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A symbol of intelligences on the buddhic and higher mental planes, which assist evolution and are related to the higher emotions and thoughts.

"There are certain mediary divine powers, between Ether above and earth beneath, situate in that mid-space of air, by whom our desires and deserts reach the Gods. These the Greeks call dæmons, carriers between human and heavenly, hence of prayers, thence of gifts; back and forth they fare, hence with petition, thence with sufficiency, interpreters and bringers of salvation." - APULEIUS, De Deo Socratis, 6, 132.

The "mid-space of air" signifies the higher mental plane which is in the middle between the higher and lower natures. By means of the higher mind, the "bridge of manas," communications pass from the higher nature to the lower, and from the lower to the higher. The aspirations of the soul always elicit a Divine response.

 

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ETHER
AIR
ANGELS
Barsom
DEVAS
HERMES
IRIS
ISIS
SPENTO
THOTH