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1. THE MEANING OF ASTROLOGICAL SYMBOLS There is no simple method to decipher astrological symbolism. The logic of the outer mind cannot uncover the subtle relationship that exists between the stars and events on earth. Yet it is clear thai astrological symbols were originally chosen with great care. They were selected to conceal as well as to reveal our relationship with the universe. The ancient seers perceived that the cosmos is not a mere material formation but an expression of the spirit which is its very life and soul. All created things draw their strength, vitality and direction from the indwelling consciousness. In fact, the spirit is the real power in all things. Eastern philosophy and mythology aims at describing the deeply complex relationship between the outer world and the inner spirit. The knowledge of the indwelling spirit is difficult to express, as well as difficult to comprehend. We are told that human beings can receive the keys to this secret knowledge either through divine inspiration or from a qualified teacher. No one can succeed in obtaining it without divine grace. The flow of grace is known as initiation in occult and spiritual literature and is symbolized in various ways. An inner preparation is required to receive the higher knowledge and this involves great discretion. Confidentiality is essential because the knowledge thus imparted reveals the subtle powers of nature. These can be used for the good of humanity or to cause harm. The symbols revealed to spiritual aspirants have thereby a dual purpose, both to teach and protect the knowledge. When the student reaches a certain level of awareness, he is entrusted with the keys to unravel the meanings of these symbols. Thus the same symbols reveal different levels of meanings to different grades of aspirants. They are capable of unveiling nature's secret forces and at the same time they obscure this knowledge if the right preparation has not been made. The ancient seers gave us philosophy, religion, mythology and such spiritual practices as yoga, mantra and tantra. Astrology was part of this grand revelation. The seers uncovered the cosmic framework according to which we can understand the Divine plan for humanity. They gave us astrology so that we can understand our role in the cosmic order. Usually, the majority of people are neither interested in such subtle knowledge, nor is it relevant for their pursuits in life. The imparting of this knowledge is useful only to those conscious individuals ready to receive it and apply it in their daily lives. For such students, the whole system of knowledge is necessary, not merely one branch of it.
The medium of expression for imparting spiritual knowledge follows a certain pattern. Religious scriptures, mythology, philosophical discourses and yoga expositions are expressed in a similar language. Terms and concepts used in one area are applicable to the others. Astrological symbols form an important part of this unified system. These teachings have to describe spiritual principles in an everyday language. This creates enormous problems. Deeper realities, which can only be comprehended with intuition, insight and awareness, elude superficial students. To the great spiritual teachers, written language and the spoken word are merely suggestive. The effective exploration has to be undertaken by students themselves within their own minds. In spiritual literature, the medium of expression has the difficult task to lead students in the right direction and provide them a useful way to explore the depth and expanse of the subject. The language of the spirit is not like a sculpture, a concrete object, but like a poem which arouses the sensitivity and imagination of the reader. Myths, allegories and parables, in their flexibility and multidimensionality allow a wide range of interpretation, a suitable base for such knowledge. The finer forces of nature are ever active and involved in creative relationships. They are not restricted by time and space. They act on subjective realms of experience as well as on objective phenomena. Nature is never inert or static. A language that describes the dynamic impulses of nature has to recognize this. Concepts used to explain the profound and ever changing creative impetus must have an affinity with it. They must reveal the nature and characteristics of the underlying realities if approached correctly. They are, however, merely indicators, and not the realities themselves. Depending on the intensity and depth of contemplation, they reveal the inner truth. The ancient seers gave us knowledge of the Divine plan of evolution. Many who are ready to receive it come from different geographical, social and personal backgrounds. To teach them requires a consistency of terms and concepts. In the absence of a common medium of expression, there can be more confusion than illumination. A symbolic language was used for this purpose as it reflects the truth in terms which are universal, but to reach its universal core requires a certain insight. A proper study of astrological symbols requires adequate knowledge of related teachings and the spiritual implications of allegories employed but, above all, rests on true intuition. A modern student has to realize his potential limitations. He may not possess the necessary inner preparation and spiritual training. His geographical,
Page 1 and 2: Contents Part I: Astrological Mytho
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Page 7 and 8: Whether the symbol is a natural obj
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Page 13 and 14: y a circle with a central point. Th
Page 15 and 16: The circumference has yet other cha
Page 17 and 18: down even his own body for the task
Page 19 and 20: 1 THE SUN SURYA Hindus give great i
Page 21 and 22: action in the world. Lastly the sym
Page 23 and 24: Vivaswat, the early morning, a name
Page 25 and 26: 3. INDRIYATMAN OR HRISHIRESHA The i
Page 27 and 28: light who guide the evolution of th
Page 29 and 30: The first ray is called Sushumna. I
Page 31 and 32: life and its various expressions ex
Page 33 and 34: indication of surging emotions like
Page 35 and 36: drink of the gods, which it pours d
Page 37 and 38: This led to a war in heaven. The Go
Page 39 and 40: This story emphasizes the helplessn
Page 41 and 42: Kosha or Intelligence sheath (relat
Page 43 and 44: Vishnu, the preserver of the univer
Page 45 and 46: The energy which illumines the mind
Page 47 and 48: superimposed at the top of the circ
Page 49 and 50: individual will become debauched or
Page 51 and 52: of energy as Shukra and assigned it
Page 53 and 54: The marriage of Devayani, daughter
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the working of karma. Though he kne
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from boundless thirst for the unkno
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planet represented by its geometric
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Narayana lays on his serpent-coiled
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existence which makes them vital an
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desire to experience the pleasures
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the esoteric. With great patience a
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instead of an arc. This difference
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Saturn is known as "Shanishcharacha
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These are: 1. WILL Working on the S
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nothing to hold on to and feel secu
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the universe. Garuda was an elder b
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In Western thought, Saturn is repre
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unconventional, even perverse. What
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These predictive possibilities of R
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Sun is obscured by Rahu, it portend
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Rahu as always ready to bestow on h
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protection by higher forces. But th
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9 KETU THE SOUTH NODE OF THE MOON K
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ehind the veil of objective manifes
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Kelu is born under Abhijit. This as
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gone beyond illusion. They both pro
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1. Aries 2. Taurus 3. Gemini 4. Can
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1 ARIES Mesha Aries is symbolized b
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sign are highly creative but have m
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From the standpoint of the supreme
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Taurus represents the stage of cosm
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Divine energy, the Gemini impulse b
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4 CANCER KARKATA Cancer, the fourth
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connection with its original elemen
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At this stage in cosmogenesis, the
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arc shows that the ultimate goal of
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for the fructification of all human
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it acquires knowledge and power of
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attachment to matter and awaken the
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expansion as the material sheath be
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sign as well as the scorpion and th
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divinity, though still beset with t
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there is the union between the conc
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The crocodile as a symbol of Capric
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special benediction, guidance, and
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Ganymede, the object of lust person
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the fish was important to them beca
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super-terrestrial Adam and his thre
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These lunar mansions appear in Chin
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This allegory describes the beginni
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2 BHARANI Bhatani extends from 13°
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conform to his highest ideals. He h
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the soul and enables them to operat
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entire manifestation, which concret
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Rohini leads the soul into the mund
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In both these myths, Tara, the wife
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y Mercury. Its symbol is a human he
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7 PUNARVASU Punarvasu extends from
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The same idea is expressed by the s
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have been demarcated and the necess
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absorbed into its own system. It is
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necessary for completing its mundan
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During the course of one's hectic l
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12 UTTAM PHALGUNI Uttara Phalguni,
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13 HASTA Hasta extends from 160° 0
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consciousness, there is no real dif
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momentary flash becomes the guiding
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affected by the surrounding environ
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Vishakha stands for transformation.
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of vague disillusionment with the s
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pain and anguish. Under Anuradha th
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forefinger. It is the reward he has
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19 MULA Mula extends from 240° 00'
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One feels extremely disturbed if im
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veils the Supreme force energizing
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physical garb trying to purify and
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have already attained their status
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peripheral activities are trimmed,
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with universal sympathy and compass
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evolutionary process. In human bein
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as ordained to him; the direction c
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with speech and action. Where these
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etween a warrior and a cow. The sym
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individual towards liberation but i
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The exaltation of Venus in the last
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