5th degree of Taurus
Sabian symbol
“A widow at an open grave.”
The impermanence of all material and social bonds.
What the readers share
2 readers see wood · 2 readers see grazing · 2 readers see benevolent
Sepharial
“A man of benevolent countenance stands near to a cottage chopping wood. Around him are orchards well filled with fruit. Near to him is a sheep grazing.”
It denotes a person of a contented, happy disposition, a friend of Nature and well beloved of her. A man of natural goodwill, whose labor is, its own reward, whose wealth is his own contentment, and whose ambitions are fulfilled with the day. It is a degree of HEART-WEALTH.
Sepharial, La Volasfera (1898) · public domain
Charubel
“A boat on a large lake, it might be a big river; two men are rowing in it.”
Denotes a person fond of company and of changes; a speculative bent of mind and fond of adventure.
Charubel, The Degrees of the Zodiac Symbolised (1898) · public domain
Kozminsky
“Two young men carrying huge bunches of large grapes on a pole between them, giving”
freely of the fruit to troops of children. Denotes one who will gain greatly through his own efforts and perseverance, and who will be blessed. He will bring happiness to, and relieve the burden of, many, accounting it pleasure. Thus will he draw unto himself the good thoughts and prayers of others. It is a symbol of Benefaction.
Isidore Kozminsky, Zodiacal Symbology (1917) · public domain
Janduz
“A benevolent-looking man chops wood. He is surrounded by an orchard with trees loaded with fruits, a meadow with ewes grazing, and a shed in which an ox is resting.”
Peaceful, patient, and generous character. One is aware of one's strength and uses it purposefully. Success can be achieved in agriculture, arboriculture, or animal husbandry. This degree indicates…
Janduz, Les 360 degres du zodiaque (1938) · excerpt
Henson
Work needing delicacy and skill, founder of a seat, the seat of law; rules reptiles and sense of touch; things that are done in a secretive way; use…
Henson, degree notes · excerpt
Matthew
““TOUCH””
This area of Taurus, Scorpio rules reptiles and the sense of touch. Sometimes denotes things that are done in a secretive way, or the use of a fictitious…
Matthew, degree keywords · excerpt
Leinbach
An overly masculine influence which does not contribute to a happy marriage. Subject to decalcification of the body as well as the things he builds which are too…
Esther Leinbach, Degrees of the Zodiac (1973) · excerpt
Weber
A thoughtful naturalist pondering the fate of nature and the world - Sagittarius and Taurus together. Hospitable, meditative, relaxed, capable of hard work and accomplishments in challenging tasks.…
Weber, degree notes · excerpt
Muir
One who gains through his own efforts. A philosopher or student of the occult sciences who inspires and teaches many.
Ada Muir, The Degrees of the Zodiac (1928) · public domain
Cochrane
Highly intelligent; original thoughts and actions. Aptitude for sciences and business. (TAU-1-GEM, AQU-10-PIS)
David Cochrane, degree notes · excerpt
Cochrane
Highly intelligent; original thoughts and actions. Aptitude for sciences and business.
David Cochrane, degree notes · excerpt
Bardon
“Nasi”
cangivethe magician good advice, either by himself or by his subordinates, on how he 'can make his life agreeable and full of pleasure by various improvements. Nasi tells…
Franz Bardon, The Practice of Magical Evocation (1956), the 360 heads · excerpt