VI. Kanya.--Means a virgin and represents Sakti or Mahamaya. The sign

in question is the sixth Rasi or division, and indicates that there are six primary forces in Nature. These forces have different sets of names in Sanskrit philosophy. According to one system of nomenclature, they are called by the following names*:--(1) Parasakty; (2) Gnanasakti; (3) Itchasakti (will-power); (4) Kriytisakti; (5) Kundalinisakti; and (6) Matrikasakti. The six forces are in their unity represented by the Astral Light.** --------- * Parasakti:--Literally the great or supreme force or power. It means and includes the powers of light and heat. Gnanasakti:--Literally the power of intellect or the power of real wisdom or knowledge. It has two aspects.