Thoughts on Scorpio

October 23 - November 22, 2002

Key Phrases:

The word of the Personality: “Let Maya flourish and let deception rule.”

The word of the Soul: “Warrior I am, and from the battle I emerge triumphant.”

Scorpio rules the Path of Discipleship. (Pg. 360)

In Scorpio the disciple undergoes those tests which will enable him to take the second initiation and demonstrate that the desire nature is subdued and conquered and that the lower nature is (by being lifted up in the air, i.e., into heaven) capable of reaching the goal for this world period, and that from the earthy foundations of Scorpio the personality can be so tested that it shows fitness for the world service demanded in Aquarius. (Pg. 143)

The three tests in Scorpio concern the three aspects of the human being as they fuse and blend upon the physical plane.  They are:

Tests of appetite/physical plane

1. Sex--the relation of the pairs of opposites.  These can be selfishly utilized or divinely blended.

2. Physical comfort--life conditions, selfishly appropriated.

3. Money--selfishly cornered.

Tests of desire/emotional plane

1. Fear--which conditions activity today

2. Hate--which is a factor in conditioning relationships

3. Ambition--conditioning objectives.

Tests of lower critical mind/mental plane

1. Pride--which is intellectual satisfaction, making the mind the barrier to soul control.

2. Separativeness--which is the isolated attitude and which makes the mind the barrier to right group relationships.

3. Cruelty--which is satisfaction with personality methods and which makes the mind the instrument of the sense of power.

When these faults are realized and are overcome, the result is twofold:  the establishing of right relations with the soul and also with the environment.  These two results are the goal of all tests in Scorpio. (Pg. 205/6)

The Exoteric and Esoteric Ruler is Mars:

Mars is definitely the planet which rules and controls the physical vehicle.  In Scorpio, the result of all the struggle carried forward during the pilgrimage around the zodiac is brought to a point of climax through the activity of Mars.   The disciple has now to demonstrate the strength, character and quality which he has unfolded and developed within himself during his long pilgrimage.... All aspects of the lower nature are involved in this crisis,  and the tests applied involve the form nature--gross and subtle, integrated and potent..  The effect of Mars is largely mass effect and group results, producing great struggles but leading finally to great revelation.... In Scorpio, it is the revelation of the vision of liberation and service; .. . It must never be forgotten that Mars establishes relations between the opposites and is a beneficent and not a malefic factor, as is so often supposed. ... (Pg. 210/11)

The Hierarchical Ruler is Mercury:

We shall find that Scorpio rules and governs the fourth Creative Hierarchy, the human,  from the angle of the soul and not from the angle of the lower nature.  The final struggle in Scorpio only takes place when the point of balance between soul and body has been reached in Libra and it is in Scorpio that the preponderance of spiritual energy is imposed upon the lower personal forces.  Scorpio governs "the initiates", which is the true esoteric name of man, and through its hierarchical planetary ruler, the Sons of Mind, the Messengers of Deity are revealed, but it is through Mars and the Martian activity that the revelation comes about. (Pg. 211)

Interpretation:

We begin the Sun’s passage through the sign of Scorpio with both rulers in the sign of Libra.  This puts a definite focus on the issues of balance, harmony and right relationships in all of our activities.  This energy encompasses balance in our daily activities in the material world as well as balance and harmony in our pursuits of spiritual goals and objectives.  The current placement of Mars in Libra offers an opportunity to all spiritual workers to hold on to thoughts of peace and harmony on the planet.   The war-like tendencies of Mars are lessened during its passage through Libra and we can all take advantage of this in our spiritual work.   With Mercury in Libra, we all have the chance to communicate our thoughts and opinions concerning the current planetary trends.   We can become links for global thought as we communicate the Law of Right Human Relations by both our thoughts and our actions.

On November 1^st Mercury enters the sign of Scorpio, which will intensify our mental focus.   This is a potent position for Mercury as it presents the opportunity for mental power.  Our strongly-held opinions become “more so” during this time.  The tests of Scorpio become activated for us to deal with.  Mercury carries the energy of the Fourth Ray, the ray of Harmony through Conflict, and this holds the key to our successfully handling the mental intensity that surfaces at this time.  

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The thoughts for pondering are taken from Esoteric Astrology by Alice Bailey, with permission of Lucis Publishing Company.  For more about Lucis Trust, see www.lucistrust.org .

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