2nd degree of Libra
Sabian symbol
“The transmutation of the fruits of past experiences into the seed-realizations of the forever creative spirit.”
A repolarization of inner energies leading to a creative centralization of consciousness.
Sepharial
“A man in the garb of a doctor of the monastic order (misericordia).”
It denotes a person of kindly and humane disposition. but very melancholic and predisposed to religious mania. The native will possess a high order of intellect, capable of investigating the laws of the most recondite sciences; inclined to spiritual pursuits and to the monastic life. It is a degree of SEARCHING.
Sepharial, La Volasfera (1898) · public domain
Charubel
“A man playing on a violin.”
One possessing splendid abilities; of most refined taste; exquisite accomplishments; and a generous disposition. Much fineness of perception; and in whose higher nature the intuitional bounds.
Charubel, The Degrees of the Zodiac Symbolised (1898) · public domain
Kozminsky
“A gold-covered book, on which is cut a Crux ansata crowned, floating in the misty air.”
Denotes one of psychic understanding, peculiar knowledge, and inspiration, who will produce work of use or distinct beauty. Particularly is his understanding directed to certain knowledge of the continuity of life, especially as regards individual existence. Within himself rages the eternal contest between spirit and matter. At one time matter is triumphant, at another spirit, but spirit will gain in the end. It is a symbol of Foreseeing.
Isidore Kozminsky, Zodiacal Symbology (1917) · public domain
Janduz
“A priest burns incense on the ancestors' altar.”
Generous, gentle, and melancholic character endowed with sharp intelligence and high moral and humanistic values. Beneath contemplative appearances, one is very efficient in scientific research. Solitary work based…
Janduz, Les 360 degres du zodiaque (1938) · excerpt
Henson
Has good intentions; a sincere person who is sometimes misunderstood; renal cortex.
Henson, degree notes · excerpt
Matthew
““FORTHRIGHT””
Has good intentions. A sincere person who is sometimes misunderstood. (It is a notable fact that criminals have fewer planets in Libra than in any other sign.)
Matthew, degree keywords · excerpt
Leinbach
This degree is still concerned largely with self. The native spends much time and energy in establishing what is right and defending it with violence if necessary. He…
Esther Leinbach, Degrees of the Zodiac (1973) · excerpt
Weber
Easily Capricorn settling fiery Leo/Libra adds seriousness, a happy melancholy, and a deep felt love of God or country. Kind and generous, understands the hardness of life, but…
Weber, degree notes · excerpt
Muir
In strong types the intuitions and inspirations are will blended producing a true, psychic, but weak types are inclined to be too easily swayed and so accomplish little worth while.
Ada Muir, The Degrees of the Zodiac (1928) · public domain
Cochrane
Kind, pleasant, harmonious personality. Very generous. Nurturing and helpful to others. Appreciates nature and has good artistic taste. (ARI-7-LIB, TAU-8-SCO)
David Cochrane, degree notes · excerpt
Bardon
“Apollyon”
This head has inspired mankind since its creation in respect of the working-up of metals, depending on their state of development. Apollyon is regarded as the original initiator…
Franz Bardon, The Practice of Magical Evocation (1956), the 360 heads · excerpt