20th degree of Scorpio
Sabian symbol
“A woman draws away two dark curtains closing the entrance to a sacred pathway.”
The revelation to the human consciousness of what lies beyond dualistic knowledge.
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Sepharial
“A Sun that is rising upon the ocean water.”
This symbol is indicative of a mind that is given to restlessness and travel for the sake of discovery. The rising of the Sun is a symbol of elevation and coming honor, while the ceaseless motion of the waters denotes many changes and long voyages, especially in the direction of the Orient. There both fortune and distinction will a wait him and in some field of exploration and discovery he will become celebrated. It is a degree of ILLUMINATION.
Sepharial, La Volasfera (1898) · public domain
Charubel
“Two mew fencing with swords.”
A duelist; a pugilist, a gymnast; one who would not admit an equal; a very formidable kind of opponent.
Charubel, The Degrees of the Zodiac Symbolised (1898) · public domain
Kozminsky
“A handsome boy, climbing up a ladder, looking upwards to the heavens.”
Denotes one especially favored and of magnetic personality who raises himself by his own efforts and indomitable mind. He gains by right, scorning base and unworthy actions, and gains in spite of obstacles which are raised against him. He brings to others pleasure and help. It is a symbol of Determination.
Isidore Kozminsky, Zodiacal Symbology (1917) · public domain
Janduz
“On the seashore, a man riding a camel gazes in amazement at the sun rising over the horizon.”
Proud, independent, and fair character attracted to oriental matters. Success and fame can be achieved in politics and/or reforms and discoveries, particularly if the Sun is strong in…
Janduz, Les 360 degres du zodiaque (1938) · excerpt
Henson
A degree of avidity; symbolically; “the full price”: reputedly the most adverse degree:(Charubel): “The cursed degree of the so-called cursed sign”); a crucial point in the war between…
Henson, degree notes · excerpt
Leinbach
Much Martian activity to be found here resulting in violence. He seems not to lack courage, however his taste for violent conflict is obvious. The mental ability may…
Esther Leinbach, Degrees of the Zodiac (1973) · excerpt
Weber
Daring Sagittarius and earthy Taurus combine here - more settled than previous fire-breathing degrees. Favors social advancement, often responsible decision making positions, if held in place long enough…
Weber, degree notes · excerpt
Muir
Very affectionate, but battled by many obstacles in early life from which he extricates himself through his indomitable will and courage.
Ada Muir, The Degrees of the Zodiac (1928) · public domain
Cochrane
Speaking or singing talent. Enjoys sharing ideas with others. Has many interests, including art, music, and psychology. (SCO-1-GEM, TAU-7-SAG)
David Cochrane, degree notes · excerpt
Bardon
“Nagar”
Similar to Panari, this head, too, will teach the magician to make various medicines from the most diverse types of metals and their combinations. Nagar is a great…
Franz Bardon, The Practice of Magical Evocation (1956), the 360 heads · excerpt