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taken together do not form a cross. These lines are not phallic in expression either. But there is a deep rooted conflict arising from such developed intellect. The Gemini impulse is characterized by much activity on the mental plane. Its great attraction for the opposite sex is not produced primarily on the physical plane. It is important to note that this impulse is originally asexual. This stage of cosmogenesis is described in Hindu literature in terms of certain 'Prajapatis', the mighty cosmic beings who refuse to do their assigned task of creation because they consider it impure. Astrolog-ically also, Gemini is not considered conducive to human fecundity. The preference for meditative practices by the Prajapatis at this level finds its reflection in Gemini types who are more adjusted to intellectual harmony than physical relationship. On the cosmic plane, it is signified by the development of the mind principle and expressed as the recognition of space and time, which are the result of thought. Time and space are abstract principles that do not have any objective existence of their own. They are produced by the mind of the person. But in this realm of illusion, every form of manifestation exists and fructifies. The third zodiacal impulse is therefore also described as the Creative Illusion or Maya. Another way of visualizing the Gemini symbol is to consider it as two Tau crosses, one of which is inverted, and both joined by the attraction of opposites. The movement can be either in the realm of spirituality, where the standing Tau is important, or in the realm of materiality, when the Tau is inverted. This situation makes the Gemini born either very interested in spiritual problems or much involved in materiality as, for example, becoming a successful businessman. As egoism is an important aspect of the inverted Tau, such persons can be so full of pride that they can consider themselves as powerful as the Divine itself. In cases where the standing Tau is predominant, there is empathy for fellow human beings and identification with the universal life can be experienced. The growth of sensitivity, sympathy and human feeling is the radiating impulse between these two extremes. The Gemini symbol expresses the complex transformation resulting from the differentiation of male and female principles and their unification. Through this emotion and thought, along with egoism and selfishness arises. At this stage pure intelligence is manifested and provides adequate possibilities for the expression of spiritual as well as earthly attainments.
4 CANCER KARKATA Cancer, the fourth sign of the zodiac, is represented by two small circles joined by two curved lines S . Under its impulse, the soul scans the dizzy heights of heaven leading to perfection, and looks down as well at the dismal depths of the inferno that contains all human passion and material desire. During the course of this impulse, the spirit develops superb intuitive faculties or the most depraved behavior. The impulse operates over the seven higher as well as the seven lower worlds. The four levels of consciousness*, the four directions of space, or the four heads of Brahma, the cosmic creator, all relate to the sign of Cancer. They cover the entire subjective and objective manifestation stretching from the eternal past to the eternal future. The two circles express that the two different aspects of existence which all creation has to manifest remain united under this impulse, though maintaining their separate identity. Cancer is ruled by the Moon. The Moon relates to the human psyche, to mind, intelligence and the flight of imagination. The radiation from this planet sustains life on Earth. This sustenance is provided to physical, psychic as well as higher levels of existence. The Moon has the power to induce the development of spiritual faculties as well to give powers to perform black magic. The curved lines in the Cancer symbol represent the quality of this basic urge. The upward bulging line expresses the possibility of developing the finer feelings emanating from the depth of one's inner being, while the downward bulging line shows the material cravings which involve the individual in the search for power. Cancer thereby is associated with much mystery. Cancer is symbolized by a crab. This ten-footed crustacean is a very insignificant looking creature and like the emblem representing this sign does not appear at first glance to be a profound insignia of cosmic evolution. Both these symbols, however, succinctly express the great depth of this
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Contents Part I: Astrological Mytho
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Magha Purva Phalguni Uttara Phalgun
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The medium of expression for impart
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Whether the symbol is a natural obj
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churning of the ocean under which t
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elationship is represented as the T
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y a circle with a central point. Th
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The circumference has yet other cha
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down even his own body for the task
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1 THE SUN SURYA Hindus give great i
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action in the world. Lastly the sym
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Vivaswat, the early morning, a name
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3. INDRIYATMAN OR HRISHIRESHA The i
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light who guide the evolution of th
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The first ray is called Sushumna. I
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life and its various expressions ex
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indication of surging emotions like
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drink of the gods, which it pours d
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This led to a war in heaven. The Go
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This story emphasizes the helplessn
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Kosha or Intelligence sheath (relat
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Vishnu, the preserver of the univer
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The energy which illumines the mind
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superimposed at the top of the circ
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individual will become debauched or
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of energy as Shukra and assigned it
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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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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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