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1Kabbalistically, the sign Scorpio typifies the generative organs of the grand man, and consequently, represents the sexual or pro-creative system of humanity. It is the emblem of generation and life; there¬ fore, the natives of Scorpio excel in the fruitfulness of the seminal fluids, and this creates a corresponding increase of desire. A distinct reference to the fruitfulness of this sign will be found in Genesis, chap, xxx, wherein Leah, when she beheld the birth of Zilpah’s son, ex¬ claimed, “a troop cometh.” (see verses 10 and 11) Scorpio, upon the es¬ oteric planisphere, is occuped by Gad, of whom the dying Jacob says, “Gad, a troop shall overcome him, but, he shall overcome at the last;” in¬ timating the fall of man from a state of innocence and purity, through the multitude of sensual delights, and his final victory over the realms of matter as a spiriual entity. This sign represents the physical plane of the attributes of pro-creation. It contains the mystery of sex, and the secrets of the ancient phallic rites. The mystical gem of Scorpio is the topaz, the natural talisman of those born under this influence. Scorpio is the second emanation of the watery trigon, and is the constellation of Mars. zed jy Google 248 THE LIGHT OF EGYPT
2Upon the Intellectual Plane, the sign Scorpio signifies the gen¬ eration of ideas; hence, those dominated by this influx possess an in¬ exhaustible resource of ideas and suggestions. Their active evolution¬ ary minds are ever busy with some new conception, and their brains are literally crammed full of inventive imageries. They possess keen perception, fine intuitional powers, and a very positive will. Hence, they excel as medical practitioners, chemists and surgeons. In the various departments of the surgical art, natives of this sign possess no equal. In addition to this mechanical ability, they are endowed with a powerful, fruitful, magnetic life force which they sympathetically transmit to their patients. This is why they become such successful physicians. The sexual desire is naturally very strong, hence, they are liable to excess in this direction. Upon the Physical Plane, this sign gives a strong and rather cor¬ pulent body, medium stature, dark or ruddy complexion, dark hair, features often resembling the eagle; disposition active, resentful, proud, reserved, thoughtful and also selfish. Of plants, this sign rules black¬ thorn, charlock, heather, horehound, bean, bramble, leek, woad and wormwood. Of stones, lode stone, blood stone and vermilhon. SAGITTARIUS ( ) THE ARCHER
3This constellation, in its Symbolical aspect, represents a dual na¬ ture, as it symbolizes retribution and also the hunting sports. We find it depicted as a Centaur, with the bow and arrow drawn to its head ready for shooting. Hence, it was frequently used to designate the autumnal sports, the chase, etc. The Centaur was also a symbol of authority and worldly wisdom. Mackey, speaking of this sign, said, “The starry Centaur still bends the bow To show his sense of what you did below.” Kabbalistically, the sign Sagittarius signifies the thighs of the grand universal man. It, therefore, represents the muscular founda¬ tion of the seat of locomotion in humanity. It is the emblem of stability, foundation and physical power. This sign also represents the centers of physical, external, authority and command. Sagittarius, upon the esoteric planisphere, is occupied by Joseph. “His bow abode in strength,” says the patriarch, “and the arms of his hands were made strong.” It also represents the powers of “Church and State,” and the necessity of legalized codes, civil, military and religious. It indicates to zed jy Google THE NATURE AND INFLUENCE OF THE TWELVE SIGNS 249
The source text as printed, transcribed diplomatically. Where the source language uses a non-Latin script that reaches us only through a Victorian romanisation, this layer is labelled transliteration, because that is what we hold.
1Kabbalistically, the sign Scorpio typifies the generative organs of the grand man, and consequently, represents the sexual or pro-creative system of humanity. It is the emblem of generation and life; there¬ fore, the natives of Scorpio excel in the fruitfulness of the seminal fluids, and this creates a corresponding increase of desire. A distinct reference to the fruitfulness of this sign will be found in Genesis, chap, xxx, wherein Leah, when she beheld the birth of Zilpah’s son, ex¬ claimed, “a troop cometh.” (see verses 10 and 11) Scorpio, upon the es¬ oteric planisphere, is occuped by Gad, of whom the dying Jacob says, “Gad, a troop shall overcome him, but, he shall overcome at the last;” in¬ timating the fall of man from a state of innocence and purity, through the multitude of sensual delights, and his final victory over the realms of matter as a spiriual entity. This sign represents the physical plane of the attributes of pro-creation. It contains the mystery of sex, and the secrets of the ancient phallic rites. The mystical gem of Scorpio is the topaz, the natural talisman of those born under this influence. Scorpio is the second emanation of the watery trigon, and is the constellation of Mars. zed jy Google 248 THE LIGHT OF EGYPT
2Upon the Intellectual Plane, the sign Scorpio signifies the gen¬ eration of ideas; hence, those dominated by this influx possess an in¬ exhaustible resource of ideas and suggestions. Their active evolution¬ ary minds are ever busy with some new conception, and their brains are literally crammed full of inventive imageries. They possess keen perception, fine intuitional powers, and a very positive will. Hence, they excel as medical practitioners, chemists and surgeons. In the various departments of the surgical art, natives of this sign possess no equal. In addition to this mechanical ability, they are endowed with a powerful, fruitful, magnetic life force which they sympathetically transmit to their patients. This is why they become such successful physicians. The sexual desire is naturally very strong, hence, they are liable to excess in this direction. Upon the Physical Plane, this sign gives a strong and rather cor¬ pulent body, medium stature, dark or ruddy complexion, dark hair, features often resembling the eagle; disposition active, resentful, proud, reserved, thoughtful and also selfish. Of plants, this sign rules black¬ thorn, charlock, heather, horehound, bean, bramble, leek, woad and wormwood. Of stones, lode stone, blood stone and vermilhon. SAGITTARIUS ( ) THE ARCHER
3This constellation, in its Symbolical aspect, represents a dual na¬ ture, as it symbolizes retribution and also the hunting sports. We find it depicted as a Centaur, with the bow and arrow drawn to its head ready for shooting. Hence, it was frequently used to designate the autumnal sports, the chase, etc. The Centaur was also a symbol of authority and worldly wisdom. Mackey, speaking of this sign, said, “The starry Centaur still bends the bow To show his sense of what you did below.” Kabbalistically, the sign Sagittarius signifies the thighs of the grand universal man. It, therefore, represents the muscular founda¬ tion of the seat of locomotion in humanity. It is the emblem of stability, foundation and physical power. This sign also represents the centers of physical, external, authority and command. Sagittarius, upon the esoteric planisphere, is occupied by Joseph. “His bow abode in strength,” says the patriarch, “and the arms of his hands were made strong.” It also represents the powers of “Church and State,” and the necessity of legalized codes, civil, military and religious. It indicates to zed jy Google THE NATURE AND INFLUENCE OF THE TWELVE SIGNS 249
The source text as printed, transcribed diplomatically. Where the source language uses a non-Latin script that reaches us only through a Victorian romanisation, this layer is labelled transliteration, because that is what we hold.
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