14 degree of Vulcan and Taurus. Weakness of character, powerlessness. Isolation, exile, problems (P. Globa). Calmed energy. Slave to one’s passions (J. Kefer). Degree of the physician; associated with food and drink (N. DeVore).
“A serpent coiled around a man and a woman” — the power of higher wisdom revealed in bipolar nature. Patronage of the higher genius of the Self. Ritualization of relationships. Fulfillment in truth (D. Rudhyar).
“Testing.” Spherical surfaces: ball players or astrologers (B. Israel) in cases of weakness of character, powerlessness. A person carried by the waves (The Theosophical Calendar). Meanwhile, a monkey devours their supplies. To his right stands the spirit of Truth; to his left, the spirit of Error; at his feet sits the spirit of Love; behind him, clinging to his garment, stands the spirit of Hatred.
Indicates a personality striving to attain a responsible position, power, and influence. Such a person will seek in others the spark of perfect light that needs only a little help to burst into the bright flame of glory. Yet, they are threatened by Error and Hatred on the path to true understanding and light.
