the cause of this deficiency also. In the Taoist Esoteric System, we
believe that there is tremendous potential in the energy of the sperm
and sex hormones. We awaken and transform this energy to the
higher centers.
Ovaries
The ovaries, like the testes, have two functions: first, to provide
ova or egg cells and secondly, to secrete sex hormones. The hor-
mones of the ovaries are estrogens and progesterone and unusual
conditions androgens may be produced.
The ovaries are awakened to activity when a young girl reaches
11 to 13 years of age. The “female” hormones serve to develop the
secondary feminine sex characteristics of breast growth, pubic
and auxiliary hair, maturation of the genital tract and also the con-
tours of the female figure, and many contribute to the psychologi-
cal characteristics of the woman. Inadequate or absent ovarian
stimulation by the pituitary gonadotrophic hormones, failure of the
ovary to respond, or an abnormal response to the stimulation, re-
sults in many disorders ranging from inborn failure to menstruate,
subsequent cessation of menses and development of male char-
acteristics.
In the Taoist system, we regard the ovaries as one of the great
energy centers of the female. The female can awaken and trans-
form the great energy from the ovaries to the higher center.
Spleen
The spleen is located beyond the left end of the stomach, between
it and the diaphragm. It is bean-shaped and has a deep blue-red
color. It weighs from five to six ounces and is soft, spongy, and
fragile. The spleen controls blood destruction.
In the Taoist Esoteric system we regard the spleen as the en-
trance for solar force, which vitalizes the dense body. Without this
vital elixir no being can live. From the spleen this sun force is sent
to the solar plexus and from the solar plexus this fluid-like energy
flows along the filaments composing the nervous system. In this
way it permeates every part of the physical body. energizing each
and every cell with its life force.