Astrological Mythology The Meaning of ... - Mandhata Global
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<strong>The</strong> bow represents the psychological foundation made by Satum for the<br />
spiritual unfoldment <strong>of</strong> the individual. <strong>The</strong> bow is the base from which the<br />
missile is shot. Much inner and outer reorientation is imperative for the<br />
growth and blossoming <strong>of</strong> spiritual consciousness. Only on a carefully<br />
prepared foundation can the Divine aspiration represented by the arrow<br />
succeed. Saturn is the most spiritualizing planet in the sense that it<br />
effectively prepares its students for inner awakening. Often this means<br />
denial <strong>of</strong> all material comfort, but sometimes by granting the conveniences<br />
<strong>of</strong> life and freeing the individual from mundane care and anxieties, Saturn<br />
enables the individual to explore the deeper levels <strong>of</strong> his nature.<br />
Surgical skill, expertize in medicinal herbs for healing complicated ailments,<br />
as well as insight into Divine mysteries are produced by Saturn, Like a good<br />
surgeon, Saturn is more concerned with the long-term welfare <strong>of</strong> the<br />
individual rather than short-term palliation. It is concerned with curing rather<br />
than covering the ailment. How Saturn brings about this preparation for<br />
spiritual unfoldment is hard to see, but it provides it in the most effective<br />
manner so that the eradication <strong>of</strong> material attachment is lasting. Saturn is not<br />
concerned with enabling the individual to see the ultimate destiny awaiting<br />
him, rather it pushes him in that direction so that his onward journey is made<br />
possible and becomes unavoidable. Even if the individual is not aware <strong>of</strong> the<br />
necessary adjustments made in his psyche it does not matter for Saturn as<br />
long as it has prepared the strong foundation from which sliding back is<br />
difficult.<br />
<strong>The</strong> bestowal <strong>of</strong> blessings emphasizes the benevolence <strong>of</strong> Saturn.<br />
Confidence in Saturn and surrender to him are the two most effective means<br />
<strong>of</strong> securing his benediction. Saturn is ready to bestow blessings even during<br />
periods <strong>of</strong> arduous preparations and unbearable pain. By reposing<br />
confidence in the benevolence <strong>of</strong> the deity and surrendering oneself to the<br />
will <strong>of</strong> the planet, much pain is relieved and the unfoldment process is<br />
quickened.<br />
<strong>The</strong> vulture as the vehicle <strong>of</strong> Saturn has the obvious reference to death<br />
through the dead bodies on which it subsists. However the feathered tribe, <strong>of</strong><br />
which the present day vultures are descendents, has a deeper significance.<br />
<strong>The</strong> vulture or bird <strong>of</strong> prey is present as a symbol in many ancient teachings<br />
like the Zoroaslrian, the Gnostic, the Egyptian and the Vedic. In Hindu<br />
mythology, this feathered tribe <strong>of</strong> birds takes birth from the Sage Kashyapa,<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the seven progenitors <strong>of</strong> the universe. In some legends he antedates<br />
even Brahma, the cosmic creator. Among his forty renowned sons, Garuda is<br />
the most important. Garuda became the vehicle <strong>of</strong> Vishnu, the preserver <strong>of</strong>