Definite Affection.—­Even the first glance at Fig. 10 shows us that here we have to deal with something of an entirely different nature—­something effective and capable, something that will achieve a result.  The colour is fully equal to that of Fig. 8 in clearness and depth and transparency, but what was there a mere sentiment is in this case translated into emphatic intention coupled with unhesitating action.  Those who have seen the book Man Visible and Invisible will recollect that in Plate XI. of that volume is depicted the effect of a sudden rush of pure unselfish affection as it showed itself in the astral body of a mother, as she caught up her little child and covered it with kisses.  Various changes resulted from that sudden outburst of emotion; one of them was the formation within the astral body of large crimson coils or vortices lined with living light.  Each of these is a thought-form of intense affection generated as we have described, and almost instantaneously ejected towards the object of the feeling.  Fig. 10 depicts just such a thought-form after it has left the astral body of its author, and is on its way towards its goal.  It will be observed that the almost circular form has changed into one somewhat resembling a projectile or the head of a comet; and it will be easily understood that this alteration is caused by its rapid forward motion.  The clearness of the colour assures us of the purity of the emotion which gave birth to this thought-form, while the precision of its outline is unmistakable evidence of power and of vigorous purpose.  The soul that gave birth to a thought-form such as this must already be one of a certain amount of development.

[Illustration:  FIG. 10.  DEFINITE AFFECTION]

Radiating Affection.—­Fig. 11 gives us our first example of a thought-form intentionally generated, since its author is making the effort to pour himself forth in love to all beings.  It must be remembered that all these forms are in constant motion.  This one, for example, is steadily widening out, though there seems to be an exhaustless fountain welling up through the centre from a dimension which we cannot represent.  A sentiment such as this is so wide in its application, that it is very difficult for any one not thoroughly trained to keep it clear and precise.  The thought-form here shown is, therefore, a very creditable one, for it will be noted that all the numerous rays of the star are commendably free from vagueness.

[Illustration:  FIG. 11.  RADIATING AFFECTION]

Peace and Protection.—­Few thought-forms are more beautiful and expressive than this which we see in Fig. 12.  This is a thought of love and peace, protection and benediction, sent forth by one who has the power and has earned the right to bless.  It is not at all probable that in the mind of its creator there existed any thought of its beautiful wing-like shape, though it is possible that some unconscious reflection of far-away lessons of