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This symbol, arising from the importance of water, relates to many other
mythologies. In Greek mythology, Ganymede was carried from the earth by
Zeus to make him his "cup bearer." In the Hebrew religion, Latnech, the
father of Noah, inaugurates a New Era, or a period of fresh regeneration
after the deluge (Pralaya of the Hindus), implying thereby that life emerged
from the Great Depth. Aquarius also relates to two aspects of the creative
process, complete annihilation of the past evolutionary course, and the birth
of a new race or beginning of a new way of life. Aquarius stands for a
radical transformation involving the purification of the dross, accumulated
as the result of materialistic desire, giving a new spiritual direction to life.
The impact of such an inflow of cosmic life-force, in everyday life, is
experienced as a thorough shake-up at first, followed by the dawn of a new
consciousness in which the general welfare becomes more important than
personal gain.
A great importance to transformation, mutation so to say, is given to the
Aquarian impulse because the psychological orientation received under
Capricorn must find an outlet. This is possible only under an entirely
different milieu and new approach to the problems of life. This is emphasized
by the symbol of water related to this sign. Moving water has been
given great importance in the manifestation of the cosmos. The creation
began with water, the various changes in manifestation owe themselves to
water, the evolutionary pilgrimage of purifying and spiritualizing one's
nature takes place as a result of water, running water. It is only when the lifeforce
energizes us from our inner side, or when our subjective nature is
activated by the divine impulse, that we become able to transcend selfish
desires in order to dedicate our efforts to the cosmic good. At this stage, the
drop moves out to mingle in the ocean.
The pitcher, standing for the mortal tabernacle, must release the water, the
life-force contained within it, in order to experience the supreme bliss. The
individual energy has to merge in the universal or cosmic energy to attain its
ultimate goal. This mingling occurs under the Aquarian impulse. But, the
pitcher must be broken for success in this effort. Under Aquarius the
individual, while maintaining his separate identity, is merged in the universal
life-wave. This process, however, is not necessarily pleasant. The pitcher, or
the individual consciousness, is always a hindrance and source of
unhappiness.
The association of Aquarius with Kumbhaka, retention of breath and
regulation of Prana or the life-force indicates that the Aquarian impulse has
an invigorating effect, which can rejuvenate the individual. The way this
renewal takes place has been expressed through various allusions. The life of