" Though the mountain and the daisy, the man, the horse, and a piece of iron, are composed of one ultimate atomic substance, we do not say that the daisy is a finer form of iron. Similarly it is impossible to explain in words the change or difference in physical matter when it is broken up into desire-stuff. If there were no difference it would be amenable to the laws of the Physical World, which it is not." - Max Heindel
In order for me to understand and embrace the philosophy and the science of Astrology I have began my learning from a knowledge and a desire towards faith that something exists through the study of the seven worlds and its relationship to life on earth. Spiritual Astrology concerns itself with the stella forces that exist and exercising our free will power, we may direct life as we wish, in harmony with laws of nature.
Astrology is a method to determine cosmic relationships as a whole.
Astrology is a method to determine cosmic relationships as a whole.
My search for a master or a christian mystic whose own study had a somewhat close match to my uneducated "feelings" was realized when reading the life work of Max Heindel. Max Heindel ultimately founded the Rosicrucian Fellowships following many years of research, learning and developing his scriptures that were largely as a result of his own experiences throughout his life. His devotion to the education and therefore self destiny is evident in each and every piece of study material that was written and distributed to his students during the early 20th century.
The principle message of faith in the spiritual, in astrology that combine science of astronomy is interwoven in his brilliant series of letters and study material that was distributed to his students in the years just prior to his death.
Although I am a beginner student and in the first modules of this journey of faith and trust, it is my belief that the celestial bodies do influence the lives of those who inhabit earth, the nature of order and the affairs of the living and breathing . This is not born out of misguided emotion or desire, but one that is proven through science. My direct intention is to replicate justice to the interpretation and the seriousness of Max Heindel's work and that of his followers. To achieve this I will present in order of my study schedule an overview of his teaching and what I have learned from this. The purpose again is not to sell, or mislead, rather to enlighten and increase mine and your knowledge of the individual power that exists within our own birth right.
Fundamentally, according to Elman Bacher, Astrology is an exact science because: Every factor in a correctly calculated horoscope is a symbolic representation of an exact and impartial effect of a specific cause. It represents the cosmic and immutable law of cause and effect operating in the conditions and experiences of a human being on his progress of many incarnations. Nothing in a correctly calculated horoscope is there by chance, accident, heredity, or whim of blind fate. Every planetary position and aspect is one factor of the subject's soul body, one phase of his consciousness, one milestone on his spiritual path.
Prior to commencing my first set of lessons, I was asked to complete a preliminary reading and assignment that included a lesson on the solar system , the Seven Worlds and their spiritual relationship to those on earth and beyond.
The beginning, the manifestation, the great being, as described by use of many words, the god, the spark , the expansion of gas and so on need not take up too much thought, as to me, I exist, so do you, and we will again. In order for me to connect to the belief of this being, I must build on what is evident. The evolution of man kind, the cause and effect of nature, the evidence of the universe, the planets that circle our sun, our moon and the changes in density, birth and death of all living beings, all matters life within the universe, supports the very concept of astrology as a science and a lasting terminology for spiritual belief.
The World of Virgin Spirits and world of Divine Spirits, is differentiated by the spark of flame, though prior to the journey to the beginning of time and distance. The seven worlds are described as holding different planes of existence, of varying density and vibrations. The are not separated by space or distance, as they are states of spirit matter.
Therefore the great being influence and occupy their own realm and those of greater density including our world. These seven worlds are subdivided into seven regions, the planes of evolution of the solar system where God threefold lives.
So a solar system is born in degrees of development. At the beginning the highest level worked at these as the lowest levels were least evolved. The least intelligent and evolved, the more dependent upon outside help, later some of the less evolved carried the work a little further.
As evolution occurs the less that is required of the spirit world and therefore evolution continues. Self consciousness is awakened. The matter known as Virgin Spirits is second highest in the seven worlds. It has divine consciousness, but no sub consciousness. The creative mind, the power obtained by evolution.
Further evolution is carried into the third world of Divine Spirits and is mostly oblivious to the outer condition, as like man when in a deep trance.
The Life Spirits, the forth world, relate to the ego, the solar logo, the home of individuality and is related to Libra in astrological terms. It home to Christ. It is the higher memory of nature. The heart of the cosmos pattern and the source of existence. Some say it is the musical harmony.
Note: The world Christ means the annotated "one" and we are all "one" !!!
If we consider these world are invisible, and that we all have potential to see but we must understand that it is due to our latency to our finer and higher senses, but capable if trained adequately. It is with this in mind that we must be careful of placing too much trust in the clairvoyant who may not have the credentials nor experience in seeing.
The higher worlds are the causes or the force and will not understand the physical world, our world until we know the others.
Often those interested in the higher worlds disregard the power of the physical world. Again there is a balance and a respect required for the evolution, the relationship and the historical empirical and anecdotal evidence of worlds, the cosmos that influence our universe.
The fifth world is the world of abstract thought and is astrologically related to Scorpio. It is the world of tone.
The sixth and closest world to the etheric and chemical world of the physical, our world, is known as the world of desire.
The force is quickened to move in this and that way with desire, wishes, passion and feelings. It is the home of archangels and is the memory of nature and the symbol of Aquarius. We will discus the principles of the Aquarius Age and the evolution of the ages and its influence on the world, as described by Max Heindel in later posts.
The worlds of matter, physical, thought and desire are constantly mirroring the spirit worlds. We must also consider that man is a complex being who possesses the lowest, the most dense to the highest or subtle energy. A dense body is the vehicle to fetch and carry, whereas the vital body is the energy the ether. This is where the clairvoyant may see visions just outside of our body. The desire body is emotion and is the finer vehicle of energy.
One may question my need, my burning thirst for knowledge. It is a desire, a passion that one must possess in order to find ones purposes, ones answers and ones evolution. This man had no desire to gain power of his followers, rather, in my view, I have faith after reading his letters, some of his literature, that his intention was to educate, to use the power that is within us. The power of knowledge, the occult science that proves to me, the seeing, the believing.
Max's Heindel's teaching also, and importantly provides me, the beginner student, with a truth, a trust in the knowledge that I can blend the heart and the mind through uniting what I see in the physical and what I cannot in the spiritual worlds.
The Rosicrucian purpose and philosophy is highlighting a logical explanation that is both reasonable and intellectual, yet does not abuse the power of the spiritual and the natural order of the seven worlds.
To become a master of self, to creatively use my experience, as I study, for the truthful causes, impact and effects, not simply for the knowledge, but an inward enlightenment and trust in what I cannot see.
My first group of lessons will be significant as I aim to understand, the astrological signs, the houses, the geometry and the science associated with time, and its importance to an accurate natal, or birth chart.
In closing this post, I have condensed the past three days and countless hours of study in what will be the most signifcant work of passion that I have undertaken in my life to-date. Intense, yet absolutely fits with something I feel is right and just.
I would pleased to receive invites for discussion, as I am a student of life and do consider a sharing of feelings, thoughts and debate helpful in my quest to learn to create my own destiny that is in balanced with the physical and the unseen worlds of the universe, and the cosmos.
Kes xxx
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