Aquarius
A man in a kneeling position resting an urn of water over his shoulder, its contents pouring in front and underneath him, symbolizes the archetype of Aquarius. Having perfected his understanding of the oneness of Mankind, the Water Bearer distributes from its urn the waters of consciousness.
Right Human Relations is the theme of this sign. The urge to serve and be all things to all people is very Aquarian. Universal love demonstrated through science, technology, education, and information is substantiated through group orientation and group consciousness.
It is the function of the Water Bearer to reform and augment through his discoveries and visions. This visionary archetype is depicted in various forms; revolutionaries, inventors, political reformers, occultists, and teachers of Humanity are some of the many. This archetype brings expansive energy of love and wisdom in service of Humanity.
The initial stage of this archetype is personality-centered. The Aquarian’s sense of personal self is not yet anchored enough to differentiate its relations, making communications and connections problematic. Cults and sects where the adopted “drink the kool-aid” mentality are how the Aquarian energy can get lost.
On the other hand, the egocentric Aquarian will indiscriminately use society for its benefit. In service to oneself, having others “drink the kool-aid.”
When the awakening of the soul orientation occurs, a humanitarian who patterns his life in service of society to benefit others evolve. Cause-oriented and directed, creative expression through freedom and equality of human life is the progressive urge. Networking with others to bring into consciousness a more important unifying principle of love through World Service.
Planetary and universal vision is the movement of expanded awareness in which the soul-centered Aquarian leads community and world to encompass the theme of Right Human Relations fully.