Scorpio sign and gliph
(among the other signs and gliphs of the zodiac)
on an Israeli stamp issued in 1961
Picture was taken by Hayim Shtayer and the stamp belongs to his collection.
The stamp was designed by I. Blaushild.
According to Jewish tradition (Midrash Tanchumah, Ha'azinu chapter 1) man’s life passes through 12 stages like the sun’s passing through the 12 zodiacal signs:
Birth- Aries
Power- Taurus
Illusion: Gemini
Desire: Cancer
Desire grows: Leo
False innocence- Virgo
Judgment- Libra
Punishment: Scorpio
Repentance- Sagitarius
Purification-1: Capricorn
Purification-2: Aquarius
Completion: Pisces
Midrash Tanchumah is dated to the 6th century C.E.
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