Quaoar and the Lunar Nodes of the Dragon

Quaoar has special power in relation to the Lunar Nodes. This should come as no surprise having in mind the connection that we have established between Quaoar and the Moon. But this can also be seen in the way that the divided Serpent, held by Ophiuchus, can be related to the Lunar Nodes. As mentioned before, the Serpent was once identified with Tiamat, the Sea Monster, whom eventually was struck by Marduk (Jupiter). This Sea Monster is of course just another image of the mythical Dragon. The point here, is that the two Lunar Nodes are different in nature and that one is known as the Head of the Dragon (Moon's North Node), and the other is known as the Tail of the Dragon (Moon's South Node).

In Indian astrology these nodes are very prominent and are named Rahu (Moon's North Node) and Ketu (Moon's South Node) and are thought of as 'shadowy planets'. So, the suggestion that Quaoar have special power in relation to the Lunar Nodes, relates to the fact that Ophiuchus is then symbolically handling the powers of the Dragon and wrestling from it its secrets or treasures. Because the Nodes are related to Tiamat, and Tiamat also represent Chaos from which all other things come, then we see how Quaoar has a special function in relation to the Nodes in that it has the power to order what is in a state of chaos. It can also be said that Quaoar and Ophiuchus represent the present, while Rahu represent the future, and Ketu the past. It is therefore again bridging the situation, this time in terms of the flow of time in manifestation. It adapts the present situation based upon the past tendencies and karma, and future potentials. It therefore represent decisive corrections or regulations in the present. The objective thing which you and I can see and touch and handle in the now.

Quaoar and the Mother - Virgo and Ceres

Orion in his boasting nature swore to kill all the animals of the earth, something which the earth goddess Ceres did not approve of. Ceres saw to it that Orion was stung by the scorpion and died. However Asclepius saved him and restored him back to life. Ceres taking offense, then constanly sent serpents to harrass the offender, eventually arranging for his death, while she also put him in the stars after his death.

What does all this mean? What astrologically does a combination of influences from Ceres, Asclepius, Orion and Quaoar mean? For example when considering the combination of Ceres and Quaoar in a chart, I think an important lesson being taught is one about harmlessness. Harmlessness is not negative but perfect poise, a completed point of view and divine understanding. It serves to facilitate the development of a collective conscious caring world wide mind.

Also when considering the combination of Ceres and Quaoar in a chart we have to consider that Ceres guards the secrets and sends the snakes...testing the man to see if he is ready for the secrets she carries and guards. Therefore there may be an urge to discover the keys and solutions to Nature's mysteries through advanced scientific research and experimentation. Only "when man becomes radio-active and can work and think in group terms, will it be safe or wise for him to utilise the power latent in the atom. Everything in nature is beautifully co-ordinated, and nothing can be discovered or utilised before the right time. Only as man becomes unselfish will this tremendous power be permitted to pass into his hands."

This combination is also related to the Seventh ray energy, which is "the energy needed to bring order out of chaos and rhythm to replace disorder. It is this energy which will bring in the new world order for which all men wait; it will restore the ancient landmarks, indicate the new institutions and forms of civilisation and culture which human progress demands, and nurture the new life and the new states of consciousness which advanced humanity will increasingly register. Nothing can arrest this activity; all that is happening today as men search for the new ways, for organised unity and peaceful security, is being implemented through the incoming Ray of Order or Ceremonial Magic."

There can be found an innate drive to bring order out of chaos. Having in mind that Ceres is personifying the asteroid belt and the Mother or Dragon energy, there can also be an ability to handle complexity and multitude, while striving for simplicity and wholeness. Also to "nurture and conceal," thus protecting from trouble the germ or seed of a new idea, culture or civilisation. Certainly, there can be a definite healing capacity. It can be worthwhile to mention the sign Virgo, as this is "one of the most significant in the zodiac for its symbology concerns the whole goal of the evolutionary process which is to shield, nurture and finally reveal the hidden spiritual reality. This every form veils, but the human form is equipped and fitted to manifest it in a manner different to any other expression of divinity and so make tangible and objective that for which the whole creative process was intended. Gemini and Virgo are closely related but Gemini presents the pairs of opposites—soul and body—as two separate entities whereas in Virgo, they are blended and of great and supreme importance to each other; the mother protects the germ of the Christ life; matter guards, cherishes and nurtures the hidden soul."

So, there can be a development of the sense of negotiation, because of an understanding of both spirit and matter, and the achievement of the best possible manifestation possible at any time, based upon the present state of the vehicle or mechanism (matter) and the idea or purpose (spirit aspect) whose time has come.

Also, there may come an understanding that "the laws of nature, the free will of humanity itself and the inevitability of karma combine to prevent an intervention in just these terms. This does not mean that some form of intervention may not be possible but it must conform to law; it must not interfere with humanity's right to handle its own affairs, and it must be timed in such a way that the best and maximum results can be attained."

There may be a need or a tendency to control the productive principle and bring it in line with higher purpose. I am reminded of this passage relating to the 5th Ray: "Destroy that which thou hast built and build anew. But only build when thou has climbed the upward way, traversed the gallery of tribulation and entered into light within the chamber of the king. Build from the heights, and thus shew forth the value of the depths."

By NN © 2002

Sources

1. Patterns in the Sky, Julius D. W. Staal

2. CD-ROM: Twenty-four books on Esoteric Philosophy, Alice A. Bailey