Geomantic figures
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The sixteen figures of Western geomancy (divination by signs in the earth) are:
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[edit] Via
The figure resembles a road or path. It is considered bad practically of all things, but good with concerns of roads, travels, or journeys. Astrologically it is associated with Cancer and the Moon. All the elements in Via are active, and as such the figure indicates 'change' more than any other figure. Regarding the outcome of the situation being divined, it is neutral, unless change by itself infers a positive or negative result.
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[edit] Cauda Draconis
The figure resembles the astrological symbol for the Tail of the Dragon. It is considered very bad in most situations, such that in older traditions if this was the first figure drawn the geomancy reading was stopped. It is only good in circumstances for ending or completing things, e.g. breaking up a relationship. The name is Latin, meaning "Tail of the Dragon", a term used in astrology to denote the Moon's south node. It is an end, and therefore favourable for endings and losses, but little else. It brings good with evil, and evil with good. Its ruling spirits are Bartzabel and Zazel, and its associated element is Fire.
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[edit] Puer
The figure is a representation of an erect phallus or refers to male energies: primarily aggression and passion, and also war and male sexuality. It is bad in most cases, but good in situations where boys (in Antiquity and Medieval society) excelled: love and war. Astrologically it is associated with Aries and Mars. All elements are active except Water, the element of emotion.
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[edit] Fortuna Minor
The figure is symbolic of prosperity coming down from heaven and expanding on earth. Astrologically it is associated with Leo and the Sun. It means "lesser fortune" and indicates a positive outcome in nearly all questions, especially those requiring a quick outcome. It is a figure of change and instability.
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[edit] Puella
The figure is to resemble the vulva. It is good in most situations, especially with women or feminine situations. Astrologically it is associated with Libra and Venus. It represents peace and passivity, which can be either positive or negative depending on the question being answered, though generally positive (and fickle). It also refers to female sexuality. This also a counter-figure of Puer.
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[edit] Amissio
The figure is of two bowls or cups turned upside-down. In general, the figure is bad or negative figure for all charts except those for love or where loss is desired and denotes loss. It is only good when losing or removal is situationally desired. Astrologically, it is associated with Taurus and Venus. Often it represents something outside of one's grasp.
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[edit] Carcer
The figure is the outline of an enclosure or prison cell. It is usually bad in situations and denotes delays, setbacks, or bindings. Astrologically it is associated with Capricorn and Saturn. It refers to immobility, and also thereby strength. Depending on the question it could indicate a restriction, or a source of willpower. It is generally unfavourable, but can be favourable in questions involving stability or security.
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[edit] Laeticia
The figure resembles an arch or rainbow. It is good in situations that require or concern joy or happiness. Astrologically it is associated with Pisces and Jupiter. It is a positive figure for nearly all questions. It indicates happiness and joy wherever it appears in the chart.
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[edit] Caput Draconis
The figure resembles the astrological symbol for the Head of the Dragon. It is neutral figure (good with good, evil with evil) but fortunate with starting or beginning new things. The name is Latin, meaning "Head of the Dragon", a term used in astrology to denote the Moon's north node. It is favourable for beginnings and profit, and otherwise favourable with other favourable figures, and unfavourable with unfavourable ones.
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[edit] Conjunctio
The figure resembles an X or joining of two figures. The sign is neutral in meaning (good in good things, evil in evil) but good with joining or recovering things. Astrologically it is associated with Virgo and Mercury. It represents a combination of forces, for good or ill. By itself, it is neutral, only becoming favourable or not by other figures around it.
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[edit] Acquisito
The figure resembles two bowls or cups turned upright. It is good in most situations, especially for getting and obtaining things. Astrologically it is associated with Sagittarius and Jupiter. For most charts it is a positive figure, except where a loss is desired. It indicates a gain of some sort, financially, mentally, or in any other form, or something within one's grasp.
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[edit] Rubeus
The figure is an overturned glass, an inversion, meaning good in all that is evil, and evil in all that is good. Like the Tail of the Dragon, the figure is considered so unfavourable that if it were the first in a reading, the reading would end. Astrologically it is associated with Scorpio and Mars. This is also the counter-figure of Albus, representing passion, fierceness, violence and vice.
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[edit] Fortuna Major
The figure resembles blessings growing from the earth and being fruitful in the air. It is good in all situations in a best case scenario sense and represents great good fortune, especially in beginnings. Astrologically it is associated with Leo and the Sun. It denotes power and success, and so is very favourable in conflicts and contests.
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[edit] Albus
The figure resembles an upright glass or goblet set upright. It is good in most situations, especial with good things. Astrologically it is associated with Gemini and Mercury. It is a favourable figure, albeit a weak one, representing peace, wisdom and purity. It is good for beginnings and profit.
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[edit] Tristicia
The figure resembles a broken arch. It is bad in most cases and connotes sadness or mourning. Astrologically it is associated with Aquarius and Saturn. Sorrow, suffering, illness and pain; Tristicia is an unfavourable figure in almost all questions. It may yet be favourable in questions dealing with building, or the Earth.
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[edit] Populus
The figure resembles a bird's eye view of a group of people. The figure means that the outcome is based of the people of the situation. Astrologically it is associated with Cancer and the Moon. It means a gathering or assembly of people and is very neutral, for though there may be a great deal of movement within the crowd, there is very little effect on the crowd as a whole. In conjunction with favourable figures, it is favourable, and vice versa.
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