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there is the union between the concrete and abstract, the actual and the ideal,
between the objective and subjective counterparts of the being.
Such a transformation vitally affects the life of the individual. At this phase
of the soul's growth and development, the individual cannot remain peaceful.
Superficial aspects of life, the attainment of material affluence and
pleasurable sensations, no longer satisfy the individual. There arises a great
discipline in whatever he does. Austerity in every sphere of life becomes his
guiding principle. This austerity is the life of penance, 'tapas', under whose
fire everything is transformed into a spiritual reality. The complexity of this
impulse, unfolding itself in a special way for each individual, makes its
description difficult. Transcending the physical indications of the symbol to
its psychic implications, this impulse can be expressed by a few key words.
These are penance, fire, aspiration, dissatisfaction, perfection, spirituality,
discipleshlp and entry into the secret or inner knowledge.
Anything which leads to the transformation of matter into spirit is within the
zone of operation of this sign. Its extensive scope made ancient Indian
astrologers relate the Sagittarius impulse with the nine planets, nine jewels,
the nine geniuses in the court of the great king VikramadUya each of whom
represented a special human quality, the nine treasures of Kubera, the God of
wealth, the nine emotions as expressed in poetic composition, nine poisons,
nine energies and the nine 'Prajapatis' or Creators especially those connected
with human evolution. These ninefold aspects of different areas of life point
to the transformation that occurs under the ninth zodiacal sign. Sagitarrius
transforms matter into spirit, human limitations into human perfections, and
sexual love into healing art. The Sagittarius influence is a great protector and
sustainer capable of; arousing the finest feelings and aspiration in mankind
and the universe.
10 CAPRICORN
MAKARA
Capricorn is generally seen as a goat but other symbols are also assigned to
it. As a unicorn, a horse-like creature with a single horn in the center of its
forehead, it symbolizes chastity and purity. In Hindu astrology, it is known
as Makara which literally means "a crocodile." This word, however, has
many implications. Geometrically, this sign is described by a complicated
diagram. Of the two emblems related to it, one is a horizontal line
terminating with a downward moving arc ending with a loop having an