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affected by the surrounding environment but also change it in a dramatic
way.
Swati is the primeval stage of human evolution when human beings
produced offspring from themselves in a non-sexual manner. There are many
stories in Hindu mythology in which the ancient sages produce offspring
from their speech, sweat, ears, or in other non-sexual ways. Human
reproduction through sexual union came later in evolution according to the
occult view of it. The sexual stage is also included under Libra, particularly
relative to the next asterism of Vishakha. Under Swati, reproductive
activities exist but in an asexual way. At this stage, the outer environment
and physical conditions do agitate and affect the soul. This leaves the inner
nature practically isolated. Some contradictions in the life of various saints
have been depicted which occurred as a consequence of this stage of
spiritual development. Their outer stoniness is not the mirror of their inner
spirituality, sensitivity and vitality.
Along with Agni (fire), and Surya (the Sun), the presiding deity of the
asterism, Vayu (air) forms the trinity of gods who rule the formation of the
material world. Though all three are present together in all the worlds, Agni
has as his seat the earth. Vayu, who is considered to be an aspect of Indra,
resides in the atmosphere surrounding the earth. Surya, the vibrant spirit
ensouling every living being, resides in heaven as the Sun. In the
microcosm, these three cosmic principles correspond to Kama, desire or
vital passion; Kama-manas, desire-mind or feeling based on thought; and
Manas or intellect. Vayu is related to desire-mind, the main impulse inducing
and motivating creatures to mundane involvements and activities. Under
Swati, one is aroused to act according to the primary objective of personal
gain.
Coral as a symbol for Swati shows the crystallization of the spirit in the
physical sheath and inducing it to act for self-gain. This results in its
projection and reflection of itself into the world around it. This feature is
also indicated by another astrological condition; the Sun, representing the
highest spiritual force, is debilitated in this asterism, that is, the spiritual
force is at its lowest level here. The human being under this asterism has the
predominant motivation of self-gratification which is often the root of all his
actions. Saturn in exaltation in this sign indicates the increasing hold of
materialism. The pure spirit is now a stone-like entity engaged in outward
activities. Here also, he functions in a self-centered manner: the socialization
influence of the sexual process is absent at this stage. Such a person who has
Swati as an important influence in his life is however very dynamic in