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Etheric planets, Schemes of evolution, and our Solar System© (Part I)
written by Walter D. Pullen Astara@msn.com Originally Posted on www.spiritweb.org, 17-Apr-1994 Astrology inherently concerns itself with spiritual or non-physical ideas. The whole concept of describing inner influences and characteristics of a conscious being is a more subjective area outside the study of ordinary facts and figures. Any attempt to understand the actual why or how of astrological influences leads one outside of standard physical science. At the very least, astrology deals with a rich and colorful language of archetypes and myths that one may consider more of an intuitive art than an ordinary science. It is no surprise then that additional planets other than Mercury through Pluto have been hypothesized in our solar system. Many are not just additional physical planets, but are invisible or are on a higher etheric plane, not detectable through ordinary means outside of psychic investigation or their astrological influences. The number of such planets is large, frequently each one being suggested by a different clairvoyant, which can be confusing to the astrologer who wants to know how to use them or get a grasp of the big picture. This article will describe a complete view of our solar system from a spiritual standpoint. A result of this will be that all the main invisible planets will be deduced and described. To begin, our solar system is vastly more extensive, organized, and beautiful than we think. Our limited view of looking at only the physical plane of existence leaves us with a star and a few separate planets orbiting it. Looking beyond, one not only sees the number of planets increase by an order of magnitude, but sees a great picture of how all planets are linked together, and are one coherent whole composing a vast living being called our solar system of which one can barely conceive. This article is meant to give a picture of a model and inform only. No attempt to prove any of the things described here is given, or even can be given in the ordinary sense. These things aren't inherently unprovable however, and one who knows how and where to look should be able to experience proof for themselves. One can find this information in various different sources, one of the best being the writings of the Theosophical Society, especially the book "The Solar System", by Lt. Col. Arthur E. Powell, as well as in the teaching of various other esoteric schools. First, we need to understand the various etheric levels or planes themself. In ordinary life, we spend our time on the physical plane. There are however seven planes total, our physical plane being the lowest or most dense. Hence any object on a higher plane will be invisible to us, and we can pass through it as if it wasn't there. Each plane in turn has seven subplanes or densities of matter within it. Here is a brief description of each plane: The Physical Plane: This is the lowest of the seven planes, and where we spend our physical lives. We are generally only aware of the three lower subplanes of physical matter, which are molecular solids, liquids, and gasses. The four higher densities, called the "etheric plane", are levels at various subatomic particles. A physical etheric object is generally not visible to ordinary senses. Fairies and nature spirits exist etherically. The Astral Plane: The first higher non-physical plane, one frequently hears about this in paranormal accounts. In the out-of-body and near death experience one is conscious on this plane. Right after one dies and before they reincarnate they are on this plane, and the first Guardian Angels are found here as well. This is also called the emotional plane because the "matter" on this plane is what composes a feeling, desire, or emotion. Negative emotions and the realms of hell-like "purgatory" exist on the lower subplanes, while positive on the upper. It is impossible for what we think of as "evil" to exist anywhere except from the mid-astral on down, by definition. Astral (and higher) objects and bodies can not only go through physical matter in the same space without adversely affecting either side, but they can go through each other without much trouble, avoiding the collision aspect that happens with physical matter, although one can still interact much like on the physical. The mental plane: This is called such because the "matter" on this plane composes thought. It's possible for one to mental project in the same way one astral projects, but on the whole being conscious on this higher plane is much more difficult, in that it requires an extremely high state of spiritual evolution. True altruistic thoughts free of desire or any sense of selfishness will rise to this level, as may a person after death from the astral. This consists of a lower level of concrete thought, and a higher level called the "Causal plane" of abstract thought. Most Angels and other spiritual beings are found here. Where this plane meets the next higher is found what we think of as our soul. The bhuddic plane: From here on up we leave behind the concept of an individualized personality and enter levels so high that our trying to conceive of them is like a cat trying to understand calculus. The bhuddic plane is the plane of true spiritual insight and intuition (not ordinary psychic feeling, which is astral) and the plane of all-encompassing love and unity. The akashic records which contain the history and sum total of the past of everything everywhere are ultimately on this level of unification. The atmic plane: This is the plane of consciousness and life itself. On this level are found the great spiritual masters, as well as anybody who has achieved the ultimate "nirvana". The monadic plane: Beyond any type of matter, dimension, or evolution as we can think of, this is the plane of will where monads, the ultimate divine spiritual spark in all living things, express themselves and evolve and create on the lower planes. We've left space, time, and self behind. The logoic plane: This is the divine plane of "God", unknowable by definition, free of any limiting concept, the potential of everything. A "Logos" can be thought of as a vast deity which has the ability to be a Creator, i.e. to create spiritual life from itself. The great beings who are main planets, stars, galaxies, and beyond are "on this level". Any object on any plane has a counterpart on all the higher planes. This means any physical object or at least its counterpart can be seen by an astral entity. There are of course many purely astral objects which can't be seen vice-versa. Each planet on a particular plane also exists on all the higher planes, but one can say on each higher level the planet gets "bigger" because of additional matter and spheres that don't exist lower down. Each person has not only a physical body, but a separate astral body and a body on the higher planes. The physical plane is three dimensional, in that there are three dimensions of space. The astral however has four genuine spatial dimensions. This means that in dealing with astral planets, one can at most point to a physical location where the four dimensional sphere would be if projected into three dimensions. Being astral and aware of all four dimensions is an indescribable and wonderful state, and one of the most limiting things one can experience is coming back and being forced into three dimensions and a physical body; one can only describe things as appearing "roomy" but still fundamentally the same. Above the astral, the mental plane has five dimensions, the bhuddic six, the atmic seven, while the monadic and above are beyond the concept all together. Two important concepts will appear throughout what will be described next: Involution is the process of densifying and separating, while evolution is the return journey of unification and spiritualization. On many levels, something first involves and becomes more dense and individualized, then turns and becomes more spiritual after its experience. On a simple level, the concept of us going on a trip and then returning home afterward is like this. Our entire lives going from our souls, incarnating in a body, and then returning after "death" is like this. This is even related to the whole concept of "God" creating and experiencing the universe itself. Before we start looking at the various planets in our solar system, let's begin with our own physical planet Earth. Again, our planet is more than what we ordinarily think of it. In addition to its astral and higher counterparts, our planet has a rich history and an even vaster future. The ancient civilizations of Atlantis, and before it Lemuria, were indeed real. Specifically, evolution on our planet Earth is divided into seven great civilizations or Root-Races. Here is brief description of them: The first race was the Etheric or Borean Root-Race, which wasn't entirely physical, being of the higher physical etheric density, and wasn't even remotely like the humanity of today. Second was the Hyperborean Root-Race, all traces of which, along with the first race, have long since vanished. Third was the Lemurian Root-Race. This was a civilization characterized by activity, and development of individual free will. This was the mythical Garden of Eden which humanity "fell" from. Lemurians were over 12 feet tall, and the first race to develop separate genders. The Lemurian continent was in the Pacific Ocean, with today's Easter Island a remnant of it. Fourth was the Atlantian Root-Race, existing from roughly a million to 10,000 years ago, again different from humanity of today, with many Atlantians having blue skin. This civilization was characterized by emotion, and as a result certain periods in Atlantis were very peaceful and spiritual, while others were filled with strife and occult conflict not unlike Dungeons and Dragons, proceeding until the breakup and sinking of the Atlantian continent. Fifth is the "Aryan" or Indo-European Root-Race, characterized mostly by intellect, of which our humanity of today is a part of. This race began roughly 60,000 years ago and is still in development. Following our race will come the sixth or "Aquarian" Root-Race, which will be mostly characterized by love and wisdom. It won't begin to appear for another 1000 years or so. The last race on our planet will be the seventh Root-Race, which will manifest more abstract levels of being. These seven races fit into the involution/evolution model, with Atlantis being the middle or low point, and the first and seventh races being the high endpoints. |
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