Chapter IX
Venus - Jupiter........................................................................................................
The left/right brain activity has been a popular topic for many decades. As stated before,
the focus point in heaven and in the body determines how you will perceive this reality.
There is a strong influence of the five element forces with wood on the right, metal on
the left and earth in the middle as the balance point. This is a direct influence from the
realm of spiritual law straight down to the physical body (see Fig. 9.11). The Tan Tien
energy shows the same structure, according to the energy collection points, just like the
initial connection of the spirit with the deep body energy or the Shen with the Jing. This
process happens without directly interfering with the lower mental/emotional field. The
central stabilizing earth aspect is also found in the energy of the spleen and pancreas.
If we look from the perspective of stars and planets, the core of the activity will be on
the emotional and mental level and related to the activity of the brain.
The white stars and Venus are activating the left, more rational and social part of the
brain, more male energy. The green stars and Jupiter are activating the right, more emo-
tional part of the brain, more female quality.
From this point of view the nerves are crossing in the neck. So the left brain is associ-
ated with the function of the nervous system, regulating the right side of the body with the
liver as the center point. The right brain regulates the left side of the body, with the spleen
and the pancreas as the center point. (see Fig. 9.10) These energies will enter more
directly into the organs and body system.
The right brain is related to individual/body emotional awareness, downward energy
related to the spleen. The left brain deals mostly with social, external, controlling, rational
activities; more rising energy related to the liver and gall bladder. The elemental influence
is weaker in this new point.
We have to remember that the cortex and the human brain consciousness developed
from the limbic system, which is evolved from the mammal state. In these primitive states
the mental, intellectual and social abilities are very limited. The limbic system has a basic
center in both hemispheres of the brain. These centers called the amigdala, deal with
deep emotional experiences (affection, safety and other primal needs). A human being is
directly related with the neocortex and the ability to connect with other people and the
universe. But we must not forget to be in touch with our feelings and our body. Just as the
Taoist masters say: “Help and heal yourself and then help others”.
If the right brain is overactive and the left brain energy is blocked, the person will tend
to feel isolated, overemotional and stuck in the past (no spirit connection).
If the left brain is overactive and the right brain energy is blocked, the person has a
hard time getting in touch with the emotions and body awareness. They tend to rationalize
things and they have a hard time feeling involved with others or even with themselves.
Left/right brain balance is crucial for a state of well-being. The planetary and star
initiations can be a tremendous help in keeping or creating this balance.
In western astrology and Greek mythology these two planets are exactly in opposition
(Venus/female-Jupiter/male) to the Taoist view.