Classification of the Zodiacal Signs 65the crucifixion of Christ with two others. The fixed cross
among the three represents the crucifixion of the Saviour.
Another significant point is that two consecutive signs of
each cross stand in a relation of 90 degrees to one another.
This is called the square aspect which covers or conceals
the two points of the compass (subjectivity and
objectivity). The belief that the square aspect has ill-effects
is a blind which conceals the truth. The so-called bad
aspect is nothing but an indication of an imperfection
which gives an opportunity for perfection. Common sense
tells us that a square aspect at birth progresses towards a
trine aspect at a future date. An impediment to the
occultist is the means for strength in overcoming it. Here
lies the higher philosophy of the mutual squares of the
two signs of the same group.
Matter exists in five physical states : space, gas, fire,
liquid and solid. These five states are governed by five
cosmic De-va-s. Four of these states are hatched in the womb
of the fifth. That is, space as a circle contains the four other
elements as the cross. Fire and water stand in square with
one another as we see in the case of Aries the fiery sign
and Cancer the watery sign. Fire and water seem to be
inimicals to each other. But cosmic chemistry recognises
fire as the cause of the formation of water from gases.
This fire is called electrical fire (Vidyut). So also, the man
of the spiritual path attracts the co-operation and
fellowship of the seemingly opposing angles. The
opposition or enmity is only a trial or a test which he has
to pass. The same principle holds good in all other cases.
The awakening of consciousness from sleep of a
person as well as a solar system, is a three-fold process.
During the sleep state, there is only one state, that of