Progress depends upon successful adaptation to environment. Mental Alchemy enables one to adapt successfully to both inner plane and outer plane influences. And as all physical life is limited, Spiritual Alchemy is the Great Work which embraces the development of a vehicle that ensures self-conscious immortality into the regions beyond the tomb.
“Not by One Alone May the Highest of All Be Reached, But by Two United Souls Who Are Exalted by the Sweet Reverberations of Holy Love.”
I Balance
The Power of Conscious Choice
Every day, we make choices—sometimes intentionally, sometimes without thinking—that shape the experiences of tomorrow.
Good choices come from wisdom. And wisdom comes from balance—the ability to weigh different factors and decide what creates the best outcome.
Libra, ruled by Venus, the planet of love, reminds us to ask one simple but powerful question:
Which choice leads to greater love, kindness, and compassion—for myself and others?
A Timeless Example
The story of King Solomon illustrates this perfectly. Two women came to him, both claiming to be the mother of the same child. To reveal the truth, Solomon proposed dividing the child in two.
The real mother, moved by love, immediately offered to give up her claim to save her child’s life. Solomon recognized that true love protects and preserves, and he entrusted the child to her.
The lesson is simple yet profound: love guides wise choices. And the love we show today becomes the life we build tomorrow.
Finding Balance in Life and Spirit
Libra season begins at the Autumnal Equinox, a moment when day and night are perfectly balanced. It’s a natural reminder to pause, reflect, and ask ourselves:
Where am I out of balance?
Am I living according to my values?
Am I choosing love—every single day?
This is a season for recalibration, for restoring harmony between what we want to achieve and how we want to feel. It’s a time to align our actions with kindness, integrity, and compassion.
Because in the end, our greatest measure of success will always be:
“Did I love enough today?”
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Character Insight from Spiritual Astrology: Snoop Dogg
The 3rd Decanate of Libra (Libra/Gemini) — Lupus, Expiation or Atonement
It is Impossible for a Man to Injure Another Without Himself Being Injured, or for a Man to Benefit Another Without Himself Being Truly Benefited.
Keyword: EXPIATION, or ATONEMENT.
Centaurus Spearing Lupus, the Wolf
Johannes Hevelius, public domain
Some of the thirty-six decanates carry their wisdom through cautionary tales, and Lupus—the Cunning Wolf, where the Sun rests from October 13th to October 23rd—is one of them. In this decanate, Libra’s social grace merges with sharp intelligence. The ancients chose the image of Lupus to remind us that every gift—whether wit, strength, or social influence—can uplift or destroy, depending on how it is used. When intelligence is turned toward manipulation or harm, it inevitably turns against the one who misuses it.
Zain illustrates this truth with the fairytale of Little Red Riding Hood and her encounter with the sly wolf—a timeless “wolf in sheep’s clothing.” Those who use their brilliance without compassion, exploiting or depriving others for selfish gain, eventually face their downfall—symbolized in the stars by the Centaur’s spear in Centaurus, or by the woodman’s axe in the fairytale.
The lesson of this decanate is not to brand those born under it as deceivers, but to encourage the higher use of their gifts. When intelligence, charm, and influence are directed toward service and Universal Welfare, they not only protect against downfall—they create blessings that ripple outward to benefit all.
Snoop Dogg, October 20, 1971, 6:20 PM; Long Beach, CA.
Chart generated by Horoscope Program; Source: Astro DataBank; RRating AA
Photo by Glenn Francis of www.PacificProDigital.com, Wikimedia Commons
A Journey of Balance and Redemption
Snoop Dogg was born with his Sun in the third decanate of Libra, placed in the sixth house—a position often called the “servant’s heart.” The third decanate of Libra influence inspires a willingness to take responsibility for one’s actions and to grow through the process of atonement.
Because his Sun stands in opposition to his Ascendant, his path hasn’t been a straight one. Early in life, he often chose the low road, learning through challenges and missteps. But over time, he has listened to the deeper call of his higher self—a call toward redemption—and allowed it to shape his journey.
From "Gangsta" to Guide
Snoop’s life story is more than a rise to fame; it’s an exploration of how a young man from the streets of Los Angeles evolved into a cultural elder and mentor—someone who models accountability, growth, and the courage to change.
How He Embodies Atonement in Action
Making Amends Snoop has shown a sincere willingness to acknowledge past mistakes and seek forgiveness. His public apologies to figures like Eminem and Gayle King were not for show—they were acts of reconciliation, restoring trust and healing relationships.
Reevaluating His Identity He has consciously redefined his public image, letting go of the “gangster” persona in favor of being a positive force. This shift reflects deep self-awareness and a desire to live with integrity and purpose.
Serving the Community Understanding what it’s like to grow up amid hardship, Snoop gives back through philanthropy and mentorship. He supports organizations such as Save a Life, Shriners, and Mothers Against Police Brutality. Through the Snoop Youth Football League, he offers young people a powerful alternative to gang life—discipline, teamwork, and hope.
A Life in Balance
Snoop Dogg’s journey reveals that redemption isn’t a single act—it’s a way of life. Guided by the Libran principle of balance, he has learned to weigh his choices not only by what they achieve but by how much love, kindness, and purpose they bring into the world.
For greater insight into the decanates of spiritual astrology, click here for more about Libra and the EXPIATION decanate in Course VII or here for “The Second Eighteen Decanates Analyzed” in Course X-1.
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In Elbert Benjamine's classic series, he explains the astrological significance of the sign Libra and its relationship to Arcanum III, the tarot card relating to Marriage or Action.
How Arcanum III Expresses:
In the spiritual world, supreme power balanced by eternally active intelligence and absolute wisdom.
In the intellectual world, the universal fecundity of being.
In the physical world, nature in labor, the germination of acts, which must hatch from the will.
ADMONITION:
Remember, then, son of earth, that to affirm what is true and will what is just, is already to create it; to affirm and will the contrary is to vow oneself to destruction. If Arcanum III should appear in the prophetic signs of thy horoscope, hope for success in thy enterprises provided thou knowest how to unite the activity which fecundates, to that rectitude of mind which will make thy works bear fruit.
For use at times when the Will is weak and healthy boundaries have been lost because of too much pliancy; during emotional and affectional crises; and/or, there is a tendency to be vague, negatively imaginative, and/or unduly sensitive.
Constructive Social Urges express as Affection asserted through strength of character, in companionship and social contacts, and in appreciation for the beautiful in life.
Constructive Utopian Urges express as Idealism and through the practical application and expression of the plans and schemes the imagination pictures.
O Thou Eternal Spirit, in Whom I live, move, breathe and have my Being! Aid me to attain calmness when emotion would threaten my poise. Aid me to be reasonable when I would feel hurt and unreasonable. Aid me to know that others will give love to me only as I radiate love to them. Inspire me to face reality courageously, confidently and calmly.
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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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Nature manifests through Diversity.
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