I was asked this question and it is a very good one. I use both terms in my writing. I will explain both. First of all, each planet tells us about a slice of ourselves. Each asteroid does the same. Once one understands which slice of life is in play and what that slice of life precisely DOES, one is on the way to understanding Astrology. Astrology is a language, as any other language. It has it’s basic parts. The parts are moved around in various configurations, unique to each chart. Understanding the basic parts is a struggle. However, one has a true diamond when one has persevered.
Back to thesubject, which is the difference between Life Force and Primal Power. I will start with Life Force. Life Force is represented by the Asteroid Kaali. Kaali is one’s basic energy system. I studied to be an acupuncture physician. The study of acupuncture is the study of Kaali. In the body, there are channels of energy flow, in the same way as there are channels of blood flow. We are familiar with blood flow mechanisms. The blood flows through veins and arteries. In the same way, the energy flows through meridians.
One’s energy system is very real. That is why doctors can do surgery with no anesthesia, just acupuncture needles. Acupuncture is thousands of years older than modern medicine. It has stood the test of time, unlike modern medicine, which shows it’s flaws daily. However, that is another story. For now, we are talking about the energy system and this is represented by the Asteroid Kaali.
To explain this further, think of the human aura. That is the emanation of the energy system in the outer body. I can see auras. It is not hard. Whether or not one can see auras, all of us can feel energy. The person with a prominent Kaali may suffer a great deal because what is meant to be inner becomes outer. People with Kaali conjunct the ASC seem to be either psychic vampires or psychic sponges. This is through no fault of their own, as is the case with all Astrological placements. Kaali conjunct the Sun or Moon seems to do the same thing. The native is too sensitive to the energies of this world. They are, essentially,wearing their insides on the outside. Look for it in your chart and you may find helpful insights into yourself.
Primal Power is very different from Life Force. Primal Power is represented by Pluto. In Freud’s terms, it is the Id. The Id is our deepest passions, drives and longings. I use the example of a tiger when I describe Primal Power. Think of a tiger roaming the veld. He is majestic. He rules. He reins. He has one thing on his mind( or two)—Food and Mating. Those drives are primal drives. We each have an animal part inside of ourselves. Every beautiful man or women dressed up in an elegant gown at a dinner party has a primal tiger which can emerge at the right( or wrong) time. Pluto represents this in the chart of any person.
Let’s take a few examples for purposes of explanation. People with Pluto conjunct the Ascendent are natural leaders. This native does not have to scream that he is the leader. He IS the leader. He comes by it naturally. He assumes leadership naturally. One of my clients is a professor. She has Pluto conjunct the Ascendent. She leads her class. A policeman may have Pluto conjunct the ASC. If he doesn’t, one FEELS he does when one is pulled over for speeding. That would be the feeling of Pluto conjunct the Ascendent. The policeman walks to the car with all the swagger in the world because he knows he has the power and you don’t. That encapsulates Pluto.
I think of Putin when I think of Pluto conjunct the MC. I think he does have this. Putin looks straight ahead with that Pluto stare. One would not mess with Putin. One would not mess with a person with a strong Pluto.
Strong Pluto positions are Pluto conjunct the Sun and Mars. Mars in Scorpio is an example of a person with a strong Pluto influence, as well.
I hope I have explained the differences between the two terms. Please, ask any questions, as always.
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