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instead <strong>of</strong> an arc. This difference is vital. As far as the earth is concerned, the<br />
ever active whirlwind <strong>of</strong> the cross is linked with the wholeness <strong>of</strong> the Divine<br />
impulse represented by the full circle. <strong>The</strong> earth emblem indicates the<br />
wholeness <strong>of</strong> manifestation under the constant sway <strong>of</strong> polarized forces. It<br />
shows a Divine purpose in earthly manifestation. In the case <strong>of</strong> Saturn, the<br />
cross with an arc below it indicates a Divine pressure on the evolving<br />
individual to move from the gross material environment to his spiritual goal.<br />
<strong>The</strong> arc curving to the right points to the path <strong>of</strong> return in the soul's<br />
pilgrimage. <strong>The</strong> linkage <strong>of</strong> the cross with the arc symbolizes the beginning<br />
<strong>of</strong> the spiritualization process. This is the basic feature <strong>of</strong> the Saturnian<br />
impulse.<br />
Saturn produces psychological limitations. <strong>The</strong> urge to experience greater<br />
freedom on various planes <strong>of</strong> existence is intensified under Saturn. However,<br />
if the physical sheaths are not yet ripe enough to satisfy the urge, the<br />
individual discovers his limitations. This produces conflict and the<br />
individual feels tortured. <strong>The</strong>re is turmoil in the psyche and the mind is<br />
agitated. During this churning process, the cross has its full sway. When this<br />
experience is understood by the soul, there comes quietude which gives<br />
direction to the spiritual journey <strong>of</strong> the individual. This state is represented<br />
by the arc hanging below the cross. Redemption from Saturnine affliction<br />
lies in understanding the limitations imposed upon the soul during its<br />
incarnation and its need to function within the given parameter. <strong>The</strong> process<br />
<strong>of</strong> spiritual growth certainly involves suffering and all spiritual aspirants<br />
have to confront it as their inevitable ordeal. In the case <strong>of</strong> Saturn, however,<br />
there is a significant difference from other forms <strong>of</strong> strain. <strong>The</strong> limitations<br />
imposed by Saturn arise from the crystallization <strong>of</strong> the material sheaths.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re is very little flexibility in the objective realm where the individual has<br />
to reap the consequences <strong>of</strong> the Saturnine influence. It does not permit any<br />
kind <strong>of</strong> adjustment. <strong>The</strong> soul's urge to spiritualize and to regain its natural<br />
freedom invokes the redemption <strong>of</strong> past karmas.<br />
<strong>The</strong> urge towards freedom is met by opposition from material conditions in<br />
the form <strong>of</strong> personal difficulties such as physical illness, environmental<br />
disturbances, psychological suffering, financial shortages leading to feelings<br />
<strong>of</strong> helplessness, and even the complete destruction <strong>of</strong> one's dreams. <strong>The</strong><br />
sense <strong>of</strong> restriction experienced during the influence <strong>of</strong> Saturn arises from<br />
these factors. <strong>The</strong> emerging spirit seeking liberation from the trammels <strong>of</strong><br />
material existence gets stifled by the physical and psychological sheaths.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re is much emotional pain and intellectual frustration. Saturn produces a<br />
radical reorganization in the various sheaths <strong>of</strong> the individual. <strong>The</strong> necessity<br />
for such change is felt as pain and suffering. <strong>The</strong> life seems torn by conflicts