The appearance of elemental essence is one of constant change and fascinating transformation. As part of our ongoing series exploring elemental essence, this third installment takes a closer look at how these mysterious astral energies react to external influences and human thoughts. Drawing insights from Arthur Powell’s The Astral Body, we reveal the dynamic, fleeting nature of elemental essence and its astonishing sensitivity.
What Defines the Appearance of Elemental Essence?
Unlike solid physical forms, the appearance of elemental essence is ever-changing and influenced by even the slightest external impact. When undisturbed, which is rare, elemental essence lacks a fixed shape. However, the moment a disturbance arises, it transforms into an agitated, chaotic flurry of shapes.
These shapes:
- Form and vanish as quickly as bubbles in boiling water.
- Often resemble living creatures, including humans, though distorted and fleeting.
- Are akin to waves in water, raised and dispersed by sudden gusts of thought energy.
Elemental Essence and Thought Reflections
The appearance of elemental essence are possibly reflections of the oceans of astral light. It reflects thought streams, mirroring the characteristics of the thinker’s emotions or intentions. Unfortunately, these reflections are often disfigured or unsettling.
How Elemental Essence Reacts to Thoughts
This fascinating essence is highly responsive to human thought. With astonishing speed, it reacts to even fleeting, unconscious wishes or intentions. Once impacted by a thought, it temporarily becomes a “living” elemental force. However, this existence is short-lived. When the thought impulse dissipates, the elemental reverts to its original state as a floating mass of essence.
The Role of Involuntary Thoughts
Most people are unaware of how often their involuntary thoughts activate elemental essence. This astral sensitivity underscores the importance of mindful thinking, as even unintended thoughts can have an energetic impact on the astral plane.
Conclusion
The appearance of elemental essence is a testament to the dynamic, interconnected nature of energy and thought in the astral realm. Its fleeting forms and sensitivity remind us of the power of our minds. Stay tuned for the next part of this series to explore more about this intriguing topic.
The evolutionary path of elemental essence offers a fascinating glimpse into the journey of spirit as it descends into matter. This second installment in our blog series on elemental essence delves deeper into its connection to the astral body (read first part here). By understanding this process, as detailed in Arthur Powell’s The Astral Body, we can better appreciate why at initial stages of evolution, it takes a greater effort and struggle to grow spiritually.
What is the Evolutionary Path of Elemental Essence?
Elemental essence comprises matter from six lower levels of the astral plane and is brought to life by the Second Outpouring from the Second Person of the Trinity.
When astral matter is at its highest, atomic level and becomes vitalized, it’s referred to as Monadic Essence. This descent of spirit into matter, also called the “outpouring,” reflects a divine journey.
For elemental essence, evolution is about descending into matter, driven by its motive to absorb coarser vibrations. This journey signifies a connection to physical existence, with the ultimate goal of becoming a mineral monad.
The Downward pushing Nature of Elemental Essence
Elemental essence lacks intuition, foresight, or reasoning. Its evolution is instinctual, as it cleverly pursues its desires and adapts to its environment to achieve progress. This purposeful descent showcases its ingenuity, even in the absence of conscious planning.
This downward pushing nature of elemental essence thus represents a challenge for spiritual aspirants in their initial days of their spiritual quest.
Conclusion
The understanding of the evolutionary path of elemental essence plays a crucial role in comprehending the astral body and the challenges faced by the soul in its journey towards divine union. Stay tuned for the next part of our series as we continue to unravel the mysteries of elemental essence.
Understanding the elemental essence is crucial for a deeper understanding of the astral body.
This blog series, drawn from Arthur Powell’s The Astral Body, unpacks the concept of elemental essence. In this first installment, we explore its origins, evolution, and significance within the astral plane. Whether you’re a student of metaphysics or simply curious, this guide will shed light on this fascinating subject.
What is Elemental Essence?
The term elemental essence is often used in various contexts, but here, it specifically refers to the monadic essence during a particular stage of its existence. Essentially, it’s the divine force or spirit as it merges with matter.
Contrary to popular belief, elemental essence evolves along a downward curve of the arc. Instead of ascending to higher planes, it descends further into matter. Its ultimate goal is to completely intertwine with matter.
The Astral Journey of Elemental Essence
This astral essence is a blend of divine outpouring that:
- Previously surrounded itself with atomic-level mental matter.
- And then directly entered the astral world, enveloping itself in astral matter.
On its journey through the astral plane, the elemental essence undergoes 2,401 transformations. It gathers a variety of sub-plane matter, although these combinations are temporary. This elemental essence is a key constituent of the astral plane.
The Visual Nature of Elemental Essence
Imagine masses of swirling colors, reminiscent of mother-of-pearl, constantly forming and disappearing. These movements reflect the elemental essence’s dynamic nature. It appears in countless varieties on every astral sub-plane.
Conclusion
This is just the beginning of our journey into understanding elemental essence in the astral body. In the next part, “The Evolutionary Path of the Elemental Essence,” we’ll explore its stages of evolution. Stay tuned to uncover more about the fascinating mechanisms at play in the astral plane.
