Tracking the Soul
With an Astrology of Consciousness
Table of Contents
Front Matter
About the Author
Acknowledgements
Preface to The Astropoetic Series
The Astropoetic Impulse
Astrologic
The Roots of Astrologic in Symbolic Astronomy
The Roots of Astrologic in Qualitative Mathematics
The Roots of Astro-Logic in Mythology
The Flowering of Astrologic in Subjective Experience
Astrologic and the Evolution of Consciousness
Introduction: The Astrologic of Consciousness
Interpretation as an Exercise in Consciousness
Astrology as a Language for Self-Inquiry
The Birthchart as a Template for the Tracking of Consciousness
The Yogic Model of Consciousness
The Five Levels of Manifestation
The Chakra System Revisited
The Chakras Considered as a Circle of Circles
A Word About the Psychic Correlates to the Chakra System
The Chakras as a Model of Psychological Process
The Astro-Chakra System
Part One: The Chakras
Chapter One: The First Chakra
Annamaya Kosha
Pranamaya Kosha
Manomaya Kosha
Vijnanamaya Kosha
Anandamaya Kosha
Chapter Two: The Second Chakra
Annamaya Kosha
Pranamaya Kosha
Manomaya Kosha
Vijnanamaya Kosha
Anandamaya Kosha
Chapter Three: The Third Chakra
Annamaya Kosha
Pranamaya Kosha
Manomaya Kosha
Vijnanamaya Kosha
Anandamaya Kosha
Chapter Four: The Fourth Chakra
Annamaya Kosha
Pranamaya Kosha
Manomaya Kosha
Vijnanamaya Kosha
Anandamaya Kosha
Chapter Five: The Fifth Chakra
Annamaya Kosha
Pranamaya Kosha
Manomaya Kosha
Vijnanamaya Kosha
Anandamaya Kosha
Chapter Six: The Sixth Chakra
Annamaya Kosha
Pranamaya Kosha
Manomaya Kosha
Vijnanamaya Kosha
Anandamaya Kosha
Chapter Seven: The Seventh Chakra
Annamaya Kosha
Pranamaya Kosha
Manomaya Kosha
Vijnanamaya Kosha
Anandamaya Kosha
Chapter Eight: Interchakra Relationships
Chakras Arranged By Directional Flow Between Spirit and Matter
The Alpha and Omega
The Chakras Divided by Polarity
Cross-Polar Relationships
Creativity
Power
Heart Chakra Combinations
Other Combinations, Other Chakras
Part Two: The Astro-Chakra System
Chapter Nine: The Astrologic of the Five Koshas
Chakra Charts and Sub-Charts
The Astrologic of Elemental Dynamics
Various Factors Indicating Elemental Emphasis
The Astrologic of Annamaya Kosha
The Astrologic of Pranamaya Kosha
The Astrologic of Manomaya Kosha
The Astrologic of Vijnanamaya Kosha
The Astrologic of Anandamaya Kosha
Chapter Ten: Case Studies Illustrating the Astrologic of Koshas
Annamaya Kosha
Pranamaya Kosha
Manomaya Kosha
Vijnanamaya Kosha
Annamaya Kosha
Chapter Eleven: The First Chakra Chart
The Astro-logic of the First Chakra Chart
Establishing the Parameters of a Chakra Chart
The Astro-logic of Soul Space
The Placement of First Chakra Planets in Astrological Space
The First Chakra and Angular Planets
Saturn’s Role in First Chakra Dynamics
The Moon’s Role in First Chakra Dynamics
Pluto’s Role in First Chakra Dynamics
The First Chakra Chart
Chapter Twelve: A First Chakra Case Study
Mary’s Unwounded Soul Essence
The Primal Wounding
The Seeds of Healing Within the Wound
The Astrological Timing of the Wounding/Healing Process
The Re-enactment of Mary’s First Chakra Wounding in Present Time
Transforming the Wounded Moment Into an Opportunity for Healing
Chapter Thirteen: The Second Chakra Chart
The Placement of Second Chakra Planets in Astrological Space
The Second Chakra and the Succedent Houses
Venus’ Role in Second Chakra Dynamics
Saturn’s Role in Second Chakra Dynamics
Neptune’s Role in Second Chakra Dynamics
Pluto’s Role in Second Chakra Dynamics
Mars’ Role in Second Chakra Dynamics
The Second Chakra Chart
Chapter Fourteen: A Second Chakra Case Study
Irene’s Unwounded Soul Essence, Part One: Mars
Irene’s Unwounded Soul Essence, Part Two: Venus
The Primal Wounding
The Astrological Timing of the Wounding/Healing Process
Bringing the Wounded Second Chakra Dance into Present Time
Groping Through the Second Chakra Fog Toward Healing
Chapter Fifteen: The Third Chakra Chart
The Placement of Third Chakra Planets in Astrological Space
The Third Chakra and Angular Planets
Mars’ Role in Third Chakra Dynamics
The Sun’s Role in Third Chakra Dynamics
Planets Contributing to Third Chakra Excess
Planets Contributing to Third Chakra Deficiency
The Third Chakra Chart
Chapter Sixteen: A Third Chakra Case Study
A Word About the Kosha Implications of Third Chakra Dynamics
My Unwounded Soul Essence
My Primal Wounding
The Astrological Timing of the Wounding/Healing Process
A Word About Neptune’s Role in My Third Chakra Dilemma
Chapter Seventeen: The Fourth Chakra Chart
The Placement of Fourth Chakra Planets in Astrological Space
The Fourth Chakra and Succedent Planets
The Sun’s Role in Fourth Chakra Dynamics
The Moon and Bodhichitta
The Moon and the Memory of Wounded Love
The Moon as Shakti
Venus’ Role in Fourth Chakra Dynamics
Other Planetary Players on the Fourth Chakra Stage
The Fourth Chakra Chart
Chapter Eighteen: A Fourth Chakra Case Study
The Koshic Implications of Clinton’s Fourth Chakra Chart
Clinton’s Unwounded Soul Essence
Clinton’s Primal Wounding
Uranus’ Role in Setting the Stage for Clinton’s Fourth Chakra Drama
Clinton’s Fourth Chakra Drama As It Might Be Perceived Through an Astrological Lens
Chapter Nineteen: The Fifth Chakra Chart
The Placement of Fifth Chakra Planets in Astrological Space
The Fifth Chakra and Cadent Planets
Mercury’s Role in Fifth Chakra Dynamics
Uranus’ Role in Fifth Chakra Dynamics
Jupiter’s Role in Fifth Chakra Dynamics
Neptune’s Role in Fifth Chakra Dynamics
Chiron’s Role in Fifth Chakra Dynamics
The Fifth Chakra Chart
Chapter Twenty: A Fifth Chakra Case Study
Campbell’s Unwounded Soul Essence
Campbell’s Primal Wounding
The Astrological Timing of Campbell’s Initiation Process
Campbell’s Fifth Chakra Quest
The Yin Half of Campbell’s Fifth Chakra Challenge
The Yang Half of Campbell’s Fifth Chakra Challenge
Back Into the Belly of the Whale
Campbell’s Flirtation With the Anima
A Fifth Chakra Alchemy of Two Planetary Agents
Chapter Twenty-One: The Sixth Chakra Chart
The Placement of Sixth Chakra Planets in Astrological Space
The Sixth Chakra and Cadent Planets
The Moon’s Role in Sixth Chakra Dynamics
Venus’ Role in Sixth Chakra Dynamics
Pluto’s Role in Sixth Chakra Dynamics
Neptune’s Role in Sixth Chakra Dynamics
Jupiter’s Role in Sixth Chakra Dynamics, Aided by Uranus and Prometheus
The Sixth Chakra Chart
Chapter Twenty-Two: A Sixth Chakra Case Study
My Process in Choosing Susan For My Sixth Chakra Case Study
The Astro-logic of Susan’s Complex Sixth Chakra Process
The Interview
Chapter Twenty-Three: The Seventh Chakra Chart
The Placement of Seventh Chakra Planets in Astrological Space
The Soli-Lunar Dance and Seventh Chakra Dynamics
The Full Moon and Seventh Chakra Awakening
Uranus’ Role in Seventh Chakra Dynamics
Uranus in Muktananda’s Chart
Neptune’s Role in Seventh Chakra Dynamics
Neptune in Muktananda’s Chart
Pluto’s Role in Seventh Chakra Dynamics
Pluto in Muktananda’s Chart
Part Three: The System Applied and Transcended
Chapter Twenty-Four: The System Applied
Analysis of Kosha Distribution Among the Planets
Analysis of Aspect Patterns Emphasizing Koshic Openings
Analysis of Chakra Charts
Angelou’s First Chakra Chart
Angelou’s Second Chakra Chart
Angelou’s Third Chakra Chart
Angelou’s Fourth Chakra Chart
Angelou’s Fifth Chakra Chart
Angelou’s Sixth Chakra Chart
Angelou’s Seventh Chakra Chart
The Use of Chakra Analysis in Understanding the Natal Chart
The Use of Chakra Analysis For Understanding Transits and Progressions
The Use of Chakra Analysis to Explore Life Experiences
Chapter Twenty-Five: Beyond the System
The Inherent Flexibility of Astro-Chakra Patterns
Planetary Scales
The Transpersonal Planets as Alchemical Agents
Assessment of Planetary Levels Through Introspective Dialogue
The Astro-Chakra System as One in a Series of Overlays
Appendices
Glossary
Terms from Various Spiritual Traditions
Astropoetic Terms
Table of Koshic Placements
Planets in Signs
Planets in Houses
Planets in Hard Aspect
Planets in Soft Aspect
Diagram of Chakra Patterns
Works Cited
Chart Data
Index
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