Know Thyself

Aries-The Birth of Consciousness Pt.1

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Mar 6, 2022
Explore Aries through astrology, Tarot, and the first labor of Hercules, tracing themes of new consciousness, courage, and the pull between spiritual growth and material life. The conversation also turns to Mars, Pisces, instinct, and the challenge of directing fiery energy rather than charging ahead on every impulse.
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INSIGHT

Aries: Birth of Consciousness

  • Aries energy represents the birth of consciousness and initial spark of self-awareness.
  • It signifies our initial connection to the physical world and the later reorientation inwards on the spiritual path.
ANECDOTE

Hercules' First Labor

  • Hercules sets out enthusiastically but hands the captured mares to his friend, underestimating their power.
  • The friend, representing the personality, is unable to control the mares, symbolizing the untamed mind, and dies.
INSIGHT

Life Force & Aries

  • Aries energy is a penetrating life force, like the first breath or breaking through the surface of water.
  • This energy makes suicide difficult, serving as a drive for the continuation of life and the evolution of deity.
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