In Theosophical literature, the concept of chains and globes is central to understanding the evolution of life within a solar system.
Theosophical
Bishop Leadbeater
Charles Leadbeater (1847-1934) was an influential member of the Theosophical Society, a prolific author, and a prominent lecturer on esoteric subjects.
Man: Whence, How and Whither
Turanian, in Ancient Chaldaea.
The planets themselves were not believed to influence human affairs directly. Instead, the solar system was seen as one great being, with each part representing different aspects of it.
Man: Whence, How and Whither
The Civilisation of Atlantis
Mr. Scott-Elliot describes the famous City of the Golden Gates as surrounded by a beautiful, park-like landscape dotted with villas of the wealthy.
Fast we fled toward the sun of the morning, until beneath us lay the land of the children of Khem. Raging, they came with cudgels and spears lifted in anger seeking to slay and utterly destroy the Sons of Atlantis.