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The Sabian symbol for 1° Libra—"In a collection of perfect specimens of many biological forms, a butterfly displays the beauty of its wings, its body impaled by a fine dart"—archetypally evokes the shadow of pursuing flawless harmony, beauty, or ideals at a destructive price. In mundane astrology (collective/national/global events), this can manifest as societal or institutional overreach in the name of perfection, preservation, or balance, often leading to stagnation, sacrifice, or harm.

Here are illustrative EXAMPLES (drawing from archetypal interpretations, including Blain Bovee's emphasis on selective idealization and costly fixation; some are historical correlations where this degree was activated in relevant charts, others hypothetical but aligned with the symbol's energy):Cultural/Artistic Objectification and Loss of Vitality
Museums or collections "pinning" beautiful artifacts for public display, removing them from living cultural contexts. For instance, debates over repatriation of treasures (e.g., Elgin Marbles or Benin Bronzes) highlight beauty preserved perfectly in Western institutions but at the fatal cost of disconnecting them from their origins—stagnating cultural evolution and victimizing source communities through historical exploitation.

Political or Diplomatic "Frozen" Ideals
Peace treaties or alliances that impose an idealized harmony, sacrificing dynamic freedom or growth. Post-WWI Versailles Treaty aimed for "perfect" balance but rigidly "impaled" nations with reparations and borders, breeding resentment and setting the stage for further conflict—relationships (international) harmed in pursuit of an unattainable ideal stability.

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Beauty Standards and Societal Victimization

Collective obsession with perfected images in media/fashion, leading to widespread harm. The rise of airbrushed or surgically enhanced ideals "pins down" natural beauty, objectifying individuals (especially women) and contributing to mental health crises, eating disorders, or exploitative industries—evolution toward authentic self-expression stifled for a static, fatal "perfection."


Scientific/Environmental Preservation at a Cost

Endangered species or specimens collected and displayed (literally pinned butterflies in natural history exhibits), prioritizing educational or aesthetic ideals over living freedom. This mirrors conservation efforts that captive-breed animals for "perfect" display but risk genetic stagnation or loss of wild vitality—destructive analysis in the name of knowledge.
Relational or Social Scandals Involving Idealized Sacrifice
High-profile cases where partnerships (personal or public) are frozen for appearances, harming participants. Think of royal or celebrity unions maintained for "perfect" public image despite personal suffering, or institutional cover-ups criticizing/devastating individuals to preserve an idealized facade (e.g., scandals in religious or artistic circles exposing objectification).

When a key planet (e.g., Sun, Moon, or Venus) hits 1° Libra in ingress charts or event horoscopes, these themes can emerge prominently in public affairs—often as cautionary tales of hubris in chasing balance. The "dart" suggests precise, intellectual critique that kills potential if unchecked. Bovee-style views encourage seeing the duality: beauty immortalized, but at what price?

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Phase 37. The Big Picture (Aleph Nun Yud)

Angel: ANIEL (AH-nee-EL) Breaking the Circle

Libra 1. An apothecary shop in which herbal concoctions and other medicines appear as needed. (Omega Symbol) Manifesting/Experimental

(Degree Angel: Aniel (AH-nee-EL) The Big Picture, Breaking the Circle)

Desire and need combined with pure intent can create their own fulfillment spontaneously. The secret here is that the point of power is in the present, which is beyond the fear (whose roots are always in the past) and hope (which focuses on the future). You have the power of spontaneous manifestation of the exact energy that the present calls for.

The Chandra Symbol for this degree is “A group of fat Italian ladies preparing bread.” This degree has an ability to find the easiest most direct ways of relating to the world around it, and to other people in particular. It wants everyone to feel nourished, included, and to have a good time. It mixes so very well with all other types of energies and degrees, and functions as a kind of lubricant that makes everything run more smoothly through an ease of connecting that is inviting. It has about it a simple and elusive beauty, that, like the medicines of the Omega Symbol can mutate into what will best serve the purpose of enhancing interaction.

Pleiadian Symbol: A butterfly becoming transparent, its wings shimmering with rainbow colors.

Azoth Symbol: Tall, thin men traveling on unicycles.

Seed degree: Aries 7. An old man admiring a portrait of himself as a youth. (Omega Symbol). Appreciating the processes wrought by time, we eventually are able to overcome the constraints of time, and to find that what we need is distant in neither time nor space.

A double-headed eagle, the heads face in opposite directions. (Chandra Symbol). When we come to understand the dualistic nature of power, we are inclined to work with others in bringing nourishment to those immediately around us.

Fulfillment degree: Aries 16. To rejuvenate himself a man is partially buried in the earth. (Omega Symbol). The gifts bestowed on us by the spiritual light are used to help us connect more harmoniously to the earthly realm.

Three sculptured birds: one black marble, one white marble, one solid gold. (Chandra Symbol). Through giving to others and helping to meet their needs our life takes on greater freedom and meaning in all ways.

20° Aries / 20° Libra, which complete the cardinal mechanism (initiation vs judgment).

Good — this completes the cardinal engine.
What matters here is function, not poetry.

20° Aries vs 20° Libra

This axis is initiation vs judgment, and at 20° it becomes commitment under scrutiny.

20° Aries — forced initiation

(Bovée treats this degree as action taken because waiting is no longer possible.)

Core function:
👉 Act first. Consequences follow.

Decision is made in the heat of pressure

Independence asserted even if ill-timed

Momentum overrides reflection

Action creates a chain reaction

This is not courage for its own sake — it’s compelled action.

Think:

launching something before conditions are ideal

moving first to avoid being cornered

choosing motion over vulnerability

20° Libra — enforced judgment

(Bovée frames this as the weighing point where neutrality collapses.)

Core function:
👉 A verdict must be rendered.

Balance gives way to decision

Someone is declared right or wrong

A relationship, contract, or case is ruled upon

Appearances, fairness, and precedent dominate

Libra here does not hesitate — it judges.

Structural contrast
20° Aries 20° Libra
Initiates under pressure Judges under pressure
Acts to avoid paralysis Decides to restore order
Creates the situation Defines the outcome
Personal risk accepted Collective fairness enforced
“I move now” “This is the ruling”
How they complete the cardinal mechanism

Put all four together:

Aries (20°) starts the chain

Cancer (20°) carries it through constrained channels

Libra (20°) evaluates and rules

Capricorn (20°) enforces and locks it in

This is why 20° cardinal so often marks:

irreversible events

public decisions

moments history cannot rewind

Real-world illustration

A classic sequence:

20° Aries — a bold or pressured action is taken

20° Cancer — people adjust emotionally and practically

20° Libra — courts/media/public opinion judge it

20° Capricorn — authority formalizes the outcome

Once this wheel turns, there is no reset.

Bottom line

20° Aries lights the fuse.
20° Libra decides who bears the consequence.

Together, they ensure that action becomes accountable — which is why these degrees are so volatile in T-squares and crosses.

If you want, next we can:

apply this four-degree engine to a specific event or chart, or

look at why 19–21° cardinal repeats in crises, which Bovée explicitly warned about.

Libra 20: A Jewish Rabbi In A Tiny Room Full Of Manuscripts And Books, Performing His Duty.

Exactly — and this is classic Bovée, not metaphorical fluff. At 20° Libra, the symbol shows judgment under constraint, duty under pressure, and responsibility borne through careful procedure. Let’s break it down in cardinal T-square context, contrasting it with the other 20° cardinals.

20° Libra — “A Jewish Rabbi in a Tiny Room Full of Manuscripts and Books, Performing His Duty”
1️⃣ Core function

Judgment and duty under constraint

The Rabbi is surrounded by tools of knowledge and responsibility

Actions are governed by rules, ethics, and accumulated wisdom

Personal comfort or emotion is secondary

In a T-square:

Libra doesn’t hesitate or negotiate endlessly

It decides, archives, or rules

It ensures that Aries’ initiation + Cancer’s adjustment are formally recognized and given moral or legal weight

2️⃣ Constraint and focus

Tiny room → limitation of space/resources

Manuscripts → accumulated knowledge, precedent, duty

The lesson: decision and accountability happen in a confined, high-responsibility context

This is why 20° Libra is so critical in a cardinal cross:

Aries starts

Cancer carries

Libra evaluates

Capricorn enforces

Libra ensures the ethical and procedural dimensions are honored before Capricorn acts.

3️⃣ Emphasis on ethics over emotion

Unlike Cancer, which moves through constrained channels guided by instinct and survival

Unlike Aries, which acts impulsively under pressure

Libra weighs, judges, and codifies responsibility

This is why public crises often stall at 20° Libra until formal evaluation occurs.

4️⃣ Real-world expression

Legal review before implementation

Ethical audit of a decision already made

Formal judgment on something that has momentum

The moment the system says:

“This is correct, and this is how it will proceed”

Even if emotionally inconvenient, the decision is binding.

5️⃣ Contrasted to 20° Aries / Cancer / Capricorn
Degree Function Role in T-square
20° Aries Initiation under pressure Sparks chain reaction
20° Cancer Adjustment under constraint Carries motion safely, absorbs risk
20° Libra Ethical/structured judgment Confirms consequences, validates process
20° Capricorn Enforcement Locks result into place, authority executes

✅ Bottom line:
20° Libra is the duty-bearing, rule-enforcing checkpoint of the 20° cardinal mechanism.
It’s where initiation and adjustment meet the system of accountability, ensuring that the event or action cannot simply be undone.

If you want, we can now map all four 20° cardinal symbols onto a modern event (like a court ruling or accident) to see the full machinery in action. That really brings Bovée’s degrees alive.

Do you want me to do that?

Deaf to feedback, inwardly guided

Libra 3° requires temporary blindness to consensus.

Lennon:
Bondi Shooting

followed inner truth even when ridiculed

shifted identities repeatedly

MAN WITH A MISSION

Israel 12 cusp in L.Eclipse trined by Pluto 2 AQ (Independence)

Hostages freed

The Sabian symbol for 28 Libra is "A man in the midst of brightening influences.". This symbol suggests that opportunities for success can be found by acting from a quiet, receptive state, rather than from a discouraged one. It represents the idea of looking up and listening for quiet, uplifting messages or opportunities that may pass you by if you are "hanging your head" in a dejected way.
Theme: Mood clouds.
Core Idea: You can be influenced by your surroundings, but you have the choice to see them as uplifting or as a source of disappointment.
Action: Be attentive and open to subtle opportunities. Success can be achieved by taking a quiet and observant approach, "eyes-up," rather than one of defeat.

50 Hostages released 13/10/25- Event Point

Keywords: Memories and peaceful contemplation. Disconnection
from the past. Concentrating on more immediate circumstances.
Fatigue and the need for rest. Being a spectator rather than a
participant. Being part of an audience. Voyeurism. Turning to
domestic pursuits. Writing one’s memoirs. Nostalgia. Safe ports
or harbors. Retiring from public life.
The Caution: A cop-out, escaping from reality. Relying on past
experiences. A need to defend one’s shoreline. Losing faith
in life. Staring at lost opportunities and times gone by. Not
wanting to contributing any more. Losing interest in the struggle.
Disillusionment. Frustration. Boredom.

(weekly) Synagogue Attack - Mercury

The 7th degree of Libra, as described by the Sabian symbols, is represented by the image of "A woman feeding chickens and protecting them from the hawks." This symbol emphasizes a balance between nurturing and vigilance, highlighting the need to care for what is vulnerable while remaining aware of potential threats. It suggests a dual awareness, attending to the practicalities of life while also being mindful of deeper, more significant aspects.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Dual Awareness:
The symbol represents the ability to focus on both the immediate needs and the larger picture simultaneously.
Nurturing and Protection:

The woman feeding the chickens symbolizes care and provision, while protecting them from hawks represents vigilance and safeguarding.

Balancing the Small and the Great:

It suggests finding a balance between attending to the details of daily life and being aware of the broader context of existence.


Potential for Imbalance:

There's a potential to become overly focused on the details, potentially missing the bigger picture, or to become so fixated on the larger issues that the small things are neglected.

Like a seatbelt?

Pr.Diana -- True Point in 1066 chart


Inner Strength and Resilience:

The symbol can also represent the ability to face challenges and potential dangers with a sense of inner strength and resilience.


The Importance of Focus:

It emphasizes the need to be mindful of one's focus and to avoid being distracted by potential threats or minor details at the expense of the bigger picture.

A GANG OF ROBBERS IN HIDING
Commentary: A ‘Gang of Robbers in Hiding’ is an image of
people, possibly hidden in the shadows, waiting to take advantage
of someone or something. The ‘Robbers’ are watching and waiting
for the appropriate time to come out into the light of day, or it
just might feel as though they are.
Oracle: In your situation, you may feel that you have been
wronged or something has been taken from you. At the moment,
however, because the ‘Robbers are In Hiding’ there is probably
little or no way of finding out who or what is the cause. Check if
you are exposing yourself to being taken advantage of or attacked
in some way. Be careful not to get confused between reality
and paranoia. You could spend your time searching for the real
perpetrators, however a better solution may be to get on with
your life, whilst being mindful that something could go awry.
Perhaps an “authority” of some kind needs to come into play, to
sort things through, to ensure future safety and get life back on
track. This person can be an external party who’s in charge and
powerful in some way, or it can be your own sense of authority
that needs to sort out the facts of what’s really going on. Whatever
happens in this situation, things will most probably come to light
at a later time. This Symbol can point to delusions of someone’s
thought processes. Make sure that there is no undermining of
faith in others by indulging in suspicions that are ungrounded in
reality. Locking out life can lead to feelings of being a prisoner
or result in alienation from others. Sometimes one has to “break
a window” to allow the light to get in. The solution may lie in
taking control of your emotional, mental and physical realities.
If you merely react in a vulnerable and defenseless way, what is
there to deter the ‘Robbers’ from taking advantage of you?
Keywords: Gaining unfair advantage. Robbers and thieves.
Spying. The cold war. Big business ripping off the “little guy”.
People appearing to be something that they are not. Con-men
mentality. Holding up proceedings. Mental attitudes that sabotage,
restrict or control. The need for light. Voyeurism. Gangs. Private
detectives. Ambushes.
The Caution: Gaining unfair advantage at someone else’s
expense. Finding it hard to trust anything. Difficult hidden energy
that may erupt into consciousness. Feeling that someone is going
to “get” you. Hiding in the shadows. Locks and shutters that
prevent true relationship. Unbalanced mental states. Paranoia.
Distrusting life.


Gerry McCann- Cupido/Poseidon

















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Libra 19. An innovative dancer performing a strange ballet. (Omega Symbol) Manifesting/Responsible
(Degree Angel: Mebahiah (me-BA-hee-YAH) Thought Into Action, Intellectual Lucidity)

This degree is aware of the potentials that lie within itself and all of us, and strives to find ways of expressing these that go beyond words. The regularization and standardization of expression can weaken its impact, but when new forms of it are found it can wake the being up to a startling and vivid realization of the pure essence of what is being expressed.

The Chandra Symbol for this degree is “Young boys picking and eating cherries off a tree.” In both these symbols fun is being had, but this degree signifies much more than just having fun. The cherries are nourishing, and the dance is allowing the release of pent up energies that clear and refresh the being. This is a Libra degree of Libra and so carries the quality of Libra doubled. It is also the 17th time a degree sub-ruled by Libra has occurred, 17 being the number of Venus. And so here is a pure and beautiful relating just for the sake of relating that touches us in delightful ways that creates an unwinding of energies which have restricted us, and a reconnection to the inner child.

Pleiadian Symbol: Gypsies holding secret rites at a spring deep in a cave.

Azoth Symbol: A glowing wreath of golden laurel leaves.

Seed degree: Scorpio 13. An acupuncturist who activates points simply by holding a needle above them. (Omega Symbol). Using our intent to move energy opens up new and exciting possibilities of communication.

Someone tells a joke and no one laughs. (Chandra Symbol). When one form of fun doesn't seem to catch on, we find other forms that people can more readily relate to.

Fulfillment degree: Libra 17. The unwrapping of a mummy. (Omega Symbol). Allowing ourselves free, creative, and expressive movement, we unravel the obstructions of our pain body

A very bored woman who is listening but falling asleep. (Chandra Symbol). Staying attuned to that which is simply fun and enjoyable assists us in the rejecting of all meaningless involvements.

Oracle

A dance choreographed for eyeballs, and fingers, and the muscles which cause the hair to stand on end. Jagged, spastic movements help to break the ice and loosen old concepts. It includes glances, running down mountains, and the herding of scarves through wind. Inwardly the troupe of blood corpuscles help to give it a sense of flow, and return. At the end the heart claps wildly.








PORT ARTHUR MASSACRE which lead to Australia’s gun restrictions. This means that the GANG OF ROBBERS IN HIDING was also being highlighted by the Moon’s NODER at Port Arthur.

Libra 4th degree
A GROUP AROUND A CAMPFIRE
COMMON CENTRE
GENERAL INTERPRETATION
Occasioned or called for here is the illumination and warmth that
arises out of any familiar gathering, allowing individual members to
express their true selves without judgment or restriction. Something
or someone whose warmth and brightness attracts others or
whatever is needed, like a beacon beckoning. This is usually made
possible by having some elemental or burning issue that is relevant
and familiar to all concerned. The importance of warmth and
comradeship.
KEEP FOCUSED ON … a real quality about you which gives
heart and focus to any group or project you choose to apply yourself
to.
…what is the common ground or goal, and this will encourage
and reassure all involved. …what-ever provides warmth, light or
centredness.
WATCH OUT FOR … wool-gathering by just chewing the fat; a
vague sense of togetherness.
LOVE/RELATING/SOCIAL
Every relationship, be it between two or many people, requires a
burning issue, warm feeling or illuminating belief that each person can
refer to as a common centre and reason for why there is this coming
together. If you feel cold or left out, it is because you have yet to find
that centre, or more simply: love.
KEEP FOCUSED ON …whatever it is that has meaning and
significance for all concerned, and keep that alive by feeding it and
respecting it – then all concerned will be the happier for it. …
discovering what and where your 'fire' or love is, then you will find
your kindred spirits and lifestyle


WATCH OUT FOR …being averse to sharing what you have with
others for some reason. Unless you show or seek out what has
emotional meaning or social significance for you, you won't have
anyone to share it with and keep it going and growing.
MONEY/WORK/CREATIVITY
Gathering your ideas, creations or co-workers around a central
theme is what the Oracle blesses or suggests here – as too are group
effort or regular get-togethers. …cash flow benefits from keeping
irons in the fire
KEEP FOCUSED ON …whatever it is that inspires and
encourages the various parts to operate as one, and to discuss
matters in a manner that has some ideal that acts as a touchstone for
all concerned. …making others aware of what you have to offer. …
foraging for and fuelling your central and most important ideas and
interests.
WATCH OUT FOR …leaving any ideas, considerations or
individuals 'out in the cold' – this could mean that it is not enough to
come to an agreement or devise a plan that involves only what is
already in front of you. You may have to look around and see what or
who it is you have not included in – and that could be the reason why
you have a problem or no success.
KARMA/ATTITUDE/HEALTH
The state of the 'central generating station' of your life and
personality is the issue here. This can be regarded as your heart,
spirit, passion or anything that burns within you, is centrally important
to you. This 'fire' is like any other fire in that it has to be tended, and
not left to go out, or be substituted with some artificial version of it.
Psychological and physical health depends upon this fire more than
anything else, so it is vitally important that you…
KEEP FOCUSED ON …firstly, what it actually is for you; what
makes you feel warm, positive and purposeful, in touch with the pulse
of life and the creative process. …secondly, where you are in
relationship to it, and how you are expressing it.

WATCH OUT FOR …being averse to sharing what you have with
others for some reason. Unless you show or seek out what has
emotional meaning or social significance for you, you won't have
anyone to share it with and keep it going and growing.
MONEY/WORK/CREATIVITY
Gathering your ideas, creations or co-workers around a central
theme is what the Oracle blesses or suggests here – as too are group
effort or regular get-togethers. …cash flow benefits from keeping
irons in the fire
KEEP FOCUSED ON …whatever it is that inspires and
encourages the various parts to operate as one, and to discuss
matters in a manner that has some ideal that acts as a touchstone for
all concerned. …making others aware of what you have to offer. …
foraging for and fuelling your central and most important ideas and
interests.
WATCH OUT FOR …leaving any ideas, considerations or
individuals 'out in the cold' – this could mean that it is not enough to
come to an agreement or devise a plan that involves only what is
already in front of you. You may have to look around and see what or
who it is you have not included in – and that could be the reason why
you have a problem or no success.
KARMA/ATTITUDE/HEALTH
The state of the 'central generating station' of your life and
personality is the issue here. This can be regarded as your heart,
spirit, passion or anything that burns within you, is centrally important
to you. This 'fire' is like any other fire in that it has to be tended, and
not left to go out, or be substituted with some artificial version of it.
Psychological and physical health depends upon this fire more than
anything else, so it is vitally important that you…
KEEP FOCUSED ON …firstly, what it actually is for you; what
makes you feel warm, positive and purposeful, in touch with the pulse
of life and the creative process. …secondly, where you are in
relationship to it, and how you are expressing it.

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A GROUP OF YOUNG PEOPLE SIT IN
SPIRITUAL COMMUNION AROUND A
CAMPFIRE

Commentary: A ‘Group of Young People Sit in Spiritual Communion
Around a Campfire’ symbolizes the need for connecting with others
who have similar feelings and shared beliefs. The ‘Group of Young
People’ are connected not only through their sense of generation;
they ‘Sit in Spiritual Communion’ and are linked through their
interests, beliefs and stories. Something they believe in has drawn
them together and this can bring a sense of ‘Spiritual Communion’
to each of them. They can each have a common focus that opens
them up to creative and receptive responses.
Oracle: In the situation facing you, there is bound to be a central
issue—the ‘Campfire’—that can bring many people, possibly
everyone, together. There may be a feeling of being “out there”, in
the “wilderness”, but remember that you are not alone. Whether
physically, spiritually, mentally or emotionally, others are with you
in some sense. Look to the “center”, the ‘Campfire’ that draws you
together, to see who or what this is. It can be a belief, a religion, or
a reunion of some kind. It can indeed be something as obvious as
a ‘Fire’, or it can be something technological, such as the Internet,
anything that brings people together in “a circle”, with a central focus.
Loneliness and isolation can be overcome with a little concentrated
attention, through joining with others in some kind of ‘Communion’.
Lighting a fire, even lighting a candle, can bring joy, pleasure and
a sense of ‘Spiritual Communion’. Rekindling energy can lead to a
deep sense of bonding and understanding. However, there can be
a concern, or fear, that if one’s friends and fellows were to leave the
“campsite” (whatever it is that brought you together), one could feel
lost, alone and abandoned to life and the elements. The ‘Fire’ can
almost become addictive, and lure you away from other things in
your life. This can lead to dependency and sometimes codependency
on others. Be sure to recognize your individuality in the situation,
and claim your power as an independent, but integral, part of the
group.
Keywords: Material concerns left behind. Pioneering with like
minded others. Sweat lodges. Walks in the woods. Scouts and
Girl Guides. Men’s groups, women’s groups. ESP. Kindred spirits.
Soul mates. Unity. Fellowship. Campfires. Camping. Friends and
companions. Spiritual circles.
The Caution: Being dependent on others. Feeling left out. Having
to fend for one’s self. Being lost in the wilderness. Obsession with
objectives.

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Libra 4. By accident, a man finds an invisible tower. (Omega Symbol) Manifesting/Responsible

(Degree Angel: Yeiazel (YAY-ah-ZEL) Speaking the Right Words, Divine Consolation and Comfort)

It is so easy to get sucked down into the quagmires and illusions of physical reality. You, though, have a magic way of being able to always get above it all, to elevate yourself and to pull others up with you. How can you be so positive and see through things so acutely, they all wonder. Its just a gift that you have brought from former lifetimes.

The Chandra Symbol for this degree is “A woman bites into a lemon and makes a face.” This degree has strong reactions to stimuli. It's always wanting progress to happen in relationships, wanting the other person to openly express reactions, wanting differences to be clearly defined, and, if possible, resolved. It figures that if it focuses on what is wrong, then maybe it can be resolved. The problem is, no support or encouragement for these desires may be forthcoming from the outside world.

This degree needs to realize that all experiences are just a projection of itself – that all conflicts can be resolved inwardly, and that one is not dependent on the outside. When this is realized, oddly enough, the outside then tends to become easier to deal with, and more likely to be supportive.

Pleiadian Symbol: Deep in a cave gnomes sitting around a flickering fire.

Azoth Symbol: A convoy of humans landing on a new planet.

Seed degree: Taurus 13. A fruit that smells terrible but tastes wonderful. (Omega Symbol). Overcoming any aversions we may have to those things which will nourish us, we gain a new, unique and expanded perspective on our world.

A treatise on imaginary creatures. (Chandra Symbol). The intensity of our reactions to the world seeks new and more vivid ways to express itself.

Fulfillment degree: Cancer 16. A woman dressed in immaculately clean rags. (Omega Symbol). When we rise above the territory in which we find ourselves and hence gain an an expanded perspective on our true place in the world, our identity is cleansed of attachments as well as the need to be something just because others want us to be that.

A skull carved out of quartz crystal. (Chandra Symbol). When we allow ourselves to express openly and directly our reactions to life, rather than storing those reactions in our being where they will for stress patterns, we clear out our consciousness and develop, eventually, a crystalline perceptivity, and receptivity to the spiritual light.

Oracle

Glad he'd been walking so slowly, admiring the vista, for he ran into it, bumping his forehead.

He felt for and found a door. He noticed the steps were made of wind, sturdier than one might think, and circular. He ascended so high the sky grew black, but he could still breathe – a little piece of blue sky had followed him up, enveloping his head like a cloudless aurora.

Looking out he viewed the curvature of the earth, cities and seas. A miraculously stable tower, at least for the moment. He called it the Great Antiquity of the Present.

The symbol for Libra 1°—a butterfly, its wings beautifully displayed but impaled by a fine dart—represents the keynote of the second half of the zodiacal cycle: the revelation of an immortal archetypal reality through a perfect and dedicated life. At the fall equinox, the focus shifts from individualization (spring/Aries) to collectivization, where archetypal "Forms" begin to externalize, preparing for the "Powers" of Scorpio. The butterfly, transformed from a worm, symbolizes the perfection of form achieved through metamorphosis, akin to human potential for transcendence into a "more-than-man" state.
The dart does not create perfection but preserves it by halting the living process, fixing the butterfly as an archetype, like a sacred standard (e.g., the perfect meter in Paris or the Pattern of Man in Shamballah). This reflects the outcome of Virgo’s occult discipleship, where individual effort culminates in a perfected form that serves as a collective ideal. The symbol parallels Jesus’ Transfiguration, where the human is made sacred by divine light, yet faces sacrifice (Crucifixion). Thus, Libra 1° signifies an actional phase of immortalizing perfection through sacrifice, setting a foundation for meaningful collectivization.

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Angel: ANIEL (AH-nee-EL) Breaking the Circle

Libra 1. An apothecary shop in which herbal concoctions and other medicines appear as needed. (Omega Symbol) Manifesting/Experimental

(Degree Angel: Aniel (AH-nee-EL) The Big Picture, Breaking the Circle)

Desire and need combined with pure intent can create their own fulfillment spontaneously. The secret here is that the point of power is in the present, which is beyond the fear (whose roots are always in the past) and hope (which focuses on the future). You have the power of spontaneous manifestation of the exact energy that the present calls for.

The Chandra Symbol for this degree is “A group of fat Italian ladies preparing bread.” This degree has an ability to find the easiest most direct ways of relating to the world around it, and to other people in particular. It wants everyone to feel nourished, included, and to have a good time. It mixes so very well with all other types of energies and degrees, and functions as a kind of lubricant that makes everything run more smoothly through an ease of connecting that is inviting. It has about it a simple and elusive beauty, that, like the medicines of the Omega Symbol can mutate into what will best serve the purpose of enhancing interaction.

Pleiadian Symbol: A butterfly becoming transparent, its wings shimmering with rainbow colors.

Azoth Symbol: Tall, thin men traveling on unicycles.

Seed degree: Aries 7. An old man admiring a portrait of himself as a youth. (Omega Symbol). Appreciating the processes wrought by time, we eventually are able to overcome the constraints of time, and to find that what we need is distant in neither time nor space.

A double-headed eagle, the heads face in opposite directions. (Chandra Symbol). When we come to understand the dualistic nature of power, we are inclined to work with others in bringing nourishment to those immediately around us.

Fulfillment degree: Aries 16. To rejuvenate himself a man is partially buried in the earth. (Omega Symbol). The gifts bestowed on us by the spiritual light are used to help us connect more harmoniously to the earthly realm.

Three sculptured birds: one black marble, one white marble, one solid gold. (Chandra Symbol). Through giving to others and helping to meet their needs our life takes on greater freedom and meaning in all ways.

Oracle

An alchemist invented an apothecary shop which mirrored completely the realm of disease. Anyone who entered it immediately reflected their essence onto the mind of the shop, which generated herbs and compounds as an echoing of felt needs. The shop held all the answers and solutions one could ever desire.

What was curious was how few people came to the shop, and of those few who came and took home the medicines, how many of the medicines were placed on a shelf somewhere and forgotten.

So the shop, always desirous of improving the potency and efficacy of its products began focusing on other medications, such as songs, weather, and memory clusters which it harvested out of people and distilled into custom-made homeopathic essences.

Illusions, properly selected and harvested, were also found to be highly salutory.

-the wiser beauty of love eternal.

====================================================================Commonalities and Libra 1° Symbol: A Butterfly Impaled by a Fine Dart


The four interpretations of the Libra 1° symbol—a butterfly with its wings beautifully displayed, impaled by a fine dart—share core themes but diverge in their focus, tone, and specific insights. Below is an analysis of their commonalities and differences, organized by key themes.
Focus on Harmony and Connection:
Both symbols emphasize Libra’s relational nature, highlighting the creation of harmony through connection. The butterfly, preserved as a perfect archetype, serves as a collective ideal that fosters UNITY across individuals, as seen in the first interpretation’s focus on collectivization. Similarly, the Italian ladies preparing bread symbolize communal nourishment and warmth, creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels included, as noted in the second interpretation and the new description’s emphasis on being “simply welcome wherever you go.”

Both evoke a sense of blending into a larger whole. The butterfly becomes a universal standard (e.g., the Pattern of Man in Shamballah), while the Italian ladies adopt a “wondrously engaging” persona that allows them to merge seamlessly into social contexts.

Commonalities
Theme of Perfection and Preservation:
All interpretations emphasize the butterfly as a symbol of perfected form, achieved through transformation (e.g., metamorphosis from worm to butterfly). The dart preserves this perfection by "fixing" it, halting the natural process of decay.

The first interpretation connects this to an archetypal reality, preserved like a sacred standard (e.g., the meter in Paris or the Pattern of Man in Shamballah). The second (Aniel) indirectly supports this through the apothecary shop’s ability to manifest perfect remedies, implying a preservation of ideal solutions. The third and fourth frame the dart as an act of capturing fleeting beauty, preserving it despite impermanence.

Sacrifice and Transcendence:
The act of impaling the butterfly is universally seen as a form of sacrifice to achieve or maintain perfection. The first interpretation explicitly links this to Jesus’ Transfiguration and Crucifixion, where sacrifice elevates the human to the divine. The second interpretation implies sacrifice through the apothecary shop’s tailored remedies, which require surrendering to the present moment. Bovee’s interpretations highlight the poignant futility of capturing beauty, suggesting a sacrifice of the living for the eternal.

Focus on Relationship and Harmony:
Libra’s influence as the sign of relationships is evident across all interpretations. The first emphasizes collectivization, where the perfected form serves as a collective ideal. The second underscores harmonious interaction through the apothecary shop’s ability to meet needs and the Italian ladies’ nourishing community. Bovee’s interpretations focus on the balance of opposing forces (self-expression vs. surrender) that create harmony and love, central to Libra’s relational theme.

Beauty as a Central Motif:
The butterfly’s wings symbolize beauty in all interpretations. The first sees beauty as the outcome of Virgo’s discipleship, preserved as an archetype. The second highlights beauty in the apothecary’s spontaneous manifestations and the communal warmth of the Italian ladies. Bovee’s texts poetically frame beauty as ephemeral yet eternal, captured in the act of pinning the butterfly, reflecting Libra’s pursuit of aesthetic and emotional harmony.

Duality and Balance:
Each interpretation explores Libra’s dualistic nature. The first contrasts individualization (Aries) with collectivization (Libra). The second juxtaposes the apothecary’s precise remedies with the communal, earthy Italian ladies. Bovee explicitly discusses the interplay of self-expression and surrender, describing them as opposing forces that, when balanced, create harmony, but when imbalanced, lead to chaos or inertia.

Differences
Philosophical vs. Practical Emphasis:
First Interpretation: Highly philosophical and metaphysical, it frames the symbol as a cosmic shift from individual to collective consciousness, with references to archetypes, Shamballah, and Jesus’ Transfiguration. It focuses on the spiritual and universal implications of the symbol.

Second Interpretation (Aniel): More practical and experiential, it uses the apothecary shop and Italian ladies to illustrate how the symbol manifests in tangible, everyday contexts. It emphasizes spontaneous manifestation and communal nourishment over abstract ideals.

Bovee’s Interpretations: Poetic and reflective, they blend philosophy with emotional resonance, focusing on the human experience of beauty, impermanence, and love. They are less concerned with cosmic cycles and more with personal and relational insights.

Symbol Interpretation:
First Interpretation: The dart preserves perfection by halting life, symbolizing sacrifice for an eternal archetype. It’s a sacred act tied to spiritual transcendence.

Second Interpretation: The dart is not directly addressed; instead, the apothecary shop and Italian ladies symbolize the manifestation of needs and communal harmony, suggesting the dart’s role is implicit in creating precise solutions.

Bovee’s Interpretations: The dart is both literal and metaphorical, representing a poignant but futile attempt to capture fleeting beauty. Bovee also introduces a controversial Freudian interpretation, linking the dart to sexual symbolism and negative manifestations like female circumcision, which the others avoid.

Tone and Style:
First Interpretation: Formal and esoteric, with a structured narrative that ties the symbol to zodiacal cycles and spiritual traditions.

Second Interpretation: Mystical yet grounded, using vivid imagery (apothecary shop, Italian ladies) to convey accessibility and warmth.

Bovee’s Interpretations: Lyrical and introspective, with a poetic tone that emphasizes emotional depth and the bittersweet nature of beauty and impermanence.

Focus on Application:
First Interpretation: Focuses on the symbol’s role in the broader zodiacal narrative, emphasizing its place in the transition to collectivization and spiritual evolution.

Second Interpretation: Highlights practical applications, such as meeting immediate needs (apothecary) and fostering community (Italian ladies), with a focus on present-moment awareness.

Bovee’s Interpretations: Centers on personal and relational dynamics, using the symbol to explore love, harmony, and the human struggle with impermanence. The mention of a “breakthrough” in relationships (e.g., realizing a partner’s unavailability) is unique to Bovee.

Negative vs. Positive Connotations:
First and Second Interpretations: Largely positive, focusing on perfection, harmony, and transcendence. The sacrifice of the butterfly is framed as a necessary step toward an ideal.



Synthesis
Common Thread: The Libra 1° symbol of the impaled butterfly represents the tension between capturing perfection and accepting impermanence, set against Libra’s focus on relationships, harmony, and beauty. All interpretations see the dart as a tool that preserves an ideal form, whether as an archetype, a remedy, or a gesture of love, and they connect this to Libra’s role in balancing individual and collective energies.
Key Differences: The first interpretation is cosmic and spiritual, focusing on archetypes and sacrifice. The second is practical and communal, emphasizing manifestation and nourishment. Bovee’s interpretations are poetic and relational, delving into the emotional and ethical complexities of beauty and impermanence, including controversial negative manifestations.
Unified Insight: The symbol captures Libra’s essence as a sign of balance, where beauty and harmony emerge from the interplay of opposites (life/death, individual/collective, self/surrender). The dart’s piercing act is both a sacrifice and a preservation, reflecting the poignant human desire to hold onto the ephemeral while striving for eternal connection and meaning.
Together, these symbols capture Libra’s dual nature—balancing the pursuit of transcendent ideals with the grounded, relational work of creating harmony in the present. The butterfly elevates the individual to a collective archetype through sacrifice, while the Italian ladies weave individuals into the social fabric through nourishment and relatability.

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0-1 deg Libra
Symbol: A lion with his paw on a heart, above a square.
Denotes one of a highly magnetic and affectionate disposition combined with mental firmness and endurance. The life will be filled with strange happenings, obstacles, and sorrows. The affairs of his heart bring bitterness, but sweetness may come from pain. It is a symbol of Thwarting.