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processes. The serpent biting its tail represents eternity. The serpent
stretched out expresses the ceaseless destruction and reformation of matter.
On the top of the three vertical lines in Virgo's symbol, the serpent describes
the rhythmic changes of forms and swelling of latent capabilities. Together,
the serpent and the vertical lines stand for Siddhis (perfections) in different
realms achieved as a result of subjugating and disciplining the six kinds of
energies. The serpent stands for both destructive and constructive energies.
In the case of Virgo it shows the harnessing of latent masculine creative
forces. This attainment can make the individual an agent of death-like
destruction, but properly directed, it can unlock the secret wisdom of nature
which is productive of immense goodness.
The tucking of the cross at the end of the serpent's tail refers to the
limitations of this sign. The cross is an insignia of matter. The cross in this
symbol refers to materialization and the submerging of the primeval
consciousness under the physical sheaths. This extensive nature of matter is
the greatest sorrow of the Virgin, Mother Earth. Under Virgo, nature's finer
forces can become veiled. The primeval purity can be lost, and the
destructive and unspiritual side of nature become prominent.
* Parasakti (the supreme power generating light and heat), Jnanasakti (the
power of knowledge and wisdom), Ichhasakti (will power), Kriyasakti (the
power of thought and volition), Kundalinisakli (the serpent fire) and
Mantrasakti (the power of mantra aroused by letter, speech and music).
The sixth zodiacal impulse produces materialization of the cosmic electrical
power. It is manifest as the natural law of motion, of action and reaction,
which acting on the life principle becomes the law of karma. Properly
regulated, this impulse is capable of harmonizing the various' forces in
nature, both subjective and objective. It enables the individual to attain
various 'siddhis' and thereby material limitations are transcended. The
serpent over the vertical lines, implying transcendence over the various
levels of consciousness, can give the knowledge of nature's secrets. But
there is always a strong tendency resulting from this impulse to be weighed
down by one's material propensities as the serpent above the vertical line is
pulled down by the cross tucked to its tail. Under Virgo, nature's finer forces
are placed deep under the various levels of manifestation. When the human
mind develops creativity as a result of the fifth zodiacal impulse, it
penetrates deeper into the environment in which it is placed. In the process,