Preface to The Astropoetic Series

• The Astropoetic Impulse
• Astrologic
• The Roots of Astrologic in Symbolic Astronomy
• The Roots of Astrologic in Qualitative Mathematics
• The Roots of Astro-Logic in Mythology
• The Flowering of Astrologic in Subjective Experience
• Astrologic and the Evolution of Consciousness

Introduction: The Astrologic of Consciousness

• Interpretation as an Exercise in Consciousness
• Astrology as a Language for Self-Inquiry
• The Birthchart as a Template for the Tracking of Consciousness
• The Yogic Model of Consciousness
• The Five Levels of Manifestation
• The Chakra System Revisited
• The Chakras Considered as a Circle of Circles
• A Word About the Psychic Correlates to the Chakra System
• The Chakras as a Model of Psychological Process
• The Astro-Chakra System

Part One: The Chakras

Chapter One: The First Chakra

• Annamaya Kosha
• Pranamaya Kosha
• Manomaya Kosha
• Vijnanamaya Kosha
• Anandamaya Kosha

Chapter Two: The Second Chakra

• Annamaya Kosha
• Pranamaya Kosha
• Manomaya Kosha
• Vijnanamaya Kosha
• Anandamaya Kosha

Chapter Three: The Third Chakra

• Annamaya Kosha
• Pranamaya Kosha
• Manomaya Kosha
• Vijnanamaya Kosha
• Anandamaya Kosha

Chapter Four: The Fourth Chakra

• Annamaya Kosha
• Pranamaya Kosha
• Manomaya Kosha
• Vijnanamaya Kosha
• Anandamaya Kosha

Chapter Five: The Fifth Chakra

• Annamaya Kosha
• Pranamaya Kosha
• Manomaya Kosha
• Vijnanamaya Kosha
• Anandamaya Kosha

Chapter Six: The Sixth Chakra

• Annamaya Kosha
• Pranamaya Kosha
• Manomaya Kosha
• Vijnanamaya Kosha
• Anandamaya Kosha

Chapter Seven: The Seventh Chakra

• Annamaya Kosha
• Pranamaya Kosha
• Manomaya Kosha
• Vijnanamaya Kosha
• Anandamaya Kosha

Chapter Eight: Interchakra Relationships

• Chakras Arranged By Directional Flow Between Spirit and Matter
• The Alpha and Omega
• The Chakras Divided by Polarity
• Cross-Polar Relationships
• Creativity
• Power
• Heart Chakra Combinations
• Other Combinations, Other Chakras

Part Two: The Astro-Chakra System

Chapter Nine: The Astrologic of the Five Koshas

• Chakra Charts and Sub-Charts
• The Astrologic of Elemental Dynamics
• Various Factors Indicating Elemental Emphasis
• The Astrologic of Annamaya Kosha
• The Astrologic of Pranamaya Kosha
• The Astrologic of Manomaya Kosha
• The Astrologic of Vijnanamaya Kosha
• The Astrologic of Anandamaya Kosha

Chapter Ten: Case Studies Illustrating the Astrologic of Koshas

• Annamaya Kosha
• Pranamaya Kosha
• Manomaya Kosha
• Vijnanamaya Kosha
• Annamaya Kosha

Chapter Eleven: The First Chakra Chart

• The Astro-logic of the First Chakra Chart
• Establishing the Parameters of a Chakra Chart
• The Astro-logic of Soul Space
• The Placement of First Chakra Planets in Astrological Space
• The First Chakra and Angular Planets
• Saturn’s Role in First Chakra Dynamics
• The Moon’s Role in First Chakra Dynamics
• Pluto’s Role in First Chakra Dynamics
• The First Chakra Chart

Chapter Twelve: A First Chakra Case Study

• Mary’s Unwounded Soul Essence
• The Primal Wounding
• The Seeds of Healing Within the Wound
• The Astrological Timing of the Wounding/Healing Process
• The Re-enactment of Mary’s First Chakra Wounding in Present Time
• Transforming the Wounded Moment Into an Opportunity for Healing

Chapter Thirteen: The Second Chakra Chart

• The Placement of Second Chakra Planets in Astrological Space
• The Second Chakra and the Succedent Houses
• Venus’ Role in Second Chakra Dynamics
• Saturn’s Role in Second Chakra Dynamics
• Neptune’s Role in Second Chakra Dynamics
• Pluto’s Role in Second Chakra Dynamics
• Mars’ Role in Second Chakra Dynamics
• The Second Chakra Chart

Chapter Fourteen: A Second Chakra Case Study

• Irene’s Unwounded Soul Essence, Part One: Mars
• Irene’s Unwounded Soul Essence, Part Two: Venus
• The Primal Wounding
• The Astrological Timing of the Wounding/Healing Process
• Bringing the Wounded Second Chakra Dance into Present Time
• Groping Through the Second Chakra Fog Toward Healing

Chapter Fifteen: The Third Chakra Chart

• The Placement of Third Chakra Planets in Astrological Space
• The Third Chakra and Angular Planets
• Mars’ Role in Third Chakra Dynamics
• The Sun’s Role in Third Chakra Dynamics
• Planets Contributing to Third Chakra Excess
• Planets Contributing to Third Chakra Deficiency
• The Third Chakra Chart

Chapter Sixteen: A Third Chakra Case Study

• A Word About the Kosha Implications of Third Chakra Dynamics
• My Unwounded Soul Essence
• My Primal Wounding
• The Astrological Timing of the Wounding/Healing Process
• A Word About Neptune’s Role in My Third Chakra Dilemma

Chapter Seventeen: The Fourth Chakra Chart

• The Placement of Fourth Chakra Planets in Astrological Space
• The Fourth Chakra and Succedent Planets
• The Sun’s Role in Fourth Chakra Dynamics
• The Moon and Bodhichitta
• The Moon and the Memory of Wounded Love
• The Moon as Shakti
• Venus’ Role in Fourth Chakra Dynamics
• Other Planetary Players on the Fourth Chakra Stage
• The Fourth Chakra Chart

Chapter Eighteen: A Fourth Chakra Case Study

• The Koshic Implications of Clinton’s Fourth Chakra Chart
• Clinton’s Unwounded Soul Essence
• Clinton’s Primal Wounding
• Uranus’ Role in Setting the Stage for Clinton’s Fourth Chakra Drama
• Clinton’s Fourth Chakra Drama As It Might Be Perceived Through an Astrological Lens

Chapter Nineteen: The Fifth Chakra Chart

• The Placement of Fifth Chakra Planets in Astrological Space
• The Fifth Chakra and Cadent Planets
• Mercury’s Role in Fifth Chakra Dynamics
• Uranus’ Role in Fifth Chakra Dynamics
• Jupiter’s Role in Fifth Chakra Dynamics
• Neptune’s Role in Fifth Chakra Dynamics
• Chiron’s Role in Fifth Chakra Dynamics
• The Fifth Chakra Chart

Chapter Twenty: A Fifth Chakra Case Study

• Campbell’s Unwounded Soul Essence
• Campbell’s Primal Wounding
• The Astrological Timing of Campbell’s Initiation Process
• Campbell’s Fifth Chakra Quest
• The Yin Half of Campbell’s Fifth Chakra Challenge
• The Yang Half of Campbell’s Fifth Chakra Challenge
• Back Into the Belly of the Whale
• Campbell’s Flirtation With the Anima
• A Fifth Chakra Alchemy of Two Planetary Agents

Chapter Twenty-One: The Sixth Chakra Chart

• The Placement of Sixth Chakra Planets in Astrological Space
• The Sixth Chakra and Cadent Planets
• The Moon’s Role in Sixth Chakra Dynamics
• Venus’ Role in Sixth Chakra Dynamics
• Pluto’s Role in Sixth Chakra Dynamics
• Neptune’s Role in Sixth Chakra Dynamics
• Jupiter’s Role in Sixth Chakra Dynamics, Aided by Uranus and Prometheus
• The Sixth Chakra Chart

Chapter Twenty-Two: A Sixth Chakra Case Study

• My Process in Choosing Susan For My Sixth Chakra Case Study
• The Astro-logic of Susan’s Complex Sixth Chakra Process
• The Interview

Chapter Twenty-Three: The Seventh Chakra Chart

• The Placement of Seventh Chakra Planets in Astrological Space
• The Soli-Lunar Dance and Seventh Chakra Dynamics
• The Full Moon and Seventh Chakra Awakening
• Uranus’ Role in Seventh Chakra Dynamics
• Uranus in Muktananda’s Chart
• Neptune’s Role in Seventh Chakra Dynamics
• Neptune in Muktananda’s Chart
• Pluto’s Role in Seventh Chakra Dynamics
• Pluto in Muktananda’s Chart

Part Three: The System Applied and Transcended

Chapter Twenty-Four: The System Applied

• Analysis of Kosha Distribution Among the Planets
• Analysis of Aspect Patterns Emphasizing Koshic Openings
• Analysis of Chakra Charts
• Angelou’s First Chakra Chart
• Angelou’s Second Chakra Chart
• Angelou’s Third Chakra Chart
• Angelou’s Fourth Chakra Chart
• Angelou’s Fifth Chakra Chart
• Angelou’s Sixth Chakra Chart
• Angelou’s Seventh Chakra Chart
• The Use of Chakra Analysis in Understanding the Natal Chart
• The Use of Chakra Analysis For Understanding Transits and Progressions
• The Use of Chakra Analysis to Explore Life Experiences

Chapter Twenty-Five: Beyond the System

• The Inherent Flexibility of Astro-Chakra Patterns
• Planetary Scales
• The Transpersonal Planets as Alchemical Agents
• Assessment of Planetary Levels Through Introspective Dialogue
• The Astro-Chakra System as One in a Series of Overlays

Appendices

Glossary

Chart Data

Table of Koshic Placements

Diagram of Chakra Patterns

Works Cited

Index

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