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crimsoncurrentSymbolic interpretation of 15° Taurus
The Sabian/Bovee symbol you cited — “Head covered with a rakish silk hat, muffled against the cold, a man braves a storm” — is about enduring hardship, protection, resilience in adversity, and facing a harsh environment with determination. In mundane or event astrology, it can be read as:
A lone individual confronting a turbulent, hostile environment
Personal courage in the face of overwhelming force or cold institutional power
A struggle not just for survival, but to protect others amid danger
🔗 How this connects to Pretti’s story
Applying that symbolism to the shooting of Alex Pretti:
Pretti was an individual confronting a situation that had grown extremely tense and hostile — the “storm” symbolically represents the broader environment of escalating federal enforcement and community resistance in Minneapolis.
He was reportedly trying to help others (filming, intervening, shielding a woman) at the moment of the fatal encounter, echoing the theme of braving danger to face harsh conditions with purpose — much like the man in the symbolic image standing against a storm.
The “muffled against the cold” aspect can mirror how individuals like Pretti may feel isolated or underprepared against better-equipped federal forces, yet still choose to stand their ground.
🧠 Summary
So if you’re exploring this degree from a symbolic or astrological lens — rather than strictly empirical — the 15° Taurus image resonates with the narrative of someone confronting overwhelming institutional force, bracing through a metaphorical “storm,” and standing for others even under threat. Pretti’s actions in the moments before his death, as captured in video and witness accounts, can be seen as reflecting that thematic confrontation between an individual and the forces around him.
Let me know if you’d like a more detailed symbolic breakdown or a different angle (e.g., psychological or predictive astrology) on this degree and event.
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how does bovee describe the 15th degree as in all signs or in modes such as cardinal
Good question — Bovée is not sign-literal in the Sabian way. She treats degrees as structural positions, and then lets the sign and mode modify how that structure expresses.
Bovée’s core idea of the 15th degree (in any sign)
Across all signs, the 15th degree is a stress–testing degree:
A point of exposure to external conditions
The native/event is no longer protected
One must adapt, endure, or brace against forces beyond personal control
It shows how something holds together under pressure
In short:
The 15th degree tests resilience.
It is not about comfort or initiation — it’s about standing one’s ground when circumstances turn hostile.
How the 15th degree works by mode
🔥 Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn)
Bovée theme: Initiative under strain
Action taken in difficult or worsening conditions
Decisions made while under pressure
Often shows political, leadership, or authority figures acting in a crisis
Can indicate provocation → escalation
Cardinal 15° often correlates with:
Public confrontations
State force vs individual action
“Someone takes a stand and consequences follow”
🌱 Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius)
Bovée theme: Endurance against overwhelming force
Holding position rather than advancing
Loyalty, stubbornness, or moral resolve
A person or situation refuses to yield
Can indicate martyrdom, sacrifice, or being overpowered
This is where “braving the storm” symbolism fits perfectly — especially in Taurus or Scorpio.
🌬️ Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces)
Bovée theme: Adaptation under stress
Navigating chaos
Trying to stay functional in instability
Mental, legal, or narrative pressure
Often shows confusion, mixed signals, or misinformation
Mutable 15° is less about standing firm and more about surviving shifting conditions.
Why 15° Taurus is especially stark
Taurus is Fixed Earth — survival, body, territory, values.
So Bovée’s 15° Taurus specifically describes:
Physical exposure
A person caught in material danger
An imbalance of power where force meets resistance
Someone standing their ground when retreat might have been safer
That’s why this degree repeatedly shows up in:
Policing or state-force incidents
Deaths involving restraint or immobility
Situations where the body becomes the battleground
Bottom line (Bovée-style)
The 15th degree shows what happens when reality turns harsh — and how the subject responds.
Cardinal acts.
Fixed endures.
Mutable adapts.
The Sabian/Bovee symbol you cited — “Head covered with a rakish silk hat, muffled against the cold, a man braves a storm” — is about enduring hardship, protection, resilience in adversity, and facing a harsh environment with determination. In mundane or event astrology, it can be read as:
A lone individual confronting a turbulent, hostile environment
Personal courage in the face of overwhelming force or cold institutional power
A struggle not just for survival, but to protect others amid danger
🔗 How this connects to Pretti’s story
Applying that symbolism to the shooting of Alex Pretti:
Pretti was an individual confronting a situation that had grown extremely tense and hostile — the “storm” symbolically represents the broader environment of escalating federal enforcement and community resistance in Minneapolis.
He was reportedly trying to help others (filming, intervening, shielding a woman) at the moment of the fatal encounter, echoing the theme of braving danger to face harsh conditions with purpose — much like the man in the symbolic image standing against a storm.
The “muffled against the cold” aspect can mirror how individuals like Pretti may feel isolated or underprepared against better-equipped federal forces, yet still choose to stand their ground.
🧠 Summary
So if you’re exploring this degree from a symbolic or astrological lens — rather than strictly empirical — the 15° Taurus image resonates with the narrative of someone confronting overwhelming institutional force, bracing through a metaphorical “storm,” and standing for others even under threat. Pretti’s actions in the moments before his death, as captured in video and witness accounts, can be seen as reflecting that thematic confrontation between an individual and the forces around him.
Let me know if you’d like a more detailed symbolic breakdown or a different angle (e.g., psychological or predictive astrology) on this degree and event.
======================================================================
how does bovee describe the 15th degree as in all signs or in modes such as cardinal
Good question — Bovée is not sign-literal in the Sabian way. She treats degrees as structural positions, and then lets the sign and mode modify how that structure expresses.
Bovée’s core idea of the 15th degree (in any sign)
Across all signs, the 15th degree is a stress–testing degree:
A point of exposure to external conditions
The native/event is no longer protected
One must adapt, endure, or brace against forces beyond personal control
It shows how something holds together under pressure
In short:
The 15th degree tests resilience.
It is not about comfort or initiation — it’s about standing one’s ground when circumstances turn hostile.
How the 15th degree works by mode
🔥 Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn)
Bovée theme: Initiative under strain
Action taken in difficult or worsening conditions
Decisions made while under pressure
Often shows political, leadership, or authority figures acting in a crisis
Can indicate provocation → escalation
Cardinal 15° often correlates with:
Public confrontations
State force vs individual action
“Someone takes a stand and consequences follow”
🌱 Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius)
Bovée theme: Endurance against overwhelming force
Holding position rather than advancing
Loyalty, stubbornness, or moral resolve
A person or situation refuses to yield
Can indicate martyrdom, sacrifice, or being overpowered
This is where “braving the storm” symbolism fits perfectly — especially in Taurus or Scorpio.
🌬️ Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces)
Bovée theme: Adaptation under stress
Navigating chaos
Trying to stay functional in instability
Mental, legal, or narrative pressure
Often shows confusion, mixed signals, or misinformation
Mutable 15° is less about standing firm and more about surviving shifting conditions.
Why 15° Taurus is especially stark
Taurus is Fixed Earth — survival, body, territory, values.
So Bovée’s 15° Taurus specifically describes:
Physical exposure
A person caught in material danger
An imbalance of power where force meets resistance
Someone standing their ground when retreat might have been safer
That’s why this degree repeatedly shows up in:
Policing or state-force incidents
Deaths involving restraint or immobility
Situations where the body becomes the battleground
Bottom line (Bovée-style)
The 15th degree shows what happens when reality turns harsh — and how the subject responds.
Cardinal acts.
Fixed endures.
Mutable adapts.