Sabian Exp 19 – Cancer 1-5

The 19th expression of the zodiac includes the Sabian Symbols for Cancer 1-5 and has the keyword: Pragmatism.

Sabian Exp 19 – Cancer 1-5

Pragmatism

The 19th expression of the zodiac includes the Sabian Symbols for Cancer 1-5.

Dane Rudhyar breaks the Sabian Symbols into Acts,  Scenes and Levels.  This expression falls into Act II: Stabilization, Scene Seven: Decision, Level: Actional.

James Burgess gives this Expression the keyword Pragmatism – he summarizes the themes of these 5 Sabians here.

Each degree in the 5-degree expression is shown below (menu can be used to jump to the degree of interest).

 

Decan / Tarot / I Ching Correspondences

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Exp Degree 1 (A new initiative)

Cancer 1: A furled and unfurled flag displayed from a vessel

 

Keynotes:

Marc Edmond Jones: sustaining-critical-universal-specializing-physical-experimental / ADAPTABILITY

 

Dane Rudhyar: A radical change of allegiance exteriorized in a symbolic act: a point of no return / REORIENTATION

 

James Burgess: Commitment Video Link

Artwork by Ruby Fumizki

 

Exp Degree 2 (Challenge or contrast)

Cancer 2: A man suspended over a vast level place

 

Keynotes:

Marc Edmond Jones: sustaining-critical-universal-specializing-physical-sensitive / CONTEMPLATION

 

Dane Rudhyar: The ability to expand one’s consciousness by stabilizing one’s point of view at a higher level / ELEVATION

 

James Burgess: Expanded perception Video Link.

Artwork by Ruby Fumizki

 

Exp Degree 3 (Reconciliation of polarities)

Cancer 3: A man all bundled up in fur, leading a shaggy deer

 

Keynotes:

Marc Edmond Jones: sustaining-critical-universal-specializing-physical-receptive / INDOMITABILITY

 

Dane Rudhyar: The need to overcome stagnation and “cold” during trial of endurance / A TESTING OF THE WILL

 

James Burgess: Strength of will Video Link.

Artwork by Ruby Fumizki

 

Exp Degree 4 (Technique or method)

Cancer 4: A cat arguing with a mouse

 

Keynotes:

Marc Edmond Jones: sustaining-critical-universal-specializing-physical-responsible / JUSTIFICATION

 

Dane Rudhyar: An attempt at self-justification / RATIONALIZATION

 

James Burgess: Releasing self-justification Video Link.

Artwork by Ruby Fumizki

 

Exp Degree 5 (Assimilation & Progression)

Cancer 5: An automobile is wrecked by a train

 

Keynotes:

Marc Edmond Jones: sustaining-critical-universal-specializing-physical-inspired / DISPERSION

 

Dane Rudhyar: The tragic results which are likely to occur when the individual’s will pits itself carelessly against the power of the collective will of society / KARMIC READJUSTMENT

 

James Burgess: Respecting karma Video Link.

Artwork by Ruby Fumizki