Cosmic Healing II

Soul in the Planetary World

In Greek mythology and related anthroposophical studies, soul types are described
based on the expression of the planets. The observations of the expression of these
heavenly bodies was the vehicle to get in contact with the higher psychic world.
In the Taoist practices the planets are seen from the Tao and its manifestation in the
five elements and so the internal energy of the planets have a relation with the colors of
the five elements and the seasonal cycle. Because of this different point of view (their
interpretation of male/female planets), the connection they make with the body organs
and systems and also the personality connected to a particular planet, is different be-
tween Chinese and Western astrology.
For instance in the West the planet Venus is a female planet connected with the Greek
goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite. While Jupiter is known as a male planet with a
dominating, controlling energy and the god Zeus.
In the East, wood is the quality for spring. Spring gives birth to new life (so it is female).
Since wood is the planet of Jupiter it is considered to be a female planet. Metal is the
quality for autumn. In autumn life withdraws and contracts (male). Venus is in the West, so
it is seen as a male planet. The planets Mercury and Venus seem to be used in opposite
ways in the two systems. So, it is important to use the planets according to one system
only and not to mix them together.

Modality - Lungs + - Kidneys + - Liver + - Heart + - Spleen +

Emotion

Shape

Color

Smell

Temperature

Sound

Feeling

Texture

Size

Taste

Direction

Sadness,

Grief

Collapsed,

Flattened

Ball

Grey

Musty

Cold

Low,

No Force

No Energy,

Exhausted

Crumpled

Deflated,

Low

Salty

Downward

Righteousness,

Courage

Tall,

Straight

Bright

White

Pure,

Fresh

Comfortable,

Warm

Strong Firm,

Resonant

Uplifted

Firm but

Comfortable

Expanding

Upward

Satisfying

Upward

Fear,Stress,

Fright

Awkward,

Tiny,

Compressed

Dark Grey,

Cloudy

Foul,

Urine

Cold,

Chilly

High-pitched

Shrill

Tight,

Closed in

Slippery

Small

Salty

Scattered

Gentleness

Round,

Full,

Expansive

Bright

Sky Blue

Fresh

Cool,

Comfortable

Whisper,

Pleasant

to the Ear

Relaxed,

High,

Centered

Velvet

Limitless

Mild,

Honey

Circular

Anger

Spear-like,

Sharp

Red,

Cloudy

Pungent

Hot,

Explosive

Flashing,

Loud

Pain,

Tough,

Rough

Rough

Expanding,

Exploding

Bitter

Attacking

Kindness

Round,

Smooth

Soft

Green

Sweet,

Fragrant

Warm,

Pleasant

Melodious

Nurtured

Soft

Expanding,

Gently

Sweet

Enfolding

Impatience,

Cruelty, Hate

Moving,

Spiny

Orange,

Muddy

Sharp

Burnt

Unsteady

Noisy,

Irregular

Irregular

Cactus-like

Small,

Pointed

Acidic

Scattered

Love, Honor,

Respect

Straight,

Open

Bright

Red

Aromatic

Incense

Warm,

Full

Deep, Stable,

Steady,

Solid

Stable,

Protected

Comfort-

able,

Secure

Expanding

Satisfying

Open,

Steady

Worry

Irregular

Cloudy

Sour

Humid

Shaky

Uncertain

Sticky

Out of

Proportion

Sour

Con-

stricted

Fairness,

Openness

Open,

Wide, Big

Mellow

Yellow

Clean,

Dry

Warm,

Mid-range

Clear, Soft,

in Tune

Balanced,

Even

Smooth,

Firm

Big,

Deep

Smooth,

Clean

Horizontal

Fig. 7.19 Typical Qualities of the Five Vital Organs