Astrology, 42:are those who evolve through a graded series of initiations, either self-induced or brought aboutAstrology, 50:play as far as man is concerned during the major initiations and upon the Path of Initiation. II.Astrology, 70:the other offering opportunity. At the various initiations, the influence of the planets affectsAstrology, 80:Form f. Monad Ego Personality g. Three Initiations (Initiates) Two Initiations (Disciples) OrdinaryAstrology, 80:Personality g. Three Initiations (Initiates) Two Initiations (Disciples) Ordinary man and theAstrology, 90:initiation is the first systemic. The two first initiations are planetary in their implications.Astrology, 101:into life in Capricorn, the place of the higher initiations, after the reversal of the wheel. TheAstrology, 143:the Cross of Discipleship and of the three major initiations in connection with which it might beAstrology, 144:from personality control, taking the next two initiations upon the Cardinal Cross. Astrology, 157:Gemini and Leo is understood and the first two initiations can therefore be taken. Capricorn opensAstrology, 157:Hierarchy in a higher aspect when the last three initiations can be undergone and the significanceAstrology, 161:the Cardinal Cross and take some of the higher initiations. So the conflict is on between humanityAstrology, 169:happenings are frequently called the five major initiations. Viewing the fourth Creative HierarchyAstrology, 169:come are - planetary correspondences to the five initiations. This is peculiarly interesting toAstrology, 199:The disciple for the first, second and third initiations. After the third initiation, its peculiarAstrology, 264:is concerned. There are: Five major planetary initiations which a man can take. [265] ThreeAstrology, 265:which a man can take. [265] Three systemic initiations of which Christ has two. One cosmicAstrology, 316:through which all those who take the higher initiations must eventually pass. Those taking theAstrology, 316:must eventually pass. Those taking the first two initiations must tread the Path as it passesAstrology, 316:the Burning Ground. Those taking the higher initiations have to plunge into the sea or pool of fireAstrology, 331:The initiate who has taken the three lower initiations is occupied henceforth with the effects ofAstrology, 336:and this of course is only revealed at the major initiations. It should be remembered that theseAstrology, 354:life aspect during the processes of the higher initiations, but upon these it is not necessary forAstrology, 362:influences and relationships produce the minor initiations of the astral plane which ever precedeAstrology, 362:of the astral plane which ever precede the major initiations in Capricorn, in their turn preparedAstrology, 387:and Gemini is revealed at three successive initiations: The secret of Aries is the secret ofAstrology, 391:soul of the man to the spirit. It takes three initiations to make this clear to the disciple.Astrology, 474:the keynote or the motif of each of the seven initiations. Each of these seven initiations permitsAstrology, 474:of the seven initiations. Each of these seven initiations permits entry into the state of divineAstrology, 476:to the expansion of consciousness. The seven initiations, climaxing these expansions. The sevenAstrology, 503:Life has taken five of the major cosmic initiations and that a "non-sacred" planet is one whoseAstrology, 503:is one whose planetary Logos has not taken these initiations. This is an inadequate definition andAstrology, 503:inclusive in the planetary sense; the five major initiations which he eventually takes give to himAstrology, 503:of which he can conceive at present. These initiations endow him with the "freedom of the planet."Astrology, 504:the Sun, Sirius. He has taken three cosmic initiations. The Logos of a sacred planet transcends theAstrology, 504:Logos of a sacred planet has taken five cosmic initiations. The Logos of a solar system isAstrology, 504:initiate on this planet. He has taken those initiations of which the highest initiate upon ourAstrology, 540:The bringing about of certain major initiations in the case of those world disciples who are readyAstrology, 563:as it concerns the mysteries of the higher initiations. I simply make the statement so that it mayAstrology, 605:of the will, which are the goal of the higher initiations and which embody that which the MastersAstrology, 606:of the final aspects and effects of the highest initiations. I only touch upon them because theyAstrology, 612:of the seven cosmic Paths to which our seven initiations form the entering doors. In connectionAstrology, 620:The will-to-good, demonstrated in the higher initiations when God-consciousness is achieved. ThisAstrology, 631:(as far as man is concerned) to the first three initiations, but only from the will aspect and inAtom, 110:through meditation, and through a series of initiations. Now when I use the word "meditation" I doAtom, 114:a position to take what are called a series of initiations. These initiations are simply expansionsAtom, 114:what are called a series of initiations. These initiations are simply expansions of consciousness,Atom, 115:New Testament. And in all these cases these initiations have been brought about by the help ofAutobiography, 238:- and their relationship to the five initiations as outlined for the Eastern disciple. Both theseAutobiography, 240:together in groups with the possibility of group initiations held before them, an entirely new ideaAutobiography, 265:will be trained to take the higher major initiations. Emphasis will be laid upon the right handlingAutobiography, 270:unfoldments of consciousness which we call "Initiations." He then begins consciously to tread theAutobiography, 270:It is not occupied with preparing disciples for initiations and never has been. It is attempting toAutobiography, 277:the Hierarchy are discussed, the nature of the initiations to be taken is taught, and the work ofBethlehem, 17:Christ, through the process of the five great Initiations, gave to us a picture of the stages andBethlehem, 21:enacted for us the dramatic story of the five initiations, and urged us to follow in His steps. ForBethlehem, 22:in His own life story, built around those major initiations which are our universal heritage andBethlehem, 23:dramatic events of the mysteries. Such are the initiations through which all men must some dayBethlehem, 23:ready to make preparation for the first of the initiations, and to undergo the new Birth. TheBethlehem, 33:[33] I. In our discussion of these five major initiations we shall seek to do three things. First,Bethlehem, 41:take up a definite consideration of these great initiations, it might be of value to touch upon oneBethlehem, 42:makes its appearance, and the first of the five initiations is made possible. The work proceeds,Bethlehem, 42:develops in the man until the second and third initiations take place. At that time, as manyBethlehem, 43:interesting when we realize that out of the five initiations there are three which seem, andBethlehem, 47:from two major angles. We shall study these five initiations of Jesus from the angle, first of all,Bethlehem, 50:- The Birth at Bethlehem III. All of these five initiations have certain basic points in common,Bethlehem, 56:overlooked the emphasis laid in three of the initiations upon His words and their meaning. We haveBethlehem, 59:J. M. Robertson, p. 338. In studying these five initiations of the Gospel story, we find that twoBethlehem, 59:the deeps and the heights. The first and last initiations (the Birth into life and the ResurrectionBethlehem, 104:journey to Bethlehem. Then there are the five initiations which we are studying, each of whichBethlehem, 135:and a further expansion of consciousness. These initiations, to which He subjected Himself on ourBethlehem, 136:of Christ as we were meant to get it. The three initiations which, in the last analysis, may meanBethlehem, 136:Occident by Jesus Christ. As we consider these initiations, the three mentioned above stand outBethlehem, 137:nature of Deity in the first, third, and fifth initiations. He demonstrated the expansions ofBethlehem, 137:- The Transfiguration These three major initiations, the first, the third and the fifth, constituteBethlehem, 217:we have the significances of the first two initiations summarized for us. [218] Now we come to theBethlehem, 218:to each other. Our consideration of the previous initiations may make the meaning clear. JohnBethlehem, 218:from the Cross He refers to the first three initiations, and recalls to our minds the synthesisBethlehem, 249:adjusted, and we can pass through the five initiations into liberation. Much of the teaching givenBethlehem, 275:the crises in the life of Christ, the five major initiations of the Orient and of the esotericDestiny, 13:you will but believe it) by the many individual initiations which have lately been undergone byDestiny, 120:or out of incarnation - have taken the first two initiations that the attention of Shamballa isDestiny, 136:hinted at the relation of certain of the major initiations to these centers. These hints constituteDiscipleship1, 52:reaches its culmination in one of the higher initiations - with which initiation you have as yet noDiscipleship1, 94:and are being prepared for one of the later initiations. There is nothing surprising in thisDiscipleship1, 95:point anent the taking of the first three major initiations, I would like to refer to at thisDiscipleship1, 97:quite frequently between the first and second initiations. Sometimes a disciple may be doingDiscipleship1, 156:the soul work out along certain lines as major initiations. I am here giving you a hint. For thisDiscipleship1, 229:for the later more vast expansions which we call initiations. It is these expansive crises in theDiscipleship1, 310:falls to the lot of all who achieve the great Initiations, grows out of a steadily expandingDiscipleship1, 490:which is essential before any of the major initiations can be taken. I seek to see this glamorDiscipleship1, 695:many disciples took one or other of the major initiations. There was, therefore, a definite shiftDiscipleship1, 710:not be dealing with preparation for the various initiations and their specific differences. I shallDiscipleship1, 716:are all of them related to one or other of the initiations. This one, called Little Chelaship, isDiscipleship1, 718:harmonized and the expansive work of the three initiations (second, third and fourth) produces anDiscipleship1, 718:spirit. Until, however, man has taken the higher initiations, he cannot comprehend the significanceDiscipleship1, 728:covers the stages of the first and second initiations; when a disciple has taken the thirdDiscipleship1, 753:him to take what is termed one of the major initiations. These spheres of radiatory activity areDiscipleship1, 762:culminates, prior to each of the first three initiations in the confronting of the two opponents;Discipleship2, 70:the most probable for those who are not taking initiations higher than the third; and, at present, |