When this thought is held with focused attention and a deep, imaginative feeling of connection to universal consciousness, it opens the door to powerful insight. The soul begins to sense its unity with all life, gains clarity about its role in the greater cosmic design, and comes to understand essential truth that Deity talks to us through the Book of Nature.
Gemini: The 3rd Sign of the Zodiac
May 21st through June 22nd
I Think
“Thoughts are a Person’s Most Potent Builders.”
Duality of the Mind
The human mind is the meeting ground of mortality and immortality. It bridges the waking world of physical reality and the dreamlike realm of imagination. According to the Lessons, it is during sleep and deep meditative states that the soul begins to process experience—both conscious and unconscious. In these moments, we assimilate life’s lessons, expand our awareness, and grow into more evolved versions of ourselves. The astral plane, where these inner processes unfold, serves as a space for transformation—a place where we build the reality we imagine and move closer to becoming our ideal selves.
To illuminate the connection between the conscious and unconscious minds, C. C. Zain turns to the Greek myth of Castor and Pollux. The twin brothers, both in love with Leucippus’ daughters—who were already promised to others—spark a deadly conflict. In the ensuing battle, Castor, the mortal twin, is slain, leaving Pollux, the immortal one, in anguish. Touched by his grief, Zeus offers a divine compromise: the twins may share immortality, but only one can dwell on Earth at a time while the other resides in the underworld.
This myth serves as a striking metaphor for the dual nature of the human mind. The objective, waking mind—like Castor—is mortal, bound to the physical brain, and ceases with bodily death. The unconscious mind—like Pollux—is immortal, living on in the astral realm and beyond. While we are awake, the unconscious recedes, operating in the background. But in sleep, it rises to the surface, shaping dreams and impressions that feed the imagination and intuition of our waking life.
In this sacred rhythm between the conscious and unconscious, we find the power to evolve, to envision, and ultimately, to transform.
The spiritual text is: “Thoughts are a Person’s Most Potent Builders."
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Astrological Insights from Spiritual Astrology...Donald Trump
The 3rd Decanate of Gemini (Gemini/Aquarius) — When the Giants Made An Assault on Heaven
“Reason Points the Way to Truth, and Offers a Valuable Means by Which the Accuracy of the Reports of the Psychic Senses Can be Tested.”
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Keyword: REASON.
This decanate serves as a spiritual reminder—a mirror reflecting the potential pitfalls we all face. It cautions against letting thoughts of personal power and superiority take root, especially when they serve only self-interest rather than the greater good.
In ancient mythology, we hear of the Titans—mighty beings known for their immense strength and intelligence. But their pride was their downfall. Convinced of their supremacy, they dared to challenge the gods themselves.
The Decanate of Reason, corresponding to the Sun’s position from June 12 to June 22, reflects this myth. As the Sun climbs to its highest point in the sky—its annual zenith on June 22—it mirrors the Titans’ ambition to reach the summit of power. But just as the Titans tried to seize heaven, they were swiftly overcome by Jove, the divine force representing true wisdom, humility, and service to the whole.
The message here isn’t that reason is flawed or unimportant. Like the stars of the constellation pointing to the North Star, the pole star of Truth—reason is a vital guide in life. It helps us test our perceptions and understand the world around us. But reason has its limits.
To fully grasp the truth, we must also listen inwardly. Intuition—the soul’s quiet voice—can reveal insights that reason alone cannot reach. Only by balancing both reason and intuition can we begin to see the whole picture, inside and out.
Just as the Great Bear points us north, reason leads us toward truth. The journey is best taken with both mind and spirit aligned.
Chart generated by Horoscope Program - RRating AA: Donald Trump, June 14, 1946, Jamaica, NY.
Donald Trump—What Kind of Titan is He?
In Hermetic Astrology, the Sun represents the divine spark within each of us—the inner drive for meaning, purpose, and self-expression as we move through the spiritual journey known as the Cycle of Necessity. This path involves growth through experience, encouraging us to refine ourselves and contribute to the greater good.
Each astrological sign and decanate offers symbolic insight into our strengths and challenges. The third decanate of Gemini, called Reason, serves as a reminder that intellectual and personal power should be used in service of the whole, not merely self-interest.
In Donald Trump’s birth chart, the Sun is in the Reason decanate—his most dominant influence—associated with the Power Urges. The chart also highlights a strong Moon (Domestic Urges) and Uranus (Innovation/Disruption), the latter forming a conjunction with the Sun and opposing the Moon. This suggests a potent inner dynamic between ambition, emotional needs, and a desire to stand apart.
Jupiter’s placement in the house of personal wealth may indicate a belief in material success as a safeguard or solution. From a Hermetic lens, this raises a timely question: Does the mythic warning within the Reason decanate—about the dangers of unchecked confidence—offer perspective here?
Astrology, especially when informed by Hermetic principles, does not predict outcomes but reveals potentials. Each chart invites reflection. The key question is not what a person is, but what they choose to become. Whether we are public figures or private seekers, the spiritual task remains the same: to use our gifts with humility, guided by both reason and intuition, in service of something greater than ourselves.
For greater insight into the decanates of spiritual astrology, click here for more about Gemini and the decanate of REASON in Course VII or here for “The First Eighteen Decanates Analyzed” in Course X-1.
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Alchemizing Mercury:
For use at times when thought is disturbed and difficult; when we are restless and apt to be extreme in our viewpoint or action; or, when there are drastic changes in our lives.
Constructive Intellectual Urges require individual Self Expression in the environment thru concentration, use of the mind and analysis of situations.
“O Thou Eternal Spirit, in Whom I live, move, breathe and have my Being! I rely upon Thy Power to bring to a successful conclusion those matters thru which I cannot clearly see the way and in which I have done my best. Bring to me the realization that happiness and benevolence, confidence and trust in Thee will cause all things to work out for my ultimate good. Inspire me to see only good in others.”
In Elbert Benjamine's classic series, he explains the astrological significance of the sign Gemini and its relationship to Arcanum XVII, The Star tarot card.
EXPRESSION:
“In the spiritual world, immortality. In the intellectual world, the interior light which illuminates the spirit. In the physical world, hope.”
ADMONITION:
“Remember, then, son of earth, that hope is the sister of faith. Shed thy passions and thy errors in order to study the mysteries of true science and the key will be given thee; then a ray of divine light will break from the occult sanctuary in order to dissipate the shadows of thy future and show thee the way of happiness. If Arcanum XVII should appear in the prophetic signs of thy horoscope, whatever may happen in life, never injure the flower of hope and thou wilt gather the fruits of faith.”
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Why Astrology and the Tarot are so important to understanding Traditional Knowledge
The word Kabala signifies traditional knowledge. It thus refers to the Oral Law, as handed down from antiquity; and embraces the occult traditions of all lands and all peoples. Often it is used merely as referring to the esoteric doctrines of the Jews; but in its broader sense it includes also the secret doctrine of other races. This secret doctrine, common to many lands, was jealously guarded from the profane, and was never permitted to pass into writing except in such ambiguous terms as to baffle the uninitiated as to its true purport. In this sense the sacred books of the world, including the Avesta, the Vedas and the Bible are largely kabalistical; for they set forth traditions that are capable of an inner, or esoteric, interpretation. In fact, there are usually several interpretations possible, each more inner version revealing a deeper truth to those who have advanced along the path far enough to comprehend it.
And this seems the proper place to point out that the unwritten kabala, like the written kabala, is set forth in symbolical language, with purposeful blinds and subterfuges to confuse the uninitiated; so that of the few who undoubtedly exist at the present day who have received it, most remain in as much ignorance of its true interpretation as the majority of students do after studying the more accessible written kabala. This unwritten kabala has been transmitted only through certain secret schools. Those receiving it well merit what is given to them. They are left to their own devices in the matter of interpretation. And because the real keys to its interpretationóastrology and the tarotóhave been largely ignored, or distorted, they have floundered sadly in arriving at its meaning. Whether written or unwritten, the kabala is a philosophy correlated to esoteric astrology as exemplified by the tarot; and it can only be comprehended fully by those who perceive the true relation between astrological energies and their pictured tarot exemplification.
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The Brotherhood of Light lessons encourage us to study the Book of Nature...
Nature manifests through Diversity.
Diversity is the key to survival..mastering its many facets is the means by which we thrive.
Fear of the unknown and that which is different from self manifests throughout nature.
Through Cooperation we express the Will of Deity,
gain the freedom that results from transformation,
and achieve a sense of personal fulfillment, harmony, balance ... spirituality.
“My Soul is One With the Universe”
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