Sunday, July 22, 2012

Sabian Symbols - 360 Degrees of Insights

Every sign of the zodiac is associated with a symbol. Aries is The Ram, Taurus is The Bull and so forth. Knowing what a sign's symbol is gives instant insight into the meaning of the sign. A ram can bash through obstacles with his horns and likewise, Aries people are known for not letting any hurdle hold them back either. Bulls have a reputation for being quiet, calm creatures unless aroused. Similarly Taurus folk are considered to be the most patient and placid of the entire zodiac - unless they're pushed, at which point they behave like the bull in the china shop. The point is memorizing the symbols can give you a terrific quick start to understanding the signs. Now as most people interested in astrology already know the symbols for the signs, this week I am going to take things up a notch and introduce the symbols for the degrees of each sign, The Sabian Symbols. 

The origin of the Sabian Symbols in our time dates back to 1925 when Marc Edmund Jones, an astrologer and author of many classic astrology textbooks, and the clairvoyant Elsie Wheeler spent on incredible day together where she channeled all 360 images (12 signs x 30 degrees = 360 symbols) and he recorded her visions. They believed the information originated with a group known as The Brothers who called themselves Sabians and lived in Mesopotamia centuries ago.

This was not the first time an attempt was made to match a symbol with each astrological degree but these Sabian Symbols have proven over time to so often be appropriate and meaningful that now all serious students of astrology acknowledge their authenticity. 

Sabian Symbols come in handy when one is trying to sum up how a particular astrological configuration might actually manifest. You may know a person was born on a certain date with a certain sign but what does it actually mean? Jesus Christ's birthday is celebrated on December 25th. The Sabian Symbol for that day is "The human soul, in its eagerness for new experience seeks embodiment." Knowing this might lead to some interesting conversations about why Jesus came to earth and what was his true mission - perhaps to show humanity a whole new way of experiencing life? Knowing the symbol for this - or any date - can inspire new ideas and new perspectives. Perhaps knowing the image for the day will cause you to recognize a significance to events you might not have noticed before.

I usually look at the Sabian Symbols for the moon phases. For the new moon last week it seems it was sadly appropriate. At 27 degrees Cancer the Sabian Symbol was "A violent storm in a residential canyon filled with valuable homes." I see this as predicting the tragic events in Aurora where people trapped in a theatre - a canyon - were victims of the shooter's violent emotional storm.

This story of this tragedy seems to evolve in the weeks ahead. This coming Thursday, July 26, the first quarter moon will be at 4 degrees Scorpio. The Sabian Symbol pictures "A youth holding a lighted candle in a devotional ritual and gains a sense of the great 'other world'." Perhaps we will we be seeing our country drawing together in rituals of prayer for the victims and awareness of the spiritual world beyond this one.

The Sabian Symbol for the August 1 full moon at 11 Aquarius will be "During a silent hour, a man receives a new inspiration which may change his life." How amazing is the pattern we're seeing developing here! Could this be a sign that out of this horrific attack will come meditation and soul searching and possibly change?

August 9, the final moon phase, the 3/4 moon - which I find to be just as significant as the full moon for bringing intentions into manifestation - will be at 18 Taurus. The Sabian Symbol for this degree is "A woman airing an old bag through a sunny window to give it air and sunshine." Wow, sounds like here will have some opportunity to put the new inspirations into action. Cleaning out old attitudes, renewal, bringing in the light. I sure hope so.

I have used the shootings in Colorado and the potential we have now as a nation to come together for prayer and transformation to illustrate the possible meanings of these Sabian Symbols. However you may also find the images resonate with events going on in your own personal life story too. You may find this month has brought emotional tensions to the forefront which can now be dispersed with prayer and renewal. You may find it beneficial to do the things described by the symbols on the days of the moon phases:
July 26, first quarter moon: Light a candle and tune in to the great "other world".
August 1: full moon: Spend an hour in silence, honor new insights.
August 9: Shake out the old bags and carpets and let the sunshine in!

Give me a call to learn the meanings of your personal Sabian Symbols - the images describing the day you were born.
Rosada





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Rosada, EXT 2340
CertifiedPsychics.com

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