22° Mercury in Cancer. A very strange nature. Sexualism, homosexuality, heightened potency. Cynicism, exposure, destruction (P. Globa). Danger from love, sensuality, restlessness, discord. If damaged—inflammation of the appendix, tendency toward mental illnesses. Tendency toward militarism if Mars is strong, and even a good physician (J. Kepler).
“A royal coat of arms adorned with jewels.” — A certificate of aristocratic status, indicating at what level nobility expressed itself in cultured countries. Nobility. Readiness to accept responsibility (D. Rudhyar).
“Intellect.” Indicates a person with talent but prone to impractical schemes. Talent for music and inventions (B. Izraelit).
Unbridled character (O. Troyanovsky).
Mercury degree. Degree of sexuality. Degree of destruction of the house. In the worst case, it leads to perversions. Often found in homosexuals and people with heightened potency. Unnatural urges, offensive lifestyle, refined cynicism. Exposure, humiliation (Thebeotic Calendar).
Mars and Pluto degree. “Nymphs and fauns in the midst of forest bacchanalia.” — Indicates a creative and highly sensual person who may be misled by strong desires and passions. He is a true friend, yet he may rely on people who do not deserve his trust. Such a person must be more cautious so that disappointment and loss of illusions do not bring suffering. Depending on the placement of planets in each individual horoscope, this degree may indicate a character quite opposite to the one described above; yet at the same time, this degree always carries a certain aspect of unfreedom. It is a symbol of Perversion (I. Kosminsky).
