Art of Becoming the Soul – The Antahkarana [20:42]
The Antahkarana is the bridge that connects the soul, our inner source of wisdom, and our personality, through which we work in the world. As we progress on the spiritual path, we increasingly work to develop this bridge of communication. This bridge is developed over time as we develop our consciousness. When we actively work to develop the antahkarana, we are increasingly able to live the wisdom and love of the soul.
Astrology for the Soul: The First House
Astrology for the Soul: The Second House
The second house holds the clues to our resources and what we value. On a most basic level, it represents material possessions such as what we own, what we desire, and the resources that are available to us.
Astrology for the Soul: The Third House
The third house holds the clues to our surroundings. It is the place of everyday living and practicality. Clues to how the problems of everyday life are worked out are provided here. The third house helps us to understand how we gain and communicate knowledge.
Astrology for the Soul: The Fourth House
The fourth house, symbolizes our foundation or roots and holds clues to the foundations of our life. It is the most psychological of the houses, and helps us to understand energy around security, mother, the childhood home, and the psychological conditions we are born into.
Astrology for the Soul: The Fifth House
The fifth house provides clues to creativity. But, this can relate to not just to expression of talent and ideas, but also to creativity through children and parenting. Clues to hobbies and fun and pastimes can be gained by the signs and planets in the fifth house. Look here for information about creativity and how it is used.
Astrology for the Soul: The Sixth House
The sixth house holds the clues to health, work, and everyday life. This is a service house and encompasses the service you give and receive from others. Here we can see how the resources of the second house are used in support of creative efforts.
Astrology for the Soul: The Seventh House
The seventh house governs partnerships and unions. These are typically relationships that are formalized in some way, often legally. Marriage and formal business relationships are governed by this house. Look across the astrological wheel to its opposite house - the first house. If the first house is the house of self, then the seventh house is the house of the not-self, the house of other.
Astrology for the Soul: The Eighth House
The Eighth house is the house that enfolds the most challenging issues in life. It is the house of transformation, sexuality, death, resurrection, and investments. There is much that can be understood about death, letting go, and our shadow through the eighth house.
Astrology for the Soul: The Ninth House
The ninth house holds clues to the higher mind. Issues particularly related to philosophy, science, and religion are expressed through this house. It is also the house of our deeper wisdom, higher education, and philosophy. It also includes long-distance travel