Sabian Symbols

Taurus 6 - A cantilever bridge under construction stretching partway across a deep, rugged gorge
Knockin' on Heaven's Door
At Taurus 6°, a cantilever bridge across a deep gorge, the opening stage of the eighth five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, beginning a new Second Level, Emotional and Cultural,... Read more...
Taurus 5 - A widow standing quietly beside an open grave
A Messenger in the House
At Taurus 5°, a widow at an open grave, the fifth and final stage of the seventh five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, which Rudhyar closes by calling for a... Read more...
Taurus 4 - A golden treasure pot overflowing with gold coins sitting on the ground at the right base extremity of a vivid rainbow inside of the pot
Two Steps Forward, Last Look Back
At Taurus 4°, the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, the fourth stage of the seventh five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, echoing the earlier symbol of... Read more...
Taurus 3 - Stone steps ascending gently toward a lush lawn dotted with a lot of blooming clover
Leading to the Heart's Desire
At Taurus 3°, natural steps lead to a lawn of clover in bloom, the third stage of the seventh five-fold sequence of the entire cycle. A meditation on hopefulness, pairing... Read more...
Taurus 2- A dramatic electrical storm lighting up a dark sky with jagged bolts of lightning
Discharge the Excess Build-Up
At Taurus 2°, an electrical storm, the second stage of the seventh five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, standing in direct contrast to the previous degree's quiet, flowing stream. A... Read more...
Taurus 1 - A clear mountain stream rushing swiftly over smooth stones
Labor With Your Heart and Soul
At Taurus 1°, a clear mountain stream, the opening stage of the seventh five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, beginning Scene Three and the sign of Taurus, with a return... Read more...
Aries 30 - A peaceful duck pond with a mother duck and her brood of ducklings paddling in gentle formation
In This Light Now Go Forward
At Aries 30°, a duck pond and its brood, the fifth and final stage of the sixth five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, closing Scene Two and the entire sign... Read more...
Aries 29 - Ethereal musical notation and sound waves radiating outward across a starlit sky
Every Note of the Universal Chord Has Its Place
At Aries 29°, the music of the spheres, the fourth stage of the sixth five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, which Rudhyar frames as attunement to cosmic order. A meditation... Read more...
Aries 28 - A performer standing alone on a stage, facing a vast, dimly lit auditorium filled with silent, disappointed faces
Catering to Nothing Exterior to Itself
At Aries 28°, a large audience confronts the performer who disappointed its expectations, the third stage of the sixth five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, which Rudhyar frames as the... Read more...
Aries 27 - A figure standing at a crossroads, gazing at a shimmering, translucent vision of a path not taken, hovering like a mirage
Nothing May Fail Like Success
At Aries 27°, through imagination a lost opportunity is regained, the second stage of the sixth five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, standing in contrast, though not opposition, to the... Read more...
Aries 26 - A dark skin man with surnatural blue eyes standing amid an overflowing pile of tools, instruments, and treasures spilling from his arms, unable to hold them all
Whatever You Do, Do It Well
At Aries 26°, a man possessed of more gifts than he can hold, the opening stage of the sixth five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, beginning a new Third Level,... Read more...
We Get What We Want, or We Come to Want What We Get
We Get What We Want, or We Come to Want What We Get
At Aries 25°, the possibility for man to gain experience at two levels of being, the fifth and final stage of the fifth five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, which... Read more...
Aries 24 - An open window with sheer, gauzy curtains billowing inward on the wind
Molded by Transpersonal Forces
At Aries 24°, blown inward by the wind, the curtains of an open window take the shape of a cornucopia, the fourth stage of the fifth five-fold sequence of the... Read more...
Aries 23 - A pregnant woman in a flowing pastel summer dress
The Insidious Vampirism of Mediocrity
At Aries 23°, a pregnant woman in light summer dress, the third stage of the fifth five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, which Rudhyar calls inner fulfillment, synthesizing the two... Read more...
Aries 22 - An ornate garden gate standing open onto a lush, overflowing paradise of fruit trees and blossoms, warm golden light spilling through
Fruit Does Not Jump Off the Branch
At Aries 22°, the gate to the garden of all fulfilled desires, the second stage of the fifth five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, standing in direct contrast to the... Read more...
Aries 21 - A lean black American pugilist in the middle of a boxing ring, muscles tensed, his arms with boxing gloves along his body
Victory Is Always Temporary
At Aries 21°, a pugilist enters the ring, the opening stage of the fifth five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, beginning a new Second Level, Emotional and Cultural. A meditation... Read more...
Aries 20 - A young girl scattering seed to a flock of birds in a snowy garden
The Transmutation of Life Into Love
At Aries 20°, a young girl feeds birds in winter, the fifth and final stage of the fourth five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, which Rudhyar calls the transmutation of... Read more...
Aries 19 - A richly patterned carpet floating high above a sprawling landscape, a small figure seated calmly at its center
To See Whole
At Aries 19°, the magic carpet of oriental imagery, the fourth stage of the fourth five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, which Rudhyar calls a strife-transcending and unattached outlook upon... Read more...
Aries 18 - An empty hammock stretched gently between two large trees
Living Rhythmically
At Aries 18°, an empty hammock stretches between two trees, the third stage of the fourth five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, which Rudhyar calls living rhythmically. A meditation on... Read more...
Aries 17 - Two dignified and serene older women seated close together in a quiet parlor
A Dignified Inward Withdrawal
At Aries 17°, two dignified spinsters sit in silence, the second stage of the fourth five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, standing in direct contrast to the previous degree's dancing,... Read more...
Aries 16 - Small, playful nature spirits dancing joyfully in a golden field, silhouetted against a glowing sunset
Becoming Like a Little Child
At Aries 16°, nature spirits are seen at work in the light of sunset, the opening stage of the fourth five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, beginning Scene Two and... Read more...
Aries 15 - a weaver seated before a loom, ceremonial blanket taking shape in vivid, intricate patterns, warm light
Clothed in Light for an Instant
At Aries 15°, an Indian weaves a ceremonial blanket, the fifth and final stage of the third five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, which Rudhyar closes with the fulfillment of... Read more...
Aries 14 - A man and woman holding hands, both shown head to toe, a big serpent coiling gracefully near them on the ground
The Ritualization of Relationship
At Aries 14°, a serpent coils near a man and a woman, the fourth stage of the third five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, which Rudhyar calls the ritualization of... Read more...
Aries 13 - A crude, unlit pepper spray bomb lying inert on cracked pavement, wisps of smoke curling upward but no explosion
It Must Fail, It Should Fail, It Does Fail
At Aries 13°, an unexploded bomb reveals an unsuccessful social protest, the third stage of the third five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, which Rudhyar names adolescent frustration. A meditation... Read more...
Aries 12 - A triangular flock of wild geese in perfect V-formation flying across a vast, open sky
A Beautiful Paradox
At Aries 12°, a triangularly shaped flight of wild geese, the second stage of the third five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, standing in direct contrast to the previous degree's... Read more...
Aries 11 - A solitary woman standing before a grand hall, formal robes of state, a crowd gathered
The Ideal Is Only a Dream
At Aries 11°, the ruler of a nation, the opening stage of the third five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, beginning a new Third Level, Individual and Mental. A meditation... Read more...
Aries 10 - A teacher standing before ancient carved symbols, reshaping and redrawing them with luminous, fresh lines in the air
One in the Many
At Aries 10°, a teacher gives new symbolic forms to traditional images, the fifth and final stage of the second five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, which Rudhyar closes with... Read more...
Aries 9 - A fortune teller gazing intently into a glowing crystal sphere, swirling luminous images taking shape within it
Gazing Upon It Will Shape It
At Aries 9°, a crystal gazer, the fourth stage of the second five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, which Rudhyar closes with the technique of concentrated attention. A meditation on... Read more...
Aries 8 - A large, elaborate woman's hat with long streamers caught mid-flutter in a strong east wind
Half-Hearted Warriors Die
At Aries 8°, a large woman's hat with streamers gets blown by an east wind, the third stage of the second five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, which Rudhyar names... Read more...
Aries 7 - A man standing at a threshold, one half of his figure bathed in earthly, material light and the other half in ethereal, spiritual glow
Living Two Separate Lives
At Aries 7°, a man succeeds in expressing himself simultaneously in two realms, the second stage of the second five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, standing in contrast, not opposition,... Read more...
Aries 6 - A large stone square standing alone, one side catching brilliant, focused light
A One-Sided Urge for Inner Stability
At Aries 6°, a square with one of its sides brightly illumined, the opening stage of the second five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, beginning a new Second Level, Emotional... Read more...
Aries 5 - A glowing triangle with wide, feathered wings unfurled, rising through a luminous sky
A New Dimension of Being Is Envisioned
At Aries 5°, a triangle with wings, the fifth and final stage of the first five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, which Rudhyar closes with the envisioning of a new... Read more...
Pisces 4 - Two androgynous lovers strolling arm in arm along a secluded, tree-lined path
Dynamic, Open, Unresolved Togetherness
At Aries 4°, two lovers stroll on a secluded walk, the fourth stage of the first five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, which Rudhyar calls dynamic, unresolved polarization. A meditation... Read more...
Aries 3 - A cameo silhouette profile of a Japanese man's head and shoulders, the outline subtly merging into the coastline and borders of Japan's map
Man and Country in Mutual Exploitation
At Aries 3°, the cameo profile of a man suggests the shape of his country, the third stage of the first five-fold sequence of the entire cycle, which Rudhyar calls... Read more...
Aries 1 - A woman just risen from the sea, water streaming from her form, a seal rising to embrace her tenderly
The Impulse to Be
At Aries 1°, a woman just risen from the sea is embraced by a seal, the opening degree of the entire, 360-degree cycle, beginning Scene One, Desire, and the First... Read more...
Pisces 30 - A majestic rock formation resembling an ancient wise and humble human face, carved features facing directly toward the viewer, rising above a valley with a young boy standing small in the foreground
The Seed of Yet Another Cycle
At Pisces 30°, a majestic rock formation resembling a face is idealised by a boy who, as he grows, begins to look like it, the fifth and final stage of... Read more...
Pisces 29 - A crystal prism suspended in a beam of white light, brilliant rainbow colors fanning outward across a dark surface
The Prism Is Always There
At Pisces 29°, light breaks into many colours through a prism, the fourth stage of the seventy-second and final five-fold sequence, which Rudhyar closes with the principle of differentiation. A... Read more...
Pisces 28 - A lush garden under bright full moonlight, rows of full-grown vegetables and herbs
Enough Is a Feast
At Pisces 28°, a fertile garden under the full moon reveals a variety of full-grown vegetables, the third stage of the seventy-second and final five-fold sequence, which Rudhyar calls abundance.... Read more...
Pisces 27 - A large golden harvest moon rising over autumn fields ready for gathering
Take Today's Fruit Today
At Pisces 27°, the harvest moon illumines a clear autumnal sky, the second stage of the seventy-second and final five-fold sequence, standing in direct opposition to the previous degree's new... Read more...
Pisces 26 - A very thin crescent moon hanging low at sunset, scattered figures across a landscape each turning toward their own distinct path
The Fallacy of Totalitarianism
At Pisces 26°, watching the very thin moon crescent appearing at sunset, different people realise the time has come for their different projects, the opening stage of the seventy-second and... Read more...
Pisces 25 - A group of robed religious figures standing together in solemn and joyful renewal, old broken idols and discarded ornaments scattered at their feet
We Project Disappointment Onto Our Priests
At Pisces 25°, a religious organisation succeeds in overcoming the corrupting influence of perverted practices and materialised ideals, the fifth and final stage of the seventy-first five-fold sequence, which Rudhyar... Read more...
Pisces 24 - Full-length view of people gathered together on a small, lush island surrounded by the vast open sea, tending crops and shelters
They Inhabit Their Island, and We Ours
At Pisces 24°, on a small island surrounded by the vast expanse of the sea, people are seen living in close interaction, the fourth stage of the seventy-first five-fold sequence,... Read more...
Pisces 23 - Full-length view of a medium seated at a round table in a dimly lit room, hands extended in trance
The Performer Gives of Their Very Life
At Pisces 23°, a "materializing" medium gives a seance, the third stage of the seventy-first five-fold sequence, which Rudhyar calls substantiation, its shadow deception. A meditation on sensitivity, proving genuine... Read more...
Pisces 22 - Full-length view of a robed prophet walking down a rocky mountain slope, carrying stone tablets inscribed with sacred symbols
The Law Has to Be Brought Down
At Pisces 22°, a prophet carries tablets of the new law down the slopes of Mount Sinai, the second stage of the seventy-first five-fold sequence, standing in direct contrast to... Read more...
Pisces 21 - Full-length view of a young caucasian girl gently cradling a small white lamb in her arms, a kind chinese elder woman standing beside her
Trained to Choose Hope
At Pisces 21°, under the watchful and kind eye of an elder companion, a girl fondles a little white lamb, the opening stage of the seventy-first five-fold sequence, beginning a... Read more...
Pisces 20 - A warmly lit table set for an evening meal with simple, abundant food
The Soul Returns Home at Close of Day
At Pisces 20°, a table is set for an evening meal, the fifth and final stage of the seventieth five-fold sequence, which Rudhyar calls nourishment. A meditation on familiarity, receiving... Read more...
Pisces 19 - A wise old chinese teacher seated beside a young pupil, both absorbed in quiet study
Knowledge Desires to Be Known
At Pisces 19°, a master instructs his disciple, the fourth stage of the seventieth five-fold sequence, which Rudhyar calls investiture. A meditation on elucidation, seeking authentic understanding through patient, personal... Read more...
Pisces 18 - A massive circus tent glowing from within, villagers gathered in silhouette watching a spectacular performance under the big top
A Conductor Brings the Orchestra Into Alignment
At Pisces 18°, in a gigantic tent, villagers witness a spectacular performance, the third stage of the seventieth five-fold sequence, which Rudhyar calls public self-dramatization. A meditation on apportionment, organizing... Read more...
Pisces 17 - A joyful parade in vibrant spring finery parading down a sunlit avenue
The Image We Show Characterizes the Self
At Pisces 17°, an Easter parade unfolds, the second stage of the seventieth five-fold sequence, standing in direct contrast to the previous degree's solitary, inward inspiration. A meditation on celebration,... Read more...
Pisces 16 - A writer seated at a candlelit desk in a quiet study, pen paused mid-thought
The Urge Arose in the Collective Mind
At Pisces 16°, in the quiet of his study, a creative individual experiences a flow of inspiration, the opening stage of the seventieth five-fold sequence, beginning the Span of Protection... Read more...