ASTROLOGY -- PART ONE

In this article the Master wishes to instruct us in the "Science" of Astrology.

A Materialistic Age

I wish to say a few words about the science of astrology. I use the word science, although on your Earth today there are few who would apply the term "science" to this subject. Why is this?? Firstly, you live, as you know, in a very materialistic Age. You have been through the Piscean Age and, as you now enter the Aquarian Age, so the traits, the habits and the ways of life of the Pisceans are still with you.

The Piscean, if he could not see, touch, or otherwise obtain physical proof of something, was not easily convinced of its existence, and therefore his awreness of life was limited to the surroundings of his Earth. He might have been aware that the stars and the planets were above. He might have been inquisitive enough to wonder why they were there, to measure their brightness, to estimate their size, to compare one with another and to calculate their distance from the Earth using earthly measurements, but that was all. He did not, because he could not conceive of it, think of the influence that the vibrations of those orbs, which he viewed from the Earth, could have on him.

Things Are To Change

Nevertheless, there are some who live in this World today who, even though they were born in the Piscean Age, through the use of astrology in past lives have incarnated again in this life bringing with them that wisdom, that belief in the influence of the Cosmos. They have kept the science of astrology alive throughout their incarnations in the World during the past two thousand years for, truly, astrology has not been in the forefront of Humanity´s consciousness during those years. Now, with the New Age dawning, things are to change, and astrology will once agin take its correct place and assume its rightful importance alongside all the other factors in Humanity´s life. Humanity will realise the importance of, the need for and the effect of astrology.

Vibrations of the Cosmos

Let us begin then by trying to define what astrology is. Astrology is the science of the vibrations of the Cosmos on the Earth. Everything that exists vibrates and depending upon the strength of the source from which the vibration comes, the effect of that vibration is felt by everything within its range which is receptive to its frequency. Even as you sit reading these words you are being influenced by not only the other parts of your Solar Body, the planets, but by influences from beyond them. The most recognisable influences which are felt on Earth are obviously the vibrations of the planets within your Solar Body.

Importance of the Planets

The influences that come from the other planets of your Solar Body are important. You live within that Body and, just as the organs of your own physical body affect you, so the organs of the Solar Body, the planets, affect the Earth most strongly. You are linked within the casing of the Solar Body and its influence, especially the influence of the Sun, the dwelling place of your Creator´s spirit, is important. If the astrology of the ancients was taught today you would know, as is your birthright, the correct influences and the importance of the planets and the part that each of those organs plays in the Solar Body. You would know how, and when, they acted, the manner in which they acted and how their power and influence could be used or, if it was not desired, avoided. The true science of astrology disappeared centuries ago, and Humanity has to rediscover it in the New Age. This it will do.

The Correct Approach

Many people in your World today think of the most important part of astrology as being a means of foretelling the future. This is not so!! It is only a small part which Humanity, with its innate curiosity and because it lacks true spirituality and seeks to find answers from without rather than within, seizes onto a means of discovering its future. So perhaps we had better examine this approach to astrology.

Solar Time

The time when you are born is important. You are not born by chance. If the parents of the child permit it, and if modern medicine does not intervene, a child is born at a precise moment in time, in Solar time that is, not Earth time. That child, after it has evolved and grown to manhood or womanhood, will also die at a precise moment in Solar time, again, if Humanity does not intervene. The times of coming and going are important, and in as much as astrology, as you call it, defines them it is worthy of attention.

Part Two follows....

This article is from "The Fantastic Teachings of Ramala".