EPISODE 334; THE RUPTURING! KNOWLEDGEABLE HOUSE OF THE WHITE LIGER! UNSEALING THE LIMITERS OF THE ETERNAL TITAN TEMPUS ROMA! THE SECOND BARRIER! INTEGRATING THE ZODIAC SYSTEMS INTO THE ETERNAL TITAN TEMPUS ROMA! THE CELESTIAL SKILL TREE PART IX: THE HALLS OF SCORPIO AND SAGITTARIUS! THE CYCLE OF THE SEASONS AND THE JOURNEY OF LIFE!
Tempus Roma took Mitsuki(Selene), Arlene(Undine) and Helios a little deeper into the Halls Of Scorpio and Sagittarius. In this part of the Hall, Mitsuki saw the Projection Of The Sun, Earth, Moon and the Twelve Constellations as she had seen in the outer Celestial Hall.
"Here, you will learn of the Significance Of The Cycle Of The Seasons in parallelism with the Journey Of Life" Tempus Roma explained as she stretched her hand towards the Projection.
The Sun, Earth and Moon cycled to the Eastern Constellations Of Aries, Taurus and Gemini. As they did so, it appeared in Mitsuki's eyes as though the Earth had been magnified. She saw the Icy Chill Of Winter begin to thaw and the Ice seeping into the Ground as Water. She witnessed the Warmth accelerate the decay of dead organic matter in the Soil and saw as the decaying organic matter nourished the Soil leading to the gradual sprouting of New Growth. The nourishing Soil also facilitated the Revival Of Plant Life that had become dormant during the Winter. As the Warmth gradually returned, hibernating Wildlife arose from their slumber.
"The East as you learnt earlier in the outer Celestial Hall and in the Elemental Hall Of Light signals the Vernal Equinox, the Spring, symbolic of the Wind and Birth. It is the Season Of Spirit when New Life is breathed into the Earth and as you know, it strategically symbolizes the Ranger Class Of Warriors" Tempus Roma explained and pointed to the Projection.
The Sun, Earth and Moon cycled to the Southern Constellations Of Cancer, Leo and Virgo. Mitsuki's magnified vision of the Earth showed the Plants that had sprouted or revived in the Spring fully ready for Harvest as they had completed their Fruiting Process. Animal Wildlife were also actively engaged in Hunts. The Relationship of Wildlife during this Season was mainly expressed through Metabolism.
"The South as you know is symbolic of Fire and is the Season Of Energy, also commonly known as the Summer Solstice or the Summer to put it simply where the Days are typically longer than the Nights. The Relationship of Wildlife as you have seen are mainly expressed during this Season through Metabolism. It is the Season where Energy Exchange amongst Wildlife is typically at its highest thus it is also the most opportune Season for Trade amongst Humans. The Generation and Circulation Of Energy is highest in the Summer. The Summer as you saw in the Outer Celestial Hall also signifies the Military Class Of 'Attackers' and 'Defenders'. It is the Season where Attackers typically probe the Defenses Of Their Opponents either in Trade, Diplomatic Warfare or Military Tactics in order to exploit vulnerabilities that may benefit their affiliates. Defenders fully aware of this scheme are also typically most active during this Season to safeguard their Systems from exploitation during this Season. The Major reason for this risk is that the High Rate Of Trade during this Season also raises the likelihood of procuring compromised goods thus the Venomous Supply Chain is also typically most active during the Summer" Tempus Roma explained.
The Sun, Earth and Moon next cycled to the Western Constellations Of Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius. Mitsuki's magnified vision showed her the Advent Of The Cold. The Plants were beginning to dry up and shed their leaves and Energy Resources were becoming scarce. As a result, the Wildlife began to stock up on Energy Reserves and Food Supplies. Those that were to hibernate during the Winter began to eat heavily in order to build up their Body Mass.
"This is the Season Of The Autumnal Equinox, the Season Of 'Fortification' and 'Shedding', the Season Of Earth. Symbolically, it is the Season of 'abandoning excess for the Essential', the Season Of 'Maturity or Old Age'. This is the Season Of 'Energy Scarcity' and thus the Season where Energy must be reserved only for what is Essential. It is also the 'Season Of Fortification', the 'Building Up of One's Physical and Spiritual Fortitude' in anticipation of the 'Final Phase Of Life's Journey'. The Autumn also represents the Warrior Class Of 'Mages'. Those who through 'Wisdom and Experience' have learnt to 'align' with the 'Natural Energies Of The Cosmos' and the 'Supernatural Energies Of The Spirit' and are capable of 'manifesting the Supernatural within the Natural' through 'Faith'" Tempus Roma explained.
The Sun, Earth and Moon finally cycled to the North. There was an eerie stillness in the Natural World. The Birds had all flown away, the activity of Wildlife had all but ceased and the Earth was covered in Snow and Ice. It was as though in the Wild, everything had gone to sleep. The silence was almost deathly.
"This is the Season Of The Winter Solstice with longer Nights than Days. The Season Of Water expressed more through its Vice than its Virtue, the Season Of Death where the Energy and Vitality Of Life are silenced. It is the Season Of A Stasis expressed through Decay however, it is also the most opportune Season for Healers, those who act to breathe life into places Death tries to take hold. It is thus not completely a Season Of Despair but one of looking forward to New Life, the New Life that will arrive in the Spring" Tempus Roma explained.
Mitsuki observed closely.
"Having said all that, the manifestation of the Second Person Of The Divine Trinity, Jesus Christ, the Son Of God within the Material Realm reversed the Roles Of The Winter and Spring with Jesus being born in the Winter and Dying in the Spring to resurrect Three Days Later, then Ascending into Heaven and sending forth the Holy Spirit to renew the face of the Earth hence the First literally becomes Last and the last First, the Alpha becoming the Omega and the Omega becoming the Alpha. It could be said that Jesus was born in the 'Cardinal Season Of The North' representing 'Healers' and died in the 'Cardinal Season Of The East' representing 'Rangers'. Conversely, it can also be said that Jesus was born in the 'Season Of Death', the Winter, and died in the 'Season Of Life', the Spring. His Death ironically occurred through the 'Union Of Two Cardinal Directions' namely the 'Jewish East' and the 'Roman West', the 'Parable Of The Dragon meeting the Tiger' to put it proverbially hence it occurred through the 'Meeting Of A Ranger and Mage' if one were to associate the Cardinal Directions with their Military Significance; the Ranger symbolizing the Rulers and Military Authorities and the Mage symbolizing the Priestly Class. This can also be connoted by the location of his Crucifixion namely 'Golgotha' or 'Calvary' which means 'Place Of The Skull' in Aramaic and Latin respectively. Scientifically, this Parable Of The Meeting Between The Dragon And Tiger points to the 'Elemental Principle Of Amplification And Nullification' with the 'Alliance Of The Two resulting in the Death Of God'" Tempus Roma explained.