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THE PLANET—JUPITER

References in The Secret Doctrine

1. "Jupiter ... is a deity who is the symbol and prototype of ... ritualistic worship. He is the priest, sacrificer, suppliant and the medium through which the prayers of mortals reach the Gods." (II. 49. Note [1st ed: 45 Note].)

2. Jupiter is regarded as the "throne of Brahma." (II. 829 [1st ed: 785].)

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3. "Jupiter is the personification of cyclic law." (II. 830 [1st ed: 786].)

4. "The sun used to be called the `eye of Jupiter.'" (III. 278.)

5. "Plato makes Jupiter the Logos, the Word of the sun." (III. 279.)

6. "The Mysteries ... were presided over by Jupiter and Saturn."

7. "Occultism makes Jupiter blue because he is the son of Saturn."

8. "The sign of the Messiah's coming is the conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter in the sign of Pisces." (III. 152.)

References in A Treatise on Cosmic Fire

9. "Venus, Jupiter and Saturn might be considered from the standpoint of the present time, as the vehicles of the three super or major principles. Mercury, the Earth and Mars are closely allied to these three but a hidden mystery lies here." (299.)

10. "Venus and Jupiter are closely connected with the Earth and form eventually an esoteric triangle." (370.)

11. "In the Jupiter scheme, the Sons of Mind are just beginning their work." (742.)