5° Mars in Aquarius. Intellect, concentration of thoughts, and activity are enhanced with benefic Uranus, Mars, Chiron, or strong earth signs. Characteristic of scientists, writers, and philosophers. Brings success in the military sphere (P. Globa).
Higher spirit, calculation, self-confidence, and power (J. Kepler). Asthma (N. DeVore).
“Irishman sees gnomes under a tree in his imagination.” — Constructive imagination that reveals the unconscious spheres of existence. Creative fantasy. Contact with the inner energies of life (D. Rudhyar).
“Without imagination.” Indicates a person who can be persistent and pedantic. Rarely possesses a sense of humor. Degree of officials (B. Israel). Success in military service (O. Troyanovsky).
Mars degree. Degree of genius, penetration into the mysteries of the Universe. Depicted here is an eagle at rest. With well-expressed earth signs, strong Mercury, Uranus, and Chiron — inclination toward philosophy, concentration of thought, deep intellect, activity, and success in the military sphere. With strong water signs — passivity and waiting for one’s stellar hour, which a person may never witness. This can be avoided with active Mercury, Uranus, and Chiron. Often found in scientists, writers, and philosophers (Thebault’s Calendar).
Venus degree. “A craftsman works on a large fragment of the most beautiful tapestry, which he has almost completed.” — Indicates a person of artistic and creative soul, a lover of arts and admirer of eccentric yet brilliant philosophical movements. Such a person can appreciate the finished beauty of an old garden, the charm of a moss-covered wall, a babbling brook — all the shades of ever-changing nature; they belong to those drawn to the knowledge of ancient masters. This is the symbol of Saving and Preservation (I. Kosminsky).
