- Esoteric astrology
Esoteric astrology is a branch of
Astrology that focuses on thespiritual evolution of a person or groups of persons. [cite book|title=Esoteric Astrology: A New Astrology for a New Millennium, Vol. 1 (Seven Pillars of Ancient Wisdom)|last=Baker|first=Douglas|year=1998|publisher=Dr D M Baker|pages=314|isbn=0906006015] Mundane (or classical) astrology focuses on thepersonality , or one's individual identity. Esoteric astrology focuses on thesoul , or one's higher purpose. [cite book|title=Esoteric Astrology, Part VIII The Soul's Purpose|last=Baker|first=Douglas|year=1982|publisher=Dr D M Baker|pages=178|isbn=0906006678]Esoteric astrology is based on
Alice Bailey 's Ageless Wisdom teachings, as relayed by her Tibetan Master,Djwhal Khul . [cite book|title=Esoteric Astrology] |last=Leo|first=Alan|year=1978|publisher=Destiny Books|pages=318|isbn=0892811811] [cite book|title=Symbolism and Astrology: An Introduction to Esoteric Astrology|last=Leo|first=Alan|year=2005|publisher=Cosimo Classics|pages=88|isbn=1596056142] [cite book|title=Esoteric Astrology: A Beginner's Guide|last=Jansson|first=Torgny|year=2005|publisher=Author House|pages=388|isbn=1420875957 ] "The Tibetan Master, Djwhal Khul, has provided a significant foundation for a more Soul-oriented approach to astrology and to the Life it seeks to symbolize and interpret." [cite book|title=Soul-Centered Astrology|last=Oken|first=Alan|year=1990|publisher=The Crossing Press, p. 14]Esoteric astrologers typically base their work on Bailey's five-volume series, "Treatise on the Seven Rays." The third book in the series, "Esoteric Astrology," [Bailey, Alice A. A Treatise on the Seven Rays, Vol 3: Esoteric Astrology. Lucis Trust. 1951] is considered to be the foundation for esoteric astrologers world wide." [cite book|title=Soul-Centered Astrology|last=Oken|first=Alan|year=1990|publisher=The Crossing Press] Esoteric astrology's system of
planet ary rulerships differs from that of conventional astrology, involves planets not conventionally used, and replaces the house system with a system of crosses with highly individualized meanings and multiple levels of interpretation. Esoteric astrology incorporates many layers of study, dovetailing into other levels of astrology and theSeven Rays . [cite book|title=Esoteric Astrology |author=Alan Leo|publisher=Inner Traditions / Bear & Company |year= 1989 |pages=p21|isbn= 0892811811]According to Djhwal Khul (Alice Bailey), here are the houses and their planetary rulers. [Bailey, Alice A. "A Treatise on the Seven Rays, Vol 3: Esoteric Astrology". Lucis Trust. 1951]
"Esoteric astrology specifically addresses the substructures underlying one's belief systems, attitudes and life processes; it is thus more concerned with causes (energies and forces) than with effects (events)." [ [http://bonniewells.com/whatisesas.html "What is Esoteric Astrology?,"] Bonnie Wells, retrieved April 7, 2008.]
H.P. Blavatsky (founder ofTheosophical Society ),Rudolf Steiner , and others have helped to develop the mystical tradition of esoteric astrology. [cite book|title=Esoteric Astrology] |last=Leo|first=Alan|year=1978|publisher=Destiny Books|pages=318|isbn=0892811811] [cite book|title=Symbolism and Astrology: An Introduction to Esoteric Astrology|last=Leo|first=Alan|year=2005|publisher=Cosimo Classics|pages=88|isbn=1596056142]References
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