16th degree of Mercury in Cancer. Scatterbrained, mistakes. Talent that fails to realize itself due to wasted energy (P. Globa). Futile efforts, dissipation of strength. Degree of Mars (J. Kepler).
“Seagulls circle a ship in anticipation of food.”
Easy acquisition of dependence of mental desires on stimuli emanating from the social environment. Addiction. Pauses foreshadowing change. Readiness for action or suffering from ignorance of the future (D. Radya).
“The Scribe.” Indicates a person with writing abilities. The degree relates to connections made through correspondence. Degree of writers, calligraphy (B. Israel).
Poverty; talent squandering strength without purpose (O. Troyanovsky).
Mercury degree. Here, an empty cart is depicted. Mediocrity, scatterbrained nature, mistakes, disappointments, talent that fails to manifest due to barren energy (Theborean Calendar).
Venus degree. “A woman under the starry sky near ancient ruins; a bright angel to her right, a dark one to her left. Stars—these lamps of the palaces of the Almighty—shine in all their splendor.”
Indicates a person with a highly active mind, capable of grand deeds. Being exceptionally sensitive, they are strongly influenced by their own impulses and diverse impressions. This person’s life path is fraught with dangers, and they must remain vigilant not to stray from their course. May they often gaze at the stars and pray so that goodness guides their way. This is a symbol of restraint (I. Kosminsky).
