On this page we display comparatively the 360 degrees of the zodiac and two sets of Symbols associated with each degree: the Sabian Symbol and the Kozminsky Symbol.
Capricorn 1
Sabian Symbol: An Indian chief
is standing before the assembled powwow of tribes and demands recognition coldly
and regally.
Kozminsky
Symbol: A man, armed , rising out of the earth.
Capricorn 2
Sabian Symbol: Three stained glass windows in an old
cathedral are seen, and the center one has been damaged by bombardment.
Kozminsky Symbol: A revolving
disc of light, red centre surrounded by a black rim. The colours are pure and
distinct.
Capricorn 3
Sabian Symbol: The human soul
is visualized as a hovering spirit eager and receptive to the lessons to be
learned from life.
Kozminsky
Symbol: An old man seated on a throne in the clouds with his right foot on a
sword. A large bright star is above his head and two pillars of light are on
either side.
Capricorn 4
Sabian Symbol: A group of
merry-makers are embarking in a large canoe on the magic little lantern-lit lake
at the resort.
Kozminsky
Symbol: Persephone rising gracefully from the under to the upper world. The
sun is shining, and the surrounding country is rich in fields of corn, fruits,
birds, and flowers, whilst butterflies are sporting round her head.
Capricorn 5
Sabian Symbol: An American
Indian encampment rests by the side of a canoe-filled stream and on shore the
war dance commences.
Kozminsky
Symbol: A winged urn from which water is pouring on to the parched earth.
Where the water falls vegetation springs forth luxuriantly.
Capricorn 6
Sabian Symbol: A dark archway
in the forest leads to greater depths and darkness beyond, in its shade lie an
even ten logs.
Kozminsky
Symbol: A traveler walking up a long forest rise, the path surrounded by
dense gnarled trees. It is approaching evening, and the way is long and gloomy,
but at the top can be seen a star within a wreath of fine clouds illuminating a
beautiful blue sky.
Capricorn
7
Sabian Symbol: A
highly sophisticated magic ritual is displayed with the central figure is a
heavily veiled prophet of power.
Kozminsky Symbol: A harp with broken strings, a
scowling face above it.
Capricorn 8
Sabian Symbol: A huge living room in an old fashioned
mansion is flooded with sunlight and the canaries are singing loudly.
Kozminsky Symbol: A woman
looking on an empty cradle in an attitude of deep grief, the figure of a child
near her, surrounded by a bright light, striving to pierce the gloom of her
atmosphere.
Capricorn 9
Sabian Symbol: There is a vast
stretch of heavenly realm and across it an angel carrying a harp comes leisurely
but surely.
Kozminsky
Symbol: A man lying half asleep in a field, a veiled figure behind him with
upraised hand.
Capricorn
10
Sabian Symbol: On the
deck of an old fashioned sailing ship seamen are taming an albatross that feeds
from their hands.
Kozminsky
Symbol: A glimmering light stealing into an armory, on the walls of which
hang polished implements of war.
Capricorn 11
Sabian Symbol: In a quiet and landscaped portion of a
vast private estate a group of pheasants display their brilliant colors.
Kozminsky Symbol: An armed man
riding on a lion, below him a scarabaeus; above, a mailed hand grasping an iron
rod
Capricorn 12
Sabian Symbol: A student of nature is lecturing and
conjures up dancing pictures of distant wonders before each listener.
Kozminsky Symbol: A man in full
armour, visor up, holding his two hands on the hilt of his sword, the point of
which pierces the ground.
Capricorn 13
Sabian Symbol: Back against the mountains towards the
East that fringe the roof of the world a fire-worshipper is meditating.
Kozminsky Symbol: A sublime
spirit of female form holding by the hand a poorly attired child coming from the
darkness into the mists and ascending from the mists into the light.
Capricorn 14
Sabian Symbol: A vast pile of
Mayan ruins in tropical America discloses a perfectly preserved bas-relief
carved in the granite.
Kozminsky
Symbol: A woman in a drapery establishment, the table crowded with articles
of dress, none of which please her.
Capricorn 15
Sabian Symbol: It is the children's ward in the
hospital with an abundance of toys, books and gifts for the youngsters.
Kozminsky Symbol: A hand
extended, on which is resting a triangle, from which rays of light are
issuing.
Capricorn 16
Sabian Symbol: The high school
grounds are alive with fresh new vitality as the boys appear in their gymnasium
suits.
Kozminsky Symbol: A
number of books floating near a coast land rich in vegetation and floral charm,
with beautiful grottos rising from the blue sea.
Capricorn 17
Sabian Symbol: A mature but long repressed young woman
is bathing surreptitiously in the nude and finding a release in spirit.
Kozminsky Symbol: A flood of
deep blue light which, gradually becoming more and more refined, fades away
altogether.
Capricorn 18
Sabian Symbol: From the proud
new warship of Britannia in token of her maritime power flies the Union Jack in
calm dignity.
Kozminsky
Symbol: A silver-hued garment lying in the mud. Overhead are the dark clouds
of an approaching storm.
Capricorn 19
Sabian Symbol: A little miss of about five has gone to
the market with a huge shopping bag and is quite as adult as anybody.
Kozminsky Symbol: A large crab
with its claws imbedded in a seal.
Capricorn 20
Sabian Symbol: There is no service in the church but
rising full and clear come the voices of a hidden choir in rehearsal.
Kozminsky Symbol: A girl
carrying a bowl of water into which are reflected the rays of the setting sun.
All around is darkness
Capricorn 21
Sabian Symbol: Excitement fills
the grandstands during the relay race as each runner springs to his place with
eagerness.
Kozminsky Symbol:
The head of a goat with the solar disc between its horns.
Capricorn 22
Sabian Symbol: The defeated
general yields up his sword but in failure he wins for his cause a dignity that
is real success.
Kozminsky
Symbol: A hawk standing on a square black rock bathed in the rays of the
rising sun.
Capricorn 23
Sabian Symbol: The army is
erect in a long faultless line as resplendent officers confer upon a private two
awards for bravery.
Kozminsky
Symbol: A dog, holding a bird in his mouth, running across a field of
daisies.
Capricorn 24
Sabian Symbol: The convent lies
between gnarled old trees as a very picture of peace and a woman approaches this
sure haven.
Kozminsky
Symbol: Three quivering arrows speeding towards a kneeling maiden, but
before they reach her they crumble to atoms against a mighty hand which suddenly
descends from the heavens.
Capricorn 25
Sabian Symbol: The little boys are welcomed to the
store of the genial Oriental rug dealer for rare fun in piled softness.
Kozminsky Symbol: A man,
gaudily attired, opening a document in the centre of which is a dagger.
Capricorn 26
Sabian Symbol: In a little
glade never trod by the foot of man and in the mist of a waterfall dances a
carefree water-sprite.
Kozminsky
Symbol: A woman lifting from the ground an injured child.
Capricorn 27
Sabian Symbol: A party of
anchorites are making a mountain pilgrimage and in view lie both the busy world
and quiet way ahead.
Kozminsky
Symbol: A woman, neatly dressed, seated on an old-fashioned chair, looking
out of a cottage window on to a pretty little garden. Her face expresses
pleasant contemplation.
Capricorn 28
Sabian Symbol: A large aviary built as a wing of a
rural mansion reveals a host of singing and contented feathered citizens.
Kozminsky Symbol: An athlete
throwing a large iron quoit and disregarding a wild, ill-conditioned dog who is
barking at him.
Capricorn
29
Sabian Symbol:
Afternoon tea is served in a gypsy parlor patronized by socialites and here a
young lady reads the tea leaves.
Kozminsky Symbol: A dismantled fortress in ruins;
near-by, an old man sitting on the ground, his back resting against a rock, with
a sacred book beside him. His face expresses great sadness.
Capricorn 30
Sabian Symbol: In the
mahogany-paneled and magnificently furnished directors' room a secret business
conference has begun.
Kozminsky
Symbol: A meteorite falling on a mountain-top.
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