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increasingly embedded in matter. The lower left quadrant represents
intensification and concretization of this material urge. The third or lower
right quadrant indicates the Spirit-ward urge as the soul seeks to ascend back
to its origin. During this stage the impact of materialization decreases and
the individual is gradually prepared for spiritual transformation. The last or
upper right quadrant stands for the gaining of Liberation and reabsorption in
the Ultimate, the Absolute. The arc curving up on the right represents the
return movement or homeward journey of the soul, while that turning down
on the right shows the prior descent of Spirit into matter.
The Arrow As Dynamic Movement
The arrow is a symbol used sparingly in astrology. It stands for dynamic
movement in a special direction. Actually all astrological impulses
represented by different planets, signs and asterisms give rise to movement
in certain directions. The use of the arrow may therefore seem redundant.
However, this symbol is used to indicate acceleration of primary energies.
Ordinarily the arrow has two aspects. The first shows direction in
movement, and the second the purpose for which it is employed. The arrow
is used as an aid for combat with an opposing force. The skill in archery
attained by hard work, arduous training and great austerity has made the
symbol both dynamic and austere. Furthermore, an arrow can be shot only
by the voluntary action of the archer. It implies self-will and determination.
The arrow is a symbol of spiritual pursuit, something which requires a
special category of human being and a special mission. Such activities are
not possible for everyone. That is why the arrow represents the spiritual urge
in many ancient teachings. In the Upanishads, the arrow stands for onepointed
spiritual efforts. The disciple is urged to shoot his arrow pointedly,
with attention and concentration, to his ultimate source and goal, the Divine
Self or Atman, The arrow is an instrument for achieving noble aims as well
as for defending oneself. Warriors expressed their reverence by shooting
arrows at the feet of their teachers and elders. Allegorically, the arrow is
used to indicate submission to the higher self and thereby the opening of
oneself to the mighty flow of spiritual forces.
The arrow is an instrument to express one's prowess. It is a pointed
instrument to hit an object, an aim to be achieved. The success in such
efforts is attained by concentrated and controlled attention, adequate
physical strength and necessary psycho-physical coordination. These are the
qualities which are realized only when the soul has reached a certain stage of
evolution. Only when the individual becomes fearless and is able to lay