Blain Bovee - Sabian Symbol Specialist

“Boys and girls in gymnasium suits” Capricorn 16

January 5

“Boys and girls in gymnasium suits” Capricorn 16

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This Sabian symbol is illuminated at 10:55 PM EST January 4

Alethea

‘Alethea’ means uncovering, dis-closedness. In philosophical terms, alethea is the notion of truth whereby human existence is a process of revealing and discovery… making of truth an act of existing realized through the individual’s own aware quest for sense.

Today, watch for disclosures that work on two levels at once. For example, problems at work may be mirroring problems elsewhere, or joys seen to be those of other’s are actually yours as well.There can be a fortunate drive to reveal what one needs, feels and cherishes as essential for living. 

Good day to seek the big break. Good day to realize that truth is not an absolute factoid set high on a marble tower, but rather an unfolding and uncovering in awareness. You are, in and through existing, a clearing in which others may find themselves, or come to discover something of worth and beauty. Others too, may lead you to an open clearing of their own, in which much seems to fall into place, blessedly so. 

Alethea is as close to the stripped down naked truth as it gets. No wonder we all feel a little exposed.

“Many toys in the children’s ward of a hospital” Capricorn 15

January 4

“Many toys in the children’s ward of a hospital” Capricorn 15

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This Sabian symbol is illuminated at 11:23 PM EST January 3

Imaginary

Consider a children’s ward where toys are employed to create imaginary worlds filled with colour, adventure and secret hidden powers. When the mind ventures so, the drab antiseptic hospital ambience fades into the background.

In this way, notice the up-lifting effects of envisioning the community of your dreams. 

Many have been taught otherwise. Rolled between the fingers of societal conditioning, they may puff and fume that to so imagine is a waste of time, a day-dream indulgence, the fantasies of children as opposed to the real world. That may, or may not, be so, however, today, shifts in the quality of experience can be felt and, if it not to fanciful, so-called realities uplifted… perhaps completely changed.

So imagine the world you desire. Imagine the community, the friends, the home, garden and playground. When you have something that puts a smile on your face, pretend to roll a smoke with loose tobacco. Light the smoke and inhale deeply. Now, blow the smoke into and all around the vision you desire for this year. It’s a bit of magic that. You’ll not just be blowing smoke. You’ll have taken care to uplift the moment, to breathe life into vision born of your own desire and spiritual calling.

Rameau said, “When you are quiet enough within, the whole world seems like child’s play.”

“An ancient bas-relief carved in granite” Capricorn 14

January 3

“An ancient bas-relief carved in granite” Capricorn 14

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This Sabian symbol is illuminated at 11:50 PM EST January 2

In relief

Something that is raised from a flat foundation or background is said to be ‘in relief’. Something carved in granite tends to endure longer than most other transient material things, therefore, one may do well to pay attention when something jumps out of a flat background.

Connection with archaic wisdom is emphasized today. Not that one must rush out to immerse in the study of some ancient tribe from and ancient era. That wisdom is ever available to seeker in this world,at some times more available… standing out in relief… than others.

It may arise in this way. You may feel as if caught in the midst of inspiration and a sense of dissatisfaction. This can lead to indecision or a sense of being a little off course. The way to touch into something deeper, in order to find relief, is through feeling. 

Feelings will be sensitive today… and therefore, are a perfect medium through which to explore, inquire and seek reward. Possible results: flashes of emotional charisma; creative visions sketched-out like patterns emerging from the un-carved block of potent potentiality; inspiration that drives ideas to action.

Most likely a day that favours solitude… the encounter with solitude being the encounter with the surface background from which matters of personal inner importance emerge. However, quiet excitement often, to infectious emotional sharing, grows.

“A fire worshipper” Capricorn 13

January 2

“A fire worshipper” Capricorn 13

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This Sabian symbol is illuminated at 12:18 AM EST January 2

Attend to

‘Attend’, as in to attend to one’s studies, is literally a stretching of the mind. In this case, there is a fire at the core of learning, to which one must attend. Please do not through big chunks of wood or construction waste on to your inner fire. If you are paying attention… ‘pay’ meaning to please and therefore, a satisfying, rewarding regard to the matter at hand… you will worship your task, your area of study by nurturing the flames. 

Today, one comes back to carefully attending to the fire because it is likely that something has been missed, or perhaps deemed by someone in higher authority to be poorly done. Gathering oneself such that what has been accomplished is maintained, plus what is still yet to be achieved, prepared for, is a time for perseverance. No blame.

One might experience this situation as severe, as if one were experiencing tightness or a shrinking feeling. However, the fire worshipper, through his attentiveness, ensures that kindness returns to one’s studies and endeavours. Keep the flame alive… not too big, nor too small, but just so. Continuance furthers.

“A student of nature lecturing” Capricorn 12

January 1

“A student of nature lecturing” Capricorn 12

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This Sabian symbol is illuminated at 12:45 AM EST January 1

Study

The key sense of this symbol lies in the attitude and approach towards life.

If one is a student of life, a student of nature… which essentially means a student of the world of appearance in all its forms and ramifications… there is a natural inborn attitude of eager cultivation. ‘To study’ is to apply oneself with eagerness, even devotion, and dare we say, a hunger to learn. 

It is possible that some, as they go through life, silently pass an age point after which the desire to learn fades. Indeed, in the throws of the modern Western cultural context, after working your butt off for many years, it is even expected that one sit down to await that final farewell, perhaps filling in the time with vintage re-runs on the tele. Or, consider the cultural conditioning that says one needs a credential in order to be respected, have earning power and be an authority. There are very important aspects to formal learning, of course, however, does that mean the un-credentialed life-experience of others is without value?

The best teacher is one who exhibits the eagerness of a student, immersed like a tea-bag in the life and love.

Today, close your eyes for a moment and feel yourself immersed in nature. There is ever more to learn and the joys of questing into the unknown soar like earth-bound being who suddenly, and with excited surprise, can fly.

“A large group of pheasants” Capricorn 11

December 31

“A large group of pheasants” Capricorn 11

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This Sabian symbol is illuminated at 2:08 AM EST December 31

Appearance

The world of appearance is ephemeral, therefore, one might as well call it the world of disappearance.

If you believe something to be true and real, it should have the decency to last a while. The problem is most truths pass on, dissolve or disappear from consciousness. “I saw it yesterday, clear as bell I did. But now today, can’t even remember what I was on about!” 

Perhaps we could speak of enduring realities… realities that have a due date… best before July 12, or the next eyePhone, which ever comes first.  

What is the point. Life is a spontaneous fount of co-emergent wonders to behold. In the midst of a whole flock of pheasants, it is worthwhile to emphasize the ones that matter to you. Make an emphasis on that which is beautiful, tasteful, revelatory, and in some inexplicable way, good. The rest can pass on.

“An albatross feeding from the hand” Capricorn 10

December 30

“An albatross feeding from the hand” Capricorn 10

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This Sabian symbol is illuminated at 2:08 AM EST December 30

Nurture

It takes great aeronautic skill to hover long enough so as to be able to feed from an extended hand. The albatross is the most graceful of soaring birds when in flight; the most awkward of creatures when on land. One would think it takes extraordinary effort to hold in airborne position long enough to feed.

To be nurtured by the hand of others is a wonderful human gift. To receive nurture suggests that one give in nurturing ways as circumstances permit. In social and cultural terms, many feed from the hand… such as a job, so-called social benefits, media devices of instant gratification… that holds them close, and therefore, tends to deny the space in which to spread wings and soar.

Today, there is an opportunity for major change. The tendency to see obstacles instead of opportunities could shift. It is as if the gift you extend to others without condition, allows all to spread their wings and fly.

That is the best gift ever!

“An angel carrying a harp” Capricorn 9

December 29

“An angel carrying a harp” Capricorn 9

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This Sabian symbol is illuminated at 2:08 AM EST December 29

Stretch

A harp is a stringed instrument. Strings are strung by stretching them such that, when plucked, they sound in accord with the other strings. When not in accord, the sound stretches in something more like tension in the sense of nervous strain.

An analogue of this can be found in recorded music. The ubiquitous MP3 audio format actually makes the brain work very hard to fill in all the missing musical information. To listen to MP3s is a tiring experience resulting in tension. This is one reason why the adherents to vinyl recordings continue to grow and flourish. The musical grooves, both those etched in vinyl and those of the music itself, produce angelic sound quality.

New Moon today seems to be asking us to get into the groove, release over-stretched tension and enjoy. At first there may be some discomfort, however, the discovery that your instrument… your physical being and you, your sense of identity… is slightly out of tune is good news. Gives us something to work, or shall we say, play on.

“Birds in the house singing happily” Capricorn 8

December 28

“Birds in the house singing happily” Capricorn 8

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This Sabian symbol is illuminated at 2:36 AM EST December 28

Cheer

The best way to establish a new course in life is by cheer. 

Yes, one can, to some extent, by effort and strength of arm make things go, however… and this is perhaps an odd perspective to relay… why is it believed that one has to work in order to experience joy. Something is missing in that view. 

The image of birds in a house singing happily points the simple joy available all around us at all times. One would also wonder why so much effort is made to prove that not so.

One inflicts poverty upon experience when coming from lack, as in not enough money, not enough fuel, friends, connections and so on. Such an approach also undermines joy, effectively killing many birds with one stone.

Therefore I ask you, in all this, what cheer?

“A veiled prophet of power” Capricorn 7

December 27

“A veiled prophet of power” Capricorn 7

Sabian Sage © 2016 Blain Bovee boveeastrology.com

This Sabian symbol is illuminated at 3:03 AM EST December 27

Charge

Behind the ordered appearance of the experiential world, a self-generating charge may lie like a blanket of spark and starburst. It could make your hair stand on end to enter such a realm.

Today, those who wander the unmarked path may find a field of highly-charged energies behind the veil. Like sheet lightning igniting the night sky, there is a charge very near which may seize awareness with an uncanny icy grip. For the individual, watch within, far behind closed eyes. Perhaps you will notice a pulsing  Sun flower rising into mind’s sky. 

For lovers… well, let’s just say it is a good day for lovers. 

Charge works both ways. A dis-charge of pent-up energies can bring relief and renewal. A discovery of a mind-field of super-charged energy can bring revelation. A re-charge can work a charm as well.