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attraction between different constituents of manifestation. Sociability which
is a basic quality of Venus expresses the magnetic influence of the churning
operation. The cross has a central meeting point, and each pole discharges
the specialized energy so that the oppositcs attract each other fervently. The
creative process itself is the result of this attraction. What the
metaphysicians call the Divine Love pervading all forms of creation is in
fact the expression of the Venusian impulse. Venus denotes love which leads
to mutual attraction. The entire manifestation holds itself together as a result
of this attraction.
During the descent of the Venusian influence from the highest level of
subjectivity it assumes different modes of expression. The fine sensitivity at
the higher planes is known as inspiration, and intuition, while at a lower
emotional level it becomes sensuality and sexuality. As a result of intensified
sensitivity under Venus, the perceptive faculties of the person arc enhanced.
The individual becomes responsive to the feelings and thoughts of others.
He is able to establish immediate rapport with large numbers of people. He
is consciously or unconsciously aware of the common bond of universal
energy between all forms of existence. The extent of his perceptive faculties
becomes limitless. Wherever there is matter, whatever the level of
manifestation, the Venusian impulse enables the individual to establish
rapport. The emergence of artistic talents like music, painting, dancing,
sculpture, poetry and architecture are produced by this impulse. The divine
in the artist under the Venusian impact activates the inner depths of
perception and externalizes it at different levels of creation.
The Divine Energy operates in positive and negative ways through both
masculine and feminine channels of expression. It can be used for
constructive and noble aims or for destructive and base purposes. The cross
hanging under the circle is suggestive of the polarized expression of the
Divine potential. The cross is the union between positive and negative
energy channels, the male and female forms of creation. If the container of
the Divine downpour is lined with the emotional or desire sheaths, the
impact of the energy received therein produces sensuous feeling and
indulgence in sense enjoyments. The individual receiving the impact
becomes sensitive to the feelings and thoughts of others but his craving for
sense gratification is enhanced making his desires insatiable. He will seek
ever greater gratification without reaching any end to his thirst.
The Venusian impulse generally moves downward. In most cases, it rushes
toward a greater degree of materialization. The balance is therefore upset.
The spiritual component is weakened and the desire for self gratification
accentuated. When such a situation arises, there is every likelihood that the