Tag Archives: Taurus

Symbolism of the Labyrinth

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Symbol Reader

The myth of Minotaur tells the story of greed and tyranny, which led Minos to deny a sacrificial bull to Poseidon. The angry god punished the king by making his wife fall in love with the bull. The fruit of … Continue reading →

Posted in Labyrinth, Uncategorized | Tagged Ancient Greece, archetypes, bull, C.G. Jung, cathedral, Chartres, Crete, depth psychology, double axe, ego, Greek myth, instincts, labrys, Labyrinth, Mary, maze, Minoan civilization, Minotaur, mystic rose, myth, mythology, rose, Self, symbolism, symbols, Taurus, The Red Book, zoe | 13 Comments

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”: A Short Review

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Symbol Reader

In the Harry Potter universe, house Hufflepuff seems the least exciting. Hufflepuffs are slow, methodical, dedicated, patient and loyal. Astrologically, they are connected with Taurus, which gives them an earthy, sensual quality. They may lack the charisma of Gryffindor (Leo), … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Harry Potter, Hufflepuff, J.K.Rowling, Newt Scamander, review, Taurus | 13 Comments

Musings on Great Symbols: Money

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Symbol Reader

Margin Call, an independent movie about the initial stages of the financial crisis of 2008, took me by surprise. It was hard to believe I could actually enjoy a film set at a Wall Street investment bank. The film is, … Continue reading →