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At this stage in cosmogenesis, the Divine essence assumes a creative aspect
like the vital cosmic electricity named Fohat in occult literature, the thread
of primordial light. During its operation, it enters the labyrinth of chaotic
matter and runs through various planes of manifestation, tying itself into
knots and moving in spirals, establishing various force centers to finally
emerge as the universe and Man. This is a long pilgrimage during which
much change occurs between the primeval potential and its appearance on
the mundane level. In predictive astrology, as a result of the fifth cosmic
impulse, the child takes shape in the mother's womb, ideas in an author's
mind concretize on paper, and the artist expresses his inner inspiration in
outer form.
In occult literature, 'Fohat' is the active (male) potency of the 'Shakti*, the
female creative power in nature. In this context, the relationship between
male potency and female reproductive power can be approached a little
differently. According to the Hindus there is a bi-polar expression of the
primordial energy, one side of which acts on the other to produce creation.
The Hegelian thesis, which interacts with its antithesis and results in
synthesis, is a reflection of the same cosmic creative process. The passive
form of energy is as important for creation as is the active one.
The passive energy, known in Yoga philosophy as Prakriti or Nature, is the
means of expression for the active energy, Spirit or Purusha, Prakriti in
Hindu mythology is the mother of all men. The goddesses in their different
names and forms are aspects of the passive cosmic energy. They arc the
creative agents of mother nature. Such important Hindu Goddesses are Uma,
Durga, Kali and Yogamaya. Several have a lion as their vehicle. The
incongruity of feminine power, the embodiment of delicate feeling,
associated with a fierce animal, the lion, the king of the forests, reveals the
relationship between Fohat and the feminine cosmic energy. The lion as the
vehicle for the Goddess refers to two special responsibilities entrusted to the
feminine energy in nature, power and grace in the creative process.
All ancient religions give great importance to the lion and emphasize its
regal splendor. It is not merely the graceful curves of the fierce animal which
attracted the ancient seers to it. The spiritual power capable of transforming
human nature into something divine was associated with the lion. The Hon
has a highly sensitized natural force which has a tremendous impact on the
psyche. The lion possesses great courage and electrical energy concealed
within it. This inner vitality makes it the ruler of the forest. The power
concealed in the physical form of this medium sized animal enables it to
command allegiance of even the largest animals. The lion in relation to the
cosmic creative power refers to the latent energy in Hiranyagarbha or the