28th degree of Libra
Sabian symbol
“A man becoming aware of spiritual forces surrounding and assisting him.”
The realization, at any level of existence, that one is never alone, and that the “community” - visible or invisible - is sustaining one’s efforts.
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2 readers see tethered
Sepharial
“An ass tethered to the shaft of a grinding mill.”
It indicates a nature that is inured to arduous and homely work; one who will pursue the beaten track of an unambitious life with but slight regard to his own limitations and still less to the wider projects and life of others. It is a degree of SERVITUDE.
Sepharial, La Volasfera (1898) · public domain
Charubel
“A man with, a crown on his head, and a Spear in his hand.”
Denotes dignity, valor, and humanity combined.
Charubel, The Degrees of the Zodiac Symbolised (1898) · public domain
Kozminsky
“A mass of quartz through which veins of fine gold can be traced.”
Denotes one to whom bard work appears to be the only thing worth while in this world, and who carries out his belief with himself as subject. He is conservative in his ideas and fights to uphold the landmarks of the fathers. It is a symbol of Exertion.
Isidore Kozminsky, Zodiacal Symbology (1917) · public domain
Janduz
“A donkey is tethered to a windmill.”
Submissive, unambitious, and fatalistic character. One is resigned to follow the beaten path and to relegate personal aspirations on the back burner. For instance, one takes on the…
Janduz, Les 360 degres du zodiaque (1938) · excerpt
Matthew
““OPPOSITION””
A very good mind, if balance of chart is favorable the native may do some very constructive work. Otherwise they are given to changeable and contradictory nations or…
Matthew, degree keywords · excerpt
Leinbach
This degree has a Taurus-like influence on Libra. There is a mighty and steadfast strength which shows more holding power than flexibility. There is also a peaceful harmony…
Esther Leinbach, Degrees of the Zodiac (1973) · excerpt
Weber
Touchy, sensitive Cancer with Libra in the Gemini decant is often reluctant to move and remains undecided. Often self-contradictory, and very changeable. Short attention span, but good with…
Weber, degree notes · excerpt
Muir
A sympathetic listener to the troubles of others but a believer in work as the solution to most problems.
Ada Muir, The Degrees of the Zodiac (1928) · public domain
Cochrane
Warm and kind. Good understanding of the inner, emotional needs of people. Successful in vocational pursuits. (AQU-5-LEO, CAN-10-CAP)
David Cochrane, degree notes · excerpt
Bardon
“Merki”
All animals living in the water and their propagation are under the competence of this head. Merki is the protector of all fishermen on earth. He is responsible…
Franz Bardon, The Practice of Magical Evocation (1956), the 360 heads · excerpt