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subjective-objective universe, in which human beings must operate with a
Divine purpose.
Blavatsky, examining the crocodile symbol of Capricorn, gives further
spiritual meanings to it (SD Vol. IV, pp. 147-151). To her also the Sanskrit
word Makara does not simply refer to a crocodile but "to a mysterious order
of beings known as Dhyanis." Dhyanis are highly evolved beings engaged in
deep meditation in order to assist the ideational process of cosmic
manifestation. These Dhyanis are connected with the crocodile and their
abode is Capricorn. These mystical references relative to Capricorn reveal
the immense depth of its influences which exoteric astrologers find difficult
to explain. According to Blavatsky, Dhyanis and Makara are convertible
terms. The Dhyanis are regarded as the secret guardians of this universe, so
Capricorn refers to those guiding influences which hold the universe
together and guide it to its destiny. The function of the pituitary gland is also
to establish contact with subjective reality and comprehend its expressions
as phenomenal attributes.
The two diagrams assigned to this sign approach it from different
standpoints. The one beginning with a horizontal line ending in a down-
Ward moving curve looping towards the end 5 indicates that Prakriti or
Nature, the feminine aspect of manifestation constituting matter and form,
having reached its terminal point is again put to trial. The journey is not
finally concluded. It has to continue further, form another realm of
manifestation and transcend it. The horizontal line carries the individual and
the universe to the goal by merging in divine intelligence and establishing
unity with the Dhyanis . On reaching this stage of manifestation, further
progress still has to be made. The goal is no longer individual progress, but
the will of the spiritual hierarchy. The purpose of life changes. The
individual does not strive for personal attainments but for the good of nature,
to further the cause of cosmic ideation in an impersonal way. The end of
materiality has been reached, as signified by the termination of the
horizontal line.
From the terminating point, the arc moving downward reminds us again of
the creative process until the wholeness of the circle is reached. Having
reached perfection, energy has to be directed to the externalizing process
once again. The entire symbol represents the stage of attainment and the
further task to be accomplished.
The other symbol begins with a V-shape angle followed by a small
horizontal line tucked with a small circle and ending with a downward arc
convexing to the right V3. It shows the downpour of divine energy for
further working out the Divine plan. The V-shape is a funnel describing the