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Venus—Aries and Libra

Venus in Aries or Venus in Relation to Aries(from Esoteric Astrology)

Venus is in Detriment in Aries:“The power of Venus is lessened in this sign (Aries). It is a detrimental sign to Venus. The reason for this is that when the Sun is exalted and blazes forth in all its glory, the other lesser luminaries fade out. Just as the personality is lost sight of in the light of the soul, the solar Angel, so the soul itself disappears and its power and radiance fade out when the Presence, which it has hitherto veiled, appears and dominates the scene at the end of the greater world cycle. We are told that the incarnating Minds, human beings, the solar Angels, came originally from Venus, but they in turn give place to the monad, the One. Mind gives place to intuition and reason to pure perception.” (EA 104-105)

Specific Expressions of Venus in Aries1. Venus does rule the intellect, and Aries is a mental sign. Aries is more related to

Mercury than to Venus. If Venus is a planet which evaluates, then the rash and precipitous nature of Aries does not give Venus a chance to complete its evaluation. So there is rapid attraction to that which may not be truly suitable or worth while. The values are distorted by ‘heat’ from fiery Aries. The true love aspect of Venus cannot be so easily activated in Aries, though the mentality represented by Venus (fifth ray) may be stimulated in this first ray/seventh ray sign associated with the head. However, it must be considered that Mars is the orthodox ruler of Aries, and this Martian presence tends to stimulate more the lower aspect of Venus relating to desire. Venus may become hasty and overexcited by the Martian quality. Thus, we have combative Mars related to a planet (Venus) for which peace is consummately important

2. .In the phase of evolution during which Mercury rules Aries, the brilliant, mental aspect of Venus may be enhanced. There is possible an affection for and love of mental things (the “things of the mind”), but the heart aspect may be somewhat missing from this ‘love’.

3. With Venus in Aries, there also may be a cerebralization of the affection. In its highest expression this will be what has been called “Platonic Love”—impersonally, a love of ideal, archetypal patterns. More personally applied, there may be a love the ideal person, or the archetype of the individual, but not of the entire, “flesh-and-blood” person. Self-love may also be pronounced, as Aries does not promote skill in reciprocity. There may be a degree of narcissism, and the love of one’s own mind and its process.

4. Anticipatory desire and an eagerness to experience with immediacy, tends to overcome the light value of Venus, as well as its good judgment.

5. The fruits of Aretian initiatives bring a greater fusion of soul and personality (the Venus process).

Venus in Aries for the Average or Undeveloped Human Being1. Venus in Aries—Immediate Enthusiasm for ‘Beauty’:

With Venus in Aries there is a tendency to follow, immediately and without

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reservation, that which is seen as beautiful. There is instantaneous ardor for that which attracts—whether for good or ill.

2. Venus in Aries—Coarsening of Magnetism: Venus in Aries can contribute to a coarsening of magnetism—an attraction to that which is less refined than would be the case, for instance, with Venus in Libra.

3. Venus in Aries—Strengthens Kama-Manas:Venus is already associated with kama-manas, and Aries (in early evolutionary days) is passional. This combination, therefore, strengthens kama-manas (desire-mind). Venus in signs like Virgo and Capricorn may make it easier to dissociate the mental from the feeling function.

4. Venus in Aries—Hastiness in Evaluation:Venus in Aries contributes to hastiness in the evaluative function. On a mundane level this can work out, for instance, as buying anything that immediately appeals to one without taking time to properly evaluate it.

5. Venus in Aries—Falling in Love Quickly and Superficially:Similarly, Venus in Aries can incline one to fall in love with ‘almost anybody who is appealing’ without really gauging the quality and suitability of the person to whom they are attracted. This can be called “love at first sight”—often, with later unhappy results.

6. Venus in Aries—Indiscriminate Attractions:Aries (upon the Mutable Cross) is an energy inclining towards proliferation as well as towards non-discriminative response to stimuli; therefore, during the early evolutionary period, an abundance of indiscriminate magnetisms and attractions are likely.

7. Venus in Aries—Assertive Approach to That which One Loves:Under this combination, the one who is attracted does not wait for the attractive object to “come to him”. Instead, he pursues the object. There is, therefore, an eager going-out towards the object of attraction.

8. Venus in Aries—the “Assertive Woman”; the “Amazon”:The combination symbolizes the “assertive (Aries) woman (Venus)”. There is more assertion here than magnetism.

9. Venus in Aries—Heart Energy Needs Cultivation:The energy of the heart, a patient energy, may be more difficult to activate due to the energy of impatient Aries. The solar plexus and ajna are more easily activated. One wants (solar plexus) what one sees (ajna).

10. Venus in Aries—Unsettled Nervous System; Ill-regulated Expenditure:Venus and prana (the “treasure of vitality”) are intimately related; Venus also rules the “nervous system” (EH 143). Because Aries is prodigal, there may be a diverse and ill-regulated expenditure of prana. This is an unsettling combination; the nervous and etheric systems may have less equanimity than with other combinations.

11. Venus in Aries—Unclear Vision:Symbolically, Venus focuses the light just like the magnifying glass; ability to focus, however, is often a problem under the influence of Aries. Venus is related to good eye sight—the clarity that comes from focus and appreciation; Aries is not. Thus, this combination may give some unclarity or obscuration with regard to external and internal vision. The situation would be quite otherwise with Venus in Sagittarius.

12. Venus in Aries—Insufficient Understanding of those who are ‘Loved’: True love requires that the ‘object’ loved be deeply understood. Because Venus in

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Aries inclines towards haste, perhaps there is a lack of true appreciation and understanding of the ‘loved’ object. Rash, impulsive attraction towards an object—an attraction misnamed “love”—means, fundamentally, that one does not know the quality of the object and does not have the patience to register and assimilate that quality.

13. Venus in Aries—Looking for a Partner “Just Like Me”:The factor of projection is very strong with this combination. There is not much interest in getting to know the true nature of any ‘loved object’. Rather, there is the tendency to see oneself in such an object. The love of another becomes, really, a love of self.

14. Venus in Aries—Superficial Accumulations and Lack of Assimilation and Appreciation:The accumulative faculty may be stimulated, but accumulations tend to be of superficial value and of short duration—easily dispersed. Real assimilation of that which is gathered (a real “taking in”) is difficult. Because of a sense of rush, Aries is classically resistant to assimilation (which always takes time). Venus in Aries is also insufficiently or superficially appreciative. This lack of real appreciation may apply to the world of personal relationships, but also to the world of business and investment. Even in the financial world, the word “appreciate” means to gather, and to expand the quantity worthy of what is gathered. This takes time and patience. Thus, with respect to the resources gathered under this influence, there is little “appreciation of value”. This may also apply to the interpersonal field, where love of new attractions may take the place of the appreciation of those relationships already established.

15. Venus in Aries—Disappointment in Love:With this combination, the result of attraction is so often disappointment, because the focus of attraction does not live up to expectation.

16. Venus in Aries—the Love of Death and Destruction:Venus bring love and appreciation (and awakened intelligent interest). The sign Aries provides strife and violence. This may bring violence, and even death, into love/‘desire’ relationships.

17. Venus in Aries—Human Love is ‘Hot’:This is not a warm position for Venus (such as in Leo). Rather it is ‘hot’ and passionate. The serenity of Venus is diminished in the Aretian ‘atmosphere’.

Advanced Man1. Venus in Aries—Mental Beauty:

This combination confers an appreciation of “mental (Aries/Venus) beauty (Venus)”. This can work out as aesthetic appreciation or, for instance, as an appreciation for the beauty and elegance of mathematical formulae.

2. Venus in Aries—Enthusiasm for Ideal Beauty:Venus in Aries is associated with the beauty of Archetypes—those guiding subjective patterns, which condition all formation below. Under this influence, one can appreciate the beauty (Venus) of the Divine Concept (Aries). The beauty (Venus) of the Divine Plan can be found with Venus in Capricorn.

3. Venus in Aries—Aesthetic Theory:There may be a capacity for aesthetic theory, because Venus is the planet related to aesthetics (or the philosophy of the beautiful), and Aries (when it begins to be ruled by Mercury) becomes, often, mental-theoretical in expression.

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4. Venus in Aries—the Mind as an Organ of Sentiency:Under this combination the mind can be used as an organ of sentiency; one feels with the mind.

5. Venus in Aries—Love of Concepts:Much of the energy of love may be directed towards mental concepts: “What a beautiful idea!” This is a fine position for an architect (who creates patterns of beauty in the mind) but less so for a builder. One may also collect examples of inspiring thoughts.

6. Venus in Aries—Concepts of Love:There may be the concept of love, but will the love express through the heart, becoming “more than just a concept”?

7. Venus in Aries—Theoretical Approach to Experience:Venus is experiential (entering experience not only mentally, but sentiently). Aries (under the esoteric rulership of Aries) may have a tendency to “remain in the head”. Thus, under this combination, there may develop a more theoretical than participatory approach to experience.

18. Venus in Aries—Strong Ajna Center Focus:A relatively strong ajna center focus would be anticipated because Aries is associated with the head in genera, and with the directing power of the Ajna center, and Venus is always associated with the ajna center. Venus in Taurus, however, tends towards a more stable ajna functioning.

19. Venus in Aries— “Platonic Love”:At the point of evolution when the ajna center is functioning more powerfully than the solar plexus and sacral centers, this combination can incline towards “Platonic Love”—a mentalized form of love which does not involve the passions as does normal human love. “Let us not to the marriage of true minds admit impediment.”

8. Venus in Aries—Mental Affilia-tions:Venus in Aries promotes the idea of the community of friendship that is mentally sponsored—a “society of the mind”.

9. Venus in Aries—In Art, Brilliance, but is there Heart?When poetry or music is produced, the result may be brilliant, but depth of heart and deep magnetism may be missing. There may be fire and flash, but the beauty is more superficial than profound.

10. Venus in Aries—Athena-like Women:Venus in Aries can represent the Athena like woman—brilliant and beautiful, but not exactly soft, compliant and “cuddly”. We might also call this quality, ‘Amazonian beauty’.

Disciple/Initiate1. Venus in Aries—the Contents of the Causal Body Initiate Effects in the Lower

Worlds:Venus rules the qualitative content of the causal body. Aries, governs the initial impulses towards incarnation. The human soul (when liberated from the personality) is focussed within the causal body. Before each incarnation, this causally-conscious human soul ‘consults’ with the pervading Solar Angel, and (through the instrumentality of the powers and patterns of the causal body) initiates causes which work out as personality pattern in the lower worlds. Venus in Aries represents this causal initiative.

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2. Venus in Aries—Soul Impulses:Venus in Aries is a position associated with “soul impulses”, for Venus is, paramountly, the planet of the soul or Solar Angel, and Aries, the sign of impulse. Soul-impulses begin upon the higher mental plane which is ruled by Venus (though other co-rulers can be justified). Aries represents the first steps of descent into incarnation, and Venus (the soul) enters into a weakened position, detrimental to its full expression. There is, therefore, something self-sacrificial about this combination (at least for the disciple or initiate, who are beginning to remember the origin of individual incarnations, and the origin of the entire cycle of incarnations).

3. Venus in Aries—Seeding Things of Value:Aries represents the process of seeding, and Venus is the symbol of all that is valuable. Thus, with Venus in Aries, ‘seed values’ are planted—whether by the soul, or the enlightened personality. One day these will come to fruition as manifested soul values.

4. Venus in Aries—Uniting Spirit and Personality:Venus is always a planet which (in later days) unites soul and personality. But Aries is particularly related to the spirit aspect, and transmits the first and seventh rays (the seven ray being a concrete reflection of the first). Venus is also the hierarchical ruler of Capricorn, which also transmits the first and seventh rays (as well as the third). The first and seventh rays can be considered as the rulers of spirit (first ray, first principle) and matter (seventh ray, seventh principle). Magnetic Venus is instrumental in holding them together, just as it does, eventually, in its exalted position in Pisces (for Pisces represents both the ocean of matter and the liberation of the spirit). Other planets also assist in the binding of spirit and matter, but Venus (representing the soul or middle principle) is the archetypal bond between spirit and matter.

5. Venus in Aries—Venus in Aries in Relation to the Third Initiation—with Reference to Capricorn:Aries is related to the third degree as Capricorn is.

“The secret of Aries is the secret of beginnings, of cycles and of emerging opportunity. At the third initiation, the initiate begins to understand the life of the spirit or the [Page 388] highest aspect; until that time, he has expressed first the life of the form and then the life of the soul within that form. This experience is of so high a nature that only those who have passed through it could in any way comprehend anything I might say.” (EA 388-389)

“Capricorn—Guards the secret of the soul itself and this it reveals to the initiate at the time of the third initiation. This is sometimes called the "\’secret of the hidden glory’.” (EA 165)

Venus as the hierarchical ruler of Capricorn is powerful at the third degree. Venus emphasizes the fusion of soul and personality. When Aries is connected to the third degree, it represents the rising of the exalted Sun of spirit, and the diminution of Venus (which represents the soul). Both signs (Aries and Capricorn) are active at the third degree, but Capricorn emphasizes the light (“supernal”) which relates it to the combined second and third aspects, and Aries emphasizes the power of the Monad.

6. Venus in Aries—Considering the Venus in Aries “Detriment” as an Advantage:There is a difference in the light quality of Venus in Aries and Capricorn in Aries. Venus in Aries, generally not a luminous position (because incarnation which is sought in Aries obscures the light) touches, in relation to the third degree, monadic light. Every planetary “fall” is can really be understood as a “dignity”, for a “fall” can be a ‘fall away’ from the lowest As the Tibetan states: “It is to the ‘fall’ of the highest

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aspect that the symbolism refers, and then later to the fall or disappearance of all that is base and low.” Thus, too, a detriment can become an advantage, and Venus can be considered well-placed in Aries when it comes to the task of blending the light of the soul and of the spirit.

7. Venus in Aries—the Soul as a Reflector of Monadic Light:Venus in Aries can represent the combination of soul (Venus) and being (Aries). At and after the third initiation, the soul can become a reflector of a new kind of light—monadic light.

8. Venus in Aries—Soul Values Overcome by the Brilliance of Spirit:From another perspective, the unfettered brilliance of spirit could be threatening to the soul and its values. Soul values could be “blotted out” by the overpowering spirit. This could be thought of as the “blotting out the light of form”, or, alternatively, “blotting out all form”.

9. Venus in Aries Represents the Threatening of the Causal Body—Soul Color Overcome: The causal body could be somewhat ‘threatened’ with this combination. One can imagine the light of spirit becoming so dominant that it would “blot out” the multiple colors of the causal body—the many varied hues of qualitative soul-consciousness (for quality is color). Venus, then, would become brilliant rather than colorful—as if diamond white—and would represent the beauty of the pure white light. The normal qualitative expression of the soul within the causal body would be reduced, but its brilliance enhanced. Perhaps, this is a good position for the enhancement of the functioning of the “jewel in the lotus”, just as Venus in Capricorn would be (and perhaps Venus in Taurus and Virgo—ruled in part by Vulcan, the “fashioner” of the “jewel”.

10. Venus in Aries—Beauty of Violence, Destruction and Death:The kind of beauty that might be appreciated by Venus in Aries (especially at the stage when spirit is becoming positive in the life) would be of a very assertive and destructive kind—the beauty of destruction, the beauty of death, the beauty of the blast, the beauty of boundary-annihilating synthesis.

11. Venus in Aries—Mental Societies; Hierarchy as a Society of Minds:The Hierarchy has been called the “Society of Organised and Illumined Minds” (DINA I 788-789); the mentalized love of Venus in Aries has a natural enthusiasm for participation in such societies and for this great spiritual “Society”, itself. Venus in Aquarius is perhaps even more indicative.

12. Venus in Aries—the Power which Shines through the Jewel in the Lotus:Aries has very little to do with creating the form of the “jewel in the lotus” (more the task of the Venus and Vulcan in the earth signs), but relates to the power that shines through the form of the “jewel”.

13. Venus in Aries—Pure Ideas and their Embodiment: Aries is the “birthplace of ideas”; at a certain relatively high point of unfoldment, there may be a love of pure ideation and of mental abstraction. There will be a focus upon the higher mental plane, and the possibility of developing “buddhi-manas”—the combination of reasoning mind and intuitive mind. True ideas come from a dimension even higher than the buddhic level.

Aries indicates fertility of ideation. Ideas descending are in need of embodiment in form—first upon the mental plane. Venus provides the higher mental focus for the formulation of abstract ideas. This formulation is mentally tangible, but, at first,

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tangible in no other way. Examples of such formulations may be mathematical patterns expressive of mental beauty—a beauty which reflects the relative perfection of the Fixed Design.

14. Venus in Aries—Rays Expressed through the Venus Mind:Through the agency of Aries, the first and seventh rays are expressed through the fifth ray of the mind ruled by Venus. The second ray, also related to Venus, is not so congenially placed in Aries. The very high sixth ray expressed by Venus, is has some resonance to the fiery atmosphere of Aries, ruled in part by sixth ray Mars.

15. Venus in Aries—the Love of the Ideal, of the Archetypal:Venus in Aries confers the love the ideal and the archetypal. There is a special love of ideal beauty—not beauty as it is expressed through form.

16. Venus in Aries—the Magnetization of the Divine Plan:At a high level of development, Aries represents the possibility of recognizing the Divine Plan and working within it—intelligently and willfully. Venus in Aries adds magnetism to this work, helping, especially, to keep the beauty of the archetypal outline of the Plan vividly present.

17. Venus in Aries—the Beauty of the Divine Mind:Aries comes forth “from the plane of mind” and rules. God’s Mind expressed the Law. There is Divine Beauty in the conceptions of the Divine Mind. Venus in Aries (when its usual detriment is considered an advantage) reveals the archetypal beauty of the Divine Mind, and the beauty of the Divine Laws which it expresses.

18. Venus in Aries—the Attractive Declaration of Principle:Aries declares and enunciates laws and spiritual principles. These can come forth seeing harsh, cold, uncaring, impersonal. Venus in Aries renders these laws and principles more attractive, magnetic—beautiful. This combination reveals the beauty of first principles—albeit, at a very high point of evolution.

19. Venus in Aries—Blending Will and Mind:Venus is the illumined mind and Aries, the will. Venus in Aries can blend the two, helping to reveal and express “spirit (Aries) values (Venus)”.

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Venus in Libra or Venus in Relation to Libra(from Esoteric Astrology)

1. Venus in Relation to Libra Guards the Secret of Balance:“Through Saturn and Venus, therefore, Capricorn is connected with Libra and also with Gemini and Taurus, and these four constellations—Taurus, Gemini, Libra and Capricorn—constitute a potent quaternary of energies and between them produce those conditions and situations which will enable the initiate to demonstrate his readiness and capacity for initiation. They are called the ‘Guardians of the Four Secrets’. …Libra—Guards the secret of balance, of equilibrium and finally speaks the word which releases the initiate from the power of the Lords of Karma.” (EA 164-165)

2. Venus in Libra—to be Considered in Relation to Sex:“...the second aspect manifests as the relation between the pairs of opposites (of which the scales are the symbol) and upon the physical plane as Sex;…” (EA 244)

3. Venus in Libra—Balancing Personal Desire and Intelligent Spiritual Love:“Venus rules Taurus, Libra and Capricorn, and is the source of the intelligent mind, acting either through desire (in the early stages) or love (in the later stages). ... In Libra, the point of balance or equilibrium is attained between material personal desire and intelligent spiritual love, for the two qualities of cosmic desire are brought to the fore in the consciousness in Libra and balanced one against the other.” (EA 244)

4. Venus and Libra—to be Considered in Relation to Sex and the Mystery of the Vegetable Kingdom:“...sex or the consciousness of affinity will reveal the mystery of the vegetable kingdom...and...this will come about through the activity of Venus when this activity in the sign(s)…of Libra is better understood.” (EA 245)

5. Venus is Related to Libran Correspondences: “Libra—vegetable kingdom—sex—natural affinity.” (EA 245)

6. Venus in Libra—Assists the Struggling Subject to See the Issues Clearly:Of Venus in relation to Libra it is said: “in Libra this reaches a point of balance wherein the one who struggles sees the issues clearly and achieves a desirable point of equilibrium through the wise use of the Mercury-Venus mind, ensuring the success of its final efforts in Capricorn.” (EA 362)

7. Venus in Libra—in Relation to the Results of Desire: “Venus, the mind or the soul in Libra reveals to man the exoteric significance of the results of desire.” (EA 391)

8. Venus in Relation to Libra and the Seventh House:“Venus also rules Libra exoterically and the seventh House wherein enemies are recognised and unions and friendships achieved.” (EA 538)

9. Venus in Libra Implicated in the Concrete Mind of the British:“Venus rules Taurus and Libra as well as Gemini and hence the well developed lower concrete mind of the British nation. The intuitive mind however needs development.” (DN 83-84)

3. (EA p. 250) (Only for reference)

Fickleness and variability A secure and settled position

Imbalance Balance

Bias Prejudice Justice Judgment

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Dull stupidity Enthusiastic wisdom

Untrue, showy outer form life True correct expression

Intrigue Straightforward conduct

Materialistic attitudes Spiritual attitudes

Specific Expressions of Venus in Libra

Venus in Libra for the Average or Undeveloped Man

1. Venus in Libra—Strong Sacral Activation, Sex, the Consummation of Human Love:In the early days of evolution upon the Mutable Cross, Libra is associated with “unbalanced fiery passion” and “human love”. Venus (though its higher meanings are more important to the esoteric astrologer) is associated with sex. Venus in Libra magnetically draws the partners together—at first physically, then, later, emotionally and mentally.

2. Venus in Libra—Captivation by Beauty of Form:Perhaps “beauty is only skin-deep”, but many immature persons influenced by Venus in Libra do not realize this.

3. Venus in Libra—Models, the Perfection of Form:Venus and Libra are both related to archetypes of beauty. In human society, the fashion model embodies the popular ideal of human beauty. Models are chosen from among the most attractive people; above all, their form must be attractive. What they are within is not an issue as long as it does not disturb their good looks and appeal.

4. Venus in Libra—Superficial Attractions, Based often on Appearances:Venus and Libra are both associated with vision and appraisal through the eye. Both, as well, are magnetic in relation to the opposite pole. This combination inclines the individual whom it influences to be attracted to persons, places and things based very much upon good appearance.

5. Venus in Libra—Love of Fine Things:Venus is the planet of refinement and quality; Libra—the sign of balance and proportion. Together they indicate the love of fine things which embody these values.

6. Venus in Libra—Love of that which is Pleasant and Agreeable; the Seeking of Superficial Harmony: The love harmony is characteristic of both Venus and Libra. Venus acts magnetically, and Libra, the sign of peace, seeks not to offend. Upon the Mutable cross, however, there is no real depth to the harmony; it touches only the surface. As long as outer relations remain pleasant and agreeable, the need for harmony is satisfied. It is not based upon a deep knowledge of the “other”—a knowledge which may include the recognition of many unpleasant or disagreeable personality qualities. What is said here of the desire for superficial harmony among persons, can also be applied to the environment. Such persons do not function well within disagreeable circumstances. Later, under Venus in Libra, they may bring peace and harmony into such circumstances.

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7. Venus in Libra—Deliberation, Evaluation, Appraisal:This combination promotes the process of evaluation. There is a constant weighing and balancing (Libra) of relative values (Venus). A typical manifestation of this process is found in the work of appraisers—those whose task it is the determine the value of the thing appraised. In the area of personnel management, there may be an appraisal of the value of people for different kinds of work; in this case the objective would be to find a harmonious relationship between person and position.

8. Venus in Libra—“Untrue, Showy Outer Form” (EA 250) The Tibetan offers positive and negative qualities of the sign, Libra. Only some of His assignments pertain to Venus in Libra. In this case, the desire to attract (coming through both Venus and Libra) combines with the superficiality of much experience upon the Mutable Cross, to produce an extroverted display intended to attract attention and, often, a mate.

9. Venus in Libra—“Fickleness and Variability” (EA 250) Superficial attractions based upon outer appearances and shallowly pleasing qualities do not last for long. New attractions easily take their place; the person turns to whomever or whatever is most pleasing and attractive in the moment.

10. Venus in Libra—a Delicate, Fragile Balance:Under the influence of Venus in Libra harshness, ugliness, dissonance, etc., are avoided at all costs. The subject seeks to preserve a life of balanced (Libra) beauty (Venus), but is easily disrupted by the intrusion of harsh, ‘un-beautiful’ reality.

11. Venus in Libra—Aestheticism, Artificiality:This combination can lead to attitudes which are precious, and perhaps, a bit too good for the world. There can develop a kind of aesthetic snobbery which looks down upon those who do not meet a sufficient standard, especially in matters of form. Artificial and separative attitudes emerge.

12. Venus in Libra—Valuing RelationshipUnder both Venus and Libra the opposites merge. Upon the Mutable Cross, however, the person with this placement has a very difficult time feeling whole and complete within himself. The desire for the ‘other’, for the ‘opposite’ becomes compelling. A high value is placed upon relationship and relatedness; the subject is motivated by the “urge to merge”.

13. Venus in Libra—Unrealistic Expectations, Romanticism:Those influenced by this combination often have very high standards for relationship; they desire beauty and a perfection which is impossible to sustain.

14. Venus in Libra—Projection:The evolutionary period upon the Mutable Cross is not characterized by any depth of psychological understanding until the time of preparation for transference to the Fixed Cross has arrived. Those attracted to each other (under both Venus and Libra) do not really know themselves, and so are likely to project their unknown self onto their partner, their “complement”. The refining influence of Venus in relation to Libra will incline these projections to be full of hope and high expectation.

15. Venus in Libra—Dependency upon Partnership:The Sun (symbol of identity) “falls” in Libra. Many Libran people are, initially, unsure of who they are, unless they are able to be with someone else. Venus, a magnetic planet, adds to this urge for affiliation. In early days, those under the influence of Venus in Libra (feeling alone unless they ‘have’ another) look for their “better half”, their mate, the ‘other’ one who can bring harmony to them and make them feel complete.

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16. Venus in Libra—Performing Feats of Balance, Acrobats, Aerialists, Ballet:Libra gives the highest skill in feats of balance; Venus (especially if well aspected) brings refinement to whatever area of life it touches. The courage to undertake the more dangerous acts may have to come from some additional influence, but the finesse in performance is greatly assisted by Venus in Libra. In the realm of dance and especially those kinds of dance where perfection of forms in required, this combination excels.

Venus in Libra for the Advanced Ma1. Venus in Libra—Personality—Ajna and Sacral Center Relationship:

The following thought from the Tibetan integrates the functioning of the ajna center and the sacral center: “The sacral centre is also connected with the ajna centre in the last analysis; the two together create a functioning duality which is productive of that subtle quality which we call personality. There is a wide field for investigation in the theme of personality as an integrated whole and in the quality of personality, which is the aroma, the influence, the effect and the radiation of a personality.”

Venus is the ruler of the ajna center and Libra has definite relations to the sacral center, for Libra is the major sign of sexuality, and its esoteric ruler, Uranus, is given as the planetary ruler of the sacral center for ordinary human beings and for disciples and initiates. (EA 517)

In the case of Venus in Libra, we have unitive energies at work. When the sacral energies are elevated to the throat (which is also governed by Venus which is the ruler of Taurus—the sign of the throat center), then the integration of the personality is facilitated. Mars in Libra, under ordinary circumstances, would not facilitate this integration.

2. Venus in Libra—a Developing Sense of Proportion (Especially Visual Proportion):Libra and Venus are both visual indicators. Libra indicates visual objectivity, and Venus transmits the fifth ray which is associated with sight. The fifth ray is the enemy of exaggeration and minimization (which are the sources of glamorous distortion). Libra seeks to see all things justly—exactly as they are—and in perspective. Together, in the advanced man, they confer a keen ability to appreciate or produce proportion, and an undistorted sense of values (which is a psychological corollary to an outer sense of proportion)

3. Venus in Libra—Reciprocity in Relationship:Libra is an influence which contributes to fairness, to a “give and take” which gives each its turn and its due. Venus is innately appreciative and considerate. With Venus in Libra there is a deep understanding that each party to a relationship has a need to have its values respected and, even, honored. This combination (through its magnetism) gives the capacity to receive the partner, and to respond to the reception with a giving of the self. There is no “one-way relationship” as may be found when Aries, Leo or Mars are pronounced.

4. Venus in Libra—Aesthetic Evaluation:Under this combination, the advanced individual becomes a discerning judge (Libra) of all that is beautiful (Venus). All deviations from the beautiful and proportionate are easily registered. Artistic taste tends towards the “classical”, especially if Saturn is strongly involved..

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5. Venus in Libra—Focus on Evaluation through Ajna Center:Libra is the discerning judge; Venus is the “eye for beauty” and works through the ajna center. Libra, a dualistic sign, has a symbol which is strongly suggestive of the shape of the ajna center. Through this center a weighing and balancing occurs—just the kind of process which Libra induces. The ajna center appraises value, and determines whether it is worth sending the integrated personality in the direction of the appraised value. The “eye” (ajna) is active before desire is mobilized.

1. Venus in Libra—Harmonizing the Environment:Both Venus and Libra are harmonizing, equilibrizing influences. Together they have great skill in action, and can take dissonant forces and convert them into harmonious relationships. Venus in Libra is the sign of the “peace-maker”, not only at the negotiating table, but in normal daily involvement with the environment.

2. Venus in Libra—Consequences of Desire Revealed:Libra, a karmic sign, is adept at prefiguring the consequences of action, whereas Aries, which initiates so many karmically consequential actions, rarely is. Venus rules the sense of sight. Venus also represents the “fruits of action”. After an act has been initiated under the impulse of desire, it comes to fruition. Venus sees the fruits of action (the value or its opposite emerging from action taken). With Venus is Libra, there is judgment (Libra) of these fruits (Venus), and desire is adjusted and refined to promote a more satisfying, i.e., a more valuable outcome. This combination is one of those which confers some degree of foresight. Eventually, there is such understanding of the quality of actions and their emergent values, that only those actions are undertaken which promise the emergence of soul values. But this eventuality occurs on the Path of Discipleship and of Initiation, and is not yet possible for the advanced human being who is not yet orientated towards the soul.

3. Venus in Libra—Evaluating the Process Stimulated in Either Virgo or ScorpioDepending upon which way the wheel is turning, the Libran experience is preceded by either Scorpio (ordinary wheel) or Virgo (reversed wheel). Libra governs a process of decision. The Libran energy (acting after the Scorpio experience) can send the human soul back into Scorpio for an intensification of the testing process, or onward (in a clockwise manner) into Virgo, for materialistic endeavor, or perhaps for spiritual germination. Or, receiving the human soul from Virgo, Libra can send that immersed consciousness onward (counterclockwise) into Scorpio for the true tests of discipleship, or backwards (clockwise) into Virgo again, for a deepening of soul life. A prolonged oscillation will occur in Libra, with the scales tipping now one way, now the other, before the decision (and the direction on the wheel) are finally determined. For the advanced human being, Venus (the plant of values) in Libra, the sign of judgment, brings to bear the influence of the soul (Venus) as the judgment is in process.

4. Venus in Libra—the Love of Beauty:It has been said that “a thing of beauty is a joy forever”. The combination, Venus in Libra, thrives on beauty—its consideration, its contemplation, its creation. Beauty emerges through right balance and proportion. Venus in Libra gives itself to the consideration of those proportions which produce beauty.

5. Venus in Libra—a Refined Sense of Values:Values are the harvest of experience. We might call values ‘stably-oriented desires’. Libra weighs and balances for a prolonged period; in the process, the relative worth of many desire-alternatives is determined. That which is of lesser worth, lesser value, is eliminated, and only desires of a relatively high quality are retained. It has been

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said that the soul is the “quality of life”; Venus in Libra is one of those combinations in which this understanding is realized.

6. Venus in Libra—the Fine Arts:Venus in Libra has a general association with the arts, but in the case of the advanced man, the standards are so high and the taste so refined, relatively, that a love of the “fine arts” is likely to emerge. Essentially, the fine arts are those through which soul values are expressed rather than strictly personal values. Considerable refinement in expression is required if the vehicles of expression (the three vehicles of the personality) are to be sufficiently sensitive, coordinated and skillful to express the beauty inherent in the higher worlds).

7. Venus in Libra—a Good Sense of Design:Ultimately, all design is beautiful or not to the degree that it conforms to the archetypal pattern in the “heavens”—a pattern to which Venus in Libra is clearly related. Archetypes represent “perfected relationship”. Perhaps Aries can be considered to be the pure idea ,or the pure archetype, and Libra the idea or archetype in expression. Suffice it to say that design is all a matter of the manner in which the elements of any system are related to each other; Venus in Libra represents an ideal relationship expressive of beauty—the perfect placement and perfect functionality of every contributing part of a system.

8. Venus in Libra—Real Marriage Among Human Beings:The old adage runs that “marriages are made in heaven”. Few marriages on earth testify to the accuracy of the saying, but the more powerful the soul expresses through those who enter into the marriage relationship, the more chance such marriages have of real success. Marriage must be based upon respect and understanding, and a true appreciation of the essential value of the marriage partner which make a real, psycho-spiritually intimate relationship between two individuals possible. These requirements are all within the province of the Venus-in-Libra energy.

9. Venus in Libra—Symbolizing the Pairs of Opposites:Under Venus in Libra it is realized that normal male-female relationships upon the physical plane (entailing sexual attraction) is simply a symbol of a higher pair of opposites—soul and personality. The mind (Venus) becomes sufficiently illumined in Libra to see that the desire of the male-female polarities for each other are simply a reflection of the desire of one part of the human energy system for another. The causal position of the vertical relationship is realized in the horizontal. The reversal of the wheel can then occur; spiritual introversion takes the place of worldly extroversion. Soul-infusion (the true “marriage in the heavens”) is consummated.

10. Venus in Libra—Emergence of Right Human Relationships:Perhaps no combination of influences is more associated with “right human relationship” than this one. If Mars and Aries/Leo represent the anti-social assertion of the lower ego, then Venus in Libra represents an appreciation of the value of others, and a loving insistence that they be treated fairly and in a brotherly way. For Venus in Libra, right human relationships are beautiful relationships. This beauty is further developed as the Law of Polar Union (EP II 111) continues to condition the approach of the individual soul (is there really such a thing?) to all souls in the one soul. Ultimately, right human relationship on the personal level are dependent upon correct a relationship between soul and personality, and even more deeply, upon the relationship existing between souls, even though all souls are but one soul.

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11. Venus in Libra—Respect for Others; the Sense of Justice:The sense of justice emergent through this combination is based upon the “law (Libra) of love (Venus)”. Justice arises through appreciation, respect and understanding, and not because it is enforced, as it would be with Saturn in this sign.

12. Venus in Libra—Peace Work:Libra is the sign of peace, and an indicator of the work of that great Entity, the “Spirit of Peace”. Peace comes through justice, sharing, cooperation and mutual respect—all processes governed by Libra. Venus is the orthodox ruler of Libra and stands qualitatively opposed to the planet of War, Mars. Venus is magnetic, cohesive and centripetal, gathering into a harmonious integration those elements which, under frictional Mars, would be at war. Venus in Libra confers a deep appreciation to the needs of other parties, and an attempt to be lovingly fair in ensuring that those needs are met. This is a prescription for peace.

13. Venus in Libra—New Attitudes Towards Sex and Money Libra is the sign which relates to the triplicity—law, sex and money—coming under the first, second and third rays, respectively. Soul values emerge through the protective agency of the law, which expresses the will of the higher powers. Instead of animalistic sex, love and caring are expressed. In relation to money, there emerges a refined sense of what is materially worth while, and the method by which this creative energy can serve the emergence of soul values. Venus in Libra is particularly related to questions surrounding sex and money, indicating the possibility of introducing soul-expression into sexual and monetary practices. Law, sex and money, as here indicated, all pertain to the expression of the third aspect of divinity (with each of them expressing a different sub-ray of the third ray). Venus introduces a second aspect/second ray energy to this expression, seeking to change a personal orientation; into its transpersonal correspondence.

14. Venus in Libra—Dilettantism:A negative quality associated with Venus is Libra is dilettantism, understood as an artificial refinement too precious for the world. It leads to a snobbish, egoistic aestheticism, a prideful attitude expressed as “more aesthetic than thou”. The satirist W.S. Gilbert had a sharp understanding of this type of individual when, in the opera, Patience, he had the false poet Reginald Bunthorne declare the less than exalted nature of his true motivation in the following words: “In short, my aestheticism’s affection, born of a morbid love of admiration.”

15. Venus in Libra—Harmony in Relationship:Although in the rays given for both Venus and Libra the fourth ray of Harmony, Beauty and Art is not to be found, the suspicion often arises that this ray (especially in its harmony aspect) is present in both instances. The presence of this combination in the horoscope of the advanced man goes a long way towards ensuring the expression of right human relationship in his life.

16. Venus in Libra—“Soul-Mate” Expectations:Among advanced people the concept of the “soul-mate” begins to arise. Archetypally, Venus in Libra represents beauty and perfection in relationship. This is seldom achieved among personalities, though hope persists. At least the advanced human beings in relationship can begin to discover the deeper sources of affinity which unite them.

Venus in Libra for the Disciple/Initiate1. Venus in Libra—the Noble Middle Path:

Libra rules the “Noble Middle Path” between the extremes of spirit and matter. This

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Noble Path is the Path of the Soul and, as well, the Path of Beauty, on which the “golden mean” is respected as the standard of behavior. There is, of course, a particular connection between Venus and the soul, thus, Venus in Libra strengthens the understanding of the Noble Middle Path and the ability of the disciple/initiate to tread it.

2. Venus in Libra—Balance within the Personality VehiclesThis combination contributes to the achievement of a refined (Venus) and balanced (Libra) state within each personality sheath and between the sheaths themselves, bringing about a greater fusion of soul and personality.

3. Venus in Libra—Elevation of Sacral Energies to the Throat:Venus is a secondary ruler of the throat center because it is the orthodox ruler of Taurus, which sign is anatomically related to the throat. Libra (a sign closely associated with sexuality) is related to the sacral center—the chakra which stimulates sexuality. The sacral center also brings about the concrete manifestation of physical vehicles using the seventh ray; Libra is the seventh sign and is esoterically ruled by Uranus, distributing the seventh ray. In order for the “Marriage in the Heavens” to occur, the energy of the sacral center must be elevated, in large measure, to the creative throat center. Venus in Libra is a position which contributes to artistic creativity—the creation (Libra/third ray) of beauty (Venus). Such activities are instrumental in achieving the chakric elevation here discussed.

While Uranus, Mars, Pluto and the Moon, can all be reasonably related to the sacral center, Venus (distributing the sixth ray, probably monadically), too, has an eventual relationship with this sixth center. Personality, too, has been said to result of the combination of ajna and sacral energies: “The sacral centre is also connected with the ajna centre in the last analysis; the two together create a functioning duality which is productive of that subtle quality which we call personality. (EH 178) This fact relates Venus, already powerful at the ajna center, with the sacral center—influenced by Libra, the orthodox ruler of which is, significantly, Venus.

4. Venus in Libra—Balancing Negativity with Soul Values:When thoughts contrary to yoga arise, the yogi is to think thoughts which are opposite to the contrary thoughts; thus are wrong tendencies corrected. The combination of Venus in Libra is adept at proposing the soulful thought or action which balances and neutralizes negativity.

5. Venus in Libra—the Beauty of Union:In unity there is beauty. When states of inclusive love sweep through the consciousness, the perceiver is impressed by beauty as well. Union with the soul is union with beauty. These two astrological influences, Venus and Libra, (both so associated with the magnetism which produces union, and with the quality of beauty) reveal the beauty of the soul-infused and soul-fused states.

6. Venus in Libra—Search for the Archetype:Among the Sabian Symbols, the first degree of Libra contains the symbol of an impaled butterfly displaying the beauty of its wings; this symbol suggests to the author, Dane Rudhyar, an “immortal archetypal reality”. The symbol for the first degree of any sign is foundational in meaning for all subsequent degrees. Libra embodies the idea of the perfection of the form—a perfection which, at this stage in the evolution of our planet, can only be found upon the archetypal realms. Venus rules the process of refinement—until the quintessence is reached. This refining process restores the expression of form to its originating archetype. Disciples and Initiates strongly under the influence of this combination understand the perfect

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archetypal pattern within the imperfect expression of a form. They seek to create forms expressive of this perfect pattern, or to refine present forms until the internal pattern is to be seen.

7. Venus in Libra—the Triangularization in Relationship:In every bi-polar relationship, a third and synthetic factor is ultimately to be found reconciling the poles. The soul, for instance, is the third and synthetic factor reconciling the ‘opposition’ between spirit and matter. Libra is associated not only with duality, but with triangularity—as its symbol suggests. Venus, orthodox ruler of Libra, is associated with the middle point from which the magnetic energy of fusion emanates. Through the agency of Venus in Libra, many pairs of opposites are unified within the point of soul consciousness which, Venus, planet of the soul, represents.

8. Venus in Libra—a Balance Achieved Between Soul and Form: Venus is one of the foremost planets of the soul, and Libra represents the balance between opposites. As well, Libra expresses the third aspect (related to personality) and (because of its emphasis upon “Divine Love”) (EA 333) Libra, increasingly, will be found expressing the second aspect. If Aries is the one, then Libra is the two. Under Venus in Libra, soul values emerge and balance material values, without entirely overcoming them. A beautiful relationship between soul and personality is achieved; soul seeks to express through beautiful material forms. The destruction or radical transformation of such forms awaits more drastic astrological influences. Under the combination of Venus in Libra, soul and personality achieve an harmonious and beautiful partnership, based upon love and mutual respect.

9. Venus in Libra—Soul-Mate Relationships:Increasingly, the disciple and initiate understand human living from the perspective of the relatively immortal soul. They realize that partners and cooperators in this life are not really ‘new’ acquaintances. Perhaps, when they find those they have loved before, they recognize these individuals. Perhaps, they recognize those whom they have loved many times before, and perhaps they recognize that such love is not based simply upon superficial personality attraction, but upon a deep similarity between the subjective patterns of being. Those whose soul rays are the same, or whose monadic and soul rays are the same, are true friends in life, and true mates a spiritual sense. Venus in Libra helps one detect mutual patterns of deep, subjective affinity, and brings together individuals who share such patterns. Thus, are formed ideal partnerships between those who are in deep harmony and resonance with each other. Such individuals become inseparable partners, persistently, lovingly and ‘lightedly’ related to one another. In the higher sense of the term, they become “soul mates”, because of recognized affinity between their soul patterns.

10. Venus in Libra—the “Marriage in the Heavens”; the Consummation of Horizontal Relationships:Soul and personality must come together in harmony, beauty and truth. This is the true marriage, of which outer marriages are reflections. This holy marriage takes place, not on the planes of earth, but within the causal body (i.e., in the “Heavens”) during the initiation process. The consciousness of the human soul is “drawn up” into the consciousness of the Solar Angel (which pervades the causal body far more fully than it does the lower personality consciousness). The inner harmony which results from the inner marriage between the “opposites” soul and personality, flows through the personality, rendering its normal, horizontal relationships more beautiful and harmonious. We might say that the Marriage in the Heavens resulting in the intimate, harmonious union of soul and personality is a consummation (albeit a relative

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consummation) of all previous horizontal relationships, no matter how harmonious or how satisfying.

11. Venus in Libra—Changing Partners:The tendency to emphasize the importance of a human partner changes to the emphasis upon the soul as partner.

12. Venus in Libra—Contemplation: the Fusing of Subject and Object in Consciousness:The energy of Libra, when rightly appropriated by a disciple or initiate, confers undistorted objectivity. In Libra, the opposites face one another from positions one hundred eighty degrees apart, and thus can see and be seen clearly, face to face. Objectivity is a first step and must precede contemplation. In the meditative process, Libra is the sign associated, especially, with contemplation. Further, Venus is the planet of the soul, and it is the soul which contemplates—not the personality. Libra brings subject and object into relationship; the beauty of the object is seen. Venus facilitates the process of merging, whereby the meditator merges with the life and interior pattern of the object (or person) considered—this is contemplation.

Aesthetic appreciation is especially related to contemplation. When one is enrapt in the consideration of a thing of beauty, one enters within the object of consideration, temporarily suspending the awareness of one’s own ego; then, through a process of fusion—the contemplating subject becomes the contemplated object. While contemplation may begin with the most attentive observation, as the process continues, the one who contemplates is no longer, strictly speaking, the observer, but becomes a participant in the life and pattern of that which is contemplated. The contemplator lives within the object of contemplation. Both Venus and Libra promote this aesthetic attitude which facilitates contemplation.

13. Venus in Libra—the Law of Magnetic Impulse; the Law of Polar Union:The Law of Magnetic Impulse—magnetically drawing souls into relationship—is also called the Law of Polar Union and is definitely connected with Libra (under which sign, the union of the poles occurs). Magnetic Impulse (Polar Union) has little to do with relationships between personalities (no matter how harmonious or correct). This law functions in the world of souls and in relation to souls. Venus is the planet which rules the fifth kingdom of nature, the Kingdom of Souls. As well, Venus rules the magnetism which attracts souls to each to her and holds them in relationship with each other.

With respect to Libra (and to Venus) three kinds of relationship are involved: 1) horizontal relationships between two personalities; 2) vertical relationships between the soul and the personality; and 3) horizontal relationships between souls (on their own plane). It is to this third category of relationship that the Law of Polar Union applies. Venus in Libra can be seen functioning within those human relationships which, in the quality of their exchange, reflect the horizontal relationships on the plane of soul. In such a case, persons, who realize they are souls, will relate personally as if “soul-to-soul”.

14. Venus in Libra—Contributes to Brotherhood:The era of achieved brotherhood occurs through Venus in the third decanate of Aquarius. All air signs, however, are powerful when any one air sign conditions a precessional age. Thus Libra is powerful during the Age of Aquarius, as is its orthodox ruler, Venus. Broader brotherly relations between the members of human society are based upon right relations between individuals in partnership—which

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partnership Venus in Libra promotes. As human being learn to relate harmoniously in pairs, they transfer their developing relationship skills to larger collections of people. The progression proceeds from the individual, to the couple to the group. Right Human Relationships (indicated by Venus is Libra) is an essential ingredient in the establishment of Intelligent Brotherhood. Venus in Libra and Venus in Aquarius work out the interesting similarities and distinctions between friends and lovers.

15. Venus in Libra—Drama of Polarities Transferred to Meditative Life:Under Venus in Libra, the dramatic interplay between the polarities which works out upon the physical and astral planes, must be further internalized and elevated to the level of the mind. Upon the mental level, and under the influence or the light of the soul, the polarities are harmonized and resolved. Conflicts are harmonized in the mind before they are allowed to express more crudely upon the outer planes.

16. Venus in Libra—Interpersonal Relations Reflect Harmonious Soul-Personality Relations: For the disciple/initiate, right human relations emerge as a reflection of the loving relations between soul and personality. The improvement of horizontal relations reflect a continuing improvement in the quality of the “marriage” between soul and personality.

17. Venus in Libra—Justice Based upon Soul Values:Libra demands justice and fairness; Venus insists upon the expression of soul values. Justice is seen to be desirable because the consciousness is influenced by soul realization and the values arising from that realization.

18. Venus in Libra—Activation of the Love Petals, Especially the Fifth Petal.The petals of the egoic lotus have many and various zodiacal and planetary correspondences—not to mention ray correspondences. Love is the middle principle in the trinity, and Libra is the pivotal or middle sign, especially when Leo/Virgo are considered as one sign. (cf. EA 230) Libra has some association with the fifth or love/love petal of the egoic lotus. The second petal of the second tier is the representative petal of love; Libra controls that choice point which “reverses the wheel” and orients the human soul towards the spiritual soul. This reorientation and the unfoldment of the fifth petal occur together—though, of course, the process is not sudden. Leo and Libra together refer to both the opening of the fifth petal and to the possibility of the first initiation.

19. Venus in Libra—Unifying Consciousness Through Beauty:Master Morya has said, “With beauty, thou hast the light.” The contemplation of beauty unifies soul and personality. Conversely, when soul and personality are united, the beauty of creation is revealed. Venus in Libra confers the love of that which beautiful. This love intensifies until the principles, formulas and relationships which produce beauty are revealed, and the human being considers not only things of beauty but “the beautiful”, itself. To discover the meaning of “the beautiful” takes one into the realm of archetypes, and therefore, into the realm of soul. To love the beautiful is the beginning of loving the soul. Beauty is akin to solar fire, and the contemplation of beauty invokes solar fire. The Path of Beauty is the Path of Soul, the Path of Return—returning a man to his high estate.

20. Venus in Libra—Representing the Spirit of Peace:Venus is the modifier. It reduces fire by friction, so basically we are looking at peace here. The spirit of Peace.(there might be a triangle of the Spirit of Peace, Libra and Venus)

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21. Venus in Libra—Detecting the Value within Life Experience:From the many converging energies of life, value must emerge. Venus in Libra is one of the principle combinations of evaluation. That which is truly useful for the soul is recognized and extracted. One becomes the judge of the value of life experience, and, further, seeks only those life experiences which are of sufficient quality to be valuable for the soul.

22. Venus in Libra—the Path on which Soul Values are Expressed: The path of directed descent, the sushumna , the central path ---You always have to respect the rights of either party and you have the held mental illuminative focus that allows you to do that. ---(It is almost like there is a merging of Aries and Libra, there is an immediate connection between the two, so it really speeds up and the narrow middle path being the path of beauty is the expedient way. And the minute we talk about expedience we are talking about manifestation and Ray 3)

23. Venus in Libra—Avoiding Negative Karma:Venus represents the illumined mind, and Libra, the capacity to foresee consequences. Thus, under this combination, the consequences of action are held within the illumined mind, and intelligently evaluated (Libra and the third ray). This combination, thus, helps avoid negative karma by ensuring that the subject avoids obvious karmic blunders caused by impatience, impulse and blindness. Venus succeeds where Mars fails; Libra succeeds where Aries fails.

24. Venus in Libra—Realization of the Consequences of Desire:Desire is blind and ruled by Mars. Under Venus, the human sees the consequences of the desires which have been set in motion. Under Venus in Libra the human being is free to choose (Libra) its desires according to soul values (Venus). Desire is not dead, but it is karmically intelligent.

25. Venus in Libra—Balancing the Causal Body:Within the causal body is nothing evil, but the causal body can have deficiencies which manifest as deficiencies and imbalances in normal physical plane living. Libra is an energy which, when applied to the causal process, restores that process to balance, and contributes to the “rounding out” of the causal body. No doubt the karmic agents (and the Solar Angel as a karmic agent) utilizes the energy of Libra to determine which energies are to be utilized in the succeeding incarnation. The selection of ray, zodiacal and planetary energies is not done by chance. A larger developmental purpose is served. Libra (“Lord of the Balance”) and Venus, the “Arbiter of Quality”, reveal the next step. Eventually there develops a balanced and beautiful causal demonstration through which the energies of Libra (balance) and Venus (beauty) have full expression.

26. Venus in Libra—Karma as an Agent of the Law of Love:Saturn in Libra is the stern karmic judge. The purpose behind the ‘exactions’ of karma, however, is the emergence of the principle of love, expressed by Venus, and by Libra as well. Severe and exact justice is the balance required if love is to triumph in relationship.