The Ascendant is related to the causal body. The Sun sign is the personality. The Moon is like the prison of the soul.
"The ascendant conceals the hidden purpose of the Soul. To express this purpose successfully requires that the individual arrest the selfish tendencies engendered by the sun sign. This s/he does by nurturing the higher qualities offered by the sun sign. In addition, s/he must analyze the moon sign, and its negative tendencies, and discover ways of uplifting them."
"From these descriptions it can be deduced that the ascendant (rising sign) is of primary importance when trying to understand the spiritual “possibilities” present within one’s life. Traditionally, the ascendant is related to an individual’s ego expression, outer appearance and physical body. Yet, in Esoteric Astrology it is understood that these themes must be examined from the higher perspective as well. Therefore, the ascendant does not simply relate to a person’s physical form, but also to his/her spiritual form. In short, the ascendant rules the causal body.
Esoteric Astrology: The Revealer of the Soul’s Intention, William Meader, Soulbridging.comThe causal body is the form through which the Soul functions. It is the abode of the Soul, so to speak. Contained within the causal body is the key to understanding the Soul’s incarnational intention. This is why the ascendant is so crucial in Esoteric Astrology. In truth, it reveals the remoter possibilities of Soul development. Therefore, from a spiritual perspective, the ascendant, not the sun sign, is the most important sign of consideration."
Below is a list of Adepts heads of Rays (Chohans) and a brief reference to their work according to C. W. Leadbeater:[26]
- First Ray: Master Morya. "He stands with all the unshakable and serene strength of His Ray, playing a great part in that work of guiding men and forming nations."
- Second Ray: Master Kuthumi. "Ray of Wisdom, which gives great Teachers to the world."
- Third Ray: The Venetian: In this Ray "there appears very strongly the characteristic of adaptability [with] great tact, and a rare faculty for doing the right thing at the right moment. Astrology is connected with this Ray."
- Fourth Ray: Master Serapis. "Harmony and beauty, and people who belong to His type are always unhappy until they can introduce harmony into their environment . . . Art counts for much on this Ray."
- Fifth Ray: Master Hilarion. "His influence is upon most of the great scientists of the world, and people well advanced along His Ray are notable for their ability to make accurate observations, and be absolutely dependable where scientific investigation is concerned."
- Sixth Ray: Master Jesus. "This is the Ray of the devotional saints and mystics of every religion."
- Seventh Ray: Comte de St. Germain. "He works to a large extent through ceremonial magic, and employs the services of great Angels."
He also related the three aspects of the Logos with the different Rays, as they express through the Heads of the Brotherhood of Adepts:[27]
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