In ancient astrological techniques, the Via Combusta (fiery road) was regarded as a dangerous section of the chart. Modern horary astrologists still defer judgment when the Moon is situated in the burning zone, which the 15th Century Italian philosopher and humanis, Marsilio Ficino, suggested lay between 28 degrees Libra and 3 degrees Scorpio. Some astrologists say the parameters are 26 degrees Libra and 6 degrees Scorpio, while an all-too-neat definition, offers 15 degrees Libra to 15 degrees Scorpio.
The Via Combusta has been given a malevolent reputation and with my natal third house Neptune on the edge of the scorch zone in Scorpio, I can say without doubt, that any and all my illusions, ideals and fantasies have been incinerated. Such is the path of the Mystic; all that is false, contrived and Egoic is ripe for destruction in this glowing bonfire of vanities...aaah, vanity; it's my favourite sin.
Definitely my most favourite movie quote: The Devil's Advocate
Libra 28: A man in the midst of brightening influences
Scorpio 3: A house-raising
Telling, is it not, of the transformative potential inherent in the Via Combusta? There is nothing to fear - except fear itself....perhaps. That great Imposter.
In the Hyperion Series of symbols created by Gavin Kent McClung (who was a student of Marc Edmund Jones), he offers the following:
Libra 28: The Statue of Liberty
Scorpio 3: Two masters teaching one another wisdom
Between the Sabian Symbols and the Hyperion Series are four keywords:
In the Kozminsky Symbols, we find:
Libra 28: . A mass of quartz through which veins of fine gold can be traced
Scorpio 3: Blacksmith striking anvil, the impact causing a dazzling display of bright light.
Two more keywords: Exertion and Penetration
Basically a bushfire is the combustion or burning of bush, forest or woodland area. Bushfires are natural phenomena most common in Australia. Most people aren't aware of the fact that fire is one of the major tools that has shaped this continent we call Australia...and it is still shaping it.
Aborigines had the ability to care for land which enabled them to conserve and protect the flora and fauna, especially through their fire management practices. Europeans had no understanding of the land and treated it as treasure trove of goodies instead of a fragile environment and also stopped the traditional owners from caring for it.
The Passage of Fire
Consider that planets, asteroids, Transneptunians and other hypothetical points that fall into the zone of your natal chart, between Libra 28 and Scorpio 3 - (or Libra 15-Scorpio 15 for the masochists) - indicate where you will make your passage through fire. Have the greater potential to experience a Phoenix Process.
We can take guidance and heart from Earth Wisdom. In Australia, many plants have been observed to flower prolifically a year or two after a bushfire. Fire brings an otherwise unseen abundance.
The Degree Symbols and their keywords offer guidance as to how to approach an analysis of the Via Combusta energies within one's natal chart and transits, and may be especially relevant in the interpretation of synastry and composite charts.
Not to be overlooked is the Polarity Via Combusta between 28 degrees Aries and 3 degrees Taurus: sifting through the 'ashes' may well uncover another nugget of gold or, perhaps, a piece of amber that when burned gives off a scent of pine. Pining. Mayhaps the 'burning path' is also the 'weeping path'?
The Via Combusta has been given a malevolent reputation and with my natal third house Neptune on the edge of the scorch zone in Scorpio, I can say without doubt, that any and all my illusions, ideals and fantasies have been incinerated. Such is the path of the Mystic; all that is false, contrived and Egoic is ripe for destruction in this glowing bonfire of vanities...aaah, vanity; it's my favourite sin.
Definitely my most favourite movie quote: The Devil's Advocate
As the movie ended, the Devil, played by Al Pacino, stated, “Vanity is my favorite sin.” The wicked smile and stare rang true because most of us know that vanity and ego can corrupt us all. Human frailties can easily be seen in others. Although, when we look inward, vanity can be difficult to expose. There are many types of vanities. ~ George GurneyLet's take a closer look at the Ficino alpha and omega points of the Via Combusta through the lens of the Sabian Symbols.
Libra 28: A man in the midst of brightening influences
Scorpio 3: A house-raising
Telling, is it not, of the transformative potential inherent in the Via Combusta? There is nothing to fear - except fear itself....perhaps. That great Imposter.
In the Hyperion Series of symbols created by Gavin Kent McClung (who was a student of Marc Edmund Jones), he offers the following:
Libra 28: The Statue of Liberty
Scorpio 3: Two masters teaching one another wisdom
Between the Sabian Symbols and the Hyperion Series are four keywords:
Responsiveness * Helpfulness * Revolution * Confirmation
Last but certainly not least, we have the deeply esoteric Kozminsky Symbols, that pre-date the Sabian Symbols and the Hyperion Series and which were created by Isidore Kozminsky, born in Australia of Prussian Jewish parentage. Reputed to have been a leading member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.In the Kozminsky Symbols, we find:
Libra 28: . A mass of quartz through which veins of fine gold can be traced
Scorpio 3: Blacksmith striking anvil, the impact causing a dazzling display of bright light.
Two more keywords: Exertion and Penetration
The Correspondence of Bushfire
Basically a bushfire is the combustion or burning of bush, forest or woodland area. Bushfires are natural phenomena most common in Australia. Most people aren't aware of the fact that fire is one of the major tools that has shaped this continent we call Australia...and it is still shaping it.
Aborigines had the ability to care for land which enabled them to conserve and protect the flora and fauna, especially through their fire management practices. Europeans had no understanding of the land and treated it as treasure trove of goodies instead of a fragile environment and also stopped the traditional owners from caring for it.
The Passage of Fire
Consider that planets, asteroids, Transneptunians and other hypothetical points that fall into the zone of your natal chart, between Libra 28 and Scorpio 3 - (or Libra 15-Scorpio 15 for the masochists) - indicate where you will make your passage through fire. Have the greater potential to experience a Phoenix Process.
We can take guidance and heart from Earth Wisdom. In Australia, many plants have been observed to flower prolifically a year or two after a bushfire. Fire brings an otherwise unseen abundance.
The Degree Symbols and their keywords offer guidance as to how to approach an analysis of the Via Combusta energies within one's natal chart and transits, and may be especially relevant in the interpretation of synastry and composite charts.
Not to be overlooked is the Polarity Via Combusta between 28 degrees Aries and 3 degrees Taurus: sifting through the 'ashes' may well uncover another nugget of gold or, perhaps, a piece of amber that when burned gives off a scent of pine. Pining. Mayhaps the 'burning path' is also the 'weeping path'?
My pleasant things in ashes lie
And them behold no more shall I.
Under the roof no guest shall sit,
Nor at thy Table eat a bit.
No pleasant talk shall 'ere be told
Nor things recounted done of old.
No Candle 'ere shall shine in Thee,
Nor bridegroom's voice ere heard shall bee.
In silence ever shalt thou lie.
Adieu, Adieu, All's Vanity.
And them behold no more shall I.
Under the roof no guest shall sit,
Nor at thy Table eat a bit.
No pleasant talk shall 'ere be told
Nor things recounted done of old.
No Candle 'ere shall shine in Thee,
Nor bridegroom's voice ere heard shall bee.
In silence ever shalt thou lie.
Adieu, Adieu, All's Vanity.
~ Anne Bradstreet
Upon the Burning of our House 1666
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