One of the reasons I have for not going with a later time is the Desc. The "WHERE-TO" [or "WHOM-TO"] of the chart axis. To have the second degree of Gemini results in this [ibid.]
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GEMINI 2°: SANTA CLAUS FURTIVELY FILLING STOCKINGS HANGING IN FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE.
KEYNOTE: A rewarded faith in spiritual blessings. ...
[Dane's "Keywords"] "— thus a state of INNOCENCE. "
I don't think so... not Joe.... sooo not Joe.
So as I already covered what the Sabian Symbols are for the first degrees of Sag. and Gemini are, way back on the first page of this thread... let's move on here... I'll skip having to present the 3rd and 4th degrees of Sag. and Gemini as well... While they do show some possibility as to being relevant, what the rest of any charts that are of a later time that produces those degrees for the Asc. and Desc. just doesn't wash.
I believe that the actual place of birth, that is to the exact gps coordinates, was more to the South [is it?] that is if I'm correct that by such the 12th House cusp moves up to the next degree, the 12th degree of Scorpio...as I also covered that on page one, as to why.
With this chart the Part of Catastrophe is derived to be at 05* Gemini 56' 31", i.e. the 6th degree of Gemini [ibid.]
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GEMINI 6°: WORKMEN DRILLING FOR OIL.
KEYNOTE: The avidity for that knowledge which ensures wealth and power. ...
[Dane's "Keyword"]
AMBITION.".
Sometimes these Sabian Symbols can be so literal in their meaning...
The I.C. of this chart, the "HOW" as to the mundane affairs The 17th degree of Pisces... and keep in mind the symbolism for His 12th House cusp, what He perceives as being the answer to the biggest problem that confronts the world at large. [ibid.]
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PISCES 17°: AN EASTER PARADE.
KEYNOTE: The capacity inherent in all great sociocultural Images to unite the members of a community in a display of excellence.
Here we see, by contrast, the unifying power of great myths and symbols in truly organic and self-perpetuating culture. The Image of the Resurrection spurs all men within the pale of Christendom to appear at their very best and to dynamize themselves in some kind of self-renewal in response to the Christ mythos, and to the call of nature's springtime as well. Wherever found, this symbol emphasizes the value of attuning one's life activities and moods to the ritualistic patterns of society or Earth-nature, rather than acting in complete independence from the group.
At this second stage of the five-fold subcycle the Collective dominates the Individual, Yin overpowers Yang. It is a time for conformity to what constitutes the highest ideals of one's culture and for PARTICIPATION IN COLLECTIVE PEAK EXPERIENCES."
as that symbol for what I believe is his actual 12th House cusp is [ibid.]
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AN OFFICIAL EMBASSY BALL.
KEYNOTE: Group-consciousness, as it flowers at the highest level in cultural interchanges between representatives of the elite of the ruling class.
[Dane's "Keywords"] "
...the image of a ritualized DISPLAY of power, prestige and wealth. "
...so, it does make sense for this Sabian to be found for the I.C. of Joe Biden's natal chart...
as the the M.C., i.e. the "WHY" of the mundane answer as why he was born as that given for the Asc. so as to transform to that of the Desc., or arrive there, and as to why it has to be done as given by the I,C. is symbolized by the Sabian Symbol for the 17th degree of Virgo... [ibid.]
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VIRGO 17°: A VOLCANIC ERUPTION.
KEYNOTE: The explosive energy of long-repressed contents of the subconscious.
We are dealing here with the dramatic release of energies which have been kept in check by the outer shell of the ego controlled consciousness. It may be a spectacular catharsis, but it often takes paths of destruction. Yet unless some form of purification by fire is experienced, the inner pressure of the karmic past or of more recent frustrations would shake up perhaps even more destructively the very foundations of the personality.
At this second stage, the objective confrontation with an image of the karmic past is replaced by a subjective irruption of repressed memories and primitive cravings. Everything must be released from the psyche seeking to attain the transfigured state. The soul must become empty, the mind translucent. The Keyword is EXPLOSION."
Yes, the man sure seems to lose his temper a lot, doesn't he?
As to the Part of Fortune...which was another factor I struggled to get just right... this chart has for the PoF the 5th degree of Taurus, and please keep in mind that I have found that the Part of Fortune symbolically reveals that action, attitude, cultural identity, or mental frame of mind, that one must employ so as to produce the most fortuitous circumstances by which they can then achieve their destiny, fulfilling their dharma. [ibid.]
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TAURUS 5°: A WIDOW AT AN OPEN GRAVE.
KEYNOTE: The impermanence of all material and social bonds.
'All natural compounds decay', said the Buddha. The most beautiful and most enjoyed substance loses its potential energy through continuous actualization and the principle of integration and form is withdrawn, leaving the Void — 'the open grave' that ends all attachments. The Void is the great challenge: What next? One must begin anew, and if possible at a 'higher', i.e. more inclusive and universal, less egocentric, level.
This fifth conclusive stage of the sequence which deals with root elements and basic actions and responses may seem negative, yet it opens the door to self-renewal. Beyond the personal attachment rises the possibility of participating in a larger sphere of existence. This possibility rarely manifests itself except as one is ready to DISCARD THE PAST."
Joe so dearly loved the woman that became his first wife that He gave up a sure spot on the varsity football team in college so as to be able to spend time with her...and she was attending college herself, quite a distance away, in Syracuse, N.Y., while He was attending college in Delaware.
When she, and his one year old daughter were tragically killed in an traffic accident, due to the negligence of another driver, Joe was devastated, and to such a degree that it took its toll from his career, and it might have ended his career as a politician if not for the intervention of some so concerned.
He had to get over it and move on.... and so He did.