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OD IS LIGHT," says the Bible, and

we are unable to conceive of a

grander simile of His Omnipresence

or mode of His manifestation.* Even

the greatest telescopes have failed to

reach the boundaries of light, though they reveal to

us stars millions of miles from the earth. We may

well ask ourselves, as did the Psalmist of old,

"Whither shall I flee from thy presence? If I ascend

up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in

hell (the Hebrew word means “grave” and not

“hell”), behold, thou art there. If I take the wings of

the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the

sea; even there shall thy hand lead me."

When in the dawn of Being God the Father enun-

ciated the Word, and the Holy Spirit moved upon

the sea of homogeneous Virgin Matter, primeval

darkness was turned to Light. That is therefore the

prime manifestation of Deity, and a study of the

principles of Light will reveal to the mystic intu-

ition a wonderful source of spiritual inspiration. As

it would take us too far afield from our subject, we

shall not enter into an elucidation of that theme here

except so far as to give an elementary idea of how

divine Life energizes the human frame and stimu-

lates to action.

Truly, God is One and undivided. He enfolds

within His Being all that is, as the white light

embraces all colors. But He appears threefold in

manifestation, as the white light is refracted into

three primary colors: blue, yellow, and red.

Wherever we see these colors they are emblemati-

cal of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These three

primary rays of divine Life are diffused or radiated

through the sun, and produce life, consciousness

and form upon each of the seven light bearers, the

planets, which are called "the Seven Spirits before

the Throne." Their names are: Mercury, Venus,

Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus. Bode's

law proves that Neptune does not belong to our

solar system and the reader is referred to Simplified

Scientific Astrology by the present writer for math-

ematical demonstration of this contention.

Each of the seven planets receives the light of the

sun in a different measure according to its proximi-

ty to the central orb and the constitution of its

atmosphere. The beings upon each, according to

their stage of development, have affinity for some

of the solar rays. They absorb the color or colors

congruous to them, and reflect the remainder upon

the other planets. The reflected ray bears with it an

impulse of the nature of the beings with whom it

has been in contact.

Thus the divine Light and Life come to each

planet either directly from the sun or reflected from

its six sister planets, and as the summer breeze

which has been wafted over blooming fields carries

upon its silent, invisible wings the blended fra-

grance of a multitude of flowers, so also the subtle

influences from the garden of God bring to us the

commingled impulses of all the spirits, and in that

varicolored light we live and move and have our

being.

The rays which come directly from the sun are

productive of spiritual illumination; the reflected

rays from other planets make for added conscious-

ness and moral development; and the rays reflected

by way of the moon give physical growth.

But as each planet can only absorb a certain

quantity of one or more colors according to the gen-

eral stage of evolution there, so each being upon

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Astrology and the Child

ASTROLOGY

*This article comprises selected writings from Max Heindel.

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earth—mineral, plant, animal, and man—can only

absorb and thrive upon a certain quantity of the var-

ious rays projected upon the earth. The remainder

do not affect it or produce sensation any more than

the blind are conscious of light and color which

exist everywhere around them. Therefore when

man returns to earth to reap that which he has sown

in previous lives and to sow anew the seeds which

make for future experience, each Ego is differently

affected by the stellar rays. The stars are the heav-

enly time-keepers which measure the year; the

moon indicates the month when the time will be

propitious to harvest or to sow. Thus the science of

astrology is a fundamental truth in nature, of enor-

mous benefit in the attainment of spiritual growth.

The child is a mystery to us all; we can only

know its propensities as they slowly develop into

characteristics, but it is usually too late to check it

when evil habits have been formed and the youth is

upon the downward grade. A horoscope erected for

the time of birth in a scientific manner shows the

tendencies to good or evil in the child, and if a par-

ent will take the time and trouble necessary to study

the science of the stars, he or she may do the child

entrusted to his or her care an inestimable service

by fostering tendencies to good and repressing the

evil bent before it has crystallized into habit.

Do not imagine that a superior mathematical

knowledge is necessary to erect a horoscope. Many

construct a horoscope in such an involved manner,

so "fearfully and wonderfully made," that it is

unreadable by themselves or others, while a simple

figure, easy of reading, may be constructed by any-

one who knows how to add and subtract.

This method has been thoroughly elucidated in

Simplified Scientific Astrology, which is a complete

textbook, though small and inexpensive, and any

parent who has the welfare of his or her children

thoroughly at heart should endeavor to learn to do

this work for himself. Even though his ability may

not compare with that of a professional astrologer,

his intimate knowledge of the child and deep inter-

est will more than compensate for such lack and

enable him to see most deeply into the child's char-

acter by means of its horoscope. Thus shall we all

come to know clearly how to discharge our duty as

parents, and bring forth most abundantly the spiri-

tual potencies of the souls committed to our care.

A C

ASE IN

OINT

Question: “We find the horoscope of Marjorie in

the magazine for this month. We have been hoping

for it, and are more grateful than we can tell you.

(The child is three and one-half years old.)

"The energy that spends itself in loss of temper is

already in evidence (sun in conjunction with Mars

and square to Uranus), and every attempt at

restraint is met with determined resistance, both

mental and physical. How to transmute that energy

is our problem. To quote from the horoscope: 'Be

sure that you start right away, and that you start

right.' We have studied and tried to obtain results.

She does not respond to kindness, and just before

getting the horoscope we had almost decided that

corporal punishment was the only means. I know

from results that I witnessed in that correction

should be done by other means. But many things

are possible at school that are not practical in the

home, besides, I never learned any of the methods

employed with children of Marjorie's age. Mrs. R.

has read many authorities on child training all of

which deprecate physical punishment, but no one

says what to use instead. The child takes reasoning

as an opportunity for argument.

"How can we secure obedience without physical

punishment? We keep our word to her in the small-

est detail and she never forgets, but reward begets a

sort of selfishness.

"If you can, give us some concrete example, your

suggestion of method, some idea of how and what

to do. We want above all things in this world to

work this miracle of transmutation, and I think,

though it may hurt, that we can both accept the

ingratitude of the child and not complain. But hon-

estly we do not know how."

[We introduce at this point Max Heindel’s read-

ing for Marjorie’s horoscope, given in the April

1916 Rays, followed by his answer to the parent’s

foregoing question—Ed.]

The Moon in the first house in Pisces and trine

Neptune in Cancer gives Marjorie a very restless

nature and she is sure to do considerable travelling

in her life. She will change from place to place and

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*The following discussion by Max Heindel is an apt illustra-

tion of the application of the Rosicrucian principles of edu-

cation of children to a specific example. It is reprinted from

the Question Department of the Rays for September, 1916.

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long voyages are particularly shown, but this desire

to wander is not dictated by a habit of shiftlessness.

She will be very practical, hardworking and

intensely ambitious to accomplish whatever she

sets out to do. Fixed signs on the angles, and the

Sun conjunction Mars in Scorpio indicate that

she will have the energy and perseverance to

work until she achieves. Jupiter is in his essen-

tial dignity in Sagittarius. This shows that

Marjorie has a noble heart and a humanitarian

instinct and the Sun in Libra also tells of her

kindly inner nature. But Mars and Mercury are

in the sign Scorpio, which is probably the most

belligerent sign among the twelve and this shows

us that her tongue can bite like a scorpion’s sting

when she shows the other side.

Under ordinary conditions Uranus in the

Saturnine sign Capricorn gives her a certain reserve

and dignity of nature, but when Marjorie is swayed

by the aforementioned configuration, Sun conjunc-

tion Mars and square Uranus, it is like a bolt from

the blue which transforms her for the time being to

a fury. At least, that is the tendency, and the square

of Mars to Uranus, which makes her impatient of

every restraint, will generally be found to be the key

to the trouble. If this tendency to completely lose

her temper is allowed free rein, Marjorie will have a

very unhappy life and be shunned by all despite the

many good qualities which she otherwise possesses.

But this is just where the parents may do a great

good for this soul. You have here a very difficult

child whom you will find a great responsibility, but

also a great opportunity for service whereby you

may lay up a wonderful treasure in heaven. Be sure

that you start right away and be sure that you start

right. Above everything do not endeavor to break

her spirit or curb her by harsh measures, but

endeavor to teach her self-restraint. You will find

this a difficult problem, but study it. She is worth all

you can do for her, for she is a strong soul.

There, is no doubt that she will often have reason

for being provoked, for the Sun square Neptune

shows that treachery may be expected frequently in

her life, but tell her never under any circumstances

to go to law as Saturn in Gemini opposition to

Venus tells her that she should be careful in the

selection of her friends, for she may expect them to

prove false. The Sun, Mars, and Mercury in Scorpio

will give her a very magnetic personality. She will

have a wonderful healing power and if possible you

should let her take up this art. Saturn in Gemini and

trine to Uranus will also make her very scientific

and give her ability much above the ordinary and

she will also have great foresight and considerable

executive ability. The Moon trine Neptune will give

her a love of occultism and considerable talent as an

astrologer. It will also develop the imagination

wonderfully and she will have a number of psychic

experience. Saturn in opposition to Venus will

make courtship difficult and cause considerable

jealousy, it would be better in one sense if she did

not marry for the Sun square to Uranus shows that

the marriage will be very unhappy, but there will be

no separation, the husband will die as attested by

the Sun conjunction Mars in Scorpio in the eighth

house, and she will gain financially by this mar-

riage for the husband will leave her in comfortable

circumstances.

With regard to health, you will find that the end

of October and the beginning of November each

year will always be a rather critical time for Marjorie

and she will be most liable to the so-called female

troubles. There are, however, certain exercises which

may be used in early life to promote the general

health in such a manner that these tendencies will

not work themselves out. But above all, Marjorie

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Marjorie R.

Cleveland, OH

October 22, 1912

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should be told the truth about life as soon as it is

possible. Whenever she can understand sufficiently

to ask a question, be sure that it is truthfully answered

so that she may know, be properly informed, and be

able to take care of herself when the strong feelings

shown by the Sun and Mars conjunction in Scorpio

come to her at the time of adolescence.

EINDEL

NSWERS

AJORIE

’

ARENTS

Some children are more difficult to manage than

others. As a matter of fact, we ought to rejoice when

we get such a one as Marjorie, for such children

have spirit and individuality. The so-called good

children, who are models of deportment and obedi-

ence, should really give us much more concern

because of the lack of initiative in their nature.

Difficult children are bound always to make their

way in the world and to gather experience, either

directly by a life of virtuous action and glorious ser-

vice or else indirectly through a life of wrong-

doing, which is later corrected and transmuted in

Purgatory. But the good child which never gives its

parents an uneasy moment is very apt to grow up in

just the same way, and go through life without

doing either good or bad.

You remember in the Apocalypse, how the Spirit

speaks to the seven churches. To some of them

there was praise, to others blame, but the most

scathing, startling denouncement was given to one

church in the words: "I would thou were cold or

hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither

cold nor hot I will spew thee out of my mouth." If

there is one character that is fixed firmly upon the

path of virtue, it is a converted “bad” man, for it is

an axiom that "the greater the sinner, the greater the

saint." Whoever treads the paths of vice with a firm

step will also be strong for virtue when his feet are

turned about. But the lukewarm people, who are

neither hot nor cold, they are the ones that should

cause us real concern. Therefore you need have no

fear for Marjorie whatever. She will come out all

right in the end. Only a strong soul has such con-

figurations and shows such marked characteristics

in consequence.

Now, for a method of guiding her feet into the

path of well-doing. We have found that it is best to

take no notice of minor delinquencies, those which

may be called offenses, save by occasional advice

such as, "I would not do this or that; no really nice

girls do so and so; and you do not want people to

think that you are not nice." Unless you give lati-

tude to the child and make allowance for the fact

that the vital body is in the course of formation dur-

ing the first seven years, you miss the mark. It is the

vehicle of habit, therefore the child forms one habit

after another, breaking itself of the old ones almost

as rapidly as the new ones are formed.

By bearing this in mind you will escape continu-

al correction of the child, which dulls its respect

when truly important matters are taken up in which

a certain line of conduct must be insisted upon for

its good. When you come to such an issue, it is

important to know what particular thing the child

loves best in food, play, dress, or outdoor liberties.

Then the screw can be put on, gently at first, but

with increasing pressure, until the object at issue is

accomplished.

A growing child should never be deprived of its

meals, but the necessary nourishment can be given

without the delicacies it loves; it is quite legitimate

to apply the "tortures of Tantalus" by placing the

prescribed delicacies on the table and allowing the

child to see mother and father enjoy them and

express their delight while they are eating cake or

honey which is denied to the recalcitrant, until he or

she agrees to do the thing required.

This we have found is one of the most effective

methods of securing obedience. If the child is very

fond of dress, have an ugly frock or suit which it

must wear when disobedient. Then it will not want

to go out among its associates, or if it does they will

very soon find out the cause and with the custom-

ary cruelty of children they will jeer and sneer at the

little culprit who fears that treatment more than

anything that mamma might do. Thus the screw

will very soon pinch it into obedience, resulting

perhaps in a request to have the "naughty-dress"

removed.

There are various other methods along the same

line which will suggest themselves to parents. But

such correctives should only be used very infre-

quently and as last resorts or the child will become

hardened to them. In general, the appeal to its love

for the parents, its desire to be well thought of, and

its reason, so far as that can be appealed to, should

be invoked.

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