There are 6 axis in
Astrology. Each axis is concerned with a unique set of theme of life. The Signs
that are 180 degrees apart or opposite each other known as Signs in Polarity. The
opposite ends of the axis describe opposite ways of life. An axis may connect
two opposing houses e.g. First house and seventh house or second house and
eighth house are the axis may connect two opposing signs. Two Signs in
polarity such as these often combine to make a whole, it is like two opposite
friend's balancing each others weaknesses. Signs in polarity often feel a
strong pull to one another. They have the opposite quality, often uneasy with
one another, but those in polarity complement each other, even though tension sometimes
exists between them.
Let’s take a look at
each of these opposite, axis polarities in astrology.
Aries and Libra axis:
Self versus others axis, this is the axis of
relationship. This sign is about creating a balance between self and others. 1st
house orients towards self-awareness and 7th house orient towards awareness of
the other. This axis connecting the 1st and 7th houses, and is about learning
life’s lessons through interpersonal relationships. If 1st is dominant then we
learn most easily by observing the effects of our actions on others. If 7th
house is dominant, then we learn most easily by observing reactions of others,
and the things that they do. This is a subtle difference, since the interaction
keeps going back and forth. These two signs opposite sign represent the will
and willingness, give and take, self and other. Here we are learning to become
aware of the needs, realities and give to other people. The lesson being
learned in this axis is to balance the relationship.
Taurus and Scorpio axis:
Security versus
insecurity axis, it is the axis of dealing with underlying fears. This sign is
about creating a balance between insecurity by securing the life by having some
possession or value in life. We all have some fears in life, and all the
security we do in life depends on these fears. This axis is about the 2nd and
8th house. 2nd house is about possessions and keeping safe, it is the house of
comfort zone. This is probably one of the most difficult axis to work
with because it takes painful hard work to get out of fears of life. Second house
seeks for peace by securing oneself at the expense of change and Scorpio yearns
for change at the expense of peace. This axis seeks a balance of energy flow
between the two axis by aligning oneself with processes of transformation (8th
house), not allowing to push and making oneself secure. Here we are learning to
become aware of volatility of life. The lesson being learned in this axis is to
balance the insecurity with the security.
Gemini and Sagittarius axis:
Logic versus Wisdom,
this is the axis of logic and intelligence and integrate with insight of
enculturation and vision. 3rd house is about to gather information and
disseminate and focus on the intricate details of the component parts, while
9th house is about wisdom, vision and knowledge about abstract thinking (which
you believe in something without any facts and proof). This axis is about to
align the polarity with the intelligence, thought, facts, information and
integrate with perception of philosophy and new horizons. 3rd and 9th house is
about developing effective communication. When considering personal questions
about communicating with others, we need to reference both the 3rd and 9th
house axis. In 3rd house we are gathering thoughts, ideas, information, and
putting the pieces together, and in 9th house we need to do something with the
pieces gathered and building something and making a positive change in our life
and in the world.
Cancer versus Capricorn axis:
Inner peace versus
outer action, this is the axis of finding balance between inner peace while
fulfilling duties. This polarity represents a distinct contrast of needs for
peaceful inside while doing duty without mental disturbance. 10th house
represents strength and capability for fulfilling responsibility. 4th house
represent inner peace, nurturing, emotional bonding, security and a deep
sensitivity to be peaceful inside. 4th house is the house of moksha. It is the
house of moksha from ego or self. In Mahabharata Arjuna the great warrior was
finding difficulty with killing his own kith and kin in a war, due to that he
was not peaceful inside. Lord Krishna says to him, you just do your duty and
don’t attach with them. The meaning of this conservation between Arjuna and Krishna
is related with 4th and 10th house axis. We incarnate in this world for
fulfilling our duty ( 10th house) and still not disturbed by them and peaceful
inside ( 4th house), so that we can get moksha ( liberation). If you can
understand this concept, then it is for you to do mediation.
Leo versus Aquarius axis:
Individual power versus
social power, this is the axis of finding balance between individuality
creativity and group’s creativity. 5th house about power means leadership and
using power to accomplish something for self. The 11th house is about equality,
ideal is that each individual has an inborn capacity to ascend to a level of
consciousness. Here the polarity of balance between the self-orientation of
personal creative expression to the collective orientation of universal ideals.
5th house wants distinction, and 11th house demands collective consciousness of
the group. In this axis issues of self-importance need to balance with actions
directed towards the greater whole. For this reason, there can be no human
interaction devoid of compassion. The expression on the outside may take the
form of a new solution dealing with a social or world issue. The 11th house is
about joining in and participating in an already ongoing creative process. The
lesson being learned in this axis is to balance between the groups creative
action is greater than any single individual’s contribution.
Virgo versus Pisces Axis:
Service to the self-versus
and service to the universe, this is the axis of finding balance between
criticism and acceptance someone without criticism. 6th house is about
criticism, perfection, organization and putting things place. This is the
polarity between order and chaos. 12th house is also about centered in the
invisible world, the psychic and the spiritual realm. The 6th house is
about conscious who live in daily routines, compares, contrasts and dealing
with daily activities. 12th house is about conscious who believe in unknown e.g.
prayer, meditation and let go, merges and dissolves with universe when things
not working out. This is the axis of creating balance between protecting
ourselves against being emotionally drained by other people’s needs, and still
be present with them or when we drained out by criticism and perfection of life
we need to calm down our mind with prayers and meditation.
In axis the pull may be
strong in both directions, but this is the way of universe to act keep balance
in life.
