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1It must also be borne in mind, that; when considering the actual influences at work in a given horoscope; those signs only which con¬ tain one or more planets will be the dominant forces within the con¬ stitution; mental, physical, or both; according to the plane occupied by the person. To ascertain the particular plane a person occupies, is a very difficult matter with most students. It can only be gauged and understood by those who possess the interior senses of the soul in such an advanced state as to be capable of spiritual perception, either of sight or feeling. Therefore, the perfect astrologer is the perfect man. There are, however, many degrees of perfection; and the reader, ized by CiOO^lc 258 THE LIGHT OF EGYPT as well as the writer, must feel thankful for the degree which he may already possess; and set to work in real earnest to attain a still greater degree of spiritual perfection. THE SUN G The symbolical aspect of the glorious orb of day, undoubtedly, first occupied the attention, veneration, and worship, of the primitive races of mankind. Every thing in Nature depends absolutely upon the presence, and kindly support of the shining sun, for its existence and life. The literal interpretation of the Hebrew name for the sun, Ashahed, is “the all bountiful fire;” which is perfectly in harmony with the solar orb.
2It is utterly impossible, in the brief space at our command, to give even the remotest conception of the innumerable ramifications con¬ nected with the various mythologies which typify the sun. We will, therefore, only add that Osiris of Egypt, Chrishna of India, Belus of Chaldea, and Ormazd of Persia, are merely different personifications of the sun. Kabbalistically, the Sun represents the central spiritual source of all. It is the divine Ego of the grand man, and therefore, signifies the spiritual potentialities of creative power. It is the great I AM of all things; both spiritual and temporal; and is, in itself, the grand con¬ servatory of Life, Light and Love. Upon the esoteric planisphere, the Sun becomes the great archangel Michael, who defeats Satan and tramples upon the head of the serpent of matter; and thenceforward, guards the way of life and immortality, with the flaming swords of solar power. In this sense the sun represents the positive, aggressive, controlling forces of the cosmos, as the forces of the sun are electric.
3Astrologically considered, the Sun constitutes the central life prin¬ ciple of all physical things. His influx determines the absolute measure of physical vitality within each human organism. When the solar ray is not vitiated by the discordant configurations of malefic stars, the individual then bom, will enjoy a sound constitution; more especially so, if the sun at the moment of birth is between the ascendant and meridian; or, in other words, during the increase of the diurnal sun¬ shine, which is from sunrise to noon. Upon the Intellectual Plane, the Sun governs the higher group of the selfish sentiments and lower group of the moral qualities; the forTHE NATURE AND INFLUENCE OF THE STARS 259 mer, represented by firmness and self esteem; and the latter, by hope and conscientiousness. Those dominated by this influx are the natural born leaders of mankind. By their high-minded presence, they pro¬ claim their “right divine to govern.” They are proud and ambitious, yet magnanimous and noble. Hating all mean, petty and sordid ac¬ tions, they express the very highest form of true dignified manhood. Upon the Physical Plane, the position of the sun in the horoscope is one of vital importance; for on this, in a male natus, hangs the vital thread of life. If evil rays concentrate thereon; the life will be of short duration; unless counteracting aspects intervene.
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.
1It must also be borne in mind, that; when considering the actual influences at work in a given horoscope; those signs only which con¬ tain one or more planets will be the dominant forces within the con¬ stitution; mental, physical, or both; according to the plane occupied by the person. To ascertain the particular plane a person occupies, is a very difficult matter with most students. It can only be gauged and understood by those who possess the interior senses of the soul in such an advanced state as to be capable of spiritual perception, either of sight or feeling. Therefore, the perfect astrologer is the perfect man. There are, however, many degrees of perfection; and the reader, ized by CiOO^lc 258 THE LIGHT OF EGYPT as well as the writer, must feel thankful for the degree which he may already possess; and set to work in real earnest to attain a still greater degree of spiritual perfection. THE SUN G The symbolical aspect of the glorious orb of day, undoubtedly, first occupied the attention, veneration, and worship, of the primitive races of mankind. Every thing in Nature depends absolutely upon the presence, and kindly support of the shining sun, for its existence and life. The literal interpretation of the Hebrew name for the sun, Ashahed, is “the all bountiful fire;” which is perfectly in harmony with the solar orb.
2It is utterly impossible, in the brief space at our command, to give even the remotest conception of the innumerable ramifications con¬ nected with the various mythologies which typify the sun. We will, therefore, only add that Osiris of Egypt, Chrishna of India, Belus of Chaldea, and Ormazd of Persia, are merely different personifications of the sun. Kabbalistically, the Sun represents the central spiritual source of all. It is the divine Ego of the grand man, and therefore, signifies the spiritual potentialities of creative power. It is the great I AM of all things; both spiritual and temporal; and is, in itself, the grand con¬ servatory of Life, Light and Love. Upon the esoteric planisphere, the Sun becomes the great archangel Michael, who defeats Satan and tramples upon the head of the serpent of matter; and thenceforward, guards the way of life and immortality, with the flaming swords of solar power. In this sense the sun represents the positive, aggressive, controlling forces of the cosmos, as the forces of the sun are electric.
3Astrologically considered, the Sun constitutes the central life prin¬ ciple of all physical things. His influx determines the absolute measure of physical vitality within each human organism. When the solar ray is not vitiated by the discordant configurations of malefic stars, the individual then bom, will enjoy a sound constitution; more especially so, if the sun at the moment of birth is between the ascendant and meridian; or, in other words, during the increase of the diurnal sun¬ shine, which is from sunrise to noon. Upon the Intellectual Plane, the Sun governs the higher group of the selfish sentiments and lower group of the moral qualities; the forTHE NATURE AND INFLUENCE OF THE STARS 259 mer, represented by firmness and self esteem; and the latter, by hope and conscientiousness. Those dominated by this influx are the natural born leaders of mankind. By their high-minded presence, they pro¬ claim their “right divine to govern.” They are proud and ambitious, yet magnanimous and noble. Hating all mean, petty and sordid ac¬ tions, they express the very highest form of true dignified manhood. Upon the Physical Plane, the position of the sun in the horoscope is one of vital importance; for on this, in a male natus, hangs the vital thread of life. If evil rays concentrate thereon; the life will be of short duration; unless counteracting aspects intervene.
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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