Isis is the co-ruler of the sign of Taurus and exalted in Libra; Pluto remains unaffected by this and is the co-ruler of the sign of Aries and exalted in Scorpio. Consequently, there is a great deal of confusion circulating regarding these two axes of rulership, leading to significant misinterpretations in practical astrology.
Throughout the Aegean world, ancient religious traditions have often survived in unexpected forms, preserved not through formal theology but through dance, music, ritual, and collective memory
It should be common knowledge that, in traditional esoteric cosmology, the soul does not simply appear in the world, but rather makes its way down from the Light into matter. Along this path, it must take on the negative qualities of the seven guides in its impending incarnation and cross so-called thresholds, gates guarded by their keepers. This obstacle also exists on the path back to Kether, to the light from which it once fled.
I was wondering and contemplating deeply on why this certain verse has been picked. As an inquirer of the esoteric traditions the number six, immediately caught my attention. So I did some research and found an interesting fact: The New Testament mentions the sixth hour, or midday, three times.
The “Tree of Life” is a visual representation of a cosmic order that serves as a symbol of the connection between Heaven (Macrocosm), Earth (Microcosm) and the Underworld (Prima Materia), as well as of immortality and the awe-inspiring nature of the universe. The question that now remains open, and which is open to many different interpretations, is following: “Why does the divine descent from Kether to Malkuth; from the human perspective, becomes an ascent from grotesque matter to subtle spirit?”