Cicero - Self Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition_Part 01

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bility, attraction, interaction, art, music, poetry, drama, song, culture, beauty, possessions,
jewelry, candy, sentiments, color, marriage, and unions. Its action is mild
and harmonious.
o SOL (The Sun)
Rules: Leo Exaltation: Aries
Detriment: Aquarius Fall: Libra
Represents: Power urge, ego, personality
Keyword: INNER SELF
Sol is the Roman name of the invincible Sun deity. It is the origin of the word
"Solar." Sol represents the primary masculine principle and men in general. It is
also the fundamental expression of the individual, displaying qualities of success
and leadership. Sol governs health, vitality, personal fulfillment, energy, essential
principles, authority, command, rank, office, title, advancement, identity, and
capacity for experience. The Sun's action is energizing and stimulating.
d'MARS
Rules: Aries (co-rules Scorpio) Exaltation: Capricorn
Detriment: Libra (Taurus) Fall: Cancer
Represents: Aggressive urge, initiative, action
Keyword: ENERGY
The Planet Mars, named after the Roman god of war, was referred to by the
Ancients as the Lesser Malefic. It governs desires, sexual energies, focused energies,
dynamic action, animal nature, force, power, strife, strain, adversity, work,
achievement, competition, and death. Mars also rules weapons, war, accidents,
violence, surgery, tools, iron, and steel. The action of this Planet is sudden, forceful,
and disruptive. The energy of Mars can be used violently and destructively or
with valor and fortitude.
4- JUPITER
Rules: Sagittarius (sub-rules Pisces) Exaltation: Cancer
Detriment: Gemini (Virgo) Fall: Capricorn
Represents: compassionate, protective urge
Keyword: EXPANSION
Jupiter, named after the primary Roman god was called the Greater Benefic by the
ancients. Jupiter is the lawmaker, the judge, and the benefactor of humankind. This
Planet rules leisure time, wealth, growth, prosperity, opportunity, assimilation,
indulgence, optimism, big business, morality, the higher (abstract) mind, higher
education, ambitions, philosophy, and luck. Jupiter'S action is orderly and efficient
and fosters growth and increase.