Local Space Astrology Relocational Astrology Part 7

There are at least two basic factors to consider when examining these various coordinate systems; and they can be summed up in the familiar axiom, "As Above, So Below; yet after another manner". The first factor is an indication that the various coordinate systems may be ordered to form a hierarchy in terms of their size. In other words, the Galactic coordinate system includes within it the Heliocentric, which includes within it the Geocentric, which includes within it the Horizon, and so forth. This represents the "As Above, So Below" portion of the phrase; and this "wheels within wheels within wheels" concept is well understood, and a popular one thru which to express the various dimensions of our consciousness. In other words: although each coordinate system is, in itself, complete or whole, they can be seen to fit -- one inside the other -- like a set of nested boxes. It is common practice to consider that a larger frame of reference or coordinate system somehow involves information of a larger or more meta-physical kind when considered in relation to a more particular or less inclusive (in size) system. In most cases, the larger may be considered the "mother" of the small, or the matrix or womb in which this "smaller" system is embedded. An example would be the Geocentric and Heliocentric systems. The Geocentric system, although complete in itself, is seen to be part of the larger Heliocentric solar system, and so on.

The second factor to be illustrated in the phrase, "As Above, So Below; yet after another manner", while of equal importance is less well understood. The great reference planes and their respective coordinate systems are not only inclusive of one another (that is, larger and smaller in relation to each other), but they are also inclined at different angles or attitudes to one another. In other words, learning to use and understand the nature of a more inclusive coordinate system such as the Ecliptic or Zodiac system in relation to the Equatorial or "Right Sphere" system, is NOT ONLY a matter of ordering the information along a different plane (taking a different view or picture), it ALSO involves a fundamental change in attitude or inclination or angle. Most of these systems are inclined, one to another, at different angles or attitudes. This shift in attitude, or reorientation of attitude, is an important concept for astrologers to consider and to absorb.

Let me present an analogy which might relate to interpreting these various levels or planes in everyday life. We are becoming ever more aware on a social level of a more Cosmic or transpersonal perspective as being associated with the idea of Expansion, with more of a Whole-View; yet we have not understood on this same broad social level, that such a change in scale or scope MAY ALSO INVOLVE A BASIC CHANGE IN ATTITUDE -- a fundamental change in approach to life. After such change, we can no longer be inclined in directions we once were; and this must amount to a radical change -- that is, change at "root" level -- in our activity! Furthermore, a basic misunderstanding as to what is involved in spiritual growth has resulted from an attempt to view such growth exclusively as some kind of "enlargement"; one wistfully looks forward to growing beyond the particular terms of his everyday existence. This is a result of ignorance of the CHANGE IN ATTITUDE -- the change in point of view, or vantage point -- that accompanies true spiritual development: a change very difficult to imagine or assess for one not aware that such a change is a natural and expected part of any deeper initiation.

So much for metaphysics. Much of my own research here in Ann Arbor has revolved around these various coordinate systems and the dimensions of actual life they describe. In particular, I have been concerned with the inclinations or attitudes of one system to another. I like to tell myself that perhaps the reason for this interest may be due to the fact that I was born with such a "bad" attitude toward some approaches to life in this world. Vast changes in attitude, on my part, have been necessary for my simple survival. Let me repeat: these different coordinate systems are great Languages or Orderings of our total reality, and each one raises to our attention its characteristic Gestalt or whole dimension of life.

Local Space Astrology Relocational Astrology Part 7

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