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This intention of this article is to explain the core philosophy of Evolutionary Astrology and to exemplify a general application of its principles.

The basic premise of this astrological paradigm is based on the understanding that each and every incarnation, each lifetime, is created as a result of the unresolved desires within the soul from previous lives. The evolutionary journey of the soul from life to life is a matter of gradually exhausting all desires until the only desire that remains is the desire to reunite with the Source; to look entirely inside and seek the eternal Truth.

Pluto, by house sign and its aspects indicates the kinds of past desires of the soul that have propelled continual incarnation, leading to this very life. All desires imply a duality — something that I am not yet, that I do not have yet. This also implies that if there are things that we do want, there are things that we do not want — thus the famous attraction/repulsion dynamics of Pluto. The dynamic of attraction and repulsion sets into motion cause and effect, action and reaction, which is the basis of what we call karma.

For example, if Bob really wants to initiate a sexual relationship with some person, first of all that implies that Bob's desires are being directed towards something outside of himself. That desire sets into motion all kinds of internal and external dynamics as Bob will de facto build a construct of reality based upon the nature of his desire. He may pursue books about attracting sexual partners, or he may choose manipulative measures to get what he wants. In the end, either he will get what he wants or he won't. One way or another, will he ever be satisfied? The answer is no, not in an ultimate sense.

Let's say he does everything in his power to attract some person, and in the end this person is simply not interested. This then has the effect of throwing Bob back upon himself, as his desire cannot be fulfilled. What does he do at that point? Does he seek to manipulate this person further so he can get what he wants? If he does that, he will set into motion a certain kind of karma. Or perhaps he chooses instead to go within and seek a higher understanding and a healthy way of fulfilling his desire. That sets in motion a different kind of karma.

All choices — whether they are rooted in desires for that which is ephemeral or in the desire for that which is eternal — create a certain kind of karma. So long as there are choices being made, karma is being created. The choices we make are a reflection of our desire nature. Thus, the unresolved desires of the soul from prior lives manifest as particular karmic dynamics that are brought forth into each new life. If in prior lives I have consistently demonstrated the desire to find fulfillment through other people on a sexual level, then the karma based on that unresolved desire is brought forth into this life. The karma remains the same and perpetuates itself so long as I remain fixed in that desire. Likewise, if in the past I have demonstrated the desire to look inside myself and find what I am seeking within, that karma is brought forth into the current life as well.

Free will

The principle of free will enables us to observe ourselves, reflect upon our circumstances and make new choices. We all have the capacity to either perpetuate the same desires for external fulfillment, or to look inside and seek that fulfillment from within. This is all a matter of choice. Pluto, by house sign and its aspects represents the psychology of choice. At the core there are two kinds of choices: choices rooted in the desire to separate from Source and choices rooted in the desire to return to Source.

There are no victims

Evolutionary Astrology offers the potential to ask the question "why" behind any of life's circumstances. The essence of the question "why" is to point us back to the soul — to examine the underlying desires, and the karma created from those desires, that has lead to the total creation and circumstances of the current life.

Thus, from the point of view of the soul, there are no victims. Why would anyone attract abusive circumstances into its life when it is just an innocent child? Why would anyone get into a series of relationships in which all of their partners cheat on them with someone else? We have to address such questions from the point of view of the soul. The soul orchestrates the total circumstances of its life, down to its very DNA — all as a way to create the most appropriate template that serves as a reflection of the soul's inner desire nature. The role of the soul-focused astrologer is to understand the "why" behind any of life's circumstances. Jeffrey Wolf Green often said that external reality is a metaphor for one's internal reality. This as well is the very principal behind astrology in the first place — as within so without: as above so below.


The ego and the soul

The way to understand the soul's desires is by examining the nature of the human identity. The human identity, or the ego, in fact is a reflection of the soul's desires. This is because in each life, based upon the nature of the soul's desires, the soul creates for itself the human identity that serves as the focusing agent for whatever those desires are. Separating desires will express themselves through a particular identity. Likewise, the desires to return to Source will also express themselves through a particular identity.

The human identity, or the ego, implies separation. It's what makes me know that I am me and you are you. When we die, this form, body, gender, identity, will all fall away. Thus the specific nature of the ego in each life serves the soul's evolutionary intentions for that current life.

As the soul exhausts old desires and generates new ones, the ego changes as a natural reflection of the shift within the soul. To understand this, think about the self image, the identity, you had of yourself ten years ago. Since then, is it true that you have exhausted some desires and generated new ones? To reflect the inner soul changes that have occurred, you most likely have a different self image of yourself. The kind of ego we inhabit points to the inner desire nature of the soul.

This is the nature of the intimate relationship between the soul and the identity that the soul creates in each life. Astrologically, this is symbolized via the relationship between Pluto (soul) and the south node of the Moon (prior life ego). The south node of the Moon indicates how the soul has sought to actualize its desires in the past. Coming into the current life, it naturally indicates what is most familiar and "safe" for the soul. There may be various gifts associated with the south node, however the potential for non growth based on resistance to change is also inherent in the south node. This is because resistance to change (Pluto on the level of resisting evolution) will manifest as holding onto the identity that serves that resistance; to perpetuate certain desires.

Example

At this point it's best to illustrate these teachings with a clear astrological example. Let's keep it general and place Pluto in the 7th house. What kinds of desires of the past have led this soul to this life? Desires linked to relationships. This can imply a compulsion to be needed, a need to know oneself through the reflection of other people. The desire to know oneself relative to the values and desires of other people is descriptive of the kind of separating desires contained in this signature. This can just as easily manifest as a soul that is playing the submissive role in a relationship as well as a soul that is playing the dominant role in a relationship.

Pluto polarity point

In Evolutionary Astrology, the Pluto polarity point in the chart (the point opposite Pluto), signifies the evolutionary purpose for the current life. In this case, the Pluto polarity point is in the 1st house. This means that the ongoing evolutionary lesson for this soul is to establish a relationship to its own instincts and develop its own individuality, independent of other people.

Pluto and the south node

At this point we have only explored the basic soul psychology of Pluto in the 7th house and its polarity point in the 1st. Now let's create an individual context so we can see what this actually looks like. By adding the south node of the Moon we create an individualized context for understanding the evolutionary past of the soul and thus the potential limitations to the soul's growth based on the perpetuation of old desires (Pluto via the south node of the Moon).

Let's place the south node in the 9th house. The south node in the 9th house correlates to prior life identities that had something to do with understanding the truth. This can imply a seeker, a preacher, a traveler, a philosopher etc. In all cases, the question to ask is why would this soul have the south node in the 9th house? In other words why has the soul manifested a 9th house type ego in prior lives? The answer is Pluto.

The alchemy here is to read the south node of the Moon in the context of Pluto. Pluto is always the why behind the south node because it is the soul's total desire nature that is the basis for the identity that it creates in each life. With the south node in the 9th house and Pluto in the 7th we have a soul that has been looking for answers and seeking a higher understanding of the Truth as a way to evolve through relationships. This means that relationships (all 7th house dynamics) have been the key themes that have come up for this soul through its 9th house seeking and expanding. This can manifest in many ways.

For example, this may signify in past lives a pattern of having formed relationships with teacher type people who "had all the answers" — being attracted to these people based upon the magnetism of their seeming wisdom. These teachers have somehow symbolized for this soul something that the soul perceived it did not have (Pluto in the 7th) and thus the attraction to form a relationship with these teachers. This may have resulted in various unhealthy dependencies upon these teacher type people, leading to the dynamics of manipulation and the abuse of power.

On the flip side the opposite may also have been true. This soul may have been a teacher that, through its capacity to convince and convert other people (9th house quality — the "Billy Graham archetype"), has attracted various students that have formed strong attachments to the soul. This soul may have attracted a following based upon the intensity of its teachings. And yet there may have been manipulation by way of this soul using its influence as a teacher to create various dependencies within its students.

There are many possible dynamics — and of course we can never make any conclusions until we look at the whole chart and fully assess the individual with whom we are working (including their evolutionary stage, which I will briefly describe below). It is also often true, due to the nature of karma, that most souls experience both sides of a dynamic: cycles of empowerment and disempowerment. At this point, what's most important is to recognize how this plays out. When we speak about the south node of the Moon we are talking about a self image, who a soul knows itself to be on a conscious level. Thus this soul, in all cases, has created for itself some sort of 9th house self image (such as someone who is seeking gurus, or someone who considers themself to be the guru). And the reason for that self image has been Pluto — its unresolved desires — in this case linked to being overly dependent on other people.

The north node

Now let's add the north node of the Moon. The north node of the Moon is the key for evolution as it de facto activates the Pluto polarity point.

To exemplify this, in this case the north node is in the 3rd house (the lunar nodes are always an exact polarity). The third house is about different perspectives, learning from various sources, asking questions, considering the facts and being open to new forms of learning and communicating. In the first scenario where this soul is attracted to certain teacher type people, one lesson for this soul may be to question its teacher. However relative to Pluto in the 7th, why might that be scary to the soul? Because if this soul questions the dogmas or unjustified ideas of its teacher (3rd house in action), that opens the door to the possibility of being rejected, disapproved, unwanted, unappreciated, or not desired anymore by its teacher. These are all some of the deepest fears of a 7th house Pluto. However, if the soul's desire to evolve is strong, than it will be willing to experience all those dynamics. Evolution would be affected by way of the north node triggering the 1st house Pluto polarity point — in this case trusting one's instincts and evolving independent of other people.

In the other possible scenario, where this soul is the teacher to whom others have formed a dependency, the key for this soul would be to analyze the words they are speaking, to only speak the truth in tactful ways, and to stay close to the facts (3rd house). It also means being open to other points of views and questioning its own fixed beliefs. This defeats the soul's pattern of being a sales person for its own truth. What kind of insecurity might that bring up in the soul? It brings up the fear of its students not being interested anymore! Some students may not regard this soul as their teacher; they may begin to think for themselves. The teachings of this soul may not be believed anymore, leaving this soul alone, unneeded and unwanted (core 7th house Pluto fears). If there is the desire to evolve, then embracing that north node in the 3rd house will activate the Pluto polarity point which is again symbolic of the soul learning to form a relationship with its own independence first and foremost — learning how to be alone and to act independently of others.

Nodal rulers

The other layer that this article will not address in detail is the rulers of the Lunar nodes. The ruler of the south node provides more detail for how that south node identity has played out, and thus what is being brought forth into the current life. The ruler of the north node provides more detail for the nature of the identity that the soul can develop in the current life relative to its choice to evolve.

Evolutionary stages

There is one more vital piece of information that is necessary to take into account before interpreting a chart. And this is the evolutionary stage of the soul.

The principle of evolutionary stages can best be understood by contemplating the likely fact that there are several other people in the world today who pretty much have the same or a very similar chart as yourself. Do all of these charts reflect the same unresolved desires and karmic dynamics of the past that are being brought forth into this life?

The answer is no. This is because, coming into this life all souls are vibrating at different levels of awareness, or levels of God realization. This is an observed fact. Most souls on this planet, roughly an observed 70 percent of the souls alive, have desires that are predominately linked with "me, mine, time and space." For example most people in America are mostly concerned with fitting in to the "herd." Their core happiness is contingent upon basic physical and social needs being met and fulfilled: like getting married, making enough money, doing the "right thing," being a good citizen. In this stage, evolution is marked by actualizing desires that are specifically linked to fitting in and actualizing the values according to whatever one's mainstream culture considers to be valuable. This stage can be called the consensus stage of evolution.

Then there is the individuated stage of evolution — this comprises roughly 20 percent or so of the human population. This stage of evolution is defined by differentiating and liberating oneself from the values, "should," judgments, rules, roles etc., of the consensus mainstream culture. Entering into this stage of evolution in the first place means that the soul has exhausted the desires linked to the previous stage. This is true with evolution through all stages. Evolution is always a process of exhausting old desires and then cultivating new desires linked to the new level of consciousness. This continues for many lifetimes until the only desire remaining is the desire to reunite with the Source, to look entirely within and find one's true self.

Last, there is the spiritual stage of evolution. This stage is characterized by souls whose desires are strongly linked with returning to Source. In the spiritual stage of evolution the soul is seeking to align its own individuality with the underlying Truth of existence. There is a gradual disillusionment, humility and a growing sincere desire to align with the transcendent universal truth of creation, to be in service on behalf of that universal Truth.

Each of these stages themselves have various subdivisions. This article will not address that. All that is important to recognize is that the natal chart itself has no context without being applied to the accurate evolutionary stage of the soul. Over many lifetimes, all souls evolve from one stage to the next — desire being the determinant that makes that happen in the first place. There are no skipping steps through these stages.

For example, Mitt Romney is not going to wake up tomorrow and cultivate a sincere desire for enlightenment. He first has to work through the karma that has been created as a result of his previous desires. If he chooses to do this evolutionary work, then he would begin to cultivate the natural guilt that all souls experience when they have previously acted out of self interest. After that guilt has been initially realized, the next step would be for him to determine himself to practice making new choices that would serve his own evolution. The evolution of the soul is integrated through the emotional body: Pluto via the lunar nodes. It's a slow process, and it starts right now — with whatever dynamics are present for us at this moment.

Observing the soul's stage of evolution is a matter of observation. It is not in the chart. The dynamics in the chart need to be appropriately applied to the observed level of evolution of the soul.

This article has provided the basic template for understanding the paradigm of Evolutionary Astrology as taught by Jeffrey Wolf Green. It has specifically addressed the meaning of desire and how desire translates to the life that the soul creates in each life. It has addressed the core paradigm for approaching a natal chart from an evolutionary, soul focused point of view. The principles discussed in this article are a starting point for basic EA interpretation.

To learn more about Evolutionary Astrology and to read more about these principles, including an in depth explanation of the evolutionary stages of the soul, visit www.schoolofevolutionaryastrology.com. Jeffrey Wolf Green's classic book Pluto, the Evolutionary Journey of the Soul is the main book to study for learning and applying the EA paradigm.

My ebook, which was written specifically for beginners to EA and astrology, also addresses all of these principles. That, along with other EA learning resources can be found on my website: www.arimoshe.com

Photograph of Pluto courytesy of NASA.

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Research indicates that ayahuasca mimics mechanisms of currently accepted treatments for PTSD. In order to understand the implications of ayahuasca treatment, we need to understand how PTSD develops.

 

Brainwaves on Ayahuasca: A Waking Dream State
In a study researchers shared discoveries showing ingredients found in Ayahuasca impact the brainwaves causing a “waking dream” state.

 

Cannabis and Ayahuasca: Mixing Entheogenic Plants
Cannabis and Ayahuasca: most people believe they shouldn’t be mixed. Read this personal experience peppered with thoughts from a pro cannabis Peruvian Shaman.

 

Ayahuasca Retreat 101: Everything You Need to Know to Brave the Brew
Ayahuasca has been known to be a powerful medicinal substance for millennia. However, until recently, it was only found in the jungle. Word of its deeply healing and cleansing properties has begun to spread across the world as many modern, Western individuals are seeking spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical well-being. More ayahuasca retreat centers are emerging in the Amazon and worldwide to meet the demand.

 

Ayahuasca Helps with Grief
A new study published in psychopharmacology found that ayahuasca helped those suffering from the loss of a loved one up to a year after treatment.

 

Ayahuasca Benefits: Clinical Improvements for Six Months
Ayahuasca benefits can last six months according to studies. Read here to learn about the clinical improvements from drinking the brew.

 

Ayahuasca Culture: Indigenous, Western, And The Future
Ayahuasca has been use for generations in the Amazon. With the rise of retreats and the brew leaving the rainforest how is ayahuasca culture changing?

 

Ayahuasca Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety
The Amazonian brew, Ayahuasca has a long history and wide use. Read our guide to learn all about the tea from its beginnings up to modern-day interest.

 

Ayahuasca and the Godhead: An Interview with Wahid Azal of the Fatimiya Sufi Order
Wahid Azal, a Sufi mystic of The Fatimiya Sufi Order and an Islamic scholar, talks about entheogens, Sufism, mythology, and metaphysics.

 

Ayahuasca and the Feminine: Women’s Roles, Healing, Retreats, and More
Ayahuasca is lovingly called “grandmother” or “mother” by many. Just how feminine is the brew? Read to learn all about women and ayahuasca.

What Is the Standard of Care for Ketamine Treatments?
Ketamine therapy is on the rise in light of its powerful results for treatment-resistant depression. But, what is the current standard of care for ketamine? Read to find out.

What Is Dissociation and How Does Ketamine Create It?
Dissociation can take on multiple forms. So, what is dissociation like and how does ketamine create it? Read to find out.

Having Sex on Ketamine: Getting Physical on a Dissociative
Curious about what it could feel like to have sex on a dissociate? Find out all the answers in our guide to sex on ketamine.

Special K: The Party Drug
Special K refers to Ketamine when used recreationally. Learn the trends as well as safety information around this substance.

Kitty Flipping: When Ketamine and Molly Meet
What is it, what does it feel like, and how long does it last? Read to explore the mechanics of kitty flipping.

Ketamine vs. Esketamine: 3 Important Differences Explained
Ketamine and esketamine are used to treat depression. But what’s the difference between them? Read to learn which one is right for you: ketamine vs. esketamine.

Guide to Ketamine Treatments: Understanding the New Approach
Ketamine is becoming more popular as more people are seeing its benefits. Is ketamine a fit? Read our guide for all you need to know about ketamine treatments.

Ketamine Treatment for Eating Disorders
Ketamine is becoming a promising treatment for various mental health conditions. Read to learn how individuals can use ketamine treatment for eating disorders.

Ketamine Resources, Studies, and Trusted Information
Curious to learn more about ketamine? This guide includes comprehensive ketamine resources containing books, studies and more.

Ketamine Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety
Our ultimate guide to ketamine has everything you need to know about this “dissociative anesthetic” and how it is being studied for depression treatment.

Ketamine for Depression: A Mental Health Breakthrough
While antidepressants work for some, many others find no relief. Read to learn about the therapeutic uses of ketamine for depression.

Ketamine for Addiction: Treatments Offering Hope
New treatments are offering hope to individuals suffering from addiction diseases. Read to learn how ketamine for addiction is providing breakthrough results.

Microdosing Ketamine & Common Dosages Explained
Microdosing, though imperceivable, is showing to have many health benefits–here is everything you want to know about microdosing ketamine.

How to Ease a Ketamine Comedown
Knowing what to expect when you come down from ketamine can help integrate the experience to gain as much value as possible.

How to Store Ketamine: Best Practices
Learn the best ways how to store ketamine, including the proper temperature and conditions to maximize how long ketamine lasts when stored.

How To Buy Ketamine: Is There Legal Ketamine Online?
Learn exactly where it’s legal to buy ketamine, and if it’s possible to purchase legal ketamine on the internet.

How Long Does Ketamine Stay in Your System?
How long does ketamine stay in your system? Are there lasting effects on your body? Read to discover the answers!

How Ketamine is Made: Everything You Need to Know
Ever wonder how to make Ketamine? Read our guide to learn everything you need to know about the procedures of how Ketamine is made.

Colorado on Ketamine: First Responders Waiver Programs
Fallout continues after Elijah McClain. Despite opposing recommendations from some city council, Colorado State Health panel recommends the continued use of ketamine by medics for those demonstrating “excited delirium” or “extreme agitation”.

Types of Ketamine: Learn the Differences & Uses for Each
Learn about the different types of ketamine and what they are used for—and what type might be right for you. Read now to find out!

Kitty Flipping: When Ketamine and Molly Meet
What is it, what does it feel like, and how long does it last? Read to explore the mechanics of kitty flipping.

MDMA & Ecstasy Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety
Our ultimate guide to MDMA has everything you want to know about Ecstasy from how it was developed in 1912 to why it’s being studied today.

How To Get the Most out of Taking MDMA as a Couple
Taking MDMA as a couple can lead to exciting experiences. Read here to learn how to get the most of of this love drug in your relationship.

Common MDMA Dosage & Microdosing Explained
Microdosing, though imperceivable, is showing to have many health benefits–here is everything you want to know about microdosing MDMA.

Having Sex on MDMA: What You Need to Know
MDMA is known as the love drug… Read our guide to learn all about sex on MDMA and why it is beginning to makes its way into couple’s therapy.

How MDMA is Made: Common Procedures Explained
Ever wonder how to make MDMA? Read our guide to learn everything you need to know about the procedures of how MDMA is made.

Hippie Flipping: When Shrooms and Molly Meet
What is it, what does it feel like, and how long does it last? Explore the mechanics of hippie flipping and how to safely experiment.

How Cocaine is Made: Common Procedures Explained
Ever wonder how to make cocaine? Read our guide to learn everything you need to know about the procedures of how cocaine is made.

A Christmas Sweater with Santa and Cocaine
This week, Walmart came under fire for a “Let it Snow” Christmas sweater depicting Santa with lines of cocaine. Columbia is not merry about it.

Ultimate Cocaine Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety
This guide covers what you need to know about Cocaine, including common effects and uses, legality, safety precautions and top trends today.

NEWS: An FDA-Approved Cocaine Nasal Spray
The FDA approved a cocaine nasal spray called Numbrino, which has raised suspicions that the pharmaceutical company, Lannett Company Inc., paid off the FDA..

The Ultimate Guide to Cannabis Bioavailability
What is bioavailability and how can it affect the overall efficacy of a psychedelic substance? Read to learn more.

Cannabis Research Explains Sociability Behaviors
New research by Dr. Giovanni Marsicano shows social behavioral changes occur as a result of less energy available to the neurons. Read here to learn more.

The Cannabis Shaman
If recreational and medical use of marijuana is becoming accepted, can the spiritual use as well? Experiential journalist Rak Razam interviews Hamilton Souther, founder of the 420 Cannabis Shamanism movement…

Cannabis Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety
Our ultimate guide to Cannabis has everything you want to know about this popular substances that has psychedelic properties.

Cannabis and Ayahuasca: Mixing Entheogenic Plants
Cannabis and Ayahuasca: most people believe they shouldn’t be mixed. Read this personal experience peppered with thoughts from a procannabis Peruvian Shaman.

CBD-Rich Cannabis Versus Single-Molecule CBD
A ground-breaking study has documented the superior therapeutic properties of whole plant Cannabis extract as compared to synthetic cannabidiol (CBD), challenging the medical-industrial complex’s notion that “crude” botanical preparations are less effective than single-molecule compounds.

Cannabis Has Always Been a Medicine
Modern science has already confirmed the efficacy of cannabis for most uses described in the ancient medical texts, but prohibitionists still claim that medical cannabis is “just a ruse.”

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