Characters of the Zodiac

in Albertus Magnus

Mihai Vârtejaru

Originaly published on 26.02.2018

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albertus-magnus.html

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 The second chapter in Pseudo-Albertus Magnus features
the 12 characters of the signs of the zodiac.

Most follow the same construct: within a rectangular shape

we find a central complex seal (often with circle ends), a
superior section with corrupted Hebrew letters and star
configurations. Libra, Scorpio, Aquarius and Pisces feature the
regular symbols of the signs.

The attributions vary on the three pages that are occupied

by the seals: on f.8v, the first four signs are indicated by
astrological glyphs, on fol.9r, the middle four signs are indicated
by labels in italic Latin and on fol.9v, the last four use cursive
German.

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f.8v
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1. Aries

2.Taurus

3. Gemini

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4.Cancer

5. Leo

6.Virgo

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 7. Libra

8.Scorpio

9. Sagittarius

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10.Capricorn

11. Aquarius

12.Pisces