Sabian Symbols: A newly formed continent

A newly formed continent

This universal idea is best expressed through planets in

Taurus 19 (18°- 19°)

PURE RECEPTIVITY
​When the mind is open then spirit can enter
"Pure receptivity that sponsors spiritual breakthrough"

A mind that is free of the constriction of staunch belief and moralistic attitudes is free to be spontaneous. Then it is responsive to unconscious upwellings of inspiration creating new thoughts - out of which new realities can emerge and rise up.

Rudhyar:
A NEW CONTINENT RISING OUT OF THE OCEAN

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​A new continent rising out of the ocean

Originality

A newly formed continent

Changing things takes power

Raw substance emerges on earth through the interaction of unimaginable forces that can push tectonic plates into mountain ranges and form new continents. Within each individual the same potency is available; those who claim it have access to awesome creative power – the originality which brings new matter into existence.

The very ground of our existence is shaped by personal experience to conform to our desires. In other words, at this intensity of passionate involvement with life at its most basic level, substance is shifted to conform to the intention of individual will. That which is substantial, and that which is not, are continually shifting and changing, one into the other. Matter and energy interchange throughout eternity, in a long, slow, endless dance without limits of expression. Through cycle upon cycle, reality is reworked into different demonstrations of form by the constant process of recreation. The human mind, when exercised by consciousness, can stimulate these foundation-level shifts in reality.

Doing so is both evidence of, and the celebration of, our ability to connect with both physical and cosmic worlds. This is the exact purpose of human existence, to be the bridge between spirit and matter.

Constantly re-establish

This is none other than the dramatic exposition of a profound cosmic truth – that humanity has the ability to constantly re-establish itself, and transform its complete character and circumstances, according to whatever new powers and opportunities may present themselves to whosoever is ready and willing to grasp the nettle and claim such authority.

Unlikely as it may sound, the entire face of the universe is subject to this process. It takes a mighty confidence to know and trust this, yet with such confidence, we can remodel our own reality entirely.

However it is necessary to balance power with wisdom. Just because we can does not mean that we should. Our genius to exert influence has its own risks – the danger is that we could find cause for upset in everything and simply construct a life of futile turmoil trying to fix what is not broken or what cannot be changed.

At a very high degree of attainment, the individual will experience this capability as the gift to establish a link into the absolute stream of life force that descends through the crown as a flow of energy and comes to rest eventually in the origination of entirely new version of substantial materiality.

Commentary from Rochelle Beaty
​Rebirth and evolution. Change and cycles taking place that form new realities.  New opportunities arising.  Things that once were hidden are now revealed.  A great push in the evolution of humanity and the planet earth.  As we are pushed to evolve so is our planet.  

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Advanced Level: Elven Star Analysis

​Although we can find relevance in some way to all 360 degrees, each degree resonates particularly, and mysteriously, with the 6 other points of its Elven Star and clues, from the 7 Words System, and the Sabian Journey, are shown in the text below. This fourth degree of the Expression "Awakening" is the Realisation principle.

The scope of Taurus 19 is "pure receptivity sponsoring spiritual breakthrough", and its means of expansion is Libra 23, "Speaking out what we know to be true". Its preferred path, Pisces 27, "See your life as the fulfilment of desire", leads to its principle challenge, found in Virgo 1, "Learning what is significant on our lives".

Awareness of its spiritual purpose is described in Aquarius 6, "Channelling ancient archetypes in your own unique fashion", which generates the feedback found in Cancer 10, "Undergoing intense training in self-improvement" and thus the evolutionary gateway offered by Sagittarius 14, "Reclaiming old teachings that pass the test of time". 

​(This list will differ slightly from your Elven Star points unless your degree is exact, such as Taurus 15:00 not Taurus 15:39)