264 Spiritual Astrology
the opposites is also caused by Mars, provided the planet is
well aspected by that of his Guru.
In the normal course of evolution, man has to pass
through stages like revolution, anarchy, bloodshed and
cruel death before he is raised from the influence of the
opposites. This raising from the lowest level is caused by
the sextile aspect between Scorpio and Capricorn. Mars
and Pluto create new opportunities through the gateway
of death in repeated succession. Gradually harmony is
gained through conflict.
Mars governs the vibrations of the blood-red colour
and the iron content of blood. The chemical reactions of
the blood cause very strong sex impulses and Mars
governs the function of preparing the reproductory fluids
from blood. The link of the vital body between the physical
and the mental is a hard shell of Mars vibrations. Since
Mars also gives the strength to master one’s own vitality,
man is called forth to subdue the beast of sex, and the
‘trials of Hercules’ are successfully passed through. Crude
methods of controlling sensual thoughts and hatred for
others are the attributes of Mars on the lower planes. Rigid
rules of celibacy and Hat.ha yoga are prescribed by religious
leaders born under this planet, so that Mars can help for
the triumph of man over the animal nature. Mars governs
the Mu-la-dha-ra and the spleen-centre. Methods of practising
yoga to subdue the lower activity of these two centres,
stimulation of the higher activity of Mu-la-dha-ra- and the
release of Kundalini from the hell-fire of the spleen-centre
are all under the control of Mars.
On a higher level Mars causes the linking up a man
with the Hierarchy and their disciples. Again, on a still
higher level Mars rules the workings of Sahasra-ra and the