uranus, Jupiter and Venus) which probably participate
in the expression of a great second ray Entity (EPII 99)
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| 2.
Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac on the reversed
wheel, and therefore, has numerical affinity with the number three
and with the third ray “Ray
3.—Active Intelligence, under the influence of this third sign,
Gemini, slowly conditioning the etheric body.” (EA 357)“The fact
that Gemini is the third sign and embodies what is called ‘a third
potency’ enabled it to reach, with its force, the third kingdom
and produce that reaction which resulted in the individualising
or the humanising of its higher forms of life.” (EA 355)
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2.
Scorpio (like Virgo) is a triple sign, hence related to
the third aspect (which it conquers) and to the third ray.
Mars participates in the expression of a great third ray
Entity (EPII 99); Pluto is related to the third
ray through stealth and stratagem; Mercury is strongly related
to the third ray and may well transmit it via the personality.
(EA 280) Uranus, exalted
in Scorpio, expresses the third ray. (EA
138, 200) |
| 3.
Gemini is the eleventh sign of the zodiac on the clockwise
wheel and, therefore, has numerical affinity with the number two
and with the second ray. |
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3.
See #1 above. |
| 4.
Gemini is the fifth sign of the zodiac if one numbers in
polarities (Aries-Libra-Taurus-Scorpio-Gemini-etc.) This
indicates a resonance with the fifth ray. |
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4.
Scorpio is the fifth sign of the zodiac on the clockwise
wheel—numbering from Pisces as one. This gives Scorpio
numerical affinity with the fifth ray.. Mars expresses
the fifth ray in its relation to science and the five senses.
(EA 215) Uranus has strong fifth ray associations through “exoteric
science.” (EA 149) |
| 5.
Gemini is the tenth sign of the zodiac on the clockwise
wheel, IF one begins numbering from Pisces (as the Tibetan does
in relation to Leo) This indicates a resonance with the first
ray, though there is, otherwise, little first ray to be found
within this sign, proper. |
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5.
Scorpio (as its close connection with Hercules implies) is strongly
related to the first ray as a constellation as a cosmic decanate.
(cf. EA 204, 486-487). This
first ray association may emerge more definitely in a future world
period. Mars, the exoteric and esoteric ruler of Scorpio, transmits
the first ray, because its “School” trains “those whose
work is along the lines of the destroyer.” (TCF
1179). It is the first ray which is the Ray of the
Destroyer. Pluto, a special ruler in Scorpio, is the “Lord of
Death” and transmits the first ray. Uranus, exalted in
Scorpio, is the “home of fire electric” and transmits the first
ray, almost certainly monadically. (TCF
1154) |
| 6.
Mercury is the exoteric ruler of Gemini and transmits the fourth
ray. As well, the constellation Gemini is associated with the
fourth ray. “Ray 4.—Harmony through Conflict, under the influence
of Gemini-Sagittarius, staging those situations upon the astral
plane which will produce the conflict in the astral body which
is essential to the final treading of the burning ground and subsequent
release.” (EA 357) |
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6.
Scorpio transmits the fourth ray, constellationally. Counting
by polarities (Aries-Libra-Scorpio-Taurus-etc., ), Scorpio is
the fourth sign, hence resonant with the fourth
ray. Mercury, the hierarchical ruler of Scorpio, transmits the
fourth ray. Mars also seems to be associated with the lower
part of the fourth ray—the conflict side. (Note the frequent
Mars/Mercury associations, as, for instance, related to kundalini.
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| 7.
Mercury is closely associated with the third ray, and probably
transmits this ray as its personality ray. |
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7.
See #2 above. |
| 8.
Mercury has a close relation to the fifth ray, through
its relation to the fifth scheme, the fifth round,
the fifth race and sub-race. “The fifth race is born under Mercury.” (EA 663) |
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8.
See #4 above. |
| 9.
Venus, the esoteric ruler of Gemini, transmits the fifth
ray. |
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9.
See #4 above. |
| 10.
Venus is “pure love-wisdom” and, therefore, can be seen as transmitting
the second ray (probably as the personality ray) (cf.
EA 281) “…the second ray is the ray at present of the planetary
Logos” (DINA II 210) |
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10.
See #1 above. |
| 11.
Venus is the “home of the planetary Logos of the sixth Ray” (EA
595) thus transmits the sixth ray, probably monadically,
just as Uranus, with its first ray Monad, is the “home of fire
electric” (TCF 1154) |
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11.
Scorpio is the sixth sign of the zodiac on the ordinary
(clock-wise) wheel, and hence has numerical affinity with the
sixth ray. Mars, the exoteric and esoteric ruler, transmits
the sixth ray. Pluto, special ruler, has solar plexus associations
(EA 78), hence, sixth ray associations. |
| 12.
The Earth is the hierarchical ruler of Gemini and transmits the
third ray, its personality ray. “…it was necessary to call attention to this great determining
factor, the third ray, which is the personality ray of our planetary
Logos.” (EP I 338) (cf. EA 619) |
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12.
See #2 above. |
| 13.
The Earth transmits the second ray, its soul ray. “It
[the first ray] is the monadic ray of our planetary Logos, Whose
Soul ray is the second and the personality ray the third.” (EA
619) |
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13.
See #1 above. |
| 14.
The Earth transmits (however weakly) the first ray—its
monadic ray. (cf. EA 619) |
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14.
See #5 above. |
| 15.
There are no strong seventh ray transmissions through Gemini,
proper. Jupiter and Saturn, which have a special relation to this
sign (one demonstrating the fusion of Spirit and soul, and the
other the confrontation with the Dweller) both have seventh
ray components. |
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15.
Uranus, exalted in Scorpio, transmits the seventh ray
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| General
Qualitative Comparisons, Contrasts and Pragmatic Descriptors |
General
Qualitative Comparisons, Contrasts
and Pragmatic Descriptors
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Gemini
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In Comparison
With
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Scorpio
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| 1.
The Messenger |
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1.
The Warrior |
| 2.
The Christ (“Head of the Cosmic Christ”) |
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2.
The Forces of Opposition, Obstruction, Evil—the Hosts of “Mara”
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| 3.
The Angel as Messenger |
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3.
“Devils” and “Demons”—including man’s own psychological complexes
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| 4.
Gemini: Dual Consciousness: “dual consciousness…or the soul-body realisation” (EA
230) |
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4.
Discipleship: “the beginning of a new orientation and of discipleship.”
(EA 230) |
| 5.
Gemini: “soul and body” (EA 272) |
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5.
Scorpio: “the Word and the Flesh” (EA
272) |
| 6.
Gemini: “manifested duality” (EA 314) |
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6.
Scorpio: the disturbance of the relationship between the dualities,
such that the higher of the two triumphs |
| 7.
In Gemini: fluctuation between the dualities. |
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7.
In Scorpio, soul power and control achieved: “The influence of Mercury as it relates Scorpio and
Gemini is to inaugurate that final stage in consciousness which
will place the soul within the form surely in the place of power,
swinging the earlier achieved balance and control definitely
into the realm of the soul.” (EA 360) |
| 8.
In Gemini: “sharp interplay and conflict” between the dualities
(EA 401) |
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8.
In Scorpio: “Achievement is attained” (EA 401) |
| 9.
Alternation between the Pairs of Opposites. Interplay |
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9. Intentional
battle between the pairs of opposites. Conflict |
| 10.
The Sixth and Fourth Rays are Dominant upon the Path of Evolution:
Gemini is active in relation to the fourth ray through Mercury.
(EA 166) |
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10.
The Sixth and Fourth Rays are Dominant upon the Path of Evolution:
Scorpio is active in relation to the sixth ray through Mars.
(EA 166) |
| 11.
Gemini—for the Undeveloped Man: “Mutation of relation. ‘I serve
myself’.” (EA 332)
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11.
Scorpio—for the Undeveloped Man: “Unity of selfishness. The
Monster.” (EA 333)
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| 12.
Gemini—for the Advanced Man: “Orientation of ‘I serve my brother’.”
(EA 332) |
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12.
Scorpio—for the Advanced Man: “Conflict with duality. The Fighter.”
(EA 333) |
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Gemini—for the Disciple/Initiate: “Right relation ‘I serve the
One’.” (EA 332)
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13.
Scorpio—for the Disciple/Initiate: “Higher Unity. The Disciple.”
(EA 333) |
| 14.
Yearly Opportunity in Relation to Gemini: When the Sun is in
Gemini, an individual may cultivate the dialogue between soul
and personality—a dialogue which stimulates the intuition. “In the coming world religion this fact will be noted
and in the month of June, which is essentially the month in
which the influences of Gemini are peculiarly strong, due advantage
will be taken in order to bring man nearer to the spiritual
realities.” (EA 355) |
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14.
Yearly Opportunity in Relation to Scorpio: When the Sun is in
Scorpio, an individual may cultivate the power to overcome some
aspect of his lower nature—through humility, and the use of
the analytical mind and intuition. |
| 15.
The Life of the Christ from a Geminian Perspective: “The Gemini aspect of His life is shown in the perfect
fusion of the basic duality found in humanity: the human and
the divine.” (EA 564) |
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15.
The Life of the Christ from a Scorpionic Perspective: “The
significance of this sign in the life of Christ has been deleted
from The New Testament, but has been preserved for us in the
ancient Christian legend that—in the cradle itself—Christ killed
or strangled two serpents, thus referring to the pairs of opposites
which could no longer control Him.” (EA 566) |
| 16. Sustained
duality |
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16. Duality
overcome; soul-personality fusion. |
| 17.
Much associated with light |
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17. Much
associated with darkness—leading after battle to light |
| 18.
Mentally illuminative |
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18. Deeply
transformative (of all levels of the personality) |
| 19.
Knowledge of the mind, hence often impractical and unapplied |
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19. ‘Organismic’
knowledge achieved through hard-won and bitter experience |
| 20.
Prana, the breath, the life-force, vitality |
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20. Devitalization
and the draining of the life-force; vampirism |
| 21.
Superficiality (ESE, MSE) |
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21. Depth
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| 22.
Unreliability |
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22. To
be relied upon “through thick and thin” |
| 23.
Lightness in relationship |
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23. Depth
and intensity in relationship |
| 24.
Light-hearted |
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24. Intense
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| 25.
In general, a mind sign |
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25. In
general, a power sign |
| 26.
Intellectual (MSE) |
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26. Emotional
(although the mind is strengthened in Scorpio) |
| 27.
Emphasis upon the illusions of the mind. |
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27. The
maya, glamor and illusion of the combined threefold lower nature.
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| 28.
Detached |
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28. Attached
(initially); entirely detached later |
| 29.
:Detached understanding |
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29. Emotionally
bound to one’s desires; binding magnetisms |
| 30.
Discontinuous, changeable |
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30. Continuous
, persistent |
| 31.
Evading confrontation |
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31. Courting
confrontation |
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| Similarities
and Points of Cooperation Between the Influences |
Similarities
and Points of Cooperation
Between Gemini & Scorpio
At
first glance these signs seem very different and deal with entirely
different aspects of the human constitution but strangely are associated
with relationship between dualities and although there is probably
more conflict in the sign Scorpio since it is ruled by Mars and
Mercury, Mercury being considered the star of conflict, still the
Mercurial rulership of Gemini the inescapable duality of this sign
also lends it to the alternation and vacillation which can be interpreted
as conflict because the two brothers, Castor and Pollux, the Personality
and the Soul, are indeed at war and there is friction and stress
between them though the war becomes truly lethal in Scorpio when
in the contest the soul must prevail.
Both
signs are related to the web of illusion for Gemini with its Mercury
rulership, is very much the trickster and can prevaricate, evade
and deceive through its acute and nimble intelligence. Scorpio too,
is related to web-weaving, for the spider under Scorpio weaves its
web of evolution and the evolutionary Mantram of Scorpio is, “Let
maya flourish and deception rule.”
Both
can lead away from the light, although Gemini is more given to mental
illusion and in Scorpio the illusion as it applies to the astral
plane.
Scorpio,
although it is an intensely emotional sign, is a sign in which acute
and discerning intellect is developed to help with the process of
de-glamorization and this is also true of astute intellectual Gemini.
Both
also are intuitive signs, Scorpio especially, once the revelatory
power of Mercury has begun its work. Gemini is involved with the
building of the Antahkarana and with the exchange of substances
from above and below.
Openness
to this exchange is an aspect of the intuition and Scorpio calls
upon this same Mercurial intuition to shed light into the battlefield
of glamor and illusion which tends to ensnare the aspirant at a
certain stage of development.
Both
signs can be known for their wit and their ability to create repartee
though there will always be more bite in the Scorpionic rejoinder
and perhaps more hilarity in the Geminian wit.
Both
signs are active wherever dualities must be resolved and this means
that they may well have a special place in association with the
second initiation for the pairs of opposites are brought into relation
via Gemini and must be balanced upon the astral plane and there
is much Scorpionic struggle between these pairs of opposites at
the 2nd initiation.
Both
signs have a strong relationship to Hierarchy. With Gemini, Hierarchy
becomes a great informing and teaching body and with Scorpio, a
warrior body which aids struggling humanity.
Certainly
in both signs, the relation between the pairs of opposites is intense
and well-defined and the experience of duality, either under the
2nd ray or the 4th ray is, pronounced for
in Scorpio the battle between the higher self and the lower self
rages unabated and in Gemini, the awareness of the other self is
sharp and distinct.
They
also can be found related at the 4th initiation when
a definite relationship must be established between the spiritual
triad and the personality via the antahkarana, by passing the middle
principle or the soul, the egoic lotus which must be destroyed.
This fits the dynamics of Gemini very well for with Gemini the antahkarana
is completed and communication between the trans-personality or
spiritual triad, or lower triad or personality, is rendered direct
and unobstructed. Scorpio, the destroyer associated with the rising
of the kundalini power, can also be seen as active at the time of
total detachment from all personality issues.
The
total death of the personality and sometimes the little death of
the personality under Scorpio is found at this 4th initiation
and its 4th ray, makes its affinity between this sign
and this initiation complete. So here is the triumph not only of
the soul over the personality but of the spiritual aspect of man,
the monad and the spiritual triad over the personality and here
Scorpio becomes the enemy of the sun or solar angel, ruled in a
sense by Leo and Scorpio here is in square to Leo, is the enemy
of the sustainment of the middle principle which must be put to
death. Interestingly these signs are both associated with the kundalini
which can be seen as very active at the time of the 4th
initiation for the fires of matter are instrumental in destroying
the middle vehicle.
Gemini
is ever associated with health as is Virgo and with the vitality
especially. The caduceus represents the weaving of the kundalini
power into a number of figure eights up the spine and Mercury the
ruler of Gemini, rules kundalini acting (?)
Mars the ruler of Scorpio, rules kundalini latent and the
serpent power is always associated with the dark mother, Scorpio.
(Incidentally
the 8th sign and thus related to the figure 8 which relates
the dualities). The antahkarana itself is connected with the figure
8 and this links Gemini, the major sign indicating the building
of the antahkarana to the figure 8.
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Missing
or Weak Links
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Missing or Weak Links
Between Gemini and Scorpio
The seventh
ray is, at best, weakly represented in transmissions from Gemini and its associated
planets. The second ray is weakly represented in the Scorpio group.
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