by Robert Ayres |
The Sun enters Aquarius on January 19. This creates an energetic shift from heavy earthy Capricorn to light airy Aquarius. Capricorn rules our karma and our responsibilities while Aquarius stimulates our sense of freedom and liberation. Being an air sign, Aquarius expresses primarily through the mind, that part of our being that evolutionarily has achieved the greatest degree of freedom. Our ability to think and explore the universe through the realm of ideas is unbounded. To the degree that we choose to limit our thinking and stay within limited belief systems we are limiting our own life.
The word man is derived from the Sanskrit word manas, which means to think. The mystery of the human being is contained within the enigma of human thinking. An ancient maxim states that as a person thinks, so they are. Change your thinking and you change your life. Aquarius is dedicated to the liberation of our thinking from the mundane and conventional. Our world could use a fresh, enlightened perspective on what life is all about.
Aquarius rules the archetype of the inventor. The individual driven by creative genius lives a life of exploration, experimentation and thinking outside the box. There is a restlessness to this soul who senses that there is more to life than what tradition tells us. The Aquarius-influenced person is motivated to challenge the accepted truths and blaze new trails in mind and thought. As a result, new discoveries are made which add to the storehouse of human knowledge. In the field of medicine and health, Aquarius generally rules alternative healing techniques and methodologies.
Aquarius also rules electricity. One of The Waterbearer’s symbols is the lightning bolt. The lightning bolt is a symbol of the transformation of ignorance into enlightenment. Concentrated celestial light descending from the heavens to earth transforms darkness into light. One of the titles given to Uranus, one of the planetary rulers of Aquarius, is The Awakener. Its energy can wake us up from the enchantment of a materialistic world view, to which many have succumbed.
Aquarius provides us with the opportunity to expand our consciousness and embrace the celestial, spiritual reality without denying the important role of the material world. A true perspective on life must include the spiritual realities that form the foundation of the mundane world. The state of consciousness ruled by Aquarius is cosmic consciousness or self-realization. It is unbounded awareness of the wholeness of life. From this enlightened perspective, the mind can experience and explore the entire creation. This is a human birthright that is structured into our very being. It just requires us to do the work to unfold this hidden potential. The result is true freedom and liberation. This Aquarian state of consciousness allows us to transcend the limitations of the physical world and live on an unbounded level. We are all, collectively and individually, evolving towards this. When we truly integrate this vision of the paradigm of human life into our awareness, it has a profound quickening effect on our growth and our quality of life. It is a very uplifting and inspiriting energy.
The herbs of Aquarius are primarily focused on relaxing the nervous system. The high vibration of this sign often needs to be balanced and integrated. Chamomile, passionflower, skullcap, and valerian can be taken in the form of teas, tinctures, and capsules for alleviation of nervous and emotional disturbances. Check with your health practitioner on selection and doses.
Physiologically, Aquarius rules the pituitary gland, which is the master gland controlling the endocrine system. These organs secrete hormones into the bloodstream and powerfully influence our behavior. The endocrine glands are the physical counterparts to the chakras of the subtle bodies. The chakras, or consciousness centers, are the focused expression of higher forces and powers of consciousness. Within these centers is the latent potential of higher consciousness. We must each cleanse, purify and heal our chakras and endocrine glands in order to consciously work with these higher powers of awareness.
The pituitary gland relates to the “third eye” or ajna chakra. It is known as the two-petaled lotus. Its dual nature relates to the balancing and harmonizing of all opposites. These include the polarities of spirit and matter as well as the two hemispheres of the brain. The third eye is the center of clairvoyance. When the ajna chakra is opened, we are then able to truly see and experience reality. This results in fundamental and positive changes in our lives. It is as if we have been living a dream from which we are awakening. With this expansion of consciousness we achieve a state of freedom and transcendence from our old earthbound life.
Take advantage of the Sun’s passage through Aquarius to raise your consciousness and uplift your life. Go for it!
THE ABOVE IS NOT MEANT TO BE TAKEN AS MEDICAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL.
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Robert Ayres is an internationally known astrologer with over 40 years of experience. He can be reached for personal consultations at (530) 550-1118 or at his website at astrologicalalchemy.com
