The M represents the body of the scorpion while the curved arrow is its stinger, which could highlight Scorpio’s intensity and power. The first is the one that directly correlates with the archetype of Scorpio, the scorpion. The glyph for Scorpio has two interpretations. Libra’s glyph is a reflection of the nature of Libra, and the diplomatic and peaceful ways of this sign. Libra’s glyph is of the scales that produce both balance and harmony. The glyph for Libra is the only one that is meant to represent an inanimate object. And the final interpretation is that the glyph represents reproductive organs such as the ovaries, vagina, and uterus again being relevant to the archetype of Virgo. The second interpretation is that the coiled M that is Virgo’s glyph is meant to mimic intensities, the body part that Virgo rules. The first is that Virgo’s glyph is meant to be a simple symbol for the maiden/virgin carrying a bundle of wheat, highlighting both the purity and the willingness to serve of Virgo. The glyph for Virgo has three interpretations all except one pertaining to the concept of “virginity” and purity”. The circle is meant to represent the lion’s head, while the curvy line attached to the circle represents the lion’s mane. The glyph is of the lion the proud and powerful animal that Leo is associated with. The glyph for Leo, like Taurus, directly correlates with the archetype of Leo. The second is that the glyph represents the crab’s claws, an animal that has a hard exterior to protect the vulnerable insides (like Cancer) and is associated with this sign. The first is that Cancer’s glyph represents the breasts, which emphasizes the comforting and “motherly” nature of Cancer. The glyph for Cancer, like Aries and Gemini, also has two interpretations. The second one is that the two columns in the glyph specifically represent Castor and Pollux the two twins in mythology that Gemini is closely associated with. The straightforward one is that the glyph for Gemini simply is the Roman numeral for 2 which directly correlates with dual nature of Gemini. The glyph for Gemini has two interpretations one of which is very straightforward. Taurus is represented by the bull, thus making Taurus’ glyph directly related to its archetype. The glyph for Taurus is of course meant to represent the head and horns of the bull, an animal that is often thought of as stubborn and possessive. The second is that the glyph for Aries is the eyebrows and the nose in respect to the fact that Aries rules the head. The first is that the glyph for Aries represents the head and horns of the ram, the stereotypically aggressive and assertive animal that Aries is associated with. The glyph for Aries can be interpreted in two ways. Each individual glyph is meant to represent either a physical part of a body, a specific association, or both. In astrology, glyphs are simple visual aids used to represent the various signs, luminaries, planets, and asteroids.
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