EEC
Leo
Sun (and Ascendant) in Leo
In
Relation to Personalities (and Souls)
On
the Seven Rays
I.
Sun Leo (or Ascendant Leo), R1P (or R1S) (Plus Constellationally Transmitted R1 and R5) (A strong mutual reinforcement of ray and
astrological energies emerges due to the constellational transmission of the
first ray—through not in greatest strength—through Leo. The appropriate
category of reinforcement would be, Strong
by Constellational Transmission. The first ray is also transmitted monadically through Uranus, the veiled
hierarchical ruler of Leo, and so the mutual reinforcement of this combination
is also Strong by Rulership—Class 3. The reinforcement would be strongest for
first ray initiates, rather than first ray disciples or aspirants. The ray one
component of Mars—ruler of the first decanate {in esoteric order} and of the
third {in exoteric order} also fortifies the first ray.)
(a) (Selfish, Self-centered or Self-Serving Human Being)
i.
The egoistical, dominating, dictatorial attitude of selfish Leo person combines with the self-centered willfulness induced within the insufficiently
spiritualized personality by the first ray. (These undesirable qualities would
be in the nature of a relapse or reversion to a formerly bound condition, as it
is not possible to have a first or second ray personality unless one is at
least an aspirant. The first or second ray may, however, enter the personality
by other lines of influence.)
ii.
A
dominating egoistic attitude (reinforced by a ‘double’ ray one and the
separativeness of lower ray five).
iii.
Ego as
the center around which all other beings revolve. “Let other forms exist. I
rule because I am”.
iv.
Pride,
separativeness and cruelty. (Emphasis upon the three “mental heads” of the
Hydra).
v.
The
“King of Beasts”. (cf. EA 155)
vi.
The
glamor of “the divine right of kings, personally exacted” (GWP 121).
vii.
Overweening,
overbearing self-assurance, self-certainty.
viii.
The
glamor of “always being right”.
ix.
Grandiosity,
pomposity.
x.
Isolativeness,
‘untouchable-ness’. (The first and fifth rays combine to ensure this).
xi.
Vanity.
Seeking of prominence and status.
xii.
Reinforcement
of the lower “ahamkara principle”,. “I am”. Slavery to limited ego-identity.
xiii.
The
center of a tiny world.
(b) (Advanced Human Being; Aspirant; Disciple):
i.
The positive and confident attitude of the developing Leo individual combines
with the strength, persistence
and steadfastness induced
within the soul or spiritualized personality by the first ray.
ii.
Individual
strength.
iii.
Leadership
and power to command.
iv.
Force of
character.
v.
A strong
and noteworthy example to others.
vi.
On the
Path of Discipleship: Self-reliance, and growing reliance upon the soul.
vii.
On the
Path of Discipleship: Self-determination. Discovering oneself as a source.
viii.
On the Path of Discipleship: the power of the emerging soul.
ix.
On the
Path of Discipleship: power to uplift and inspire others.
x.
On the
Path of Discipleship: a life of growing illumination (Leo—the “Will to
Illumine”) forcefully expressed.
(c) (Advanced Disciple; the Initiate)[Additionally, where
relevant, combine Ascendant Sign, Leo, with the first ray as either the ray of the personality or soul]
i.
The Self-identification which empowers one to be
positive to all circumstance—a centering in true Selfhood characteristic of the soul-infused
disciple/initiate born in or under the sign Leo, combines with an achieved ability to stand steadfastly in being—an achievement induced within the soul or spiritualized personality by
the first ray.
i.
The
masterful and radiant achievement of the soul-inspired disciple/initiate born in
or under Leo, combines with the ‘higher-will’ induced within the soul or
spiritualized personality by the first ray.
ii.
Enlightened
Self-rule.
iii.
Nobility
of soul.
iv.
The soul
or “Higher Self” in forceful expression. The soul in assertion.
v.
Indomitable
expression of soul values.
vi.
A noteworthy
example of soul-filled living—“for all to see”.
vii.
Standing
as an reflection of the One Self.
viii.
Proven
humility, self-abnegation and sacrifice won through the defeat of the lower
ego.
ix.
The
“Lion of self-assertion” dominated, by the lions of soul and spirit.
x.
The sun sustains the many planets which
revolve around it, holding them in their orbits.
xi.
The
power to achieve and sustain “Isolated Unity”.
Directives for Leo the First Ray
(On
Behalf of Humanity and the One Great Work)
1.
Act With Humility Although Your Power Is Great!
2.
Affirm: “There Are No Other Selves!”
3.
Always Be Ready To Destroy The Present Ring-Pass-Not
Of Selfhood.
4.
Assert Fearlessness! It Arises From The Realization
Of Your Immortality.
5.
Assert Your Selfhood But Only In The Context Of The
Greater Self Of Which You Are A Tiny Part.
6.
Attack The Monster Of Selfishness!
7.
Attest By Example To The Power Of Individuality!
8.
Banish Obscurity!
9.
Be As A Law Unto Yourself, Yet Obey The Higher Law
Expressing The Will Of Your Spirit.
10.
Become A Living Example Of Fearless, Solar
Expression.
11.
Be ‘Induplicable’! Be Irreplicable! Be Unrepeatable!
12.
Be Nothing Less Than You Are And Ever Have Been!
13.
Be The Life Within The Sphere!
14.
Be Unsubdued! Live Ever!
15.
Be Yourself! Be Your-Self! Be The Self!
16.
Be What You Are!
17.
Beware The “Beast”—The Predatory Lower Ego!
18.
Blend Electric Fire And Solar Fire. Be An Example Of
Spirit-Soul!
19.
Boldly Express The Power Of Your Inner Self.
20.
Brook No Containment Of The Spirit!
21.
Centralize Authority!
22.
Compel Obedience To The Will Of Soul And Spirit.
23.
Conquer Death Through The Assertion Of Immortal
Selfhood!
24.
Corner Yourself! Allow No Escape!
25.
Declare Individual Integrity As The Foremost
Spiritual Principle!
26.
Defeat Pride—Totally And Completely!
27.
Demonstrate Courage
28.
Destroy The Bushel! Let None Attempt To Hide Your
Light!
29.
Display courage—a quality of the heart!
30.
Dramatize The Importance Of The Higher Will!
31.
Dominate The Lunar Nature!
32.
Dominate The Opposition
33.
Do Not Accept The Limitations Of Lower Ego. Destroy
It!
34.
Dramatize “Livingness”
35.
Drive Back Evil Through Self-Radiation!
36.
Eliminate From The “Microcosmic Sky” All Luminaries
But One—The Solar Angel.
37.
Embody And Express The Will Of The Higher Self.
38.
Empower Self-Expression
39.
Empower The Authentic Selfhood Of Others.
40.
Exemplify Nobility Of Soul And Spirit!
41.
Exemplify The “Courage Of The Flaming Heart”!
42.
Expand Beyond All Artificially Imposed
Rings-Pass-Not!
43.
Extinguish Lesser Lights In The Unfettered Light Of
Pure Being!
44.
Glory In The One And Only Self—Your-Self!
45.
God May Define Your Ring-Pass-Not, But Let No Other
Man Do So!
46.
Identify As The Higher Ego; Let Your Innate Sense Of
Authority Arise From This Identification.
47.
Identify As A Self At Ever Higher Levels.
48.
Identify As Inherent Being!
49.
If You Find You Must Dominate, Then Dominate Your Own Lower Nature!
50.
Impose The Law Of Your Being Upon All Inauthenticity
Arising In Your Nature.
51.
Impress Your Talents Upon The World!
52.
Impress The Light Of The Soul Upon The Lesser Lights!
53.
Initiate Revelation
54.
Integrate The Personality Through An Act Of Will.
55.
Integrate The Soul And Personality Through An Act Of
Higher Will!
56.
Integrate The Spirit, Soul And Personality Through An
Act Of Spiritual Will.
57.
Know that livingness resides within the heart!
58.
Know That The Monad Is Your Real Identity!
59.
Let The Joy Of “Beings Oneself” Dominate All
Depression!
60.
Live By This
Mantram: “I Am That And That Am I”
61.
Live in the “Glory of the One”!
62.
Lower Ego Is Your Enemy; Vanquish It Through The
Luminous Will Of The Higher Ego—The Higher Self!
63.
Master!
64.
Never Compromise Your Authenticity!
65.
Obey Yourself!
66.
Open The Door For All
Selves!
67.
Overcome All Inhibitions To Expression.
68.
Penetrate To The Meaning Of “The Lion Of Cosmic
Will”.
69.
Preserve Your Integrity Despite All Forms Of
Opposition.
70.
Radiate Essential Identity
71.
Radiate The Splendour Of The Spirit!
72.
Realize There Is But One Self. That Self You Are!
73.
Recognize Yourself As The Central Authority Of Your
Life.
74.
Relinquish The “Point”! Be Everywhere!
75.
Reject Any Infringement On Individual Freedom.
76.
Renounce The Lesser Self For The Greater.
77.
Repudiate The Heresy Of The Many Selves!
78.
Rule!
79.
Rule Over The Insurrection Of The Lower Self!
80.
Rule Within The “Kingdom Of The Soul”!
81.
Sacrifice Everything Low And Base. Be The Self!
82.
Set An Example Of Strength And Integrity.
83.
Shatter Crystallized Forms Through The Expanding
Power Of Selfhood.
84.
Shed Abroad The “Light Of Life”!
85.
Shine So That Your Radiance Obliterates The Lights
Within Your Microcosmic System.
86.
Shine With A Radiance Inextinguishable!
87.
Stand At The Center And Sustain All.
88.
Strengthen Authenticity
89.
Strengthen Individuality
90.
Subdue The One Who Pretends To Be Yourself!
91.
Take Your Place At The Center As The Life-Giving
Heart.
92.
Unify Through The Power Of Will.
93.
Will The
Destruction Of The Causal Body In All Its Glory For The Coming Of A Greater
Glory!
Mantra for Leo and the First Ray
Mantram for the Disciple’s Consciousness: I intend with will and power,
to know the One Identity—Selfhood as a Point at last Relinquished.
Mantram for the Initiate’s Consciousness: “I Assert the Fact”—the Fact
of One Identity, of Selfhood as a Point at Last Relinquished.
Proposed Symbol
for R1/Leo: Standing at the center in the ‘Nucleus of Power’ and grasping the
‘Scepter of his Sovereignty’, the Leader
Napoleon Bonaparte—Emperor of
5.
Charlemagne—Holy Roman Emperor:
6.
(Ascendant, Leo with
Saturn in Leo, H1; MC in Aries with Sun, Venus and Jupiter all conjunct in
Aries, Sun and Venus loosely conjunct to the MC; Moon in Capricorn; Mercury in
Pisces conjunct Chiron; Mars in Gemini; Uranus in Aquarius conjunct DSC; Pluto
in Libra)
Charlemagne was the grandson of Charles Martel who saved
Charlemagne was great military leader. Pluto in Libra, Mars (the “God of War”)
and Uranus (the planet of electric will) are in a grand trine expressing ease
of expression. The main concern of Charlemagne was to spread Christianity. This
motive bespeaks the presence of the sixth ray. Indeed we see the two sixth ray
planets (Mars and Neptune) widely conjunct (8º), and Vesta, a major asteroid
partially connected with the devotion and commitment of the sixth ray, is in
the Mars-ruled sign, Aries, conjunct the MC.
By extending his domains, he hoped also to widen the influence of the
Christian Religion. We notice that his Aries planets, Sun, Venus and Jupiter
are all conjunct or widely conjunct in H9 where the expansion of the scope of
the self is undertaken; it is the Sagittarian house.
Charlemagne was a reformer—notice the hierarchical ruler of Aries, Uranus,
conjunct the seventh house cusp. Much of the first and seventh ray flows
through Uranus, and so this planet, in his chart, represents the Shamballa
Force in its organizational and re-organizational aspect.
There are similarities between Charlemagne and Akbar the Great of India.
Charlemagne is thought to have been illiterate; the same is true, so it is
said, of Akbar. Charlemagne like Akbar, welcomes all scholars to his court and
encouraged education. He helped the monasteries and improved the legal system.
This orientation is supported by the Sun and two “benefic” planets, Jupiter and
Venus (all three of which express the second ray in one aspect or another of
their energy system), all found in the ninth house if higher education,
religion and legal thought. The improvement of the legal system is reinforced
by Uranus, the planet which, at its best always seeks improvement, in
the seventh house (the house of law)
It is said of Charlemagne that he
respected art and encouraged crafts workers to settle and work his lands. Here
we see the effect of the Sun/Venus conjunction in Aries. Venus, let it be
remembered, is, among other things, the planet of art, and conveys the
culturing and uplifting influence of the Solar Angel.
Charlemagne, had a good relationship with the Pope, Leo III. When, at the
Pope’s request, he visited
The soul ray of Charlemagne was clearly the first, for, in the Western
world, he was one of the greatest of all kings and leaders. With regard to the
first ray, Aries is the foremost sign of this ray and it is in the most
elevated position—widely conjunct the MC. Saturn, also a first ray planet, is
in the first house in the first ray sign Leo. There is a triangle which
includes Leo/Saturn/Shamballa. This Saturn, then, could be considered as one of
the conduits for the Shamballa Force, with which, as a synthesizer and unifier,
he was so abundantly provided.
Indications of the second and sixth ray are, however, present from both
biographical reports and from his chart. Sun/Venus and Sun/Jupiter conjunctions
would both reinforce the heart-line energy and, in general, the second ray.
Sixth ray energy was also present, reinforced through the Mars/Neptune
conjunction. The seventh ray would also be powerful as seventh ray Uranus was
angular.
It is to be noted that Chiron (the wound) conjuncts a retrograde Mercury in
Pisces. This gives subtlety of thought (perhaps along the fourth ray line), but
also a potential sense of inadequacy (well concealed). It could have
contributed to his high estimation of scholars and artists—a kind of
compensation.
As for the monadic ray, one cannot with assurance speculate, and yet, there is
a suggestion of a close relation to the Christ Force, and hence, the
possibility of the second ray.
7.
Giuseppe
Garibaldi—Italian Patriot:
(Ascendant, probably Leo though the last degree of Cancer is a possibility;
Mercury and Venus are both in Leo; MC, Aries; Sun in Cancer; Moon in Gemini;
Mars in Virgo; Jupiter in Aquarius; Saturn in Scorpio conjunct the IC of the
later chart; Uranus in Libra conjunct the IC of the later chart; Neptune and NN
in Sagittarius; Pluto in Pisces)
Austrians were driven from
8.
Martin Luther—Inspirer of the Protestant
Reformation:
(Ascendant, Leo; Sun in Scorpio with Venus conjunct Saturn also in Scorpio;
Mars, as well, in Scorpio; Moon in Aries in or on cusp of H( {depending upon
exact time used}; Mercury conjunct Neptune in Sagittarius; Uranus also in
Sagittarius; Jupiter in Libra)
Martin Luther was a great religious reformer, clearly changing the course of
Christianity in the 16th Century, and protesting against many of the
abuses then current in the Catholic Church. He became a priest in 1507 and
taught theology. As an act of protest in 1517, he nailed his ninety-five
Theses the church door and in 1519 he broke with the Catholic Church by
refusing to recognize the supreme power and infallibility of the Pope. He was
condemned as a heretic in 1525 and began the Reformed Church also in 1525; and
also married in that same year (a year in which transiting Jupiter was very
active, transiting both his Moon and reaching his Taurus MC). He spent the rest
of his life organizing and spreading the new gospel of his Protestant
Reformation.
The Tibetan associates Martin Luther with the first ray (at least in terms of
his writing style).
“The literary work of a first ray man will
be strong and trenchant, but he will care little for style or finish in his
writings. Perhaps examples of this type
would be Luther, Carlyle, and Walt Whitman.” (EPI 202)
It is, however, difficult to know whether this means that Luther was
principally upon the first ray, or that perhaps his personality or mind were
upon the first ray. In any case, such was the nature and strength of his effect
upon humanity and religion that the first ray must, necessarily, have been prominent.
Was he as well in the department of the Master Jesus and more essentially (in
the soul) upon the sixth ray? This question could be debated. The Christian
Church is certainly upon the sixth ray under the direction of the Master Jesus,
and Luther’s most profound effect was at first upon the Christian Church, and,
inevitably, upon society (build around that Church). Yet, it must be remembered
that the Catholic Church itself, upon which his effect was, to say least,
shocking and provocative, is found upon the first ray in its soul nature
(its rays, according to the Tibetan, being 13-667).
Luther’s early life in the church was both devoted and disciplined. In 1505,
when his progressed Sun in Sagittarius held a midway position between (and
conjuncting) both his natal and progressed Uranus (also in Sagittarius), he had
a profound religious experience and entered a
monastery of the Augustinian friars at Erfurt. He devoutly adhered to the rigid
disciplines of the order. Transiting Saturn had entered his twelfth house (the
monastery) and progressing Saturn (natally in the sign of mortal conflict,
Scorpio) continued to converge upon the IC of his chart.
Luther was ordained as a priest in 1507 with Saturn in the vicinity of and then
crossing his Ascendant, indicating the serious beginning of a new cycle. In
1510 he was sent to
From the astrological perspective, the esoteric ruler of his Leo Ascendant is
sixth ray
In many ways Luther exhibited some of the same psycho-spiritual dynamics as
Here is a man who took action. He destroyed
and rebuilt. He set himself against corruption as is so often the case with
disciples conditioned by Scorpio. With a strong first ray he proved to be an
agent of beneficent destruction. Scorpio is the sign of radical
transformation, and he had not less than four major astrological factors are
placed in this sign—Mars (the “God of War”), Saturn (the “God of Opportunity”
and Discipline), Venus (the ‘Goddess of the Soul’) and that all-important
centralizer of energy, the Sun. These planets are of the utmost importance in
the struggle between the great Pairs of Opposites—soul and personality. Mars
indicates the full rebellion of the integrated personality against the higher
principle, but also the courage to face the opponent; Saturn (“Lord of
Materiality”) concentrates the forces of the “Dweller on the Threshold”, but
also gives the discipline and understanding of law and principle necessary to
oppose it; Venus indicates that the light of the soul has penetrated to the
dark places (Scorpio) within the personality and is involved in its redemptive
work, uplifting towards the mountain top, where its transfiguring light can
shine. Interestingly, both Saturn and Venus are placed in the Venus-ruled
decanate of Scorpio—the second, and Mars is in its own decanate—the first. The
Sun is concentrated in the third
decanate, considered by some to be ruled by Pluto, indicating a final struggle,
especially with the mental heads of the Hydra (pride, separativeness and
cruelty).
From a certain perspective, these four planets can be considered potently
involved in the second and third initiations. Scorpio is archetypally the sign
of the second initiation, and Luther, with his tremendous early emphasis upon
purity, idealism, devotion and principle, was certainly at least that—an
initiate of the second degree. Through Mars the Hydra can be fought. Through
Saturn the Dweller can be intelligently faced. Through Venus, the astral waters
can be calmed by the luminous light of mind, and through both Venus and the
Sun, the mind itself can be greatly illuminated. Further, Saturn and Venus,
conjuncted, are the two rulers of Capricorn, the sign most associated with the third
degree. For those upon the “reversed wheel”, Saturn rules the first decanate of
Capricorn, Venus the second, and Vulcan the third. Interestingly the sequence
in his chart is Saturn-Venus-Sun, and it is well known from the Tibetan’s
writings, that “Vulcan and the Sun are one”. The Sun in the third decanate of
Capricorn promises illumination on the mountain top. Thus we see in this chart
a passage through the second degree and a rehearsal for the third degree
through the agency of those planets especially related to the third degree
(Saturn, Venus and the Sun).
An interesting sidelight on one of these planets (Venus) is related to the fact
that in his forty second year, he married a former nun Kartharina von Bora
(Venus in Scorpio), raised six children (Jupiter, planet of increase, is ruler
of the fifth house of children, placed in Libra, the sign of marriage, and also
conjuncted to Juno—the asteroid of unions—itself placed in Libra), and had a
happy (Venus) home life (Venus conjunct the IC) with much music (Venus) in the
home! Given the position of Venus at the cusp of the fourth house, we might say
that this marriage was part of the soul’s plan, and presented a much-needed and
balancing view on how a priest of God might live—more naturally.
Like
It is interesting to realize that
Did Luther take the third initiation? Certainly he influenced directly (and
indirectly) millions of people for centuries to come. Scorpio is a sign that
may be associated with the first three initiations (if not, in some important
way, even the fourth). Leo is a sign that may easily be associated with the
third degree, as it represents the Solar Angel risen to a position of domination
over the personality elementals which have been subdued by strenuous
application of the Scorpionic and Sagittarian forces. There is more than one
way to achieve the third degree, and Capricorn need not always be involved.
However, it must not be overlooked that while the preparation for
Luther’s break with the Catholic Church occurred while his progressed Sun was
in the sign Sagittarius (a predominantly sixth ray sign having much to do with
the second initiation), when his ninety-five Theses were actually posted on the
door of the castle church, his progressed Sun had moved into Capricorn (the
sign of the third initiation).
We now come to the moment which destined Luther to break with the Catholic
Church and which, thus, set the Protestant Reformation upon its inevitable
course. The radix chart features involved show the prominence of several signs
and planets. Sagittarius is a sign in which religion is emphasized, and
Uranus, the Transformer, exalted in Scorpio, is placed in Sagittarius. The Moon
is a singleton on the cusp of the ninth house of religion, and so, Luther being
definitely a disciple if not an initiate of some degree, must have had the Moon
veiling Uranus (further emphasizing this planet)—with Moon’s position trining
the midpoint between the Mercury/Neptune conjunction and Uranus. He initiated
(Aries) great transformations (Moon veiling Uranus) in the field of religion
and religious philosophy (H9).
The ninety-five Theses were posted on All Saints Day, 1517. Initially, Luther was
largely protesting the dispensation of indulgences (a great financial success
for the Church) and was thus pitting himself against the Church’s commercial,
venal third ray personality. The chain of events which he launched (the
triggering Moon in Aries), however, went far beyond his original intentions and
was responsible for creating, at length, an entirely new religious and
theological structure. It is fascinating to see that at that crucial time, the
progressed Sun, which had entered Capricorn about a year and a half before, was
receiving a exact conjunction from transiting Pluto! A great destruction
was underway, leading to a re-birth of the Christian Church. Note as
well, that Pluto, the regenerator is a special ruler of Scorpio (one of
Luther’s most significant signs) and is, natally, in close opposition to that
all important Aries Moon on the cusp of the ninth house. In effect we have a
natal Uranus/Pluto opposition, since the Moon in advanced individuals veils
Uranus. The potentials of this opposition would be activated whenever Pluto
came into prominence, as at the time of the posting of the Theses.
Leo, his Ascendant, showed the strength with which he had to stand for these
Theses, and all the organized theology and doctrine which developed from them.
He had to embody the Reformation in his person (Leo), and have the fortitude to
withstand the inevitable backlash from the Catholic orthodoxy of his day, as
well as the splintering effect of those within his own camp who wished to carry
things perhaps too far, and whose respect for the unity and synthesis which Leo
represents was far less than his own.
For the rest of his life, Luther was involved in a dangerous game—really a kind
of ‘war’ (Scorpio) with the Catholic Church, over the hearts and minds of his
countrymen. His life was frequently in danger. He was eventually condemned as a
heretic in 1521 (under the influence of Uranus which was transiting in Taurus
near his MC on the midpoint between his MC/IC and his Scorpio Sun), and more
than once he had to flee opposing forces or be protected from them. On other
occasions, however, he marched directly into the “enemy camp” (the star
Alhena), and despite the patent danger, survived (the star Aculeus). The
potential courage of the combination of Leo and Scorpio are much in evidence.
Despite many setbacks (originating as much from his allies as his enemies), he
achieved great influence, and permanently weakened the Catholic Church and its
claims over the souls of humanity. In this mission he attacked the misuse of
the Catholic Church’s first ray soul energy, just as when he protested
against its venality, he attacked its third ray personality force.
In point of fact, Luther’s influence extended far beyond Church matters. He
contributed to the formation of a new German nationalism which was a seed of
synthesis leading in later centuries to the formation of true German nation. In
It would seem that his greatest influence occurred in relation to the Ashram of
the Master Jesus, Whose work it is to oversee the development of the Church and
Christianity. However, it is also apparent that Luther worked with the first
ray, contributing the energy of synthesis, becoming a factor of moment
in the synthesizing of the German nation. There is good reason to believe that
Martin Luther will always be considered the man who began the Protestant
Reformation. In this regard, it is important to consider a few of the aspects
of the stars relative to his natal chart. Both his Saturn and Venus (planets of
initiation) are closely conjunct Zuben Elschemali (which are considered stars
of “negative reform”). The term “negative” should not be taken too literally,
as it probably relates to the degree of self-consultative independence with
which the reformer undertakes his mission, and the potentially drastic effect
of the reform. Certainly, Luther took matters into his own hands (Moon in
Aries, Leo Ascendant), and his reformation led, subsequently, to a number of
brutal wars. The star Alhena, called the “Proudly Marching One”, is closely
parallel his MC, and its meaning is interpreted as “to have a mission”—an
undeniable truth in the case of Luther. One other star makes a close
conjunction to Uranus (the planet of reformation) in Sagittarius—Aculeus—the
meaning of which is “enduring attacks successfully”—also remarkably true of
Luther, who had to contend with conflict from the Catholic Church, from the
various factions within his own Reformation Movement, and even from his own
psyche—a battle of which every Scorpio person know.
Whatever may have been his personal limitations, Martin Luther stands forth as
a man of vision (Mercury and
9.
Benito Mussolini—Fascist Dictator of
(Ascendant Scorpio; Sun and Mercury in Leo; Moon conjunct Mars in Gemini; Venus
conjunct Jupiter, Cancer; Saturn conjunct Pluto in Gemini; Uranus, Virgo;
Neptune, Taurus) Mussolini had all the magnetism of the first ray in
combination with Leo and Scorpio, and the facile brilliance of Gemini. He
exemplified the grandiosity, vanity and egocentrism of the misuse of the Leo
energy in combination with the first ray. The first ray with Scorpio only
intensified the already negative situation rendering it psychologically and
physically destructive to both himself and his nation. His behavior was an
example of a power complex compensating for an underlying sense of inferiority.
10.
Henry Steele Olcott—Theosophist:
(Ascendant, Libra: Sun conjunct Venus in Leo; Moon in Scorpio; Mercury and
Saturn in Virgo; Mars in Taurus; Jupiter in Pisces; Uranus in Aquarius; Neptune
in Capricorn; Pluto in Aries)
Born just one year earlier than H.P. Blavatsky (another powerful individual
with the Sun in Leo) , he became her closest co-worker, and co-founder of the
Theosophical Society. A recent book named him a “Yankee Beacon of Buddhist
Light” which can be seen from the Venus/Sun conjunction in Leo—a sign
characterized by the “Will-to-Illumine”. A man of strength and power himself
(Leo Sun in H10, Moon in Scorpio opposed to Mars), his great task was to
sustain his partnership with H.P.B. (often under very difficult personal
circumstances because of her temperament). The power of Libra would must have
been useful in this difficult task. H.P.B.’s Moon and Venus were conjunct in
Libra, and Olcott’s Venus in Leo was within six degrees of H.P.B.’s 18º Leo
Sun. In addition to his obvious
first ray, one suspects as well the importance of the second ray, along the wisdom
line.
Discover
Potentials to be Derived from
Energetic Contrasts Between
Leo and R1
Utilize these contrasts to understand how
these two energies may contrast or conflict with each other when they are found
together within the human energy system.
|
Leo |
In Comparison With |
R1 |
|
1.
Transmits
R1 and R5 constellationally |
|
1.
R1 |
|
2.
Transmits
principally R2, R6 and R7 through its planetary rulers (unveiled and veiled) |
|
2.
R1 |
|
3.
Colors:
orange (given by D.K.) and possibly (on a hypothetical color-scale
incrementally related to the chromatic musical scale) yellow (golden-yellow),
yellow-green, green (not likely, but presented for completeness) (A
color-chromatic scale has fourteen steps and a musical chromatic scale only
twelve—hence the discrepancies and alternatives. The shading of decanates may
offer a partial solution.) |
|
3.
Colors:
red, “roaring orange”, black |
|
4.
Note:
Possibly MI or E |
|
4.
Note:
RE or D |
|
5.
Expresses
principally through the heart center (via Sun and Jupiter). Expresses later
at the crown or dome of the head through the twelve-petalled heart
within the head. An earlier and far more separative solar plexus expression
is also likely. Ajna expression reasonable at the time the integration of the
dominant personality. |
|
5.
Expresses
through the base of the spine and the crown center |
|
6.
Creative
Hierarchy number I/VI, unliberated |
|
6.
Creative
Hierarchy number I/VI, unliberated |
|
7.
Hypothesized
as being especially expressive in relation to the |
|
7.
Related
to the |
|
8.
Leo is
especially connected with the “Son of God”. |
|
8.
The
first ray is correlated with “God the Father”. |
|
9.
Thus,
Leo can be linked to “God Immanent”. |
|
9.
Thus,
the first ray is most closely linked to “God Transcendent”. |
|
10.
Leo
has a special connection with solar fire |
|
10.
The
first ray has a close connection to electric fire |
|
11.
Zodiacally
correlated with the heart |
|
11.
Correlated
with the head |
|
12.
Expresses
primarily through the heart center (and also the heart within the head |
|
12.
Expresses
primarily through the head center |
|
13.
Leo holds
the center. |
|
13.
The
first ray may hold the center, but may also go forth in a straight
line. |
|
14.
The
Leo type is often known for a vibrant emotional life. |
|
14.
The
first ray, in and of itself, is often repressive of emotions. |
|
15.
Leo is
especially related to the soul of man. |
|
15.
The
first ray is most closely related to the spirit. |
Discover Potentials to be Derived
from
Energetic Similarities Between Leo
and R1
Utilize these similarities to further understand how these two energies
may combine with or reinforce each other (for better of for worse) when they
are found within the same energy system.
A. Leo Transmits the First Ray: These energies are closely linked as Leo transmits the first ray
constellationally.
B. Linked Through the “Divine Lives” on the Logoic Plane: The first ray conditions the logoic plane
of the cosmic physical plane. The Creative Hierarchy known as the Divine
Lives—a Hierarchy ruled by Leo—focusses on this first plane.
C. Kingship, Rulership: Leo
represents the king, and the first ray stands for the foremost ruler,
in short, the king. They both share the principle of kingship.
D. Centralization: Both Leo
and the first ray induce centralization. They both represent the nucleus
or central point.
E. The
F. The “Most High”: The
First Ray Lord is called the “Most High”; Sanat Kumara, the King (Leo) of
Shamballa, is also called the “Most High”.
G. The Monadic Aspect: From a
certain perspective, the human monad (Leo) is the king of the its microcosm.
The first ray is also related to the spirit or monadic aspect of man.
H. Identity and Ego Reinforcement: Both energies are closely related to the factor of identity. As,
well, they both build and reinforce the human ego. Both possess sensitivity
(a Leonian word) to the nature and boundaries of selfhood.
I.
The “
J. Separation and Synthesis: As well, both energies, at first, lead to a pronounced separativeness.
Later, they become all-inclusive and synthetic.
K. Related to the First Initiation: It is not to be ignored that Leo is active at the first initiation
(thus expressing numerical affinity with the first ray). The first
initiation is, indeed, an initiatory entry into a new kingdom of nature, the
fifth. Further, the first ray is actively expressed at this initiation through
Vulcan and Pluto—Vulcan having a very close connection to Leo through the Sun.
Through Leo, as well, a new sense of identity is achieved.
II.
Sun Leo (or Ascendant Leo), R2P (or R2S) (Plus Constellationally Transmitted R1 and R5) (A strong mutual reinforcement of ray and
astrological energies due to the second ray transmitted through the Sun—ruler
of Leo on all three levels—and monadically through Neptune, the veiled esoteric
ruler of Leo. The applicable category is Strong
by Rulership—Classes 1, 2, and 3. The reinforcement is at its strongest for advanced second ray disciples, Class 2, coming as
they do under Sun-veiled Neptune {connected to the “Heart of the Sun” and the
“Solar Flames”} Additionally, Leo, is directly associated with the heart and,
thus, with the second aspect of divinity and the second ray. As well, the Sun
may veil second ray Jupiter, exoterically, and Uranus, the veiled hierarchical
ruler has a second ray association—Sirius/Pisces/Uranus. Second ray Jupiter as
ruler of the first decanate exoterically and the third, esoterically,
strengthen the reinforcement, as does the second ray Sun {possessing both a
second ray soul and personality}, ruler of the second decanate {in both
exoteric and esoteric order}.)
(a) (Selfish, Self-centered or Self-Serving Human Being)
i.
The vanity and self-absorption of the self-centered Leo person combine with
the lax, self-indulgent attitudes induced within the insufficiently
spiritualized personality by the second ray. (These undesirable qualities would
be in the nature of a relapse or reversion to a formerly bound condition, as it
is not possible to have a first or second ray personality unless one is at
least an aspirant. The first or second ray may, however, enter the personality
by other lines of influence.)
ii.
Premature
self-satisfaction and contentment.
iii.
Laziness.
The lion must come out of his lair.
iv.
Narcissism.
Naïve self-congratulation.
v.
The love
of popularity, applause, admiration. Susceptibility to flattery. “The love of
being loved” (GWP 122)
vi.
The
“fashion plate”. The “center-fold”.
vii.
Constant
need for attention, and indulgence in “attention-getting” behaviors.
viii.
Glorying
in being “someone special”.
(b) (Advanced Human Being; Aspirant; Disciple)
i.
The Self-expressive, individuated attitudes of the developing Leo person
combine with the expansive
positivity induced within
the spiritually-unfolding personality by
the second ray.
ii.
Rapidly
developing self-understanding. The dictum—“Know-thyself”—is in process of being
fulfilled.
iii.
The
radiation of a sunny disposition. The emergence of happiness and joy.
iv.
Psychological
(second ray) authenticity (Leo).
v.
On the
Path of Discipleship: learning to warm his brothers and yet not heat himself.
vi.
On the
Path of Discipleship: carrying “a pot of fire to warm his fellowmen” (GWP 51)
vii.
On the
Path of Discipleship; the sharing of loving encouragement.
viii.
On the
Path of Discipleship: appreciation of and validation of the selfhood of others.
ix.
On the
Path of Discipleship: “Joy is a special wisdom”.
x.
On the
Path of Discipleship: the gradual emergence of the wisdom (second ray) born
from individual experience (Leo).
xi.
On the
Path of Discipleship: the energy of the “Heart of the Sun” emerges in the
consciousness—more gently, perhaps, than in the case of Leo and the sixth ray,
in relation to which it also emerges.
(c) (Advanced Disciple; the Initiate)[Additionally, where relevant, combine Ascendant Sign, Leo, with the
second ray as either the ray of the personality or soul]
i.
The power identify with and to radiate the light of the soul characteristic of the soul-inspired
disciple/initiate born in or under Leo, combines with the radiant love-wisdom induced within the soul or spiritualized personality by the second ray.
ii.
Undimmed
positivity based upon un-clouded soul radiation.
iii.
The joy
and, even, bliss of identification with soul and then with spirit. “Naught is
but me”. (EP II 84)
iv.
Identification
with the Heart of Love, and the Path of the Heart. Heart-centered living
(remembering that the soul can be understood as the heart).
v.
Achieved
decentralization which finds the center of Selfhood at all points. “The relinquished point”. (EA 332)
vi.
Solar
identification leading to Sirian orientation.
vii.
Spiritual
generosity, magnanimity. Abundant sharing of Selfhood.
viii.
Completed
understanding that God’s Will is Love.
Directives for Leo the Second Ray
(On Behalf of Humanity
and the One Great Work)
1.
Accept And Promote All Other Selves.
2.
Assure Others—“What You Are Is Good”!
3.
Attract The Light Of The Soul Into All Personal
Expressions.
4.
Be The Loving Heart Of Those You Gather Round.
5.
Be Open-Hearted And Radiate Positivity!
6.
Become A Radiant Example Of Love In Action!
7.
Bestow The Blessings Of The Heart Far And Wide!
8.
Bless Individuality And The Revelation Of Talents.
9.
Build The “
10.
Call Men’s Attention To The Source Of Light Within
Each Being.
11.
Cultivate Courage—A Quality Of The Heart, Knowing
That “Perfect Loves Casteth Out All Fear”!
12.
Demonstrate Unity.
13.
Discover The Self That Is ‘We’.
14.
Display The Glory Of The Soul, Oh, “Displayer Of
Glory”!
15.
Dissolve The Lower Self In The “Mystery Of Love”
16.
Dramatize The Teaching!
17.
Draw Forth The Selfhood Of Others. Educate!
18.
Embody Love-Wisdom.
19.
Encourage Self-Revelation.
20.
Evoke The “Radiance Within The Form”.
21.
Exemplify Warmth Of Heart.
22.
Expand The Heart Until It Embraces All!
23.
Express The Light Of The Soul!
24.
Express The “Will To Illumine”!
25.
Feel Your Identity As Group Identity, As The One
Identity!
26.
Find The Way To Dissolve Ring-Pass-Nots Between
Self And Other Selves; Include Them In Your Sense Of Self.
27.
Gather A Community Of Hearts!
28.
Give Others The Greatest Gift—The Affirmation Of
Their Selfhood!
29.
Glorify The Power Of Love!
30.
Hold The Sun In Your Heart!
31.
Illuminate The Group!
32.
Immersed Within The Unity, Ignore The Customary
Boundaries Of Selfhood.
33.
Increase The Radiance Of The Higher Self!
34.
Integrate The Soul And Personality Through
Loving-Understanding.
35.
Invite The Authenticity Of Others To Emerge.
36.
Know Thyself—Intuitively!
37.
Large-Heartedness! This Is The Way For You!
38.
“Let The Group Know There Are No Other Selves.”
39.
Let Thy Life Be An Ever Radiant Blessing!
40.
Let The Love Of The “Ageless Wisdom” Augment Your
Radiance!
41.
Let Your Motto Be—“Generosity Of Self”!
42.
Light The World With The “Light Of The Soul”
43.
Live In The Truth Of This Mantram: “Naught Is But
Me!”
44.
Lovingly Encourage The Emergence Of Radiant Selfhood
In All You Meet.
45.
Magnetize Hearts!
46.
Magnify The Power Of Love!
47.
Outgrow The Lower Ego. Learn To Live Beyond Its
Tiny Circle.
48.
Patiently Draw Forth The Light That Seeks To
Shine.
49.
Pour
50.
Present Education For The Soul.
51.
Promote Above All The Emergence Of The Self.
52.
Radiant Treasures Are Yours. Dispense Them
Generously.
53.
Radiate The Light!
54.
Recognize Each Other Self As None Other Than The
“One Self”.
55.
Release The Contents Of Your Causal Body Into Full
Expression.
56.
Remove The Bushel From The Light It Hid; Encourage
Others To Let Their Light Shine!
57.
Represent The Magnificence Of The Radiant Self!
58.
Reveal The Nature Of Identity!
59.
Reveal The Divine-Pattern!
60.
Reveal What Happened To You; Thus Inspire In
Others The Courage To Emerge.
61.
Sacrifice Heart And Soul To The Cause Of Right
Human Relations.
62.
See Through The ‘Eye Of The Heart’!
63.
Sense The Nature Of Causal Groupings On The Higher
Mental Plane.
64.
Share Authentic Wisdom—The Wisdom That Is Your
Own.
65.
Shed Abroad The Light Of Wisdom!
66.
Shine Forth!
67.
Steadily Shines The Sun; Shine Likewise, With
Stead Radiance.
68.
Sustain Groups Through The Energy Of The Heart.
69.
Teach By Example!
70.
Teach Self-Expression.
71.
Think And Say, “Bless Your Heart”, And Mean It!
72.
Transcend Ordinary Individuality Through
Identification With A Larger, More Encompassing Self.
73.
Understand That “Joy Is A Special Wisdom”.
74.
Understand The Cause Of Weakness And Overcome It.
75.
Understand The Foolishness Of Pride; Expand Beyond
Your Little Circle!
76.
Unify Selfhood! Integrate All Aspects Of The Self!
77.
Unite Individuals.
78.
Value Other Selves; Thus Strengthen Their
Self-Confidence!
79.
Vitalize Right-Relations.
80.
Walk The Earth As A Radiant Sun Of Love And Wisdom
81.
Warm The Hearts Of Others With Solar Fire.
82.
Welcome The Self-Revelation Of Others.
83.
What, Really, Is A Self? Ponder Deeply!
Mantra for Leo and the Second Ray
Mantram for the Disciple’s Consciousness:
Mantram for the Initiate’s Consciousness: “I See
the Greatest Light”—in which the Self is seen as One—a One Revealed when
Consciousness is Merged within the One Complete Identity and, Selfhood has
become a Point Relinquished.
Proposed Symbol for R2/Leo: Focussed at the center
of the Lotus Blue, the Scholar/Teacher
Well Known Individuals
Hypothesized as Expressing this Combination of Rays and Signs:
1.
Sri Aurobindo—Indian Sage, Mystic, Poet,
Philosopher:
(Ascendant, Leo; Sun, Jupiter, Uranus, Leo; Moon Sagittarius; Mercury and Venus
in Virgo; Mars, Cancer; Saturn, Capricorn; Neptune, Aries; Pluto, Taurus).
Sri Aurobindo possessed a vast abstract mentality, equally at home with Eastern
or Western philosophical thought. The nature of his thought and writings reveal
both the second and third rays potently present.
Well educated with a successful mundane life before he became a religious
leader and philosopher; founded a City of
2.
Alice A. Bailey—Amanuensis to the Tibetan
Master, Djwhal Khul: (1880-1949)
(Ascendant, Leo, with Mars rising in Leo from H12; MC, Aries with Jupiter in
Aries conjunct the MC, H9, and Saturn also in Aries; Sun in Gemini with Venus
in Gemini; Moon in Libra; Mercury in Cancer; Uranus in Virgo; Neptune and Pluto
in Taurus; NN in Capricorn)
If any astrological chart should be given an esoteric interpretation, it should
certainly be that of Alice A. Bailey who, as the amanuensis of the Master
Djwhal Khul, was largely responsible for seeing that the book Esoteric
Astrology reached humanity. Yet, we are faced with an unknown birth time. Alice
Bailey, who knew little of ordinary, technical astrology, speculated that her
Ascendant might be Pisces, as she was certainly a “mediator” between Hierarchy
and humanity. She also thought Cancer might be a possibility. She was good
friends with the progressive, humanistic astrologer Dane Rudhyar who, not only
dedicated his monumental Astrology of Personality to her, but rectified,
to his satisfaction, her astrological chart. That chart with a Leo Ascendant
has gained a wide acceptance and is the one we will use here for this analysis.
The rays of Alice A. Bailey are known. Although not given in completeness in
any book, they were related to the author by the disciple R.S.W. (a good friend
of AAB’s and a member of the discipleship groups to which the Tibetan wrote the
instructions found in Discipleship in the New Age, Vols. I and II). This
ray assignment also appears in various unpublished papers to which the author
has access. These rays are as follows:
Soul: Ray II
Personality: Ray 1
Mind: Ray 1
Astral Body: Ray 2
Etheric Physical Body, Ray 7
A careful reading of AAB’s Unfinished Autobiography, will reveal the
presence of the sixth ray, probably as a “legacy ray” (self-inherited from a
recent incarnation), or as the ray of the astral vehicle prior to its
transformation into the second ray. In brief it can be said that she used to preach
rather than teach, and that her style involved a fair bit of “hellfire
and damnation”—an odd beginning for one so identified, later, with the teaching
of the expansive and luminous Ageless Wisdom. She was personally engaged in the
elevation of the energies of the solar plexus center to the heart—a process
which reinforces the idea that sixth ray energies were being transmuted into
energies qualified by the second ray.
As an added speculation (although it is certainly impossible to know with
certainty), it is reasonable to think of the AAB’s monadic nature as focussed
upon the second ray of Love-Wisdom, very much like that of her Master, K.H., a
Chohan upon the second ray. At her stage of development, the monad (her own
“Central Spiritual Sun”) would be influential, and, further, it is utterly
clear that she is working in the Department of the Bodhisattva. Ascertaining
the monadic ray of the Tibetan presents, perhaps, more controversy and
uncertainty.
The conduits for the second ray soul (or monad) are several—the Sun and one
sign/constellation, and three planets in particular (Venus, Jupiter and
Neptune). The Sun (itself considered to be a second ray source among other
things) is placed in Gemini. The Tibetan is a Master upon the second ray of
Love-Wisdom, and it seems He sought to work closely with those in whose energy
system the sign Gemini (which distributes in this world period principally
and, perhaps, only the second ray) was prominent. AAB’s second husband,
Foster Bailey, had a Pisces Sun sign, and according to best estimates, a Gemini
Ascendant. Mary Bailey, the second wife of Foster Bailey, continued from the
middle 1950’s as president of the Lucis Trust. Like Alice Bailey, Mary Bailey
had a Gemini Sun sign and Leo Ascendant. The disciple R.S.W. (with whom, it is
said, the Tibetan attempted some further transmissions of the teaching) had a
Gemini Ascendant. From all this one wonders whether the Tibetan, Himself, as
one of the key “Messengers” of the Hierarchy, was not distinguished by a
powerful Gemini in His own, individual horoscope. (The Masters, like all human
beings, do have astrological charts given important clues about their
individual energy systems.)
When one thinks of the Tibetan’s Teaching, one can see how closely it is
related to the sign Gemini, offering as it does, a wide ranging explanation of
atomic, individual, planetary, solar and constellational processes. Gemini
represents the polarities of Love and Wisdom, and Gemini is the sign relating
all the pairs of opposites. The second ray is peculiarly a ray of relationship.
From a close study of the Tibetan’s books and a following of the Law of
Correspondences and the Law of Analogy, one can begin to ascertain the relationships
between all things. This comprehensive relational process is very much the
domain of Gemini.
Through AAB’s Gemini Sun, therefore, the Tibetan could easily work. This
resonance was augmented by the planet Venus (dispensing the love and light of
the soul) also placed in the sign, Gemini, which it esoterically rules. Gemini
is a sign most related to duality and dualism, and to the techniques of
building and utilizing the antahkarana by means of which a conscious relationship
between the ‘unsheathed soul’ (i.e., the spiritual triad) and the soul-infused
personality can be established. Thus Gemini links the two into a fluid
synthesis. Venus, a planet especially related to the luminous, loving Solar
Angel and its powers, facilitates the rapport between the spiritual triad and
personality, and promotes, in general, the process of soul infusion. In AAB’s
case, Venus (a planet with a strong second ray component) symbolizes the facile
rapport of soul and personality, and an easy access to the radiance of the
Solar Angel (a member of the Fifth Creative Hierarchy, just as the human monads
are members of the Fourth Creative Hierarchy). Through so much of AAB’s
teaching, knowledge concerning the Solar Angel is articulated and expanded far
beyond that which was earlier given by HPB. The Sun and Venus both in Gemini
can be considered to be in a fairly wide but, nevertheless effective,
conjunction of about seven and a half degrees. Further, they are both found in
the eleventh house of group work (also the eleventh arm of the
astrological chart—as explained by the astrologers Stephen Pugh, Niklas Nihlen
and others). This is the house of group work and of the emergence of the group
soul and group causal body, just as the fifth house of the chart signifies the
emergence of the individual soul (if such a misnomer can be allowed) and
the individual causal body (which does, in fact, exist). We must remember, “The
macrocosmic Whole is all there is. Let
the group perceive that Whole and then no longer use the thought ‘My soul and
thine’.” (Rule XI for Disciples and Initiates,
R&I 20)
Further conduits for the second ray are Jupiter in Aries and Neptune in Taurus.
Jupiter is the ruler of the heart center for all disciples. AAB was certainly a
disciple of high degree, and, according to the estimation of the author (and
from all available evidence) at least an initiate of the third degree (well
into the process of renunciation—the fourth degree). The soul ray of the planet
Jupiter is very probably the second, and so it can be considered the principal
planet of the second ray. It is placed closely conjunct AAB’s Midheaven on the
ninth house side. This seems a perfect position for one who initiates (Aries)
a second ray school of the Ageless Wisdom (Jupiter), namely the
On a lower turn of the spiral, in relation to this Neptune/Chiron conjunction,
one has to be on guard against being hurt, damaged or wounded (Chiron) on the
astral plane (
Both the personality and the mind are on the first ray, giving a powerful point
of connection for will and purpose. Two signs/constellations, in particular,
act as modes of transmission for the first ray—Aries and Leo. Leo is ruled by
the Sun on all three levels—exoteric, esoteric and hierarchical. Because of the
initiate status of AAB,
The other first ray sign Aries, has for its orthodox ruler, the planet Mars
(which, in itself, carries much of the first ray) and is placed in the first
ray sign, Leo, prominently at the Ascendant. Mars in Leo is a strongly first
ray indication, and gives the individual natural “push” and authority. It can
represent the power to command, and from all first hand reports AAB (though
filled with love and Geminian humor) “ran a tight ship”. In many individuals
Mars in Leo represents the assertiveness of the personality, but as Leo also
represents the soul (and even the spirit), this combination can stand for the
power to assert the authority of the energies resident within the two higher
periodical vehicles.
Within Aries, are placed both Saturn (a planet with a significant first ray
component) and also Jupiter. Whereas Jupiter is Aries bestows a ready
initiative, Saturn in Aries (taken together) are a mutually reinforcing pair,
and indicate strong purpose. Jupiter in Aries will undertake much, but Saturn
in Aries gives more restraint and discrimination, choosing more wisely that
which is to be initiated. Further we see that first ray/seventh ray Aries
qualified the authoritative tenth house cusp (the MC), showing that the first
ray is easily applied to AAB’s “calling” or vocation, especially since dharmic
Saturn is very strong in the tenth house, just as visionary Jupiter is strong
in the ninth. We can certainly see how the first ray power to initiate was
available to AAB in the execution of her dharma.
Pluto, found in the eleventh house of group work, is also a planet of the first
ray. It has several aspects of interest. One is a quincunx (150°) to the fated
vertex, and also a close quintile (72°) to the Ascendant. Interestingly, AAB
was virtually expelled (Pluto) from the Theosophical Society, and later
undertook important transformative and regenerative work for the Hierarchy
(apparently doing much inner work in the transmutation of negative substance).
There is also a close parallel of declination between Pluto and the MC, only
seven minutes of arc from exactitude, again showing the occult depth of
AAB’s work for the Great Ones, and also certain subtle dangers to which she was
exposed. One can well imagine that she was not ‘popular’ with the counterforce,
and Hitler, himself, is said to have desired her elimination (Pluto). The first
ray power of Pluto was certainly useful given the extraordinarily rigorous and
physically exhausting labor which she chose to undertake. Perhaps it was no
coincidence that she thought of her closest companions as members of a “suicide
squad”—a band of esoteric workers who would voluntarily sacrifice themselves
through extreme effort on behalf of Hierarchy and humanity until they
“dropped”. Pluto parallel the MC and Pluto in the eleventh house predispose
towards this self-sacrificial orientation.
AAB’s Ascendant is in the first (or sub-Leo) decanate of the sign Leo. It
reinforced her first ray personality and mind and gave her the strength to persist
in her arduous Self-chosen task, and to centralize within herself the necessary
spiritual authority to be (for thirty years) the very “life and heart of the
project”. AAB had the Leo dharma of
becoming an example of the teaching she gave to the world; she executed
this dharmic task admirably. The Leo Ascendant also combines with and
reinforces the energy of her second ray soul. Of the three fire signs, Leo is
the one most associated with consciousness, per se. It is the second of
the fire signs indicating its numerical affinity with the second ray. Its
peculiar type of light is the “Light of the Soul”; interestingly, AAB, wrote a
book with this title, commenting on translations of the Yoga Sutras of
Patanjali prepared for her by the Tibetan. Leo is associated with two types of
will: the Will to Illumine and the Will to Rule. The Will to Rule was focussed
through her first ray personality and mind, and was applied through her role as
spiritual executive. The Will to Illumine is clearly and potently related to
her dharma as a teacher and author in the field of esotericism, and complements
perfectly her Geminian abilities as a receiver and transmitter of occult
knowledge and wisdom.
The role of the Moon and Mercury must be examined. Like HPB, AAB’s moon was
placed in the collaborative sign, Libra.
Both of these initiates formed a significant partnership with the
Tibetan Master, Who wrote the great majority of the “Blue Books” and Who was
responsible, we are told, for providing HPB with much of the material for her
monumental Secret Doctrine. His collaboration with AAB was, it would
seem, the more intimate, for in this latter instance, the major ray was the
same (the second), HPB being upon the first ray. Note that the Moon is found in
the third house of communication, in this case telepathic communication
and collaboration. With AAB, the mind (third house) was an extremely sensitive
instrument of reception, and the rapport (Libra) which made possible this
mental interplay between the Tibetan and herself, had been trained in earlier
incarnations when she was an accepted disciple under the Tibetan’s supervision.
The presence of the Moon in the very first degree of Libra indicates the
important choices which confronted AAB throughout her life (since one of the
mantrams of Libra is “Let Choice be Made”). Perhaps her most important choice
was whether or not to collaborate with the Tibetan when opportunity was
presented. At first, fearing psychism, she did not want to do so. Shortly after
the initial contact, she evaluated (Libra) the quality of material she was
receiving from him and became convinced of His authenticity and the importance
of the spiritual enterprise He suggested. There are many of us in the world
today who must be extremely grateful that she decided as she did.
The aspects made by Mercury (a planet of communication and, hence, on a higher
turn of the spiral, of telepathy) are revealing. There is a sextile to Juno
(partnership) and another sextile to the Neptune/Chiron conjunction
(representing close contact with a subtle (
Of note is the grand trine relating expansive second ray Jupiter in Aries,
courageous Mars in Leo and dedicated Vesta in Sagittarius (the sign of higher
mind, philosophy and seership). Something of the large scope of the great work
undertaken on behalf of the Tibetan can be appreciated. She had the enthusiasm
(Jupiter/Mars) to sustain this work, and the singleness of purpose and
commitment (Vesta) to adhere to it. From a certain perspective, Master D.K.,
pouring forth the abundance of the Ageless Wisdom into her receptive mind, is
represented by second ray Jupiter at the tenth house cusp—a significant point
of authority in the chart. (He can be considered Saturn, the “Task Master”,
as well.) This elevated Jupiter can also represent the benevolent supervision
(Jupiterian keywords) of the Master K.H. (her Master, actually) Who had
materialized for her during her teen-age years (telling her of future work she
might do), and with Whom she had the closest inner rapport—about which, of
course, little is said. The interplay between a disciple and an his or her
Master is a purely private matter.
Several important parallels have already been pointed out. Additionally there
is a close parallel between the Sun and the South Node, indicating the personal
authority which AAB had developed in the past (South Node), and also the
personality (Sun) which she was leaving behind. Venus finds itself on the other
side, also parallel to the South Node, showing the soul contact established in
former lives. There is another parallel (exact to the minute of arc) between
Mars and Ceres, showing that all the assertion (Mars) which she had to bring
forward was for the sake of nurturing (Ceres) the spiritual potentials of the
disciples for which she made herself responsible. Together, Jupiter and Ceres
represent forceful cultivation. Jupiter and the Moon are closely parallel,
indicating her successful receptivity and why she was able to provide a
psycho-mental vessel for the reception of so much knowledge and wisdom; her
form (the Moon) had reached a sufficient point of unfoldment (Jupiter) for this
to be possible. Juno and intelligent Pallas Athene are also parallel, further
accentuating the mentoring to which she was subjected. Pallas Athene was always
the astute advisor to various of the heroes of Greek Mythology. The Juno
Uranus conjunction and parallel is part of this complex. The
Neptune/Chiron conjunction (indicator of subtle mentoring) is also reinforced
by a parallel between them, adding to its strength. Finally, the Sun is closely
parallel the Anti-Vertex, (hypothesized as a “point of free initiative”). This
shows her able to put her integrated personality powers freely into the
telepathic experiment with the Tibetan.
In AAB’s case, the more prominent fixed stars do not contact the usual personal
points of the chart. The Gemini Sun is conjunct two stars—Saiph and Wazn. Saiph
is the “Sword Hilt of the Hunter” Orion, and is probably the seventh ray star
among the seven first magnitude stars in that constellation. Wazn is translated
at the “Weight” and, with Phact, is a star in the constellation of the “Dove”
both considered to be good messengers or bringers of good news. This was
certainly true in the case of AAB, whose collaborative teaching with the
Tibetan brought the inspiring Ageless Wisdom to many thousands.
We have already talked about the importance of Uranus in relation to Juno as an
indicator of the transformative (Uranus) collaboration (Juno) AAB formed with
the Tibetan. This conjunction is found in the second house (the house of
wealth—whether physical, mental or spiritual). We find that Uranus and the star
Thuban (the “Judge of Heaven” and the pole star more than four thousand years
ago) are conjunct in the same house—the second. Thuban, according to Brady, is
the symbol of one who guards or produces a treasure. Again the treasure can be
spiritual or material. Thuban is said to indicate prospectors of gold or silver
and ministers of money. Its connection with that which is highly valuable is
only reinforced by its presence in the second house of the chart. We can easily
see AAB guarding and producing the “Treasures of the Ageless Wisdom”—the
‘Treasures of Light’ (another and higher meaning of the second house).
The Star Menkar, associated with Cetus the Sea Monster, is conjunct
One personal point, the Vertex or “point of fate” is very closely conjuncted to
Acumen, a twin nebula to Aculeus in the sting of the Scorpion. Its meaning
according to Brady is “enduring attacks which weaken”. Placed at the Vertex,
Acumen indicates a inevitable confrontation with those who criticize and
malign, and this was certainly the case in AAB’s life. The positive
interpretation indicates a very sharp mind and a perception well above the
average.
When thinking of AAB’s spiritual achievements and status, one must conclude
that not only was she, technically, a “Chela on the Thread”, empowered to seek
and get the Master’s attention when the work demanded it, but also a “Chela
with the Master’s Aura” (yet a further stage of disciplic development)
indicating a still more intimate and trusted relationship with the Hierarchy.
With her, the antahkarana, indicated by the sign Gemini, Venus in Gemini and
Mercury in Cancer was built to a large degree and she could journey to the
Ashram on the inner planes for consultation and instruction.
This is far from an exhaustive analysis of the main astrological features of
AAB’s natal chart. Her conception and animation charts would also be of great
interest and may be undertaken in further portions of this series of astrology
books.
Alice A. Bailey was (and is) a great disciple and initiate. Her accomplishments
on behalf of students of the Ageless Wisdom are irreplaceable. Her life was a
hard one, both inwardly and outwardly. She was, after all, being trained to
work still more closely with Master K.H. in His future plans relating to the
Reappearance of the Christ and the Re-establishment of the Mysteries of
Initiation. Her last incarnation was a clear example of the principle that as
disciple advances, the greater his/her inner freedom becomes, but the more
restricted and outwardly bound becomes his/her
life within the world of circumstances. Gemini often gives either the
tendency towards insomnia or the ability to get along on very little sleep;
often, in the execution of her endless responsibilities, she was down to
perhaps two hours of sleep per night. We see the elevated Saturn standing austerely
in the tenth house of duty, and harmoniously sextiling the important Gemini
Sun, but giving, in essence, no time for the personal self. The life of
the initiate of the third degree is one of increasing pressure, internal
intensity and self-sacrifice.
Are we in any position to determine what AAB accomplished inwardly during her
last incarnation? Probably not. The Tibetan once suggested that for all the
fullness of outer work which AAB accomplished, her inner work was still more
demanding. Here we see the two sides of the Geminian energy expressed through
the life of a disciple/initiate who was certainly in the world, but with
equal certainty not of it. We might say of AAB that she (under the
inspiration of the Tibetan Master) made the soul and the Solar Angel vivid
spiritual realities in the lives of thousands. She was instrumental
(literally) in offering the world an entirely new approach to discipleship and
to the cultivation of group activity, group consciousness and group progress in
the Aquarian age. The Aquarian Age will not be an Age focussed only upon
the group (thought that will be
its primary focus). During this Age, powerful individualities will emerge who
will take positions of leadership relative to group work. Ashrams are always
organized with a Master or Arhat at the central point. It can be clearly seen
that AAB (through her work for the Tibetan and her own Self-initiated work with
respect to the Arcane School and the Lucis Trust) was in the process of
“gathering her Ashram”. Through the power of her Leo Ascendant, she was
learning to be the ‘authoritative center’ of a future Ashram on the second ray.
She stood at the nexus of a great array of subtle forces and they passed
through her. The impairments of the “blood condition” which eventually arose
were directly related to her position at the “heart of things”. We know that
both Leo and Aquarius condition the heart and circulatory system and the
condition of the blood. In a way, and karmically, her time to pass had come
before the thirty years work was completed, but with characteristic courage
(bold Mars in courageous Leo, plus her double first ray emphasis), she “refused
invalidism”, and pushed forward to complete the work. It is said that the
Masters kept her in incarnation for several additional years so that this work
for the Tibetan might reach its proper conclusion, but They never could have
done this unless her own indomitable will
(first ray, Leo and Aries) were invested in continuation.
The greatest of all hierarchical projects in the current era are the
Externalization of the Hierarchy and the Reappearance of the Christ. To
facilitate this Reappearance, the Master K.H. and his Ashram (and Ashram, which
in a broader way includes the Master D.K.) are committed. AAB as a member of K.H.’s
Ashram was also thoroughly invested in this monumental project. If we wish to
evaluate her work in collaboration with the Tibetan, we must think of what it
has meant for informing the world (Gemini) about the true nature of the
Spiritual Hierarchy, its impending Externalization, and the return of its great
Director, the Christ.
Certain lives serve as an inspirational example for us all; the last
incarnation of Alice Bailey was one such. We are grateful that (like Yogananda)
she drew upon the energies of her Leo Ascendant to write an autobiography which
brings before the eyes of humanity an example (Leo) of a life entirely and
courageously dedicated to discipleship service.
3.
Bill Clinton—United States President:
(Ascendant, Libra, with Venus and Jupiter in Libra and Mars conjunct Neptune in
Libra rising; MC, Cancer; Sun in Leo, with Mercury, Saturn and Pluto all
conjunct in Leo; Moon in Taurus; Uranus in Gemini)
From
4.
Carl Jung—Psychologist:
(Ascendant, Aquarius; Sun, Leo; Mercury and Venus in Cancer; Mars, Sagittarius;
Jupiter, Libra; Saturn, Aquarius; Uranus, Leo; Neptune and Pluto in Taurus)
Carl Jung was one of the greatest modern scholars of the psyche. His immediate
experience of the psyche was profound and occultly alchemical to a great
degree. Above all, however, he was a physician, healer/therapist upon the second
ray. The fourth, fifth and seventh rays also played an important role in his
life and thought. The influence of Leo signifies his interest in the process of
“individuation”, and in
the autonomous activity of the “Self” (presumably, the ‘Higher Self’).
Aquarius, his very probable Ascendant, signifies the eclectic universality of
his thought.
5.
Maria Montessori—Progressive,
Transformational Educator:
(Ascendant, Leo with Venus and Ceres conjuncted and rising in Leo; Sun in
Virgo; Moon in Scorpio; Mercury in Libra; Mars conjunct Uranus in Cancer;
Saturn in Sagittarius in H5; Jupiter in Gemini; Neptune in Aries; Pluto in Taurus)
Maria Montessori was a medical doctor who evolved into a transformational
educator. The so-called Montessori method (signaling Virgo and the seven ray)
is essentially a practical and
sequential approach.. The orderly use of concrete methods and materials was
considered vital in her method of education. The Leo Ascendant, with nurturing
Ceres and light-filled Venus rising, and responsible Saturn in the fifth house
of children, indicates her soul mission—to bring illumination to the minds and
hearts of children—(Leo, the “Will to Illumine). Behind her practical and
concrete seventh ray methods, one can feel the expansive presence (second ray
Jupiter in second ray Gemini) of the Ray of the Teacher—the second ray of
“Love-Wisdom”.
6.
Paramahansa Yogananda—Indian Yogi, Guru,
Founder of the Self-Realization Fellowship:
(Source: recorded) (Ascendant, Leo with Moon also in Leo, H12; Sun in
Capricorn; Mercury conjunct Venus in Sagittarius; Mars and Jupiter in Aries;
Saturn in Libra; Uranus in Scorpio; Neptune conjunct Pluto in Gemini)
Yogananda was and is a much loved teacher of Indian spirituality, coming forth
on the second and sixth rays. His principal theme was the realization of the
One Self, and accordingly, the organization which he founded is called the
“Self-Realization Fellowship”. The theme of Leo (“I am That and That am I”) is
clearly to be seen. Yogananda’s Moon in Leo and the placement of his Sun in the
fifth house (the house correlated with Leo) all support the fulfillment of this
quest for the Self.
The initiatory status of Yogananda was clearly that of at least the third
degree. The “Hansa” is the third degree initiate. He was, however,
“Paramahansa”, and thus beyond the third degree.
One might say that his approach to yoga or union was mystical rather than
occult, although he did teach certain occult breathing techniques related to
Kriya Yoga. His principal method was through love and devotion—the Bhakti Yoga
approach.
It is said that esoterically all Saviours and Sun Gods are born in Capricorn. A
“Sun God” is a transfigured initiate. Capricorn is the sign most associated
with the Transfiguration Initiation, in which the initiate is infused by the
Sun of the soul and perceives the spirit as the Sun upon the mountain top. The
solar theme is profoundly present in Yogananda’s chart—not only through
Capricorn but through his Leo Ascendant and Moon (ruled by the Sun on all three
levels).
One of Yogananda’s greatest services was the writing of the book, Autobiography
of a Yogi, in which he tells the spiritual story of his life. Many
thousands of seekers have found inspiration through this little book. It is
clear that even spiritual teachers conditioned by Leo feel the urge to write
autobiographically. This was also true of Alice Bailey who had Leo rising.
Yogananda was a teacher (Leo the Illuminer), a healer (Chiron rising in Virgo),
a divine enthusiast (Mars and Jupiter both in Aries), a disciplinarian under
law (Sun in Capricorn squared by Saturn in Libra, the ruling planet of
Capricorn, placed in the H2, the house of desire, a musically expressive Bhakti
Yogin (musical Neptune elevated in H10, Sun in the fifth house of expression,
and one divinely enraptured by identification with the One Self (the power of
Leo—“the relinquished point”). The combination of the second ray, Capricorn and
Leo generated a great light of love and wisdom.
Discover Potentials to be Derived
from
Energetic Contrasts Between
Leo and R2
Utilize these contrasts to understand how
these two energies may contrast or conflict with each other when they are found
together within the human energy system.
|
Leo |
In Comparison With |
R2 |
|
1.
Transmits
R1 and R5 constellationally |
|
1.
R2 |
|
2.
Transmits
principally R2, R6 and R7 through its planetary rulers (unveiled and veiled) |
|
2.
R2 |
|
3.
Colors:
orange (given by D.K.) and possibly (on a hypothetical color-scale
incrementally related to the chromatic musical scale) yellow (golden-yellow),
yellow-green, green (not likely, but presented for completeness.) |
|
3.
Colors:
indigo blue, sapphire blue, light blue |
|
4.
Note:
Possibly MI or E |
|
4.
Note:
SOL or G |
|
5.
Expresses
principally through the heart center (via Sun and Jupiter). Expresses later
at the crown or dome of the head through the twelve-petalled heart
within the head. An earlier and far more separative solar plexus expression
is also likely. Ajna expression reasonable at the time the integration of the
dominant personality. |
|
5.
Expresses
through the heart chakra; the “heart in the head” and also through the spleen
as solar prana on our planet |
|
6.
Creative
Hierarchy number I/VI, unliberated |
|
6.
Creative
Hierarchy number II/VII, unliberated |
|
7.
Hypothesized
as being especially expressive in relation to the |
|
7.
Related
to the Vegetable Kingdom and the |
|
8.
Linked
to “God Immanent” and “God Transcendent” |
|
8.
Linked
solely to “God Immanent” |
|
9.
In Leo
the factor of will (often imperious) is emphasized. The strong
will. |
|
9.
The
second ray does not emphasize the strong will so much as the good will
or loving will. |
|
10.
As a
factor conditioning the personality, can induce arrogance and pride. |
|
10.
A more
self-effacing energy (though pride of a different kind is still possible) |
|
11.
Tends
towards centralization and needs decentralization |
|
11.
Tends
towards decentralization and needs centralization (of the right kind) |
|
12.
Known
for its apparent strength |
|
12.
Known
for its initial and apparent weakness (self-pity, etc.) |
|
13.
Emotionally
dramatic |
|
13.
Emotionally
more quiet |
|
14.
Mentally
dominating |
|
14.
Mentally
more inclusive |
|
15.
The
dramatic ego (in earlier days) |
|
15.
The
quieter participant |
|
16.
The
soul experienced as the “Lion who seeks its prey” (EA 143) |
|
16.
The
soul experienced as the gentle guide, illuminator and savior of the
personality |
|
17.
Frequently,
the royalty of power. Later, he who would be king must be servant of all. |
|
17.
Love-divine
rules all. |
Discover Potentials to be Derived
from
Energetic Similarities Between Leo
and R2
Utilize these similarities to further understand how these two energies
may combine with or reinforce each other (for better of for worse) when they
are found within the same energy system.
A. “God the Son”: Both
energies are linked to “God the Son”.
B. “God Immanent”: Both
energies are linked to “God Immanent”, though Leo, the King, could also be
linked to “God Transcendent” (the “One without a Second”).
C. Linked to Sirius: Both
energies have a strong Sirian connection. Sirius is especially linked to
the Solar Logos of our solar system. The second ray, likewise, plays an
important role in our solar system as well as in the Sirian system.
D. Linked to Sanat Kumara and the Christ: Both energies are strongly linked to Sanat Kumara
and to the Christ. Each of these Beings, in His own sphere, is a king (Leo)
of love (second ray).
E. The Heart and the
F. Solar Fire and the “Heart of the Sun”: Both Leo and the second ray are sources of solar
fire, and are linked to the “Heart of the Sun”.
G. The Factor of “Soul”: Each of
these energies is linked to the soul factor in man. The soul and causal
body are conditioned by Leo. The causal body as a ‘sun flower’ is a Leonian
flower. The soul in its entirety is linked to the great second ray of
Love-Wisdom (regardless of what its ray may be).
H. Linked Through the Monad: In a certain respect, the monad is the king of the human system.
As well, the monad is the source of saving and redeeming love and, from its
focus upon the second plane of the cosmic physical plane, expresses the second
ray of Love-Wisdom.
I.
The Consciousness Factor:
Both Leo and the second ray
are related to the consciousness factor in man, the solar system and beyond.
J. Self-Effacement: Leo, too
(once sufficient evolutionary experience has been gathered) can express itself
through the self-effacement characteristic of the second ray.
K. The Heart of Hierarchy: These influences meet in the Christ who is the loving heart of the
Hierarchy.
L. Related to the First Initiation: Classically, Leo rules the first initiation. At that initiation, one of
the important centers stimulated is the heart, ruled by both Leo and the
second ray. Further, although first and seventh ray influences predominate at
the first initiation, the initiate becomes a member of a second ray kingdom,
the “Kingdom of Souls”—the
M. Related to the Second Initiation: Leo is further connected to the second ray through its role in the second
initiation, an initiation necessarily associated by the second ray even though
ruled primarily by the sixth. Leo (through Neptune, its Sun-veiled esoteric
ruler) releases the second ray energies of the “Heart of the Sun” into the
astral body of the initiate, bringing second ray love more potently into the
astral field.
N. Related to Processes Important at the Third Initiation: It is said that “Leo indicates the height of
achievement of the human soul”. (cf. EA
147-148) “This
achievement reaches its goal at the third initiation and from that time on man,
liberated and free, serves from free choice and as a soul, conscious of intent
and purpose upon the physical plane”. (EA 148) This is an
initiation at which “light supernal” is release, especially in relation to
Capricorn, but it must be remembered that Leo is a sign of great luminosity—the
“Will to Illumine”. At the third degree, the power of the soul {ruled
generically by the second ray} assumes a dominating (Leo) position. The second
ray soul is also the most vivid: “The vivid light of the second ray soul (the most vivid in this second
ray solar system) dominates the light of form and radiates out to the triadal
light”. (R&I 516). Thus does the second ray contribute to soul
dominance and the intense light of the third initiation.
O. Related to Processes Important at the Fourth Initiation: As the third and the fourth initiation can
often be taken in the same incarnation, it is possible to be born with Leonian
second ray equipment suited to bring about transfiguration at the third degree,
and still have that equipment be useful in the process of achieving the fourth
degree. At the fourth initiation, the heart center is the center especially
involved; this immediately implicates both Leo and the second ray. As well, the
causal body (ruled by Leo, for that body is the ‘Sun Flower’, and the work of
the Solar Angles) is destroyed. Perhaps Pluto would be opposed the Sun
in Leo, or Pluto might sit on the seventh house cusp, opposed a Leo rising
sign. The result of this destruction {carried forth under the second aspect
of the will} is a flooding of the consciousness with buddhi, which is the second
principle numerically associated with the second ray. Of course, Leo/second ray
could not, alone, account for the possibility of taking the fourth
initiation—destructive influences are needed. However, in many respects they
are correlated with other processes and developments which are equally as much
a part of the fourth initiation as is the destruction.
P. Conceivably Related to the Fifth Initiation: Leo is the fifth sign, and would
naturally have numerical affinity with the fifth initiation. Further,
the themes of the fifth initiation—“Revelation”—correspond exactly to the
luminous, demonstrative nature of Leo. Leo, as well, transmits the first ray,
which is needed at the fifth initiation. As for the second ray, it fits with
the general theme of “Revelation”. The second ray is correlated to the
“Greatest Light”; the second ray Word of Power is, “I see the Greatest Light”.
At the completion of the human stage of the antahkarana (Mastership—for a
Master is still a man—{cf.
R&I 21}), the
“Greatest Light” shines forth. Certainly, that which is seen at the third
initiation is only a reflection of this great illumination.
Q. Conceivably Related to the Seventh Initiation: This is purely speculative, but the second
ray is the ruler of the seventh initiation, and the Solar Logos
(correlated to Leo and the second ray) is an extremely important part of that
initiation—which might be called ‘Solar Mastership’ or the ‘Sirian
Transfiguration’. One becomes a heart of Love-Wisdom, and a true “Son of the
Sun”—although that term is used for initiations which are but lower reflections
of this stage. At this initiation, it might be said that the monad “returns
home”, for the monad is “that which finds its home with in the sun” (IHS 196)
III.
Sun Leo (or Ascendant Leo), R3P (or R3S) (Plus Constellationally Transmitted R1 and R5) (Only a mild mutual reinforcement of ray and
astrological energies emerges through the third ray component of Uranus, the
veiled hierarchical ruler of Leo. But
third ray aspect is not powerful as it probably is transmitted through the personality
of Uranus, and Uranus is a synthesizing planet. Hence, the general lack
of strength in this particular reinforcement Uranus is the hierarchical ruler,
applicable only in the lives of initiates. The appropriate category of mutual
reinforcement would be Mild by Rulership, within a Class
3 situation applying only to
initiates. This is, as we can see, different from the class of reinforcement
which would occur if rays one or seven were involved with Leo, for ray seven is
the soul ruler of Uranus {a synthesizing planet}, and ray one is the monadic
ruler. For synthesizing planets, soul rulers and monadic rulers must be
considered more powerful, relevant and significant—especially in the lives of
initiates. The category of mutual reinforcement would be Strong by Rulership—Class 3, and not simply Mild or Moderate.
Some third ray may be transmitted via
Although Leo can be a selfish and materialistic sign, so much of Leo is
concerned with the second and first aspect of divinity overcoming the third
aspect.)
(a) (Selfish, Self-centered or Self-Serving Human Being)
i.
The personal pride of the selfish Leo person combines with the manipulative,
pride-of-mind induced within the insufficiently spiritualized personality by the third
ray.
ii.
Leo is
usually associated with the first, second or fifth ray. Association with the
third ray is less common, but, like all combinations, possible.
iii.
Leo,
from the occult perspective, has a great potential for materialism. “This sign has frequently been described as
the ‘battlefield of the Forces of Materialism and the Forces of Light.’ It is
occultly regarded as one of the most material signs, in-as-much as selfish
desire for possession of material objectives can be peculiarly present and the
display of the possessive spirit can violently control;…”. (EA, 307) Consider in this respect the Leonian, third ray personality of
iv.
Mental
pride and arrogance. First among the proudest minds; “holding court”.
v.
The
“desire to shine” (Leo) intellectually (third ray). Wishing to be admired for
one’s prowess in thought.
vi.
Intelligence
(third ray) prostituted to the welfare and aggrandizement (Leo) of personality.
“I am especially important because I am so brilliant”.
(b) (Advanced Human Being; Aspirant; Disciple):
i.
The light-sharing quality of the
advancing Leo individual combines with the active, adaptive intelligence induced within the spiritually-unfolding
personality by the third ray.
ii.
The
creative thinker. The self-reliance to think (third ray) for oneself (Leo).
Realizing oneself as the creative source of one’s own mental light.
iii.
Mental
brilliance illuminating other minds, but beginning to love the light more than
the little self through which the light is revealed.
iv.
Encouraging
the creativity of others. Teaching (Leo) creativity (Leo and ray three).
v.
The
emergence of diverse (third ray) creative talents (third ray and Leo).
vi.
On the
Path of Discipleship: the light of the soul diversely expressed.
vii.
On the
Path of Discipleship: resourceful methods (third ray) of justifying knowledge
(Leo)
viii.
On the
Path of Discipleship: realizing the grandeur of the soul and the spiritual
Path, and finding the thoughts and words to convey this grandeur. Brilliant
formulations of lofty thought.
ix.
On the
Path of Discipleship: beginning to use great thoughts and wide-mindedness to
put the little ego in proper perspective. Higher mind as an agent for
decentralization.
(c) Developed Human Being, Established Disciple;
Initiate) [Additionally, where relevant,
combine Ascendant Sign, Leo, with the third ray as either the ray of the personality or soul]
i.
The Self-resourceful brilliance and originality characteristic of the soul-inspired
disciple/initiate born in or under Leo, combines with a vital creative intelligence induced within the soul or spiritualized
personality by the third ray.
ii.
The
luminosity of the soul-inspired disciple/initiate born in or under Leo,
combines with the acute intelligence of the third ray—the “acute energy of
divine mental perception”. (R&I
558)
iii.
The
personality (third aspect) shines (Leo) as a skillful and highly intelligent
(third ray) agent of the soul.
iv.
The
accumulated talents and qualities of many lives (stored within the causal body)
manifest successfully in the three worlds of human evolution. The glorified
“transpersonality”.
v.
Man, the
Thinker, intelligently masters the worlds of form. The masterful human being.
Leo, the “most human” of signs combines with the ray which symbolizes the
personality of man.
vi.
Revealing
the glories (Leo and the third ray) of personality when aligned with the soul.
Of the third ray it is said: “Longing for glory, beauty and for material
objectives.” (EP II, 40)
vii.
Creativity
stemming from a point of tension held in alignment within the Divine Mind.
Entry into “super-mind”.
viii.
Eventually,
Manas fulfilled—the Master, for Leo rules mastership, and it is the third
aspect of divinity (the third ray) which the Master has mastered.
Directives for Leo the Third Ray
(On Behalf of Humanity
and the One Great Work)
1.
Accumulate What Is Needed
To Produce A Noteworthy Display.
2.
Actively Discuss The
Stage And Theatre.
3.
Articulate And Broadcast
Revelation!
4.
As “Forerunner Of The
Light” Discriminate Between The Light Of The Personal Ego And The Light Of The
Higher Self—The Christ Aspect.
5.
As “Researcher Of The
Past” Trace The Development Of Your Identity Through Significant Past Lives.
6.
As The “The Unifier Of
The Lower Four”; Weave Together The Four Factors Of Personality And Relate Them
To The Soul.
7.
Avoid Using Your
Reasoning Powers For Selfish Ends.
8.
Be A Producer!
9.
Become An Outstanding
Example Of Creative Thought.
10.
Be Generous With
Financial Resources.
11.
Be The Heart Of Creative
Projects.
12.
Beware Of Mental
Pride—Definitely.
13.
Choose Only The Best
Personnel.
14.
Communicate Openly.
15.
Conceive Brilliant Concepts.
16.
Conduct An Historical
Study On The History Of Individuality And The Emergence Of The Individual
17.
Create Opportunities For
Joyous Self-Expression.
18.
Creatively Facilitate The
Revelation Of Talent.
19.
Cultivate The Heart; It
Is Not Enough To Distinguish Yourself Through Speech And Thought.
20.
Deal Intelligently With
The Separative Personality; Convince It To Seek
21.
Demonstrate Creative
Solutions.
22.
Develop Your Personal
Integrity To The Point That Lying Becomes Impossible.
23.
Discriminate Between
Egoism And Higher Ego.
24.
Distinguish Between
Personality Scheming And Soul Planning.
25.
Do Not Exalt Yourself
Through A Spirit Of Criticism.
26.
Do Not Criticize Or
Belittle Others; You Will Not Succeed That Way!
27.
Do Not Use Your Intellect
Competitively; Cooperate!
28.
Embody The Philanthropic
Spirit.
29.
Epitomize Divine Mental
Perception.
30.
Exemplify Economic
Well-Being.
31.
Express Mental
Brilliance.
32.
Express Yourself In
Diverse Fields.
33.
Extricate The Lower Ego
From Its Illusory Entanglements.
34.
Find Numerous Way To Display
Your Talents.
35.
Finance Self-Expression.
36.
Give Broad Consideration
To The Theme Of The Individual And Society; An Intelligent Integration Is
Needed.
37.
Glorify The Divine Plan.
38.
Justify Knowledge For
Yourself!
39.
Learn The Meaning Of
Group Cooperation Instead Of Merely Individual Planning
40.
Make Known What You
Think.
41.
Make It Possible For
People To Express Their Talents.
42.
Patronize Creative
Thinking.
43.
Philosophize On The
Nature Of The Ego.
44.
Plan For The Welfare Of
Others, Not Only For Your Own
Welfare.
45.
Proceed Intelligently
With The Task Of Unveiling Of The Self.
46.
Produce Artistic Events!
47.
Promote The Creativity Of
Children.
48.
Provide The Funding For
The Revelation Of Talent!
49.
Reason Your Way Into The
Light Of The Soul.
50.
Reduce Your Sensitivity
To Criticism.
51.
Select Those Who Are
Outstanding.
52.
Speak Intelligently On
Behalf Of Individual Freedom.
53.
Speculate On The Nature
Of Identity.
54.
Shine In Debate!
55.
Sponsor Many Activities
From A Central Position.
56.
Stand Intelligently At
The
57.
Study The French
Intellect As An Example Of What You Can Achieve.
58.
Support Studies Of Gifted
Children.
59.
Take An Active Interest
In The Development Of Genius.
60.
Tell Stories With
Intricate Plots.
61.
The Lower Ego Could Not
Enter The “Promised Land” But The Higher Ego Can Begin To Do So. Consider!
62.
Think Brilliantly!
63.
Think-Through Carefully
The Issue Of Authenticity And Inauthenticity.
64.
Understand The Meaning Of
“Enlightened Self-Interest” And Transcend It.
65.
Underwrite Spectacular
Events.
66.
Use The Power Of Thought
To Distinguish Yourself From Others
67.
Vitalize The Expression
Of The “Plan” Within The Lower Three Worlds.
68.
Weave Many Strands Into A
Magnificent Whole.
Mantra for Leo and the Third Ray
Mantram for the Disciple’s Consciousness:
Mantram for the
Initiate’s Consciousness: “Purpose Itself am I”—a Purpose known within the
Oneness of the One Complete Identity, when Selfhood has become a Point
Relinquished.
Proposed Symbol for R3/Leo: Alert at the center of
the ‘Web of Life’ the Weaver creatively
Well Known Individuals Hypothesized as Expressing
this Combination of Rays and Signs:
1.
Sri Aurobindo—Indian Sage, Mystic, Poet,
Philosopher:
(Ascendant, Leo; Sun, Jupiter, Uranus, Leo; Moon Sagittarius; Mercury and Venus
in Virgo; Mars, Cancer; Saturn, Capricorn; Neptune, Aries; Pluto, Taurus).
Sri Aurobindo possessed a vast abstract mentality, equally at home with Eastern
or Western philosophical thought. The nature of his thought and writings reveal
both the second and third rays potently present.
Well educated with a successful mundane life before he became a religious
leader and philosopher; founded a City of
7.
Bill Clinton—United States President:
(Ascendant, Libra, with Venus and Jupiter in Libra and Mars conjunct Neptune in
Libra rising; MC, Cancer; Sun in Leo, with Mercury, Saturn and Pluto all
conjunct in Leo; Moon in Taurus; Uranus in Gemini)
From
5.
Joseph Goebbels—Nazi Leader, Politician, Propagandist: October
29, 1897, Rheydt, Germany, 10:30 PM, LMT (said by Marc Penfield to be
misprinted as 11:30 PM)
(Ascendant, Leo, varying from the second degree to the thirteenth degree
depending upon which of the two times is correct); MC, Aries; Sun, Mars,
Mercury and Uranus in Scorpio with Mars conjunct the Sun and also closely
conjunct Chiron; Moon in Capricorn; Venus in Libra; Jupiter in Libra, H3;
Saturn in Sagittarius conjunct Uranus in Scorpio; Pluto retrograde widely
conjunct Neptune retrograde in Gemini, 11, oppose all other planets). The
earlier time seems to make the most sense, as it places two powerful planets in
the fifth house instead of the fourth, emphasizing Goebbels’ “stage managing”
and theatricality, and his role as ingenious creator of mass spectacles (Uranus
in H5) and as one increasingly responsible for the control and even repression
of cultural expression (Saturn in H5).
“Let Maya flourish and deception rule” (the mantram describing the negative use
of Scorpionic energy) might well be called the theme of Goebbels’ life. He was
the chief architect of the “Big Lie,” (Jupiter in Libra in H3 widely square
Goebbels’ principal rays are the third and the sixth. He was what the Tibetan
Teacher would call a “Manipulator of Souls” (related to his third ray), and to
a strong degree a “Deluder of Souls” (related to his sixth ray as a subray of
the second). His more violent co-workers were the “Destroyer of Souls” (first
ray). At one point Goebbels trained to become a priest, and the sixth ray,
religious orientation underlies much the quality of his work for the Nazi
party. A divided man (as are all those given to the Path of Evil) he was in a
least one part of his nature a true devotee of Nazism.
Leo, his Ascendant, a sign of creativity and apparent honesty. Goebbels
took pride (Leo) in skillfully fabricating (third ray) an entirely false
world-view in line with his ideology (sixth ray). Of all the Nazis, he most
skillfully served the “Father of Lies”—the “Devil” as the personification of
all the negative forces within the mass consciousness of humanity.
Joseph Goebbels was a brilliant, if self-deceived person. It is difficult to
say whether his soul ray was the third and personality the sixth, or whether it
was the other way around. Both rays (intimately related to each other) are
capable of strong idealism. As the Tibetan Teacher points out, two time three
is six. On the balance of the evidence, it would seem that the third ray of
“Creative Intelligence” is most appropriate for his soul, and the sixth ray of
fanatical devotion for his personality, with the fourth ray ruling the mind,
the sixth ray his astral vehicle and the seventh ray the etheric physical body.
The fact that he developed a clubfoot (Mars conjunct Chiron in the Pisces
decanate of Scorpio—both planets of wounding), probably as the result of
childhood disease, played a disastrous role in the development of his personal
psychology. He developed an intense (sixth ray) need to compensate for this
imperfection, and was driven to great and unscrupulous overcompensation.
He would sacrifice any principle for his own elevation (Leo) or for the
elevation of the ideology (sixth ray) to which he was fanatically devoted
(sixth ray).
Goebbels’ main “stars” are most interesting. His militant Mars in warlike
Scorpio is conjunct the star Zuben Elgenubi (a star of “positive social
reform”). That he was involved in social reform cannot be doubted. The
“positivity” of such reform existed only in his own deluded mind. Goebbels’
brilliance (sadly misused) was augmented by the star of brilliance, Spica,
parallel the planet of thought and mentality, Mercury (in Scorpio). The
brilliance was prostituted to negativity. Regulus (the star of “law” and
control) is parallel to Pluto. Since Pluto is one of the rulers of Goebbels’
Scorpio Sun and planets, this aspect becomes powerful; it is clear that he did
not follow the “Good Law”, but the unholy law that “Might Makes Right”—the
first ray compulsions of the planet Pluto. Uranus (the reformer) is conjunct to
Toliman (a star of education and instruction). Again, we see that this
potential was, indeed, alive and active, but used entirely negatively. Finally,
the Ascendant is parallel to Arcturus (normally, with Spica, considered to be
one of the most fortunate stars and giving the power to take a different
approach and strike out on a new path. Goebbels certainly did this, fathering
the “Big Lie”, creating a ‘new’ mythology based upon the power of ancient
Nordic gods, and consequently leading millions astray on that new path to dense
and destructive glamor and illusion.
In his earlier years, he did not reveal such pathological tendencies. He
received a strong academic training (third ray) graduating in 1922 with a Ph.D.
degree in German Philology (again, third ray). After graduation he began a
largely unremunerative journalistic career (third ray with Jupiter in third ray
Libra in the third house of communication) and wrote some unsuccessful novels
(inhibiting Saturn in the fifth house of creative self-expression). He was also
interested in drama (Leo Ascending); unsuccessful in those days, his dramatic
flair became amazingly successful as his power and authority within the Third
Reich rose and his role as chief propagandist was confirmed and energized.
Another evidence of expansive Jupiter in the third house (and of the third ray)
were his four volumes of diaries,
running to 2,841 pages (published in September 1987). The journals, dated from 1924 to early July
of 1941, record Goebbels' development from a deeply religious (sixth ray) and
literary-minded (perhaps the imagistic fourth ray mind) Catholic youth, to a
zealous political organizer whose sole faith was in Adolf Hitler. The sixth ray
has to place is burning faith is something or someone; in the case of Goebbels,
his choice was fateful.
With Joseph Goebbels it might have gone either way. Although (like other Nazis)
inspired with nationalistic fervor because of the “shameful” nature of
This was his problem—he was always ready to trade principle for expediency (and
example of one of the worst traits of the third ray). It said of him that “efficiency took precedence over dogmatism, expediency over
principles.” If this assessment is correct, the third ray could be seen as
ultimately more powerful than the sixth. Indeed his Capricorn Moon, and Jupiter
in Libra would be strong channels for the inflow of the third ray.
Interestingly, third ray Saturn is found in the very first degree of sixth ray
Sagittarius, thus uniting the two rays.
Goebbels, above all, was a master at the manipulation of the forces of
glamor. It was he who began to create the Führer myth around the person of
Hitler and to institute the ritual of party celebrations and demonstrations
that played a decisive role in converting the masses to Nazism. Here we see him
as a great deluder and deceiver (the power of his Mercury in the first degree
of Scorpio, along with the Sun, Mars and Chiron also in that sign). Chiron the
mentor and guide, when placed in Scorpio and functioning negatively, can also
lead astray. The celebrations, demonstrations, and rallies offered a channel
for his Leonian creativity, and for the power of Uranus (a creative seventh ray
planet) in the house of creativity, the fifth. The German people (with their
Pisces personality) were already negative and prone to glamor. Goebbels
capitalized upon this tendency and, with impassioned, hypnotic oratory, and a
devilishly clever command of language, wove a ‘spell’ around them, steering
them deep into glamor and illusion—far from reality and sanity.
From the end of 1929 until his death on
In fact Goebbels’ personal courage and bravery (Leo Ascendant and Mars conjunct
Sun in Scorpio) seemed to increase as the German fortunes declined. Towards the
end, he was the only Nazi who continued to appear publicly despite great
personal dangers, and it was he who remained with Hitler in the last bunker
when all others had fled (a tribute to the power of his sixth ray). Even “my
loyal Heinrich” (as Hitler had affectionately called SS Chief, Heinrich Himmler—another
Nazi with a powerful sixth ray) had, in the end, plotted against Hitler, hoping
to command the German forces, leading them against the Russians and, thus,
placate the righteous wrath of Allies’. That failing, he tried simply to sneak
away disguised as a common soldier and was caught.
It is said that during the very final days, Goebbels spent the majority of time
with his children (Ceres—the “Mother”—in the sign Cancer—also the “Mother”),
reading to them and playing with them. Finally, at their final meal together,
he had them poisoned and his wife took poison as well (transiting Saturn
conjunct the progressed Ceres in Cancer). He, displaying the almost theatrical
bravery in the face of danger for which he had become well known, ordered
(according to report) an officer to shoot him (Mars in Scorpio, at the midpoint
between the Sun and Chiron—self-destruction and family murder). Goebbels was a
master of entrancing spectacle (Leo); this final ‘staging’ of his own death and
that of his family, was the most macabre (Scorpio) of all his many spectacles
Who is to say how history might have unfolded had Hitler pursued his art,
Himmler his interest in agriculture, and had Goebbels remained a writer and
journalist, attempting to live a more conventional creative life. That
he was creative, there can be no doubt, but his creativity turned away from an
expression of the higher impulses, and became the servant of darker forces
which promised to compensate him for the wound to his psyche and body which his
clubfoot symbolized.
His life was one of pretense, inflation, false claims, lies, delusions,
deceptions and cynical manipulation. He was indeed the “stage director” (Leo,
the third and fourth rays) of one of the most ghastly spectacles humanity has
every beheld. Somewhere in the process of becoming an “important person” (the
longing of lower Leo), he lost touch with himself and with reality.
It has been said that those among the inner group of seven, all including
Hitler were obsessed or even possessed by powerful and hateful
entities belonging to the “Black Lodge”.. A study of Goebbels’ psychology
reveals how he abandoned his legitimate possibilities for a worthy life, and
instead, opened the door to obsession through the longing for personal glory—a
glory compensatorily attached to the rising and illusory glory of Nazism.
It must be realized that the soul-enhanced potencies of the causal body are at
the disposal even of those who veer towards the “Left-hand Path” (until all
good is drained from the causal envelope). Some such powerful personalities are
“initiates of the threshold” (first or second degree initiates) in their own
right, but when given the opportunity to progress, they never choose love.
They may choose sentiment and self-pity (weak reflections of the love energy);
they may even choose devotion and dedication, but they seem not to rise above
the solar plexus into the full energy of the heart. Goebbels was one such. He
had many fine qualities and abundant talent, and apparently he ‘loved’ his wife
and children. This did not prevent him from murdering them for the sake of his
emotionally-driven ideal. One is tempted to look through the psychological
miasmas for the “tragic flaw” in such cases. The complexities are many (and he
was a most complex character), but in this and every other such case, it will
be found to be a deep inferiority complex and a lack of love .
6.
Mata Hari “Margaretha Geertruida
Zelle”—Spy, Double-Agent, Prostitute: (1876-1917)
(Source: LMR cites birth record from Gemeente Archief Leeuwarden,
Steinbrecher.) Died, before a firing squad,
(Ascendant Scorpio with Jupiter in Scorpio in H1; MC, Leo with Uranus in Leo
near MC {depending on exact birth time used}; Sun, Mars, Mercury and Uranus all
conjunct in Leo; Moon in Pisces conjunct Saturn; Venus in Cancer;
Zelle moved to Java with her fourty-year
old husband when she was eighteen. She
soon left him and gave up her child, supporting herself as a dancer. During World War I, she became a double agent
between German contacts and the French embassy.
Arrested and tried on
7.
Moses ben
Maimon (Maimonides)—Philosopher, Physician, Linguist:
(Ascendant, Leo;
MC, Taurus or Aries, with Mercury in Taurus conjunct the MC in the later chart;
Pluto also in Taurus; Jupiter and Mars also in Taurus conjuncted; Sun in Aries
in H9; Moon in Libra with Uranus and Neptune in Libra conjuncted; Venus in
Pisces; Saturn and NN in Capricorn)
Moses ben Maimon, a Jewish philosopher and physician (appointed court physician
to the Great Muslim leader Saladin), was one of the great intellects of history
(evidence of the third ray soul). He was also a linguist and a master of
Rabbinic literature, writing fourteen Hebrew volumes, Mishneh Torah, the
Rabbinic teachings in their entirety. His more popular (and still current) Guide
to the Perplexed advises those who seek to enter more fully into the divine
life.
The Sun is placed in the ninth house of philosophy. The third house of mind
contains three planets (Moon, Uranus and
Mercury, esoteric ruler of the Aries Sun, is in the sign of illumination,
Taurus, and conjunct the MC. This position, of course, contributed to his
linguistic abilities, as would the stellium in the third house. His powers for
mediation and diplomacy must have been considerable. Exacting Saturn is in its
own sign, Capricorn, trining Mercury within a degree. This added assurance and
accuracy to the mind. Earth signs are well presented (Mars, Jupiter, Mercury
and Saturn), assuring that knowledge would be applied. Third ray Saturn
sextiling the Moon in third ray, circumspect Libra, adds caution and is a check
upon impulse.
The Leo Ascendant adds brilliance, power (the “will to illumine and the will to
rule”) and impressiveness to the entire configuration, making Moses ben Maimon
an example of his philosophy (Leo ruler, the Sun, placed in
philosophical H9).
As one thinks about his life, his efforts and his position, one senses the
scholarly, healing, second ray as well as the third. His understanding and
wisdom were deep.
4.
Socrates—Greek
Philosopher, Teacher of Plato:
There are good reasons for thinking that either a Leo or Virgo Ascendant is
justified. If Virgo, however, it is
unlikely that the birth would be any later the 12:33 PM, LMT, due to the manner
of Socrates’ historically renowned death—he was made to drink the poison,
Hemlock, which would fit well with Pisces (ruled by drug-related Neptune and
deadly Pluto—the orthodox Jupiter rulership of Pisces, with Jupiter on or near
the MC relating to the fact that his is one of the most significant and
inspiring deaths in all history). On the other hand, and improbably, the Aries
eighth house cusp would relate to a sudden, violent death—especially since Mars
in natally placed in Aries—a death very unrelated to death by relatively
painless poison.. It is also unlikely that the birth occurred before
Socrates was one of the greatest of all philosophers and a modern man in many
respects. He could be regarded as the ‘Father of Western Philosophy’, and was,
according to Plato in his Apology, pronounced by the Oracle of Delphi to
be the wisest man in all
The “Acute Energy of Divine Mental Perception”, the energy of the third ray,
was fully manifest through Socrates, as was the power to illumine
conferred by Taurus. As well, because he was a great teacher to many (and
especially to Plato, found according to the Tibetan upon the second ray) and a
lover of wisdom (which is what the word “philosophy”—philo sophia—means)
his relation to the second ray of Love-Wisdom (and especially to wisdom)
is more than reasonable.
“Such Avatars
were Plato, the first Patanjali and Sankaracharya; they emerge upon the second
ray line of energy, in the department of the Christ and are expressions of
hierarchical force.” (EXH 298)
As Socrates was a major “light bearer” intimately related to the world of
“ideas” or “forms” (as Plato called his archetypes), his major rays may be
presumed to be similar to those of Plato—namely the second and the third.
Because his philosophical method was critical, sharp, logical, syllogistic and
endlessly inquisitive, there is evidence for the presence of the fifth ray in
the mind, but Mercury in oscillatory Gemini would surely provide ample fourth
ray facility—he was always in discussion and dialogue. His mind was unclouded
by emotion (as his serene and noble behavior through his death process clearly
indicates). This may speak of the second ray in the emotional nature. Perhaps
not much can be said of his physical nature (other than to cite his proverbial
‘ugliness’ or crudeness of form, and to infer that he was physically strong, as
stories of his courage in war suggest). He did not seem to be a person of
regular habits (seven ray, in the physical nature) but rather a
peripatetic—always walking and talking his great love, philosophy. This seems
more related to the third ray in the outer, physical-etheric nature.
Socrates’ major precept was “know thyself”. This illuminating dictum has
resounded resonantly down the ages as the keynote of Socratic philosophy. All
students of esoteric astrology recognize the relation of this injunction to the
sign, Leo, the sign of self-knowledge. It is no wonder that the Oracle
of Delphi considered him the wisest of men, for “know thyself” was the keynote
of the Oracle as well.
Socrates (though some dispute his actual physical existence, just as some
dispute the actuality of Jesus) was a great light, and yet a humble
person. In all humility (not just a Virgoan trait, but one achieved by the
advanced Leo individual) he wondered in puzzlement why the Oracle had declared
him the wisest, but then concluded (a little humorously yet aptly) that, while
others professed knowledge without realizing their ignorance, he at least was
aware of his own ignorance. The issues of pride and humility (especially, when
the third ray is involved—mental pride and humility) is pivotal to the
Leo experience of the initiate (and certainly Socrates was an initiate of some
degree, perhaps the third).
We must also remember the two keynotes of Leo—the “Will to Rule” and the “Will
to Illumine”. It is the latter to which Socrates, obviously, related. Perhaps
his connection to the first keynote manifested in his determination to master
or rule over ignorance. His position with respect to ignorance was very much
like that of the Buddha, Who considered ignorance the greatest sin. For
Socrates, virtue and knowledge were identical; thus, no person (who knew
better) would willingly do the wrong. Is this an optimistic second ray
attitude, finding, through overestimation, too much “good” in human nature?
According to the Tibetan, the second ray type often has this attitude towards
“loved ones”. Socrates held it for all human beings.
A few other characteristics point to the reasonableness of Leo as an Ascendant.
Socrates was, reputedly, a man of great physical courage, who fought nobly and
powerfully in war. With a late Leo Ascendant, the zodiacal decanate ruler would
be Aries, with its ruler Mars already placed in courageous Aries; Mars would
trine a late Leo Ascendant. (Of course, Jupiter as the ruler of the third
decanate of Leo—as proposed by the Tibetan—would contribute to the quality and
scope of the illuminative power which Socrates carried.)
As well, Socrates did more than just talk—although he did that quite
well, with his Mercury and Venus conjunction in Gemini. He lived his
convictions. There were probably ways in which he could have avoided his
death sentence for religious heresy (Uranus rising, Sun in ninth house), and
corrupting Athenian youth (Neptune in the fifth house), but, instead, he
accepted the judgment with great serenity, humility and courage, and set an
historically inspiring example of the philosophical and noble death. To the author’s judgment,
this relates more to the sign Leo (the sign of “coeur-age”) than to
Virgo (though, significantly, the veiled hierarchical ruler of Leo, Uranus, is
placed in Virgo and is rising).
The sculpted images we have of Socrates also suggest the more hearty and vigorous
Leo rather than the Virgo of slighter frame. As well, were Virgo the Ascendant,
the ruling planet, Mercury, for which sign placement is so physiognomically and
physically revealing when one of the Mercurial signs (Gemini or Virgo) is the
Sun or Ascendant, would be placed in Gemini (another sign giving height,
slenderness and spareness). The image of Socrates much more suggests his Taurus
Sun, which would be physiognomically accented were Leo (ruled by the Sun) the
Ascendant. Socrates’ reputed strength and fortitude in battle also suggest Leo.
The Moon would be in Cancer in any case, and is surely reflected
physiognomically in the images of him which claim to represent him.
One other interesting matter is of moment. Socrates would, legend tells, suddenly
become wrapped in deep communion with his “Daimon”—his “Inner Genius” or “Inner God”. He is reputed
to have stood still for three whole days in deep meditative process with this “god”, whom esotericists
will recognize as the soul or Solar Angel. Apart from the tremendous fortitude
and fixity (Leo and Taurus) required for such a physical feat (if the story is
true, he certainly did not observe seventh ray rhythms), the “Daimon”, or Solar
Angel, is directly connected with the solar sign, Leo. This Solar Angel is a
far higher form of identity than the customary ego or personality, and
Socrates, so it seems, was deeply impressed by the need to understand the scope
and nature of identity.
Virgo, as an Ascendant, is not without its justifications. The keen mental
discrimination of Virgo would be strongly in evidence, along with the Virgoan
traits of modesty, piety and humility, and critique (he was the
“gad-fly”—often more than unappreciated—to Athenian society). Socrates was, we know, deeply interested in
ethics—a sometime Virgo preoccupation.
With a Virgo Ascendant, his Mercurial characteristics (already very
powerful through the Mercury/Venus conjunction in Mercurial Gemini) would be
even more strongly accented.
We must ask whether the Venus/Mercury conjunction (both orthodox and esoteric
ruler of Gemini in Gemini) plus a strong fifth ray, would be sufficient
to give him his critical (and ironic) method of inquiry. Very possibly. Mental,
revolutionary Uranus (veiled hierarchical ruler of Leo) also cannot be ignored
in Socrates’ case, as he may well have been an illumined initiate of the third
degree; certainly his survival as a great philosophical influence warrants that
he was no ordinary individual, and possessed an encompassing mountain-top perspective
(though he surely would have denied it).
In a way, Socrates was responsible for a philosophical revolution (at
least in terms of technique—Virgo). He emphasized the method of the
“dialectic” a logical method which consisted in examining statements by
pursuing their implications, on the assumption that if a statement were true it
could not lead to false consequences.
This approach was intellectually revolutionary for his time. Socrates’
contributions to philosophy were a new method of approaching knowledge, a
conception of the soul as the seat both of normal waking consciousness and of
moral character, and a sense of the universe as purposively mind-ordered. Interestingly, Einstein, another mental
revolutionary, had a prominent Uranus in Virgo.
Tradition has it that Socrates not only neglected his civic and social ‘duties”
(though not his military duties—Mars in Aries) in favor of philosophical
discussion, but his home duties as well. His wife, Xanthippe, has become
legendary as a shrew. Perhaps it is no easy thing to be married to a
philosopher! One wonders if, with a Virgo Ascendant, Socrates might have paid a
bit more attention to his domestic responsibilities (he already had the Moon in
Cancer, tying him, at least unconsciously, to the “Mother Force”). Rather, it
would seem, he exemplified a Leo Ascendant (following his individual and deeper
soul calling, ignoring the more mundane considerations to which Virgo
would have related him). If this interpretation has merit, his Virgoan
expression related more to innovations (Uranus) of new philosophical techniques
(Virgo) and these he carefully cultivated (Virgo).
The power for philosophy of a conjunction between the radiant Sun and
philosophical, second-ray Jupiter in luminous Taurus, with the Sun in the house
of higher mind (the ninth) and Jupiter just into the tenth (reputation and
vocation) speaks for itself. Socrates’ mind was ever dwelling upon the ;great
thoughts, though his Geminian intellect (fourth ray Mercury and fifth ray
Venus, retrograde, in second ray Gemini) gave him the versatility and
adaptability to be intellectually sharp on the level of concrete mind as well.
Dedicated Vesta, conjunct first Venus and then, by translation of light,
Mercury, adds great focus to the intellectual, Geminian preoccupation. The Sun
and Jupiter (both of them on the second ray) are (using this approximate chart)
either conjunct or very close to the MC. Thus the light which Socrates’
stimulated has already lasted nearly 2500 years. The MC in Taurus seems correct,
rather than in more versatile, mobile, Gemini, for Socrates, like the Taurean
Buddha, was a great light-bearer and light-bestower.
A few declinations are interesting and important. Venus and Mercury (already
powerful by longitudinal conjunction) are closely parallel in the same degree
of declination, adding to Socrates’ versatile, mental brilliance. Saturn and
Moon, only very widely conjunct by longitude, are parallel within twenty
minutes of arc by declination, giving him his ‘home karma’ (his challenges
and domestic sorrows, even as he shone brilliantly among his philosophical
colleagues and the social elite), and also, the later rejection by the state of
Athens (Saturn representing the law and the Moon, one’s community). Socrates’
intellectually nonconformist nature is accented by the close parallel between
revolutionary Uranus, assertive Mars and ingenious Pallas Athene; clearly, he
went his own way and broke through traditional boundaries of thought
(Mars/Uranus), even in that relatively free-minded society.
A few stars tell a supportive story. Mars (battles and initiatives in the ninth
house of philosophy—part of the “gadfly” character theme) is parallel one of
the stars in the constellation Aries—Hamal, which means, “to go one’s own way”.
Mars is also conjunct Mirfak which is interpreted as “challenge-oriented”. With
an Ascendant in the last degree of Leo, both Betelgeuse (“uninterrupted
success”) and Polaris (the power to “show the way” or direct) would,
significantly, be on the MC.
The position of Pluto cannot be ignored as a the planet of death (and esoteric
ruler of the house of death—the eighth, placed, as well, in Scorpio, the sign
of death). Pluto is positioned in the
house of the home or “city state” (
Socrates became convinced that his calling was to search for wisdom (Leo,
Taurus, and the second ray) concerning right conduct (Earth signs) by which he
might guide the intellectual and moral improvement of the Athenians (transformative
Uranus in improvement-oriented Virgo). He made many enemies in the process
(unforgiving Saturn in Leo, the sign of pride, in the twelfth house of “hidden
enemies”). Their conspiracy against his person, only fanned the flames of the
great philosophical quest. We might say that Socrates was a martyr for the
spirit of philosophy, though there was in his martyrdom none of the fanatical
sixth ray.
As a synthetic thinker, Socrates displayed the union of the second and third
rays, as did Plato. Perhaps the monad was upon the third, the soul upon the
second and the personality upon the third. According to the Tibetan,
“Plato
endeavoured to picture forth the completeness of the Whole and the intricacy of
the ideas which have come forth as an expression of that Whole.” (EP II 399)
Here we have an example of entirety (second ray) and intricacy (third
ray). It is likely that Plato gathered much of his original inspiration from
Socrates, who, reasonably, shared the same soul and monadic rays, but with very
different personality equipment.
Constellationally, the third ray would have its entry points into the chart
through the Cancerian Moon and the Capricornian Neptune. As well, the
conjunction of sometime third ray Mercury and luminous Venus in the third sign,
Gemini, gives another important conduit for this acutely mental force. The
second ray also can enter through the Gemini conjunction, as Gemini (during
this world period) is primarily a second ray sign, and Venus (orthodox ruler of
his Taurus Sun) has a strong second ray component. The conjunction between the
second ray Sun and second ray Jupiter in the second sign, Taurus, gives
a potent entry point for the ray of Love-Wisdom—especially, wisdom.
Through this conjunction the “Greatest Light” associated with the second ray is
accessible.
First ray factors are also to be acknowledged, with sometime first ray Uranus
rising, and first ray Pluto, angular. If Leo is hypothesized as the Ascendant,
then all first ray signs are tenanted, with Mars in Aries being very strong.
These factors would strengthen Socrates’ ability to stand on principle,
and give his life for his philosophical conviction.
The synthesis of Socrates’ principal third and second rays are reflected in his
doctrine of the central importance of the soul leading him to the belief that
all virtues converge into one, which is “the Good”, or knowledge of one’s true
self and purposes through the course of a lifetime. Knowledge in turn depends
on the nature or essence of things as they really are, for the underlying
“forms” or archetypes of things are more real than their experienced
exemplifications (clearly a second ray perspective) This conception leads to a teleological view
of the world that all the forms participate in and lead to the highest
“form”—the “form” or archetype of “the Good”. Here we see synthesized the
“Greatest Light” and the Wisdom of the second ray and Taurus, as well the brilliant unity-in-light of Leo—the
“light of the soul”. (EA 293, 329)
It is unlikely that we will every be entirely certain of the chart of Socrates,
or even, in every particular, of his rays, but enough has been suggested to
bring forward the major energy pattern of this seminal, revolutionary thinker
who, certainly in death, proved himself
to be a noble example of his highest thought.
5.
Leon Trotsky—Russian Revolutionary:
(Ascendant and Moon in Leo; Sun in Scorpio; Mercury in Sagittarius; Venus in
Libra; Mars conjunct Pluto in Taurus with Neptune also in Taurus ; Jupiter in
Pisces; Uranus in Virgo)
Trotsky was a Jewish intellectual with a powerful third and sixth rays—just
like Carl Marx. A third ray soul is likely with a sixth ray personality. The
first ray was also abundantly present through the Leo Ascendant and Moon, as
well as through Scorpio, the ruling planet of which, Mars, was conjuncted to
first ray Pluto.
Trotsky, a thinking idealist, had for his priority world revolution, whereas
Stalin (who grew to be Trotsky’s unforgiving adversary, was interested in the
centralization and consolidation of the
Discover Potentials to be Derived
from
Energetic Contrasts Between
Leo and R3
Utilize these contrasts to understand how
these two energies may contrast or conflict with each other when they are found
together within the human energy system.
|
Leo |
In Comparison With |
R3 |
|
1.
Transmits
R1 and R5 constellationally |
|
1.
R3 |
|
2.
Transmits
principally R2, R6 and R7 through its planetary rulers (unveiled and veiled) |
|
2.
R3 |
|
3.
Colors:
orange (given by D.K.) and possibly (on a hypothetical color-scale
incrementally related to the chromatic musical scale) yellow (golden-yellow),
yellow-green, green (not likely, but presented for completeness.) |
|
3.
Colors:
green, yellow and black |
|
4.
Note:
Possibly MI or E |
|
4.
Note:
FA or F |
|
5.
Expresses
principally through the heart center (via Sun and Jupiter). Expresses later
at the crown or dome of the head through the twelve-petalled heart
within the head. An earlier and far more separative solar plexus expression
is also likely. Ajna expression reasonable at the time the integration of the
dominant personality. |
|
5.
Expresses
through the throat chakra and (to a degree) through the sacral chakra, also
through the spleen as planetary prana, and, quite reasonably, through the
ajna center when that center represents the Spiritual Triad |
|
6.
Creative
Hierarchy number I/VI, unliberated |
|
6.
Creative
Hierarchy number I, liberated, and Creative Hierarchy number III/VIII,
unliberated |
|
7.
Hypothesized
as being especially expressive in relation to the |
|
7.
Related
to the Animal Kingdom and the Kingdom of Planetary Lives |
|
8.
Associated
mostly with the second aspect of divinity, “God the Son” |
|
8.
Associated
mostly with the third aspect of the divinity, “God the Holy Spirit” |
|
9.
Expresses
strongly through the heart center |
|
9.
Expresses
predominantly through the throat center |
|
10.
The
center |
|
10.
The
periphery |
|
11.
Stillness |
|
11.
Great
activity (until the very late stages of evolution) |
|
12.
Nobility;
regal movement |
|
12.
Excessive
or unnecessary movements |
|
13.
Induces
powerful emotional expression |
|
13.
Inclines
towards detachment from or abstraction from the emotional life |
|
14.
Simplicity:
(this can even be seen in the handwriting of those who are strongly
influenced by Leo) |
|
14.
Complexity |
|
15.
Courage,
bravery |
|
15.
Tactical
maneuvers rather than confrontation |
|
16.
Honesty |
|
16.
Often,
dissimulation, duplicity, evasiveness |
|
17.
Domination |
|
17.
Manipulation |
|
18.
Revelation |
|
18.
Facilitation
(through intelligence) |
|
19.
Setting
an example |
|
19.
Intelligently
coordinating circumstances so that setting an example becomes easier |
Discover Potentials to be Derived
from
Energetic Similarities Between Leo
and R3
Utilize these similarities to further understand how these two energies
may combine with or reinforce each other (for better of for worse) when they
are found within the same energy system.
A. Few Themes in Common: There
are rather few points in common between these two energies.
B. Personality and the Third Aspect: These two influences combine to make the personality what it is.
Leo (in its lowest expression) is associated with the dominating, centralized
personality. The personality is, as well, the third periodical vehicle,
and is thus associated with the third ray.
C. Materialism and Materiality: Leo (at a certain stage of evolution) is considered to be among the most
materialistic of signs. “It is
occultly regarded as one of the most material signs, in-as-much as selfish
desire for possession of material objectives can be peculiarly present and the
display of the possessive spirit can violently control;..” (EA 307) The third ray is archetypally the ray of materiality and has direct
numerical affinity with the third or matter aspect of divinity. When the Leo
subject is still working through an unspiritualized personality, this kind of
materialism will be demonstrated.
D. Rotary Motion: The
developmental stage of the dominant, self-centered personality fed by the
energies of Leo, is a stage correlated with rotary motion. The third ray
is also correlated with this type of motion.
E. The Physical Sun and the Third Aspect: The physical sun is associated with the third
aspect of divinity.
F. Relation to the Spleen—a
G. Implantation of Intelligence: Both Leo and the third ray are closely associated with the factor in intelligence.
Under Leo, the spark of mind was implanted within animal man; the mental unit
was formed. This implantation may be reasonably considered a third order
activity on the part of the Solar Angels. They have other and higher
activities with respect to the development of the human being. The great Third
Ray is, of course, the Ray of Intelligence, of which the fifth ray, the Ray of
Mind, can be considered a subray.
H. Pride: Leo and the
third ray influence towards differing types of pride, but pride
nonetheless. Leo influences towards pride of person. The Leo person is proud to
be who he is, or rather, who he seems to be. The third ray influences towards
mental pride. It is interesting that the personality for
I.
Related to the First
Initiation: Leo,
generically, rules the first initiation. (EA 143). The third ray
often conditions the personality of those taking this initiation. Thus, this
combination, is a very strong indicator of the possibility of taking the first
initiation.
J. Relation to Third Initiation Processes: Leo could well be related to the third ray through a
putable influence at the third initiation. The third initiation is the first
solar initiation, thus implicating Leo, ruled by the Sun (Sol). At the
third initiation, the number three is associated by numerical affinity.
The higher mind (ruled generically by the third ray) comes into
prominence and the third aspect of the monad is consciously contacted.
Leo, of course, transmits the fifth ray, which is the ray normally associated
with the third initiation.
IV.
Sun Leo (or Ascendant Leo), R4P (or R4S) (Plus Constellationally Transmitted R1 and R5) (No significant mutual reinforcement of ray and
astrological energies emerges with respect to this combination, whether through
rays transmitted constellationally through the sign Leo or through its ruling
planets. There are only possible fourth ray associations with Neptune, the
veiled esoteric ruler of Leo and co-ruler of the buddhic plane, the fourth
plane. The appropriate category would be Weak—by Decanate Rulership or
Numerical Association Only. )
(a) (Selfish, Self-centered or Self-Serving Human Being)
i.
The self-centered flamboyance of the selfish Leo person combines with the undisciplined capriciousness induced within the insufficiently
spiritualized personality by the fourth ray.
ii.
An
overly dramatic (Leo, fourth) presentation of self.
iii.
Highly
self-centered—(a trait of both Leo
and the fourth ray, negatively considered)
iv.
Capricious
(ray four) arrogance (Leo). Expressing selfishly, according to whim.
Considering only oneself. Hence, unreliable and unpredictable. The vicissitudes
of personal process rule all relating.
v.
Undisciplined
(ray four) excess (Leo). Inability to conform or submit to law or rule.
Rebellious attitudes.
vi.
Aggressive,
(Leo) combative (fourth ray) attitudes.
vii.
Personality
is in “full flower” and no laws, standards, rules or regulations are very
useful in disciplining it.
(b) (Advanced Human Being; Aspirant; Disciple)
i.
The self-revelatory, self-disclosing nature of the advancing Leo individual combines
with the innate expressivity of the spiritually-unfolding ray four personality.
ii.
Flourishing
in the arts.
iii.
Drama
(Leo and ray four) as a means of intuitive (ray four) revelation.
iv.
Spontaneity
and strong improvisational abilities.
v.
The bold
expression of beauty. (It is interesting that the personality ray of
vi.
The
emergence of vibrant livingness.
vii.
On the
Path of Discipleship: the creativity of the soul is expressed through a highly
responsive personality.
viii.
On the
Path of Discipleship: there is a growing ability to access and express the
“treasury” of the causal body and to express them as “talents”.
ix.
On the
Path of Discipleship: the heart is the fourth center and correlates with
the fourth ray and Leo. There is growing ability to access love and
intuition.
(c) (Advanced Disciple; the Initiate)[Additionally, where
relevant, combine Ascendant Sign, Leo, with the fourth ray as either the ray
of the personality or soul]
i.
A vibrant authenticity characteristic of the soul-inspired
disciple/initiate born in or under Leo, combines with a spontaneous, intuitive creativity (the “art of
living”) induced within the soul or spiritualized
personality by the fourth ray.
ii.
The
arresting radiance of the soul-inspired disciple/initiate born in or under
Leo, combines with the harmony and beauty induced within the soul or
spiritualized personality by the fourth ray.
iii.
Intuition
serves the revelation of Divine Beauty. Glorious beauty.
iv.
Spectacular
artistic achievement.
v.
Harmonization
(ray four) with the soul-will and Divine Will (Leo). Harmonization (ray four)
with the Angel of the Presence and, eventually, with the Presence itself—hidden
behind the “disk of golden light” (Leo).
vi.
Perfected
expression of the Higher Self through a spiritualized and beautified
personality.
vii.
Expression
of the splendor of the Archetypal Worlds.
viii.
The
inspiration to be beautifully,
through the Art of Living, exactly who one is—archetypally.
Directives for Leo the Fourth Ray
(On Behalf of Humanity
and the One Great Work)
1.
Achieve A Harmonized
Individuality.
2.
After Struggle, Let There
Be The Triumph Of The Heart!
3.
Appreciate The Drama Of
Life With All Its Splendid Contrasts.
4.
As King Upon The ‘Throne
Of Soul’, Order The Conflict To Cease!
5.
Attune To The Note Of The
Deep Inner Self.
6.
Be Colorful!
7.
Be Magnificently
Expressive!
8.
Beautify The “
9.
Beautify Self-Expression.
10.
Become An Expert In The
Art Of Self-Revelation.
11.
Bridge The Transition
Between The Solar Planes Of Higher Mind And The Buddhic Plane.
12.
Bring Peace To The
Battlefield Of Raging Egos!
13.
Bring Peaceful
Integration To The Internecine Warfare Of The Once Divided Self.
14.
Concentrate Deeply. Then,
Utterly Centered, Invoke The Intuition.
15.
Create Glorious
Harmonies! (The Energies Of
16.
Create “Magnificent
Shows”!
17.
Deliver Stellar Performances!
18.
Discover Your Real Self
In The Merging Of The Opposites.
19.
Display Good Taste In
Fashion; Avoid ‘Loud’ Dress.
20.
Dramatize Humanity’s
Struggles!
21.
Dramatize Your Conflicts!
All The Light And Dark! People Will Learn From What You Dare To Reveal.
22.
Everything You Touch
Shines With Expressivity.
23.
Exemplify A Cooperative
Attitude.
24.
Express Beauty Splendidly!
25.
Express The Human Drama
Through The Arts!
26.
Express Identity
Harmoniously—A Harmonized Individuality.
27.
Find Serenity Through The
Relinquishment Of Egoistic Preoccupation.
28.
Glorify Beauty Through
Form!
29.
Harmonize Individuals In
Conflict.
30.
Harmonize The Selves
Within The Self.
31.
Harmonize With The
Individuality Of Others.
32.
Help Conflicting ‘Egos’
Find Something In Common.
33.
In The “One Self”, Behold
The Drama Of The Many Little Selves.
34.
Know Life As Tragedy And
Comedy—Both And Neither!
35.
Know That Buddhi Will
Destroy The ‘Causal Sun’.
36.
Know Yourself As The One
Within And Behind Life’s Agonizing Struggles.
37.
Let Intuition Reveal The
Place Within The Plan Divine Where You Are Meant To Shine.
38.
Let The Constant
Fluctuation Of Light And Dark Lead To The Steadfast Shining Of The “Sun”!
39.
“Let Two Merge With One”;
Let Opposing Personalities Find Themselves As One Within The One Soul.
40.
Lionize Culture!
41.
Mediate Between ‘Kingdoms’.
42.
Mediate Between Sovereign
Nations.
43.
Oh, “Corrector Of The
Form”, Correct The Deficiencies Of The Personal Self.
44.
Patronize The Arts.
45.
Play The Role Of The One
Who Struggles And Then Prevails!
46.
Prepare For The Birth Of
“Horus” (The Sun God) From The Throes Of Constant Pain And Struggle.
47.
Ponder On The
Astral-Buddhic Nature Of Our “Solar Logos”. In What Way Do You Resemble Him?
48.
Produce Colorful
Expressions.
49.
Radiate Harmony!
50.
Reconcile Individuals To
Each Other. Reconcile The Self To All The Other Selves.
51.
Reveal Illumined Symbols.
52.
Reveal Life’s Contrasts
For All To See; Reveal Accord Between Opposing Forces For All To See!
53.
Show Everything—The
Light, The Dark, The Good, The
54.
Show
55.
Spontaneous,
Unpredictable, Delightful, Amazing…These Words Describe Your Ways!
56.
Stand For The Resolution
Of Conflicts.
57.
Struggle Towards Full
Self-Expression!
58.
Subject Yourself To The
“Law Of Sacrifice”; The Sun Will ‘Go Out’ But Again Burst Forth In Glory!
59.
Tell A Marvelous Story!
60.
The Chastened Heart Is
The Intuitive Heart. Your Sufferings Will Open The Door To Unmediated
Perception.
61.
Through Struggle And
Pain, Find The Way To The Heart!
62.
Throw Heart And Soul Into
Revealing Beauty!
63.
Transcend Personality
Conflicts. Focussed Within The Radiant Light Of The Soul, See Them For What
They Are.
64.
Understand Life As A
Play, A Drama In Countless Scenes!
65.
Who Is The “Artist Of
Your Life”? What Creation Does Your Soul Intend? What Creation Do You As Soul Intend?
66.
With Beauty Charm And
Sooth The “Savage Beast”!
67.
Write Plays!
Mantra for Leo and the Fourth Ray
Mantram for the Disciple’s Consciousness:
Mantram for the
Initiate’s Consciousness: “Two Merge with One”—with One Who is the Only Self,
the One Complete Identity, Perceived at last when Selfhood has become the Point
Relinquished.
Proposed Symbol for
R4/Leo: Vibrating to the ‘Spectrum of Rainbow-Colored Tones’, the Artist of
Life’
Well Known Individuals Hypothesized as Expressing
this Combination of Rays and Signs:
1.
Claude
Debussy—Composer, Founder of Impressionistic School:
(Ascendant Leo with Sun conjunct the Ascendant in Leo, and Venus also in Leo,
H12; MC, Taurus with Pluto conjunct the Ascendant; Moon in Cancer; Mercury in
Virgo with Saturn conjunct Jupiter both in Virgo; Mars and Neptune in Aries;
Uranus in Gemini; NN in Sagittarius)
Musical genius of the late 1800's.
with his deft orchestration of works that include the Prodigahfon, The
Afternoon of a Faun, and The Sea; also songs and piano music. Studied piano
from age 7; later at the Paris Conservatory. Founded the Impressionistic
School.
2.
Albrecht Dürer—Artist: 91471-1528)
(Ascendant Leo; MC, Taurus with Mercury in Taurus conjunct the MC; Sun and
Saturn widely conjunct in Gemini with Mercury and Gemini also conjunct in
Gemini; Mars in Aries; Jupiter and Pluto in Virgo; Uranus in Libra; Neptune in
Scorpio; NN in Sagittarius)
Painter, engraver, and designer; one of the
foremost German artists of the Renaissance, who combined a love of the ancient
world with a deep Christian spirit. BEcame the favorite painter of Maximilian I
(1471-1528)
3.
Franz Liszt—Composer, Great Pianist of the 19th
Century:
(Ascendant, Leo; MC, Taurus; Sun and Mercury in Libra; Venus in Scorpio conjunct
Sun in Libra; Moon conjunct Saturn in Sagittarius, Neptune also in Sagittarius;
Mars in Capricorn; Jupiter in Cancer; Uranus in Libra conjunct Juno; Pluto in
Pisces)
Franz Liszt was one of the great pianists of the nineteenth century, and a
composer of merit and significance. His piano compositions demanded unusual
technical virtuosity and served as great “showpieces” (Leo) for himself and for
those few other pianists who could meet their demands. He especially developed
the symphonic form known as the “Tone Poem”, based on dramatic and pictorially
evocative motifs—often expressing transcendental themes contrasting life and
death. So many of his compositions radiate a sense of grandeur (Leo) and are
filled arresting and dramatic tonal effects (Leo and the fourth ray—probably,
as was the case with so many romantic artists, his soul ray). He was, as well,
a man of great artistic and spiritual generosity (Leo and Jupiter in Cancer),
tirelessly promoting both Chopin and Wagner, whom a lesser spirit might have conceived
as “competition” rather than as the musical geniuses they were. His Libran
energy with its ruling planet, Venus, in Scorpio, made him powerfully
attractive to the opposite sex an his love affairs were many. His later years
were spent in a monastery as he abjured the flamboyance of his youth, giving
himself to a quieter and more contemplative life. In the extremes of his life
and in his devotions, there is the suggestion of the sixth ray accompanying the
fourth.
4.
Marilyn Monroe—Actress: (1926-1962) June 1, 1926, Los Angeles, California, 9:30 AM,
PST (Source: Birth Certificate) There is the possibility that the birth took
place closer to 9:00 AM, PST, which would place Chiron closer to the MC and
Jupiter in closer sextile relation to the MC, as well as Venus conjunct it. Try
about
(Ascendant: Leo with Neptune rising in Leo, H1; MC, either late Aries or early
Taurus; Sun conjunct Mercury in Gemini; Moon and Jupiter in Aquarius; Mars and
Uranus in Pisces; Saturn in Scorpio, H4; Pluto and NN in Cancer)
R2 is latent here so remember to discuss this.
Norma Jeane Mortenson (on BC) Actress
Monroe was the sex symbol of the century, and emotionally fragile. Raped at eleven and passed between relatives
whilst her mother endured a long stay in a mental hospital,
5.
Percy Bysshe Shelley—Romantic Poet: (1792-1822)
August 4, 1792, Horsham, England, 10 PM, LMT Died
of drowning, at sea, off Livorno, Italy, Tuscany, July 8, 1822.
LMR Reports: “Circle No.110
quotes his father's and grandfather's statements in his biography (Formerly,
Alan Leo in M.A. 1/1897 gave 4:59 PM.)”
(Source: recorded birth time; Notable Nativities indicates
Shelly was the very archetype of the romantic poet. He was fascinated by
ancient Greek culture, with which his triple conjunction in Libra may have
placed him in rapport. That he lived in
Recognized as one of the greatest of ally lyric poets. His
first wife committed suicide in 1816; he was denied custony of the children
because of his atheism. Married Mary Godwin, with whom he had eloped in 1814.
Drowned in a lake storm in 1822.
Discover Potentials to be Derived
from
Energetic Contrasts Between
Leo and R4
Utilize these contrasts to understand how
these two energies may contrast or conflict with each other when they are found
together within the human energy system.
|
Leo |
In Comparison With |
R4 |
|
1.
Transmits
R1 and R5 constellationally |
|
1.
R4 |
|
2.
Transmits
principally R2, R6 and R7 through its planetary rulers (unveiled and veiled) |
|
2.
R4 |
|
3.
Colors:
orange (given by D.K.) and possibly (on a hypothetical color-scale incrementally
related to the chromatic musical scale) yellow (golden-yellow), yellow-green,
green (not likely, but presented for completeness.) |
|
3.
Colors:
yellow, green, cream (and, in fact, all colors) |
|
4.
Note:
Possibly MI or E |
|
4.
Note:
MI or E |
|
5.
Expresses
principally through the heart center (via Sun and Jupiter). Expresses later
at the crown or dome of the head through the twelve-petalled heart
within the head. An earlier and far more separative solar plexus expression
is also likely. Ajna expression reasonable at the time the integration of the
dominant personality. |
|
5.
Expresses
through the ajna center at a relatively advanced point of evolution. Related
as well to the fourfold base chakra |
|
6.
Creative
Hierarchy number I/VI, unliberated |
|
6.
Creative
Hierarchy number II, liberated, and Creative Hierarchy number IV/IX,
unliberated |
|
7.
Hypothesized
as being especially expressive in relation to the |
|
7.
Related
to the Vegetable Kingdom and the |
|
8.
Leo is
predominantly associated with the second aspect of divinity and to some
degree with the first aspect. |
|
8.
The
fourth ray serves as a bridge between the various aspects. |
|
9.
Related
to the Law of Synthesis |
|
9.
Related
more to unification |
|
10.
Royal
selfhood |
|
10.
Interplay
with others |
|
11.
The
energy of will |
|
11.
Conflict
between the various aspects, and eventual harmonization |
|
12.
The
energy of certainty |
|
12.
The
energy of indecision |
|
13.
Thus,
unity of purpose |
|
13.
Duality
of purpose |
|
14.
Loyalty |
|
14.
Division
leading often to betrayal; the “turncoat” |
|
15.
The
King |
|
15.
The
Fool |
|
16.
Steadfastness |
|
16.
Vacillation |
|
17.
The
edict |
|
17.
The
argument |
|
18.
Imposition |
|
18.
Cooperation |
|
19.
Monarchy |
|
19.
Democracy
(with all its inefficiencies) |
|
20.
Authority |
|
20.
Reciprocity |
|
21.
Related
to the process of soul fusion and soul dominion |
|
21.
Related
either to personality life (the lower four) or to buddhic/intuitive influence
emanating from the higher four (the threefold triad and the monad) |
|
22.
Personality |
|
22.
Multiple
personality |
Discover Potentials to be Derived
from
Energetic Similarities Between Leo
and R4
Utilize these similarities to further understand how these two energies
may combine with or reinforce each other (for better of for worse) when they
are found within the same energy system.
A. Flare for the Dramatic: Leo and the fourth ray both share a flare for the dramatic. They
are both very expressive influences, full of color and contrast.
B. Drama of Experiential Living: Both influences incline towards the drama of experiential living.
This requires a full entry into circumstance rather than a detached and
theoretical view.
C. Related to the Law of Repulse: Leo (with Scorpio and Pisces) can be connected to the Law of Repulse,
the fourth Law of the Soul. Under this Law the soul repulses all that
which is not itself or which does not serve itself. It does this for reasons of
soul love (again Leo and solar fire). That this is the fourth law connects it,
by numerical affinity, with the fourth ray.
D. Imagination: Both
influences induce in the human being the faculty of imagination.
E. Unification: Both
factors contribute to unification—Leo to a unification under a
centralized authority, and the fourth ray to a cooperative and harmonious
unification after the inevitable frictions in any newly created system have
been worked through.
F. Law of Magnetic Control: The Solar Angels (under Leo, and Capricorn) exert upon the personality
the Law of Magnetic Control. This law is the fourth systemic law,
and, hence, related to the fourth ray.
G. Personality Integration: Both influences cooperate strongly in the integration of the
personality. Leo represents the integrated personality, but the fourth ray
must first contribute to the harmonization of the various personality aspects
before they can be successfully integrated.
H. Self-Centeredness: Both of
these influences can, at a certain stage of evolution, contribute to self-centeredness.
(cf. EP I 206) Both types become the dramatic center of
their own experience, and decentralization becomes an necessity.
I.
Related to Certain Second
Initiation Processes: Solar
Fire {transmitted through Leo} must permeate the astral body at the second
initiation. As well, the astral body must be harmonized, and an adjustment made
between the pairs of opposites to be found on that plane plane. This
harmonization is the province of the fourth ray. At this degree, the astral
body must begin to be a reflector of buddhi. The fourth ray is related to the
fourth or buddhi plane by numerical affinity. Leo, through the agency of the
Sun, is related to the buddhic plane; the buddhic plane is, in a way, the first
of the solar planes on the cosmic physical plane. On the solar planes
{the planes of the Spiritual Triad, and beyond} Love-Wisdom predominates.
J. Related to Certain Processes At and Following the Third Initiation: The third initiation is the beginning of the
glorification of the causal body. Following this initiation, it becomes a thing
of great beauty and radiance—only to be destroyed when fulfillment or perfection
{ruled by the fourth ray} is reached. The fourth ray aids in this
beautification and has much to do with the opening of the synthesis petals
{which are the fourth tier of petals}. Together, Leo and the fourth ray
bring the causal body to consummation, prior to its destruction {partially
through buddhi—ray four} at the Crucifixion.
V.
Sun Leo (or Ascendant Leo), R5P (or R5S) (Plus Constellationally Transmitted R1 and R5) (A very strong mutual reinforcement of ray and
astrological energies emerges due to the constellationally transmitted fifth
ray—at this time in greatest strength—through Leo. At the present time,
Leo is the principal zodiacal constellational transmitter of the fifth ray,
though, before long, Aquarius will be. The appropriate category of
reinforcement would be, Strong by Constellational
Transmission. Additional
reinforcement of the Leo/fifth ray interplay, comes through fifth ray
associations pertaining to Uranus—a ruler of “orthodox science”. Perhaps the
fifth ray is the mental ray of Uranus, and hence, strictly a background
issue.
Some additional
reinforcement comes as well through the fifth ray component of Mars {perhaps
its monadic ray and possibly its mental ray}—for Mars is the ruler of the first
decanate {in esoteric order} and the third decanate {in exoteric order}, and
through the fifth ray associations found in relation to scientific Uranus.)
(a) (Selfish, Self-centered or Self-Serving Human Being)
i.
The separative self-isolative attitudes of the self-centered Leo person combine with
the tendency to cleavage induced within the insufficiently spiritualized personality by the fifth
ray.
ii.
Rationally
induced isolative attitude. (Having good reasons for being separate and alone).
iii.
Rationalization;
assured self-justification.
iv.
One’s
view of truth (ray five) is distorted by personal preferences and ahamkaric,
self-referencing attitudes. There is no true view of the opposite point of view
or of others.
v.
Exaggerated
self-estimation (Leo) distorts right judgment (ray five).
vi.
Finding
good reasons (ray five) for belittling others—putting others down (Leo). The
little ego (not the greater Ego) remains the central luminary in the
microcosmic sky.
vii.
Pride
(Leo) in one’s own expertise (fifth ray).
viii.
Disdainful
self-confidence (Leo) based upon judgmentalism and a narrow perspective (fifth
ray).
ix.
Having
good reason (fifth ray) for thinking oneself unique (Leo). In this uniqueness,
one feels misunderstood, and that no one will ever succeed in understanding.
Thus one remains forever separate in one’s own estimation.
x.
Living
under the “Law of Cleavages”, a Law connected with the number five. Leo
is the fifth sign and the fifth ray is the fifth of seven rays.
(b) (Advanced Human Being; Aspirant; Disciple)
i.
The Will-to-Illumine of the advancing Leo individual combine with the clear and lucid thinking induced within the spiritually-unfolding
personality by the fifth ray.
ii.
There is
a double fifth ray emphasis which adds to the ‘light-content’ of this
combination.
iii.
The
power to shed light, especially upon and within specific areas of knowledge.
Clear and lucid instruction is given.
iv.
On the
Path of Discipleship: power to become the true thinker responsive to the
“Thinker”—the soul.
v.
On the
Path of Discipleship: growing power to scientifically, objectively dis-identify with the lunar nature and identify with the solar nature—the soul nature.
vi.
On the
Path of Discipleship: thus, the growing capacity to establish one’s true
identity through discriminative methods (fifth ray)
vii.
On the
Path of Discipleship: the ability to investigate (fifth ray) the true nature of
the Self (Leo). Ability to contribute successfully to the field of esoteric
psychology.
viii.
On the
Path of Discipleship: the radiation of the Light of the Soul is strengthened by
this ‘double-five’ combination. The clarification of many personality issues
should result.
(c) (Advanced Disciple; the Initiate)[Additionally, where
relevant, combine Ascendant sign, Leo, with the fifth ray as either the ray
of the personality or soul]
i.
The
capacity of the soul-inspired disciple/initiate born in or under Leo for
identification with the One Self combines with the power to penetrate behind the “Disk of Golden
Light” induced within
the soul or spiritualized personality by the fifth ray.
ii.
Definite
capacity to penetrate into (fifth ray) the Kingdom of the Soul (Leo).
iii.
Developed
capacity to reveal the “light of the soul”. The energy of Light banishes all
obscurity.
iv.
Pronounced
ability to discover (ray five) the “Presence” ‘behind’ the “Angel of the
Presence” (The Solar {Leo} Angel).
v.
The
masterful esoteric psychologist. (Remember that the higher method of teaching
upon the fifth ray is in the field of Esoteric Psychology, and that Leo, the
fifth sign, is directly related to the luminous
vi.
Established
capacity to discriminate (ray five) between the three levels of the Self (Leo).
Thus, the capacity discriminatively to reject the “Not-Self”. Some power in
wielding the Law of Repulse is indicated.
vii.
For the
initiate with this combination the “Divine Son” identifies with the “Divine Father”.
“I and my Father are One”. This happens with the piercing of the “Disk of
Golden Light”. The fifth ray (Leo) resolves into the first ray (Leo).
viii.
For the
initiate—the revelation of the Light of the Spirit.
Directives for Leo the Fifth Ray
(On Behalf of Humanity
and the One Great Work)
1.
Analyze Self-Expression.
2.
Become An Expert In The ‘Science Of Selfhood’.
3.
Blend Clarify Of Mind With Warmth Of Heart.
4.
Blend Common Sense And The Knowledge Of The Soul.
5.
Centered In A Point
Abstracted, Observe The Fourfold Lower Self.
6.
Concentrate A Beam Of
Focused Light In Search Of Truth.
7.
Concentrate All Resources
Of The Mind; Penetrate Into Still Greater Light.
8.
Concentrate Your Mind
Within The “Disk Of Golden Light” And Know The Possibility Of Penetrating
Through That Disk.
9.
Cultivate The Luminous
Mind, Illumined By The Light Of The Soul.
10.
Define The Nature Of
Selfhood Throw Light Upon The Manner Of Expressing The Causal Body.
11.
Demonstrate Factual
Knowledge.
12.
Detach From Personality
Through Application Of Spiritual Knowledge.
13.
Differentiate Between The
True Individual And His Vehicles Of Expression.
14.
Discriminate With Clarity
The Difference Between The Self And The Not-Self.
15.
Disidentify From All That
Obscures The Radiance Of The Inner Self.
16.
Do Not Exaggerate Your
Value; Do Not Minimize Your Value. See Yourself Exactly As You Are.
17.
Earn The Reputation For
Being A Veracious Individual.
18.
Every Living Being Is A
Unit Of Light; Find Techniques To Increase That Light.
19.
Fact Upon Fact, Build
Carefully Towards The Illumination Of The Mind!
20.
Focus Sharp Intelligence
Upon The Nature Of Individuality.
21.
Focus The Light Of The
Soul Upon The Personality.
22.
Focus The Mind As Burning
Glass Focuses The Rays Of The Sun.
23.
Focus Through Meditation
Within The Light Of The Soul.
24.
Illumine The Minds Of
Others With Factual Knowledge.
25.
Invent Mechanisms Of
Illumination.
26.
Investigate The Nature Of
Identity.
27.
Invoke The “Ruler Of The
Third Heaven”; Establish Yourself There As A Radiant Sun!
28.
Isolate A Field Of
Specialization And Turn A Beam Of Light Upon That Field.
29.
Justify Knowledge;
Justify The Truth.
30.
Knowing The Nature Of
Yourself, Avoid The Bias Which Arises From Personal Inclinations.
31.
Knowledge Brings
Illumination; Know This!
32.
Know The Self, Exactly As It Is!
33.
Learn All You Can About
Light And The Cause Of Illumination.
34.
Make Illumination Your Profession—One Way Or Another.
35.
Objectively Examine The
Lower Ego.
36.
Observe The
Personality—Know Thy “Not-Self”!
37.
Offer Liberating
Techniques To The Self Ensnared In Illusion.
38.
Open Your Analytical Mind
To Illumination From The Solar Angel.
39.
Play The Role Of The
Illuminator!
40.
Precisely Delineate The
Boundaries Of The Self.
41.
Probe The Process Of
“Individuation”
42.
Promote Discovery!
43.
Radiate The Contents Of
The Divine Mind!
44.
Represent The Sirian
Energy; Burn Away Obscurity!
45.
Reveal The Light Of Truth!
46.
Seek A Deep And Technical
Understanding Of The Solar Angel.
47.
Share The Brilliance
Which Arises When “Three Minds Unite”.
48.
Shine
49.
Sponsor Research.
50.
Scientifically Study The
Specific Nature Of The Higher Self.
51.
Study The Lunar Vehicles
As If You Were The Soul.
52.
Study The Nature Of Venus
And Sirius. They Should Be Meaningful To Someone With Your Combination Of
Energies.
53.
Submit To The “Guardian
Of The Door”; Know That The
54.
Synthesize Through The Power
Of Sight.
55.
The “Angel With The
Flaming Sword” Wields The “Sword Of Discrimination”; In Your Own Sphere, Do
Likewise!
56.
Through Observation Of
The Apparent Self, Learn That You Are “In The World But Not Of The World”.
57.
Transform The Light Of
Knowledge Into The Light Of Wisdom.
58.
Use The Focused Mind As A
Weapon To Help Defeat The “King Of Beasts”
59.
Understand How The “Spark
Of Mind” Has Grown Within You Over Millions Of Years. Your Energies Were
Present When The “Spark Of Mind” Was Planted In The Consciousness Of Animal
60.
Under The “Law Of
Cleavages”, Cleave The Self From The Not-Self. Discriminate.
61.
Use All Powers Of Mind To
Ensure That The Solar Angel Remains The Sole Luminary In The Microcosmic Sky;
Differentiate Between The Competing Luminaries!
62.
Vitalize Your Etheric
Body Through The Power Of Thought.
63.
Winnow The Chaff—Winnow
The Not-Self From The Kernel Of Selfhood.
64.
Within The Rays Of The
“Sun Upon The Mountain Top”, Enter The “Light Supernal”
65.
Your Study Is The
‘Science Of The Self’.
Mantra for Leo and the Fifth Ray
Mantram for the Disciple’s Consciousness:
Mantram for the Initiate’s Consciousness: “Three
Minds Unite” within the One Identity, most Luminous when Selfhood has become
the Point Relinquished.
Proposed Symbol for R5/Leo: Intent within a ‘Beam
of Intensely Focussed Light Divine’ the ‘Scientist of Life’
Well Known Individuals Hypothesized as Expressing this Combination of
Rays and Signs:
1.
Prince Louis de Broglie—Theoretical
Physicist:
(Ascendant, Cancer with Venus rising in Cancer; MC in Pisces; Sun in Leo
exactly conjunct Chiron; Moon is Taurus conjunct NN in Taurus; Mercury in Virgo
and Saturn also in Virgo; Mars in Aquarius; Jupiter in Aries Uranus in Scorpio;
Neptune conjunct Pluto, both in Gemini)
2.
Henry Ford—Automobile Manufacturer:
(1863-1947)
(Ascendant, Virgo or Scorpio; Sun, Mercury and Mars in Leo; Moon Aquarius;
Venus in Virgo; Saturn and Jupiter in Libra; Uranus in Gemini; Neptune in
Aries; Pluto in Taurus)
Henry Ford, more than any other individual, is responsible for the assembly
line production of the automobile, making it economical enough and sufficiently
available to reach the average citizen. He was a great “captain of industry”
with sufficient will, tenacity and intelligence to fulfilled his vision of
“mass production” for the automobile. Although he was undoubtedly conditioned
in one aspect of his nature by the first ray, it is in the
technological/industrial field of the fifth ray that he made his
greatest contribution to society. Note that Leo (Ford’s sun sign) transmits
both the first and the fifth rays.
His contribution also utilized the third and seventh rays (Master R’s
Department) in his development of “mass production” and the use of standardized
parts which could be put together quickly by unskilled workers. Thus, he was
responsible for major increases in efficiency within the automotive
industry. (Check Ford’s character)
Any color as long as its black, speaks to
the Scorpio, Ascendant. LMR calls him a Plutocrat—another indication.
Automobile manufacturer who developed the mass-produced Model T car and sold it
at a price the average person could afford. Sold more than 15 million cars from
1908 to 1927. Began as a machinist; built a gasoline engine, 1893; organized
Ford Motor Co., 1903
3.
Galileo
Galilei—Italian Physicist-Astronomer, Founder of Modern Experimental Science:
(Ascendant,
Leo; Sun, Mercury, Venus and Pluto in Pisces; Moon in Aries; Mars in Taurus
conjunct
Clearly Galileo was a representative of the fifth ray Ashram. His approach was
observational and experimental, and his discoveries flew in the face of
established church doctrine. Like Copernicus before him and Einstein long
after, he was deeply connected to the mysteries and subtleties of the universe
through the power of the sign Pisces. (Do more
research on this)
Italian founder of modern experimental science; a great inventor and
contributing genius in mathematics, which he taught for eighteen years, in
physics and in astronomy. Forced to recant by the Inquisition in 1632. Spent
his last years writing. (1564-1642)
4.
Sir Alexander Fleming—Bacteriologist:
(Ascendant, Cancer with Mercury in Cancer conjunct Ascendant; MC, Pisces; Sun
in Leo; Moon in Sagittarius; Venus and Mars in Gemini; Jupiter conjunct Pluto
in Taurus with Saturn conjunct Neptune also in Taurus; Uranus in Virgo conjunct
the IC)
British
bacteriologist at the
Bacteriologist who studied at St. Mary's hospital in
5.
Michel
Gauquelin—Scientist, Statistician, Astrological Researcher:
(Ascendant, Leo; MC, Taurus with Jupiter conjunct the MC; Sun and Mercury in
Scorpio; Moon, Venus and Saturn in Sagittarius with Venus and Saturn loosely
conjunct; Mars in Cancer; Uranus in Aries, H9; Neptune in Virgo; Pluto in
Cancer)
Degrees in statistics and psychology from the Sorbonne. Examined astrological
data from 1950 to determine the degree of statistical evidence. A respect
researcher who has compiled six massive volumes of data. Books include Cosmic
Clocks.
French psychologist and statistician with degrees from the Sorbonne. A highly respected researcher, he began to
examine astrological evidence in 1950 to determine the degree of statistical
weight against chance. He and his wife,
Françoise, compiled six massive volumes of data from birth records in
Michel Gauquelin was awarded the Marc Edmund Jones award in 1989.
Divorced in 1982, he took a second wife from whom he was separated when he
overdosed on sleeping pills sometime between May 18 and 21.
His body was found in his
6.
Charles P. Steinmetz—Scientist: (1865-1923)
(Ascendant, Leo; MC, Aries with Sun conjunct MC;
German
mathematician and electrical engineer; a scientific genius with many
experimental discoveries and inventions; ranked with Edison and Tesla. Taught
Electricity and wrote books on the theory of alternating current. Background of
poverty and physical deformity of a hunchback.
7.
Orville Wright—Inventor, Aviation Pioneer:
(Source: speculative from Marc Penfield) (Ascendant, Capricorn; MC, Scorpio
with Mars in Scorpio; Sun in Leo; Moon conjunct Venus in Libra; Mercury in
Virgo; Jupiter and Uranus in Cancer; Saturn in Capricorn; Neptune in Aries;
Pluto in Taurus)
With his brother Wilbur, invented and built the first
successful airplaine. On a toss of a coin, he piloted the first flight on
8.
Wilbur Wright—Inventor,
Aviation Pioneer:
(Speculative Ascendant, Leo; Sun, Mercury and Neptune in Aries; Moon in Libra;
Venus in Pisces; Mars and Uranus in Cancer; Jupiter in Pisces; Saturn in
Scorpio; Pluto in Taurus conjunct the MC)
Discover Potentials to be Derived from
Energetic Contrasts Between
Leo and R5
Utilize these contrasts to understand how
these two energies may contrast or conflict with each other when they are found
together within the human energy system.
|
Leo |
In Comparison With |
R5 |
|
1.
Transmits
R1 and R5 constellationally |
|
1.
R5 |
|
2.
Transmits
principally R2, R6 and R7 through its planetary rulers (unveiled and veiled) |
|
2.
R5 |
|
3.
Colors:
orange (given by D.K.) and possibly (on a hypothetical color-scale
incrementally related to the chromatic musical scale) yellow (golden-yellow),
yellow-green, green (not likely, but presented for completeness.) |
|
3.
Colors:
orange (exoteric) and indigo blue (esoteric) |
|
4.
Note:
Possibly MI or E |
|
4.
Note:
LA or A |
|
5.
Expresses
principally through the heart center (via Sun and Jupiter). Expresses later
at the crown or dome of the head through the twelve-petalled heart
within the head. An earlier and far more separative solar plexus expression
is also likely. Ajna expression reasonable at the time the integration of the
dominant personality. |
|
5.
Expresses
through the ajna center |
|
6.
Creative
Hierarchy number I/VI, unliberated |
|
6.
Creative
Hierarchy number III, liberated and Creative Hierarchy number V/X,
unliberated |
|
7.
Hypothesized
as being especially expressive in relation to the |
|
7.
Related
to the |
|
8.
Largely
associated with the second aspect of divinity |
|
8.
Initially
associated with the third divine aspect (Intelligence) and later with the
second followed by the first |
|
9.
Power
with the factor of synthesis |
|
9.
Power
with the factor of analysis |
|
10.
Emotionally
powerful |
|
10.
Drier
and less responsive emotionally; tends towards a powerful mentality |
|
11.
Dominating
mind |
|
11.
Elucidating,
analyzing mind |
|
12.
Spontaneity |
|
12.
Thinking
before doing |
|
13.
Creativity
(release of self) |
|
13.
Intelligence
without exuberance (other factors notwithstanding) |
|
14.
Subjectivity |
|
14.
Objectivity |
|
15.
Exaggeration |
|
15.
Realism |
|
16.
Ahamkara |
|
16.
Contributes
to the defeat of ahamkara; Deglamorization |
Discover Potentials to be Derived
from
Energetic Similarities Between Leo
and R5
Utilize these similarities to further understand how these two energies
may combine with or reinforce each other (for better of for worse) when they
are found within the same energy system.
A. Related to the Fifth Creative Hierarchy: These two influences are directly related to the Fifth
Creative Hierarchy of Solar Angels, who are called “Hearts of Fiery
Love” (showing both their connection with Leo and with the Heart of the Sun).
B. Conferring Individuality: Leo and the fifth ray, together, are what might be called conferrers
of individuality. These influences were instrumental in implanting the
spark of mind in animal man some eighteen million years ago (according to the Secret
Doctrine).
C. Linked to Sirius: These
two influences have a strong Sirian connection. There is an important
triangle as follows: Sirius—Leo—Jupiter. The Fifth Ray Lord is called the
“Brother from Sirius”, indicating the relation of Sirius to the fifth ray.
Sirius is also a major center of manasic, mahatic stimulation (again, under the
fifth ray).
D. Justifying Knowledge: Both Leo
and the fifth ray participate in the urge to “justify knowledge” (cf. EA 290). In fifth ray terminology, this means
experientially and experimentally proving that knowledge is true and real.
E. Linked to the
F. Cleavage and the Law of Cleavages: Both influences are related to the Law of Cleavages. The fifth ray
is directly related. (cf. EP
I 376-377 and R&I 596) Leo
distributes the fifth ray and thus creates a cleavage between the self
and the not-self.
G. Individuality and Self-Knowledge: Both influences contribute the strengthening of individuality.
This is achieved through the instrumentality of self-knowledge. Both Leo
and the fifth ray participate eagerly in the great quest summarized as, “Know
Thyself”.
H. Practical Exemplification: Together Leo and the fifth ray make of a man a practical (fifth
ray) example (Leo), of what he believes and claims himself to be. Under
the testing nature of the fifth ray he becomes authentic and proven.
I.
Linked to the “Light of
the Soul”: Both energies
are intimately connected to the “Light of the Soul” (cf. EA 329). “This fifth ray is a Being of the intensest
spiritual light…” (EP I 77). The entire Science of Raja Yoga (the
science of the fifth root race) demands the use of the fifth ray to reveal the
light of the soul and place it in a position of dominion over the personality.
This leads eventually to the fifth initiation—that of revelation.
J. Assisting at the First Initiation: A man often takes the first initiation in or under Leo, the
fifth sign. The first initiation represents entry into the fifth
kingdom, the
K. Related to Processes Important at the Third Initiation: The third initiation is governed by the fifth
ray. Illusion is defeated in the intense supernal light—probably a mixture of
ray two and ray five influences, empowered by the first ray. Leo is the symbol
for the achievement of the soul at the third initiation. (cf. EA 148) Together, these influences can certainly indicate
the possibility of taking the third degree, however, by themselves they do not
guarantee it. So much depends upon that actual karmic condition of the
individual and his or her readiness. The horoscope can only enhance a state of
preparedness, or contribute to preparedness, but cannot guarantee preparedness.
L. Related to Processes Important at the Fifth Initiation: Leo is inescapably implicated at the fifth
initiation (the Initiation of Revelation), considered ruled by the first
ray, but reasonably involving the fifth ray (with its close relation to
the intense light of revelation). At this initiation (the third solar initiation)
one becomes a confirmed mature
participant in the Fifth Kingdom of Nature—a kingdom so closely related to the
Sun and to the Solar Angels Who, for modern man, effectively created the
possibility of this kingdom. The fifth ray is distributed constellationally
through the fifth sign (Leo) and both of them are related to the star system,
Sirius—a system profoundly influenced by the fifth ray, in a very high
expression. Considering these thoughts, yet another area of cooperation can be
seen involving Leo and the fifth ray.
VI.
Sun Leo (or Ascendant Leo), R6P (or R6S) (Plus Constellationally Transmitted R1 and R5) (A strong mutual reinforcement of ray and
astrological energies emerges due to the sixth ray transmitted through Neptune,
the veiled esoteric ruler of Leo. The applicable category is Strong by Rulership—Class 2. Clearly the mutual reinforcement characteristic of this combination is
stronger for advanced sixth ray aspirants and disciples than for ordinary,
non-aspiring humanity upon the sixth ray. The transmission of the sixth ray
through Mars, the ruler of the first decanate {in esoteric order} and of the
last decanate {in exoteric order} adds strength to the reinforcement. As well,
when the Sun is the ruler of the second decanate for the advanced individual,
it may be considered a veil for
(a) (Selfish, Self-centered or Self-Serving Human Being):
i.
The passionately assertive attitudes of the selfish Leo person combine with desire-driven living induced within the insufficiently
spiritualized personality by the sixth ray.
ii.
Rampant
egotistical desire which knows no law other than itself. (Saturn, the planet of
law is weakened in Leo—at least upon
an exoteric level).
iii.
Selfish
desire serving only personality aims and objectives.
iv.
“Intense
capacity to be personal and to emphasise personalities” (EP II 43), especially one’s own.
v.
Excessive
ardor.
vi.
Prisoner
of personality likes and dislikes.
vii.
The
“willful adherence to an ideal” (EP II,
42)
viii.
Sacrificing
one’s ideals for egoistic desires and objectives.
ix.
One’s own
ideals become the only ideals.
x.
Devotion
to oneself, to one’s little personal ego.
xi.
Flamboyantly
devotional. To whom or what is one really devoted?
xii.
The
tendency to impose (Leo) one’s ideals (sixth ray) forcefully upon others.
(b) (Advanced Human Being; Aspirant; Disciple)
i.
The strong, ‘self-sourced’ convictions of the advancing Leo individual combine with
the high idealism induced within the spiritually-unfolding
personality by the sixth ray.
ii.
Capacity
to “put one’s whole self” (Leo) into one’s beliefs (ray six).
iii.
Beginning
of the drama which determines whether the personal ego (Leo) can be
successfully sacrificed for the sake of one’s ideals (ray six).
iv.
Capacity
to stand as an example (Leo) of one’s ideals (ray six)
v.
Growing
devotion to the cause (ray six) of promoting the individuality and
self-expression (Leo) of others.
vi.
On the
Path of Discipleship: the ardor of aspiration towards the higher light.
vii.
On the
Path of Discipleship: growing devotion to the Higher Self and to the soul in
all forms.
viii.
On the
Path of Discipleship: this combination, through devotion, helps to decentralize
the lower ego (Leo).
ix.
On the
Path of Discipleship: an individual who seeks to embody (Leo) his ideals (ray
six) at all costs (ray six).
x.
On the
Path of Discipleship: growing experiences with the “Heart of the Sun”.
(c) (Advanced Disciple; the Initiate)[Additionally, where
relevant, combine Ascendant Sign, Leo, with the sixth ray as either the ray
of the personality or soul]
i.
A true and
hardly-won nobility of soul
characteristic of the soul-inspired disciple/initiate born in or under
Leo, combines with the self-sacrificing
devotion and idealism induced
within the soul or spiritualized personality by the sixth ray.
ii.
Full
devotion (R6) of the heart (Leo). Heart-felt
devotion.
iii.
Full
devotion (R6) to the Kingdom of the Soul (Leo)
iv.
Heights
of self-sacrificing service can be reached. (The Law of Service is closely
associated with the sixth ray).
v.
Devotion
to and communion with the “Solar Flames” (ruled by sixth ray
vi.
The
little ego (Leo) is gladly sacrificed to a higher cause (R6). Humility
achieved.
vii.
The
drama of the ascendancy of soul is presented for the inspiration and uplift of
others.
viii.
Seeking
to inspire others (R6) through the example of self-sacrifice (Leo).( It is
reasonable to conclude that Swami Yogananda had a sixth ray personality; his
Leo Ascendant is confirmed.)
ix.
Ardent,
unrestrained intensity of devotion (R6) to the primacy of Spirit (Leo).
Directives for Leo the Sixth Ray
(On
Behalf of Humanity and the One Great Work)
1.
Act
Chivalrously, With Nobility!
2.
Admire The
Worthy And Seek To Be Worthy Of Admiration
3.
Are You Sufficiently
Noble To “Lead The Twelve”
4.
As
“Imperishable Flaming One” Submit The Glorious Ego To The Liberating Fire
5.
As “The One
Who Leads The Twelve” Are You Sufficiently Noble To Lead?
6.
Aspire Towards
Your Higher Self
7.
Aspire Towards
Illumination!
8.
Be A Loyalist
To The Spiritual Monarchy!
9.
Be Ardently
Expressive!
10.
Bear The Sword
With Dignity
11.
Be Sincere,
Open And Honest
12.
Become A
Living Example Of Full Devotion.
13.
Become A
Radiant Example Of How To Tread The Path!
14.
Boldly Express
The Vision!
15.
Burn To
Reveal!
16.
Burn Your Way
Through The Impediment Of Lower Ego!
17.
Let Total
Commitment Lead To Self-Discovery
18.
Consecrate
Yourself To The Glory Of Divinity!
19.
Control The
Self By Means Of The Highest Light
20.
Dedicate
Yourself To The Expression Of Your Talents
21.
Dedicate
Yourself To The Shining
22.
Dedicate
Yourself To The Principle Of Royalty
23.
Devote
Yourself To Following The Guidance Of The Solar Angel
24.
Devote
Yourself To A Self Greater Than Your Personal Self
25.
Devote
Yourself To The Service Of The Solar Angel
26.
Display Humility
In The Sight Of That Which You Realize To Be Far Above You
27.
Dramatize The
Great Quest!
28.
Embody The
Ideal! Proclaim A
29.
Enthusiastically
Seek The Light Of The Soul
30.
Epitomize
Courage And Commitment!
31.
Exemplify
Undeviating Commitment To Your Highest Ideal
32.
Find A Noble
Cause And To It Give Your All!
33.
Find Yourself
In The Pursuit Of Your Ideal
34.
Fix Your Eyes
Upon The Blazing Sun
35.
Follow The
“Homing Instinct” To Your Solar Home Upon The Higher Mental Plane
36.
Give All To
Unfold The ‘Flower Of Golden Light’
37.
Give
Generously To Vitalize That Which Represents Your Highest Values
38.
Give Your
Heart To The Object Of Your Devotion
39.
Hold High The
Banner For The Glory Of Your Nation!
40.
Hold Nothing
Back In The Revelation Of Your Nature
41.
Idealize
Individual Freedom!
42.
Identify
Yourself With Your
43.
Illuminate The
Path To The Goal!
44.
Inspire
Loyalty And Fidelity
45.
Invest Your
Entire Identity In The Cause
46.
Lay Your Ego
Upon The Altar Of Sacrifice; Accept Its Immolation
47.
Let Each
Individual Pursue The Path Most Suited To His Individual Nature
48.
Let The
“Highest Light” Be The Source Of Your Illumination!
49.
Long For
Self-Fulfillment
50.
Motivate
People To Reveal Themselves
51.
Negate Desire,
Oh “Negator Of Desire”—Especially The Desires Of The Lower Ego
52.
Oh, “Hater Of
Forms”, Do You Hate Your Lower Ego?
53.
Oh, Seeker,
Seek Above All To Find Yourself
54.
Quest After The One Self
55.
Pledge Yourself To Radiate The Powers And Talents Of Your
Soul
56.
Pursue Self-Discovery
57.
Realize The Tendency To Define Your Identity As Part Of The
Object Of Your Devotion; You Are More Than Any Object Of Devotion.
58.
Reveal And
Stand For The Ideal
59.
Revere The
Central Spiritual Authority
60.
Rise Towards
The Sun; Yearn For The Solar Light
61.
See Life
Within The Sun—Oh “One Who Sees The Right”
62.
Shine With The
Highest Light!
63.
Stand Out As
One Who Will Sacrifice For His Ideals
64.
Subject The
Ego To The Disciplines Of The “Burning Ground”
65.
Throw Heart
And Soul Into The Inner Or Outer Search!
66.
Venerate
Something Greater Than Yourself
67.
When You Find
Your Guru, Remain Loyal; Put Him And What He Represents Before Yourself
68.
Willingly
Sacrifice The Ego So That The Goal May Be Achieved
69.
Yearn To Bathe
In The Rays Of The Sun, So That The Sacred Sun Flower May Unfold
Mantra for Leo and the Sixth Ray
Mantram for the Disciple’s Consciousness:
Mantram for the Initiate’s
Consciousness: “The Highest Light Controls” when Self is Known as One, and
Selfhood has become the Point Relinquished.
Proposed Symbol for
R6/Leo: Enraptured at the center of a ‘Scintillating Rosy Flame’, the ‘Devotee
of Life’
Well Known Individuals
Hypothesized as Expressing this Combination of Rays and Signs:
1.
Jane
Addams, Social Worker and Reformer:. Born,
(Speculative Ascendant, Leo; with Sun in Virgo with Mercury and Saturn are
also in Virgo; Moon in Taurus with Pluto also in Taurus; Venus in Leo with
Jupiter also in Leo; Mars in Capricorn; Uranus in Gemini conjunct Ceres, also
in Gemini; Neptune in Pisces; Chiron in Aquarius conjunct the speculative DSC;
NN in Aquarius.
2.
Edgar Cayce—Medium, the “Sleeping
Prophet”: March 18, 1877, Hokinsville, Kentucky, between
3:00 PM and 3:30 PM, LMT Time used: 3:03
PM (Source: LMR cites biographer Doris Agee, “Edgar Cayce on ESP” Sabian
Symbols gives 3:30 PM; an earlier chart by Marc Penfield gives
approximately 3:00 PM, LMT) Died, of a stroke, January 3, 1945, Virginia Beach,
Virginia.
(Ascendant, Leo with Uranus in Leo conjunct Ascendant from H12; MC in Taurus
with Pluto in Taurus conjunct MC of 3:30 AM chart and Moon, in Taurus, conjunct
MC of 3:00 AM chart; Moon conjunct Neptune in Taurus; Sun in Pisces with Venus,
Saturn, and Mercury in Pisces and all conjunct; Mars and Jupiter in Capricorn)
A former photographer (a Piscean profession) Cayce was a prime example of
Piscean sensitivity. Cayce was a high grade medium. D.K. observed that the
signs Cancer and Pisces were both very involved in the phenomenon of
mediumship. The singleton Uranus points to his revolutionary effect upon the
interpretation of human identity (1st house). Through Cayce came a great
awakening (Uranus again) as it did through Einstein - another individual with a
singleton Uranus. Forever after his work, it became easier for people to
wholeheartedly accept the concept of reincarnation.
(Tend to this further)
3.
Miguel de Cervantes, Spanish Novelist, Playwright and Poet—Author
of Don Quixote:
(Speculative Ascendant, Leo; speculative MC, Aries with the Moon in Aries, and
Neptune in Taurus conjuncting the Aries MC; Sun widely conjunct Mars in Libra
with Mercury, retrograde, also in Libra; Venus conjunct Uranus in Virgo;
Jupiter in Pisces; Saturn in Sagittarius; Pluto in Aquarius)
4.
Joan of Arc—French National Heroine,
Patriot, Visionary:
(Other Times Given) A
time of
“From LMR: B.R. in hand, Steinbrecher, giving January 6, 1412. The day correction of OS to NS is plus nine
days. As
Eshelman quotes Percival de Boulainvilliers, who interviewed her for Charles
VII and said the Maid was born at local sunset
(Prior times given included
5.
David Koresh—Cult Leader:
(Ascendant Libra, with Juno in Libra; MC, Cancer; Sun and Uranus conjunct in
Leo, H11, with Mercury; Moon in Aquarius; Mercury and Venus conjunct in Virgo
with Pluto also in Virgo; Jupiter and Neptune in Scorpio)
Koresh and ninety followers of his Branch Davidiain religious sect died in a
holocaust,
6.
Vanessa
Redgrave—Actress, Political Activist:
(Ascendant, Leo; MC, Taurus with Uranus conjunct MC, H9; Sun in Aquarius; Moon
and Neptune in Virgo; Mercury conjunct Jupiter in Capricorn; Venus loosely conjunct
Saturn in Pisces; Mars in Scorpio; Pluto in Cancer)
Outspoken actress and freedom
fighter, Redgrave gave a sensational performance as Rosalind in 'As You Like
It' in 1961. She turned the Academy
Awards into a political outburst on
7.
Walter Scott—Writer of Romance Novels,
Poet, Historian:
(Ascendant Libra with Moon in Libra; Sun conjunct Saturn in Leo with Venus also
in Leo; Mercury conjunct Neptune in Virgo with Mars also in Virgo; Jupiter
conjunct Pluto in Capricorn; Uranus in Taurus)
8.
Alfred Lord Tennyson—Poet Laureate of
(Ascendant Gemini with Venus in Gemini rising and the Moon also in Gemini; MC,
Aquarius; Sun, Leo; Mercury, Cancer; Mars conjunct Uranus in Scorpio; Jupiter,
Aries; Saturn in Scorpio conjunct Neptune in Sagittarius; Pluto, Pisces)
Alfred Tennyson was one of the
Tennyson was a sensitive and troubled individual inclined to melancholy. Mental
illness was part of his family heredity, afflicting his father and his three
brothers as well. He, too, was for a time treated for mental problems (from the
appearance of the horoscope, probably a form of depression), and was also
victim of a mild form of epilepsy which ran in the family. But for all his
personal doubts and fears, his poetry had an altogether inspiring effect upon
his readers. Through the spaciousness and nobility of his best verse, his graceful
and harmonious phrasing, his palpable sense of awe before the mystery of
life—through his poetic mastery altogether—he was able to convey a feeling of
confidence, reassurance and deep serenity.
To read Tennyson is to experience the struggles of a soul immersed in a period
of changing perceptions about the nature, place and value of the human being.
The evolutionary theories of
Major
Works
“Timbuctoo”
(1829); “Poems, Chiefly Lyrical” (1830 and 1842), including “The
Lotus-Eaters,” “A Dream of Fair Women,” and “The Lady of Shalott.”, in an
the later edition, “Locksley Hall,” “Ulysses,” “Morte d’Arthur,” and “Break,
Break, Break”; "The Two Voices" (of
which the original title, significantly, was "Thoughts of a
Suicide"), "Ulysses," "St. Simeon Stylites" (c.
1834-1836); “The Princess” (1847); “In Memoriam” (1850);
“Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington” (1852); “The Charge of
the Light Brigade” (1855); “Maud” (a monodrama 1855) “Idylls of
the King” (1859); “Enoch Arden” (1864); “The Holy Grail and Other
Poems” (1869); “Despair” (1881); “Tieresias” (1885); “Crossing
the Bar” (1889); “The Death of Oenone, Akbar's Dream, and
Other Poems” (1892). As well there were some plays,
produced with little to moderate success.
General
Astrological and Ray Perspective
From a general astrological perspective, it should be said that Tennyson’s
chart confers a tremendous literary emphasis through the Geminian Ascendant,
Venus and Moon. Leo bestowed his understanding of the nobility of the human
soul and opened his heart wide. The Tibetan Teacher associates Tennyson with
the sixth ray and calls him a “poet of the emotions” (EP
I 209). Clearly, as well, the fourth Ray of Harmony,
Beauty and Art was prominent.
Tennyson’s
Rays
In Esoteric
Psychology we are told:
“The sixth ray man will be
the poet of the emotions (such as Tennyson) and the writer of religious books,
either in poetry or prose. He is devoted
to beauty and colour and all things lovely, but his productive skill is not
great unless under the influence of one of the practically artistic rays, the
fourth or seventh”. (EP I 209-210)
It is always difficult to discern whether D.K. (when He gives
a ray association in general terms) is talking about the soul or the
personality. In general, it is wiser to think the soul is being referenced. The
personality, after all, is not the real man, but, as evolution proceeds,
only a sub-quality through which the real inner man expresses himself. (Of
course, the monad is the still more real inner individual, but the monadic ray
is not yet of general relevance when considering the behavior and discernible
motivation of even advanced individuals and disciples.)
Tennyson was, indeed, a poet of the emotions. His thought was deep and his
perception of subtlety keen, but ever his gift was to touch, move, to depress
(on occasion), or more often to inspire—to somehow evoke a deep and lingering
mood in the psyche his reader. So often his poems deal with loss—with a person,
time or place never again to be. He is filled with nostalgic longing for
beauties past retrieving.
“And the stately ships go on,
To their haven under the hill;
But O for the touch of a vanished hand,
And the sound of a voice that is still!”
(From, Break, Break, Break)
The Neptunian side of
the sixth ray can be filled with melancholy. The reality of the present never
equals the beauty that is past or, far more rarely, yet to be. The sixth ray is
the ray of desire, often of desire unfulfilled. Thus, in a way, it is
the ray of discontent—sometimes “divine discontent”. As few poets before
or after him, Tennyson was able to express an agonizing intensity of yearning:
The following excerpt is from In Memoriam, a large collection of fine
poems mourning the loss of his best friend Arthur Hallam.
“But what am I?
An infant crying in the night:
An infant crying for the light:
And with no language but a cry.”
The language of the
sixth ray is, of course, the cry—the sigh, the prayer, the entreaty, the
inarticulate sound of yearning—all arising out of the solar plexus, with which
the sixth ray has the most affinity.
One can sense pervading Tennyson’s words the presence of a glorious
ideal—unspoken and irretrievably lost. So much of his verse seems a mourning
for the vanished ideal state. Yet, after much agonizing (fourth ray), he rises
to the moment, and bravely presses forward in anticipation of greater things.
One is so often left encouraged, despite the suffering over loss. The
protagonist in Locksley Hall, after mourning (for many verses) the loss
of his faithless beloved, whom, clearly, still he deeply loves, heroically
throws his love aside and with it the long and rueful attachment to the manor
(Locksley Hall) which held his memory captive.
“Mother-Age (for mine I knew not) help me as when life begun:
Rift the hills, and roll the waters, flash the lightnings,
weigh the Sun—
O, I see the crescent promise of my spirit hath not set.
Ancient founts of inspiration well thro’ all my fancy yet.
Howsoever these things be, a long farewell to Locksley Hall!
Now for me the woods may wither, now for me the roof-tree
fall.
Comes a vapour from the margin, blackening over heath and
holt,
Cramming all the blast before it, in its breast a
thunderbolt.
Let it fall on Locksley Hall, with rain or hail, or fire or
snow;
For the mighty wind arises, roaring seaward, and I go.”
Another example may serve to show the depth of Tennyson’s sixth ray—his immense
devotion, and the grief it caused him. When his best friend Arthur Hallam
suddenly died at the age of twenty-two, Tennyson was disconsolate not for
months, but for years. Poem after poem poured from his pen, as he sought to
come to terms with his grief. At last, after many years, he was willing to let
his friend go (the deep and personal attachment of the sixth ray) and here is
how he expressed this release:
“Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky,
The flying cloud, the frosty light:
The year is dying in the night;
Ring out wild bells, and let him die”
Illustrative of the
strength of the sixth ray in Tennyson’s outlook are his Arthurian romances
presented in the impressive collection of poems finally called Idylls of the
King, and the poem, The Lady of Shallot. The stories of King Arthur, his Knights of the
Round Table, of Lancelot, Guinevere, Galahad, and Camelot have an irresistible
fascination for romantic idealists. Tennyson did his share to add to the
mystique, further romanticizing the famed and fabled time. Perhaps it was his
retrospective vision of a time and place more perfect than his own. Surely, it
was a vision fostered by the sixth ray in its search for ideal beauty, pristine
purity and uncompromised nobility. To this day, the mention of Camelot evokes a
kind of ‘auric glow’ of the promise of an ideal world. Indeed that world fell,
and Tennyson, in all beauty and power, chronicled the fall—yet still sustained
the yearning admiration for what was promised and what might have been.
Conduits
for the Sixth Ray
When we look for the
conduits of the sixth ray in Tennyson’s chart, we find tenanted two of the
three signs conveying the sixth ray—first, the sign Pisces with its esoteric
ruler Pluto. Pluto is a planet which can be associated not only with the first
ray, but on the level of emotional obsessiveness, with the sixth. Pluto
attaches violently, then detaches; then the sign Sagittarius, presently the
most powerful of the sixth ray signs/constellations—Sagittarius holds the sixth
ray planet,
As for
Venus and Vesta are found quite closely conjuncted (longitudinal aspects) and
Juno is included in this little stellium; all are together with the Ascendant.
This conjunction defines for Tennyson the vocation of poet and gives an
aesthetic (Venus) dedication (Vesta) to the written and spoken word. The Venus
position is crucially important in Tennyson’s chart, and is here mentioned
because on a very deep level (most probably monadic) Venus is qualified by the
sixth ray of idealism and devotion. It is therefore, technically, a conduit for
the sixth ray, but only in the case of those who were beginning to respond to
the monad.
Mars is the other major planet of the sixth ray and it is in a sign congenial
to it—Scorpio, showing the conflict and disturbances within the emotional realm
and the many inner struggles.
The
Fourth Ray Personality and Conduits for the Fourth Ray
If we see the sixth ray as the ray of the idealistic soul, then the fourth ray
would be the ray of the personality and mind, both. Two fourth rays are
not rare in the lives of artists. Together, they will signify the sensitive,
struggling soul, who is seeking harmony and reconciliation both with his
environment and within itself. Constellationally, the fourth ray has strong
conduits, since Scorpio, presently the major fourth ray sign (conveying,
according to the Tibetan’s assignments only the fourth ray) holds three
major (and difficult) planets and the Vertex, and since Sagittarius (also with
a fourth ray quality) holds Neptune (a planet directly associated with the
fourth or buddhic plane). The fourth ray Moon is placed in Gemini (which sign
gives the kind of alternation and bi-polarity frequently associated with the
fourth ray) and Mercury, which distributes the fourth ray, is placed in Cancer,
the fourth sign of the zodiac (strongly related to the emotions—the
plane of the “dual forces”). Although Venus has, apparently, no prominent
fourth ray in its makeup, it is a planet much associated with both art
and harmonization, and the fourth ray is the Ray of Harmony, Beauty and
Art. So rising Venus, in the oscillatory sign Gemini, has to be significant in
at least resonating to the fourth ray.
The
Rays of the Emotional and Physical Vehicles
Tennyson’s emotional
life was rich a varied. It is difficult to assign a single ray to this field.
Surely, he was capable of the passions, transports and devotions of the sixth
ray (probably the principle ray of this vehicle) but its assignment would not
tell the whole story. The calms of the second ray and the turmoils of the fourth
were also present—rarely, however, the explosions of the first ray. The
emotional vehicle was, after all, Tennyson’s main instrument of expression
(being resonant with his proposed sixth ray soul). He was, in the Tibetan’s
words, a “poet of the emotions”, and so a rich variety of energies would pour
through this field.
Judging from his refined physical appearance, and his superlative poetic craft
(especially, in this regard, his sensitivity to poetic meter), the seventh Ray
of Order would be a good choice for the ray of the etheric-physical vehicle.
This ray would add to the sensitivity and vulnerability of his physical
mechanism and would emphasize his retiring ways and love of privacy.
Considerations
Related to the Monadic Ray
The monadic ray may or
may not be discernible, but one has the sense of a pervasive second ray behind
and within all the more obvious energies. Tennyson had a keen intelligence, but
it was very much the intelligence of the heart. Above all, he was a man of
refined “sensibilities”.
The conduits for ray two energy are particularly the Gemini Ascendant and Venus
placed therein. The Sun (second ray) is placed in the sign of the heart (Leo),
and the point opposite the Sun, through which the monad may express in the
chart (provided the degree of advancement is sufficient), is almost exactly
conjunct the MC (the ‘career point’ or ‘vocational point’). The point opposite
the Sun is, as will be recognized, the Earth (heliocentrically considered), and
Earth is the hierarchical ruler of Gemini (thus, more related to the
level of the monad than any of the three rulers). The soul ray of the Earth
(its monadic ray is not active while yet it is a non-sacred planet) is the
second ray. We can discern from the association of these ideas a high potential
for monadic expressiveness along the second ray line through his vocation of
poet. The psychology of the monad has yet to be developed; truly, as far as
present day humanity is concerned, this psychology of the deepest aspect of the
human being is in its infancy.
Proposed
Ray Chart
Monad: Ray Two,
proposed
Soul: Ray VI
Personality: Ray 4
Mental Vehicle: Ray 4
Astral/Emotional
Vehicle: Rays 6 (2, 4)
Etheric-Physical
Vehicle Ray 7
.
Some
Astrological Features of Tennyson’s Chart
1.
Gemini is sign of tremendous importance in
Tennyson’s chart, holding the Moon, Vesta and is own esoteric ruler, Venus.
Gemini has the well-deserved reputation of being the most literary sign,
bestowing particular facility in the manipulation and association of words. In Tennyson’s
case it rendered him sensitive to the constant mutability of conditions, and
helped him understand and respond to the painful dynamic tension between
opposites which he ever sought to reconcile in his writings. Venus, in Gemini,
is implicated in what the Tibetan calls a “‘desperate conflict of the
imprisoned soul upon the astral plane’ which characterises our planetary life” (EA
362). We often sense this desperation (however subdued by
artistic refinement) in Tennyson’s poetry. Gemini, in the highly developed
individual, is also one of the intuitive signs, related to the
development of the antahkarana. From whence a poet’s inspiration? Perhaps,
quite often, simply from the activation of the sensitive astral nature, but the
intuition is resonantly related to the astral plane, and must be considered a
possible source. In a verse from In Memoriam, Tennyson expresses
intimations of oneness which can only come from a sensitivity to the unitive,
buddhic faculty:
“One God, one law, one element
And one far-off divine event.
To which the whole creation moves”
2.
The Sun sign is Leo, placed in the
beginning of the fourteenth degree, the evocative Sabian Symbol for which is:
“Cherub-like, a Human Soul Whispers, Seeking to Manifest”, or “A Human Soul
Seeking Opportunities for Outward Manifestation”; “The yearning for
self-actualization”; “Let the soul manifest”. While not all the Sabian Symbols
are equally refined or evocative, this one is, somehow, very appropriate, given
the inspired nature of Tennyson’s best poetry. His was a poetic
soul-animated individual and, so it would seem, his most recent incarnation
afforded him the opportunity to manifest, through poetry, the accumulated
sensitivities and poignant perceptions of many lives.
The Sun is placed in a powerful position conjunct the IC within eight minutes
of arc. This shows us Tennyson going to the “roots’ of his own Self-inherited
nature as the source of his poetic expression, but it also shows his
distinguished (Leo) role as “Poet Laureate” of England during the Victorian
Age—the ‘first poet’ of his country or motherland (fourth house). A patriotic
relationship with one’s nation (in this case, the soul of one’s nation)
can be indicated by the fourth house. The Sun on the cusp of the IC also
contributes to the ease with which Tennyson became the spokesperson for the
values, uncertainties and aspirations of his society. This position also shows
his potential to draw successfully upon the poetic tradition which
preceded him (and even at an early age he was adept in writing in the styles of
certain great poets of the past, drawing, it would seem, upon his own
pre-established gifts). From a strictly external perspective, it shows Tennyson
(especially in the middle and later years of his life) staying “at home” and
expressing himself through the writing of poetry.
The Sun is conjunct the Part of Fortune, showing the ease of flow and
expression. It is also quintile to the North Node, showing how the force and
quality of his own character (Sun in Leo) contributed to bringing influential
people into his life. The people one must meet and cultivate during a
particular incarnation are indicated (partially) at the North Node. More
importantly, however, for his poetic expression is the very close, harmonious
sextile between the Leo Sun and the Gemini Moon, both in the fourteenth degree
of their respective signs and only nineteen minutes of arc from exactitude.
Tennyson’s Moon in Gemini is in the twelfth house, where it is acutely
sensitive to every fluctuating energy current, within and without. This keen
perceptiveness feeds directly and harmoniously into his “Will-to-Express”
represented by the Leo Sun. There is also an almost exact Chiron opposition to
the Sun. This elevated Chiron shows Tennyson as a guide and mentor to his
society; it indicates a man who has risen into prominence, possessing the right
to lead through inspiration because he has worked through and conquered many of
his own personality liabilities (Chiron, the wounded-healer, opposing the Sun,
center of the sense of personality). A Chiron/Sun opposition will also indicate
a strong individuality—one who will “go his own way”, “march to his own drummer” and pursue his own
quest. It is not that Tennyson adapted himself to the demands of the Victorian
Age; as a true Leonian individual, he would not do this. Rather, he was an exemplary figure that the
prevailing culture found it could adopt as its own—a man representative of his
age without having to labor to be so. It should be mentioned that this potent,
angular Sun in Leo position contributed to Tennyson’s inherent and well-recognized dignity and the noble
power of some of his finest verse. The fourth house is the house of what might
be called the ‘ashram-as-refuge’. The Sun position shows Tennyson firmly established
there.
3.
We have, therefore, a picture of the sixth
ray soul expressing through the Gemini Ascendant and to a degree through the
Leo Sun Sign, and the fourth ray personality expressing through the Leo Sun
sign and, to a degree, through the Gemini Ascendant. The sixth ray through
Gemini bestows the ability to articulate one’s ideals, and to aspire toward
true brotherhood and reconciliation—the ideals of “I Serve My Brother” and “I
Serve the One”. The sixth ray through Leo impels one to become the embodiment
of that which one idealizes. The fourth ray through Leo gives drama, color and
vividness. The fourth ray through Gemini renders one alive to all of life’s
multitudinous contrasts.
4.
If Tennyson was a “poet of the emotions”,
the versatile, sensitive Gemini Moon would be most important. It would bestow
responsiveness to all manner of impacts and touches—especially subtle ones (as
the twelfth house would indicate). The psyche of humanity is symbolized very
much by the twelfth house. The individual psyche becomes the window to the
collective psyche, and the individual achieves a responsive sensitivity to many
thoughts and feelings which are not, technically, “his own”. He becomes a
“medium” for their expression. The Moon in Gemini in house twelve is certainly
an important point of receptivity in this chart. More mundanely, it
contributed to early uncertainties (often about his own mental health) and
instabilities, and a period of ‘wandering’. The Geminian lunar liabilities,
however, gave way to stable intuitive perception (Gemini Ascendant) once his
“place in society” (fourth house) was confirmed by the solar eclipse of 1850
which saw him established as Poet Laureate.
5.
If the Moon is said always to veil one of
three planets—Vulcan, Neptune or Uranus, the most fitting choice in this
instance would, from the author’s perspective, be sensitive, intuitive
6.
The Moon’s position is not only closely
sextile the Sun and IC, but closely trine both Chiron and the MC. Perhaps this
is one of the reasons why the reader of Tennyson’s poetry feels both deeply
moved (the Moon represents the emotional life) and yet affirmed and redeemed.
Chiron the healer is at work, and the mood is never allowed to lapse into a
terminal depression. Even in the facing of death, which many people find
depressing, Chiron is securely guiding us on the journey across the “waters”.
The Sun on the IC gives assurance of immortality, permanence in the face of all
fluctuation. With Sun, Moon and Chiron so well integrated, all the most
important aspects of man (soul and personality) are soundly guided, as one of
his finest late poems, “Crossing the Bar” illustrates:
“Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For tho’ from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar.”
What a beautiful affirmation of hope and
devotion! One sees here the deeper faith of the sixth ray, and through it,
Tennyson’s power to comfort and reassure the immortal soul of his reader.
7.
When we speak of crossing the waters (the
“bar”), we notice that the watery element is well represented in Tennyson’s
chart. Three major planets, plus the Vertex are in Scorpio, Mercury in Cancer
and Pluto in Pisces (six major factors). We have, by sign at least, a grand
trine in water—the symbol of the emotions. As well, the importance to Tennyson
of Neptune and the Moon (often associated with water) cannot be overlooked.
8.
Since Mercury is the exoteric ruler of the
Gemini Ascendant and is alone in the third house (which is correlated with
Gemini) it will be a planet of considerable importance. Mercury is the “God of
Eloquence”, and it rules all writers and speakers. Its placement in the sign
Cancer makes it responsive to the past. Mercury as ‘god of memory’ (especially
in Cancer—so retentive of the past) evokes sentimental reminiscence. This
placement contributes to Tennyson’s feeling-laden words; his words are rarely
if ever ‘dry’; rather, they are emotionally evocative. We enter with Tennyson,
the world of sentiment, which is another way of saying, the world of
kama-manas.
The major aspects to Mercury are the trine from Saturn, conferring formal
restraint and classicism with respect to the structure of his verse; the square
from Jupiter in Aries, inclining Tennyson to undertake subjects with broad
implications—his mind may be sentimental and bound to feeling, but his
optimistic sense of greater possibilities is always (after much struggle)
present; the quintile from nurturing Ceres, inclining him to lavish
great and thoughtful care upon the choice of every word; a close square to the
Nodal Axis, causing him to muse ruefully upon the comings and goings of those
who are closely related to him; the semi-sextile to Venus (close enough to be
counted) adding finesse to his expression.
Mercury in the water sign Cancer throws a kind of ‘kama-manasic veil’ over
one’s perceptions (third house), and all things are seen through the film of
sentiment, and through a recollected past. While this position may not
contribute to the making of great scientist, it does to the making of a great
poet.
9.
Venus, Goddess of Love and Beauty is,
perhaps, the most important planet in the chart. It rises close to the
Ascendant and is found in a sign to which it is esoterically congenial—Gemini,
of which it is the esoteric ruler. We have already commented on the
extraordinary beauty of Tennyson’s words; this beauty is a direct gift of Venus
in Gemini.
Venus’ major aspects are as follows: there is a sextile from Jupiter in Aries
which increases the magnetic appeal of his poetry—beautiful words and phrases
which, ultimately, uplift (Jupiter in Aries); Saturn is in close quincunx
(150°) and contributes to his poetic craftsmanship (even as did Saturn trine
Mercury); Saturn further contributed to the long and frustrating fourteen year
delay of his marriage (Venus) to Emily Sellwood (finances—ruled generically by
both Venus and Saturn—were the cause, and conservative Victorian attitudes
played their part as well); Venus is closely trine and sextile the Nodal Axis
which, with its conjunction to Juno in Gemini, contributed to his long and
happy marriage—Tennyson really had two marriages (Juno in Gemini)—one to
his wife, and one to his poetic art; Venus’ conjunction to Vesta tells of his
dedication to the vocation of poet, moreover, to the beauty of life—a perceived
beauty to be rendered into word; a close parallel of declination of Venus with
Mercury (which two are already semi-sextile) again contributes to the beauty
and eloquence of his poetic expression—the Venusian light perceived is
sensitively translated into verse.
Like all great artists, Tennyson had to deal with disturbing contradictions in
both the social and psychological spheres. Venus is a great planet of
reconciliation and harmonization, and is placed in the major sign of duality,
Gemini. Given Tennyson’s strong fourth ray, and this Venus position, the
opportunity to harmonize the extremes through artistic expression is his gift.
There are not too many terminally raw edges. Instead we have inner torture
(Scorpio planets) followed by reconciliation (Venus in Gemini).
In general, this esoteric position of Venus makes possible the wide sharing in
words of the “Word of the soul”.
10.
Mars is both the exoteric and esoteric
ruler of Scorpio, and is potently placed. Tennyson was a man of great dignity
and outer reserve, both of which concealed considerable inner turmoil and
struggle. So many planets in the sixth house indicate a struggle for self-perfection.
Mars conjunct Uranus is an explosive combination—especially in Scorpio in which
they are both strong—Mars as the ruler, and Uranus as the planet of exaltation.
There must have been a intense restlessness in Tennyson’s psyche, a desire to
break free and change everything. But like so many Victorians, he held this in
check with the proper outer behavior (angular Leo Sun, Saturn inconjunct
Venus). We do not have to stretch the orbs to far to see a square from
Mars/Uranus to both the Sun in Leo and Chiron in Aquarius. Tennyson would now
and then break into such verse as shocked and disturbed his readership who had
certain prejudicial expectations of the national Poet Laureate.
From the health perspective, Mars conjunct Uranus is a fitting symbol of epileptic
seizure. Together they are the unpredictable, the irrational and the
unruly—those factors of life which refuse to be contained. Yet, over all,
Tennyson contained them.
The conjunction of these two with the Vertex shows that the energies they
represented could not be avoided—fortunately, as they provided a great deal of
the ‘poetic ferment’ from which his artistry arose. If the creative process did
not always flow as smoothly as his final and masterful creations would suggest,
we can attribute as least some of the difficulty to the Mars/Uranus conjunction
which is in a somewhat inharmonious sesquiquadrate to the poetically expressive
Gemini planets.
11.
Jupiter in Aries, as already implied,
brings the great inherent optimism beneath the outer melancholy. The Victorian
age, for all its later misgivings, was essentially an age of optimism, and
faith in continued and greater expansions and conquests. It was, for
12.
Saturn is an important planet, placed in
Scorpio to ensure that all negativity would be confronted and realistically assessed.
Tennyson’s optimism (though it somewhat declined in outer show during later
years) is earned; he faced the spectre of death, loss and defeat and prevailed.
This Saturn is in aspect with two planets of poetic inspiration (conjunct to
13.
Uranus has been much discussed, but, in
general, in Scorpio, contributes to deep-seated transformations—in Tennyson’s
case, a rising our of the grip of certain binding emotions. Uranus and Mars
together in Scorpio in the purifying sixth house, place Tennyson in the
‘alchemical cauldron’; in the roiling of the reagents, he had to work out his
salvation.
14.
15.
As for Pluto, it is powerful in its own
sign (esoterically and hierarchically) Pisces. Its main aspects are a square to
the Moon and an inconjunct to the Sun, and significantly, a square to the
Ascendant/Descendant axis. Pluto brought death into Tennyson’s life—most
notably the death of his best friend Arthur Hallam (which inspired one of
Tennyson’s greatest works—In Memoriam, the work which most of all
brought him to Queen Victoria’s attention and to his appointment as Poet
Laureate). His first child was also born dead (Pluto square the Moon).
Psychologically, this elevated Pluto is a source of gloom and depression, and
in his bouts with mental illness, Pluto was involved. But this Pluto position
also brought, at length, a deep-seated release from worldly attachments and
illusions. For all his many attachments, Tennyson was finally one who knew how
to “let go” with courage and dignity.
A
Few Parallels of Declination
Most of the significant
parallels of declination have already been discussed in the body of the text.
We should also note that the Moon is parallel the Part of Fortune (to which the
Sun is conjuncted). These are indications that Tennyson’s greatest flow of
‘happiness’ (the feeling which arises when personality expression is
unobstructed) emerges through the expression of his full identity, soul identity
(Sun) personality identity (Sun and Moon), and subconscious accumulations
(Moon).
Vesta, Venus and the Ascendant are not only conjunct but parallel—strengthening
his life-long dedication to express beauty in words.
The Sun is not only conjunct the IC and opposed the MC, but it is (as might be
expected) parallel the IC and contra-parallel the MC. Tennyson had his assured
and immovable place in society, in which position, he was serving as an
important spokesperson for the ideals and finer sensibilities of the British
Nation.
The
Testimony of the Fixed Stars
There are several important fixed star contacts.
1.
The Moon is conjunct Rigel, a star of
learning, education, and in general, the dissemination of knowledge. This star
is, in addition, a protecting and civilizing force. For Tennyson, it further
reinforces his intimate connection to Victorian culture as a significant factor
in the march of civilization.
2.
The Sun is conjunct Dubhe, a star which
the Tibetan discusses as related to the sign Leo, and particularly to the
expression of the personality. As one of the “pointers” of the Great Bear, it
is involved in a triple alignment between spirit (Polaris), soul (Merak) and
personality (Dubhe). It is, in terms of his brightness, the Alpha star of the
Great Bear, and may relate to the full expression of personality gifts.
Interestingly, Manilius, speaking in the first century AD, and speaking of
those who have this star rising, says that they will be “tamers of wild beasts,
that is men to teach bears, bulls and lions to lay aside their fierceness and
share in human ways”. It is significant to realize that the personality, ruled
by Leo, is called by the Tibetan the “king of beasts” (EA
155), and so some inference can be gathered about the role of
this star in not only expressing (sometimes disastrously) but also taming
and domesticating the personality. As early suggested, Tennyson (a Leo by Sun
Sign) was “lionized” by his society; he simply had to decide what sort of
‘lion’ he would be. For the most part he was a noble and dignified lion. This
would be the place to insert the interesting fact that the hypothetical planet
“Lion” (with a very long circum-solar period of more that 1500 years) sits very
close to Tennyson’s Sun in Leo. It would be close for all Leo’s born near his
degree during those years, but he seems to have embodied some of its quality
which is dignified and very concerned with the preservation of culture.
3.
Venus is parallel Arcturus—a potent star
prompting the taking of a different path, a different way. Tennyson, as an
advanced Leo subject, would always be true to his own individuality. To be a
professional poet is no conventional path, and he followed it faithfully for
his entire life. This star is called by the intriguing names: “The Keeper of Heaven”,
the “Patriarch Mentor of the Train”, the “Guardian Messenger”, the “Lofty One”.
As the “
4.
Jupiter, within the orb of a sextile to
Venus, is closely parallel to Altair. Altair is another powerful star which
gives the flight of the eagle. Sometimes it seems that Tennyson had great
‘wings’ on which he could bear his reader aloft—to higher, purer places. Altair
is called “The Star of Mighty Virtue”. It is said to give a great imagination
and strong passions, Again this is a star which causes one to rise in life and
receive honors—certainly applicable here. It adds courage, boldness, nobility
and generosity. With Jupiter it acts in contradistinction to the Tennyson’s
characteristic melancholy, being a source of great confidence.
5.
Finally, Toliman, is in close conjunction
to Saturn. Again, we find the promise, in general, of beneficence, friends,
refinement and positions of honor. With Saturn there is introduced an added
caution; Toliman with Saturn leads to being studious, well-read, and is
favorable for both monetary gain and marriage. These meanings are very limited;
more spiritual meanings will emerge as this star (closest to our Sun of all
major stars) is more studiously observed with an eye to its influence on
spiritual progress. Most positively it is said to relate to learning, education
and spiritual growth. Among the six major solar systems related to ours,
Toliman is certainly numbered, and has been theorized as representing a sacral
center. Further examination of the six solar systems contiguous to our own is
necessary before definite conclusions can be reached.
Missing
Asteroids
It is unfortunate but
ephemeredes for many asteroids are not readily available for times of birth
approximately two hundred years ago. One would like to search out the location
of asteroids related to poetry and the music of poetry, especially Orpheus
(with its love of melancholy but beautiful expression) to see if it played a
significant role.
Juno, Vesta, Pallas,
Ceres and Chiron (if Chiron is really an asteroid) have been noted and
interpretations offered. Juno, Vesta and Chiron are of especial importance.
Chiron shows Tennyson as a spiritual leader, mentor, guide to his
culture—holding an ideal of faith, hope and progress regardless of defeats and
disappointments.
Some
Astrologically Important Moments in His Life
(For
their Instructive Value)
1.
In 1828 Tennyson won the Chancellor’s Gold
Medal for his poem, “Timbuctoo”. There was a solar eclipse exactly on
his Jupiter, esoteric ruler of his MC and orthodox ruler of the Descendent.
Further, Jupiter was transiting N-Uranus, orthodox ruler of his MC. Honors,
therefore were bestowed. A lunar eclipse was also occurring quite near his
Vertex and thus involving the Mar/Uranus in Scorpio conjunction.
Sun SEcl (X) Tr-Tr
Mon LEcl (X) Tr-Tr
2.
In 1829 Tennyson met the man who was to
become his best friend, Arthur Hallam. Transiting Jupiter was crossing his
Descendent during that year. The P-Moon was in Pisces (sign of relinquishment)
and there was a lunar eclipse widely involving Pluto, planet of death. The
relationship would end within a few shorts years because of Hallam’s untimely
death.
Mon LEcl (X) Tr-Tr
3.
In 1831 he left
Sun SEcl (X) Tr-Tr
4.
Arthur Hallam’s death in 1833 at age 22
shocked Tennyson deeply and led to some of his most celebrated poetry,
including “In Memoriam,” (1850), written to Hallam’s memory. Note the solar
eclipse on N-Mercury which exoterically rules the Ascendant. This eclipse is
square the Nodal/Axis (i.e., people entering and leaving the life). SA-Saturn
has moved within the conjuncting degree of the seventh house cusp—partnerships,
close relations. Saturn natally is in the sign of death, Scorpio. A year later,
during the psychological depression that followed, there is a solar eclipse on
Tennyson’s Moon.
Sun SEcl (X) Tr-Tr
Sun SEcl (X) Tr-Tr
5.
In 1836, Tennyson began a fourteen year
courtship of Emily Sellwood, though they did not marry until 1850 for financial
reasons. T-Jupiter in Cancer was crossing his progressed Ascendant in Cancer,
his P-Juno in Cancer and P-Venus in Cancer. A lunar eclipse just before 1836
involves his Moon.
Mon LEcl (X) Tr-Tr
6.
Tennyson’s fame was firmly established in
1842 with the republication of his earlier collection, “Poems”. Near the
beginning of the year there is a solar eclipse reasonably close to P-Venus and
near the end of the year there is a lunar eclipse which includes N-Venus.
Progressed SA-Jupiter is directed within the degree opposite N-Saturn also
opposite progressed Mars and Uranus, and signaling the end of his long
servitude.
Mon LEcl (X) Tr-Tr
Mon LEcl (X) Tr-Tr
7.
In 1843, he was under a doctor’s care for
mental problems. There are three lunar eclipses—one very close to Mercury (the
mind, and in the third house, also the mind), one exactly on the Ascendant/Descendant
and one involving the Moon. T-Saturn is opposing N-Mercury (depression) and
P-MC is conjuncting Pluto and opposing his P-Sun—more of the same. P-Moon has
entered Virgo (putting oneself under a doctor’s care).
Mon LEcl (X) Tr-Tr
Mon LEcl (X) Tr-Tr
Mon LEcl (X) Tr-Tr
8.
Being acclaimed as a great poet with the
publications of “Poems” in 1842, in which collection the new poems “Locksley
Hall,” “Ulysses,” “Morte d’Arthur,” and “Break, Break, Break” appeared, he
was granted an annual government pension of £200 in 1845. There is a solar
eclipse occurring at the approximate midpoint between his N-Moon and
N-Ascendant. There is also a solar eclipse conjuncting his natal Mars/Uranus
conjunction and exactly on his Vertex. He had met his destiny. Saturn
shows itself here as the “god of opportunity”, as T-Saturn transits back and
forth across his MC and opposes his natal Sun. New responsibilities had arrived
through this government pension.
Sun SEcl (X) Tr-Tr
Sun SEcl (X) Tr-Tr
9.
In 1850, there was a great change of
fortune. He was appointed Poet Laureate by Queen
Sun SEcl (X) Tr-Tr
10.
In 1851, his first child was born dead.
There is a solar eclipse on his MC, and two lunar eclipses which bracket the
Mercury as a midpoint. T-Saturn and T-Pluto have been squaring Mercury, orthodox
ruler of his Ascendant. Slowly moving solar arc Pluto is in the twenty-sixth
degree of Aries still squaring his Mercury in the twenty sixth degree of
Cancer.
Mon LEcl (X) Tr-Tr
Sun SEcl (X) Tr-Tr
Mon LEcl (X) Tr-Tr
11.
In 1859, Tennyson first published “Idylls
of the King,” and 10,000 copies sold in the first month. Note the solar eclipse
almost exactly on his N-MC and opposed his N-Sun. SA-Jupiter is within one
degree of his N-Moon, and T-Jupiter is crossing his N-Ascendant—a fortunate
time in every respect.
Sun SEcl (X) Tr-Tr
12.
In 1883 Tennyson was created a peer and
occupied a seat in the House of Lords. Note that again the Vertex with N-Mars
and N-Jupiter receives an exact solar eclipse, much as when, thirty eight years
before he had received his first government pension. The P-Ascendant had
reached the IC and was crossing the N-Sun. If the birth time were a little earlier,
this would be more exact. P-Ascendant to N-Sun represents an earned
fulfillment. He has reached an external nobility to match the internal
noble stature he always possessed.
Sun SEcl (X) Tr-Tr
13. Blessing
his wife and son, Tennyson died peacefully with the room filled with light from
the full moon,
Sun SEcl (X) Tr-Tr
Criticism
of His Poetry
In the early part of
the century following his own, Tennyson’s reputation suffered considerably
(N-Chiron on the MC). Poets of a different kind were more highly valued—T.S.
Eliot, William Butler Yeats—even Tennyson’s contemporaries Robert Browning
(second ray soul) and Gerard Manley Hopkins (very probably a fourth ray soul)
were respected more highly than he. His poetry, reassessed, was judged
frequently overly-sentimental, mawkish, pompous, rhetorical, emptily
mellifluous and even banal (qualities related to the exaggeration of the sixth
ray). But like all reactions, repudiation of his poetic stature ran its course,
and today he is again recognized as a great poet—for the haunting poignancy of
his lyricism, his captivating evocation of mood, his irresistibly beautiful
‘melodies’, the breadth of his imaginative range, the vividness of his imagery,
his choice of the completely perfect word, his dignity, his appreciation for
and unification of the styles of his best predecessors, and the masterful
manner in which he spoke (or sang) for a great era in the development of human
consciousness—the Victorian era.
Initiatory
Status
Always, it is unreliable
to interpret the initiatory standing of disciples. This is a matter which
exists strictly between the Master and his disciple, and cannot be fully
assessed from the ‘outside’. Yet some signs are there to be read, and by
attempting to read, the disciple learns to know his fellow human beings, and
thus to put himself, others and all persons in truer proportion relative to the
larger Plan and Purpose.
Tennyson was a man of culture, of refined sensibilities, of deep perceptions
and, as time progressed, of wise and inclusive perspective. His major field of
labor was the mind as it applied to the understanding of the emotional body. He
was passing (so it would seem) through a process of emotional detachment,
transformation, sublimation. Under the general regime of the second ray he was
achieving “positivity”, especially emotional positivity, and his entire poetic
process was assisting in this evolutionary task.
He seems to be one who (given his essentially soft-ray line) had “mental
illumination” and “spiritual intelligence”. Venus, Jupiter and Neptune were all
prominent in their way.
“
Gemini and Leo, both, were involved in the chart of a disciple in the Tibetan’s
group who was a candidate for the second degree (in this case Gemini Sun and
Leo rising). AAB, however, who we can reasonably presume had taken the third
degree, also had a Gemini Sun and Leo rising. In any case, the presence of Gemini
is significant not only at the first degree but at the second when the warring
dualities of the astral plane have to be somewhat calmed and reconciled and
pervaded by unitive love.
A reasonable assessment would be that Tennyson had passed the point of the
second degree, and was moving towards a greater illumination conferred at the
third degree. Sentiment and attachment would be in his way, and there is much
in his chart ‘soul-calculated’ to release him from these impediments. Whether
he achieved the goal is not for us to say. Surely he was a great artist with
eventual influence far beyond his own culture, and so, along his own aesthetic,
artistic line, he was something of a world-disciple. Perhaps he did not have the stature or
universality of a Shakespeare (or whoever wrote the Shakespearian plays), but
his thoughts have crept into our language, and so many beautiful phrases
familiar to English speaking people were born in his poems.
It would seem that his way of progress would be greater and greater love. Did
he break through into this wider love? Surely there were intimations of it, but
not so many bold declarations as in the poetry of Walt Whitman who definitely lived
in the unity which the third degree confers. Yet, the sense of a great and impending
unity is found in his poems—whether he was “crossing the bar” or setting out to
sea once again as Ulysses. A journey would be made leading to a land of greater
freedom and realization. It seems that he could not see into this new
domain—something, it seems, obscured his sight (perhaps the veil of
Conclusion
and Summary
The last years of
Alfred Lord Tennyson were lived in autumnal times. The great impulse of
Romanticism had run its course. Most of the great romantics were dead or
fading, and new impulses (uncertain and strangely destructive to their
cherished values) were arising. Tennyson succumbed somewhat to the general
mistrust of the future, felt, perhaps, unconsciously.
Still, in Tennyson, the sixth ray fire burned, and always some new adventure of
the spirit or of consciousness was possible. Perhaps the credo of his ardor and
strength of heart is embodied in the conclusion of the poem, Ulysses,
written, actually, many years earlier, but somehow prognosticating his
reflections as an aged Poet Laureate. In it, we find the best of the sixth ray
as it ventures towards something unknown and higher.
.”Come, my friends,
’Tis not too late to seek a newer world.
Push off, and sitting well in order smite
The sounding furrows; for my purpose holds
To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths
Of all the western stars until I die.
It may be that the gulfs will wash us down:
It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles,
And see the great Achilles, whom we knew.
Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and tho’
We are not now that strength which in old days
Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are;
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”
Discover Potentials to be Derived
from
Energetic Contrasts Between
Leo and R6
Utilize these contrasts to understand how
these two energies may contrast or conflict with each other when they are found
together within the human energy system.
|
Leo |
In Comparison With |
R6 |
|
1.
Transmits
R1 and R5 constellationally |
|
1.
R6 |
|
2.
Transmits
principally R2, R6 and R7 through its planetary rulers (unveiled and veiled) |
|
2.
R6 |
|
3.
Colors:
orange (given by D.K.) and possibly (on a hypothetical color-scale
incrementally related to the chromatic musical scale) yellow (golden-yellow),
yellow-green, green (not likely, but presented for completeness.) |
|
3.
Colors:
silvery rose and light blue |
|
4.
Note:
Possibly MI or E |
|
4.
Note:
DO or C |
|
5.
Expresses
principally through the heart center (via Sun and Jupiter). Expresses later
at the crown or dome of the head through the twelve-petalled heart
within the head. An earlier and far more separative solar plexus expression
is also likely. Ajna expression reasonable at the time the integration of the
dominant personality. |
|
5.
Expresses
through the solar plexus center and, at a later stage of evolution, through
the ajna center (cf. EH 149) |
|
6.
Creative
Hierarchy number I/VI, unliberated |
|
6.
Creative
Hierarchy number IV, liberated, and Creative Hierarchy number VI/XI,
unliberated |
|
7.
Hypothesized
as being especially expressive in relation to the |
|
7.
Relates
to the Vegetable Kingdom, the Animal Kingdom and the Kingdom of Planetary
Lives |
|
8.
Related
to the power of the will |
|
8.
Related
to the principle of desire |
|
9.
The
Logos |
|
9.
The
“Sword-Bearer of the Logos”—Mars |
|
10.
The
one who is; “Let other forms exist; I rule because I am” |
|
10.
The
Seeker |
|
11.
The
joy of being and selfhood |
|
11.
Earnestness,
sincerity |
|
12.
Related
to love, via the heart center |
|
12.
Related
to desire and emotion, via the solar plexus |
|
13.
Solar
Fire |
|
13.
Fire
by Friction leading to Solar Fire |
|
14.
Personality
or soul centralization |
|
14.
Devotion
to someone or something other; hence, an early form of
decentralization |
|
15.
Holding
the center |
|
15.
Running
straight towards the periphery |
|
16.
Integrity
of identity; stronger individuality |
|
16.
De-emphasis
on personal identity, due to the over-valuation of the other; loss of
self |
|
17.
The
dominant personality |
|
17.
The
aspirant |
|
18.
The
conscious soul |
|
18.
The
aspirant |
|
19.
Humor,
the light touch |
|
19.
Frequent
lack of humor; excessive seriousness (plus unhappiness) |
Discover Potentials to be Derived
from
Energetic Similarities Between Leo
and R6
Utilize these similarities to further understand how these two energies
may combine with or reinforce each other (for better of for worse) when they are
found within the same energy system.
A. Linked by the Numerology of the First Creative Hierarchy: Esoterically, Leo rules the First Creative
Hierarchy (of the manifested Hierarchies) and this Hierarchy is also the sixth
connected it, by numerical affinity, to the sixth ray.
B. Linked Through
C. Linked Through the Monad: The monad or the ‘Sun of Life” and Leonian center of our divine
Identity. This monad is a “Lord of persevering and ceaseless devotion” (sixth
ray association), emanating from the sixth systemic plane (counting from
below). The connection to the sixth ray can readily be seen.
D. Leo, our Sun and the Cosmic Astral Plane: Our Sun, which rules Leo is, presently,
astrally polarized, thus relating it to the cosmic astral plane and the sixth
ray which rules that plane.
E. The Factor of Emotion: For
those influenced by either Leo or the sixth ray, the factor of emotion
plays an important role—until it is outgrown and transmuted into love and
buddhi.
F. The End of the Quest: Leo and
the sixth ray together indicate the end of a great Quest, after which devotion
(sixth ray) to the One Self (Leo) is achieved.
G. Transmitters of Fire: Both Leo
and the sixth ray are transmitters of fire. Leo confers Solar Fire; the
sixth ray is more inclined to transmit Fire by Friction leading, through
devotion, the unfoldment of Solar Fire. Passion becomes compassion of the
heart; the Seeker becomes the Savior.
H. Linked by Connection to the Sixth Cosmic Path: In a very remote but interesting way, the
Path of the Logos (implicating Leo, because our Sun or Logos is the ruler
of Leo) is the Sixth Cosmic Path, and thus has numerical resonance with
the sixth ray—even though the cosmic paths are not, per se, ray
paths.
I.
Related to the Second
Initiation: Leo has a
direct connection to preparation for the second initiation:
“When Neptune is thus
active in the advanced Leo subject, then emotion-desire have been transmuted
into love-aspiration and are dedicated to and oriented to the soul; the entire
emotional or sensitive nature is responsive to energies coming from "the
heart of the Sun," and when this is the case, it indicates that the
disciple is now ready for the second initiation”. (EA 297-298)
Further, the sixth ray is the ray which governs the second initiation. Glamor
is much reduced, the vision is clarified, aspiration is intensified, and a way
is found between the pairs of opposites on the astral plane.
VII.
Sun Leo (or Ascendant Leo), R7P (or R7S) (Plus Constellationally Transmitted R1 and R5) (For the great majority of people, a mild to
moderate mutual reinforcement of ray and astrological energies emerges due to
the filtered-down effect of the seventh ray transmitted through Uranus,
the veiled hierarchical ruler of Leo. Obviously, in the case of a true initiate
with the seventh ray pronounced in his periodic vehicles, this reinforcement
would be much stronger and could be described under the category Strong by Rulership—Class 3.)
A further reinforcement comes through Jupiter, which the Sun may veil even
on the orthodox level. Perhaps, the Sun or Moon, even on the orthodox level,
can never be considered a real ruler of a signs. Thus, Jupiter would be
the true orthodox planetary ruler of Leo—as may be suggested in the following:
“In connection with the
Mutable Cross, the rays of the Sun in a threefold form (combining the lowest energies
of the threefold Sun) pour into and through the man, via Jupiter. Jupiter is
the agent of the second ray which the Sun expresses—cosmically and
systemically.
Hence the triple relation of the Sun to Leo which is unique in our solar
system, and hence the importance of the triangle which controls the man born
under Leo—the Sun, Uranus and
If Jupiter were the actual orthodox ruler of Leo, then an additional
reinforcement of Moderate by Rulership would exist, especially for the ordinary
human being.
Further reinforcement comes from Jupiter as decanate ruler of the last decanate
of Leo {in esoteric order} and the first decanate {in exoteric order}.
(a) (Selfish, Self-centered or Self-Serving Human Being)
i.
The proud self-concept of the self-centered Leo person combines
with the inflexibility and
crystallization induced within the
insufficiently-spiritualized personality by the seventh ray.
ii.
Pride
(Leo) of place and position (seventh ray). Pride (Leo) based upon one’s
heredity or genealogy. Snobbery.
iii.
Equating
age with status—“the older, the better”.
iv.
Ego
(Leo) is invested in and enhanced by identification with tradition (seventh
ray)
v.
The
seeking of personal power and authority (Leo) through the use of magic (ray
seven).
vi.
Egotism
grows through the magical manipulation of energies and forces (seventh ray).
(Aleister Crowley was a seventh ray soul with a Leo Ascendant. Here we see that
the energies of the soul and Ascendant can be misappropriated by the
personality—in his case, probably a ray one personality).
vii.
The
authority of physical strength and beauty. Vanity. A needlessly expanded
wardrobe. Modeling; the “runway”.
viii.
Pomp and
circumstance. Show without substance. The splendor of the court—for better or
for worse.
ix.
“Self-opinion
over-indulged” (EP I 210)
x.
The
tendency to judge value superficially (seventh ray)—according to appearances
(Leo and ray seven). Failing to realize that “beauty is only skin-deep”.
Judging the status of others according to their perfection of form.
(b) (Advanced Human Being; Aspirant; Disciple)
i.
The natural dignity of the advancing Leo individual combines with an upright rectitude of character induced within the spiritually-unfolding personality by the seventh ray.
ii.
An
upright (ray seven) individual who stands (ray seven) as an example for others
(Leo).
iii.
Steadfastness;
“good to one’s word”.
iv.
Self-reliance—virtues
of both the seventh ray and Leo.
v.
Reliability
(ray seven) based upon honorability (Leo).
vi.
The
ready assumption of individual responsibility. Accountability.
vii.
Self-respect
based upon correct and right action—morality.
viii.
Courtliness.
Politeness. The perfect host of hostess.
ix.
On the
Path of Discipleship: sufficient self-knowledge (Leo) to know exactly one’s
place (ray seven) within the Divine Plan.
x.
On the
Path of Discipleship: realization of the truth of Hierarchy as a meritocracy in
which spiritual status is determined by labor and accomplishment.
xi.
On the Path
of Discipleship: realizing that one is individually responsible for every step
forward.
xii.
On the
Path of Discipleship: sufficient self-respect, dignity, nobility to hold one’s
place and act one’s part honorably and with full accountability to the soul and
the Master.
(c) (Advanced Disciple; the Initiate)[Additionally, where
relevant, combine Ascendant Sign, Leo, with the seventh ray as either the ray of the personality or soul]
i.
The power to appreciate and radiate the glory of
divinity—a power
increasingly characteristic of the soul-inspired disciple/initiate born in
or under Leo, combines with the ability perfectly to express divinity in form induced within the soul or spiritualized
personality by the seventh ray.
ii.
The
sublime radiance pouring from the Solar Angel through the personality combines with the seventh ray capacity to
unite spirit and matter.
iii.
An
exemplar (Leo) of the white magic (seventh ray) of the soul.
iv.
Perfected
(ray seven), radiant (Leo) manifestation (ray seven)
v.
The
aeonially accumulated ‘talents’ (Leo) within the causal body are perfectly
expressed (ray seven and Leo) through the personality. (We remember that the
Divine Will as it manifests through the seventh ray is known as the “Will to
Express”) (cf. EA 605)
vi.
The
expression of soul life as a perfected, luminous mandala.
vii.
Appreciation
of the magnificence of the “Daily Ritual of Sanat Kumara”.
viii.
The “
ix.
Aligning
with and expressing the Shekinah (the “Great White Light”) in the heart of the
x.
Realization
of the manifest “Glory of the Lord”. Determined to be part of the expression of
that glory through expression of ones full purpose in line with the Divine Plan
and Purpose.
Directives for Leo and the Seventh Ray
(On Behalf of Humanity
and the One Great Work)
1.
Act The Role Of Priest Or
Priestess
2.
Alchemize The Ego!
3.
Approach The Center By
Graded, Regular Steps
4.
As “Divine Alchemical
Worker”, Produce The Liberated Self!
5.
As “Expression Of The
Will”, Manifest What The King Intends
6.
As “Keeper Of The Magical
Word”, Impart The “Word Of The Soul”, The “Lost Word” For Which All True Masons
Go In Search
7.
As “The Key To The
Mystery”, Realize The Deepest Mystery Is The One And Only Self!
8.
As “Sword Of The
Initiator” Confer Still Greater Nobility Upon Those Already Proven Noble
9.
As “The One Who Feeds The
Sacred Fire”, Feed Until The Intended Splendour Bursts Forth
10.
Be Magnificent In
Appearance!
11.
Be The Rhythmic Heart Of
The Organization
12.
Become A Living Example
Of The Rule Of Law
13.
Become A Spectacular
Example!
14.
Become The Soul-Illumined Magician
15.
Bring About Personality Integration Through
Meticulous Attention To The Necessary Laws And Rules
16.
Bring The Solar Glory Of Heaven To Earth
17.
Carefully Build The “
18.
Celebrate The Higher Self
In Ritual And Rite
19.
Ceremonialize Your Life
Expression!
20.
Command Respect Through
Excellent Performance
21.
Create Laws To Safeguard
Individual Freedom
22.
Create Rules Of Etiquette
For The Expression Of The Personality
23.
Create Splendid
Manifestations!
24.
Create The Magnificent
25.
Demonstrate In Your Life
This Important Truth: No King Or Ruler Is Above The Law
26.
Destroy The Ego On The
Higher Mental Plane Through Magical Mantrams
27.
Discipline And
Fulfillment Of The Ancient Rules Lead To Freedom Of Expression: Know This!
28.
Embody The Power To
Organize Or Re-Organize
29.
Epitomize Consummation!
30.
Establish All In
Magnificent Order
31.
Exemplify Perfected
Expression Through Form
32.
Exemplify Uprightness And
Decency
33.
Fulfill The Role Of
“Power Behind The Throne”
34.
Fulfill The Rules Of
Approach To The Soul
35.
Glorify In Perfect Form!
36.
Hold The Center Until
Fulfillment Is Achieved
37.
Illuminate The Structure!
38.
Integrate And Direct The
Building Process
39.
Invoke The Solar Angel
Ceremonially
40.
Learn The Dispensatory
Rhythms Of The Inner Ruler And Mediate Accordingly
41.
Learn Tolerance For Those
Who Do Not Quite Measure Up To Your Standard
42.
Magically Render
Effective The Kingly Powers Of The Soul
43.
Materialize Splendidly!
44.
Moderate Self-Expression;
Express Appropriately
45.
Most Importantly, Create
The Consummated Form Of The Causal Body, Oh, “Creator Of The Form”
46.
“Noblesse Oblige”; Pride
Of Pedigree Have Not Place; Nobility Is Demonstrated In Service Upon The
Physical Plane
47.
Oh, “Fiery Unifier”,
Unify All With The “Kingdom Of The Soul”
48.
Oh, “Manipulator Of The
Wand” Bring
49.
Oh, Wielder Of “The
Orienting Force”—Orient Yourself Towards The “Sun”
50.
Orchestrate Great
Symbolic Events
51.
Participate In The
Alchemical Process Through Which ‘Individuation’ Is Achieved
52.
Perfect The Expression Of
The Self
53.
Perform Majestically—With
Great Dignity At The Very Least!
54.
Play Your Role To
Perfection; Deliver A Flawless Performance!
55.
Regulate Conduct!
56.
Reveal Beauty In
Effulgent Glory, Oh, “Revealer Of Beauty”.
57.
Serve As Master Of
Ceremonies
58.
Serve As Master Of The
Lodge—Ensuring That All Things Are Done “Decently And In Order”
59.
Shed Light Throughout The
60.
Shine Forth As An
Archetype!
61.
Show Forth Masterfully!
62.
Solemnly Honor Nobility
Of Soul And Spirit
63.
Stand Forth As An Example
Of Courtliness
64.
Study And Identify With
The “Daily Ritual Of Sanat Kumara”—The King
65.
Study The Sun And Its
Solar System; The Great Ritual Of The Solar Lord Is Thereby Revealed
66.
Systematically, By Graded
Steps, Build The Causal Body
67.
Tame And Train The “King
Of Beasts”
68.
The Sun Is Meant To Shine
Within The Square, Oh, “Builder Of The Square”
69.
Throw Life Into The
Process Of Organizing (Or Re-Organizing)
70.
Vitalize Networks Of
Illumined Individuals; Organize Networks That Carry The Light Of The Soul
Mantra for Leo and the Seventh Ray
Mantram for the Disciple’s Consciousness:
Mantram for the Initiate’s Consciousness: “The
Highest and the Lowest Meet” within the One Identity, when Selfhood has become
the Point Relinquished.
Proposed Symbol for R7/Leo: Invoking at the center
of a ‘
Well Known Individuals Hypothesized as Expressing this Combination of
Rays and Signs:
1.
Aleister Crowley—Magician, Author on the Occult,
Ceremonialist:
“Jim
Eshelman quotes his autobiography, Confessions of Aleister Crowley, in
which he gives a time of ‘
(Ascendant, Leo; Sun conjunct Venus in Libra; Moon in Pisces; Mercury conjunct
Jupiter in Scorpio; Saturn in Aquarius; Uranus in Leo probably in the H1;
Neptune and Pluto in Taurus)
Crowley was a colorful and notorious figure (Leo Ascendant) largely responsible for a revival in the
interest in “Magick” during the twentieth century. He was a prolific author
(Jupiter conjunct Mercury in Scorpio) on magical and kabbalistic subjects, and
a practitioner of many magical rites and rituals. His name is associated with
the Order of the Golden Dawn, though he was not its founder.
His soul ray may be reasonably assigned as the seventh and his strong and
commanding personality was probably ruled by the first ray. His poetic mind was
characteristically fourth ray in nature.
Inherited
30,000 pounds; traveled; exiled from many countries for infamous exploits in
black magic, hypnotism, and lechery. Published Equinox of the Gods in more than
a dozen volumes; wrote poetry and pornography. Insane, nearly peniless, and
alone, dies of cocaine and heroin on
2.
Dr. John Dee—Astrologer, Spy, Occultist: (1527-1608)
(Ascendant, Leo; MC in Aries; Sun in the last degree of Cancer with Mercury and
Jupiter, also in Cancer and conjuncted; Moon in Capricorn conjunct Ceres and
Pluto in Capricorn; Venus in Virgo; Mars in Scorpio; Saturn in Taurus; Uranus
in Gemini; Neptune in Pisces conjunct Chiron; NN in Sagittarius)
3.
Amelia Earhart—Aviatrix:
\(Ascendant, Taurus; MC, Aquarius with NN in Aquarius conjunct the MC; Sun and
Mercury in Leo with Sun conjunct the IC; Moon and Pluto in Gemini and Venus
conjunct Neptune in Gemini; Mars and Jupiter conjunct in Virgo; Saturn and
Uranus conjunct in Scorpio, both conjunct the DSC)
4.
Henry Ford—Automobile Manufacturer:
(1863-1947)
(Ascendant, Virgo or Scorpio; Sun, Mercury and Mars in Leo; Moon Aquarius;
Venus in Virgo; Saturn and Jupiter in Libra; Uranus in Gemini; Neptune in
Aries; Pluto in Taurus)
Henry Ford, more than any other individual, is responsible for the assembly
line production of the automobile, making it economical enough and sufficiently
available to reach the average citizen. He was a great “captain of industry”
with sufficient will, tenacity and intelligence to fulfilled his vision of
“mass production” for the automobile. Although he was undoubtedly conditioned
in one aspect of his nature by the first ray, it is in the
technological/industrial field of the fifth ray that he made his
greatest contribution to society. Note that Leo (Ford’s sun sign) transmits
both the first and the fifth rays.
His contribution also utilized the third and seventh rays (Master R’s
Department) in his development of “mass production” and the use of standardized
parts which could be put together quickly by unskilled workers. Thus, he was
responsible for major increases in efficiency within the automotive
industry. (Check Ford’s character)
Any color as long as its black, speaks to
the Scorpio, Ascendant. LMR calls him a Plutocrat—another indication.
Automobile manufacturer who developed the mass-produced Model T car and sold it
at a price the average person could afford. Sold more than 15 million cars from
1908 to 1927. Began as a machinist; built a gasoline engine, 1893; organized
Ford Motor Co., 1903
5.
Paracelsus—Alchemist, Physician, Magician: Different
horoscopes are given for Paracelsus, one with the Sun in Scorpio and another in
Capricorn. Proposed time of birth:
“Manly Hall in Astrological Review 3/1935.
Kraum gave the same data in NAJ 4/2935
(
(Source: Date and time are speculative, from Marc Penfield) (Speculative
Ascendant, Leo; Sun in Scorpio with Mercury conjunct Pluto also in Scorpio;
Moon conjunct Venus in Sagittarius; Jupiter in H1 in Virgo; Mars and Neptune in
Capricorn; Uranus also in Capricorn in H6, Placidus; Saturn in Aquarius
conjunct H7 cusp)
He is reputed to have stated, “Magick is a Great Hidden Wisdom—Reason is a
Great Open Folly”—an undoubtedly seventh ray conclusion: Certainly his emphasis
upon empiricism and research suggests Scorpio, as does the avowedly medical
context of most of his work. The reputedly caustic nature of his personality,
and the uncompromising attacked he purportedly made on those who continued to
practice medicine as it had been practiced for hundreds of years, suggests the
destructive side of the Scorpionic energy—destroying that which has outlived
its usefulness. Difficulties in his relations could be indicated by Saturn at
the cusp of H7. The presence of R7, (alchemy), R5, (empirical science) and R1
(a forceful, biting personality presentation) are all suggested by the nature
of his life. If these rays were to be arranged in relation to his principle
vehicles, the seventh ray would reasonably be assigned his soul (the great
alchemist), the first ray to his caustic personality, and the fifth ray to his
analytical, empirical mind.
The other chart, for
6.
J.
R. R. Tolkien—Writer of Magical Fantasy:
(Ascendant, Leo; Sun and retrograde Mercury in Capricorn; Moon and Jupiter
in Pisces; Venus in Aquarius; Mars and Uranus in Pisces; Saturn in Libra;
J.R. Tolkien is one of the 20th centuries great story tellers.
He created his own fantastical world, and peopled it with the figures of the
Western Magical Tradition—elves, gnomes, sprites, dwarves, and other figures
of his own fancy, such as the “hobbit”—and, of course, magicians and wizards.
His stories have captured the imagination for decades and have fed the resurgence
of interest in magic, reflected in the imaginative, magical games played by
so many young people—games such as “Dungeons and Dragons”.
We find the seventh rays and fourth rays in evidence. Capricorn has created
a whole world within the earth. Pluto in H10 brings this world to the “light
of day”, and Neptune, conjunct Pluto, creates the stories and images which
portray this fantastical world. Leo, on the Ascendant, narrates the story.
The stories are so deep and so imaginatively real, that one suspects that
Tolkien is narrating from a magical seventh ray soul, with the fourth ray
found within the personality vehicles (probably the mind) to enhance the drama.
Discover Potentials to be Derived
from
Energetic Contrasts Between
Leo and R7
Utilize these contrasts to understand how
these two energies may contrast or conflict with each other when they are found
together within the human energy system.
|
Leo |
In Comparison With |
R7 |
|
1.
Transmits
R1 and R5 constellationally |
|
1.
R7 |
|
2.
Transmits
principally R2, R6 and R7 through its planetary rulers (unveiled and veiled) |
|
2.
R7 |
|
3.
Colors:
orange (given by D.K.) and possibly (on a hypothetical color-scale
incrementally related to the chromatic musical scale) yellow (golden-yellow),
yellow-green, green (not likely, but presented for completeness.) |
|
3.
Colors:
violet, purple |
|
4.
Note:
Possibly MI or E |
|
4.
Note:
TI or B |
|
5.
Expresses
principally through the heart center (via Sun and Jupiter). Expresses later
at the crown or dome of the head through the twelve-petalled heart
within the head. An earlier and far more separative solar plexus expression
is also likely. Ajna expression reasonable at the time the integration of the
dominant personality. |
|
5.
Expresses
through the sacral center and also (at a later stage of evolution) through
the base of the spine center. Additionally, throat center expression is found
in disciples |
|
6.
Creative
Hierarchy number I/VI, unliberated |
|
6.
Creative
Hierarchy number V, liberating, and Creative Hierarchy number VII/XII,
unliberated |
|
7.
Hypothesized
as being especially expressive in relation to the |
|
7.
Relates
to the Kingdom of Solar Lives and the Mineral Kingdom |
|
8.
Related
principally to the second aspect of divinity, the consciousness aspect |
|
8.
Related
to the matter aspect of divinity and to the will aspect; actually, unites all
the aspects |
|
9.
The
solo player |
|
9.
The
group worker |
|
10.
Expresses
through the heart center, or the heart within the head |
|
10.
Expresses
through the sacral center and also through the base of the spine |
|
11.
Spontaneity |
|
11.
Frequent
reliance upon precedent and law |
|
12.
Rulership |
|
12.
Stewardship;
cooperative service |
|
13.
Fiat |
|
13.
Consensus
and/or due process |
|
14.
Self-sourced
initiative |
|
14.
Often
waiting for orders or directives |
|
15.
Conception |
|
15.
Consummation
|
|
16.
Self
as law |
|
16.
Law as
law |
|
17.
Vibrant
emotional expression; colorful |
|
17.
Greater
reserve and control in emotional expression |
|
18.
Overemphasis
of the personality |
|
18.
Inclined
towards balance and proportion |
|
19.
Seeking
attention and notice |
|
19.
Often
working behind the scenes |
|
20.
Love
of broad concepts and “bold strokes” |
|
20.
Considering
the many practical details necessary for execution or manifestation |
|
21.
Representing
the highest |
|
21.
Representing
the lowest, or the fulfillment of the highest within the lowest |
|
22.
The
nucleus |
|
22.
The
periphery |
|
23.
The
“Holy of Holies” of the Most High |
|
23.
The
“Outer Court”; the Tabernacle |
Discover Potentials to be Derived
from
Energetic Similarities Between Leo
and R7
Utilize these similarities to further understand how these two energies
may combine with or reinforce each other (for better of for worse) when they
are found within the same energy system.
A. The Will to Express: Both of
these energies are examples of the “Will-towards-Expression”. (EA 601) Will on the seventh ray is literally called the
“Will-towards-Expression”, and also, the “Will-to-Express” (EA 605). Considering the character of Leo, it can easily be seen that those
animate by this energy also will-to-express either the content of their
personality, soul or spirit.
B. Revelation of Glory: Both Leo
and the seventh ray are involved in what might be called the revelation of
glory. Leos carries with it a natural effulgence, and the seventh ray
provides the perfected form through which the inner light can manifest on the
earth.
C. Linked Through the “Divine Flames”: The home of the Divine Flames, the Leo Creative Hierarchy, is on the seventh
plane (counting from below), thus relating this Hierarchy to the seventh ray.
D. White Magic: Both Leo
and the seventh ray cooperate in the process of white magic. Leo
represents the soul or inner magician; the seventh ray provides the process by
means of which the inner magician finds expression through created form.
E. Willfulness and
F. Setting an Example: Both
energies incline those they influence to “set and example”. They must
become the practical embodiment of what they espouse.
G. Linked to the Shekinah: Both Leo and the seventh ray are related to the Shekinah, the
inner glory found at the heart of the
H. Linked to the
I.
Definitely Linked to the
First Initiation: The disciple
often takes the first initiation in or under Leo. Further, the seventh ray
governs the first initiation (R&I
340), and either the mental
body or the brain (or both) of the first degree initiate are frequently to be
found upon the seventh ray. (R&I
570, 575)
J. Possible Relation to the Seventh or Resurrection Initiation: Along a similar line, the seventh
initiation, the Resurrection, occurs in relation to the seventh plane (from below upwards) and thus involves
(by numerical affinity) the seventh ray. This initiation, closely
connected to Gemini, and to Aries (through Resurrection) should also be
connected to Leo, because the Leo Hierarchy is active on this first/seventh
plane—a plane called the “