12th degree of Pisces
Sabian symbol
“In the sanctuary of an occult brotherhood, newly initiated members are being examined and their character tested.”
The ever-repeated challenge presented to the individual by the group in which he has claimed acceptance - the challenge to prove himself and his ability to assume responsibility effectively.
Sepharial
“A truncated cone.”
This indicates one who has undoubted aspirations and will rise to a good position, although when that position is assured there will be danger of a sudden cessation of fortune, and his life may thereafter continue to be filled with troubles and vexations. On the other hand, there will be some born under this degree who will give promise of high attainments, and who will be cut off in the midst of their career. In either case the. pinnacle and end of their ambitions will never be reached. Therefore let such aim higher than they mean to hit, or yet remain contented. It is a degree of CURTAILMENT.
Sepharial, La Volasfera (1898) · public domain
Charubel
“A very large disk consisting of circles of light with dark gray interspaces. These circles resemble wheels within wheels, which I find on closer examination to be spiral, all revolving.”
This symbol contains far more than I am able to express in words. First of all, this native cannot live and have his being upon those ordinary lines along which the multitude are eagerly rushing. Secondly, his or her early life will be passed a mid considerable confusion, attended with much apparent contradiction. He may seek to do as others do, but it will not answer. Next, he is inclined to give up in despair, but just at that critical moment an inspiration fires his inner self, a new light develops, he gets out of those dark interspaces where possibly he may have been floundering about for years, on to the circle or revolving light. Henceforth he is on his groove and is carried onward and upward. His path is the path of the just that shines brighter and brighter unto the perfect day.
Charubel, The Degrees of the Zodiac Symbolised (1898) · public domain
Kozminsky
“An author with his head in his hands, a rejected manuscript and a lady’s photograph on a”
table before him. Denotes one of literary or artistic ability who attains a degree of reputation and esteem, but who is tempted by the smiles of alluring love. He will reach a stage when he will be compelled to decide between two mistresses, one as insistent as the other. It is a symbol of Intricacy.
Isidore Kozminsky, Zodiacal Symbology (1917) · public domain
Henson
Astrology (circle activities, astronomers, astrologers); not a powerful degree; sometimes a man who “misses the boat” or one who fails to accomplish the things he has the ability…
Henson, degree notes · excerpt
Matthew
““CURTAILMENT””
Sometimes a man who misses the boat, or one who fails to accomplish the things which he has the ability to do. This is not a powerful degree.
Matthew, degree keywords · excerpt
Leinbach
For some reason this tends to be an ominous degree. It is not a powerful degree but often the natives fall short of their ability and willingness to…
Esther Leinbach, Degrees of the Zodiac (1973) · excerpt
Weber
Pisces represents the future - the unformed, illusionary, conceptual, “growing”, and is often misunderstood or not-yet-ready to be accepted. Libra/Aries influence here is instinctive and creative, but also…
Weber, degree notes · excerpt
Muir
Emotive and mediumistic with literary or artistic ability. Very devoted to a person or a cause.
Ada Muir, The Degrees of the Zodiac (1928) · public domain
Cochrane
Good at detailed, creative work, e.g. sewing. At times too critical of others. Works well with children. Interested in nutrition. (LEO-6-CAN, VIR-7-LEO)
David Cochrane, degree notes · excerpt
Bardon
“Hagomi”
reveals to the magician quabbalistic methods, regarding mental wandering and the elevation into other spheres that lie outside our planetary system. In these spheres the magician will acquire…
Franz Bardon, The Practice of Magical Evocation (1956), the 360 heads · excerpt