2nd degree of Leo
Sabian symbol
“An epidemic of the mumps.”
The spreading power of individual crises through a collectivity.
Sepharial
“A pennant or streamer, such as is used by mariners to indicate the course of the wind.”
It denotes a person of an extremely vacillating and uncertain disposition; weak. minded, and subject to be driven about from one opinion to another; generally moved by consent to prevailing sentiment, and incapable of any firm and independent decision. The native will be liable to experience strange caprices of fortune; and will wander, with many a change of object, from one place to another, but little permanence for good will be assured to him. At times exceedingly hopeful, and anon depressed and nervous, the native will make little headway or progress. It is a degree of WEAKNESS.
Sepharial, La Volasfera (1898) · public domain
Charubel
“A rostrum.”
This denotes one who may pass through the greater part of his life unconscious of those high abilities he possesses, abilities which might render him a very popular character and an important factor in the life and character of society. The rostrum is empty; he may therefore miss his calling.
Charubel, The Degrees of the Zodiac Symbolised (1898) · public domain
Kozminsky
“A roll of papers having dropped from the hand of a dying scholar is eagerly caught up by”
eminent professor on whose face there is a look of triumph. Denotes one whose early life is threatened and who in later years will gain possession of material secrets discovered by another which he has long sought to obtain. Having obtained them, he claims the discoveries as his own, gaining thus further professional advancement and reputation. His triumph may last till he breathes his last breath, then he will learn what in spite of all his learning he does not know, and his action of yesterday brings remorse on the morrow. It is a symbol of Artifice.
Isidore Kozminsky, Zodiacal Symbology (1917) · public domain
Janduz
“Banners flutter in opposite directions on a ship's mast.”
Indecisive, changing, and whimsical character prone to mood swings ranging from unreasonable optimism to extreme despair. Extensive travels across the world play an important role throughout life. One's…
Janduz, Les 360 degres du zodiaque (1938) · excerpt
Henson
Have a way of making themselves pleasing to the opposite sex but often seem monotonous to those of their own sex; prodigal sometimes vacillating; apt to u se…
Henson, degree notes · excerpt
Matthew
““ARTIFICE””
Not so powerful as first degree. Have a way of making themselves pleasing to the opposite sex, but often seem monotonous to those of their own sex. Prodigal…
Matthew, degree keywords · excerpt
Leinbach
Much insecurity is covered up by bluff and assuming an air of dignity. This degree requires a very brave front to cover up its real inadequacy. However, real…
Esther Leinbach, Degrees of the Zodiac (1973) · excerpt
Weber
Scorpio may obliterate Leo’s dignified nature, and add sexual overtones. Mobile and common due to Gemini, may be lusty and secretive, not good for marriage, but could be…
Weber, degree notes · excerpt
Muir
Artistic, gifted, inspirational, but tempted to plagiaries. If this is done he removes from himself the blessing of first-hand knowledge.
Ada Muir, The Degrees of the Zodiac (1928) · public domain
Cochrane
Good artistic taste. May be too self-absorbed and concerned about his own beauty. Capable in business. Leadership qualities. (ARI-9-LEO, TAU-10-VIR)
David Cochrane, degree notes · excerpt
Bardon
“Methaera”
shows the magician how he can, in the physical world, make use of the powers of the sun and of the electrical fluid through various practices, sometimes even…
Franz Bardon, The Practice of Magical Evocation (1956), the 360 heads · excerpt