2nd degree of Taurus
Sabian symbol
“An electrical storm.”
The cosmic power able to transform all the implications of natural existence.
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Sepharial
“A man lying up on the ground in the last moments of life. The Sun is setting amid clouds.”
It denotes one for whom life will be a severe lesson; whose ambition is likely to outstrip his power; one who will attempt great his discomfiture; whose efforts will prove futile, and whose hopes a will vanish as the clouds. It is a degree of SELF-PRESERVATION.
Sepharial, La Volasfera (1898) · public domain
Charubel
“A large figure 2 comas before my vision.”
Denotes that he, or she, born under this degree will live alone, isolated, mentally; not in sympathy with the present state of things.
Charubel, The Degrees of the Zodiac Symbolised (1898) · public domain
Kozminsky
“A heart crowned on the summit of a barren rock jutting out of the ocean—a bevy of white”
seabirds speeding towards it from the east in crescent form. Denotes one capable of immense sacrifices who surrenders self, expecting no reward. The life will be often lonely, but ever threatened by storms. In the end wisdom and worth will triumph and the second half of life brings good promise. It is a symbol of Devotion.
Isidore Kozminsky, Zodiacal Symbology (1917) · public domain
Janduz
“A dying man lies on the ground under the beams of the sunset. A half-naked woman passes by, limply reclining on a small chariot pulled by a horse.”
Lazy, passive, and weak character. Ambitions are overwhelming and out of proportion. This is the reason why any effort remains useless. It is necessary to set oneself goals…
Janduz, Les 360 degres du zodiaque (1938) · excerpt
Henson
Magic; a pleasing personality; a person who is above petty things; loyal and serious-minded; some interest in occultism; magnanimous; opening of throat.
Henson, degree notes · excerpt
Matthew
““MAGNANIMOUS””
This degree promises a pleasing personality. A person above petty things. Loyal and serious minded, with some interest in Occultism.
Matthew, degree keywords · excerpt
Leinbach
This degree is not a decisive one although it gives a strong will and a desire to protect the ego at all cost. There is also a capacity…
Esther Leinbach, Degrees of the Zodiac (1973) · excerpt
Weber
Delicate Pisces and brave, fiery, dominating Leo do not mix particularly well here. Love nature is exaggerated, over-dependent or attached to family or religious beliefs, and physically slow,…
Weber, degree notes · excerpt
Muir
One who counts no sacrifices vain if there by be many obtain a fuller knowledge of life a inner mysteries.
Ada Muir, The Degrees of the Zodiac (1928) · public domain
Cochrane
Inner strength and intensity, yet a warm and kind way of expressing himself. Deeply loving and magnetic. (ARI-12-TAU, SCO-7-SAG)
David Cochrane, degree notes · excerpt
Cochrane
Inner strength and intensity, yet a warm and kind way of expressing himself. Deeply loving and magnetic.
David Cochrane, degree notes · excerpt
Bardon
“Molabeda”
If the magician wants to get into contact with this head, he will be taught by him how, by application of the electric fluid, in connection with the…
Franz Bardon, The Practice of Magical Evocation (1956), the 360 heads · excerpt