Libra Sabian Symbols |
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Libra - Transfiguration and Reconstruction
From Rudhyar's Schematic: Collectivisation Libra to Pisces Group-Integration Libra to Sagittarius Transfiguration Libra 1-15 Reconstruction Libra 16 - 30 |
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TRANSFIGURATION - ACTION
At this Autumnal point of the year's cycle we see the beginning of the greater darkness. Since the Spring, light has been in ascendancy and supportive of individual self-expression, and now the journey begins towards collectivisation. Through the process we eventually become aware of ourselves as part of the group consciousness of our kind. No longer a tiny speck of humanity, we identify with humanity as a whole - and this begins by identifying the form of a perfect example. The butterfly is no longer a worm and, pinned and preserved, it cannot degenerate - it is the representative archetype of all butterflies that have been transformed and learned how to fly. |
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Libra 6 - 10 |
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TRANSFIGURATION - CULTURAL IMPLICATIONS
The mind of a realised being is a force of Nature and is certain to generate struggle and opposition inexact equal measure to its power. Thus is maintained dynamic cosmic equilibrium. The seeker learns to protect themselves, and how to regroup after a setback, taking time to reflect upon lessons learned and imperfections of approach. We always meet resistance and failures to some degree and the simple question to ask ourselves is this: 'How could I have done that better?'. Then, after a pause to relax and reflect, the eternal dance moves again into its outward expressive aspect. |
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TRANSFIGURATION - INDIVIDUAL IMPLICATIONS
In order to bring about dimensional shifts in self-awareness there is a very definite process to undertake. We take instruction, and inevitably give instruction too, yet we learn to extract from what we learn that which we find of importance. We must also find a way to lighten our minds and not get too burdened down by the heaviness of the past. The future is ours to imagine and we cannot expect joy if we are driven; we must have an inner journey too, one where feelings of lightness and freedom are celebrated. Such is the rhythm of being alive, the struggle and surrender of all existence pushing and pulling, then letting go. |
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RECONSTRUCTION - ACTION
To defend our vulnerabilities we build walls - as true for the ego protecting the psyche as a fortress protecting our farms and houses. The seeker travels away from such protections, entering dangerous areas of the unconscious risking breakdown, and there are breakdowns. Constant rebuilding and reworking, of personality, of belief, and of circumstances, is par for the course, and this yet will lead us to contemplative peace. To be able to effect change takes more than belligerence or calm wisdom, it requires us to be part of a new initiative that stimulates a group to act together, and to make steady progress building upon what went before rather than creating radical ruptures at the foundation level of reality. |
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RECONSTRUCTION - CULTURAL IMPLICATIONS
In our willingness to reconstruct our lives we learn how to immerse ourselves fully into the sea of unconsciousness and bring wisdom back to life - the willingness to serve, the ability to foretell and the confidence to proclaim. We shift up a gear and our eyes are opened; we notice how the act of perception is creative. How we look is more important than what we look for or what we look at. |
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Libra 26 - 30 |
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RECONSTRUCTION - INDIVIDUAL IMPLICATIONS
The path of knowledge is a study of how to be and what to do. We may be taught that Love is the absolute idea, and yet Will is ever-present as both a distraction and as an examination. Can we? Will we? We must access transcendental states to escape the bind of duality; life is not defined by right and wrong, good and bad and we need to see that clearly. As we look we notice that we are part of something much bigger and more wondrous and we choose to participate fully in its history and future. This is what enables us to realise the difference between empty cleverness and compassionate wisdom |