4th degree of the Moon and Cancer. Persistence, distrust, the pursuit of goals through winding paths. Diplomatic abilities and success in this field (P. Globa). Inclination toward mysticism, interest in religion, cleverness, ascension (J. Kefer). Irritability (N. Devor). “An officially dressed elderly man standing next to trophies he brought from a hunting expedition” — male willpower that subordinates its animal nature to impress peers through the art of performing ancient traditional rituals of power. Demonstration of achievements. Taste (D. Rudhyar). “Possibility.” Indicates a person who possesses the potential for achievements in many areas, usually preferring art (B. Izraelit). Diplomatic abilities and career (O. Troyanovsky). Moon degree. Degree of diplomats. A very distrustful, agile nature. Persistently pursues goals but through cunning, winding paths. Often manifests in travelers or people who must travel frequently. With a poor cosmogram, danger of drowning. With strong expression of Leo, Scorpio, or Capricorn, a negative aspect between Venus and Pluto, or if Venus relates to the Sun, Ascendant, is the almuten of the 1st house, dispositor of the Sun or Moon, this degree may indicate a tendency toward sadism in a predominantly masculine cosmogram, or masochism.
Sun degree. “An ambassador leaving the prince’s residence, smiling meaningfully at his chancellor.” — Indicates a person who may be deceived by smiles and promises. Such a person should be especially cautious with those in power and more prudent in negotiations, as they are prone to changing plans and aspirations due to strong and cunning opponents. A symbol of deceit (I. Kosminsky).
