10th degree of Libra
Sabian symbol
“Having passed safely through narrow rapids, a canoe reaches calm waters.”
The self-control and poise necessary to reach a steady state of inner stability.
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Sepharial
“A prison, door, fitted with iron spikes, and framed with iron girders.”
It indicates a person of vicious tendencies, which will lead him into dangers of the gravest kind. He will suffer restraint or imprisonment, or will lead a life of forced seclusion. He will not escape open criticism, and misfortune will press heavily upon him: yet even the caged bird will sing, and to every prison house there Is a way out. It is a degree of SECLUSION.
Sepharial, La Volasfera (1898) · public domain
Charubel
“A lovely garden of flowers.”
Denotes a person of good taste fine sensibilities, and an admirer of nature in her most lovely garb; but unable to appreciate her in her ruder though more sublime grandeur. Thus, whilst admiring the tiny springs from the fountain on the lawn, he would be uneasy in the roar of Niagara.
Charubel, The Degrees of the Zodiac Symbolised (1898) · public domain
Kozminsky
“An old hermit, in a cave, grasping a crucifix.”
Denotes one of a conservative and religious mind who is drawn towards solitude. He has many troubles, and endures mortification and suffering, but he directs his thoughts to the grand ideal which materializes as life advances, and this to is happiness. It is a symbol of Solitude.
Isidore Kozminsky, Zodiacal Symbology (1917) · public domain
Janduz
“In front of the closed door of a decaying fortress, there is a gibbet and three crows pecking around.”
Wicked, careless, and stubborn character. Wild instincts should be fought since early childhood. This degree describes a child who is too pampered or, on the contrary, who is…
Janduz, Les 360 degres du zodiaque (1938) · excerpt
Henson
Widowhood (or alone for a while); on 4th or 10th; parent a widow; courteous, refined, lovable nature; refined instincts; one who gets what he goes after; good managers…
Henson, degree notes · excerpt
Matthew
““TRIUMPH””
A man who gets what he goes after. Good managers of finance. The area from 9 to l4 Libra favors work in the movies.
Matthew, degree keywords · excerpt
Leinbach
In contrast to the last degree, this one is aggressive. There is a critical mentality which is quick perceive, coupled with an aggressive tendency to point any discrepancies.…
Esther Leinbach, Degrees of the Zodiac (1973) · excerpt
Weber
Aspiring Sagittarius adds philosophical, educated overtones to this degree - world - weary, seemingly ill-fated, and beleaguered on most fronts, but optimistic, competent and cheerful, with generally good…
Weber, degree notes · excerpt
Muir
A student of the origins of religions and mythology. He prefers solitude.
Ada Muir, The Degrees of the Zodiac (1928) · public domain
Cochrane
Mature, dry, reflective, self-controlled disposition. Detached, objective thinker. Works hard for family. Simple tastes, dislikes unnecessary luxuries. (CAN-10-CAP, CAP-4-CAN)
David Cochrane, degree notes · excerpt
Bardon
“Omana”
The hairy covering of the human body forms a part of the competence of this head. He is the inspirer of all coiffures and kinds of beards. Hairdressers…
Franz Bardon, The Practice of Magical Evocation (1956), the 360 heads · excerpt