Introduction to Esoteric Astrology
The Soul’s Purpose Triangle— this represents what the Soul wants to accomplish in its expression on the earth. The Triangle is determined by the Ascendant; the Esoteric Ruler of the Ascendant; the Esoteric Ruler of the Sign on the House Cusp of that Ruler;
My theory is that the Ascendant and its esoteric ruler represents the core of the Soul’s purpose and the esoteric ruler of its House placement is something that satisfies the personality in working with the Soul.
Many of us are part of a major Soul Grouping. That Group usually has a grand plan, a gestalt, with which it seeks to express itself. I use the following triangle to represent this…
Betelgeuse (27 Gemini) Jupiter Uranus— these positions represent both Heart Centered and Group Consciousness
The House positions of Betelgeuse, Jupiter and Uranus indicate the Heart Centered activities in which your Soul Group is working.
Water signs in the Water Houses often indicate that the individual is part of a Soul Group that seeks to serve through the Transmutation of Energies. In the past, members of this Group might have been burned at the stake for such “miracles” and they have learned that it is best to modulate their energies in doing this work. They often manifest as Healers and Scientists (physicists).
ESOTERIC RULERSHIPS OF THE SIGNS
ARIES— Mercury
TAURUS— Vulcan (3 degrees from Mercury in direction of Sun)
GEMINI— Venus
CANCER— Neptune
LEO— Sun
VIRGO— Moon
LIBRA— Uranus
SCORPIO— Mars
SAGITTARIUS— Earth (180 degrees from the Sun)
CAPRICORN— Saturn
AQUARIUS— Jupiter
PISCES— Pluto
Feb 22, 11:27 AM
I studied the Triangle with the Seven Ray Group and Judi Laws in the 1980s. I would calculate your Triangle as:
Sagittarius ASC * Earth in Gemini in 6th * Vulcan in Scorpio in 11th.
There is another Group who would use the 3rd point as Venus in the 2nd House in Capricorn.
Sagittarius is the World Teacher who must ground information in some practical way because Earth in Gemini is the 2nd point of the Triangle. Gemini is also a teacher and it makes information simple and easy for others to understand.
The 6th House is one of the healing Houses. Vulcan in the 11th would be working with a group or collective that shares a common vision — a vision to liberate others (read Vulcan in my articles).
You could use Venus near the 2nd and this is another healing House but it heals through Body Movements, stimulating the Chi in the body (helping others move beyond anger issues since Mars R opposes it). This is going to be true anyway since you have planets around the 2nd House.
So, it gets confusing but it all works, regardless of which system you use.
Mar 3, 08:44 AM
Moone – Your Triangle is ARIES Asc * Mercury in Sagittarius in the 9th * Earth in Gemini in 2nd.
While the 9th rules education and Consciousness Expansion, and Aries rules inspired problem solving, the 2nd rules all body movements that maintain health and move Chi through the body.
Mar 3, 10:49 AM
Somehow that makes quite a bit of sense.
I have been learning this South East Asian martial art for many years. It’s called Silat and I have had an instructor’s certificate for at least 7 years but as yet I didn’t open my own class.
Quite frankly, theology, anthropology, healing, metaphysics and quantum physics are part and parcel of learning all the techniques in silat. Education, inspired problem solving and well designed physical exercises (like prana) are also a major part of it. We are “ideally” meant to move at the speed and accurancy of our spirit, which is inspired by our divine connection. Silat is about enhancing this connection, and grounding it, especially in defensive armed and unarmed combat.
The real teachers are few and far between and bogus teachers are plentiful. The search for good teachers has been plagued by many pitfalls and so I just use this art for my simple day to day living. Classes are also in inconvenient places and at at odd times.
Apart from natural medicine and growing my own herbs I think this is the only subject I have in my life that fits those categories. Is my triangle suggesting I make a career path of this?
Mar 18, 08:11 PM
Hello Lynn,
Thank you for sharing this wisdom. I am wondering if I have this figured out correctly. Also I am wondering about any insights you could offer, if you don’t mind, or, where I can find the articles you have written about this?
I have 26 Leo rising, with the Sun in Aries right on the cusp of the 9th house. My Mercury is in Pisces in the 8th house (inconjunct Pluto in Leo in the 12th but rising)
Thanks again for whatever simple insight and/or direction to deeper understanding you can give me.
Lenore
Mar 19, 08:26 AM
I will eventually be posting more articles that I wrote in the 1980s onto this site (most were written then).
The Seven Ray Institute has a website that may offer articles too.
Your Triangle is Leo*Sun in Aries in 9th*Mercury in Pisces in the 8th House. Education, expanding consciousness and transformation (all forms of healing) is highlighted. Read what I have said about the signs and see if you have an interpretation. You can post it here.
Apr 10, 07:06 AM
Lynne,
I think something amazing happened. As i had stated above in my question regarding our soul’s purpose and finding it thru this triangle.. i had been pondering about it and my path in Silat Training ( the martial art I mentioned).
Well, I’ve been out of touch with a dear silat teacher for 7 years. This is the one that certified me to teach. And I had been feeling sad about it and also slightly uncomfortable about getting back in touch due to the length of time I’d not done. But then, all of a sudden (about 2 weeks ago) this teacher and my old class got back in touch with me and we have been training together. It’s like the old days again – except we’re all older and more creaky!
I feel a connection with this art like never before and am due for a test next week based on what I’ve just learnt.
Everything just fell into place as soon as I dwelled on the subject of my triangle. Now I’m training everyday!
Is this Esoteric Astrology? Was it the Conscious Expansion of my pondering on the subject that brought all this back to me because it relates to my Soul’s Purpose?
I’m also having transits to these Esoteric points:
Neptune and Chiron sextile Mercury
Venus Rx conjunct Asc
and I have a feeling there’s something to do with Jupiter’s position during the last solar eclipse was trine my other point at 3degrees Gemini.
Thanks so much for your input in this.
Moone
May 7, 04:22 PM
Ascendant = Cancer
Esoteric Ruler of Ascendant = Neptune
E.R. of sign on House Cusp of Ruler = Uranus.
I have Cancer rising (at 1+ degrees). Natal Uranus (at 1+ degrees) is conjunct my Ascendant from the 12th house. My natal moon opposes this conjunction from the 7th (at 1+ degrees Capricorn). Neptune is in the 5th, in Libra.
I’m an artist (painter) and also a writer. My work seems to always involve healing on some level. Articles I’m assigned often healthcare- or healing-related. Even with art — once I had a painting show and the wife of a friend (an ICU nurse) brought along one of her patients to my exhibition because she thought that seeing my paintings would make her patient feel good. Of course, I was honored.
My question is: in my soul triangle, what exactly is the role of Uranus — besides non-conventionalism — particularly since it’s also prominent in my natal chart?
Thank you so much. Your website is so illuminating :)
Sue
May 7, 05:19 PM
Lynn,
As an addendum to my previous post/question, I’ve just read your articles on the Esoteric Cancer and Neptune in the 5th house. I am blown away.
For the 5th house, you say: “Creative ability must be used to uplift the consciousness of mankind.” I have always felt this way about my own work.
What you write about Esoteric Cancer (my ascendant): the need to develop a “sense of belonging to the family of humanity rather than being so concerned with biological roots [and] clannishness so often manifesting in the young Cancerian soul” — really hit home.
I’ve now discovered (from reading your articles) what Pluto transiting my moon is trying to teach me. I’ve been feeling an emotional tug to the past as of late and have been contemplating moving back to the city where I was born (3,000 miles away). Synchronicity played a role in my discovery of your website at this time.
I have so many transits hitting my chart right now that sometimes it’s hard for me to “move toward the light.” I thank you for your incredible insight and so generously sharing it on your website.
Sue
May 8, 07:43 AM
Yes, Sue, you calculated the Triangle correctly. Uranus in Cancer is really conjunct your ASC, since people are often born slightly earlier than the time on the birth certificate.
You gave a good interpretation of this Triangle in terms of your life experience. I will add that, with Uranus as part of the Triangle, you will be psychically more connected to your Soul Group, a Group that often incarnated with Uranus is in Cancer to change traditions that affect the masses. The 1st House implies some type of activism at some point in your life.
I have many more old articles from the 1980s that I will drag out of the basement and post on this website since there is little, practical information on Esoteric Astrology. There is good information but even I do not always understand it. One group is CosmoCycles1@yahoogroups.com
The Seven Ray Institute does a lot of teaching on this subject.
I believe in the 12th Century I felt that special education was best not wasted on the peasants. In this life, I am drawn to working with the average person, not the rich and famous.
May 8, 02:08 PM
Dear Lynn,
Thank you so much for your response. It’s interesting to learn that Uranus is really conjunct my ASC. It makes sense. I’m always suppressing an urge to speak out on a grand scale against the many atrocities committed by our society.
Thank you also for illuminating me about my Soul Group. I have so many retrograde planets (including Mercury) and often have had issues with joining writers groups because of the amount of time I need to deliver a well thought-out critique (another confirmation about myself that I gleaned from one of your articles). Perhaps joining with writers around my chronological age would ease that problem.
When you wrote (above) about education the 12th Century, were you referencing a previous existence in another lifetime? I’m guessing you determined that from your lunar nodes…?
Thank you again. I love your website. It’s an astrological treasure trove and feel so lucky to have stumbled upon it.
Jul 11, 08:01 AM
Kamelia: Yes, you are correct your Triangle is only
Libra Asc – Uranus in Libra in the 1st House.
This makes Uranus and Libra very potent and more connected with what your Soul wishes to accomplish without considering for the desires of the Personality.
Libra is one who Bridges Differences and the 1st House has political or activist connections.
Jul 11, 04:20 PM
Thank you very much for your quick response, Lynn.
It does resonate in the sense that, in my mind, I am always imagining how I am bring people together from different backgrounds and helping them move beyond some rigid societal structures . I also think I am good at organizing people to find a will within themselves to work towards one common cause…
I guess I really need to polish the connection with my soul, so I can get a clearer picture of possible venues of expression… Have gotten quite perplexed lately. Also I am experiencing Pluto square Pluto at the moment, so that should help finding the right way, right:)).
Thank you again
Sep 17, 07:44 AM ON VEDIC: ... when someone is on the Path, the activities portended for the Soul’s Purpose Triangle using Sidereal are highlighted in the life and the life’s work.
I did not say Vedic, a system that does not use the outer planets, I said Sidereal.
Esoteric Astrology does not concern itself with someone being a good astrologer, a good husband or wife, or being successful in life.
Esoteric Astrology indicates the Path you should pursue in order to be a Good Soul, a Soul on its way Home, helping others along the way. Esoteric Astrology is concerned with our humbling service to humanity and, in serving our fellowman, we honor Divinity.
I do have a Vedic program but, I confess, I am not very knowledgeable with the system. I have worked with the Sidereal Zodiac only with Esoteric Astrology.
I do appreciate your comments and addition to this column.
Jan 8, 04:57 AM
Hi-
I have my ASC at 4.58 Taurus conjunct my Vulcan (Ruler of Taurus) at 5.1 Taurus.
Not only are the two conjunct, but my Soul Triangle would be:
Ascendant= Taurus
Ruler of Ascendant= Vulcan
Ruler of Sign (Taurus) on House Cusp (ASC) of Ruler (Vulcan)= Vulcan
It seems they are all kind of intertwined.
Can you make any sense of this?
Thank you
Jan 8, 07:40 AM
Yes, there are times when there are only 2 points to the Triangle. This always puts a greater focus upon the ASC and its esoteric ruler. I have an interpretation of Taurus and Vulcan on this website. Read this first.
Jan 17, 02:06 AM TRIANGLE CALCULATIONS: Libra Asc/Uranus in Leo in 10th (Cancer Cusp)/Neptune in Scorpio in 1st
Jan 17, 08:40 AM
Congratulations! You have made the correct calculations for your Triangle. This Triangle should not be read alone but in context with the natal chart.
Your Ascendant is conjunct the great benefic fixed star, Spica and, with Chiron, it forms a Grand Air Trine with the Sun-Mercury ruling communications and networking as a spiritual path.
The Transpersonal planets forming the Triangle indicates that some of your spiritual work would be done on the level of mass consciousness — Uranus represents a Soul Group that always incarnates to challenge existing authority.
Netpune in the 1st can be difficult because this makes you an Empath.
A friend wrote an excellent article on this:
http://www.orionwisdom.org/page4.html#Empath_Energy
May 31, 03:10 AM
Dear Lynn,
Esoteric astrology is a very new subject for me. Infact astrology too is not my area.
I happen to flip through your website (which is very illuminating) and learned about esoteric astrology. What I liked the most was that this part of astrology helps one to identify the souls purpose. Even in Hindu teachings say for instance “Bhagwat Geeta” and Vedas it is mentioned that every soul has a purpose and it comes on the plane of earth because of that purpose. But mankind is not in a position to identify its soul purpose. Hindu teachings further states that if the soul is not able to identify its soul purpose and work accordingly, then it fails to acquire oneness with the cosmic universe the ultimate. Hence even after the body dies the soul has to come back on the earth plane hence the philosophy of rebirths.
Lynn would you be kind enough in helping me know my soul purpose. My birth details as follows:
Name: Digvijay Singh
Date of Birth: 27 November 1960
Time ofBirth: 10 30 AM
Place of Birth: Bikaner (Rajasthan State) India.
Should you require more information kindly write to me on my e-mail digvijay1@hotmail.com
Thanking you in anticipation.
With warm regards
Digvijay
May 31, 07:23 AM
DIGVIJAY: The theory of the Soul’s Purpose Triangle comes from India and Eastern philosophy. It was the work of HPBlavatsky to put a western spin on Eastern Philosophy so that westerners could better understand the concept.
Your Triangle is Capricorn ASC + Saturn in Capricorn in the 12th + Earth in the 5th House in Gemini
You should read other articles on Esoteric Astrology to get more information but Saturn/Capricorn indicates a Purpose in which your destiny is to learn to struggle, to never give up on the struggle and, in struggling, you can help those who are oppressed or at a disadvantage (12th), possibly through education (5th). Earth is grounding what you believe in some practical way. Princess Diana had Earth in her SP Triangle and she “got into the trenches” in service to others.
12th House people are life’s Guinea Pigs — like myself, we use ourselves to learn and overcome something and then we share what we learn to others.
The 5th House also rules the system of psychology associated with the “Free Child” and creative personality and the system of chakras (Caroline Myss wrote about this but it is not new with her as this has been studied years before).
Jun 26, 04:31 PM
Hi Lynn,
I am attempting to figure out the soul’s purpose triangle but I am stuck…
asc: 25 Cap
ruler: Saturn at 19 Sag in 11th, sag cusp.
ruler: earth, 180 degrees from sun (26 Leo), equals 26 Aquarius. This degree falls in my first house. Uranus at 12 Leo in 7th, 25 cancer on cusp.
I’m not sure how to work my way through the earth thing. Do I use the uranus placement?
Thanks!
DD
Jun 27, 07:38 AM
Glad to help….
Capricorn ASC * Saturn in Sagittarius in 11th * Earth in Aquarius in 1st
You do not keep going around but, yes, Aquarius is ruled by Jupiter so it is influencing this Triangle — the lesson a struggle, working with visionary groups that ground ideals into something practical and tangible. The 1st House does have an affinity to some type of activism.
I have a friend with a similar triangle and she worked for many years in congress, using her position to promote what she believed in. I confess that her main focus was UFO disclosure so it was a rough road but many congressmen did listen to these people she brought in to discuss these issues.
I cannot tell from the Triangle what your issues will be.
Also, from my other esoteric articles, Jupiter-Uranus and 26 Gemini are important for Soul’s Purpose work.
Jul 1, 01:41 PM
Lynn,
I am new to esoteric astrology. & I was wondering if you could give a few words on the star Betelgeuse, so I can better understand this star? I get Jupiter and Uranus, but can’t find any info on this star beyond the non-astrology.
Thank you
Jul 5, 05:09 PM
Melissa: I need to transcribe a long article on Betelgeuze but this will be later.
Betelgeuze represents the Heart Chakra of a Great Entity who energies stream into our own Heart Chakras. Its House position is where we can tap into their energies in service to our fellow man. Unity Consciousness is its theme.
Jul 20, 07:39 AM
Hi Lynn,
I am also trying to work on my Soul’s purpose triangle; I have recently discovered astrology on a deeper level and have fallen right in so to speak.
I have:
Cancer ASC 20
Ruler- Neptune SAG 20, V house
Ruler- Earth 180 from sun (Cancer 12th house), is Capricorn VI House.
Is this a correct calculation? I would be grateful of any interpretations of this triangle also. I feel as though I am on the verge of finding out intuitively and acting out or living out these energies in my life.
Thank you
M
Jul 20, 06:27 PM
M: Congratulations…you did the calculations correctly.
Cancer ASC + Neptune in Sag in 5th + Earth in Capricorn in the 6th
I will give my House descriptions so look at these meanings and see how these apply to your work in the world. As I stated in another article here, Earth means that you must ground your work into something practical and tangile.
FIFTH HOUSE: This House rules our attitude towards children and specifically how we interact with our birth born child and qualities of that child. It shows your attitude toward the child in yourself. How did you play or NOT play as a child? How you can enjoy yourself. It shows your type of creativity. How do you enjoy fun relationships with others. This House rules the system of chakras and the psychological system of chakras, such as Caroline Myss. In is strong in the charts of therapist who focus upon Inner Child psychology. There is a spiritual connection with children and young people. It portends mentor qualities.
ESOTERIC: The 5th House Creativity of the Soul. Its Soul’s Purpose is connected with nurturing the creativity in young people. The Soul’s Purpose may involve working with children, helping others to become more creative and spontaneous (such as Martha Stewart and the woman who made the poncho in prison). Children can be connected with nurturing and acceptance – retarded, homeless, foster care. Critical people are rarely spontaneous. Creativity helps bring out the child in one’s self. Studies in personality development and the Chakras are ruled by the 5th. The 5th is associated with drama, film, theater, psycho-dramas and educational arenas in which people have fun – conferences, expos, festivals and seminars.
MEDICAL: As stated above, the 5th House rules the Chakras in general. It rules the psychological system of Chakras as taught by Caroline Myss. When this House is strong, the individual has a capacity for healing through Chakra manipulation and the individual is likely to respond to healings via the Chakras. The 5th House and Leo has an association with the Heart Chakra but, always, this House rules Chakras because it represents the vortexes the Chakras create.
LYNN: I have observed that the 5th House is involved almost all of the time with liver disease. I cannot account for this. Virgo rules the liver over all but specifically the lower lobe, while Cancer rules the upper lobe. Cornell says that Leo rules the internal mechanism of the liver. Cornell feel that the signature of a liver disorder is the Sun in Virgo square Jupiter. He associates Yellow Jaundice with Leo. Some have suggested that the 5th House may indicate a life style issue connected with the liver but I have not found this to always be true. It is true in the charts of famous people.
SIXTH HOUSE: This House rules our attitude towards out job and how we do it. How do we solve problems? It rules habits and systems. It rules congenital health weaknesses. Our attitude towards our job can impact our health, as well as poor health habits. How do we work with others? Can we work with others? This House is associated with the helping professions.
ESOTERIC: This is a Service House and it is a Healing House. For healing, it is setting up health systems, herbs, vitamins and exercise. Sixth House healers help others to change negative patterns in their lives in order to improve overall health and well-being. Spiritually, this House rules Health and Human Services, Public Service (esp. with 7th and 10th Houses), labor relations, healing services, nutrition, improving and reforming work conditions, animal rights, especially animals who serve man
MEDICAL: The 6th House indicates congenital health issues. This is an interpretation from Classical Astrology (old European style) and I agree with this interpretation. Any and all 6th House planets indicate a congenital weakness. These people respond the changes in diet and exercise. Pluto in the 6th describes one who finds some cure and treatment during the course of their live and then, suddenly, they become the great apostle of this technique. One woman went to an acupuncturist. This treatment changes her life. Later, she studied acupuncture and this became her career.
LYNN: I feel that this House is connected with the body’s filtering system and its ability to handle toxins.