Leo 129There is a great spiritual relationship between Leo
and Aquarius. The sign of Leo is in the downward path
(Dakshin.a-yana) when the man follows the planetary path.
The lion is raised to the level of a perfect man who is
located in Aquarius, which stands in reflection of Leo on
the upward path (Uttara-yan.a). The great sage Agastya
presides over the process of bringing the man of Leo to
Aquarius through a reversed process. “He drinks the
waters of the oceans to kill the demons.”* The Aquarian
age, which is an age of sudden expansion (under the
guidance of Uranus), prepares the advanced race of
mankind in Leo to enjoy the levels of the age.
Wheat and honey come under the rule of Leo.
Spiritual students know much about the benefit of living
on these two things. The milk, butter and ghee of Cancer
and the wheat and honey of Leo are the main items of the
perfect man in the Aquarian age. Time is fast approaching
when man cannot be much benefited by rich foods.
Digestive troubles are located in Leo. Matter stands as a
barrier for the mind to reach soul and spirit. There is the
down-ward pull below the diaphragm when man takes
delight in rich foods, especially in the Aquarian age.
Simple foods and plenty of water with frequent baths are
most conducive to a life of real happiness.
Sun is the ruler of Leo in the horoscope of an average
man. To the advanced mankind of the Aquarian age,
Uranus rules the sign through Aquarius. This is for those
who are above the soul-levels even. In the solar and cosmic
levels, Uranus is the ruler. Leo governs law, order and
justice in the soul-level. These are the expressions of love
in this sign. For this reason, Jupiter, the Judge, rules the
- See Agastya (Appendix A).