Greetings JMG and all, The discussion last Monday about the dimensions of voice related to authority, magic, etc was interesting and I thought about a few times during the week. It made me think of something I’ve wondered about for a long time.
In George Llewellyn’s book “A to Z Horoscope Maker and Delineator” where he gives the properties of the signs, he designates some as “signs of voice” and “mute signs”. “Signs of voice” are Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius. The “mute signs” are the water signs Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. Upon reflection it’s easy to understand these designations, however he doesn’t say what it means and I’ve never run across the idea in any other astrology books.
Over the years, looking at natal charts of people I know, it seems like people with a fair share of “signs of voice” have a talent for public speaking, the “gift of gab” and/or a certain way of holding forth anyplace on any topic where people just pay attention…..even children and pets take notice.
It’s a very interesting tidbit to add to studying natal charts.
So is having an authoritative or “put people at their ease” voice a facet of one’s personality as a talent? Same for a talent for silence? And these would be something we work with in this life for better or worse? Have you come across a more detailed explanation of these designations? Is this the correct way to view the designations?
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Signs of Voice
Date: 2025-05-05 04:25 pm (UTC)In George Llewellyn’s book “A to Z Horoscope Maker and Delineator” where he gives the properties of the signs, he designates some as “signs of voice” and “mute signs”. “Signs of voice” are Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius. The “mute signs” are the water signs Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. Upon reflection it’s easy to understand these designations, however he doesn’t say what it means and I’ve never run across the idea in any other astrology books.
Over the years, looking at natal charts of people I know, it seems like people with a fair share of “signs of voice” have a talent for public speaking, the “gift of gab” and/or a certain way of holding forth anyplace on any topic where people just pay attention…..even children and pets take notice.
It’s a very interesting tidbit to add to studying natal charts.
So is having an authoritative or “put people at their ease” voice a facet of one’s personality as a talent? Same for a talent for silence? And these would be something we work with in this life for better or worse? Have you come across a more detailed explanation of these designations? Is this the correct way to view the designations?
Thank you very much for your time and this forum!
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