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	== World metamorphoses - reincarnation on a planetary scale ==		== World metamorphoses - reincarnation on a planetary scale ==

	The seven planetary stages of ~~World~~ evolution correspond to seven successive planetary embodiments that form our '''planetary chain'''. The principle of [[reincarnation]] is universal and applies not only to individuals but also to entire worlds. Three planetary embodiments are already in the past. [[Rudolf Steiner]] calls these ancient planets [[Old Saturn]], [[Old Sun]] and [[Old Moon]]. Then follows our present [[Earth]] as the fourth stage. Three more embodiments will follow in the future, the [[New Jupiter]], the [[New Venus]] and the so-called [[Vulcan]].		The seven planetary stages of world evolution correspond to seven successive planetary embodiments that form our '''planetary chain'''. The principle of [[reincarnation]] is universal and applies not only to individuals but also to entire worlds. Three planetary embodiments are already in the past. [[Rudolf Steiner]] calls these ancient planets [[Old Saturn]], [[Old Sun]] and [[Old Moon]]. Then follows our present [[Earth]] as the fourth stage. Three more embodiments will follow in the future, the [[New Jupiter]], the [[New Venus]] and the so-called [[Vulcan]].

	Between the planetary embodiments, the so-called [[Manvantara]]s, lie purely spiritual states called [[Pralaya]]s. The names of these [[Occult Planets]] are based on our present planets for certain inner reasons, but they must not be confused with them. Only a deeper occult contemplation reveals certain connections which justify the same naming for the Occult Planets and for certain present-day planets. Old Saturn, for instance, was so large that it reached to where today's Saturn moves in its orbit through celestial space. Rudolf Steiner describes these connections in more detail in his "[[GA 13\|Occult Science]]":		Between the planetary embodiments, the so-called [[Manvantara]]s, lie purely spiritual states called [[Pralaya]]s. The names of these [[Occult Planets]] are based on our present planets for certain inner reasons, but they must not be confused with them. Only a deeper occult contemplation reveals certain connections which justify the same naming for the Occult Planets and for certain present-day planets. Old Saturn, for instance, was so large that it reached to where today's Saturn moves in its orbit through celestial space. Rudolf Steiner describes these connections in more detail in his "[[GA 13\|Occult Science]]":

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	[[File:GA354 30.6.1924.jpg\|thumb\|450px\|The first 4 planetary world ~~evolutionary stages~~: [[Old Saturn]] - [[Old Sun]] - [[Old Moon]] - [[Earth]]; blackboard drawing from {{G\|354\|17}}.<ref>The colours are only for better illustration and have no deeper symbolic meaning.</ref>]]		[[File:GA354 30.6.1924.jpg\|thumb\|450px\|The first 4 planetary stages of world evolution: [[Old Saturn]] - [[Old Sun]] - [[Old Moon]] - [[Earth]]; blackboard drawing from {{G\|354\|17}}.<ref>The colours are only for better illustration and have no deeper symbolic meaning.</ref>]]

	The '''world evolution''' unfolds from the [[Anthroposophy\|anthroposophical]] and [[Theosophy\|theosophical]] viewpoint in '''seven planetary stages of world evolution'''. Each cosmic-planetary stage of evolution comprises a '''world age''' ({{Sanskrit\|कल्प}} [[Kalpa]]) and proceeds according to three fundamental principles, according to which the [[creation]] arising from the creative spiritual source is gradually condensed into material appearance - and then gradually spiritualises again. These three principles are called the [[Conditions of Consciousness]], the [[Conditions of Life]] and the [[Conditions of Form]].		The '''world evolution''' unfolds from the [[Anthroposophy\|anthroposophical]] and [[Theosophy\|theosophical]] viewpoint in '''seven planetary stages of world evolution'''. Each cosmic-planetary stage of evolution comprises a '''world age''' ({{Sanskrit\|कल्प}} [[Kalpa]]) and proceeds according to three fundamental principles, according to which the [[creation]] arising from the creative spiritual source is gradually condensed into material appearance - and then gradually spiritualises again. These three principles are called the [[Conditions of Consciousness]], the [[Conditions of Life]] and the [[Conditions of Form]].

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	[[File:GA354 30.6.1924.jpg\|thumb\|~~500px~~\|The first 4 planetary world evolutionary stages: [[Old Saturn]] - [[Old Sun]] - [[Old Moon]] - [[Earth]]; blackboard drawing from {{G\|354\|17}}.<ref>The colours are only for better illustration and have no deeper symbolic meaning.</ref>]]		[[File:GA354 30.6.1924.jpg\|thumb\|450px\|The first 4 planetary world evolutionary stages: [[Old Saturn]] - [[Old Sun]] - [[Old Moon]] - [[Earth]]; blackboard drawing from {{G\|354\|17}}.<ref>The colours are only for better illustration and have no deeper symbolic meaning.</ref>]]

	The '''world evolution''' unfolds from the [[Anthroposophy\|anthroposophical]] and [[Theosophy\|theosophical]] viewpoint in '''seven planetary stages of world evolution'''. Each cosmic-planetary stage of evolution comprises a '''world age''' ({{Sanskrit\|कल्प}} [[Kalpa]]) and proceeds according to three fundamental principles, according to which the [[creation]] arising from the creative spiritual source is gradually condensed into material appearance - and then gradually spiritualises again. These three principles are called the [[Conditions of Consciousness]], the [[Conditions of Life]] and the [[Conditions of Form]].		The '''world evolution''' unfolds from the [[Anthroposophy\|anthroposophical]] and [[Theosophy\|theosophical]] viewpoint in '''seven planetary stages of world evolution'''. Each cosmic-planetary stage of evolution comprises a '''world age''' ({{Sanskrit\|कल्प}} [[Kalpa]]) and proceeds according to three fundamental principles, according to which the [[creation]] arising from the creative spiritual source is gradually condensed into material appearance - and then gradually spiritualises again. These three principles are called the [[Conditions of Consciousness]], the [[Conditions of Life]] and the [[Conditions of Form]].

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	We can see that old stages of evolution must always remain alongside the new ones in a modified form. And conversely, future stages, mediated through the creative beings who are connected with them, are already now casting their light ahead. One must therefore always consider all the stages which are lined up in the above scheme, not only in their temporal succession, but also in their simultaneous juxtaposition.		We can see that old stages of evolution must always remain alongside the new ones in a modified form. And conversely, future stages, mediated through the creative beings who are connected with them, are already now casting their light ahead. One must therefore always consider all the stages which are lined up in the above scheme, not only in their temporal succession, but also in their simultaneous juxtaposition.

	== ~~World~~ evolution ~~and Platonic virtues~~ ==		== Justice, truth, beauty and morality in the context of world evolution ==

	{{GZ\|If we look at man as he lives on earth today, we could say that he already contains in seed form that which will develop during the Jupiter, Venus and Vulcan periods. But man is also a result of the spheres of Saturn, the Sun, the Moon and the Earth. I said yesterday that wisdom, truth, is already predisposed on the Sun and will be completed on Jupiter. Let us illustrate this graphically.		{{GZ\|If we look at man as he lives on earth today, we could say that he already contains in seed form that which will develop during the Jupiter, Venus and Vulcan periods. But man is also a result of the spheres of Saturn, the Sun, the Moon and the Earth. I said yesterday that wisdom, truth, is already predisposed on the Sun and will be completed on Jupiter. Let us illustrate this graphically.

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	We can see that old stages of evolution must always remain alongside the new ones in a modified form. And conversely, future stages, mediated through the creative beings who are connected with them, are already now casting their light ahead. One must therefore always consider all the stages which are lined up in the above scheme, not only in their temporal succession, but also in their simultaneous juxtaposition.		We can see that old stages of evolution must always remain alongside the new ones in a modified form. And conversely, future stages, mediated through the creative beings who are connected with them, are already now casting their light ahead. One must therefore always consider all the stages which are lined up in the above scheme, not only in their temporal succession, but also in their simultaneous juxtaposition.

			== World evolution and Platonic virtues ==

			{{GZ\|If we look at man as he lives on earth today, we could say that he already contains in seed form that which will develop during the Jupiter, Venus and Vulcan periods. But man is also a result of the spheres of Saturn, the Sun, the Moon and the Earth. I said yesterday that wisdom, truth, is already predisposed on the Sun and will be completed on Jupiter. Let us illustrate this graphically.

			[[File:GA170 088 en.gif\|center\|600px\|Drawing from GA 170, p. 88]]

			For the seed of the Sun a certain completion will have been reached on Jupiter, so that we can say that from the Sun to Jupiter is the actual development of truth; on Jupiter it will have become entirely internal; then it will be entirely wisdom: From the Sun to Jupiter is the actual development of truth; on Jupiter it will have become entirely inward; then it will be entirely wisdom: Truth becomes wisdom!

			On the Moon then begins that which contains the aesthetic sphere. This will be completed on Venus. We can draw it like this: Moon, Venus completed; so here we have the development of beauty. As you can see, this overlaps.

			Actually, all that is contained in these two currents, and also in the third, rests in our subsoil, in the subconscious; for during the development of the earth, what we can call the sphere of morality begins. It reaches its completion on the Vulcan. So we have a third current, again overarching: the current of morality. In addition, we have a fourth current that will be completed when the earth reaches the end of its development. Morality begins with the earth. But it concludes a higher order, an order which has already begun on Saturn; so that we now have an order, a current from Saturn to Earth, and this is now called: Justice, in the sense in which I explained the word earlier. You know that on Saturn the senses were first predisposed. These senses would scatter man in all directions. You know, twelve senses we distinguish - the sense, by developing through Sun, Moon and Earth, would carry man to orientation, to justice, where also moral justice then, when it is grasped by the moral nature of the Earth, is first enclosed; moral justice is only present on Earth. What works inwardly towards the peripheral of the senses as central, that is the sphere or current of justice.\|170\|88f}}

	==Literature==		==Literature==

Odyssee: /* Consciousness - Life - Form */

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Consciousness - Life - Form

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	Every developing being passes through these stages many times during its evolution and shows the traces of this rhythmically repeating process in its being. As a result of this development, the human being, for example, is divided into [[body]], [[soul]] and [[spirit]].		Every developing being passes through these stages many times during its evolution and shows the traces of this rhythmically repeating process in its being. As a result of this development, the human being, for example, is divided into [[body]], [[soul]] and [[spirit]].

	=== 7 Conditions of Consciousness (Planetary Conditions) ===		=== 7 [[Conditions of Consciousness]] (Planetary Conditions) ===
	[[File:GA093a 264.gif\|thumb\|400px\|Schematic representation of the stages of world evolution {{GZ\|\|93a\|264}}.]]		[[File:GA093a 264.gif\|thumb\|400px\|Schematic representation of the stages of world evolution {{GZ\|\|93a\|264}}.]]

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	Each condition of consciousness is further subdivided into:		Each condition of consciousness is further subdivided into:

	=== 7 Conditions of Life (Rounds, Kingdoms) ===		=== 7 [[Conditions of Life]] ([[Rounds]], [[Kingdoms]]) ===

	# [[First elementary kingdom]]		# [[First elementary kingdom]]
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	After each [[condition of life]], a small pralaya occurs, that is, a passage through a purely spiritual existence. Each condition of life is further subdivided into:		After each [[condition of life]], a small pralaya occurs, that is, a passage through a purely spiritual existence. Each condition of life is further subdivided into:

	=== 7 Conditions of Form (Globes) ===		=== 7 [[Conditions of Form]] ([[Globes]]) ===

	# [[Arupa]]		# [[Arupa]]
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	Each [[condition of form]] passes through another 7 x 7 states of evolution, namely:		Each [[condition of form]] passes through another 7 x 7 states of evolution, namely:

	=== 7 Main Ages (Root Races<small><ref name="races" /></small>) ===		=== 7 [[Main Ages]] ([[Root Races]]<small><ref name="races" /></small>) ===

	The earth is currently in the [[physical condition of form]] of the [[mineral condition of life]]. This condition of form is divided into the following main ages:		The earth is currently in the [[physical condition of form]] of the [[mineral condition of life]]. This condition of form is divided into the following main ages:
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	Our present [[post-Atlantean age]] is further divided into		Our present [[post-Atlantean age]] is further divided into

	=== 7 Cultural Epochs (Sub Races<small><ref name="races" /></small>)===		=== 7 [[Cultural Epochs]] ([[Sub Races]]<small><ref name="races" /></small>)===

	#[[Ancient Indian culture]] (7227 - 5067 B.C.)		#[[Ancient Indian culture]] (7227 - 5067 B.C.)

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	=== 7 Conditions of Consciousness (Planetary Conditions) ===		=== 7 Conditions of Consciousness (Planetary Conditions) ===
	~~<!--~~[[File:GA093a 264.gif\|thumb\|400px\|Schematic representation of the stages of world evolution {{GZ\|\|93a\|264}}.]]~~-->~~		[[File:GA093a 264.gif\|thumb\|400px\|Schematic representation of the stages of world evolution {{GZ\|\|93a\|264}}.]]

	[[Rudolf Steiner]] distinguishes seven [[conditions of consciousness]] which correspond to the seven stages of evolution of our [[planetary system]], the so-called [[occult planets]].		[[Rudolf Steiner]] distinguishes seven [[conditions of consciousness]] which correspond to the seven stages of evolution of our [[planetary system]], the so-called [[occult planets]].

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	#[[American culture]] (5733 - 7893 AD)		#[[American culture]] (5733 - 7893 AD)

	~~<!--~~In total, our [[planetary system]] therefore goes through 777*7 = 16807 phases of evolution.~~-->~~		In total, our [[planetary system]] therefore goes through 77777 = 16807 phases of evolution.

	One would be mistaken if one were to understand this scheme as merely indicating a chronological sequence of cosmic stages of evolution. In order to get to the concrete spiritual reality connected with it, one must be aware that a wealth of [[spiritual beings]] are connected with this evolutionary process, which are creatively active in it. From a spiritual point of view, only spiritual beings and their deeds are real - everything else is an abstraction. Thus, for example, certain spiritual beings, which [[Rudolf Steiner]] has described very precisely on various occasions {{Lit\|{{G\|11}}, {{G\|13}}}}, had to be active on the [[Old Saturn]] so that man could develop [[trance consciousness]]. But the activity of these beings has by no means been exhausted; even in later times, even today, they are still working in a modified way to advance evolution. And they are working to further develop trance consciousness and to adapt it to the present state of development. So we are not dealing here with something that merely belonged to a distant past and has become insignificant today. Today, it is true, the development of the [[I-consciousness]] is in the centre of our attention. But at the same time, trance consciousness is still of paramount importance for our [[physical body]]. It could not exist without it - and thus we would lack the necessary physical basis for our present I-consciousness. This is because it is particularly closely connected with the physical body!		One would be mistaken if one were to understand this scheme as merely indicating a chronological sequence of cosmic stages of evolution. In order to get to the concrete spiritual reality connected with it, one must be aware that a wealth of [[spiritual beings]] are connected with this evolutionary process, which are creatively active in it. From a spiritual point of view, only spiritual beings and their deeds are real - everything else is an abstraction. Thus, for example, certain spiritual beings, which [[Rudolf Steiner]] has described very precisely on various occasions {{Lit\|{{G\|11}}, {{G\|13}}}}, had to be active on the [[Old Saturn]] so that man could develop [[trance consciousness]]. But the activity of these beings has by no means been exhausted; even in later times, even today, they are still working in a modified way to advance evolution. And they are working to further develop trance consciousness and to adapt it to the present state of development. So we are not dealing here with something that merely belonged to a distant past and has become insignificant today. Today, it is true, the development of the [[I-consciousness]] is in the centre of our attention. But at the same time, trance consciousness is still of paramount importance for our [[physical body]]. It could not exist without it - and thus we would lack the necessary physical basis for our present I-consciousness. This is because it is particularly closely connected with the physical body!

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	#[[American culture]] (5733 - 7893 AD)		#[[American culture]] (5733 - 7893 AD)

	In total, our [[planetary system]] therefore goes through 777*7 = 16807 phases of evolution.		<!--In total, our [[planetary system]] therefore goes through 777*7 = 16807 phases of evolution.-->

	One would be mistaken if one were to understand this scheme as merely indicating a chronological sequence of cosmic stages of evolution. In order to get to the concrete spiritual reality connected with it, one must be aware that a wealth of [[spiritual beings]] are connected with this evolutionary process, which are creatively active in it. From a spiritual point of view, only spiritual beings and their deeds are real - everything else is an abstraction. Thus, for example, certain spiritual beings, which [[Rudolf Steiner]] has described very precisely on various occasions {{Lit\|{{G\|11}}, {{G\|13}}}}, had to be active on the [[Old Saturn]] so that man could develop [[trance consciousness]]. But the activity of these beings has by no means been exhausted; even in later times, even today, they are still working in a modified way to advance evolution. And they are working to further develop trance consciousness and to adapt it to the present state of development. So we are not dealing here with something that merely belonged to a distant past and has become insignificant today. Today, it is true, the development of the [[I-consciousness]] is in the centre of our attention. But at the same time, trance consciousness is still of paramount importance for our [[physical body]]. It could not exist without it - and thus we would lack the necessary physical basis for our present I-consciousness. This is because it is particularly closely connected with the physical body!		One would be mistaken if one were to understand this scheme as merely indicating a chronological sequence of cosmic stages of evolution. In order to get to the concrete spiritual reality connected with it, one must be aware that a wealth of [[spiritual beings]] are connected with this evolutionary process, which are creatively active in it. From a spiritual point of view, only spiritual beings and their deeds are real - everything else is an abstraction. Thus, for example, certain spiritual beings, which [[Rudolf Steiner]] has described very precisely on various occasions {{Lit\|{{G\|11}}, {{G\|13}}}}, had to be active on the [[Old Saturn]] so that man could develop [[trance consciousness]]. But the activity of these beings has by no means been exhausted; even in later times, even today, they are still working in a modified way to advance evolution. And they are working to further develop trance consciousness and to adapt it to the present state of development. So we are not dealing here with something that merely belonged to a distant past and has become insignificant today. Today, it is true, the development of the [[I-consciousness]] is in the centre of our attention. But at the same time, trance consciousness is still of paramount importance for our [[physical body]]. It could not exist without it - and thus we would lack the necessary physical basis for our present I-consciousness. This is because it is particularly closely connected with the physical body!

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	In total, our [[planetary system]] therefore goes through 777*7 = 16807 phases of evolution.		In total, our [[planetary system]] therefore goes through 777*7 = 16807 phases of evolution.

	One would be mistaken if one were to understand this scheme as merely indicating a chronological sequence of cosmic stages of evolution. In order to get to the concrete spiritual reality connected with it, one must be aware that a wealth of [[spiritual beings]] are connected with this evolutionary process, which are creatively active in it. From a spiritual point of view, only spiritual beings and their deeds are real - everything else is an abstraction. Thus, for example, certain spiritual beings, which [[Rudolf Steiner]] has described very precisely on various occasions {{Lit\|{{G\|11}}, {{G\|3}}}}, had to be active on the [[Old Saturn]] so that man could develop [[trance consciousness]]. But the activity of these beings has by no means been exhausted; even in later times, even today, they are still working in a modified way to advance evolution. And they are working to further develop trance consciousness and to adapt it to the present state of development. So we are not dealing here with something that merely belonged to a distant past and has become insignificant today. Today, it is true, the development of the [[I-consciousness]] is in the centre of our attention. But at the same time, trance consciousness is still of paramount importance for our [[physical body]]. It could not exist without it - and thus we would lack the necessary physical basis for our present I-consciousness. This is because it is particularly closely connected with the physical body!		One would be mistaken if one were to understand this scheme as merely indicating a chronological sequence of cosmic stages of evolution. In order to get to the concrete spiritual reality connected with it, one must be aware that a wealth of [[spiritual beings]] are connected with this evolutionary process, which are creatively active in it. From a spiritual point of view, only spiritual beings and their deeds are real - everything else is an abstraction. Thus, for example, certain spiritual beings, which [[Rudolf Steiner]] has described very precisely on various occasions {{Lit\|{{G\|11}}, {{G\|13}}}}, had to be active on the [[Old Saturn]] so that man could develop [[trance consciousness]]. But the activity of these beings has by no means been exhausted; even in later times, even today, they are still working in a modified way to advance evolution. And they are working to further develop trance consciousness and to adapt it to the present state of development. So we are not dealing here with something that merely belonged to a distant past and has become insignificant today. Today, it is true, the development of the [[I-consciousness]] is in the centre of our attention. But at the same time, trance consciousness is still of paramount importance for our [[physical body]]. It could not exist without it - and thus we would lack the necessary physical basis for our present I-consciousness. This is because it is particularly closely connected with the physical body!

	We can see that old stages of evolution must always remain alongside the new ones in a modified form. And conversely, future stages, mediated through the creative beings who are connected with them, are already now casting their light ahead. One must therefore always consider all the stages which are lined up in the above scheme, not only in their temporal succession, but also in their simultaneous juxtaposition.		We can see that old stages of evolution must always remain alongside the new ones in a modified form. And conversely, future stages, mediated through the creative beings who are connected with them, are already now casting their light ahead. One must therefore always consider all the stages which are lined up in the above scheme, not only in their temporal succession, but also in their simultaneous juxtaposition.