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external stimulus. It is induced from within. This initial impetus which
divides itself into two to begin the creative process is represented by Aries.
Aries, whose symbol also appears like the sprouting of a seed, is a powerful
impulse which contains within itself great potentials as well as enormous
responsibilities. It marks the beginning of the cosmic process. It initiates the
drama of cosmogenesis and anthropogenesis. At this stage the creative
illusion, known as 'Maya' in Vedantic philosophy, arises from the veiling
power of the Supreme and becomes active. This impulse is expressed in the
materialization process under which the subjective essence is transformed
into an objective form. Aries stands for this process of transforming the
subjective non-existence into the objective material existence. The urge to
grow, represented by the sprouting of leaves, signifies tn 6 unfathomable
energy contained in this sign. At this stage, the cosmic creative impulse, the
positive force in nature, represented by the vertical stem, shoots out the first
two leaves which in the course of time will grow into a mighty tree. These
seemingly tender leaves contain an immeasurable potential of expansion.
This immeasurable potential is concealed in a simple atom as a result of the
veil cast by the illusory nature of the "veiling power." The subjective
consciousness, objectified as an atom when on the move, is the point which
becomes the vertical line in the figure. The First Creative Act contains
within itself in an embryonic form all subsequent stages of emanation.
An important feature of the first creative impulse is its own sacrifice at the
altar of matter so that the subsequent stages of manifestation can be
madepossible.'Prakriti', material nature, can never exist without Purusha, the
inner spirit. Once the Purusha has become externalized, Prakrit! pervades it
so extensively as to merge its identity within it. Consciousness is impossible
to perceive in its pristine state. Its existence can only be felt and recognized
subjectively, but not cognized physically. This aspect of manifestation is
expressed by the vertical line representing the spirit-on-the-move
culminating in division and becoming the two arcs of the universal
manifestation. Astrologers often overlook the self-sacrificing nature of Aries
people which enables their progeny to blossom and grow in the objective
world.
The symbol of Aries also resembles a drooping Tau cross. It can be
compared to the forked tongue of a serpent as well as to the two horns of a
ram. All these reveal important aspects of the sign.
The first urge of the cosmic creative activity is a primordial motion.
However it can fructify only when there is polarization. Ambivalence,
swinging between opposites, and fullness of creative vitality are basic
characteristics of this sign. Those who are born under the influence of this