#triplicities
First of the Fire Signs, Aries’ temperamental and dynamic nature is heightened. This Zodiac Sign is one of activity, adventure, and interest in just about everything. Much like a flame freshly ignited in a fireplace full of kindling, Aries has plenty of room for growth and expansion. For the same reason, Aries also is associated with a rather innocent and childlike quality.
First of the Earth Signs, Taurusis the most strong and stable. They seek a life full of harmony and happiness. Like the crust of the Earth, Taurus provides a solid foundation. Taurus is warm and nurturing, loving to care for anyone and everyone. They thoroughly enjoy material comforts, especially those with high aesthetic quality.
First of the Air Signs, Geminiis the most flighty. Much like a “dust devil,” this Zodiac Sign spins erratically through life without slowing down, meanwhile, they pick up carry with them anything lucky enough to fall in their path. This Sign also indicates a feeling of incompletion; as Gemini drifts along the wind searching for someone to make them feel complete.
First of the Water Signs, Cancer caring and empathetic nature is heightened. This Zodiac Sign is known for being genuine, compassionate, nurturing, and helpful, along with being reserved and secretive, wary to open up to anyone but those closest to them. Though this Sign is known for being gentle, Cancer can become quite aggressive when they need to defend themselves or those they care about – like a river that spills it’s banks.
As the middle Fire Sign, Leo enjoys being in the center - center of attention and center stage, to be specific. This Zodiac Sign is like fire at its peak; strong and steadily sharing its warmth and light. Leo is dependable, and grandiose, with a knack for making their presence known. With such a regal nature, Leo can comfortably command a crowd.
As the middle Earth Sign, Virgo is like the Middle of the Earth – not on one side, or the other; not too soft or too rigid, too hot or too cold. This Zodiac Sign is stable, observing, analytical, and helpful – Virgo carefully observes those around them, stepping in precisely when help is needed. Virgo isn’t as materialistic than the other Earth Signs; instead, this Sign often becomes rather fixated on taking comfort in order and organization.
As the middle Air Sign, Libra’s air is steady and reliable – much like the vital air we breathe. Libra seeks harmony, balance, and peace. They thrive on relationships – romance is as vital to Libra as oxygen is. Libra provides for loved ones like air provides for humanity.
As the middle Water Sign, Scorpio enjoys observing those around them. Like a raging river, Scorpio is both intense and powerful. Rivers shape and control the environment in which they exist. Similarly, Scorpio’s tend to control both themselves and their environment. Fully equipped with an equally intuitive and cunning nature, Scorpio has a knack for revealing secrets.
As the last of the Fire Signs, Sagittarius is the bottom of the fire – the unknown part, the mysterious part. Sagittarius is philosophical. Fire’s creative and idealistic nature is especially strong in this Zodiac Sign. Sagittarius is the most gentle of the Fire Signs, symbolic of fire slowly nearing its end.
As the last of the Earth Signs, Capricorn is much like the lowest part of the Earth – the part that is shrouded in mystery, mostly unable to be studied, and composed by various minerals and elements. Capricorn enjoys materialistic possessions and public status. This Zodiac Sign is logical, realistic, stable, and steady. Capricorn values their social standing and will often fight to preserve it.As the last of the Air Signs, Aquarius symbolizes the jet steam that flows high above our humanly forms. This distance allows them to observe those around them in their mission to achieve originality and progress. Aquarius can be unpredictable and erratic, but also are known for their advanced thinking.
As the last of the Water Signs, Pisces is highly philosophical and spiritual. Much like a small creek that changes directions by even the most gentle of environmental factors. This Zodiac Sign is mystical, calm, and have lovely charm – like the creek that artists venture to for inspiration to paint their canvas. Pisces value beauty in their lives, both physical art and beautiful personalities.
This will be the eighth installment in our series on astrological magic. In this post, I’d like to delve a little deeper into image theory, so you can have a better idea of the power and function of zodiacal images in particular. This will further serve to help you learn about the usefulness of this practice, as well as provide some insight into some ways you can create them. Please keep in mind that this post is not a complete method in itself, and that it might not give you satisfactory results if it is your only source of information for a method. Please be safe, and always feel free to ask us if you have any questions.
Images of the zodiac signs and their faces (which are not usually visually represented the same way in different cultures around the world) are some of the most powerful images you can use. It’s possible to make extremely powerful images of other kinds, and it’s important to familiarize yourself with the way these images work in order to be able to create your own. These examples can give you a really useful look at the fundamental nature of images, and it should also give you a fairly broad understanding of the way the symbolism you use affects the energy you draw from the celestial bodies. Keep in mind that countless other images can be effectively made to draw power from celestial bodies and zodiac signs, and that if you come to understand the things which any given body is associated with, you’ll be able to devise your own unique magical images without issue. Now I will briefly explain the uses of some of the images from the zodiac. Here, it’s important to know that although the decans and faces are divided up the same way (ten degrees each), they are not always ruled by the same planets. This means that while the third decan of Aries might be ruled by Jupiter, the third face of Aries is actually ruled by Venus, although both are in the same place in the zodiac. These are both important to know in a given situation, because both ruling planets can have a measurable effect on the properties of the decan or face in question.
The Fire signs (which also represent the East) are good for helping fight against illnesses with symptoms similar to the flu or common cold. They are also good for fighting edema and gout. They can also held you speak concisely and gain respect and recognition from others. More specific uses of these images depend on which sign and decanisrising.
Leo’s image during the first degree ascending of the face and decan ruled by Jupiter (the 2nd Decan of Leo) is useful for fighting melancholia or morbid obsessions. It’s particularly helpful for resisting epidemics, healing most kinds of sicknesses, and preventing swelling, or inflammation. It’s also helpful for treating or preventing kidney stones, and for treating the injuries of animals. When Leo is in the midheaven, and the Sun is in its second decan, this is comparably effective for the same purposes.
The Air signs (which also represent the West) are good for sending diseases away. They can help foster friendship, treat melancholic illnesses, and generally promote good health. The image of Aquarius is particularly helpful against malaria.
Water signs (which also represent the North) are useful against tuberculosis, and other dry fevers. It is also good for reducing digestive problems like diarrhea (which makes sense, considering that darrhea causes dehydration, and vice-versa).
Scorpio’s image in particular has a specific connection to the genitalia, and when its third decan, ruled by the Moon (while that face is ruled by Venus)isrising, you can use this image to create sexual desire.
When the 2nd Decan of Scorpio is rising (Jupiter ruling the decan and the Sun ruling the face), you can use the image of the scorpion to protect and heal from scorpion stings and snake bites, and to ward off malicious spirits. It is also useful for augmenting your wisdom, and promoting a healthy complexion.
The image of Cancer is useful for warding off snakes and healing poisonings, so long as the Sun and Moon are in conjunction in Cancer, and the 1st or 3rd Decan of Cancer is rising. The 1st Decan of Cancer is ruled by the Moon, and that face is ruled by Venus. The 3rd Decan of Cancer is ruled by Jupiter, and that face by the Moon.
Any time the Sun is in Cancer, you may use the image of the crab to cause great distress to snakes and other serpentine reptiles or amphibians.
Earth signs (which are also associated with the South) are good for treating fevers which are long-lasting, and which are accompanied by inflammation. They are useful for helping people seem elegant and spiritual.
Capricorn in particular is a useful image for keeping people and places safe from harm, since Mars is exalted in this sign.
Consider that all these images act differently depending on the ruler of the decan and face they are in, but that they still have effects along the lines of their most straightforward symbolism. Since there are 36 decans in the zodiac, I’m probably not going to go over all of the images of the faces or what they do in this post (though I’ve already spoken briefly about the decans, and if necessary or requested, I might be able to make a post about them in the future). You can probably find a legitimate use for any sign’s image in nearly any part of the zodiac, if you consider the rulers and positioning of the celestial bodies carefully enough. Just remember to be careful, and thoroughly consider the potential downsides of any operation you formulate which you haven’t read about before. Always make sure to take every necessary precaution.
I hope this post has given you a little more insight into the basic properties of images, and how they interact with environmental and heavenly factors. The next post in this series will be a master post with a long list of things ruled by each planet, sign, and fixed star. If successful, it will be a very useful resource for many more purposes than just astrological magic, but it is definitely a very necessary resource for this art, as well. Thank you very much for reading.
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