Ten Esoteric Cycles/Stages – Part VII (A Sequence of the 14 Rules for Initiation) Revised 6/25/23

The ray energies, utilizing the created form world and the world of formless forms, constitute a great and applied process of initiatory activity, governing, controlling, and conditioning every expression of divine life in all the kingdoms of nature—subhuman, human and superhuman.  It is into this world of active moving energies that the initiate penetrates and within which he must consciously play his part.  R&I, pg. 588

One Possible Sequence of the 14 Rules for Initiation based upon the Rays.

There is inferred an influential relationship between the three zodiacal constellations each embodying and expressing each of the seven Ray Lives (see chart below) and the fourteen rules for initiation and the twelve tests or Labors of Hercules.

Each of the seven rays are given to condition each the seven initiations and permit a greater capacity and ability to work with such a ray energy.  These seven rays are surmised also to condition each of the seven rules for initiation. One of the goals in this discussion is to determine the possible astrological and ray influences producing the correct demonstration and order of the rules for initiation in an experiential sense and a theoretical sense.  This understanding and theory are closely related to the influences of the laws of the soul, the three crosses, and the seven stages of integration.  It is significant to point out that the order of the fourteen rules for initiation is closely related to the seven rays and also the seven laws of the soul as would be expected at this juncture and thus likewise falling under the purview of the Science of Triangles. This is due to the influences of all three crosses when the disciple is on the path of initiation and their ability to relate, blend, unify, fuse, and synthesize these influences.  Furthermore, the various astrological influences being related, polarized, and qualified under the Science of Triangles would appear to determine the possible sign related constellation influences and their dispositions in respect to type and order of their conditioning upon the disciple permitting response to some rule of initiation.  Saying this does not change the fact that the fourteen rules order as given are logically sequenced in context to the life of the personality living in the physical body in relationship to the point in evolution of humanity in general.

The sequence of response to the Fourteen Rules for Applicants and Group Initiation, as well as each individual rule, in effect both assist us to pin-point and determine our relative point on the path of initiation and likewise act as a major sign post on the path. These produce a diffusing effect upon a particular periodic vehicle and sheath substance and consciousness response to some individual or set of astrological and constellation influences as discussed earlier. The significant astrological influences can be defined as those causatively linked to further evolution of consciousness during the present cycle of incarnation.  Even though one’s integrative response by the monad, soul and/or personality to these astrological influences are causatively linked to the capacity to adhere to the rules for initiation. In effect, it is the conditioning astrological influences responded to which permits the disciple to demonstrate a rule for initiation. These astrological influences, soul laws, and initiation rules related signposts define, explain, and predict the qualitative group thought-form creations, group feelings, and group activity processes giving rise to group events in the lower three-worlds. They also act as a fusing effect on enhancing spirit-soul-personality consciousness and substance unfoldment and integration. Another goal is to secure the tentative or inferred qualitative pattern that gave rise to these signposts envisioned or met along the way so-to-speak which this discussion will attempt to introduce.

There is a significant relationship between the abstract and the concrete rays in producing causation which this discussion explores. It has been repeatedly shown that the underlying forces conditioning the various esoteric cycles can be attributed to the Ray Lives arranged in certain patterns.   The sequential ray pattern most often observed has been the 4^th, 2^nd, 6^th, 1^st, 7^th, 3^rd and 5^th.  As earlier discussed, each cycle of planetary integration, defined as a sub-cycle of evolution, is preceded by a cycle of aspiration or mystic stage and is conditioned by the second, fourth, and sixth rays, expressing through given constellations (Gemini, Scorpio, Virgo ), with its associated sub-cycles of karmic form creation and destruction.  This cycle is followed by a cycle of initiation or occult stage is conditioned by the first, third, fifth, and seventh rays, expressing through the influences of given constellations (Cancer, Aries, Capricorn), as the cycle of initiation is a synthesis of the influences of the cycle of evolution and of the cycle of  aspiration plus influences of Leo. Thus, the concrete rays condition the forms under the cycle of evolution and the abstract rays conditions the consciousness aspect under the cycle of aspiration and they are both integrated into the fifth ray under a cycle of integration and Leo appears to condition the assimilation of  their blended expressed state. Thus, there also appears to be a similar working inter-relationship between the abstract and concrete rays during these three major cycles.   Every cycle of evolution begins with the fruits of an earlier cycle of evolutionary process and thus builds new forms for the realized consciousness.

We earlier denoted that each major initiation cycle had six sub-stages of self-induced revelations and one culminating revelation related to the stage of assimilation. This final self-induced revelation of a greater Life leading identity assimilation produces a new balancing stage between the mystic and occult path expressions  and permits the culmination revelation depicting the final seventh stage of the planetary cycle of integration or the assimilation stage leads to a new type of “burning ground” during the destruction stage of the karmic set of four forms earlier recreated to express ones planned purpose through.  This is how it appears to the personality. As an example, during the period of aspiration of the advanced man leading to the second initiation it can be understood that this one planetary integration cycle is conditioned by all seven crises of the soul related constellations or Cancer, Aries, Capricorn, Gemini, Scorpio, Virgo and Leo where Capricorn-Virgo-Leo condition each cycle of initiation as these three constellations they are given respectfully as conditioning summations of the cycle of evolution, (Capricorn) the cycle of aspiration (Virgo), and the cycle of initiation (Leo) and all together depict the one or other of the conditioning influence on the seven crises of the soul. 

It would appear that the seven crises of the soul conditioning influences as given in Esoteric Astrology by A.A.B. as related to Humanity or the fourth creative Hierarchy at this point of unfoldment are these zodiacal influences below. In other words, do these ray related zodiacal conditioning influences change over time? (see Esoteric Astrology, p. 86).

Cancer (first aspect)                        Third Ray (or Seventh) Ray     

Aries (first aspect)                            Seventh (or First) Ray

Capricorn (third aspect)                 First, (or Third or Seventh) Ray

Gemini (first aspect)                        Second Ray    

Scorpio (second aspect)                 Fourth Ray     

Virgo (first aspect)                           Sixth (or Second) Ray  

Leo (first aspect)                               Fifth (or First) Ray      

The above seven crises of the soul conditioning influences is another example of the fifth ray being the synthesizing link between the objective/occult and the subjective/mystic rays and thus acts as the point of integration. This is further discussed below.

As earlier discussed, there can be more than one of the five or seven major stages of initiation completed within the cycle of initiation initiated each life. It also can be recapitulated in some life three times (in context to the three vehicles) and our ability to make permanent our expansions in consciousness and also pragmatize permanently our gifts received through the activity of the rays and constellation influences involved determines our incarnation’s success or not.  It is the author’s observation and understanding that Jupiter’s twelve year cycle is responsible for unfolding the necessary characteristics during these three major cycles of continuing opportunity life to life. Thus, theoretically it is possible to take several initiations in one life for a persistent disciple.  It has been given that once the second initiation is taken the third, fourth and fifth initiations could be taken in one life or the following life which is understandable given the higher initiation field is a group process involving all degrees of initiates is discovered by the initiate.

There appears to be a correlation also between these three major cycles of evolution, aspiration, and initiation and the three major aspects correlated to the outpourings of the Life Wave, Theosophically considered.  The first outpouring is ruled by the third aspect, the second by the second aspect and the third outpouring is ruled by the first aspect. The third aspect is the focus of the first outpouring, but it is also the first aspect to return back to its Source through the completion of the first three initiations conditioned under the third aspect of the Hierarchy. This takes place through the influences of all three crosses but in terms of their third or substance aspects.

Consider that the first three surmised sequential rules for initiation (4^th, 2^nd, and 6^th) can be correlated to the first three planetary initiations which represents the fruits of the cycle of aspiration as these permit the third initiation or the first solar initiation to unfold. These three rules are conditioned respectfully by the fourth, second, and sixth rays just as a cycle of integration’s first three stages are conditioned by these same rays. Thus, the first, second and third initiations or up to and including the first solar initiation is conditioned by these three rays and the first three laws of the soul and associated constellation influences. Thus, the three personality vehicles of the third aspect are developed and now usable by the planetary Logos to better express His pattern through.

The first three rules (fourth, second, and sixth) for initiation are related to the activity or third aspect of the second major aspect. The second three rules can be understood to be related to the activity aspect of the second aspect – rules one, seven and three; where the fifth rule is related to the activity aspect of the first major aspect or will aspect. The numbering of the rules for initiation is that which is given in Rays and Initiations. As earlier surmised the rules for initiation can likewise be correlated to the stages in a cycle of integration from one point of view.  This point of view and conditioning influences changes depending upon your point in evolution. It is still useful to have this beginning perspective. The ray related constellations influence the initiate’s response.

Each of the integration stages are shown below as to be conditioned by their sequence of respective rays and constellations which likewise condition and make possible the eventual adherence to the various rules for initiation influencing their three-fold major periodic vehicle activity aspects. The esoteric, occult, and astrological aware disciple will see a general experiential correlation. These rules for initiation associations are different than the earlier rules for initiation associated with the seven crises of the soul as the associate below are in reference to the sequence of initiations in general conditioned by the rays depicting a also a ray conditioned cycle of planetary integration whereas earlier the rules depict the esoteric symbolic goals for the summation cycles conditioned by the constellation triangles.

The listing below is inferred from both theory and experiential perspective. It is organized according to the stages of the cycle of integration depicting also a corresponding Ray conditioning influence which is the same sequence as that of the laws of the soul.

Note: The integration stages listed with the rules for initiation (based also upon ray conditioning sequence 4, 6, 2, 1, 7, 3, 5) is for reflection purposes only.

Destructive Phase:

Alignment Stage:           Fourth Ray         Rules 4 & 11    Taurus-Scorpio-Sagittarius – Vulcan, Mars, Earth

For Applicants:  Let the disciple tend the evocation of the fire, nourish the lesser lives and thus keep the wheel revolving.

For Disciples and Initiates:  Let the group see that all the eighteen fires die down and that the lesser lives return unto the reservoir of life.  This they must bring about through the evocation of the Will.  The lesser wheels must not for aye revolve in time and space.  Only the greater Wheel must onward move and turn.

For Applicants: Let the disciple transfer the fire from the lower triangle to the higher, and preserve that which is created through the fire of the midway point.

For Disciples and Initiates:  Let the group together move the fire within the Jewel in the Lotus into the Triad and let them find the Word which will carry out that task.  Let them destroy by their dynamic Will that which has been created at the midway point.  When the point of tension is reached by the brothers at the fourth great cycle of attainment, then will this work be done

Crisis Stage:               Second Ray        Rule 2 & 9       Gemini, Virgo, Pisces – Venus, Moon veiling Neptune, Pluto

For Applicants:  When application has been made in triple form, then let the disciple withdraw that application and forget it has been made.

For Disciples and Initiates:  The Word has now gone forth from the great point of tension:  Accepted as a group.  Withdraw not now your application.  You could not, if you would; but add to it three great demands and forward move.  Let there be no recollection and yet let memory rule.  Work from the point of all that is within the content of the group’s united life. R&I, pp.19-29

For Applicants:  Let the disciple merge himself within the circle of the other selves.  Let but one colour blend them and their unity appear.  Only when the group is known and sensed can energy be wisely emanated. IH&S, p. 202

Let the group know there are no other selves.  Let the group know there is no colour, only light; and then let darkness take the place of light, hiding all difference, blotting out all form.  Then—at the place of tension, and at that darkest point—let the group see a point of clear cold fire, and in the fire (right at its very heart) let the One Initiator appear Whose star shone forth when first the Door was passed. R&I, pp.171-172

Light  Stage:               Sixth Ray           Rule 6 &13                   Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces – Moon veiling Neptune, Earth, Pluto

For Applicants:  The purificatory fires burn dim and low when the third is sacrificed to the fourth.  Therefore let the disciple refrain from taking life and let him nourish that which is lowest with the produce of the second.

For Disciples and Initiates:  Let the group know that life is one and naught can ever take or touch that life.  Let the group know the vivid, flaming, drenching Life that floods the fourth when the fifth is known.  The fifth feeds on the fourth.  Let then the group—merged in the fifth—be nourished by the sixth and seventh and realise that all the lesser rules are rules in time and space and cannot hold the group.  It onward moves in life.

For Applicants:  Four things the disciple must learn and comprehend before he can be shown the inmost mystery:  first, the laws of that which radiates; the five meanings of magnetisation make the second; the third is transmutation or the secret lost of alchemy; and lastly, the first letter of the Word which has been imparted, or the hidden name egoic.

Let the group get ready to reveal the hidden mystery.  Let the group demonstrate the higher meaning of the lessons learnt, and these are four and yet are one.  Let the group understand the Law of Synthesis, of unity and fusion; let the threefold mode of working with that which is dynamic carry the group together towards the Higher Three where the Will of God holds sway; let Transfiguration follow Transformation, and may Transmutation disappear.  Let the O.M. be heard right at the center of the group, proclaiming God is All.

Constructive Phase:

Revelation Stage:         First Ray            Rule 1 & 8                Aries, Leo, Capricorn – Mercury, Sun veiling Neptune, Saturn

For Applicants:  Let the disciple search within the heart’s deep cave.  If there the fire burns bright, warming his brother yet heating not himself, the hour has come for making application to stand before the door.

For Disciples and Initiates:  Within the fire of mind, focussed within the head’s clear light, let the group stand.  The burning ground has done its work.  The clear cold light shines forth and cold it is and yet the heat—evoked by the group love—permits the warmth of energetic moving out.  Behind the group there stands the Door.  Before them opens out the Way.  Together let the band of brothers onward move—out of the fire, into the cold, and toward a newer tension. R&I, p.19

For Applicants: When the disciple nears the portal, the Greater Seven must awaken and bring forth response from the lesser seven upon the double circle.

For Disciples and Initiates:  Let the group find within itself response to the greater seven groups which carry out the hierarchical will with love and understanding.  The group contains all seven, the perfect group.  The lesser seven, [Page 22] the greater seven and the planetary seven form one great whole, and these the group must know.  When this is realised and the Law of the Supplementary Seven is understood let the group understand the Three and then the ONE.  This they can do with the united breath and the unified rhythm. IH&S, pp.21-22

Integration  Stage:        Seventh Ray       Rule 7 & 14                  Aries, Cancer, Capricorn – Uranus, Neptune, Saturn

For Applicants:  Let the disciple turn his attention to the enunciating of those sounds which echo in the hall where the Master walks.  Let him not sound the lesser notes which awaken vibration within the halls of Maya.

For Disciples and Initiates:  Let the group life emit the Word of invocation and thus evoke response within those distant Ashrams where move the Chohans of the race of men.  They are no longer men as are the Masters but having passed beyond that lesser stage, have linked Themselves with the Great Council in the highest Secret Place.  Let the group sound a dual chord, reverberating in the halls where move the Masters but finding pause and prolongation within those radiant halls where move the Lights which carry out the Will of God. IH&S,

For Applicants:  Listen, touch, see, apply, know.

Know, Express, Reveal, Destroy, Resurrect

Transition  Stage:          Third Ray          Rule 3 & 10                  Cancer, Libra, Capricorn – Neptune, Uranus, Saturn

For Applicants:  Triple the call must be and long it takes to sound it forth.  Let the disciple sound the call across the desert, over all the seas and through the fires which separate him from the veiled and hidden door.

For Disciples and Initiates:  Dual the moving forward.  The Door is left behind.  That is a happening of the past.  Let the cry of invocation issue forth from the deep centre of the group’s clear cold light.  Let it evoke response from the bright centre, lying far ahead.  When the demand and the response are lost in one great SOUND, move outward from the desert, leave the seas behind and know that God is Fire.

For Applicants:  The Army of the Voice, the devas in their serried ranks work ceaselessly.  Let the disciple apply himself to a consideration of their methods; let him learn the rules whereby the Army works within the veils of maya.

For Disciples and Initiates:  The rules for work within the veils of maya are known and have been used.  Let the group widen all the rents within those veils and thus let in the light.  Let the Army of the Voice be no more heard and let the brothers onward move within the Sound.  Then let them know the meaning of the O.M. and let them hear that O.M. as it is sounded forth by Him Who stands and waits at the very centre of the Council Chamber of the Lord.

Assimilation Stage:      Fifth Ray            Rule 5 & 12              Leo, Aquarius, Sagittarius – Sun veiling Uranus, Jupiter, Earth

For Applicants:  Let the applicant see to it that the Solar Angel dims the light of the lunar angels, remaining the sole luminary in the microcosmic sky.

For Disciples and Initiates:  In unison let the group perceive the Triad shining forth, dimming the light of the soul and blotting out the light of form.  The macrocosmic Whole is all there is.  Let the group perceive that Whole and then no longer use the thought “My soul and thine.” R&I, p.20

For Applicants: Let the disciple learn the use of the hand in service; let him seek the mark of the messenger in his feet, and let him learn to see with the eye that looks out from between the two.

For Disciples and Initiates:  Let the group serve as Aquarius indicates; let Mercury speed the group upon the upward Way and let Taurus bring illumination and the attainment of the vision; let the mark of the Saviour, as the group toils in Pisces, be seen above the aura of the group.

The constellations and esoteric ruling planets are only listed to generate a conditioning response perspective. The arrangement of the rules is in context to the two phases of destruction and construction and in context to the disciple’s integration into the one Life of the planet context. The arrangement of the various rules changes with perspective and point in evolution.  Individual rules are also related to specific initiations more than the other rules. Those disciples that have retained in their brain consciousness a complete cycle of planetary integration will see the experiential correlations especially those that have recapitulated the earlier cycles and progressed up to or through the third cycle of planetary integration which incorporates consciously the rules for group initiation.

In a general sense, there are two groups of seven rules for initiation where the first is primary to the second as the second works through the first. This can also be understood as the integration first into the Hierarchy and later into Shamballa and also as the Shamballa Lives working through the Hierarchical Lives. Both groups are conditioned by the Ray Lives and each initiation can be understood as an integration into a ray pattern of beingness. Each initiation can also be seen as incorporating all fourteen rules for initiation in some capacity. All integration cycles are dual with a constructive and a destructive phase. The lessor individual form qualities are replaced with the greater group form qualities. The individual rules relate the individual to the seven kingdoms whereas the rules for group initiation related the group to the seven kingdoms in one capacity or another. The second set of seven rules require the first set of seven rules to be demonstrated to progress forward in the one Life and Psyche and Activity.

Please note again that the rays and constellation influences are here representing the third aspect conditioning influences as was earlier high-lighted above in depicting conditioning influences leading up to the demonstration of the first three sequential rules for applicants – Rules IV, II, and VI.  In other words, the capacities to take initiation are represented by the rules for initiation being demonstrated and these are developed under the astrological influences absorbed and organized and demonstrated. It is always difficult to tell the beginning of a cycle from the end of the cycle given their dialectical nature. The serpent’s head biting its tail dilemma.

The relation between the abstract rays and the concrete rays quote.

These two groups of rays might be related to each other as follows:

Rays 1. 3. 7 are the great rays connected with the form, with the evolutionary process, with the intelligent functioning of the system, and with the laws controlling the life in all forms in all the kingdoms in nature.

Rays 2. 4. 6 are the rays connected with the inner life, expanding through those forms,—the rays of motive, aspiration and sacrifice.  Rays pre-eminently of quality.

Rays 1. 3. 7 deal with things concrete and with the functioning of matter and form from the lowest plane to the highest.

Rays 2. 4. 6 deal with things abstract, with spiritual expression through the medium of form.

Ray 5 . . . .forms the connecting link of the intelligence.

Our third question comes up now for consideration and is as follows: EP II, p.89

Is there a relationship between these above stages and the seven crises of the soul? It was inferred earlier that there is. These esoteric cycles should be perceived from the point of view of the monad, the human soul and the personality.  Thus, in the larger cycle of evolution, the cycle of aspiration and can be understood to be a life in body or in several bodies (or through a particular kingdom).  From one point of view the cycle of soul-personality aspiration (and the present cycle of evolution) basically ends after the fourth initiation when one enters more permanently the path of the higher initiations in the larger evolutionary framework where one begins to develop and unfold their monadic service potential through the development of presenting (planetary), spiritual (solar) and divine (cosmic) attributes – …love demonstrates through the abstract rays in developing the attributes of divinity, in evolving to fullest measure the kingdom of God within.

Please keep in mind that the given constellations of Cancer- Aries-Capricorn are always conditioning the cycle of evolutionary or planetary integration process inclusive of cycles of aspiration and of initiation. They depict the ending of an earlier cycle of form expression and the building in of new forms of expression potential. Thus, per a cycle of aspiration, each of the constellation influences also of Gemini- Scorpio-Virgo are conditioning and loosely correlated also to a twelve year cycle of Jupiter returns. In other words, the first three cycles of planetary integration appear to be linked to time periods of the Jupiter Returns in that they initiate a new cycle of growth and development of a new set of karmic forms and likewise indicate the end of previous use of forms created.  In the Author’s experiential records there is indicated nine years in the building, the using, and the reorientation stages of his four forms followed by three years in their destroying stage or the and process of initiating a new form creation potential in general.  In one useful sense the Jupiter scheme can be understood as the present Source Desire channel of expression for the Grand Heavenly Man himself.

The seventh crisis of the soul is the Crisis of Burning ground leading to Liberation through the influences of Leo which is really just a summation stage for the above six other stages but also represents a new beginning. Leo influences can be understood as leading to both assimilation of all earlier fruits or integration as well as the liberation from these.  This can be understood that the Sun in its three ruling aspects rules the burning ground and eventually provides synthesis and liberation physically, astrally, and mentally through three planets it veils – Vulcan, Neptune, and Uranus. This synthesis and liberation is nine-fold as it involves all nine combined sheaths of the three periodic vehicles. Thus, Leo is involved with Virgo (crisis of the birthplace – initiation monadically considered) and Capricorn (crisis of initiation – mental expansion) in all cycles of initiation liberating one from the planetary, systemic, and cosmic physical planes. This triangle is the synthesis triangle of the major three or seven crises of the soul influences expression.

The list below is re-quoted depicting the integration stages describing in general the stages of revelation between each initiation.

Destructive Phase Rules lead to:

• Alignment – Energy follows thought and the eye directs that energy
• Crisis – The Will is fundamentally an expression of the Law of Sacrifice
• Light – the Monad is to the planetary Logos what the third eye is to man

Constructive Phase Rules lead to:

• Revelation – Purpose itself is but an energy, released within the confines of the Council Chamber; there it must take shape.
• Integration – When the light of the seven Rays is blended with the seventh Ray, then Light Supernal can be known.
• Transition to a greater Life – Transition from cyclic Living into Life itself of Spirit released from form or abstraction and liberation from form identification
  • The Required Result or Underlying Link.
• Assimilation – into the expanding Unknown or Whole enhanced through the Blending of the Greater Lights.

The first three cycles are the given constellation trinities conditioning the cycles of evolution, aspiration and initiation. These three are followed by four summation triangle of constellations depicting final stages of the Way in enabling the disciple or initiate to utilise the experience gained and the values grasped in effecting entrance into the fifth kingdom in nature.

This list is repeated to depict the integration process of both the initiate and that of the Planetary Logos linked to the seven initiations or stages from the perspective of the cycles of soul related crises conditioning influences with their related fruit potentials:

1. Aries-Cancer-Capricorn: Alignment (Energy follows thought and the eye directs that energy)
2. Gemini-Scorpio-Virgo: Crisis (The Will is fundamentally an expression of the Law of Sacrifi
3. Leo-Virgo-Capricorn: Light (The Monad is to the planetary Logos what the third eye is to man)

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1. Leo-Libra-Sagittarius: Revelation (Purpose itself is but an energy, released within the confines of the Council Chamber; there it must take shape.)
2. Taurus-Pisces-Aquarius: Integration (When the light of the seven Rays is blended with the seventh Ray, then Light Supernal can be known.)
3. Leo-Virgo-Pisces: Transition to a greater Life (Transition from cyclic Living into Life itself)

Assimilation process back into the Source by way of the cosmic paths is a process of Integration into the expanding Whole which is in fact an Initiation into another area of livingness carried to its consummation produces a Buddha with an expanding Presence awareness and identity.

Please keep in mind it is not so much the blended influences of the constellations with some zodiacal sign that these are referring to but some particular set of sign and inter-sign constellations.

This section attempts to depict a relationship between the three major aspects of the fourth and fifth kingdoms and the following:

The Cosmic Logos Quaternary represented by the four sets of three zodiacal constellations.

The four sets of egoic body petals and the four form season.

• Law IV works through Law I (Will Petals)                     Environment
• Law V work through Law II (Love Petals)                      Persona
• Law VI works through Law III (Knowledge Petals)      Devotion
• Law of synthesis works through Law VII (Jewel)          Causal Body/Path

The first four initiations and four sets of seven rules for initiation.

The seven crisis of the soul, seven stages of integration, seven initiations, and the seven rays.

The chart below was taken out of Esoteric Astrology by A.A.B.:

There is inferred relationship between the three zodiacal constellations each embodying a temporary Ray Life as per the chart above.  The constellations are given for the Aquarian Age period only. The intent is to depict a relationship between the twelve constellations and the Quaternary of the cosmic Logos.

The twelve constellations of the zodiac, each with its own inter-relations, peculiar to its own integral Life, form—each of them—part of a triangle of energies. Each of these triangles is a unit in itself but in conjunction with the other triangles forms part of that major Quaternary which is the cosmic analogy of the Quaternary of the One Life—soul and the dual psychic nature, called in some of the esoteric books kama-manas, plus the vital nature. These four are the expression of the One Ineffable Cause.CF, Pg. 608

Based upon the chart above, depicting the three constellations which each of the seven Ray Lives are manifesting through, we can align the various given ray aspects associated to some constellation. The above chart gives the ray related three constellations in the correct numerological order of the aspects (or an analogically linked to them) – 1^st aspect, 2^nd aspect, 3^rd aspect. This interesting relationship of constellations to aspects once sequenced in the traditional order given of the constellations are depicted in the chart below but what does it mean if anything?

There is seen an innate sequential relationship involving four constellations representing each of the three aspects in a traditionally given order. Is this just coincidental? I am pointing this out for further reflection. Does this chart depict the three major aspects of the third cosmic aspect Quaternary in some relative fashion for this Aquarian Age period?

The twelve zodiacal constellations are also given as conditioning directly the twelve tests or Labors of Hercules as discussed above which can be divided into four sets of three tests each correlated with the four form creation seasons and likewise the four tiers of three petals each of the soul body where each of the four tiers of petals is related respectfully to one of the first four initiations also conditioned by the rays of attribute. Earlier, the twelve labors of Hercules were related to the twenty-eight rules for initiation in context of the twelve year cycles of Jupiter. This continues the association of the rules for initiation to other esoteric stages for reflective purposes.

There appears to be likewise a correlation between the unfoldment of the egoic lotus petals and spirilla and thus personality sheaths, whether solar, planetary, or human, and periodic cycling in of the Ray Lives by way of the twelve constellations through the planes (spirilla). This is a complex topic and requires another treatise itself to go into a more in-depth view as this involves the unfolding of the principles and the purpose of various egoic groups and their relationship to human and planetary centers or planes and sub-plane potentials.

Each of the seven rays and their sub-rays are given to also condition each the seven initiations in a variety of ways and permit a greater capacity and ability to work with a ray energy.  Each of the four sets of seven rules for initiation can be seen to also be conditioned by the seven rays from one point of view. Furthermore, due to ray and constellation conditioning influences various respectful attributes are seen to be absorbed and unfolded. Each of the seven rays are herein surmised also to condition four particular rules for initiation. One of the goals in this discussion is to theorize the possible astrological and ray influences producing the correct demonstration and order of the rules for initiation in an experiential sense.  This understanding and theory is shown to be closely related to the influences of the laws of the soul, the three crosses, and the seven stages of integration.  It is significant to point out that the order of response to and demonstration of the fourteen rules for initiation might be demonstrated as being related directly to the seven rays and/or the seven laws of the soul as would be expected at this juncture and this relationship is depicted below.

The listing below is inferred from both theory and experiential perspective. It is organized according to the seven stages of the cycle of integration also depicting a corresponding seven Ray conditioning influence which is the same organized ray related pattern sequence as that of the seven laws of the soul and a cycle of integration which is 4, 2, 6, 1, 7, 3, 5. The ray related conditioning can be seen in the nature of the integration stages as well as in the nature of the rules themselves. The keywords for comprehending the overall seven separate sets of four rules each for initiation sequence at different stages within the cycle of integration are Alignment, Crisis, Light, Revelation, Integration, Transition, and Assimilation.  This is for reflection purposes only to compare with your own experiences. This is discussed further below.

A Sequence for the for the 14-Rules for Initiation where the first four initiations denoted for reflection purposes only.

Destructive Phase: Of Old Identity

Correct Planetary Identity or Will (Source) Alignment Stage: Fourth Ray. Rules 4 & 11. Taurus-Scorpio-Sagittarius – Vulcan, Mars, Earth. Law of those that has choose to die/Law of Sacrifice.

First Initiation: For Applicants:  Let the disciple tend the evocation of the fire, nourish the lesser lives and thus keep the wheel revolving.

Third Initiation: For Disciples and Initiates:  Let the group see that all the eighteen fires die down and that the lesser lives return unto the reservoir of life.  This they must bring about through the evocation of the Will.  The lesser wheels must not for aye revolve in time and space.  Only the greater Wheel must onward move and turn.

Second Initiation: For Applicants: Let the disciple transfer the fire from the lower triangle to the higher and preserve that which is created through the fire of the midway point.

Fourth Initiation: For Disciples and Initiates:  Let the group together move the fire within the Jewel in the Lotus into the Triad and let them find the Word which will carry out that task.  Let them destroy by their dynamic Will that which has been created at the midway point.  When the point of tension is reached by the brothers at the fourth great cycle of attainment, then will this work be done.

Correct Planetary Crisis  Evoked (Source). Second Ray. Rule 2 & 9. Gemini, Virgo, Pisces – Venus, Moon veiling Neptune, Pluto. Law of Polar Union/Law of Magnetic Impulse.

First Initiation: For Applicants:  When application has been made in triple form, then let the disciple withdraw that application and forget it has been made.

Third Initiation: For Disciples and Initiates:  The Word has now gone forth from the great point of tension:  Accepted as a group.  Withdraw not now your application.  You could not, if you would; but add to it three great demands and forward move.  Let there be no recollection and yet let memory rule.  Work from the point of all that is within the content of the group’s united life. R&I, pp.19-29

Second Initiation: For Applicants:  Let the disciple merge himself within the circle of the other selves.  Let but one colour blend them and their unity appear.  Only when the group is known and sensed can energy be wisely emanated. IH&S, p. 202

Fourth Initiation: For Disciples and Initiates: Let the group know there are no other selves.  Let the group know there is no colour, only light; and then let darkness take the place of light, hiding all difference, blotting out all form.  Then—at the place of tension, and at that darkest point—let the group see a point of clear cold fire, and in the fire (right at its very heart) let the One Initiator appear Whose star shone forth when first the Door was passed. R&I, pp.171-172

Correct Planetary Light (Source) Generation. Sixth Ray. Rule 6 &13. Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces – Moon veiling Neptune, Earth, Pluto. Law of the water and the fishes/Law of Service.

First Initiation: For Applicants:  The purificatory fires burn dim and low when the third is sacrificed to the fourth.  Therefore let the disciple refrain from taking life and let him nourish that which is lowest with the produce of the second.

Third Initiation: For Disciples and Initiates:  Let the group know that life is one and naught can ever take or touch that life.  Let the group know the vivid, flaming, drenching Life that floods the fourth when the fifth is known.  The fifth feeds on the fourth.  Let then the group—merged in the fifth—be nourished by the sixth and seventh and realise that all the lesser rules are rules in time and space and cannot hold the group.  It onward moves in life.

Second Initiation: For Applicants:  Four things the disciple must learn and comprehend before he can be shown the inmost mystery:  first, the laws of that which radiates; the five meanings of magnetisation make the second; the third is transmutation or the secret lost of alchemy; and lastly, the first letter of the Word which has been imparted, or the hidden name egoic.

Fourth Initiation: For Disciples and Initiates: Let the group get ready to reveal the hidden mystery.  Let the group demonstrate the higher meaning of the lessons learnt, and these are four and yet are one.  Let the group understand the Law of Synthesis, of unity and fusion; let the threefold mode of working with that which is dynamic carry the group together towards the Higher Three where the Will of God holds sway; let Transfiguration follow Transformation, and may Transmutation disappear.  Let the O.M. be heard right at the center of the group, proclaiming God is All. 

Constructive Phase: Of New Identity

Correct Planetary Revelation (Source). First Ray. Rule 1 & 8. Aries, Leo, Capricorn – Mercury, Sun veiling Neptune, Saturn. Law of all destroying Angels/Law of Repulse.

First Initiation For Applicants:  Let the disciple search within the heart’s deep cave.  If there the fire burns bright, warming his brother yet heating not himself, the hour has come for making application to stand before the door.

Third Initiation: For Disciples and Initiates:  Within the fire of mind, focussed within the head’s clear light, let the group stand.  The burning ground has done its work.  The clear cold light shines forth and cold it is and yet the heat—evoked by the group love—permits the warmth of energetic moving out.  Behind the group there stands the Door.  Before them opens out the Way.  Together let the band of brothers onward move—out of the fire, into the cold, and toward a newer tension. R&I, p.19

Second Initiation: For Applicants: When the disciple nears the portal, the Greater Seven must awaken and bring forth response from the lesser seven upon the double circle.

Fourth Initiation: For Disciples and Initiates:  Let the group find within itself response to the greater seven groups which carry out the hierarchical will with love and understanding.  The group contains all seven, the perfect group.  The lesser seven, the greater seven and the planetary seven form one great whole, and these the group must know.  When this is realised and the Law of the Supplementary Seven is understood let the group understand the Three and then the ONE.  This they can do with the united breath and the unified rhythm. IH&S, pp.21-22

Correct Planetary Integration (Source). Seventh Ray.  Rule 7 & 14 Aries, Cancer, Capricorn – Mercury, Neptune, Saturn. Law of Elevation/Law of Group Progress.

First Initiation: For Applicants:  Let the disciple turn his attention to the enunciating of those sounds which echo in the hall where the Master walks.  Let him not sound the lesser notes which awaken vibration within the halls of Maya.

Third Initiation: For Disciples and Initiates:  Let the group life emit the Word of invocation and thus evoke response within those distant Ashrams where move the Chohans of the race of men.  They are no longer men as are the Masters but having passed beyond that lesser stage, have linked Themselves with the Great Council in the highest Secret Place.  Let the group sound a dual chord, reverberating in the halls where move the Masters but finding pause and prolongation within those radiant halls where move the Lights which carry out the Will of God. IH&S,

Second Initiation: For Applicants:  Listen, touch, see, apply, know.

Fourth Initiation: Know, Express, Reveal, Destroy, Resurrect

Correct Greater Planetary Life Transition (Source). Third Ray.      Rule 3 & 10. Cancer, Libra, Capricorn – Neptune, Uranus, Saturn. Law of the Unknown/Law of Expansive Response.

First Initiation: For Applicants:  Triple the call must be and long it takes to sound it forth.  Let the disciple sound the call across the desert, over all the seas and through the fires which separate him from the veiled and hidden door.

Third Initiation: For Disciples and Initiates:  Dual the moving forward.  The Door is left behind.  That is a happening of the past.  Let the cry of invocation issue forth from the deep centre of the group’s clear cold light.  Let it evoke response from the bright centre, lying far ahead.  When the demand and the response are lost in one great SOUND, move outward from the desert, leave the seas behind and know that God is Fire.

Second Initiation: For Applicants:  The Army of the Voice, the devas in their serried ranks work ceaselessly.  Let the disciple apply himself to a consideration of their methods; let him learn the rules whereby the Army works within the veils of maya.

Fourth Initiation: For Disciples and Initiates:  The rules for work within the veils of maya are known and have been used.  Let the group widen all the rents within those veils and thus let in the light.  Let the Army of the Voice be no more heard and let the brothers onward move within the Sound.  Then let them know the meaning of the O.M. and let them hear that O.M. as it is sounded forth by Him Who stands and waits at the very centre of the Council Chamber of the Lord.

The Required Identity Result and Underlying Assimilation related Intelligence Link.

Correct Planetary Greater Life Assimilation (Source). Fifth Ray      Rule 5 & 12. Leo, Aquarius, Sagittarius – Sun veiling Neptune, Jupiter, Earth. Law of the Lower Four/Law of Etheric Union.

First Initiation: For Applicants:  Let the applicant see to it that the Solar Angel dims the light of the lunar angels, remaining the sole luminary in the microcosmic sky.

Third Initiation: For Disciples and Initiates:  In unison let the group perceive the Triad shining forth, dimming the light of the soul and blotting out the light of form.  The macrocosmic Whole is all there is.  Let the group perceive that Whole and then no longer use the thought “My soul and thine.” R&I, p.20

Second Initiation: For Applicants: Let the disciple learn the use of the hand in service; let him seek the mark of the messenger in his feet, and let him learn to see with the eye that looks out from between the two.

Fourth Initiation: For Disciples and Initiates:  Let the group serve as Aquarius indicates; let Mercury speed the group upon the upward Way and let Taurus bring illumination and the attainment of the vision; let the mark of the Saviour, as the group toils in Pisces, be seen above the aura of the group.

Each of above set of four rules being conditioned along some ray line can be aligned with some particular planetary or hierarchical integration objective. The objective per the last set of four rules conditioned by the fifth ray is discussed below and the key to the rules objectives is the stage and level of integration each of the four rules represents – “Assimilation.” The associated law of the soul also is very revealing of the underlying cause behind the capacity for demonstration of a set of four rules.

Rule 5 for Applicants (Aspirants) for the First Initiation

Rule 12 for Applicants (Probationary Disciples) for the Second Initiation.

Rule 5 for Disciples & Initiates (Probationary Initiates as applicants) for the Third Initiation.

Rule 12 for Disciples & Initiates (Probationary Masters as applicants) for the Fourth Initiation.

The fifth Ray (conditioned) related rules above, for a particular initiation, all indicate a required predetermined result demonstrated which is necessary for the initiate to take the respectful initiation indicated and be further trained.  This is an example of the end goal recognized and partially achieved to qualify to take the respectful initiation and also a prediction of correct success intended by this initiation which is correct assimilation in the greater unit concerned. It is difficult at times to tell the beginning of a cycle from the end of the cycle given their inclusive (part embodying the whole) and dialectical or spiral-cyclical nature. One has to be an initiate of that grade before they are initiated into that grade.

The same type of logic applies to the earlier six stages and each stage’s set of rules related objectives needs to be demonstrated to move forward to the next stage of training to enhance the hierarchical integration process. It will makes sense if you realize that the rules demonstrated means further probability of achieving this initiation’s integration stage objectives.

The constellations and esoteric ruling planets are listed to generate a perspective as they likewise karmically qualify the Ray Lives expressing through them and also using them as vehicles. The arrangement of the rules is in context to the two phases of destruction and construction and in context to the disciple’s level of integration into the one planetary Life. The arrangement of the various rules changes with perspective and point in evolution.  Individual rules are also related to specific initiations more than the other rules. Those disciples that have retained in their brain consciousness one or more complete cycles of planetary integration might see the experiential correlations especially those that have recapitulated the earlier cycles and progressed up to or through the third cycle of planetary integration processes which incorporates consciously all 14 rules for applicants and all 14 rules for disciples and initiates in the training or testing processes upon the path of initiation.

In a general sense and only from a point in evolution, there are four groups of seven rules for initiation where the first seven rules for applicants are primary to the second seven rules for applicants as the second works through the first. The first set of seven rules integrates one consciously into the fifth Creative Hierarchy of Lives in its dual aspect content and the fourth Creative Hierarchy in its third aspect where the second set of rules is focused more on the integration of the disciple into the second aspect of the fourth Creative Hierarchy and the third aspect of the fifth Kingdom.  The third set of seven integrates the disciples consciously into the first aspect of the fourth Creative Hierarchy and the second aspect of the fifth Kingdom.  The last set of rules produces awareness of and forwards integration into the first aspect of the fifth kingdom and the higher kingdoms and forwards the conscious integration into the fourth Creative Hierarchy of Lives in its one group aspect.

In general, seventh kingdom Shamballa units or Lives work through the sixth kingdom units which work through fifth kingdom units which works through the fourth kingdom units and the NGWS’s particularly as a rule. All groups are conditioned by the Ray Lives combined pattern according to their response to these and each initiation can be understood as an integration process due to the underlying effect or impact of the seven ray pattern working through the constellations. The following chart of relationships might be instructive of this initiative process in general. The fifth Creative Hierarchy is dual, and this is reflected in the chart’s organization. There are various means for organizing these aspects:

As earlier discussed, there can be more than one of the five or seven major stages of initiation completed within the cycle of initiation initiated each life. It also can be recapitulated in some life three times (in context to the three vehicles) and our ability to make permanent our expansions in consciousness and also pragmatize permanently our gifts received through the activity of the rays and constellation influences involved determines our incarnation’s success or not.  It is the author’s observation and understanding that Jupiter’s twelve year cycle is responsible for unfolding the necessary characteristics during these three major evolutionary cycles of continuing opportunity life to life. Thus, theoretically it is possible to take several initiations in one life for a persistent disciple.  It has been given that once the second initiation is taken the third, fourth and fifth initiations could be taken in one life or the following life which is understandable given the higher initiation field is a group process involving all degrees of initiates which is discovered by the initiate.

The numbering of the rules for initiation is that which is given in Rays and Initiations. As earlier surmised the rules for initiation can likewise be correlated to the stages in a cycle of integration from one point of view.  This point of view and conditioning influences changes depending upon your point in evolution. It is still useful to have this beginning perspective. The rays and constellations influence the initiate’s conditioned response.

Each of the integration stages are shown below as to be conditioned by their sequence of respective rays and constellations which likewise condition and make possible the eventual adherence to the various rules for initiation influencing their three-fold major periodic vehicle activity aspects. The esoteric, occult, and astrological aware disciple will see a general experiential correlation. These rules for initiation associations are different than the earlier rules for initiation associated with the seven crises of the soul as the associations below are in reference to the sequence of initiations in general conditioned by the rays depicting a also a ray conditioned cycle of planetary integration whereas earlier the rules depict the esoteric symbolic goals for the summation cycles conditioned by the constellation triangles.

These seven crises can also be related to the seven centres in the vital or etheric body, and advanced students will later find that there is a close cyclic interrelation between:

1. The seven planes of divine expression.
2. The seven states of resultant consciousness.
3. The seven crises, leading to the expansion of consciousness.
4. The seven initiations, climaxing these expansions.
5. The seven centres wherein these results are realised. EA, p. 476.

This revelations stages are listed again below to symbolize the integration process of the Planetary Logos linked to the seven initiations or stages from the perspective of the cycles of soul related crises conditioning influences with their related fruit potentials. These planet soul crises related cycles depict the complete evolution of the planetary soul through the planetary evolution process. Furthermore, the higher cycles of integration work through the lower three cycles of integration just as the higher laws of the soul work through the lower three laws of the soul.

Higher Mind Unfoldment & Terms Summarized

Please note that the higher mind concept is synonymous with the spiritual mind concept which evolves over time as the three major periodic vehicles are developed and integrated.

The Mind of God:

The Mind of God in its lower aspects can be understood as representing the combined higher or abstract mind and the lower concrete minds. The universal mind can be understood as being the combined atmic and buddhic mind aspects or the Mind of God in its higher aspect. The illuminated mind becomes possible when “the Messenger and the Angel exchange their understanding” or Mercury and Venus influences are related and blended. This also indicates that the Angel is relating the higher and lower minds.

The Universal Mind:

The illuminated concrete mind is further progressed when the intuition is next invoked indicating a response to the Mind of God in its higher aspect. This blending creates the “supermind” and this permits the Purposes of the Universal Mind (cosmic activity aspect of the solar Logos) to become initiated into the lower mind. The Universal Mind is conditioned by the first and seventh Rays providing great organization potential and direct knowledge correctly organized. The intuition (or buddhic mind) brings into activity this supermind which is the response of the illumined mind to the Mind of God in its higher and lower aspects or basically the response to the Universal Mind giving one a progressive solar awareness of causation.  This Universal Mind substance (systemic manasic force) can likewise be understood as the substance of the totality of substance and activity of the three gunas or the attributes of force-matter systemically considered as this includes the four elements plus ether and the five sense organ source. This force is channeled by the Soul through the throat center during periods of contemplation when the mind is exhibiting illumination and communication to the brain. Ray five word of power is “three minds unite” meaning the fusing of the lower, abstract mind and universal minds by way of the projected antahkarana by the Son of Mind.  This true universal mind touch is only possible through monadic contact. This provides conscious participation in the formulation of the Plan. Only the intuition can make possible the access to Universal Mind touch opportunities which need to be expressed through the blended abstract and concrete minds transmitted to the brain. All the knowledge, ways and plans of God can then be revealed by the conditioning nature of the fifth Ray at the third initiation and after. It admits one in the mysteries of the Mind of God as well as the “substantial key to the Universal Mind. The “Universal Mind, or the divine thinker, is the intelligent Principle which makes Itself known as the Will-to-be, Desire or Love-of-Being, and that active intelligent purpose which animates the solar system.” “The Universal Mind, as it works through all the planes of our conscious planetary life, is the creative agent and the form-building factor which makes the revelation of love possible.” The following quote further captures the practical importance of the Universal Mind energy -force activity patterns.

The procedure carried forward at the remaining five initiations; in these initiatory processes there is a “spiritual absorption of the initiate into the circle and into the cycle of the Universal Mind”; the initiate is then “caught up and liberated into planetary fields of endeavour wherein the will must be employed as the Monad may direct.” DINA II, p. 399

These esoteric Soul tests on its own plane and related capacities are not given out as a rule and can only be understood by those with causal body consciousness.

These “gifts” or guideposts are necessary to progressive traverse the endless Way back to the unknown identity Source. This is discussed in “Rule Two” below. The following rules are based upon the continuation of this chart’s discussion above.

Composed by HZ 2018-2023.

Ten Esoteric Cycles/Stages – Part I (Cycle of Evolution)
Ten Esoteric Cycles/Stages – Part II (Recreation, Regeneration, Reorientation, and Renunciation)

Ten Esoteric Cycles/Stages – Part III (Cycle of Maturation & Cycle of Integration)
Ten Esoteric Cycles/Stages – Part IV (Cycles of Jupiter, The Four Seasons, The Four Dharmic Wheel Directions)
Ten Esoteric Cycles/Stages – Part V (Seven Crises of the Soul & Cycles of Evolution, Aspiration, and Initiation)
Ten Esoteric Cycles/Stages – Part VI (The Seven Laws of the Soul)
Ten Esoteric Cycles/Stages – Part VII (A Sequence of the 14 Rules for Initiation) Revised 6/25/23
Ten Esoteric Cycles/Stages – Part VIIa (12 Final Tests & Summation of “Labors of Hercules”)
Ten Esoteric Cycles/Stages – Part VIIb (First Six Progressive Cycles of Jupiter & The Aspirant)
Ten Esoteric Cycles/Stages – Part VIIc (Twelve Basic Gifts of Hercules)
Ten Esoteric Cycles/Stages – Part VIId (Cycles of Jupiter, Twelve Tests, & Decanates)
Ten Esoteric Cycles/Stages – Part VIIe (4-Seasonal Stages, 4-Dharmic Wheels,12-Houses & 36-Decanates)
Ten Esoteric Cycles/Stages – Part VIIf (Three Rules for Determining Decanates)
Ten Esoteric Cycles/Stages – Part VIII (60 Major Astrological/Cosmological Influences during the Tests of Hercules)
Ten Esoteric Cycles/Stages – Part IX (Seven Stages of Discipleship) Revised 06.24.23
Ten Esoteric Cycles/Stages – Part X (Introduction to Cycles or Stages of Planetary Integration)