- an attribute of self-expression for many modern people. Especially young people are eager to put a design on their body as soon as they don’t need their parents’ permission to do so. The older generation is not entirely positive about such fashion trends, because they attach much more meaning to it.
Indeed, each tattoo has a specific meaning. Initially, they were created to carry a certain message about their owner. And this message has not always been positive. It will not be superfluous to familiarize yourself with what this or that symbol means before applying it to your body. It is especially important to know this for people who attach mystical meaning to pictures applied to the skin.
Let's look at the most popular symbols and pictures that people tattoo on themselves and try to understand the meaning behind them.
Diamond. Reflection of one's own uniqueness and exclusivity. It was previously believed that it protected against disease. Therefore, such a symbol can also act as a talisman.
Butterfly. One of the most popular tattoos for women. A symbol of romance and femininity, as well as inner freedom and lightness.
Zodiac signs. Usually typical for people who believe in some mystical things, in the influence of the zodiac sign on their life. Or they are very impressed by the symbol of their zodiac. For example, the sign of Libra speaks of regularity, a certain philosophical assessment of things, and Taurus symbolizes inner strength and confidence.
Wolf. Among animals, the most common symbol for tattoos. The wolf means strength, confidence, love of freedom, the search for deep meaning, wandering, proud loneliness. A pair of wolves is a symbol of love and fidelity.
Eye- a symbol of secret spiritual knowledge, intuition. Often acts as a talisman. Sometimes the eye is depicted as religious symbolism.
Dolphin. Denotes friendliness, cheerful disposition, ease of communication. This animal is also one of the most mysterious, as can be the owner of such a tattoo.
Tree. Symbol of growth, development and prosperity. Subconsciously, we always associate a tree with our clan and family. The style of the tree (wide crown, deep roots or not) reflects the characteristics of the family.
Star of David. A religious symbol that also speaks of a certain exclusivity and secret knowledge.
Snake. A symbol of temptation since the time of Adam and Eve. In addition, the snake signifies wisdom, cunning, mystery, enigma and sexuality.
Yin Yang. Balance, masculine and feminine principles. The personification of harmony and balance, tranquility.
Clover. A sign of good luck, it is tattooed for good luck. In addition, it can be a religious sign denoting the trinity of God.
Key. A very fashionable tattoo that is worn by an incredible number of people. Denotes some mystery, mystery, isolation. The desire to discover the truth.
Compass. Finding your path in life, the desire to move forward, achieve goals.
Ship. The desire to follow a dream, freedom, inner lightness. Symbol of life's path.
Cat. Symbolizes willfulness, love of freedom. For women, it is often a symbol of grace and femininity. For some, this is a reflection of the ability to withstand difficult circumstances, because everyone knows the myth that a cat has nine lives.
Martin. Most often it acts as a talisman. Its owners associate its flight with freedom and the speed of life.
a lion. It is depicted in tattoos more often than other animals. People associate it with majesty, nobility and power.
Bat. It is perceived by many as something mystical, associated with dark forces. According to some myths, the bat is the reincarnation of a vampire. Indeed, many people use this drawing as a symbol of connection with otherworldly forces. But this animal itself is quite unique, because it is the only flying mammal with echolocation.
dream Catcher. Tattoo-amulet. Just as a dream catcher above the bed protects us from bad dreams, the owner of such a tattoo hopes to protect himself from negative influences.
Mandala. Associated with spiritual practices, it denotes the desire to know oneself, subtle spiritual nature, and the desire for self-development. Mandalas can act as metaphors to describe one's life path or one's personality.
Mask. Symbolizes mystery, intrigue or even illusion. Associated with mystery, isolation and duplicity.
Lightning. One of the most powerful natural phenomena, indicating a huge amount of strength and energy. The owner of the tattoo strives to gain similar strength or show that he is internally strong and energetic.
Octopus. By tattooing an unusual creature on yourself, you can focus the attention of others on your flexibility, ability to adapt well, as well as a high level of intelligence.
Spider and web. Designation of creativity, creativity and unusualness. A spider tattoo can also speak of thoroughness, accuracy, and practicality.
Feather. A symbol of sophistication and femininity. It can symbolize subtle mental organization and vulnerability, and it is also a symbol of beauty and grace.
Pyramid. Designation of solar energy. This is a symbol of secret knowledge, an unresolved riddle. Also, a pyramid can mean development, a desire to improve.
Infinity symbol. It can act as a symbol of attitude towards a specific person, a sign of endless and immeasurable feelings, affection, and fidelity. The symbol itself indicates a desire to eliminate any boundaries and restrictions, a desire for freedom.
Scarab. Acts as a talisman that promotes spiritual development. A symbol of cyclicity - sunrise and sunset.
Symbolic hieroglyphs, like talismans and amulets, can influence the atmosphere of the house. Let us dwell in more detail on the description of their meanings and methods of application.
The arrangement of symbols in Feng Shui is based on the ba-gua stencil.
Ba-gua– a magical Feng Shui octagon containing life aspects: wealth (southeast), fame (south), love and marriage (southwest), family (east), health (center), children and creativity (west), wisdom and knowledge (northeast), helpers and travel (northwest). This symbol takes its meaning from the eight trigrams located on its sides.
Yin Yang(Chinese “Taiji”) - a symbol of harmony and unity of the masculine and feminine principles. A symbol of life, creating energy balance, a symbol of the Great Limit in Chinese philosophy. This is one of the oldest philosophical symbols. Continuous existence and harmony with the entire Universe, existing through the balancing of the two opposing elements Yin and Yang. Yang – white – male sign, dominant, active, day, symbol of the sky, the power of creation. Yin – black – feminine sign, contemplative, night, the emergence of life, mystery. On the reverse side of the amulet there is tai chi surrounded by eight trigrams - a magical amulet against evil spirits.
Spiral- a symbol of wisdom. Depicted in red, black or white, it wards off entities of the shadow world.
Wavy line symbolizes water, the World Ocean, as well as the beginning of life, variability and adaptability. A vertically inverted wavy line means improvement, the path to the top.
Infinity symbol - figure eight lying on its side. This symbol, which came from outer space, has very strong energy.
Cross- the oldest talisman in the world. It symbolizes eternal life, resurrection and divine protection from the devil.
Square- a symbol of the four elements: air, water, fire and earth. It symbolizes
stability and strength, as well as the four seasons. If the triangle is activity and dynamics, then the square is the material world, prosperity, abundance and prosperity.
Triangle- This is the embodiment of the power of the pyramids, it symbolizes the connection with the forces of body, mind and spirit, as well as the unity of mother, father and child, past, present and future. This is a symbol of the Holy Trinity. The triangle has protective properties.
Double luck symbol – very effective for activating romantic luck. It can be placed in the southwestern sector of the house or placed under the bed. You can draw it yourself and put it in the southwestern sector, in the personal romantic sector, in the bedroom, under the mattress and in your purse.
Double Luck Knot
– the most powerful talisman for attracting all types of luck. Denotes an endless cycle of luck. His image can also be used to activate the love zone. If you place it under your mattress, you can attract positive energy while you sleep.
Circle- one of the most ancient and powerful symbols. It represents eternity, completeness, unity, perfection and great magic.
Ohm- an ancient Indian and Tibetan sign, common in different religions and faiths originating from Buddhism and Hinduism. It is a visual form of magical sound (mantra), which opens states of illumination, purification of the mind and detachment from earthly affairs so as to be worthy of knowledge and comprehension of the highest truths, to achieve unity with the highest Spirituality (in Buddhism - the achievement of Liberation and Enlightenment). This symbolic sign will have the greatest influence if it is located in the zone of wisdom.
Sun- a symbol of the highest cosmic power, omnipotence, gives warmth and creates comfort.
Hieroglyph “Wealth and Money” – a symbol that contributes to the achievement of financial success. The hieroglyph “Wealth” creates good Feng Shui in the room and brings wealth and success.
Hieroglyph "Money" creates a favorable atmosphere for increasing cash flow. Place this symbol in the wealth zone according to the Ba Gua.
Hieroglyph "Harmony and Peace" - a symbol that creates a favorable harmonious atmosphere in the room. It is good to place it behind your back at your workplace.
Hieroglyph "Longevity" – a symbol that has a beneficial effect on the sphere of Health. It will fit right in the bedroom.
Hieroglyph "Luck" – a symbol that creates a good atmosphere in the room and brings good luck. A good place for this symbol is in the Career zone.
Hieroglyph "Strength" - a symbol that creates a favorable atmosphere and strengthens spiritual and physical strength. It will be appropriate in the zone of love and marriage, as well as in the family zone.
Hieroglyph "Prosperity" - a symbol that creates a favorable atmosphere in the room. Can be located in any ba-gua zone.
Hieroglyph "Love" – a symbol that brings happiness and harmony to personal relationships. Designed for the zones in which these relationships are created - love and marriage, as well as family.
Hieroglyph "Beauty" - a symbol that creates a favorable harmonious atmosphere in the room. Suitable for the creative area.
When choosing symbols to improve aspects of life, do not forget about intuition - it will tell you where it is better to place this or that hieroglyph. Don't overload your home or office with too many symbols, remember, moderation is also a feng shui tool.
The sign of Libra is particularly interesting, but in a very specific way. The paradox is that there is no visible interest in it, except in the case of students approaching the Path. It is a sign of balance, of carefully weighing values and achieving the right balance between pairs of opposites. It can be considered a sign in which the first real vision of the Path and goal appears, towards which the student must ultimately strive. This path, narrow as a razor's edge, lies between pairs of opposites, and to successfully navigate it requires the development of a sense of values and the ability to correctly use the balancing, analytical quality of the mind. This is also a sign of intuitive perception, and on the usual path of the Zodiac it follows tend to be harsh experiences in Scorpio. Usually this experience develops the instinct of self-preservation to such an extent that in dire need a person (not yet a student) appeals to the soul and awakens its response. At the same time, the first few glimpses of intuition begin to be felt and barely realized. Then comes the experience in Libra, where life is spent in quiet deep thought or in a state of static unresponsiveness; it may be a life of seeking balance, weighing, or trying to determine where the scales will tip in order to achieve certain results in the next sign. Life in Virgo, which follows Libra, can either be personal, materialistic, lived under the influence of the material aspect of the Virgin Mother, or it will manifest a gradually increasing vibration of the soul, pointing to that hidden spiritual life of which the Virgin Mother is destined to be the guardian. As you repeatedly, or cyclically, walk along the wheel of life, these experiences intensify, and vibrational activity grows - until the moment when the wheel turns. Libra then leads to Scorpio, where the active life of the soul (active through the personality, not merely on its own plane) - received and marked in Virgo, balanced and appreciated in Libra - eventually leads to trials and struggles between soul and personality , and the personality decisively and forcefully fights to maintain the “status quo” of a balanced expression of both principles where the predominance of the influence of the personality is no longer possible.
We can also talk about Libra in terms of the meditative process, which is taught in its own way in both the West and the East. In this regard, Libra can be seen as “an intermediate stage between two activities,” which is the definition of that stage of meditation that we call contemplation. The five stages of meditation (as commonly taught) include: concentration, meditation, contemplation, enlightenment, and inspiration. These stages have parallels in the five strictly human signs of the Zodiac:
| 1. | a lion | Concentration | The life of the soul focused in form. | Personalization. Self-awareness. The average undeveloped person. Human experience. |
| 2. | Virgo | Meditation | The life of the soul felt in a person, a period of growth. | Stage of the Hidden Christ. Thinking person. The person hiding the life of Christ. |
| 3. | Scales | Contemplation | Balanced life of soul and form. | Nothing prevails. Equilibrium. A period of pause when the soul gathers for battle and the personality waits. The path of testing. Duality is known. |
| 4. | Scorpion | Enlightenment | Triumph of the soul. | The end of the Taurus experience. The astral obsession is dispelled. The light of the soul pours in. Path of Discipleship. Student. |
| 5. | Sagittarius | Inspiration | Preparation for initiation. | The soul inspires the life of the individual. The soul expresses itself through personality. Dedicated. |
Let me remind you that although initiation is taken in Capricorn, a person is already an initiate before taking initiation. This is the true secret of initiation.
Thus, before you is activity, thanks to which the personality grows and develops; at the same time, it obscures the hidden “man of the heart,” the Christ who dwells within every human form. Therefore, this is a period in which a point of equilibrium is reached between both principles, with neither of them dominating. “The scales swing” in both directions, or, as they sometimes say, a person oscillates between pairs of opposites. Hence the importance of this sign in the life expression of man and hence also its specific difficulties; Libra gives a characteristic experience of instability, causing anxiety, firstly, to a person striving to be fully human, but discovering in himself, on the one hand, interference, and on the other hand, a craving for something higher than the human principle, and, secondly, , to the aspiring student whose focus of interest and aim is the life of the soul, but who discovers in himself something constantly striving to draw him back to the old life, the old habits and the old desires.
This sign is sometimes called the “place of judgment”, since in it the decision is made and the lot is cast, separating the “sheep and the goats,” or the constellations ruled by Aries (the Ram, or Lamb) and those ruled by Capricorn, that is, the Goat. In essence, he notes the differences between the ordinary wheel of life and the reversed wheel. When the sign Leo-Virgo was not yet divided into two, Libra was exactly at the midpoint. Then the situation looked like this:
This zodiac cycle describes the entire history of the human race; before us are the mental origins in Aries(the will to manifest) and the beginning of the overflowing life; V Corpuscle we see directed desire producing manifestation; then dual consciousness or body-soul awareness arises in Gemini; V Cancer there are processes of physical incarnation, followed by the dual development of the soul-body, or the subjective and objective consciousness of the God-man in Leo-Virgo. Then Scales, in which the point of balance is finally reached between the spiritual man and the personal man and the foundations are laid for the final fivefold process, which is, in essence, the subjective correspondence of the outer externalization carried out on the Path of Exit to the outer plane; this fivefold process is carried out on the Path of Entry into the inner planes, or on the Path of Return. Then the wheel turns and the time of reorientation and apprenticeship begins. Scorpio, managed and controlled life of the student in Sagittarius, dedication to Capricorn, followed by service in Aquarius, the work of the world's savior Pisces and final liberation.
In the present world age the sign of the Sphinx is divided into two signs (Leo and Virgo, soul and form) because the state of human evolution and conscious realization has now become a state of recognizable duality. Only at what is called the "Last Judgment" will another merger take place and Virgo-Libra form one sign, for then the human sense of antagonistic duality will be put to an end, and the scales will finally tip in favor of what the Virgin Mother has hidden from manifestation for eons.
For the present planetary cycle, the final judgment will take place in the next great world cycle; by that time two-thirds of humanity will have discovered the Christ principle in one way or another and will be in one of the last stages of evolution; they will become either probationers or accepted disciples on the Path of Initiation. Ultimately, in some mysterious way, only ten signs of the Zodiac will remain again; Aries and Pisces form one sign, for “the end is the beginning.” In some ancient books this dual mixed sign is called "the sign of Pisces with the head of a Ram." Then we will have:
- 1. Aries-Pisces
- 2. Taurus
- 3. Gemini
- 4. Cancer
- 5. Leo
- 6. Virgo-Libra
- 7. Scorpio
- 8. Sagittarius
- 9. Capricorn
- 10. Aquarius
Fire and water will merge, hiding the past, which now obscures our future. Then the earth and air will merge, and thus the ancient prophecy (repeated in the Bible) that “there will be no more sea” will be fulfilled. The air (sky) will “fall to Earth” and the merger will take place.
Then, in a cosmic and not an individual sense, the revelation of the cosmic Christ will be manifested, for whom “all creation awaits.” Thus, as a result of devotional aspiration, the completion of the divine desire will occur. Then and only then will the “Hope of all nations” come true and the One for whom all people are waiting will come.
The history of desire is recorded in four signs: Taurus, Libra, Scorpio and Pisces.
Thus, in Libra, the experience of a balanced life is lived, during which an experiment is carried out and the scales alternately oscillate in one direction or another until desire or spiritual aspiration (one of the two) predominates sufficiently to indicate which way to go at the moment a person must go. In Libra, humanity as a whole undergoes an experience in which the same experiments and the same arrangements are made as in the case of the individual; the whole of humanity is involved, and not just the individual. This group experience will only be possible on the mental plane if all men are mentally polarized; then the Day of Judgment, which was mentioned above, will come. Its forerunner is the “crisis point” in Libra, the current world situation and its accompanying settlements; however, the balancing is now taking place on the astral plane and the predominant decision-making factor is desires people, while in the next big cycle the decision-making factor will be the human mind. Today the foremost people of the age - the disciples, the aspirants and the intelligentsia - are undergoing the tests of Scorpio while the masses are in Libra; the weight of mass desire will turn them either upward, towards a spiritual solution, or downward, towards material and selfish goals.
It is because of the balancing quality of Libra that this constellation can be more specifically associated with the problem than others. sex. The average student of astrology usually associates the signs of Taurus and Scorpio with sex. Perhaps this is a consequence of the fact that the Ox is often seen as a symbol of the wild impulses of the uncontrollable sexual principle, and of the fact that the main tests are being tested in Scorpio. For most aspirants in the initial stages, sex is indeed a fundamental problem. Nevertheless, esoterically it is in Libra that the problem arises in full force and increasingly demands an answer; It is in this sign that the balance of pairs of opposites must be achieved and a solution found, and also - thanks to the activity of the rational mind - a point of balance must be established between the male and female principles. This in turn is (as part of the recurrent symbolism) the problem of the relationship between "Sheep and Goats", between the negative and the positive, and between those who blindly follow instinct or custom and those who freely climb where they chose, being independent in behavior and choice of position. Such independence can lead them in any direction on the wheel of life, following either selfish desire or spiritual aspiration. However, it must be borne in mind that by reasoning, forming an intention, reflecting and weighing different paths, they act as they want and consider correct and desirable. This in itself is fundamentally useful, and this is how they learn, for every action produces a result, and the judicious mind weighs causes and effects more adequately than any other.
I do not intend now to indicate the solution to the problem of sex. Humanity will inevitably develop it in the end, when the herd instinct gives way to the deliberate, conscious position of aspirants and the intelligentsia. I would like to remind you, however, that the herd instinct regarding sex is based either on a normal and natural instinctive animal need or on an emotional relationship; Of the two, the latter category is much worse and carries with it the seeds of much more serious trouble. Hence the whole range of distortions from free love and promiscuity to the orthodox, narrow and sanctimonious Christian position in the sense that it is usually understood, but not as Christ looked at life. The narrow-minded point of view and the usual Anglo-Saxon position (the result of medieval teaching) views sex as something extremely sinful, undesirable, which must be overcome and overcome, kept at the margins of the Christian consciousness as a shameful secret. This again is a consequence of the influence of the Apostle Paul, but not at all of the teachings of Christ.
These two extremes have caused a violent reaction, which has reached its peak today, which, in turn, is undesirable and dangerous, like all violent reactions, since both extreme positions are equally untrue; true perspective and right action can only be seen from the central point of Libra or the hub of the wheel of life. When at last the fundamental "sexual" relationship is established, in that soul and body (positive and negative) are constantly linked in the lives of the world's aspirants, then we will witness the correct application of the world-wide teaching on physical sex. This teaching will appear as a result of the fusion and synthesis of the best points of view of all spiritually-minded mentors of both hemispheres, embodying the experience of the East and West, as well as mystical and scientific approaches to the mystery of relationships, which is both physical (and therefore requires scientific understanding) and mystical (requiring spiritual interpretation) character. The help and judgment of medicine will be required to offer the necessary and sound instructions regarding the physical nature, as well as drawing on the culture and knowledge of the Indian Yogis regarding the energy flowing through the centers, in this case through the sacral center. The search for a balanced position will come to an end thanks to the intellectual activity of the people of the world working in the field of lawmaking. From numerous modern experiments in the field of sex, the future generation will come to an equilibrium position and fix the scales in the required position. This is beyond doubt and is only a matter of time, which will be determined astrologically. Through legislative thinking and adequate legislation, sex will be seen as a natural and divine function; this situation will be maintained through the correct upbringing and education of young and ignorant people, as well as the correct actions of the new - very intelligent - generation, which consists of today's babies and children.
Teaching bad sexual habits, widespread prostitution (I use this word for both men and women), increase in homosexuality ( Not its rare physiological forms and predispositions, and the consequences of the perverted mentality and unhealthy imagination that currently underlie so many of its manifestations), the prejudiced Christian heritage of the "guilt complex" regarding sex, and unhealthy physical bodies with excessive or repressed sexuality - all this has led the human race to its current chaotic and unreasonable attitude towards this important problem. Its solution cannot be found in religious precepts based on outdated theories; Nor will physiological suppression or legalization of promiscuity give it; Nor will legislation inspired by different schools of thought in any nation or country help. It will result from the combined activity of spiritually oriented consciousness, sound attitude, intellectual perception and the imperative demand of the evolutionary process. Nothing can prevent the inevitable solution of this problem and the emergence of the necessary relationships and conditions in which sex will find its right expression.
As you know, Libra rules jurisprudence and maintains the balance between the so-called truth and untruth, between the positive and the negative, as well as between the East and the West. The last comparison may seem like a meaningless phrase to you, but true and correct relations between East and West (which do not yet exist) will be achieved through the activity of Libra and the work of lawmaking.
Libra has always been the “guarantor of the law.” Until now, legislation has been concerned with imposing prohibitions and intimidations, which have come down to us in the form of the laws of Moses and are enforced through punishment and violence. This was probably a necessary stage for the infant races and was maintained as a "mode of education." However, now humanity is approaching maturity, and a new legislative interpretation of the goals and objectives of Libra is now necessary. The law must become the guardian of positive virtue, justice, and not just an instrument of violence. We strive to eliminate the use of force from the sphere of national relations, since it is now obvious that the use of severe punishment unable prevent a crime or keep people from displaying selfishness in the form of violence (which is what any crime is). The social attitude (as opposed to the antisocial attitude of all lawbreakers) is considered desirable and is taught in school. Therefore, public opinion is beginning to realize that the establishment of correct relationships, increased self-control and increased selflessness (and these achievements are the subjective and often unconscious goal of any legal procedure) are the basis of the required approach to youth.
The influence of Libra should be laid down through spiritual channels in childhood. Crime will disappear when the living conditions of children are improved, when in the early period of life the same attention is paid to the balance of the endocrine system as to the condition of the teeth and ears, vision, correct posture and healthy nutrition; when the younger generation will be taught more correct time management; when esoteric psychology and astrology will make their contribution to the education of youth. Old methods must give way to new and constructive ones. The imposition of conservative attitudes must be replaced by religious, mental and physical training and experimentation, spiritually motivated and scientifically carried out. By religiosity I do not mean theological dogmas, but the cultivation of such attitudes and states that awaken the real in a person, bringing the inner spiritual man to the forefront of consciousness and thereby causing recognition of the Immanent God.
I have covered these topics sufficiently, having said quite a lot about sex and lawmaking, since both of these areas are controlled and conditioned by Libra, and over time the control of this sign will increase. This subject is too vast and significant, and here I can only outline a general approach to it. A superficial approach to this topic is useless. In our transitional period which the world is now passing through, between the activity of the passing Age of Pisces and the coming Age of Aquarius, the predominance of Libra will eventually prevail, and at the end of the twentieth century we will see the influence of Libra gradually establishing a pronounced control and occupying a powerful position in the planetary horoscope. position. Therefore, there is no cause for concern.
A certain ratio, or configuration, of stars, one of which is Regulus in the constellation Leo, will create a situation where there will be a reorientation of attitudes in jurisprudence; its functions and responsibilities will be centralized and focused on the good of the world, with legislation for children being a very important motivating factor. This legislative step will be initially proposed by Russia and implemented by the United States of America. By 2035, this legislation will be universal in terms of sphere of influence and control.
All this will happen because Libra rules the current period of transition and can be considered the “owner of no man's land,” as one of the Masters of the Wisdom recently put it.
Studying the Bhagavad Gita and the problem of Arjuna being in despair between two opposing armies will prove extremely enlightening in connection with the sign of Libra. The great battle mentioned in this ancient Indian source took place in the middle of the Atlantean era under the sign of Libra. The main conflict of our Aryan period is playing out on a new turn of the spiral under the influence of Scorpio. The first conflict prepared the world disciple on trial (that is, humanity) for the path of true discipleship. The present conflict is preparing the world disciple to take initiation. During the intervening period - from the decisive event in Atlantis to the present time - there has been a great reorientation on the wheel of life; Since then, several million people have moved (symbolically) from Scorpio to Libra, where they were “weighed”, after which, having changed the focus of their lives from desire to spiritual aspiration, they strengthened their determination to move forward and therefore returned to Scorpio on the reversed wheel. Think about this, for this is the real problem of the mass of thinking people of our time.
As you know, Libra is one of the four directions of the Cardinal Cross. This increases the difficulty for us to understand the true nature of the influence of this constellation. The meaning of the energies manifesting in our solar system through the four directions of this Cross, or through the four constellations: Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn, can be briefly expressed in the following four words: Creation, Manifestation, Legislation and Initiation. It will be very difficult for you to comprehend the scope and meaning of these words.
In the cosmic sense they mean the activity of the Divine, when spirit and matter are brought into a certain proportion and produce, in accordance with the divine purpose or plan, such a fusion of living energies as acquires in space and time a force sufficient to carry that plan to its due completion. This is Creation, or Aries in action. These words also mean the objective manifestation of the thought-form that God has created and in which His desire, His will, His purpose and His plan are embodied. This is Manifestation, or Cancer in action. These words also mean the carrying out of a plan according to spiritual and natural law, which evolves in its manifestation; this is the purpose of evolution and its expression, steadily revealing the nature of God, for the laws that govern our solar system are an expression of the quality and nature of God. This is Legislation, or Libra in action. Finally, these words signify processes of initiation in which the creative plan is realized step by step and stage by stage, naturally and with the help of experience accumulated in manifestation. This is how the plan is revealed through a successive series of undertakings, manifestations and achievements, each of which is relative in essence, but leads to absolute achievement. This is Initiation, or Capricorn in action. All this happens on a huge and incomprehensible scale for human understanding.
However, eventually, in the final stages of the evolutionary process, it will be necessary to achieve consciousness and understanding of the larger purpose behind the relatively exoteric intention of the unfolding of consciousness in this solar system, on the planet and in man. When this understanding is revealed, the person becomes initiated, leaves his place on the Fixed Cross and begins the rather slow path of ascent to the Cardinal Cross. Then he becomes a collaborator in the great creative process and in achieving the goal. He starts create his own body of expression on the Cardinal Cross, and in it the Aries impulse manifests itself, which he does not yet understand. He deliberately shows in the world what he intends to accomplish, and then Cancer reveals his secret to him. He becomes for himself legislator, wisely managing his behavior and intellectually controlling his impulses, and then Libra makes him capable of balancing the material and spiritual laws. Having accomplished all this, he finds that he is able to begin new and deeper experiments (shall we call them experiences?), and as a participant in the divine plan and co-operator with the divine purpose, he becomes his own dedicator and therefore ready to accept initiation. Such are the paradoxes of spiritual life. However, the secret of the Cardinal Cross is revealed only to those who have ascended the Fixed Cross and gone through its fourfold experience. I can't say more.
Libra is an air sign. There are three air signs in the Zodiac; their relationship is a very interesting object for careful study on the part of the student, as are all the basic triplicities. Each such sign is located on one of the three Crosses:
- 1. Gemini...... Mutable Cross.................... Duality
- 2. Libra.............. Cardinal Cross.................. Balance
- 3. Aquarius......... Fixed Cross................ Initiation
Thus, these three signs signify duality - perceived, overcome and synthesized by the great Savior of the World, identified with the Heavenly Man and making his contribution - won in the process of gaining experience on the wheel of life from the totality of energies - for the service of the Whole. Don't forget that initiation is just another name for synthesis and fusion.
On the other hand, we have:
- 1. Gemini...... Mind.................................... Cause of duality
- 2. Libra...............Higher Mind......................Cause of synthesis
- 3. Aquarius.........Universal Mind............Soul
These three signs are primarily signs of the Mind of God as it expresses itself through man. First the lower mind dominates, causing the recognition of the Self and the Not-Self, or the essential duality underlying all manifestation. The higher mind then gradually increases its power and control, causing the pairs of opposites to balance through the enlightenment it brings to the lower mind. Finally, the soul, the eternal Son of Mind, becomes the final synthesis, focusing and linking the universal mind with the two lower aspects of the Mind of God.
These hints should demonstrate to you one of the great relationships between the three Crosses; we will look at them in detail in another part of this section on esoteric astrology.
Interestingly, in Table V, Libra and Gemini are not associated with any other signs. This is not an omission, but a very important fact that requires awareness. This omission is based on two circumstances. First, as you have heard, there was a time when there were only ten signs, and in those ancient times, as now, there was a difference of opinion among astrologers; it concerned which signs should be taken into account; Among the many schools of thought that have held conflicting opinions, two deserve the most attention. One group combined Virgo and Leo in the sign of the Sphinx, while another group omitted the signs of Gemini and Libra altogether. This group was of later origin than the first, which actually recognized a horoscope of eleven signs. This fact is very important for you now. Another noteworthy and relatively significant point is that Gemini and Libra are two strictly human signs; These are the signs of an ordinary person. On the Mutable Cross, Gemini expresses the human qualities of a person, while on the Cardinal Cross, Libra rules his subjective spiritual life. The remaining signs in their highest manifestation take a person beyond the limits of ordinary human qualities and give rise to the following states of consciousness:
- 1. Aries and Virgo. – Cosmic Christ. Universal and individual.
- 2. Taurus and Pisces. – World Saviors, for example, Buddha and Christ.
- 3. Leo and Aquarius. – World Servants, for example, Hercules.
- 4. Sagittarius and Capricorn. – World Initiates, in particular, Teachers.
- 5. Cancer and Scorpio. – Triumphant Students.
Emphasis on Gemini and Libra, in connection with humanity, concerns human accomplishment and reaching a point of equilibrium before other achievements are possible.
The study of the rulers of the sign Libra is also very informative. From the point of view of orthodox astrology, Libra is ruled by Venus, while the esoteric ruler is Uranus. In this sign, Saturn is the ruler of the extremely important Creative Hierarchy, composed of one of the three main groups of Builders, forming part of the third aspect of divinity. Their purpose is to provide forms for the Sons of Mind and thereby enable Them to serve and sacrifice. The study of the connection of this Hierarchy with the Hierarchy of human Egos, with the Fourth Creative Hierarchy, will be highly enlightening; this topic is partly touched upon in my earlier work " Treatise on Cosmic Fire" Such a study will greatly clarify the nature and tasks of the three rulers.
This sign is therefore very closely related to the third aspect of the Divine and is therefore the ruling sign and the main conditioning factor in connection with Law, Sex and Money. Ponder this. All three divine aspects are triune in themselves and manifest themselves in three ways, that is, through three lesser aspects. The third aspect is no exception to this rule, which underlies all triplicities that determine the process of evolution and manifestation. It is the study of Libra that will shed light on the essence of the third aspect. The first aspect, Will or Power, expresses itself in this sign as Law, legislation, legality, justice. The second aspect manifests itself as the relationship between pairs of opposites (symbolized by Libra) and on the physical plane as Sex. The third aspect manifests itself as concretized energy, which we call Money. Literally, it is gold, the manifested symbol of that which is created by the union of spirit and matter on the physical plane. As you know, the third aspect is creative, this is the energy that produces the external, sensually perceived plane of manifestation, the formal side of life.
Thus, if one carefully examines the manifestation of law, sex and money in the world today and what expression they may have in the future, one can get an idea of the present physical achievement of humanity and its future spiritual expression that will be very instructive and highly healthy. This whole process is due to the three rulers of Libra: Venus, Uranus and Saturn.
Venus rules in Taurus, Libra and Capricorn, being the source of the intellectual mind, operating through desire (in the early stages) or love (in the later stages). Venus in Taurus is the mind expressing itself through intellectual or meaningful desire, which is the goal of knowledge of the ordinary person. In Libra, a point of balance is reached between material personal desire and intellectual spiritual love, since in Libra the two aspects of cosmic desire are brought to the fore in consciousness and balanced with each other. In Capricorn, Venus symbolizes spiritual love expressing itself in a perfect way when the work is completed in Taurus and Libra. In this way one can trace the golden thread of evolutionary progress along the entire zodiac path from sign to sign, in this way one can see the history of mankind and its purpose. In the future this same golden thread may be traced in connection with other kingdoms of nature, but the time has not yet come, so discussion of this topic will be useless and shallow. However, when a person's consciousness opens up so much that he can perceive what is happening in the three lower kingdoms of nature, then this issue can be illuminated more widely and more information can be conveyed. This will occur during a period of human history when Libra will dominate, and then the three divine aspects of the third Person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, the Creator - law, sex and money - will provide the key to the three lower kingdoms. The law, the natural law (the externalization, or outward manifestation, of the subjective spiritual law) will give the key to the animal kingdom; sex, or awareness of affinity, will reveal the secret of the vegetable kingdom; money will reveal the secret of the mineral kingdom, and all this will happen thanks to the activity of Venus, subject to a deep understanding of its activity in Taurus, Libra and Capricorn. I will explain this later when we get into the Science of Triangles. For now, suffice it to say that each of these three signs is associated with one of three aspects of the divine life:
- 1. Taurus – animal kingdom – law – natural (natural) law;
- 2. Libra – plant kingdom – sex – natural (natural) affinity, or attraction;
- 3. Capricorn – the mineral kingdom – money – a concrete expression of the Law of Supply,
and all these three signs form a triangle in which Libra is the dominant vertex.
Uranus is the esoteric ruler, extremely important in this sign, for the Seventh Ray works through this planet, embodying the principle of precipitation and materialization of that which needs objective manifestation through the union of spirit and matter. This is the whole secret of money, its creation and production. I want to emphasize that the creative process is associated with the third aspect of the deity and only with it. Money is created through the connection between the three aspects of the third divine manifestation: law, affinity and concretized energy.
It is on this point that many mystics and world ministers fail. They operate from too high a level, from a position of spiritual motivation. Usually they - and this is natural for them (for this is where their consciousness is focused) - work from the position of the second aspect, while it is necessary to call upon the third aspect (equally divine and equally important) and respond to it. Ponder these words. This is not the union of spirit and matter in the occult sense, but the relationship between physical demand and physical supply and the union of these two material realities by the power of the creative imagination. It is for this reason that so many schools of thought successfully materialize what they need, while other schools fail completely. The plane from which they operate is too high, so they are unable bring the matter to an end. I have given you hints that will be fruitful if you interpret them correctly and act on the right motives in group work and with a selfless goal.
Through Uranus, Libra is also connected to Aries and Aquarius. It is through Uranus that the great pair of opposites, Aries and Libra, are brought into contact with each other in a very deep sense. Thanks to the activity of Uranus, intense interaction occurs between them, working to achieve in Libra the balance of what was initiated in Aries. Aries, Libra and Aquarius form another triangle of power that will need to be discussed later. As I have already hinted, these triangles will dominate the new astrology in a very interesting way and determine the horoscopes being studied.
Thus, Libra is associated with the five signs of the Zodiac: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Capricorn and Aquarius.
This connection is established by three rulers: Venus, Uranus and Saturn. These five signs, with Libra at the point of balance, form one of the six-pointed stars of evolution, and also associate with them three planets especially oriented towards the expression of Christ consciousness in the world. All these three planets (thanks to the Rays of which they are mediators) are located on the first main line of force, on the line of will or power, as well as intention and discerned purpose.
It is for this fundamental reason, based on the above-mentioned threefold relationship, that Libra is the “balance point” of the Zodiac. In most other constellations, at a certain stage there is a “crisis point” at which the impact of the energy pouring on a person through this sign reaches its highest efficiency. This in time produces the crisis necessary to liberate the individual from the planetary influences that condition his personality and bring him more specifically under the influence of that sign of the Zodiac with greater awareness of that influence. However, there is no such point of crisis in Libra, just as there is none in Aries. There is only an “interlude” of balance and a “prelude” to a more effective and receptive passage of the path. The same thing happens in Aries. The esoteric saying says: “Before creation there is the silence and peace of the focused point.” This applies to both Aries and Libra: in the one case in a cosmic creative sense, and in the other in the sense of individual evolutionary progress.
The following planets and their Rays rule the Cardinal Cross, of which Libra is one of the points:
Here we have six planets, five Rays of energy and the expression of two lines of spiritual energy: Love-Wisdom is manifested in two Rays and planets, and three Rays and planets are on the first main stream of energy, the stream of Will and Power. Note how three of these Rays - the First Ray (functioning through the Third and Fifth), the Fifth Ray and the Third Ray - predispose the Libra man to concrete understanding, intellectual will and knowledge. Hence the effectiveness of Libra on the physical plane and the ability of the developed Libra man to project inner spiritual purpose and directed will into physical expression. An example of a person equipped for such action is H. P. Blavatsky.
In this sign, Saturn is exalted because at the point of equilibrium an opportunity arises and a situation arises in which choice and decision making are inevitable. This choice must be made on the physical plane deliberately, with an awakened consciousness of the brain. In our time, Saturn's purposeful work for humanity can fully reach the level of group benefit, since only now humanity has reached such a level of intelligence that it is possible to turn choice into a conscious act with acceptance of responsibility for the consequences. Until now, only a few pioneer students and a handful of thinking people could be considered as having the ability to freely choose at the "balance point" in which direction they intended to "tip the balance." Today there are countless of them - hence the increased activity of Saturn as we enter the first decanate of Aquarius. Humanity itself embarks on a path of testing, which is controlled and governed by Libra. This path of choice, of conscious cleansing measures at the turning point before Scorpio ruling the path of discipleship, can duly play its part.
In Libra, the strength of Mars weakens; this is a sign of pause, and Mars temporarily subsides in order to gather strength for a new breakthrough in Scorpio or to “accelerate” the spiritual life in Virgo, in accordance with the direction of movement of the wheel for a given person.
In this sign the Sun is "in decline" because neither personality nor soul predominates in the pure Libra type; equilibrium has been achieved, and therefore they esoterically “switch each other off.” Neither the voice of the individual nor the voice of the soul stands out, and, as stated in “ Ancient Comments", "soft vibration predominates. No harsh notes are heard; life is not painted with bright colors (I don’t know how else to translate the phrases of the original), and nothing upsets the chariot of the soul.” If you carefully study the functions of the planets, the meaning of their position in this sign will clearly appear in your mind, and a clear formulation will arise in your mind sense Libra. It is not easy to define and understand the characteristics of this sign, since in fact they represent a synthesis of all past qualities and achievements, which makes it difficult to clearly represent pairs of opposites. As for a person who is on the path of testing or entering upon it, we can say that in this sign his characteristics and qualities are as follows:
Sometimes balancing between pairs of opposites makes a person born under the sign of Libra difficult to understand; it seems to fluctuate, but always briefly and often imperceptibly, since in the end a balance of its inherent qualities always occurs.
Different astrological schools offer different decanate lords for this sign. Sepharial gives the Moon, Saturn and Jupiter, while Alan Leo gives Venus, Saturn and Mercury as the controlling planets. In this case, as in a number of others, the truth lies in the middle or in a combination of both statements. The true lords of decanates in Libra are Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury. There is no need to dwell on their influence in detail. It can only be noted that the result of the influence of Jupiter is the “opening of the womb” of Virgo. We will look at this planet while studying the sign of Virgo, which will be the next subject of our study.
The words of the key notes of this sign are so simple and clear that any explanation on my part will only confuse the issue. They speak directly to the heart. For the average person with undeveloped spiritual consciousness, this note is sounded repeatedly over the course of eons:
- “And the Word sounded: Let the choice be made.”
Eventually, as a result of the evolutionary process, the soul's answer comes:
- "I choose the path that leads between two great lines of power."
Signs and symbols used in magic and witchcraft
The birth of symbols goes back centuries, where even at the dawn of human civilization they arose as an element of culture, developing along with society.
But, the origin of most of them is unclear, but their distribution and vitality is amazing. Probably the symbols were suggested to man by the realities of nature itself, but their mystery still excites people’s imagination.
At its core, a symbol is a material, graphic symbol or action that denotes a phenomenon, concept or idea, thereby expressing certain aspects of physical and social reality. For example, in ancient times, many stones were designated by symbols, because... people believed that spirits and gods lived in them. On the other hand, the very ability to find and create symbols was one of the most important features of human thinking, where the symbol was a tool of cognition and the most ancient and fundamental way of expressing aspects of reality that could not be revealed by other methods. Consequently, symbols were born as a result of human mental activity, and the human psyche is part of nature itself.
The symbol is always ambiguous, because nature is dual, therefore the symbol is capable of denoting both objective reality and an abstract concept. Hence it becomes an object of worship, endowed with the power inherent in what it symbolizes. Thus, he is credited with special magical powers, thereby becoming inexplicable, mysterious and mystical.
- the human body is one of the most ancient, significant and universal of all symbols
Let's move directly to the symbols
What do they mean? What information do they carry?
What does the Power of the sign and its energy give us people? Perhaps I will try to answer these questions by describing every sign or seal known to me.
Today, the most common signs in witchcraft are:
Pentagram
Five-pointed Star with the tip pointing up. This sign is protective against everything bad, and accumulates personal Power if you wear it on yourself. Many amulets are made in the form of a pentagram in a circle. It is not the correct opinion of those who do not know that the pentagram is the Devil’s sign and the passage of Evil Spirits into our World. In fact, this sign does not provide more protection and accumulation of Power.
The pentagram, written in one line, is the most ancient of all the symbols that we possess.
Later symbolism: five senses; masculine and feminine principles expressed by five points; harmony, health and mystical powers. The pentagram is also a symbol of the victory of the spiritual over the material, a symbol of security, protection, and a safe return home.
Second most popular in occult circles
a six-pointed star built from two triangles included within each other. The upper triangle - point down, means the descent of the Spirit to Earth - involution. Bottom - point up - the rise of the Earth or matter to the Spirit. In the middle - the interaction of evil and good forces, the ends of the star are “representatives” of light and dark forces in opposite kingdoms, like diplomatic missions in states.
This is a sign of harmony - two equilateral triangles. For Hindus, this sign denotes air and the heart chakra, which is located exactly in the middle relative to the others and in which energy directed upward meets energy directed downward. This energetic figure is called Merkabah, which means chariot in Hebrew. This is a means of transporting a person to other dimensions.
The upper triangle in her image is white, and the lower one is black. It symbolizes, first of all, the absolute law of analogy, expressed by the mystical formula: “What is below is similar to what is above.”
Hexagram
A figure composed of two polar triangles, a six-pointed star. It is a complex and seamless symmetrical shape in which six small individual triangles are grouped around a large central hexagon. The result is a star, although the original triangles retain their individuality. Since the upward-facing triangle is a heavenly symbol, and the downward-facing triangle is an earthly symbol, together they are a symbol of a person who unites these two worlds. It is a symbol of a perfect marriage that binds a man and a woman.
Seven-pointed star of magicians
The seven-pointed star repeats the characteristic features of the five-pointed one. The Gnostic star has seven rays.
Seven- and nine-pointed stars, drawn with one line, are mystical stars in astrology and magic.
The Star of Magi can be read in two ways: sequentially along the course of the rays (along the line of the star) and along the circumference. Along the rays are the planets that control the days of the week: Sun - Sunday, Moon - Monday, Mars - Tuesday, Mercury - Wednesday, Jupiter - Thursday, Venus - Friday, Saturn - Saturday.
Nine-pointed star of magicians
Nine-pointed stars, like seven-pointed ones, if they are drawn with one line, are mystical stars in astrology and magic.
The nine-pointed star, made up of three triangles, symbolizes the Holy Spirit.
Circle
It is also considered one of the most famous and most frequently used signs in witchcraft and the occult. At the same time, it is easiest to use and is used to protect against external factors during rituals. It is believed that evil spirits do not have the ability to pass the boundaries of the circle and cause harm.
The magic circle is the basis of ceremonial magic. It serves as a symbol of the magician's will and at the same time a protective barrier that protects the magician from the negative influence of the invisible world. In such a circle all magical operations are performed. Different circles are used for different purposes. Drawing a circle is a certain magical ritual that must be performed according to all established rules. In addition, it is believed that drawing magic circles and inscriptions helps to develop self-control and gait.
Shamrock
Symbolizes unification, balance, and also destruction.
Cross
A simple equilateral cross is a symbol of sealing, the Rodnovers still use it to seal their witchcraft and spells.
Initially a pagan action, after the forced baptism of Rus', rebaptism became a Christian property (that is, brazenly stolen, and the strongest sealing action appropriated to itself, which was only slightly changed over time, we will not remember the crusaders and give examples.)
16. Sun amulet - eliminates diseases and improves mood
AMULET OF THE SUN. Angel Michael and the spirit of the planet Oeh bestow honor, wealth and respect. Thanks to the influence of all planets, it focuses, like a lens, positive cosmic energy, throwing out everything bad. Gives mental and physical strength, strengthens the will, spirit and body, protects against apathy and pessimism. As a solar talisman, it improves mood and stimulates creative activity.
17. A sign that ensures safety while driving and traveling
Kabbalistic TALISMAN OF MERCURY - guarantees safety on the road and at work, protects against surprises. This planet protects drivers, as well as passengers on a train or plane, and ensures the normal operation of all mechanical components and devices on the road. The radial, symmetrical arrangement of lines gives harmony and protection always and everywhere, eliminating human errors.
18. The sign of the Atlanteans is an energy barrier from all misfortunes
THE SIGN OF THE ATLANTS is an amulet discovered by the French Egyptologist Pierre d'Agrain during excavations in the Valley of the Kings ca. 1860 Gives very strong protection, immunity in the face of aggression and evil. Protects against damage, the evil eye, accidents and theft. Eliminates illness and pain, restores psychophysical balance. Enhances intuition, telepathy and foresight.
19. FAITH, HOPE, LOVE
CHRISTIAN SYMBOL FAITH-HOPE-LOVE. The outer circle is an attribute of the unity of Christ and Mary, Faith and Truth. Strengthens Faith, instills Hope, brings Love to the heart.
20. Gives vitality, makes the mind clear and helps in studies
SYRIAN AMULET "THREE OF WISDOM" - an attribute of the Gods, a symbol of rebirth and higher knowledge. Gives balance, vitality, promotes intellectual growth and spiritual development. Clarifies the mind, improves logical thinking, helps in acquiring comprehensive knowledge.
21. OM sign-mantra, frees the spirit and mind from mundane affairs
OM is an ancient Indian and Tibetan sign associated with Buddhism and Hinduism. This is a visual form of a mantra - a magical sound that opens a state of insight, bringing purification of the mind and peace. Associated with knowledge and comprehension of the highest truths, with the highest Spirituality (in Buddhism - the achievement of Liberation and Enlightenment).
22. Sign CHI (QI), awakening internal energy to action
QI SIGN (read QI) - contains a hieroglyph indicating QI energy. According to Chinese philosophy, the energy of the Qi cosmos permeates the body of every being, giving strength, the will to live and achieve. This symbol reminds those who doubt and are weakened of what great energy a person can find within himself in order to overcome all obstacles and accomplish even what seems impossible.
23. Symbol of the Five Blessings: happiness, health, peace, virtue, long life
Symbol of the FIVE BENEFIT - happiness, health, peace, virtue, longevity. An extremely auspicious sign, known in Chinese culture since time immemorial. Placed on clothing, military shields, and jewelry, it represents five bats around the symbol of the “Universum of Eternity.” An ideal gift in cases where they want to wish loved ones a long and happy life, prosperity and mutual understanding.
24. Saint Christopher - patron saint of drivers, sailors, and travelers
SAINT CHRISTOPHER is the patron saint of drivers, travelers, guides and sailors. Designed specifically for drivers of cars and other vehicles, it protects against accidents, injuries and unforeseen situations on the roads. It's good to wear on a keychain or place in your car.
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