Sabian Symbols · Taurus · Degree 30 of 30
Taurus 30°
The traditional symbol for this degree, one of the 360 Sabian symbols first recorded in 1925: “A peacock parades on the terrace of an old castle.”
THE SYMBOL
“A peacock parades on the terrace of an old castle.”
Taurus 30° · 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
The final degree of Taurus closes on pure, unapologetic display, beauty shown off against a backdrop that has stood for centuries, as if to prove that ornament and permanence are not actually in conflict. The peacock does not need the castle's approval to strut, and the castle does not need the peacock's color to remain impressive, each simply makes the other more striking by proximity. After thirty degrees of accumulating worth, patience, and resource, Taurus ends by finally, openly showing it off, no apology, full plumage, on ground old enough to hold the display.
When a planet or point falls here
A planet at this degree often shows a well-earned comfort with visible display, beauty or achievement shown openly rather than modestly hidden, especially once real, lasting foundation is already in place. Venus or the Sun here can indicate someone who has built enough of substance to finally let the show happen without guilt. It rewards remembering that showing off, on solid enough ground, is not vanity, it is simply the truth on display.
What have you built solidly enough, finally, that you are allowed to parade it instead of quietly hiding it?
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