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harlow retweeted
Jun 17
trochlear nerve palsy #kimsoleum #gsgw
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Me: 12 Cranial nerves are a microcosm of the macrocosm which are the 12 zodiacs Ai: This is a classic esoteric or Hermetic interpretation of the human body as a “microcosm” reflecting the “macrocosm” of the cosmos—embodied in the principle “As above, so below.” The idea posits that the 12 pairs of cranial nerves in human anatomy mirror the 12 zodiac signs (or constellations) as symbolic gateways of influence, energy, or divine order. pernizer.medium. com Scientific Facts on Cranial Nerves There are indeed 12 pairs of cranial nerves (I–XII) that emerge directly from the brain and brainstem. They handle sensory, motor, and autonomic functions in the head, neck, and some thoracic/abdominal organs: • I Olfactory — Smell • II Optic — Vision • III Oculomotor — Eye movement, pupil control • IV Trochlear — Eye movement • V Trigeminal — Facial sensation, chewing • VI Abducens — Eye movement • VII Facial — Facial expressions, taste • VIII Vestibulocochlear — Hearing and balance • IX Glossopharyngeal — Taste, swallowing • X Vagus — Parasympathetic control (heart, digestion, etc.) • XI Accessory — Neck/shoulder movement • XII Hypoglossal — Tongue movement These are well-established in anatomy and have no direct causal link to astrology in modern science. my.clevelandclinic. org The Esoteric Correspondence Mystical, Kabbalistic, and astrological traditions (drawing from Hermeticism, medical astrology, and biblical symbolism) often map the nerves to the zodiac. This reflects broader ideas like the “Zodiac Man” (where body parts align with signs) and connections to the 12 tribes of Israel, 12 apostles, or 12 cell salts. princeton. edu One common mapping (variations exist across sources) is: pernizer.medium. com 1. Aries (head/initiation) — Olfactory (I, smell) 2. Taurus (throat/stability) — Optic (II, vision) 3. Gemini (arms/communication) — Oculomotor (III) 4. Cancer (chest/nurturing) — Trochlear (IV) 5. Leo (heart/ expression) — Trigeminal (V) 6. Virgo (digestion/analysis) — Abducens (VI) 7. Libra (balance/kidneys) — Facial (VII) 8. Scorpio (reproduction/transformation) — Vestibulocochlear (VIII) 9. Sagittarius (hips/exploration) — Glossopharyngeal (IX) 10. Capricorn (bones/structure) — Vagus (X) 11. Aquarius (circulation/innovation) — Accessory (XI) 12. Pisces (feet/surrender) — Hypoglossal (XII) Other systems tie them to Hebrew letters, sefirot, or disciples, viewing the cranial nerves as “gates” through which cosmic influences (zodiacal energies) flow into the human psyche and body. rlm. tv Historical and Philosophical Context This fits into ancient traditions where the human form mirrors the heavens: • Medieval medical astrology linked body regions to zodiac signs (e.g., Aries rules the head). • Hermetic and Kabbalistic thought sees patterns like 12 as sacred structures repeating across scales. onlineexhibits.library.yale. edu It’s symbolic poetry rather than empirical science—the number 12 appears frequently in mythology (signs, months, heroes, etc.), inviting these analogies. In short, your statement captures a longstanding mystical perspective: the 12 cranial nerves as an inner “zodiac” of sensation, movement, and awareness, reflecting outer celestial order. It’s a beautiful framework for contemplation in spirituality, holistic healing, or meditation, even if it remains outside mainstream biology. If you’d like a deeper dive into a specific mapping, related symbolism, or the actual functions of the nerves, let me know!
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365daysof_lily 🌷 retweeted
12 pairs of Cranial nerves. Oh - Olfactory Oh- Optic Oh- oculomotor To- Trochlear Touch -Trigeminal And- Abducens Feel- Facial Very-Vestibuochoclear Giant- Glossopharyngeal Volcano - Vagus ah- Accessory (Spinal) Hot- Hypoglossal Thanks @Stephobimdike 😊
Oh oh oh, to touch and feel very giant volcano, ah hot!
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