Sabian Symbols · Aquarius · Degree 25 of 30
Aquarius 25°
The traditional symbol for this degree, one of the 360 Sabian symbols first recorded in 1925: “A butterfly's right wing has formed more perfectly than its left.”
THE SYMBOL
“A butterfly's right wing has formed more perfectly than its left.”
Aquarius 25° · Sabian symbols, devised 1925 (Marc Edmund Jones, clairvoyant Elsie Wheeler)
Remember to round up: a planet or point at 9°30′ takes the 10° symbol, not the 9° one.
What this degree describes
Even a creature built for symmetry turns out slightly, visibly uneven, and the imperfection doesn't stop it from flying, it just changes how the flight looks. This degree quietly argues against the idea that beauty requires perfect balance; asymmetry here is simply part of the actual creature, not a flaw waiting to be corrected. Aquarius, which so often idealizes the perfected future, meets here a small, honest reminder that real, functioning things are rarely flawless, and fly anyway.
When a planet or point falls here
A planet at this degree often shows real beauty or capability that carries a visible, characterful imperfection rather than flawless symmetry. Venus here can indicate charm that comes specifically from being a little uneven, not despite it. It rewards trusting that the less perfect wing still gets you off the ground.
What part of you formed a little unevenly, and has it actually stopped you from flying?
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