17th degree of Virgo
Sabian symbol
“A volcanic eruption.”
The explosive energy of long-repressed contents of the subconscious.
Sepharial
“An old man cutting grapes in a vineyard.”
It denotes a person of an industrious, watchful and prudent nature, who will work with an eye to the future, and will exercise providence over his means. In old age he will reap the reward of a steadfast industry, and gather in the fruits of foresight and care. It is a degree of PRUDENCE.
Sepharial, La Volasfera (1898) · public domain
Charubel
“A person being carried by four men in a sedan chair.”
A favorite of fortune, he will have the good luck to accumulate wealth; will he endowed with good parts, and possessed of numerous accomplishments. But his idleness and characteristic sloth may render him a useless member of society, and, as a consequence, self-indulgence may prove his ruin.
Charubel, The Degrees of the Zodiac Symbolised (1898) · public domain
Kozminsky
“An astrologer seated at a desk, his head resting on his left hand, judging a nativity.”
Denotes a student of the prophetic and curious arts who will command respect, one of skilled judgment and dignified bearing, devoid of pride and littleness. He will prove a trusted guide, especially to the masses, from whom he benefits. It is a symbol of Foreknowing.
Isidore Kozminsky, Zodiacal Symbology (1917) · public domain
Janduz
“In a public place decorated for some festivity, several men debate around a table while two dogs are racing.”
Sociable, sincere, and fickle character. One is more suitable for teamwork rather than for solitary effort. Good friends abound, and establishing punctual associations with them is very profitable.…
Janduz, Les 360 degres du zodiaque (1938) · excerpt
Henson
Business; acting; the back; Christian ministers; a degree of symbolism; industrious and just with many accomplishments; often accumulates wealth; interested in philosophy; the outer planets are more favorable…
Henson, degree notes · excerpt
Matthew
““PRUDENCE””
Industrious and just, with many accomplishments. Interested in philosophy, often accumulates wealth.
Matthew, degree keywords · excerpt
Leinbach
People of this degree might be considered the salt of the earth. They provide that indescribable quality which the rest of us could not live without. However, most…
Esther Leinbach, Degrees of the Zodiac (1973) · excerpt
Weber
Gemini dissolves and diversifies productive efforts of wholesome Capricorn of the previous degree, creating an explosive conflict between Virgo practicality and Gemini desire to never say no. Perhaps…
Weber, degree notes · excerpt
Muir
One who able to contact Divine truths, spreads these among the masses of man kind.
Ada Muir, The Degrees of the Zodiac (1928) · public domain
Cochrane
Humanistic, humanitarian, progressive. Original and lively imagination. Generous and giving. (LIB-2-PIS, AQU-6-CAN)
David Cochrane, degree notes · excerpt
Bardon
“Rotor”
is a master of fantastic vision. Under his competence come all sagas, fairytales and stories. This head inspires all thoses poets and writers who are occupied with the…
Franz Bardon, The Practice of Magical Evocation (1956), the 360 heads · excerpt