Tag Archives: Scorpio

Salammbô

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Symbol Reader

I.“Her hair, which was powdered with violet sand, and combined into the form of a tower, after the fashion of the Chanaanite maidens, added to her height. Tresses of pearls were fastened to her temples, and fell to the corners … Continue reading →

Posted in Salammbo | Tagged archetypes, experience, goddess, Gustave Flaubert, initiation, innocence, literature, Moon, Salammbô, Scorpio, serpent, sex, snake, symbolism, symbols, woman | 12 Comments

The Secrets of the Odyssey (8): the Sirens, Scylla & Charybdis, and Thrinacia

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Symbol Reader

John William Waterhouse, “The Siren” Reading the Odyssey in a superb translation of Robert Fitzgerald is like listening to the most delightful music. No interpretation can possibly replace the sheer pleasure of experiencing Homer’s talent. The opening lines of Book … Continue reading →

Posted in The Odyssey | Tagged archetypes, astrology, Calypso, Charybdis, fig tree, Greek myth, Helios’ cattle, Homer, Libra, mythology, Odysseus, Odyssey, Scorpio, Scylla, sirens, symbolism, symbols, Thrinacia | 24 Comments

Healing through Relationships

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Symbol Reader

During one of my walks recently I went along the Planet Trail, learning about the size and properties of the planets. I was happy to discover that the dwarf planet Ceres had her place along the trail, and, what is … Continue reading →

Posted in Ceres | Tagged astrology, Ceres, Ceres conjunction with North Node, desire, healing, Louise Labe, love, north node, Scorpio | 8 Comments

Images of the Zodiac: Contemplating Scorpio

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Symbol Reader

Johfra Bosschart, Scorpio There has been so much Scorpionic energy this month that it has been very hard for me to translate all that subconscious, emotional intensity and tension into language. Also in my personal astrological line-up, Scorpionic energy abounds … Continue reading →

Posted in Johfra Bosschart | Tagged alchemy, archetypes, astrology, C.G. Jung, Dostoevsky, dragon, Ezekiel, four Evangelists, initiation, Johfra Bosschart, kundalini, philosopher’s stone, rubedo, Scorpio, serpent, symbolism, symbols, Zodiac | 42 Comments

Django Unchained: When Libra Dances with Scorpio

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Symbol Reader

I love films which are gut-wrenching, engaging the third chakra (raw emotions), the ones which you feel deep in your stomach. Django Unchained is definitely this kind of film. Nothing better than seeing the downtrodden (in this case the slaves) … Continue reading →