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1The reader will now perceive that the four great trigons are but the different series of attributes within the human soul or microcosm; and further, that the twelve constellations of the zodiac reveal the mystical signification of Adam Kadmon, the archetypal man of the starry planisphere. Thus; Aries ( T ) rules the head, brain and the fiery will; Taurus ( 8 ) the neck and throat, the ears, the listening requisites of obedient servitude; Gemini (X) the hands and arms, or projective and executive powers; Cancer (55) the breast, bosom and lungs, which signify life and love; Leo (£l) the heart and its varied emotions; Virgo (Ttp) the bowels, the navel or maternal, the compassionate and formulative qualities; Libra (=^=) the loins or physiTHE NATURE AND INFLUENCE OF THE TWELVE SIGNS 255 cal strength, the power of balancing the mental faculties; Scorpio (TTL) the generative organs and the procreative attributes; Sagittarius ( )
2the hips and thighs, the seat or foundation of volitional force, the migratory instincts; Capricorn ( VS) the knees, tokens of humble sub¬ mission to the higher powers; Aquarius (£?) the legs and ankles or active powers of movement and locomotion; and lastly, Pisces (X ) the feet, the foundation of the whole frame, which should ever be capable of finding and sustaining its own level unaided, lest the grand human temple fall to the ground. Thus we begin with fire and ter¬ minate with water. These constitute the two poles of the human magnet. Note: To obtain the celestial application of the above, the points must be reversed; north becomes south; east becomes west, and so on. 256 THE LIGHT OF EGYPT man's PLANETARY ORGANISM The Union of the Soul and Stars. CHAPTER VII THE NATURE AND INFLUENCE OF THE PLANETS
3Before describing the nature and influence of the planets as known to the initiates of Hermetic Philosophy, it is necessary to point out to the reader the difference between the nature of a planet and a constellation. The twelve signs constitute the innate, latent possi¬ bilities of the organism, and as such represent the constitution as a whole. In this light we have considered them in the previous chap¬ ter. While on the other hand, the planets constitute the active forces which arouse these latent possibilities. In this duplex action of sign and planet, both natures come into play and produce the various results of external life. Man, the microcosm, is merely the sounding board, so to say, the re-acting point for their ethereal and magnetic vibrations. Further, while the twelve signs represent the human or¬ ganism as a form containing latent possibilities; the sun, moon, and planets, represent the spirit, soul, and senses, of that organism. Man consists of body, soul, and spirit, as described in Section II, Chap. II. As at present manifested, he has five physical senses as stated in Sec¬ tion III, Chap. IV. The constellations are the body; the Moon is the soul; the Sun is the spirit; and the five planets; Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Mercury, represent and express the five physical senses. It is in this light that the reader must consider the various natures of the planetary influx, described in this and the succeeding chapters. A great many students of the mystical science fall into serious error through failing to grasp this relation of the stars and the planets.
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.
1The reader will now perceive that the four great trigons are but the different series of attributes within the human soul or microcosm; and further, that the twelve constellations of the zodiac reveal the mystical signification of Adam Kadmon, the archetypal man of the starry planisphere. Thus; Aries ( T ) rules the head, brain and the fiery will; Taurus ( 8 ) the neck and throat, the ears, the listening requisites of obedient servitude; Gemini (X) the hands and arms, or projective and executive powers; Cancer (55) the breast, bosom and lungs, which signify life and love; Leo (£l) the heart and its varied emotions; Virgo (Ttp) the bowels, the navel or maternal, the compassionate and formulative qualities; Libra (=^=) the loins or physiTHE NATURE AND INFLUENCE OF THE TWELVE SIGNS 255 cal strength, the power of balancing the mental faculties; Scorpio (TTL) the generative organs and the procreative attributes; Sagittarius ( )
2the hips and thighs, the seat or foundation of volitional force, the migratory instincts; Capricorn ( VS) the knees, tokens of humble sub¬ mission to the higher powers; Aquarius (£?) the legs and ankles or active powers of movement and locomotion; and lastly, Pisces (X ) the feet, the foundation of the whole frame, which should ever be capable of finding and sustaining its own level unaided, lest the grand human temple fall to the ground. Thus we begin with fire and ter¬ minate with water. These constitute the two poles of the human magnet. Note: To obtain the celestial application of the above, the points must be reversed; north becomes south; east becomes west, and so on. 256 THE LIGHT OF EGYPT man's PLANETARY ORGANISM The Union of the Soul and Stars. CHAPTER VII THE NATURE AND INFLUENCE OF THE PLANETS
3Before describing the nature and influence of the planets as known to the initiates of Hermetic Philosophy, it is necessary to point out to the reader the difference between the nature of a planet and a constellation. The twelve signs constitute the innate, latent possi¬ bilities of the organism, and as such represent the constitution as a whole. In this light we have considered them in the previous chap¬ ter. While on the other hand, the planets constitute the active forces which arouse these latent possibilities. In this duplex action of sign and planet, both natures come into play and produce the various results of external life. Man, the microcosm, is merely the sounding board, so to say, the re-acting point for their ethereal and magnetic vibrations. Further, while the twelve signs represent the human or¬ ganism as a form containing latent possibilities; the sun, moon, and planets, represent the spirit, soul, and senses, of that organism. Man consists of body, soul, and spirit, as described in Section II, Chap. II. As at present manifested, he has five physical senses as stated in Sec¬ tion III, Chap. IV. The constellations are the body; the Moon is the soul; the Sun is the spirit; and the five planets; Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Mercury, represent and express the five physical senses. It is in this light that the reader must consider the various natures of the planetary influx, described in this and the succeeding chapters. A great many students of the mystical science fall into serious error through failing to grasp this relation of the stars and the planets.
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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