2nd degree of Gemini
Sabian symbol
“Santa claus furtively filling stockings hanging in front of the fireplace.”
A rewarded faith in spiritual blessings.
What the readers share
2 readers see wall · 2 readers see ladder · 2 readers see holds · 2 readers see means
Sepharial
“A man scaling a wall by means of a rope ladder. In his teeth he holds a sword, and in his right hand a firearm.”
It signifies one of a daring and courageous nature, who will, by his own merit, rise to positions of honor, and overcome all obstacles. He will be eloquent, carrying defense in his mouth, and prominent in his avocation. He will, however, die on the attainment of his greatest ambition. A degree of PROWESS.
Sepharial, La Volasfera (1898) · public domain
Charubel
“A narrow vista of considerable extent, resembling a square tube, the interior of which is luminous, rendered so by some means I do not understand.”
Denotes much power of concentration. The native will discover some one thing, some force in nature, perhaps, according to the bent of his, or her, genius. It may be connected with optics or some new phase of electricity, or he may find his way in chemistry. It is possible that this may apply with equal truth to the metaphysical or the transcendental.
Charubel, The Degrees of the Zodiac Symbolised (1898) · public domain
Kozminsky
“A military officer seated on a heap of arms studying a map which he holds in his hands.”
Denotes one of much discrimination and capacity for study, with ability to lead and direct others. His movements are guided by knowledge and molded by study. Danger seems to have a fascination for him; for, conscious of his own ability to surmount difficulties, he has little fear even in the midst of strife. It is a symbol of Unraveling.
Isidore Kozminsky, Zodiacal Symbology (1917) · public domain
Janduz
“A man holding a dagger between his teeth climbs a wall with a rope ladder.”
Courageous, bold, and honest character. One can achieve success in the magistracy, the military, or the police. One has the strength required to overcome hurdles, and one accomplishes…
Janduz, Les 360 degres du zodiaque (1938) · excerpt
Henson
Draftsmanship; people whose work requires precision, such as artists, engravers, architects, watchmakers; photography; a religious degree; writers; an aggressive person who sometimes stars more than he can finish…
Henson, degree notes · excerpt
Matthew
““ORIGINAL””
An aggressive person who sometimes starts more than he can finish, or gains more than he can hold. Ambitious arid intellectual. Gemini and Virgo are the writer’s signs.
Matthew, degree keywords · excerpt
Leinbach
There is much disagreement with regard to this degree. Friendship is an important factor. Even morality is set aside for the sake of friendship. Also there is considerable…
Esther Leinbach, Degrees of the Zodiac (1973) · excerpt
Weber
Aries and Virgo influence here glorifies nature, and finds vocations involving the out-of-doors or nature’s beauties and bounties. Health conscious, perhaps a physician, nurse, or farmer. Characterized by…
Weber, degree notes · excerpt
Muir
Knowing no fear and with great capacity for study and research, he helps towards the advancement of the race. Errors in judgment are forgotten.
Ada Muir, The Degrees of the Zodiac (1928) · public domain
Cochrane
Well-balanced and pleasant person. Communicates well with others. Enjoys reading and studying. (ARI-11-GEM, TAU-12-CAN)
David Cochrane, degree notes · excerpt
Bardon
“Yparcha”
is, like the foregoing head, also in charge of the custody of technical inventions. Yparcha, too, can tell the magician under the seal of secrecy what progress the…
Franz Bardon, The Practice of Magical Evocation (1956), the 360 heads · excerpt