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The 360 symbolic degrees and their interpretationContentsSepharial pag.1Adriano Carelli pag.75Charubel pag. 189Walter Henson pag. 230Kozminsky pag. 271Leinbach pag. 333Matthew pag. 416Weber pag. 443Muir pag. 501Dane Rudhyar & Elsie Wheeler pag. 532Janduz pag. 650Franz Bardon (variant) pag. 701Ellias Lonsdale - Chandra Symbols pag. 752Cochrane pag. 847La Volasfera by Sepharial - topThis is another popular set of images for the degrees publish by Sepharial (1864-1929) who claimedhis symbol set was a translation of La Volasfera, by Antonio Borelli (or Bonelli). I am stillsearching for the original date for La Volasfera.Sepharial (1864-1929) also known as Walter Gorn Old. He was a Theosophist in his earlier years,then became associated with astrologers like Alan Leo. Later he is interest turned to charismaticChristianity. His translation of La Volasfera was first published in 1898.Meaning of the Degrees by La VolasferaDegrees0-1 degAries1-2 degAries2-3 degAriesImageMeaningIt denotes a man capable of sustaining muchlabor, and one likely to perform great acts inA strong man standing, dressed in which force of character and endurance sustainskins, heavy, loose, and coarsehim rather than goodness of principle ,or purity ofmaterial the shoulders almost bare. motive. The native is aggressive, passionate andIn his hand he bears a club. Thequarrelsome, and well equipped for the struggle offigure suggests a Hercules.life in its practical aspects. STRENGTH ANDPASSION seems to mark this degree of theecliptic.A man standing, armed with sword It denotes a proud, warlike nature, with much selfand spear; richly dressed in scarlet reliance and confidence in his own powers. Oneand purple, with jeweled clasps, and who will have few friends and will be veryhelmet of fine brass or goldindependent in his way of living; at all timesapparently prepared for battle and willing to assert his opinions and to evidence hisconfident of victory.powers. A nature somewhat fond of DISPLAY.A woman sitting in a chair as ifIt denotes a person of easy manner, kind andconversing with someone. Heraccessible to all; one fond of cheerful companyhands are folded lightly upon herand pleasant life. The native would never be cruel1
lap, her face has a pleasant, smilingexpression. She is loosely habited ina Grecian robe, her neck and armsare bare.3-4 degAriesA wood, in which much wildundergrowth abounds, and manyplants of different kinds and colors.4-5 degAriesA person climbing a rock in the inmidst of a fierce storm. Flashes oflightning reveal the figure in darkoutline. It appears strong and climbswell.5-6 degAriesA man riding upon a horse near tothe edge of a cliff, and lookingdown into a valley where people areat work.6-7 degAriesA fox running along a path beneaththe shadow of a wall.7-8 degAriesA man surrounded by others seekinga quarrel.8-9 degAriesA man standing upon a lofty placewith his arms folded and his heador harsh, but impulsive in passion and yet gentlein manner. The native would go to sonic length inorder to avoid a quarrel, and is pre-eminently alover of peace and harmony and will have manyfriends on that account who will be of use to him.It is a degree of ease and LUXURY.It denotes a rustic nature, fond of the beauties ofthe country life; displaying not the least indicationof learning, yet having much natural wisdom. Anature somewhat brusque and uncultivated, butrich of heart; abundant but untrained—one whowill he very prodigal of his energies and wealth. Itis a degree of crudity and RUGGEDNESS.It denotes a person who will give evidence ofmuch force of character. One who will make hisway against almost insuperable difficulties, butwhose efforts will be finally crowned with aposition of security and comfort. The native willpass through many perilous adventures and willmake many conquests, but they will all be duerather to his own perseverance and force ofcharacter than to favoring circumstances. Thedegree seems to be one of UKCERTAINTY,PERIL, and FINAL SUCCESS.It denotes a nature well qualified to undertake thegovernment of others; it seems to indicate that theforce of circumstances will frequently place sucha person in a position over others which is notwithout its dangers, and many catastrophes are tobe feared. The degree indicates SUPERIORITY,attainment and honor; but is fraught with manydangers.It denotes a wily, prudent and cunning person: oneendowed with much circumspection anddiplomatic power. Such persons are inclined, mostof all, to self-defence without violence, and theygain their ends more by avoidance of dangers thanby strength or aggressive means. In extremities ofperil, a clever ruse or extraordinary presence ofmind will often be the means of liberation. Thequality of this degree is CAUTION.It denotes one who is quick to anger, stirring upstrife around him; eager to combat the opinionsand to disturb the peace of others. Persons underthis degree have a tendency to run into dangers,and not infrequently fall victims to their ownimprudence. It is essentially a RASH andIMPETUOUS degree.It denotes a person of great courage and selfconfidence. One who makes an able friend or2
formidable enemy. In dangers he is cool andcollected, at all times endowed with courage, andnot infrequently a victims to pride and self-love.In most affairs of life he gains his ends on accountof his temerity and positive disposition. In theerect.service of others he is frequently presumptuous,restless under restraint, loving freedom, anddespising assistance. Occasionally he is too loftyto command attention from any but himself. Thisdegree is one of PRIDE.It denotes a person who will occupy someSymbol; A man on horsebacksingular position in life; one whose career will be9-10 deg standing alone in the middle of aremarkable, if not unique, and noted for Its daringAriesbattlefield, where around him liesand hazardous exploits. It gives success Inthe dead and dying.undertakings and much prestige. It is a degree ofVICTORY.It indicates a soft, gentle and amiable disposition;A woman of beautiful and kindaddicted to acts of kindness and charity; but of10-11 deg countenance, standing alone, andweak will, such as to be led astray through aAriesbut half covered with a robe which desire to please others; forgetful of self and liablefalls from the left shoulder.to acts of indiscretion. This is a degree ofBEAUTY AND GENTLENESS.It denotes a sociable and bountiful nature withstrong instincts of a domestic nature. One whodelights in his family relations and feels pride in11-12 deg A man leading two children by the the quality of householder and husband. TheArieshands.degree confers much dignity and honor upon thenative in his social and civil life, but elsewhere hedoes not meet so much success. It Is a degree ofCONSERVAISM.It denotes one who through suffering, pain andA man at the summit of a mountain, hard work, will at the close of life rise to much12-13 deg illumined by the setting sun; holding dignity and receive many honors. This degree isAriesa staff his right hand, in his left acapable, of lifting, the native from obscurity tocrown.prominence as the reward of enduring effort. It isa degree of REWARD.It denotes loneliness and indigence in life; onewho will lead a strange and outcast life, with few13-14 deg A man out in mid-ocean on a raft, friends and those either unwilling or unable toAriesfamished and in pitiable distress.help him. It. seems to contain the idea of muchtraveling, perhaps exile, and finally a lonelygrave. It is a degree of ISOLATION.14-15 deg A man struggling in the water aIt denotes a nature prone to mistakes of judgment;Ariesbroken footbridge above his head. liable to be too trustful of others and to misplacehis confidences, so that he is often deceived, notonly in his own powers, but in his estimate of thecharacter of others. In a speculative life, the nativeof this degree would be hopelessly unsuccessful inthe end; and ought to cultivate self-knowledge andself-reliance and to exercise extreme caution in all3
15-16 degAries16-17 degAries17-18 degAries18-19 degAries19-20 degAries20-21 degAries21-22 degArieshis dealings and associations. This degree is oneof TREACHERY.It denotes one who is fond of nature, and studiousA youth, book in hand, wandersof her laws; loving the peaceful contemplation of.apparently through a gladenatural-beauty; devoted to the higher interests ofoverhung with the branches ofhis soul; and of a reclusive disposition. Suchsurrounding trees. The sunlight iswould be successful in his pursuits of naturalslanting through the trees, andhistory , whether in one department or another,falling upon the figure of thebut would not apply his knowledge to thestudent.attainment of fame. This is a degree of PASSIVEBEAUTY.This is a degree indicating one of a speculativenature, selfish, and luxurious; one whose heart isA woman holding scales, containing divided between pleasure and wealth, but whoon the one side a cup red wine, on knows not the true use of either. Such would gainthe other a number of golden coins. wealth by. speculation, but waste it inextravagance. “The fool and his money are soonparted.” So here. It Is a degree of EARTHINESS.This denotes a person of an amiable and pleasantdisposition, friendly to all, and beloved of hisA man and woman standing hand inkinsmen. One who desires peace and concord, andhand, looking with affectionwho will meet with success through thetowards one another.intervention of some female friend. It is a degreeof AMITY.It denotes one who worships gold; a stingy andAn old man, dressed in a simple andmisanthropic nature. One who acquires to nomuch worn gown, carrying two bagspurpose: self-centered and reclusive; whoseof gold clasped at his breast withconstant fear is loss, a fear that is sure to benervous hands.realized. It is a degree of ACQUISITIVENESS.This degree signifies one of adventurous nature,food of discovery and of travel. A pioneer In whatever field of labor he may undertake to work in;A man equipped for, a roughone. who will open up new roads of knowledgejourney, belted and armed.and research; active, aggressive, bold and fearless;one who will travel into distant countries and gainapplause for his discoveries. It is a degree ofINQUISITIVENESS.It denotes a generous and hospitable nature; onethat will succeed through good and worthyA strong and prosperous-lookingactions, yet has some sense of his own merits andman stands with arms extendedpowers, and is desirous of recognition. A steadfastforward, holding in his hands a bowland sincere man, who will make many friends andfull of wine.be held by them in respect. It is a degree ofCONSCIOUS MERIT.A man of tottering and uncertainIt denotes a weak and disorderly nature which, bygait, carrying water which he spills reason of its imperfection, will be prone to goon the ground.astray. Such an one will lose credit and substancethrough his indecision and faulty judgment. Onethat will not attain to his end because of his4
A man standing with tanked in his22-23 deg hand ready to drink. Two othersAriesstanding apart, talking together, withaverted faces.A man playing with colored balls,23-24 degan immodest woman standingAriesbehind him.A man of powerful form, riding24-25 degupon a restive horse, whose mouthAriesis curbed.25-26 deg A kingly person, presenting aAriesscepter to one kneeling.26-27 deg A man, richly attired, having lost hisAriesfoothold, is failing to the ground.27-28 deg A fair woman, richly attired, standsAriesalone.28-29 deg A man of humble appearance, butAriesmuch strength, felling a tree with anaxe.wavering nature and his want of direction andstability. How shall he act who does not knowwhat he desires? It is a degree of INSTABILITY.This denotes one who is likely to fail Into evilhabits by low associations, and who, through theenvy and intrigues of his comrades, will sufferinjury. Such an one has not the power of selectionin his pursuits, and is likely to drift with thestream into all sorts of unpremeditated evil. It is adegree of WEAKNESS.This indicates one of a playful but careless nature,given over to pleasures and unprofitable pursuits.One who will be crossed in life by the oppositesex, and meet with troubles thereby. One of verylittle force of character or worthy ambition. It is adegree of FOOLISHNESS.It denotes a man of strong character, capable ofmaintaining his dignity and position by means ofhis natural powers. One of strong and independentnature, who will so far have his own way as to beat times tyrannous and unjust. One who will brookno opposition, nor give quarter to an enemy. It is adegree of DOMINION.It denotes one, who, whether by his merits, or’ bythe influence of persons in power and authority,will rise above the level of his birth. The nature isone of merit allied to ambition, which will effectgreat things, not, however, without assistance. It isa degree of ATTAENIENT.It denotes one whose nature will not sustain thereverses of fortune to which he will be subjected.Attaining to considerable dignity and influence,most likely as the accident of birth, he will notcontinue therein to the end of his days, but willfail for want of judgment and persistence. Thisdegree signifies the breaking up of families andthe loss of their traditions. It is a degree ofDECADENCE.It denotes one of a rich and beneficent nature,who will, by his goodness of heart, attract manyfriends and gain great attention. It indicatessuccess through a woman. The nature is not freefrom love of luxury and approbation, but it isgenerous and gifted, and will, by friendly counsel,meet with opportunity for expression and duereward. It is a degree of FAVOUR.It denotes a person of a practical nature;aggressive, and sometimes destructive. One whofinds success in simple and persistent effort and5
29-30 deg A horse man, armed as if for battle,Ariesis watching the waning moon.0-1 degTaurusA woman of p1easent face, neatlyattired, stands holding a sword,whose point is earthward. Her hea
A youth, book in hand, wanders .apparently through a glade overhung with the branches of surrounding trees. The sunlight is slanting through the trees, and falling upon the figure of the student. It denotes one who is fond of nature, and studious of her laws; loving the peaceful contemplation of natural-beauty; devoted to the higher interests of his soul; and of a reclusive disposition. Such .
