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acme of one's manifestation in the right-hand circle, the highest achievement
possible for the soul in the specific incarnation. This actualization occurs
through several phases of development represented by the houses which the
semicircular arc traverses.
The arc begins with the Fifth house and terminates with the Tenth. The Fifth
house represents the creativity of the person, while the Sixth shows outer
reactions to one's creative efforts. These are expressed as the many obstacles
that must be overcome in order to develop one's latent perfections. Then the
individual descends to a point of balance and begins looking toward the
spirit. The attraction for material existence and the pleasures of the senses
have not yet been destroyed but are beginning to be cast away. When the
stirrings for spiritual development begin to sway the mind after the
experiences of the Sixth house, the balance of life established during the
Seventh house impulse leads him to the exploration of hidden truths. The
Eight house gradually opens out the secret store of knowledge and reveals
the inner truth to him for his own direct perception. This leads him on the
path of spiritualization and strict adherence to higher principles. The Ninth
house finally links him to the universal life force and the individual is able to
realize his true Self.
The downward curving semicircle represents the full course of life's struggle
during the various phases of the soul's unfoldment. Finally, when the
individual merges into the universal consciousness and his mind is dissolved
into pure subjectivity, the soul learns its lesson. It perceives the truth and
falsehood of the outer world. At this stage it also acquires the "mysterious
illumination" with which Ketu is imbued. The individual begins to drive his
chariot around Mount Meru and becomes one with Vishnu, the prevesever.
Ketu is the counterpart of Rahu. Both nodes always function together.
United they bring out the hidden potential of the individual. Rahu works
from the material side; it externalizes the ego and accentuates materialistic
urges to such an extent that their realization and fulfillment become
impossibile. As a result of this heightened craving, dissatisfaction and
frustration ensue. Ketu, on the other hand, produces introspection. The deep
thinking induced by Ketu reveals the illusory nature of material objects.
With such disillusionment, there is certainly discontent, the characteristic
result of the Ketu-impulse.
Rahu is a planet of kartnic retribution, while Ketu is one of spiritual
humiliation, but whatever they do, they always do well for their devotees.
Rahu and Ketu both were worshipped by the Vedic seers for bestowing
riches and plenty, wealth and abundance to their devotees. It is not material
abundance that is indicated here but the fullness of a consciousness that has