18 Mercury and Virgo degree. Royal degree. Courage, bravery, support of new ideas, new endeavors. Advancement through an opposite-sex partner in the presence of relevant planets (P. Globa). Dignity, ideals, diligence, assistance from women, criticality, strong intellect (J. Kefer). Eloquence (N. Devore). “An empty hammock stretched between two trees” — Constructive change in activity and rest. Rhythmic life (D. Rudhyar). “Adventure.” Indicates a person of romantic inclinations who loves to take risks in everything. Often found in the horoscopes of writers (B. Izraelyter). Happiness in love, unusual kindness (O. Troyanovsky).
Mercury degree. Royal degree. Grants courage and bravery. Success in all new endeavors, noble support of one’s ideas. However, it brings luck only to decisive and active individuals; passive and inert people receive nothing. It places people before the necessity of active involvement. If in a man’s chart this degree contains yin planets, and in a woman’s chart yang planets, it signifies advancement for a man through a woman, and for a woman through a man (Theborean Calendar).
Venus degree. “Goddess Venus extends her hands to a wounded soldier painfully trying to reach her” — Indicates mutual understanding. Such a person will make many mistakes and fall repeatedly in life, but a bright light will always shine before them, capable of dispelling the darkness of night and alleviating their anxieties. Their soul is filled with inspiration, but achieving the ideal will require suffering and struggle. This person must never stop at the threshold of their hope — a small sacrifice and effort will lead them to the desired outcome. This is the symbol of Progress (I. Kosminsky).
