Transformation of the Mind - Lovers

[Jade]

The concept of the pull towards mental polarity may well be examined in the light of what the student has already accreted concerning the nature of the conscious, exemplified by the male, and the unconscious, exemplified by the female. Indeed, both the prostituted and the virginal of deep mind invite and await the reaching. (100.6)

What do you think is the prostituted and the virginal deep mind or the two principles governing the use of the deep mind?

The High Priestess has two pillars, one light, one dark. Ra says this symbolizes the "careful design" of using polarity to progress through third density. The prostituted and the virginal are evocative to make you think about the two dichotomies with how we can treat ourselves/creation: Either like an object to be used to gain whatever pleasures and whims we desire, or something pure to NOT use, (virginal), and await the proper time, to "court" this part of the deep mind/creation, until pleasure is given to us to receive instead of taken by force. Ra says this is an attitude towards the deep mind (resources of self) and also the resources of the other self. So this can be applied to the mind and body. Ra also says, "Things come not to those positively oriented but through such beings". (55.7)

I think a very important point is made in that both minds "invite and await the reaching". Many people believe if they just go with their guts, follow their instincts, chase their whims, that this is spirituality. But spirituality is actually discerning which mind is inviting and awaiting, and which mind you want to indulge. The more you choose one mind, the quieter the other mind gets - but never goes away entirely, while we are veiled in duality. This is why discernment, not just of outside choices, but of the self, is important to cultivate.

The archetype has pervaded our culture, usually used in a humorous way. It is the angel sitting on one's right shoulder and the devil/demon on the left, whispering into the ears of the actor. Often in depiction the demon's choice is totally justifiable, and the angel's choice seems foolish or naive, or glaringly idealistic.