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cuties-in-codices · 4 months
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illustration for the third decan of libra in an astrological treatise ("de figura seu imagine mundi" by ludovicus de angulo/louis de langle), lyon, c. 1456
source: St. Gallen, Kantonsbibl., VadSlg Ms. 427, fol. 98r
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plutonian-moon · 2 years
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random astro observations p2 💤 ☆°
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take what resonates leave what doesn't!!
ur venus sign + house and aspects maybe even deegres can show ur love language ! (i will do maybe a post abt this in future with explaining :3) ☆°
mercury conjunction pluto/scorpio mercury/8H mercury are very interesting peoples tbh i love them sm im pisces mercury hehe and ... they are just so cool but they tend to not telling so much abt themself ! unless u have a gemini placements or smth that will causes oversharing ! ☆°
parallels/contraparallels are aspects that are not talked much abt and its so sad?? parallels are like conjunctions and contraparallels like opposition they are powerful major aspects i dont think that they are less powerful i have myself 0° degree sun parallel pluto, 0° asc parallel pluto, 0° asc parallel neptune, 0° mc parallel pluto, 1° mc parallel neptune, mercury parallel pluto 0° and i relate alottt to them !! and yes i read parallels like conjunctions and contraparallels like oppositions u can find which parallels/contraparallels u have on a astro.seek website ! have fun ☆°
gemini venus are not mean that u r a player/cheater in relationships i hate when peoples are talking shit when they dont know anything abt astrology 🚶🏼‍♂️🚶🏼‍♂️
2H can tell u what type of food u like eat for example a mars 2H/pluto 2H can enjoy spicy food but neptune 2H/moon 2H can dislike spicy food and uranus 2H can enjoy "weird" food or can be very open to experiment with different types of food but jupiter 2H can enjoy food from different cultures ! ☆°
2H also can tell u what u like to buy for example pluto 2H/neptune 2H maybe like buying spiritual/witchcraft stuffs like crystals, tarots or smth that have to do with psychology, astrology, paranormal, true crime ☆°
2H can alsooo tell u WHAT TYPE of people buying things u r for example virgo 2H will be very picky when its comes to buying things 2H capricorn/2H saturn can do this too hm but having 2H mars/2H aries/2H scorpio/2H pluto can mean that u r very impulsive when it comes to a buying things ! ☆°
helpp its gonna be a 2H observations or what .. but anyways 💀 .. i notice that people who have a cancer mars/4H mars/mars-moon (esp hard aspects) (hard aspects are : square, opposition, sometimes conjunction and quincunx (inconjunction)) u can tell when they are mad at u lmao idk i know so many cancer mars for example my ex is one and he was always very "dry texter" when he was mad at me 😭😭 and when i ask him if he is mad at me he was always saying that everything is ok 😡😡😡 ...... he was having also 11H mars ... so maybe u can relate when u have 11H mars/aquarius mars/mars-uranus too
11H saturn/11H chiron/11H neptune/11H pluto/11H lilith are very lonely placements.... u can have very small group of friends or no friends (its common with 11H saturn) with 11H neptune u can have many friends with some kind of addiction to smth or friendships that are fake but will act like they like u .. u can giving so much to a friendships and u can try help the wrong people with 11H chiron u feel like u dont belong to the group u r maybe always rejected when in group or u feel that way .. u was experience rlly bad friendships with 11H lilith its pretty much simillar and lastly with 11H pluto u can attract people who are jealous of what u have and what they dont literally maybe people hate u for no reason people maybe gossip alot abt u when u dont do nothing u can also attract very intense, self destructive and with mental health problems friendships at the worse scenario u can even experience a death of friend but yk what the all placements have in common feeling very lonely and empty even if u have so many peoples around u ur still experience loneliess and also bad experience with friendships are common in these placements :--( ☆°
6H uranus peoples can have very unstable routine or routine that is not like everyone else yk what i mean routine that is just different ☆°
6H neptune peoples are very procrastinatiors (a person who habitually puts off doing things) and also they can be very lazy when it comes to doing even basic everyday things also they can sleep alot and daydreaming everyday as they routine hmm also i think that its have simillar results as having mars-neptune when u r literally just thinking abt do something that U HAVE TO DO but ... u end not doing this 😭😭 ...or u will lying to urself that u do this tomorrow but u will dont do this !! 😞😞 ☆°
8H moons/scorpio moons/moon-pluto (hard aspects) and mars-pluto (hard aspects)/scorpio mars/8H mars can have veryyy bad period pains i have mars opposition pluto 0° and 8H moon in scorpio decan making opposition to pluto 😭😭 and in moon persona chart i have moon square pluto, 8H sun, 1H pluto and mars opposition pluto and I HAVE VERYY BADD PAIN WHEN I HAVE PERIOD 😭😭 i cant even get out of my bed bc of this pain omg
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savagebeautyqueen · 2 months
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How DEEP are you into astrology??
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kubrickscube · 1 year
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ASTRO XII
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Some mini shit. As always, other aspects, placements, and signs might affect the ones that are mentioned here and it may not resonate with some of you.
Want to pluck some good stuff? At least mention my name and let the others know I influenced you in whatever it is that you're going to write.
► The yassification of Saturn in 1st House natives after their Saturn Return is something I will be always surprised by.
► Why is it when someone mentions something on a post (I've seen this on TikTok mostly) these Scorpio rising peeps would insist that they should be included? I've seen them argue that they are the ones who carry all of the Zodiac signs when the OP is talking about the Cardinal signs. I love y'all, just calm down.
► Pluto in Sagittarius generation (especially first decans) are unhinged. Keep up the good work, one day when those Pluto in Capricorn generation become adults you'll have someone to annoy with your values and views of the world.
► Speaking of decans. Yes, there is a HUGE difference between signs who are born in a different month (December Capybara - January Capybara, May Gemini - June Gemini, and so on) and it all depends on the decans.
► I just know Pisces risings are suffering with the transit Venus conjunct Saturn in their 12th House now lmaoooooo same.
► For those studying astrology for a long time now, try to dive into Zodiacal Releasing. If you are financially able to, take Chris Brennan's course. If not, there are tons of free resources floating on the net that talks about this.
► Not sure why you're attracting people with similar placements to one another? Try looking at your father's birth chart (or your mother's, if you identify as masculine). OR, You can also check the signs of asteroids related to relationships and whatnot. Don't talk to me, I've married a Moon in Cancer man and my father has this placement.
That's it for this post. Not really an observation isn't it? Oh well. My ask is open for questions, and my replies are as well if you want to correct me or add insight to this. Thanks for reading!
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teopatra · 3 months
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Decans in astrology are
- 0° - 10° (first week of the season)
- 10° - 20° (second week of the season)
- 20° - 30° (third week of the season)
For example: January 15th, 2024 the sun is 24° of Capricorn making it the third decan of Capricorn
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abwatt · 4 months
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Astrological Magic: Part 2: a primer
I just appeared on the What Magic is This? podcast for the second time, this time talking about #astrologicalmagic and how to actually do it — the system of techniques and tools, the underlying philosophies, and how you should prioritize learning the material:
https://whatmagicisthis.com/2023/12/11/astrological-magic-with-andrew-watt-continued/
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astrologged · 1 year
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Decans of Aries
Each zodiac sign can be divided into three parts, called decans, with each decan being ruled by a different planet and possessing its own unique qualities. 
1st Decan of Aries (March 21 - March 30): This decan is ruled by Mars, the planetary ruler of Aries. Those born under this decan are highly energetic, assertive, and competitive. They possess a pioneering spirit and are not afraid to take risks or blaze new trails.
2nd Decan of Aries (March 31 - April 9): This decan is ruled by the Sun, which brings a sense of creativity and charisma to those born under this decan. They are passionate and dynamic, with an ability to lead and inspire others. They also possess a strong sense of self and are highly individualistic.
3rd Decan of Aries (April 10 - April 19): This decan is ruled by Jupiter, which brings a sense of optimism and generosity to those born under this decan. They possess a larger-than-life personality and a desire to expand their horizons through travel and learning. They are also highly intuitive and possess a deep sense of spirituality.
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loveemagicpeace · 2 years
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🥀Decans of zodiac signs part2🥀
Leo Decans
🌞First Decan Leo/Sun(July 22-August 1)-many characteristics of a leo.They are proud, they love attention and being the center of attention. Many belonging to this decan are benevolent leaders, but they often lack humility. You like to shine and show others how to shine.
✨Second Decan Leo/Jupiter(August 2-August 11)-These are the gamblers and risk takers. You like to take risks and you like challenges. This tendency toward risk-taking can also lead them to overextend at times, but they usually fall on their feet. You are more of an optimist and look at the fun side of life.
☁️Third Decan Leo/Mars(August 12-August 21)-This is the warrior lion who will go out into the world with a sense of righteousness and possibility, who truly believes they can achieve anything they desire. You are a driven person who always wants to achieve your goal.
Virgo Decans
🧼First Decan Virgo/Merucry(August 22-September 1)-They enjoy intellectual relationships in which they can discuss plans and ideas with those around them. They are also great worriers and their inner self-critic is probably the strongest of all people zodiac.
🔑Second Decan Virgo/Saturn (September 2-September 11)-energy of Saturn and Capricorn relieves some of the potential analysis paralysis of Virgo and encourages them to take action to create structures that give them material security. They are very responsible and great managers but their drive to achieve can mean they miss out on the lighter and more fun side of life.
🎈Third Decan Virgo/Venus(September 12-September 21)-These are slower moving people and generally quite reserved and self-contained. They are more oriented towards beauty, cosmetics, appearance and tidiness. They also like to dress well and look good. Maybe they notice the details earlier.
Libra Decans
🧸First Decan Libra/Venus( September 22 -October 1)-These people are lovers of beauty, pleasure, and others. They love harmony, peace, and for lite to be smooth and lovely. They are happiest when in relationships. They like balance. They do not like conflict and like to remain neutral.
🏖Second Decan Libra/Uranus(October 2-October 11)-These people are more individualistic. They are also drawn to needing more personal space to find the balance that Libra needs. They have interesting ideas and can be a bit rebellious. They fight much more for rights.
💘Third Decan Libra/Mercury(October 12-October 21)-These are charming people who can woo others with their words, but they are also more changeable and restless, which can upset the needed balance and harmony integral to Libra. They are highly sociable and need to converse with others on a regular basis. These people are more talkative and need more communication in relationships, but at the same time they can also be good writers or have a very good vocabulary.
Scorpio Decans
🌊First Decan Scorpio/Pluto(October 22-November 1)- people are deep and extremely intense.They may, almost unconsciously, play power games with others as they try to fulfill their deep longings and desires. They are not the easiest people to be around, but they love very deeply if you can stand the heat.
🫀Second Decan Scorpio/Neptune(November 2 -November 11)-an artistic person who has a lot of spirituality and is deep. I also notice in these people that you have the qualities of a pisces. Their imaginations are quite magical& also are good at imagination. Their ideals are high but at times totally unrealistic.
🌙Third Decan Scorpio/Moon(November 12-November 21)-these people are guided by emotions. Many times family means a lot to them or they have an intense relationship with it. They are more introverted and like comfort. These people have great loyalty but with a higher level of trust.
Sagittarius Decans
💜First Decan Sagittarius/Jupiter(November 22-December 1)-These people are adventurous and optimistic & always ready to party. They love to travel and are inspired by places and psychological life. They often study higher philosophies.
🎡Second Decan Sagittarius/Mars(December 2 -December 11)-they may not always look where they are going. They are constantly challenging themselves and are usually completely open and honest. They can often get into danger and like things that are fiery, daring and challenging.
🎢Third Decan Sagittarius/Sun(December 12-December 21)-This is another risk-taking placement,and the combination can lead them to gamble in life. They are always looking for fun things, adventure. They have a proud approach and are confident in their own skin.
Capricorn Decans
🪐First Decan Capricorn/Saturn (December 22 -January 1)-Working people who have high goals and want to build a career. They are very serious and responsible. These people have great determination. They take things seriously and usually want to build a reputation.
🖤Second Decan Capricorn/Venus(January 2-January 11)-these people are still responsible and determined but will also make sure they relax and enjoy the comforts their achievements bring. They will appreciate the material side more.
🤎Third Decan Capricron/Mercury(January 12-January 21)-These people are more impatient than others two decans. Maybe they want things to happen faster. Also they always seeking to make everything they do more functional, so that they can get to the next thing faster.
Aquarius Decans
💚First Decan Aquarius/Uranus(January 22-February 1)-These people are real individualists and nonconformists. They are progressive-minded, sociable humanitarians. They usually have a small circle of friends and only those who really suit them. They are rebellious and like to look at life in a different way. They often have their own beliefs. Also their overthinking can lead to anxiety sometimes.
🧝🏽‍♀️Second Decan Aquarius/Gemini(February 2- February 11)-They are still individuals but are more social and curious about the world rather than only abstract ideas. They like new things and they like meeting new people. Also are good communicators.
🧞‍♂️Third Decan Aquarius/Venus(February 12 -February 21)-These people are usually great politicians by nature because they are very good with people and really care about bettering the lives of others. They do not like to fall into conflicts and look at the other side. They are often very graceful and willowy.
Pisces Decans
🧜🏼‍♀️First Decan Pisces/Neptune(February 22-March 1)-These people are good at psychic research and have good intuition. They are usually attracted to mystical experiences, since they already inhabit those realms. They are creative and have an artistic streak. But they are often in the clouds and true dreamers.
🧚🏽‍♂️Second Decan Pisces/Moon(March 2-March 11)-These people are creative romantics but also crave security and safety the most of all the decans. They can be very needy if they don't feel secure. They fall in love quickly or get attached to someone quickly. They often like to isolate themselves and are more or less introverted. They also need a lot of alone time within that structure.
☁️Third Decan Pisces/Pluto(March 12-March 21)-Those people are often drawn to the realms of the hidden and the taboo, such as the realms of magic, mediumship, and death. They are more attached to unknown things and topics that are darker. But they are very emotional and deep and tend to look at life from a deep perspective.
-Rebekah🦋🫀☁️
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unknownfortuna · 1 year
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Astrology Decans
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*1st Decan harnesses the zodiac signs energy (essentially doubling the planets power/influence)
**2nd and 3rd Decans influence the signs depending on the planet sub ruler. ex. Capricorn 2nd Decan may be more sensual/Hedonistic (work hard; play hard) and take on other qualities seen in Venus ruled Taurus.
Order of Decans:
Fire Element: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Earth Element: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Air Element: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Water Element: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Aries Decans~ 1st Decan Aries (March 21st- 30th) sub ruler Mars, 2nd Decan Leo (April 1st-9th) sub ruler Sun, 3rd Decan Sagittarius (April 10th-19th) sub ruler Jupiter
Taurus Decans~ 1st Decan Taurus (April 20th- 29th) sub ruler Venus, 2nd Decan Virgo (April 30th- May 9th) sub ruler Mercury, 3rd Decan Capricorn (May 10th-20th) sub ruler Saturn
Gemini Decans~ 1st Decan Gemini (May 21st- 30th) sub ruler Mercury, 2nd Decan Libra (May 31st- June 9th) sub ruler Venus, 3rd Decan Aquarius (June 10th- 20th) sub ruler Uranus/Saturn
Cancer Decans~ 1st Decan Cancer (June 21st-30th) sub ruler Moon, 2nd Decan Scorpio (July 1st-10th) sub ruler Pluto/Mars, 3rd Decan Pisces (July 11th-22nd) sub ruler Neptune/Jupiter
Leo Decans~ 1st Decan Leo (July 23rd- Aug 1st) sub ruler sun, 2nd Decan Sagittarius (Aug 2nd- 11th) sub ruler Jupiter, 3rd Decan Aries (Aug 12th- 22nd) sub ruler Mars
Virgo Decans~ 1st Decan Virgo (Aug 23rd- September 1st) sub ruler Mercury, 2nd Decan Capricorn (Sept 2nd-11th) sub ruler Saturn, 3rd Decan Taurus (Sept 12th-22nd) sub ruler Venus
Libra Decans~ 1st Decan Libra (Sept 23rd- Oct 2nd) sub ruler Venus, 2nd Decan Aquarius (Oct 3rd-12th) sub ruler Uranus/Saturn, 3rd Decan Gemini (Oct 13th-22nd) sub ruler Mercury
Scorpio Decans~ 1st Decan Scorpio (Oct 23rd-Nov 1st) sub ruler Pluto/Mars, 2nd Decan Pisces (Nov 2nd-11th) sub ruler Neptune/Jupiter, 3rd Decan Cancer (Nov 12th-21st) sub ruler Moon
Sagittarius Decans~ 1st Decan Sagittarius (Nov 22nd- Dec 1st) Sub ruler Jupiter, 2nd Decan Aries (Dec 2nd-11th) sub ruler Mars, 3rd Decan Leo (Dec 12th-21st) sub ruler Sun
Capricorn Decans~ 1st Decan Capricorn (Dec 22nd -31st) Sub ruler Saturn, 2nd Decan Taurus (Jan 1st-10th) sub ruler Venus, 3rd Decan Virgo (Jan 11th- 19th) sub ruler Mercury
Aquarius Decans~ 1st Decan Aquarius (Jan 20th-29th) sub ruler Uranus/Saturn, 2nd Decan Gemini (Jan 30th- Feb 8th) sub ruler Mercury, 3rd Decan Libra (Feb 9th-18th) sub ruler Venus
Pisces Decans~ 1st Decan Pisces (Feb 19th- 29th) sub ruler Neptune/Jupiter, 2nd Decan Cancer (March 1st-10th) Sub ruler Moon, 3rd Decan Scorpio (March 11th-20th) sub ruler Pluto/Mars
Every next level of your life will demand a different version of you.
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thee-achilles · 10 months
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me when my saturn in the 10H is working exactly how it was meant to:
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ok goodnight y’all.
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undereveningstars · 1 year
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Mercury Retrograde in Taurus
Mercury will station retrograde early tomorrow morning (Eastern time) in the second decan of Taurus. To understand the meaning of this retrograde, I considered the decans it will take place in and the corresponding Tarot cards. If you’re interested in what this retrograde might mean and how it lines up with the Tarot, keep reading below the cut!
Mercury in Taurus is the Magician in the realm of the Hierophant. Here, the Magician walks a well-worn spiritual path. The collective experiences of the many travelers whose feet have defined this path are distilled into texts and archived in the Hierophant’s sacred library. The realm of the Hierophant is well-charted; it is hard to get lost in this place. Such is the advantage of tradition: there is always a map, or someone to ask for directions.
The correspondence of the Hierophant with Taurus is a reminder that Venus (Taurus’s ruler) has been associated with priesthood*. Venus works for comfort and harmony, protecting our spirituality from disruptive forces by organizing spiritual teachings and practices into traditions and creating beautiful sanctuaries within which those traditions may live – places like temples and monasteries. Things tend to happen on a schedule in these places. Within the container of ritual, we enjoy a certain amount of protection from outside intrusion. But something may yet stir within us, struggling against the boundaries of tradition. Perhaps there is a voice of doubt, or an experience of personal gnosis that contradicts traditional teachings.
Even the least dogmatic tradition requires some boundaries, or its coherence begins to fall apart. Venus is always trying to keep things together, to maintain coherence and cohesion. Spirituality becomes coherent in Taurus. But Mercury, the Magician, invites contradiction, chaos, and doubt into the sanctuary of Venus’s High Priest. The first decan of Taurus (the Five of Pentacles), which Mercury rules, is a decan of anxiety and doubt – here, we fear being excluded from the sense of safety and belonging we enjoy in the Hierophant’s realm. What if there are essential parts of ourselves we can’t reconcile with what our spiritual traditions expect of us?
Mercury may find some answers in the second decan of Taurus, presided over by the High Priestess (the Moon) – the natural counterbalance to the Hierophant. The spirituality of the High Priestess is not dictated by tradition, but by intuition. She is the heart of the sacred, which, despite the efforts of the Hierophant, cannot be organized, defined, or made coherent. That she has an office in the Hierophant’s realm – in the second decan of Taurus – tells me that within a healthy spiritual tradition, there is room for contradiction, for unique personal gnosis, for innovation, for flexibility, for change. The exclusive boundaries of the Five of Pentacles make way for the generous inclusivity of the Six. In the second decan of Taurus – in the Six of Pentacles – everyone has a seat at the table.
I used to be an active member of the Anglican Church. The director of the kitchen ministry at my home parish was an outspoken atheist who would engage in good-natured theological debates with our incumbent priest. This church was a house of contradiction without losing any of its meaning or coherence. When the parish gathered together for a service, we entered the realm of the Hierophant – we spoke and sang the same words at the same time. The ritual followed a familiar, predictable schedule. But the Hierophant is only the visible part of spirituality. What could not be seen during the service was the very real presence of the High Priestess within each parishioner – the collection of deeply personal encounters with the sacred (whether they be encounters of faith or doubt, or some mixture of both!) that, if compared against each other, would be an absolute mess of contradictions.
Mercury, as befits their association with the Magician card, presides over the hermetic arts of astrology, magic, and alchemy. Interest in these Mercurial arts is growing, as are communities of practitioners. As old traditions are recovered and new traditions establish themselves, I hope those of us who practice astrology and magic take inspiration from our patron’s role as a rule-breaking, boundary-defying trickster. When technique and tradition are given priority over intuition and inspiration, the Hierophant and the High Priestess become unbalanced. Mercury’s extended stay in Taurus is a reminder that the Hierophant’s role is to provide a container within which contradiction, paradox, intuition, and personal gnosis may thrive.
*Venus corresponds to priesthood in the writing of Vettius Valens, and to “houses of worship, virtue, adhering to religion, performing devotions” in the writing of Abu Mashar.
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orphic-muse · 1 year
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Sigils of the 36 Decans from the Catalogus Codicum Astrologorum Graecorum, a compilation of translations of Greco-Egyptian magical texts on the Decans and their uses.
The names of the Decans as given in the catalogue:
𓇼PARKHÁM
𓇼OUALÁKH
𓇼DELPHAÁ
𓇼ZAKKHÁL
𓇼KHOUNTHÁ
𓇼ANESIOÚM
𓇼PARESKHÁRTI
𓇼HIERASESÊR
𓇼ANASÁM-TETÊKH
𓇼SARKHAÁM-KOMPHES
𓇼TENOÚM-TANLÁKH
𓇼TROUKHÁP-IÁLEM, SAMPÁKH
𓇼APHÁKH-MPEÍTH, PANKHATÁP
𓇼TALANTÍS-KHARKHÁM
𓇼DEROPOÚT
𓇼MENAÍM-KHILLÁ
𓇼MPEÍ-PHOLÁKH
𓇼MARKHEM
𓇼ZÁKH-MEM
𓇼SEPTETÚL
𓇼SELOUÁKHAM
𓇼AMPÁNAN TZÉNGGIKH
𓇼LÁPH-MEÍKH
𓇼ARKHÍMOI-IELOÚPH
𓇼ANASÁM-TERIKHEM
𓇼MAKHRÁM
𓇼KHALKHÊM-IKHÉM
[Capricorn is missing]
𓇼BAZEÍNKH
𓇼KHOUNLIÁKHM
𓇼MAKHILOÚKH
𓇼KAÍN-KHÁM
𓇼POKH-MELLEPH
𓇼SUREM-OLÁKHM
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kubrickscube · 1 year
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what exactly did you mean when you said that pluto sag are unhinged?
Hello!
They’re philosophers. Think of the most unhinged philosopher, they’re that. Especially the first batch of Pluto in Sagittarius (y’all can join, Pluto in Sagittarius when it went retrograde)
Why I’m saying the first batch is because they’re the “purest” Pluto Sags out there. The first decan, 0-9, is Pluto Sagittarius.
These people just do not care. They know that being miserable isn’t it. They know there’s something out there, a much bigger purpose, and being miserable won’t do shit.
And I think this is also the reason why the other Pluto gens hate Pluto in Sag, they just do not care.
I may do a post fully explaining this, but for now I hope that this will do (I’m working, forgive me)
Thanks for the ask!
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teopatra · 3 months
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If you understand a planet and it’s characteristics and what it controls then it’s easier to assume how it would act in a particular house.. also understand a house’s rules apply as well, so then when you put the two together u can figure it out.. sky math
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abwatt · 4 months
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Elemental Forces & an Astrological Year
I haven't been very explicit about this, but it's time.
There's a standard list from a Christian dude named Cosmas of Jerusalem, where he takes "the pagans' to task for the worship of the 12 Olympians and also a collection of 36 other deities in Alexandria, and he mentions that they're assigned to "the airs". And that's a reference to the 10° segments of the Zodiac called Decans or Faces. So Cosmas is critiquing the use of an Egyptian/Hellenic calendar and time-keeping system, probably in use in Alexandria around the 2nd century AD that divides the Zodiac by decan, into 36 slices. And Cosmas goes on to list which deities go with which air/decan/face.
Why is that important? Well, every one of the thirty-six airs comes up over the eastern horizon, every day. Some of them happen fast and are called the signs of Short Ascension (Capricorn to Cancer) some of them take a long time and are called the Signs of Long Ascension (Leo through Sagittarius). The Moon passes through every decan, every month, spending less than a day in each decan. The Sun passes through every decan, spending about ten days in every decan every year.
Which means that Cosmas has given us today the necessary tools to construct a calendar of sacred hours, sacred days, and sacred 'long weeks' for a broad range of Greco-Egyptian deities in the Hellenistic era.
If we order Orphic Hymns by which deity rules which air/decan/face,, that looks something like this. The first ten degrees of each sign are shown first (0°-9° including up to 9°59'), then the second deity (10°-19°) then the third (20°-29°) We get 29 gods who have Orphic hymns. and seven that don't have Orphic Hymns assigned to them — the Litai (or prayers), Serapis, the Loimos (or spirits of sicknesses), Tolma (or daring), Phobos (or Fear), Osiris (maybe substitute an Egyptian hymn?), and Dolos (trickery).
Aries: Aidoneus/Pluto 17 - Persephone 28 - Eros 57 
Taurus: Charis/the Graces 59 - The horae/Seasons 42 - The Litai (none)
Gemini: Tethys 21 - Cybele 25 - Praxidike 62 
Cancer: Nike 32 - Hercules 11 - Hecate 1 
Leo: Hephaestus 63 - Isis 13 - Serapis (none)
Virgo: Themis 78 - the Moirai 58 - Hestia 83 
Libra: The Erinyes 68 - Kairos 12 - Nemesis 60
Scorpio: The Nymphs 50 - Leto 34 - Curetes/Korybas 37 & 38 
Sagittarius: Loimos (none) - Kore 40 - Anangke 9
Capricorn: Asklepios 66 - Hygeia 67 - Tolma (none) 
Aquarius: Dike 61 - Phobos (none) - Osiris (none) 
Pisces: Okeanos 82 - Dolos (none) - Memnosyne 76
That's.... that's a yearly and weekly calendar, a clock, and a pagan cosmology, all rolled into one. Oh, and also an education program for training the memory, which is a cornerstone skill of magic. Additionally, I use these for the four elements: 20 (air), 21 (water), 4 (fire), 25 (earth) instead of pentagram invocations of the directions.
Oh, and as an extra little amuse-bouche, Cosmas mentions that there's another list of 60 gods, which he does not include. But! There's sixty-subdivisions of the Zodiac signs called Terms or Bounds, and there's a Chaldean version of them and an Egyptian version of them. So you can also assign any additional gods you attend to, to the terms... and build them right into the timekeeping system.
Ta-daa!
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Decans of Gemini
Each zodiac sign can be divided into three parts, called decans, with each decan being ruled by a different planet and possessing its own unique qualities.
1st Decan of Gemini (May 22 - June 1) This decan is ruled by Mercury and is associated with quick wit, versatility, and communication skills. People born under this decan are curious, adaptable, and often have a talent for learning new things.
2nd Decan of Gemini (June 2 - June 11) This decan is also ruled by Mercury but is influenced by Venus as well. People born under this decan are known for their charm, sociability, and artistic talents. They may also have a tendency towards indecisiveness and a love of luxury.
3rd Decan of Gemini (June 12 - June 21) This decan is ruled by Uranus and is associated with innovation, originality, and intellectual curiosity. People born under this decan may have unconventional ideas and a desire for freedom and independence. They may also be prone to rebelliousness and unpredictability.
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