Aquarius The Water Bearer

This sign symbolises judgment. This constellation forms the starry original of the urn of Minos, from which flow wrath and condemnation or blessings and reward, according to the works done in the body, irrespective of theological faith. The earlier baptismal urns of the primitive Christians, and the elaborate stone font of the later churches are relics of this great astral religion. 

Kabbalistically, the sign Aquarius signifies the legs of the grand archetypal man, and therefore, represents the locomotive functions of the human organism. It is the natural emblem of the changeable, moveable and migratory forces of the body. The Water-bearer, upon the esoteric planisphere, is occupied by Reuben. “The excellency of dignity and the excellency of power.” A simple but magnificent astrological description of this sign, which, from time immemorial, has been symbolises by two wavy lines, like ripples of running water. 

This sign signifies consecration, and not only contains the rites and mysteries of consecration, but will reveal to the student the potency of all sacred and dedicated works. The mystical gem for this sign is sky blue sapphire. Aquarius is the lowest emanation of the air trigon, and the constellation of the planet Saturn. Upon the intellectual plane, Aquarius represents popular science, and consequently, the truth on material phenomena. 

Those dominated by its influx constitute the school of inductive philosophy; the grand basis of all exoteric sciences. They represent the intellectual and scientific spirit of their age and generation; and cannot advance beyond those classes of facts which are demonstrable to the senses. Elegant in form, they are brilliant intellect. Upon the physical plane, Aquarius gives medium stature, plump, well-set and robust; good, clear, sanguine complexion; sandy or dark flaxen hair; very prepossessing appearance; disposition elegant, amiable, good natured, witty and very artistic; fond of refined society. Of plants, this sign rules spikenard, frankincense and myrrh. Of stones, Aquarius governs black pearl and obsidian.

Art by Jake Baddeley



Source;

The Light of Egypt; Thomas Burgoyne 

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