2nd degree of Aries
Sabian symbol
“A comedian reveals human nature.”
The capacity to look objectively at oneself and at others.
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2 readers see dressed · 2 readers see sword · 2 readers see hand
Sepharial
“A man standing, armed with sword and spear; richly dressed in scarlet and purple, with jeweled clasps, and helmet of fine brass or gold apparently prepared for battle and confident of victory.”
It denotes a proud, warlike nature, with much self- reliance and confidence in his own powers. One who will have few friends and will be very independent in his way of living; at all times willing to assert his opinions and to evidence his powers. A nature somewhat fond of DISPLAY.
Sepharial, La Volasfera (1898) · public domain
Charubel
“A man in a very dark room, sitting at a table, with books, papers, and malhensatical instruments distributed about him promiscuously.”
It denotes one possessing great powers of concentration; a mind capable of great achievements in science, especially in a, mathematics; yet, owing to some peculiarity of temper, he will never benefit himself by his studies.
Charubel, The Degrees of the Zodiac Symbolised (1898) · public domain
Kozminsky
“A man with a sword in his hand falling through a skylight of colored glass.”
Denotes one of a rash and impetuous nature. He is strong and brave, but is wanting in restraint, and is apt to involve himself in unpopular or regrettable actions. Such a one will, all through life, have to exercise a strong hand over himself and his actions. It is a symbol of Rashness.
Isidore Kozminsky, Zodiacal Symbology (1917) · public domain
Janduz
“A lavishly dressed man rides a beautiful horse. His right hand brandishes a sabre, and his left hand holds the reins. Although his mount rears at snakes crossing its path, the rider easily keeps the horse under his control.”
Brave, ostentatious, and generous character endowed with organisation skills and self-confidence in one's strength. One has a very independent lifestyle and is always prepared to stand up for…
Janduz, Les 360 degres du zodiaque (1938) · excerpt
Henson
Mathematics; degree of the surgeon; science; religious high position; an organizer; causes selfdestruction by brute force, sickness, disgrace, misfortune, and compulsory change; mid-brainmesencephalon.
Henson, degree notes · excerpt
Matthew
““INDEPENDENCE””
When this degree is ascending it denotes a practical organizer and producer, with a fertile mind, but sometimes impetuous or rash. Has ability for science or mathematics. Some…
Matthew, degree keywords · excerpt
Leinbach
One authority grants some artistic ability to this degree. It is perhaps more indicative of a desire to be first in everything, not necessarily with regard to quality…
Esther Leinbach, Degrees of the Zodiac (1973) · excerpt
Leinbach
breakdown due to overwork. The native often must give what he accumulates, even against his will. When he does this willingly he becomes a benefactor to many. Power…
Esther Leinbach, Degrees of the Zodiac (1973) · excerpt
Weber
Aquarius with watery, emotional Cancer is factual, cautions, capable of great concentration, but often negative, usually scientific. Grouchy, unsocial and envious at times, but capable of building castles…
Weber, degree notes · excerpt
Muir
A degree of enterprise but inclining towards foolhardiness, hence caution must be developed. A good organizer when he has gained self-control.
Ada Muir, The Degrees of the Zodiac (1928) · public domain
Cochrane
Strives to perfect talents and acquire the resources and tools necessary to advance in life. Honest, self-willed, persistent, and periodically excited by some new idea or plan. (ARI-1-ARI,…
David Cochrane, degree notes · excerpt
Cochrane
Strives to perfect talents and acquire the resources and tools necessary to advance in life. Honest, self-willed, persistent, and periodically excited by some new idea or plan.
David Cochrane, degree notes · excerpt
Bardon
“Malacha”
has the same qualities as Morech and brings about the same effects. On top of that it teaches the magician how to move about in the kingdom of…
Franz Bardon, The Practice of Magical Evocation (1956), the 360 heads · excerpt