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Wisdom of Foreknowledge - Colors of the Heavens

The old science of Astrology was known amongst the Hebrews as the Wisdom of Foreknowledge (HOK MAT HA NISSAYON), and with it was included Astronomy or Star Knowledge (HOK MAT HA HOZZAYON). It is spoken of as of heavenly origin having been communicated to man by the angels after he had lost Eden. It was written that:

  1. Kokabel communicated Astrology, Wisdom of the Stars.
  2. Rakiel or Barakel communicated Astronomy, Star Gazing.
  3. Shehakeel communicated The Wisdom of the Clouds.
  4. Arkiel communicated The Symbols of the Earth.
  5. Samsiel communicated The Symbols of the Sun.
  6. Scuriel or Sahriel communicated The Symbols of the Moon.

From the observed influences of the Sun and Moon the old scholars were enabled to classify the 7influence of these orbs in the various parts of the heavens and to formulate special rules, which extended observation rendered more convincing and complete. The simple consideration of the lunar phases brought grains of knowledge, which included the calculation of tidal action, eclipses, etc. The unity of the forces of Nature was then demonstrated in the actions and influences of the planets and stars, and the blending of such influences with their zodiacal positions and aspects. Universal unity was insisted on and the statements of the ancient scholars have not been discredited by the revelations of modern scientific discoveries. The Talmud calls the planets “moving stars” and sets down that Alexander of Macedon was pictured with a ball in his hand to symbolize the spherical shape of the Earth. The planets were indicated as follows:

Mercury the Planet of Mind is The Star
Venus the Planet of Beauty is Splendour
Mars the Planet of Contention is Ruddiness
Jupiter the Planet of Prosperity is Benevolence
Saturn the Planet of Restraint is The Star of Sabbath

Comets are represented as arrows of flame bearing messages to mankind.


The various colours ascribed to the planets are:

Sun Yellow, Golden, Orange
Moon White, Silvery, pale opalescent Green
Mercury Dove Grey
Venus Delicate Colour Tints, Shades of Green, pale Blue, etc.
Mars Red
Jupiter Purple
Saturn Black
Uranus Mixed Colours
Neptune Doubtful

 

The colours ascribed to the 12 Signs of the Zodiac and the planets associated with them are:

Aries White and Red Mixed Mars
Taurus White and Lemon Mixed Venus
Gemini White and Red Mixed Mercury
Cancer Green or Russet Moon
Leo Red and Green Sun
Virgo Black and Blue Mercury
Libra Dark Crimson Venus
Scorpio Dark Brown Mars
Sagittarius Sanguine Green Jupiter
Capricorn Black Saturn
Aquarius Sky Blue Uranus
Pisces Glistening White Neptune

 

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