17th degree of Libra
Sabian symbol
“A retired sea captain watches ships entering and leaving the harbor.”
The capacity to gain an objective and calm understanding of human experiences in which one was once deeply involved.
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Sepharial
“An old door in which a dagger is stuck. A well-lighted house with open door. A square block of marble, upon which is the regalia of scepter and crown.”
It denotes a person who has a critical and quarrelsome nature, apt to find fault with the opinions of others for the sake of controversy: striking at existing systems and laws even when unable to improve upon them. A mocking, taunting spirit, which will bring upon the native a series of troubles in life.. Eventually he will be convinced of his foolishness by the strong hand of retribution. It Is a degree of FOLLY. It denotes a person of hospitable and homely nature, ever ready with the best of fare to entertain friends and acquaintances. The native will grow to be much beloved for his open handed ness and sincerity of feeling. He will be both prosperous and happy, and will rejoice in the company of his friends. It is a degree of HOSPITALITY. It denotes a person of proud, ambitious nature: desiring to be held in esteem, and possessed of such force and firmness of character that he will triumph over his rivals and opponents. In whatever station of life he may be, the native will evince the characteristics of rulership and government, and will sway the destinies of others. It is a degree of RULERSHIP.
Sepharial, La Volasfera (1898) · public domain
Charubel
“A horse saddled and bridled, and galloping away without a rider.”
Let this native shun the hunting field and beware of all equestrian adventures. Let him remember also that the horse is the symbol of the senses, and the rider of the mind.
Charubel, The Degrees of the Zodiac Symbolised (1898) · public domain
Kozminsky
“A beautifully formed foot rising from a of color-waves.”
Denotes one artistic, thoughtful, and able, an idealist of a highly sensuous nature whose it is to blend material thought with spiritual understanding, who perceives that beauty of form must melt into the sublimity of spirit. He will have powers as an inventor, for his inspirations are of a highly utilitarian nature, despite the Neptunian flights to which they ascend. It is a symbol of Sensibility.
Isidore Kozminsky, Zodiacal Symbology (1917) · public domain
Janduz
“A dagger is planted in the front door of a hovel.”
Irascible, fault-finding, and unfair character. One does not hesitate to criticise without offering a solution. The propensity to systematically contradict and sneer at one's interlocutors must be tightly…
Janduz, Les 360 degres du zodiaque (1938) · excerpt
Henson
Electricians; a good worker, practical and inventive mind; active, progressive, and energetic; criminals who usually have fewer planets in Libra than in other signs, usually have them here…
Henson, degree notes · excerpt
Matthew
““METAPHYSICS AND RELIGION” (See Aries 16-17)”
A good worker. Practical and inventive mind. Active, progressive and energetic.
Matthew, degree keywords · excerpt
Leinbach
There are much greater abilities than show on the surface of these individuals. It might be symbolized by an island supported underneath by a broad expanse but only…
Esther Leinbach, Degrees of the Zodiac (1973) · excerpt
Weber
Cardinal Cancer polarizes, distinguishes and excites well-balanced Libra/Aquarius - practical and inventive, gifted in mechanical arts, helpful at home, appreciation of music, and scientific interests. However, it can…
Weber, degree notes · excerpt
Muir
One who dreams dreams and matures them into large undertakings. He is ever guided from other realms of consciousness.
Ada Muir, The Degrees of the Zodiac (1928) · public domain
Cochrane
Energetic, individualistic, self-reliant. A leader. Seeks direct, personal, honest relationships with others. May be domineering. (LIB-1-ARI, LEO-11-AQU)
David Cochrane, degree notes · excerpt
Bardon
“Arator”
This head is the initiator of all intoxicating drinks. From the prime origin he has been teaching man by intuition how to make the most diverse kinds of…
Franz Bardon, The Practice of Magical Evocation (1956), the 360 heads · excerpt