212. The Scope of the Subject
Spiritual Astrology deals with the spiritual evolution
of man. For this, a definite idea of the spiritual order of
the universe and the solar system is necessary. The
relationship between the universe and the individual is
only a matter of correspondences as we have seen
previously. An individual becomes self-conscious through
some definite steps which are natural. At first the
individual distinguishes himself from other beings and
this individualisation makes him live in a world which is
a bit higher than that of the animal world. From individual
consciousness a man unfolds into the consciousness of
personality. This process is through his experience,
through the senses and sensations. At this stage, he lives
below the levels of his solar plexus. Food and protection
form his motives of action. During the personality-level
his mental vehicle is stimulated through desire and
experience.
At this stage, his consciousness is located between
the solar plexus and the throat-centre via the heart-centre.
During this period his emotions and thoughts are blended.
He finds an expression through the experience of mental
and emotional relationships with others. In the next step
his intellect is purified. His thoughts are freed from
motives and his emotions are purified into love. At this
stage, the lower centres gradually lose their control, and
his consciousness gains possession of the higher centres.
The centre of consciousness is shifted from the