ASTROLOGY -- PART THREE

All Astrology on the Earth is computed on Humanity´s time. Humanity bases its calendar year on the Earth revolving around the Sun and, as scientists now know, this is not accurate.

The Time Factor

The one factor which I have not mentioned so far, as I do not wish to confuse what is already a slightly complicated subect, is the all important question of time. Now all astrology on the Earth is computed on Humanity´s time. Humanity bases its calendar year on the Earth revolving around the Sun and, as scientists now know, this is not accurate. As they refine their measurements of time, so they have had to refine the length of a year. Therefore in a subject so precise as astrology to use Hmanity´s time must lead to inaccuracies.

Humanity´s time is not true time, or, as I would call it, spiritual time. If Humanity, which is perhaps aware that the Earth is quickening on its evolving spiral and that time is speeding up, could measure time correctly, it would know the true influence of the planets and could predict what is to happen. But, because it is unable to conceive of any time outside of Earth time, it is unable to do this. This again -- the inability to see beyond his Earth -- is a trait of the Piscean.

Seek The Knowledge

So, as you walk your path in life, it is important that you realise that the planets do influence you. Seek in your own meditation to find what the influences of the planets are; as knowledge is released to you, seek to draw out the meaning and the influence of each planet. Then, when the almanac tell you that a planet is to appear, if you look for the influence, and expect it, you will find it and recognise it, and can then use it or avoid it as you so choose. But you must be aware of it and look for it. It is no good standing outside at night and saying "There is Venus; I wonder what it is doing to me", for truly it is doing very little to you!

Other Solar Influences

Yet another factor which I have not mentioned so far is the influence of Solar Bodies beyond your own. Your Solar Body is influenced by other Solar Bodies which, as you are a part of your Solar Body, must, of course, also affect you. So you are subject not only to planetary influences but also to influences beyond the planets which, although Humanity is barely aware of them, are of just as much importance.

When you consider the power of your Solar Logos, and as you look up in the sky and realise that even with your little physical eyes you can see thousands of Suns, you will begin to appreciate the complexity of astrology. It take a great mind, an open mind, an inspired mind, to comprehend the nature, the boundaries, the importance and the correct use of astrology.

Live In The Now

For the time being, therefore, you on Earth should concern yourselves with the most important influences on your physical body as you lead your everyday lives, and these are the influences of the Sun and the planets. Also, do not forget your own satellite, the Moon, which revolves around you, for it also influences you. It is difficult, I know, but try not to be conditioned by the particular power which Humanity has ascribed in the past to a planet. As you have been told many times, do not live in the past. The past is not necessarily correct. More evolved beings will see a more evolved influence. For example, If Humanity was to say that the influence or power of a planet was love, think of how many interpretations you all can place on the word "love".

Influence of Astrology

Remember that planetary influences, whilst indeed they have been responsible for some of the great happenings in your World, have also been wrongly attributed as being the cause of other events. Remember that astrology influences, but cannot change, Humanity´s will; IT IMPELS BUT DOES NOT COMPEL, for you all have that divine gift of free choice. Remember that the influences of the planets are important. They do influence the glands and spiritual centres (chakras) in your body, they do affect your physical casing, they do affect your spiritual work and life, but, like any other powers that exist in the Cosmos, they have to be understood, learnt, tested and, moreover, invoked!

Research and Measure

The problems that Humanity has in the World today would be halved overnight if only it would understand the influences of the planets on it. If only Humanity would not scoff and make fun of the one source of knowledge that could truly help it, if only your governments, which spend so much money on making weapons, were to spend just a little on researching into the planets, not by sending rockets to them but by measuring their vibrations and their influence on the Earth, you would achieve a great deal. It is a fascinating Universe in which you live. It is so immense that you cannot conceive of it. You can hardly conceive of your Solar Body. You may, perhaps, in your more evolved bodies be aware of life on the other planets, but what lies beyond them?? In astrology, if you did but know it, you have the key to Creation.

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

PREPARING FOR THE FIFTH DIMENSION - PART THREE

All humans have the natural ability to perceive dimensions higher than the Third, although few ever have understood that they could. In Atlantis, humans in embodiment accepted this mode of operation and perception as normal behaviour.

The Atlanteans operated on this superior level of existence, connected to their Higher Selves. With the fall of Atlantis, humanity experienced a struggle for survival and became aware of the "lower self", dominated by the will of the ego.

Now, after thousands of years of evolution, most people have forgotten not only how to connect with higher dimensions, but also that it is even possible to do so. Psychics and mystics have long been known for their abilities to transcend other realities and dimensions. An individual whose consciousness was not attuned to this ability often feared these individuals who could transcend other dimensions.

The Fourth Dimension

The Fourth Dimension exists in the range of frequencies from twenty-two through twenty-eight. This dimension is often called "the astral plane" and is the residence of some disembodied souls until they can be fully transformed and integrated into the higher planes of existence. It is also the transition between the physical world and the higher worlds of the Celestials.

It is a challenging dimension, presently hosting the "Battle of Armageddon", or the fight to transcend forces of opposition and transmute all into the Light. Until Earth moves through this dimension on its path through the precession of the equinoxes, and gets firmly anchored in the Fifth Dimension, people everywhere will be challenged by these unseen forces.

Time And Space

Scientists add the variable of time to those of length, width and depth when defining the Fourth Dimension. Time is an extension into the past and future, and is defined as being dependent upon matter. In his theory of relativity, Einstein often refers to time itself as the Fourth Dimension. His system requires four coordinates for determining a location within space. He also refers to this dimension as a time/space continuum, because these two components (time and space) are not absolutes. They relate only to an individual´s movement through space.

Time serves to help us awaken our memories of who and what we are. In dimensions higher than the Third Dimension, we can traverse time, moving back into past lives and then forward into the future. In other words, we can return again and again in a cyclical pattern through the totality of our existence. Now this process comprises a spiral which goes upward and onward in an never-ending path. Spirals are circular patterns with the dimension of time added. Life evolves in a spiral motion through all the dimensions - beginning with the mineral kingdom and moving on to the higher dimensions. The lower kingdoms support and sustain the higher dimensions, allowing a never-ending path of evolution.

An Etheric Dimension

The Fourth Dimension portrays the vibration that begins to open the heart. It is an etheric dimension that acts as a portal, providing a pathway to higher worlds. This is accomplished through vibrations that resonate higher than the physical, dense world of matter. It is a dimension that demands that we learn to forgive before we are allowed to exit from its frequency.

The Fourth Dimension provides us with experiences ( a new curriculum, if you will) that require us to choose life-styles and behaviours that may be considerably different from those which we exhibited in the past.

The sense of duality is still present in this dimension, and individuals transiting through the Fourth Dimension continue to see things as good/evil, male/female, and light/dark -- all carry-overs from the Third Dimension. Upon entering fourth-dimensional consciousness, however, individuals strive to work through their personal "stuff" and often work endlessly to solve problems related to duality. This is a dimension that must be experienced in order to achieve higher consciousness.

Understanding Oneness

Slowly, the understanding of Oneness (the curriculum of the Fifth Dimension) begins to creep into one´s consciousness. Because of the new knowledge and increased Light, solutions to problems become more evident. This new state of higher consciousness leads to a hunger for more knowledge, requiring that an individual either choose the higher concepts of truth and enlightenment or return to the third-dimensional realities of duality, rebirth and suffering. This is a difficult decision for most people, because choosing higher consciousness and realities requires the individual to change.

It has been said that the reason the Master Jesus incarnated 2.000 years ago was to open this fourth-dimensional portal. He did this through his teaching of love and forgiveness, which open the heart to higher consciousness. By demonstrating greater love than we experience in the physical, an individual moves through time/space into a state of higher consciousness. This form of love embraces an attitude toward oneself and humanity that eliminates judgement and eventually guides the person to follow higher truths and wisdom, such as the Buddha also taught in the teachings on the Eightfold Path .