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cord, with the exception of the splenic chakram, which rises in or near the physical spleen. It is evident that the brain is the egoic centre, for the impulses from the ego do not enter the solar plexus, which is therefore in no way in direct relationship with it. The astral solar plexus does not rely upon egoic energy for its activity, but is vitalized by the life-forces of the astral plane. It works like an engine to which tile primary impulse has been given, and which continues to run as long as the supply of fuel is maintained. The fuel in this case is astral “prana”, which is pouring into the funnel of the chakram along its axis to the spinal cord, from whence it is distributed throughout the body. As evolution proceeds the direct influence of the emotional body upon the physical brain is diminished. Its funcion as all active vehicle decreases, and ultimately is changed to that of a link in the chain of consciousness, which connects the egoic and the physical man. The matter of the emotional body has an inherent motion of its own, so that the whole body is in continuous movement. Small waves and eddies pass through it; billowy undulations appear on the surface as the result of interior movements. These movements, which are quite distinct from the changes produced by the thought of the individual, render it very difficult to hold the emotional body perfectly still. From the outside its appearance resembles that of the surface of a pool, stirred continually by the movement of some large fish or reptile below the surface. When the consciousness of the observer is unified with that of the matter of the emotional body, the first impression is one of restriction, confinement, and a dim resentment against enforced discipline. When this discipline is continually applied, a state of consciousness remotely resembling boredom can be felt in the matter of the body. The consciousness of the matter is continually exerting energy to break down the limitations imposed by the human will, and to induce excitement, rapid movement, coarser vibrations, and a quality of abandonment in regard to action. When that desire is gratified a greater sense of entityship, of actual existence, of the reality of being, is gained by the collective elemental intelligence inhabiting the astral body. All this is an inherent instinct pervading the matter; it is not localized in any part, but is rather a general tendency as of one who is always trying to stretch himself in a place where he cannot stand upright. It is in no sense self-conscious,