The Sun in Esoteric Astrology
Artwork by Jean-Luc Bozzoli
Esoteric Ruler of Leo
Planet of the Second Ray
The Sun is the source of physical consciousness - the self conscious ~I~ and serves to sensitise and activate the self in relation to its environment. The Heart of the Sun stimulates and enlivens Soul awareness. In essence, the Sun’s purpose is to act as a vehicle for the Second Ray. This takes place physically, on the Soul level and spiritually.
The Sun in the Signs
In esoteric astrology, the primary purposes of the Sun sign are as follows:
1. It reveals the energies, temperament, and characteristics of the present incarnation.
2. It speaks about he natures of the personality life and the ~equipment~ brought in from previous lifetimes in order to live out the current lifetime.
3. It is the force field through which the personality activates itself so that it comes to a realisation of its own consciousness.
4. It reveals those indications which point to the Ray makeup of the personality.
The esoteric significance of the Sun in the Signs
SUN IN ARIES
Through Aries expression on the First and Seventh Rays, the Second Ray substance of the Sun has the opportunity to move from the realm of the Spirit/Will/Power down through all the lower planes. The same is true in terms of the ~return journey~ from matter back to Spirit - the Will-To-good of the Father manifests through Aries as the ~Will-to-Be~.
Soul level Purpose
To be a fertile field of fire, clearing the environment in order to initiate a new phase of the Plan.
SUN IN TAURUS
Self-consciousness takes root in the desire nature, which must be irradiated with Love/wisdom so that it may be a fecund experience for the Will. The Second Ray is working through a Fourth Ray force field. It seeks to express itself as beauty in form, and as harmony through those conflicts which arise when anchoring Light in matter. This is a clue as to why fire and earth are often incompatible on the personality level.
Soul level Purpose
To add magnetic attraction to an initiating idea so that matter will form around it, giving the necessary substance for life on Earth.
SUN IN GEMINI
Harmonising Will and Form through intelligently applied Love is very much the orientation of this combination of energies. This is pure Second Ray, and thus produces the activity of self-awareness through the blending of any opposing forces.
Soul level Purpose
To serve as a vehicle for communicating the Law of Right Human Relations.
SUN IN CANCER
With this placement, one’s activity centers around creating an environment for the nurturing of form. The Second Ray energy of the Sun expresses itself through the Third and the Seventh Rays. Love combines with Intelligence to produce a fertile matrix for the birthing into the environment of whatever may be needed by the individual. This may then be distributed wherever and however it is required to fulfill the soul’s purpose.
Soul level Purpose
To anchor a continuous foundation of resources and establish a network by which to distribute them.
SUN IN LEO
Esoteric and Exoteric Ruler
The Ray of Love/Wisdom becomes expressed as the dynamic fixity of purpose through the First Ray Orientation of Leo. This is carried forth into the minds of men through Venus, Lord of the Fifth Ray, upon which Leo also manifests. The planet/sign combination of the Sun and Leo is the only one which maintains itself on personality, Soul and Spirit levels. This allows the unfoldment of consciousness to proceed in a direct fashion from the Will of ~God~ to the ~little wills of men~.
Soul level Purpose
To create opportunities for the expression of consciousness, both individually and for humanity. The latter is achieved through group purpose via Leo’s polar opposite, Aquarius.
SUN IN VIRGO
A very Love-filled state, in which the Second Ray energy of the Sun expresses itself through the Second and Sixth Ray orientation of this sign. The Sixth brings about the one-pointed devotion and the necessary strife {through the energies of Mars and Neptune} so that the Work of consciousness may proceed.
Soul level Purpose
To provide the necessary forms through which consciousness may do the work of the Healer and bring a greater sense of wholeness into manifestation.
SUN IN LIBRA
An interlude in the expression of consciousness in which one is neither totally linked to personality or, totally to Soul. A place to balance, consider and choose. The Sun falls, as Libra modifies the outgoing urge of Aries to manifest, as well as the fixed focus for the creative use of the Will found in Leo.
Soul level Purpose
To hold opposing forces in check so that greater awareness may be achieved equally by all. This is usually accomplished through the expression of ideas {Third Ray} and their distribution in society {Uranus}
SUN IN SCORPIO
The incarnation is always involved with some form of conflict, which gives the individual the opportunity to observe and express his or her own inner batter for personality dominance. The interlude of Libra is over; the Dweller on the Threshold appears. The reorientation of the desire nature will instigate a process by which attachment to the lower selves will have to be released. The soul excises and regenerates the empty space provided by the ~death~ of the personality.
Soul level Purpose
To be a catalyst for the transformation of others, and by so doing, to transform the ego; an opportunity for Grace.
SUN IN SAGITTARIUS
Many influences are at work at once; the twofold purposes of the Higher and lower selves need to be resolved. A battle ensues, highlighting this duality through the fourth Ray. Once has the urge to cultivate the mind through the Fifth Ray, and the profound need to have a mission in life through the devotional aspects of the Sixth.
Soul level Purpose
To gain control of the personality so that it may become the perfect ~steed~ for the soul’s Goal. To teach the ways of walking the Path.
SUN IN CAPRICORN
Love/Wisdom expresses itself through the creation of those mental structures needed to carry forth and distribute the Will of the Plan into the world of form. This is very much the result of the interplay between the Second Ray of the Sun and the First, Third and Seventh Ray lines of manifestation of Capricorn.
Soul level Purpose
To culminate self-consciousness in the awareness of collective purpose. To shoulder this responsibility so that others may be supported in their efforts to serve.
SUN IN AQUARIUS
Potent self consciousness is strongly diminished in this sign, thus the individualising aspect of the Will is in detriment. Yet from the centre of Leo’s Light, Aquarius awakens into the consciousness of a transcending whole. It can thus be said that group consciousness is ~exalted~ in the Water Bearer’s sign.
Soul level Purpose
To create those human links and contacts that allow the Love/ Wisdom of the solar system to be expressed very specifically through the human mind. In a sense, this is an example of the pure human spirit in manifestation. (The Fifth Ray acts very potently here, as it is a vehicle for both Leo and Aquarius}
SUN IN PISCES
In this incarnation, one seeks to dissolve all separatist thoughts, feelings and actions into a universal matrix so that through human aspiration and effort, the Soul may emerge to carry more Light. The quality of this Light is Love/Wisdom, and the pathway of its expression is through devotion. Self-sacrifice allows the greater to replace the lesser, and the seed is sown for tomorrow.
Soul level Purpose
To undergo those tests of awakening which allow one to identify with the diversity of human experience while serving the Wholeness of the One Soul.
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