811. Aries SECTION-II
This sign marks the beginning of the zodiac
according to many systems of astrology. The symbol of
this sign is the head of a ram. The ram indicates power,
force and a straight dash. In the lowest planes of
consciousness this sign signifies force without steering.
Leadership, strength, valour and the surmounting of
obstacles form the main features of this sign. In all the
levels of evolution, this sign marks the release of a
tremendous force which tends to break up for a higher
purpose, the form-side of existence. Hence the sign marks
expansion, activity and the path of initiation. In the
material levels this sign gives the first stir to destroy the
older forms and re-adjust into better and advanced states.
Hence the sign signifies wars, destruction and disorder
through political and social events. The iconoclast in all
fields belongs to this sign. For this reason it is considered
to be militant and rather a dangerous sign in world affairs.
This point of view is based on conventional and
sentimental levels of understanding. It is therefore not an
altogether perfect interpretation of the sign.
The explosion of the atom and the release of its
tremendous energy used for varied purposes takes place
under the influence of this sign. In the practice of occultism
a meditation of this sign, with proper location in the
physical body, causes the splitting up of the atoms of the
physical tissues, the power thus released being utilisable
for higher purposes of replenishing the subtler principles.