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Sabian Symbols
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A series of
360 symbolic images, each one associated with a specific degree of the
zodiac. The Sabian Symbols provide an intuitive symbolism
that can add an extra dimension of meaning to the
planets in your
natal
chart, according to what degree the planet is in. Originally created by
astrologer Marc Edmund Jones and psychic Elsie Wheeler in 1922.
Special note about the numbering: Sabian
Symbols are numbered from 1 to 30 for each sign. So, to find the
correct symbol in the book, you must round the planet's degree up to the
next number. For example, if a planet is at 4:20 of Scorpio (4 degrees
and 20 minutes of arc, in the sign of Scorpio), you would look up the
Sabian Symbol for "Scorpio 5."
This is because 0:00 to 0:59 of any sign is the first degree (degree
1) of that sign. 1:00 to 1:59 is the second degree, and so on. 29:00 to
29:59 of a sign is the 30th degree. So when you look up the symbol for a
particular zodiacal position, just round up the degree number to the
next number and you'll have the correct symbol.
Pronounced: SAY-bee-un.
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Sagittarius
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Traits for
the sign of Sagittarius are: inspired/inspiring,
truth-seeking, philosophical, optimistic, seeking meaning, looks
at the Big Picture. Planetary
ruler:
Jupiter.
Associated with 9th House.
Mutable Fire.
Pronounced: Saj-it-TARE-ee-us
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Sagittarius Symbol |
Saturn
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The planet Saturn
symbolises structure, limits, responsibility,
accountability, rules, expectations, authority, goals and the
status quo. Planetary ruler of
Capricorn and Aquarius
(traditional ruler). Slow moving – takes about 2.5 years
to go through a sign, and about 29 years to go through all
12 signs.
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Saturn Symbol |
Scorpio
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Traits for
the sign of Scorpio are: intense, mysterious, secretive,
transformative, blunt, loyal, stubborn, feeling, creative,
private, seductive. Planetary
rulers: Pluto
(modern) and Mars (traditional). Associated with 8th
House. Fixed
Water.
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Scorpio Symbol |
Semi-Sextile
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An aspect
between two planets that are 30 degrees apart (give or
take a few degrees; see Orb). Planets in
Semi-Sextile to each other are usually one sign apart. An irritating, frustrating
energy that seeks to increase awareness and appreciation of life’s
complexities and subtleties. The Semi-Sextile and
Quincunx aspects together are known as the
Inconjunct aspects. Pronounced: SEM-mee SEX-tile.
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Semi-Sextile Aspect Symbol and Diagram |
Semi-Square
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An aspect
between two planets that are 45 degrees apart.
Pronounced: SEM-mee-square. See Octile.
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Sesqui-Quadrate
Sesqui-Square
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An aspect
between two planets that are 135 degrees
apart. Pronounced: SESS-kwee-QUAD-rate or SESS-kwee-square.
See
Tri-Octile.
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Sextile
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An aspect
between two planets that are 60 degrees apart (give or
take a few degrees; see Orb). Planets in
Sextile to each other are usually two signs apart. A creative, easy-flowing
energy, often indicating natural ability. Pronounced: SEX-tile.
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Sextile Aspect Symbol and Diagram |
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Shadow
(planetary)
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In my column,
The Low-Down on the Far-Out,
I occasionally refer to something called the Shadow, especially
when talking about Mercury
Retrograde. The
Shadow refers to
the area of the zodiac where a
planet goes retrograde
(appears to go backward).
The planet "retraces its steps," so to speak, and appears to travel through
that area 3 times: first direct, then
retrograde
(backwards), then direct again. (See diagram below.)
This usually refers to the transiting planets
(in real time), not to your natal planets (in your
natal chart). If a planet in the Shadow makes an
aspect to your
natal chart
during this time, you will have three passes of that transit. This
means there is more to the situations happening during that time
than what you may see on the surface. Those situations will evolve
during the time that planet is in the Shadow. See also:
Direct, Retrograde,
Stationary, Transit. See also the
article series on Retrograde
Planets, including one
article specifically on the Shadow and Stations.
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Shadow (psychological)
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This is a
term used by psychotheorist Carl Jung. It means the perceptions, feelings,
motives, beliefs, judgements, etc., about
ourselves that are unconscious, repressed or undeveloped. These
qualities tend to wind up projected onto other people and external
situations. The shadow is like a blind spot in our self-awareness.
In astrology, the planetary energies that we
are unwilling, unable or not ready to own and embrace, tend to come back
at us through external circumstances, situations and people.
Self-awareness is the key that can open the door to shine a light
into our shadow. By discovering who we are, including (especially!)
the parts of ourselves that we feel uncomfortable with (and therefore
hide in our subconscious), we can begin to heal our hidden wounds and
embrace
self-acceptance.
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