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