"A person possessing psychic powers...." 73 p. 186
Key analytical technique used in biodynamic agriculture: reading crystal patterns formed in a salt solution in order to determine the presence or absence of formative or etheric forces.
According to Steiner,the part of the astral body that receives sensations from the surrounding world.
"(Anthroposophy) That developmental stage of human consciousness typified by the Egypto-Chaldean period. Chiefly,it represents man's growth in perceiving the earthly world through the physical senses." 80 p. 262 [Steiner said that the sentient soul is the first of our soul members; it forms feelings and concepts. It fully incarnates in modern humans at about age 28.]
"Kabalistic [sic: cabalistic] system,descriptive of ten variously named creative emanations from God,constituting the existence of the world." 73 p. 187
In Christian angelology: high angels associated with purity,light,and ardor. In Anthroposophy: gods nine levels above mankind. As the highest gods of the First Hierarchy,they are also known to Anthroposophists as Spirits of Love.
Central sermon delivered by Christ,reinterpreted by Steiner as containing references to such things as etheric and astral bodies.
Common symbol of evil; the devil.
The number of perfection,according to Steiner. It is the sum of three plus four,which Steiner said are the numbers of divinity revealing itself (three) and the cosmos or creation (four). More generally,in various esoteric traditions,seven is deemed a potent number. Ancient astrology recognizes seven planets,the Bible says the world was created in seven days,the seventh son of a seventh son reputedly has supernatural powers,there are seven deadly sins,there are seven heavens,etc.
"Pride; Jupiter; Covetousness,Saturn; Lust; Venus; Wrath,Mars; Gluttony,Mercury; Envy,Moon; Indolence,Sun." 80 p. 263
