The General Principles of Alice Bailey's Esoteric Astrology

Spring 2019

The General Principles of Alice Bailey’s Esoteric Astrology Maureen Temple Richmond

Abstract Introduction his essay penetrates behind the mass of uch interest in the esoteric astrological T information given by the Hierarchy in Al- M doctrine of Alice Bailey and the Tibetan ice Bailey’s Esoteric Astrology to identify the circulates in the metaphysical community to- core principles on which the system articulated day, and rightly so. As expounded in Esoteric in this volume is based. Synthesizing material Astrology and other of the Bailey works, this from Esoteric Astrology, the quintessential A system offers a stunningly enlightened alterna- Treatise on Cosmic Fire, and many more of tive to the sometimes trivial pronouncements the key Bailey works, this discussion points to of the astrological field in general. By contrast three distinct domains of knowledge central to to the treatments of dating and relationship the right comprehension of the esoteric astro- compatibility often featured in popular astrolo- logical doctrine of Alice Bailey: principles of gy, Bailey offers a view of human evolution causation, principles of energy dissemination, which plainly states that the individual can, if and principles of spiritual guidance. Sections willing, scale the heights of spiritual achieve- on each of the three domains detail the basis ment to walk among the stars and help cosmic for this assertion in the Bailey material. A sec- evolution onward. Yet, to do so, the individual tion on principles of causation explains that the needs must become a responsible receiver and basis of analysis in the discipline of esoteric distributor of energy impacts right here and astrology proceeds from the origin of all ener- now, amidst the affairs of life on planet Earth. gies in the one life pervading all space. A sec- The esoteric astrological system of Alice Bai- tion on influence dissemination considers the ley presents a method for doing just that. How- etheric body of space and the many specific ever, this system in its entirety is spread networks composed of stars, signs, and planets, throughout several locations in the Bailey all of which serve to propagate astrological works, presenting a problem for even the sin- influence. A section on spiritual guidance fea- cere student. Further complicating the tures the esoteric astrological concept of varia- ______ble response, which posits that all beings respond to energy impacts according to their About the Author places within the overall evolutionary scheme, Maureen Temple Richmond is a lifelong as- as expressed in initiatory status. Useful to both trologer and esotericist known for her scholarly beginning and advanced students of the esoter- study titled Sirius, a comprehensive examination of ic astrological philosophy of Alice Bailey, this the teaching on that great star as revealed in the study takes a structured look at a field often works of Alice Bailey. Author of numerous essays, bewildering for its complexity. Readers will poetry, and fiction, Richmond holds a Master of come away with the clear understanding that, Arts in English and Creative Writing from Southern according to the Bailey writings, fixed stars New Hampshire University. She is a native of Ar- activate the Monad, the signs of the zodiac kansas, where she currently makes her home. A speak to the soul, and the influences of the counseling astrologer, Richmond advises Anglo- phone clients around the world. She can be reached planets in the solar system concern the affairs at [email protected]. of the personality.

situation, details often overwhelm the general- influences emanate from these Greater Lives,3 import. For this reason, it’s important to con- which like all things are constituted of a tri- sider the main features of the system and what plicity of life, quality, and appearance.4 Ac- they imply cording to the esoteric astrological doctrine, astrological influences are constituted of the The Esoteric Astrological System is intimately spiritual purposes, psychic qualities, and ac- related to the essentials of esoteric occult phi- tivities of Great Lives. These radiate outward losophy, upon which it is founded. Concepts as surging waves of energies and qualities, such as the unity of all things, the existence of which impact all the lesser lives within the lesser lives within greater lives, the triplicity, spheres of influence of Greater Lives.5 Such and the septenary appear abundantly in the considerations form the domain of esoteric esoteric astrological system, just as they do in astrological inquiry, which concerns itself with esoteric occult philosophy. the conditioning and governing energies issu- Before considering the specific components ing forth from the Greater Lives in which our which constitute this system (such as the rays solar system and globe find their places.6 distributed by the signs and planets, the multi- As is evident, the esoteric astrological doctrine ple rulership system, and so on), it is therefore is a specific instance of the general occult helpful for students of all levels to have in proposition that all lives exist within greater mind certain general principles underpinning lives and therefore carry out not only their own the orientation of the esoteric approach to as- objectives, but equally those of a greater or- trology. These general principles fall roughly der.7 This arrangement is the basis of the oc- into three categories: cult dictum that correct esoteric astrological 1. Principles of Causation, explaining the analysis must always proceed from universals origin of astrological energies to particulars.8 In other words, when consid- 2. Principles of Influence Dissemination, ering astrological influence, a grasp of the describing the distribution of energies whole situation requires perception of the most inclusive or universal source from which such throughout creation, and influence might be found to arise, if truth is to 3. Principles of Spiritual Guidance, point- be known and revealed. ing toward use of esoteric astrological in- The Tibetan spoke of this notion when he dic- formation as a counseling approach. tated to Alice Bailey that the pouring forth of Principles of Causation energies and vibrations by cosmic, solar, and planetary entities awakens units of conscious- ll energies and astrological influences ness indwelling lesser forms. Ultimately, the A have their origin, according to the esoteric lesser are brought into alignment and close occult teaching, in the fact that the sum total of relation with the greater in this fashion.9 This creation is but the garment worn by a great exciting perspective on astrological energies Creator who holds all within the folds of its 1 emphasizes the potential for upward alignment robe. Thus, “space is an entity.” In other to be made by any lesser unit with its greater words, infinite cosmic space is the body of a inspiring sources. It also distinguishes the eso- purposeful, knowing identity. This identity, teric approach from its exoteric counterpart, one with its creation, pervades it all. Any which is less concerned with acknowledging quality of energy rises out of this context. the consciousnesses behind impinging astro- Thus, the esoteric astrological doctrine holds logical energies, and more concerned with the that all astrological influence has its ultimate resulting impact of those influencing energies. genesis in the life processes of an underlying synthesis or oneness.2 Given the wide horizon that the esoteric discipline concerns, it is in keeping that its central Contained within this great body of cosmic focus is the workings of the seven rays, them- space are lives lesser to it but far greater than selves the psychic emanations of the seven the human dimension. All specific astrological

centers in the body of a great Cosmic Logos their related Labors of Hercules) must be stud- called The One About Whom Naught May Be ied. To gain right management of the personal- Said.10 In fact, the true nature of all astrologi- ity, the influences of the planets inside our so- cal influence is understood to be the seven rays lar system must be examined. To say this is to themselves,11 which originate in the seven cen- say much in few words. Practical application ters of The One About Whom Naught May Be of this notion entails serious study of astro- Said and then pass through the seven stars of nomical and astrological technicalities, but any the Great Bear12 on their way to our solar sys- interested person can open this way of thought tem. These seven rays then flow through the simply by memorizing the equivalences: fixed twelve zodiacal constellations (or visible star stars = Monad; signs of the zodiac = soul; in- groupings in deep space), which are represent- fluences of planets in our solar system = per- ed by the twelve zodiacal signs as defined by sonality. This is one of the most essential keys the Tropical System.13 to the esoteric astrological system. The rays also flow through the solar system Principles of Influence itself, the scheme in which our globe finds Dissemination place, a scheme of opposite polarity to ours, a globe of opposite polarity to ours, and an un- hatever the sources, all astrological and specified planetary triangle,14 all of which have W ray energies begin in the vibrational an effect on our planet. In sum, the rays flow fields of Great Beings and then filter down- through constellations, signs, our own solar ward through the solar systemic planes to system, our scheme and other schemes, and reach our planet, the three planes of normal various planets ultimately to reach and influ- human endeavor, and the other kingdoms in ence the individual. nature.17 Thus, in this descent of energies, astrological and ray influences first impact the More generally, the esoteric astrological sys- mental plane, then the astral, and finally the tem posits that astrological influence emanates 18 15 physical. As a result, in the human being from three levels: astrological and ray influences first register in 1. sources outside of the zodiac (or the the mind, then the emotions, and finally the realm of the fixed stars) etheric-physical body. This gradual and even- 2. zodiacal constellations (or visible star tual registration is part of the bigger picture groupings near the ecliptic) encompassing the universal circulation of energies to and through all. 3. planets in our solar system The coursing of energies through a vast system These three levels correspond to and carry es- of interlocking pathways, which pass through- pecial influence to the Monad, soul, and per- out the various dimensions and regions of crea- 16 sonality, operating as causative forces for the tion is, according to esoteric astrology, a fun- respective levels concerned. Thus, the influ- damental fact of existence.19 It is because of ence of the fixed stars pertains to and stimu- this underlying fact that emanation, reception, lates monadic functioning, the influence of the and transmutation of energies can occur.20 zodiacal constellations awakens and nurtures The medium of transmission through which all soul consciousness, and that of the planets ac- 21 tivates and eventuates in personality expres- energies travel is the cosmic etheric body, a sion. Here is a core notion which can clarify web of light substance linking all of creation, any contemplation or discussion of the esoteric from the greatest and most abstract to the least astrological doctrine of Alice Bailey. It makes and most concrete. This web of transmission plain the following. To comprehend the life of contacts all bodies including the human through the seven major etheric centers of the Monad, stars all over the celestial globe 22 and not just in the zodiacal belt must be con- which all units are composed. templated. To connect with the evolution and During transmission through the etheric web plan of the soul, the signs of the zodiac (and linking all units within creation, energies ema-

nating from greater sources are transformed the sky through which the Sun, Moon, and into forces when they merge with and are qual- planets are seen to travel. This belt has been ified by the vibrational fields of lesser lives.23 divided mathematically into twelve sectors. It On this point the Tibetan stated, “I would ask is these sectors which constitute the familiar you to bear in mind that these energies are twelve signs of the zodiac. They are not the transmitted from one point to another, or pass same as the visible star groupings of the same through with transmuting effect from one cen- names, which are farther out in space. tre to another, thus bearing their own vibratory However, the esoteric astrological teaching quality but carrying also that of the centre of holds that the zodiacal signs receive energies transmission.”24 Hence, energies are being from the zodiacal constellations of the same altered or “qualified” into forces all the time names. Hence, ray energies flow into, merge by various lives. This truism applied to the with, and are distributed by the constellations human level is the central concern of ethical and then the divisions of the ecliptic (or the occultism, which maintains that it is the part of astrological signs) which represent them.30 It responsible humanity to practice a conscien- can therefore be said that the rays are distribut- tious (and not aggressive, self-centered) recep- ed through the constellations far out in space tion, transmutation, and distribution of energy and then through the eponymous signs of the and force. zodiac, with which western astrologers are fa- When circulating energies and forces reach the miliar. human unit, they enter the mental, astral, and Planets, too, play a role in the distribution of etheric-physical fields25 through the agency of rays as energies and forces. Each of the plan- the permanent atoms,26 which discharge astro- ets distributes a number of rays—the one with logical influence onto the three planes of hu- which it is primarily associated plus others man endeavor. At this point, the circulating linked to it in various ways.31 Further, the energies and forces have entered fully into the planets are segregated into two groups— the experience of average humanity. sacred and non-sacred, the qualities of which Energies and forces, then, pass through a vast differ.32 Thus, though ray energies come network of interconnected lives. A specific through non-sacred and sacred planets alike, example of this fact is to be seen in the Science the qualities of such energies are fundamental- of Triangles, an integral part of esoteric astrol- ly affected by the nature of the distributing ogy. In fact, esoteric astrology is said to be planet. founded upon the notion of the Science of Tri- Thus, from abstract cosmic sources to the tan- angles,27 a study of the infinite connectedness gible and visible planets, energies and forces of all things through an endless series of trian- make their ways through the vast and interlink- gular configurations uniting stars, constella- ing system of influence dissemination. This tions, signs, planets, and kingdoms. It is im- they do through the ubiquitous etheric web, portant to keep in mind that these circulating which provides the medium of transmission for energies and forces are essentially the seven energies throughout space. rays, which come from cosmic sources and work their way through stars, star groupings, Principles of Spiritual Guidance planets, and the various kingdoms within evo- fter great energies have been sent forth lution. A from their emanating sources and carried In particular, the rays flow into, merge with, through the universal medium of distribution and are distributed by constellations, or actual to all parts of creation, lesser units such as the star groupings in deep space, 28 which should Human Kingdom are suffused with the result- be distinguished from zodiacal signs,29 or ing influences. The esoteric astrological ap- mathematicaldivisions of the ecliptic. The proach addresses itself to the right reception ecliptic is essentially the plane of our solar sys- and further distribution of such energies tem as seen from planet Earth. It is that part of through a particular orientation to spiritual

guidance. This unique form of spiritual guid- Consequently, the type of guidance or counsel- ance rests upon a number of propositions, all ing to be found in the true esoteric astrological of which further define the nature of esoteric approach addresses matters wholly different astrology. from those usually covered in popular astrological discussions. Instead, esoteric astrology According to the information dictated by the concerns itself with the nature of impinging Tibetan to Alice Bailey, the true esoteric as- energies rather than with trology makes a clear dis- the relatively small affairs tinction between the as- All energies and astrologi- of individual interests and trology of the ephemeral cal influences have their events.38 Even more radi- personality and the as- origin, according to esoter- cally, esoteric astrology is trology of the reincarnat- founded upon the recogni- ing soul.33 It is the evolu- ic occult teachings, in the tion that all persons even- tion of the soul, also fact that the sum total of tually evolve toward Hier- called the solar angel in archy and beyond by a the Bailey writings, with creation is but the garment series of initiations.39 The which the true esoteric worn by a great Creator type of spiritual guidance astrology is concerned.34 who holds all within the thus offered by esoteric To this end, the esoteric astrology deals with right astrology penned by Bai- folds of its robe. Thus, management of energies ley emphasizes con- “space is an entity.” and forces as a part of cer- sciousness, which is an tain initiatory tests. Thus, esoteric astrological attribute of the soul, instead of fixating upon guidance has relevance only for those mem- the likes and dislikes of the always fluctuating bers of the Human Kingdom who have willed personality.35 to tread the Path of Return,40 which begins In this way, the esoteric approach to astrologi- with integration into Hierarchy and continues cal interpretation attempts to get behind outer toward the emanating sources from which all appearances and events to penetrate into the has come. dimension of meaning and ultimately into the On the practical level, this means that esoteric dimension of significance,36 dimensions asso- astrology seeks to help individuals enhance ciated with the levels of the soul and the Mon- their contributions to the greater good, particu- ad, respectively. Thus, esoteric astrology does larly through the development of group con- not deal with the delineation of personality sciousness, or awareness of the greater groups traits, as does mainstream astrology, the per- to which they belong.41 The means by which sonality and event oriented approach of which this done is a consideration of the right use of the Tibetan nevertheless deemed entirely suffi- ray energies, which according to esoteric as- cient for mass Humanity.37 Instead, esoteric trology, are the most fundamental influences astrology directs its gaze to other matters, such upon the soul.42 In fact, the right use of ener- as the tests to be encountered during any par- gies is a central ethical concern of esoteric as- ticular incarnation while in preparation for ini- trology,43 the purpose of which is in part the tiation, and the nature of energies which are to establishment of a method for effective living be used in making a contribution to the out- based on a recognition of the reality of imping- working of the Plan. Hence, the management ing energies.44 of impinging energies must take place in the context of the requirements for initiations and In terms of the technical indications that an soul growth, not in the context of the demands astrologer can extract from an individual’s of the outer form or personality. Here is a key chart, the matter can be stated as follows. De- difference in orientation which distinguishes termination of how astrological energies may the esoteric astrological approach from its exo- be rightly used results from consideration of teric brother. two classes of astrological influence. These

two classes are first, the energies of the plan- and interactive with the greater environment, ets, and second, the energies of the signs. Spe- or more rigid and closed to identification with cifically, those on the earlier stages of the path all that exists.51 Similar distinctions have long leading to Hierarchy are held responsible for been noticed by mainstream astrologers, who learning to recognize and rightly use the ray well know from repeated experience that the energies distributed by the planets in our solar response of individuals to astrological influ- system, while those in the more advanced ences such as transits and progression can vary stages of integration into Hierarchy are widely, from magnificent flowerings of innate charged with recognizing and wisely using ray spiritual genius on one hand, to irresponsible energies coming from outside the solar system and unethical behavior on the other, and this altogether.45 This distinction between those on from the same type of influence. Hence, the earlier and later stages of the spiritual path is principle of variable response to identical en- characteristic of esoteric astrology, which is ergy influences is essentially present and rec- built upon the notion that response to astrolog- ognized in both the exoteric and esoteric ap- ical energies varies according to evolutionary proaches to astrology. (or initiatory) status.46 The type of analysis and spiritual guidance The degree and type of response to astrological which esoteric astrology has to offer on this influence is largely determined, according to matter of variable response once more points the Tibetan, by the condition of the individu- to the central role played by the etheric centers al’s etheric centers,47 commonly referred to as in the reception of astrological energies. Ac- the chakras by those in the fields of metaphys- cording to the esoteric position, activation by ics and holistic healing. These seven inlets for impinging astrological energies produces ef- cosmic, systemic, and planetary energies and fects either above or below the solar plexus.52 forces are the gateways by which Humanity This is simply because energies go where the enters into rapport with its greater environ- individual has his or her focus of attention. If ment. Because of the relatively undeveloped the focus is upon the evolution of conscious- nature of the average human etheric centers, ness, universal love distributed to Humanity many astrological influences are simply out of and all creation, and an intent to exert a con- range of human perception, according to the structive influence on the surroundings, astro- Tibetan.48 However, as might be expected, this logical activation will mainly enhance the vi- circumstance is in process of change, for the tality and radiance of the crown, ajna, throat, general trend of human evolution is rendering and heart centers. By contrast, if the individu- Humanity more and more capable of enhanced al has most of his or her attention trained on receptivity to astrological energies.49 It can be fluctuating emotional responses, desires, and anticipated that this new circumstance will physical comforts, such an activation will head bring as much difficulty as advantage initially, downward to the solar plexus, sacral, and base as newly awakened Humanity is knocked of spine centers. somewhat off balance by energy impacts with The bias of Bailey’s presentation of the esoter- which it is hardly accustomed. ic doctrine is toward the higher centers in gen- According to the Tibetan, constellational ener- eral, for it is from these centers which emanate gies (which are of course ray energies in the the potencies which enable an individual to final analysis) affect individual persons in one help lift Humanity out of its obsessive focus of two ways. Such energies can either acceler- upon the form nature. Hence, esoteric astro- ate or retard evolutionary striving. 50 The dif- logical spiritual guidance includes a definite ference in how such energies ultimately affect attempt to assist individuals in centering their the individual arises from the level of spiritual attention upon the issues and abilities connect- progress made before such an activation oc- ed with the etheric centers located “above the curs. Depending upon the degree of spiritual diaphragm,” as the Tibetan called them. This realization reached by the individual, he or she is not to say that needs for emotional linkages, may respond by becoming either more fluid sex, food and the instinct to preserve one’s

physical body (all connected with the solar sciousness of the soul or the pure spiritual will plexus, sacral, and base of spine) are inherently of the Monad. wrong. As is obvious, these drives play criti- For example, the esoteric ruler of Aries is cal roles in the type of physical evolution tak- Mercury. The implication is that if one is to ing place on our planet. The esoteric position move from the aggressive personality centered simply adds that another level of functioning is expression of Aries as symbolized by Mars needed for the progressive transformations of (the exoteric ruler of Aries), one should follow consciousness which lead the individual and the path of Mercury which leads to meditation, the collective along the initiatory path and to- the development of the mind, and contact with ward integration with the Hierarchy. the love-wisdom of the soul. Next, one would The differences between those whose life in- strive toward those things esoterically indicat- terests center above the solar plexus and those ed by Uranus, the hierarchical ruler of Aries. whose interests center at the solar plexus and Uranus connotes the Will Aspect of Deity and below is symbolized in the esoteric astrologi- confers powers of dynamic leadership in mat- cal system by a three tiered rulership system. ters of group relations and the ability to formu- In this system, each sign is associated with late new ideas and concepts pointing toward three planets, or “planetary rulers,” which real- Divine Potential, thus leading the individual ly do not control or “rule” the sign but instead far away from the personal concerns and sur- reveal something about the experience and vival instincts associated with Mars, the exo- spiritual knowledge to be gained under the in- teric ruler. This brief example makes clear the fluence of that sign. These three rulers of a fact that the individual has a broad range of sign are denominated the exoteric, esoteric, choices in regard to the way he or she will in- and hierarchical rulers. They refer respectively tegrate and express the energies of a sign. to the purpose and nature of experience in a Thus, it can be said that the esoteric position given zodiacal sign for those focused in the allows for the individual to respond differently form or personality (the exoteric ruler), the to the energies of any given sign. Here is a soul (the esoteric ruler), or the Monad (the hi- specific instance of the general principle of erarchical ruler). Though complete infor- variable response, which in its more general mation regarding the triple rulership system form points to the necessary realization and can be found in other essays by this author, the rather obvious fact that individuals respond to point to be gathered here is that the triple rul- astrological energies differently, according to ership system is the formal and technical way their level of spiritual development. in which the esoteric astrological system em- bodies the principle of variable response.53 In As can now be seen, the principles of spiritual other words, an individual can respond to the guidance embraced by the esoteric astrological energies of any given sign at the level of the system emphasize that this type of guidance personality, the soul, or the monad, and these refers to the life and objectives of the soul, not three levels are represented by the three tiered to those of the temporary personality. Such multiple rulership system. guidance concerns preparation for initiation and eventual integration into Hierarchy Hence, in the type of spiritual guidance offered through the development of increasingly inclu- by the esoteric astrological approach, the at- sive group consciousness and the right man- tempt to move from a lower to a higher state of agement of ray, planetary, and constellational functioning is aided by knowledge of the eso- energies. teric and hierarchical planetary rulers of a given sign, for these additional rulers represent This approach to astrological counseling characteristics and ray energies which should acknowledges the critical role played by the be cultivated in the effort to gain release from etheric centers in the reception and distribution the constraints of the form nature and to func- of energies. Furthermore, the type of guidance tion more regularly in the universal love con- offered by the esoteric astrological system

contains an intrinsic encouragement to direct incoming astrological energies toward the cen- print 1979; New York: Lucis Trust, 1951), ters above the diaphragm as much as possible. 1051; Alice A. Bailey, A Treatise on White Finally, this system recognizes that persons Magic (reprint 1979; New York: Lucis Trust, respond to the same energy impacts different- 1951), 437 – 438. ly. It therefore contains a multiple rulership 11 Bailey, Esoteric Astrology, 14. system designed to capitalize on this fact by 12 Ibid., 85, 421, 607. providing the individual with a sequence of 13 Ibid., 27, 193, 299, 410; A Treatise on White Magic, 437. steps to follow in creating the highest type of 14 response possible. Bailey, Esoteric Astrology, 24; A Treatise on Cosmic Fire, 1191. Conclusion 15 Bailey, Esoteric Astrology, 28. Alternatively, these three levels are also conceptualized on s has been shown, the general principles 411 as: 1. zodiacal, 2. systemic, 3. planetary. A of the esoteric astrology of Alice Bailey The first rendering is more consistent with the begin with the identification of the source of analogy to Monad, soul, and personality for astrological causation in greater orders of be- numerous reasons which will become appar- ent. ing. They then progress through an articula- 16 tion of the medium of transmission by which Ibid., 28 –29. 17 Ibid.,. 350. the life flows of greater beings reach the lesser 18 Ibid., 216. beings within their bodies of manifestation. 19 Ibid., 30, 266; A Treatise on Cosmic Fire, 5; Finally, the general principles of the esoteric Alice A. Bailey, Esoteric Healing (reprint astrological system conclude in the form of a 1981; New York: Lucis Trust, 1953), 615. type of spiritual guidance designed specifically 20 Bailey, A Treatise on Cosmic Fire, 5; Esoter- to enhance and accelerate the progress of spir- ic Astrology, 266. itual seekers toward initiation and integration 21 Bailey, Esoteric Astrology, 9, 10, 11, 30, 496; into Hierarchy. The three domains of causa- A Treatise on White Magic, 289 – 289, Alice tion, dissemination, and applied guidance thus A. Bailey, Telepathy and the Etheric Vehicle constitute ideas worthy of consideration by (reprint 1978; New York: Lucis Trust, 1950),178; Esoteric Healing, 616. According esoteric students of all levels and interests. to Blavatsky in her Isis Unveiled, vol. 2, 35, Contemplation on these general domains and this idea was espoused anciently by the pre- their specific notions can open the door which Christian Orphic tradition as well, which held leads right into the pathway to the stars. that the “aether” was the chief medium between God and created matter. 22 Bailey, Esoteric Astrology, 11, 87. 1 Alice A. Bailey, Esoteric Astrology (reprint 23 Bailey, Esoteric Healing, 548. 1979: New York: Lucis Trust, 1951), 8. 24 Bailey, Esoteric Astrology, 427. 2 Ibid., 7. 25 Ibid., 267. 3 Ibid., 7, 25 – 26. 26 Bailey, A Treatise on Cosmic Fire, 658, 694, 4 Ibid., 630. 697. The same notion was advanced by Bes- 5 Ibid., 292. ant and Leadbeater in their Occult Chemistry, 6 Ibid., 5. 23. 7 In the words of the Tibetan, “…each life— 27 Bailey, Esoteric Astrology, 413. great or small—serves its own ends, yet sub- 28 Ibid., 422. serves the greater ends of the Being in whose 29 Bailey’s Esoteric Astrology acknowledges this body it is a corporate part.” Alice A. Bailey, point fully on p. 621. A Treatise on Cosmic Fire, 360. 30 Bailey, Esoteric Astrology, 193, 299, 410; A 8 Ibid., 497, 518. Treatise on White Magic, 437. 9 Ibid., 290 – 291. 31 Planets can be associated with rays from vari- 10 Ibid., Esoteric Astrology, 26 – 27; Alice A. A ous sources, such as the Monad, soul, and per- Bailey, Esoteric Psychology I (reprint 1970; sonality of the planet’s informing Logos, the New York: Lucis Trust, 1942), 332 – 333; Al- signs within which the planet has any level of ice A. Bailey, A Treatise on Cosmic Fire, (re- rulership, and the schemes with which any

particular globe is associated. See Alice A. 40 Ibid., 465. Bailey, Esoteric Astrology, pp. 651, 423, 610, 41 Ibid., 99. 621, 99, 341, 125, 138, 200; A Treatise on 42 Bailey, A Treatise on White Magic, 437 – 438. Cosmic Fire, pp. 357, 370; Esoteric Psychol- 43 Alice A. Bailey, The Destiny of the Nations ogy I, pp. 191, 335, 338, 420, 421; The Rays (reprint 1977; New York: Lucis Trust, 1949), and the Initiations (reprint 1988; New York: 75. Lucis Trust, 1960), 689. A full discussion of 44 Bailey, Esoteric Astrology, 5. this matter follows in a section treating the na- 45 Ibid., 23. ture of the planets in the esoteric astrological 46 Ibid., 22, 23, 30 – 32, 65, 70, 188, 198, 257, system. 267, 412, 425, 465, 547; Alice A. Bailey, Ex- 32 Bailey, Esoteric Astrology, 53, 268, 503, 505 ternalisation of the Hierarchy (reprint 1985; – 507, 510. New York: Lucis Trust, 1957), 85. 33 Ibid., 30, 262, 465, 498, 510; A Treatise on 47 Bailey, Esoteric Astrology, 29, 65, 425; A White Magic, 437 – 438. Treatise on White Magic, 290. 34 Bailey, Esoteric Astrology, 266, 498, 510. 48 Bailey, Esoteric Astrology, 29 – 30, 33. 35 Ibid., 29, 290, 484, 510. 49 Ibid., 270. 36 Ibid. 135, 291; Esoteric Healing, 384. 50 Bailey, A Treatise on White Magic, 434. 37 Bailey, Esoteric Astrology, 498. 51 Bailey, Esoteric Astrology, 411. 38 Ibid., 496. 52 Ibid., 22, 70. 39 Ibid., 484. 53 Ibid., 510.