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AL-ZUBRAH
الزبرة· The Mane128.57°–141.43° · ♌ leo · airReverent authority☿Ruled by Mercuryδ,θ Leonis · Leo
Key Themes
tradehonorgainfear of authority
The lion's mane commands reverence and awe. This mansion favors trade, the gaining of honor through commerce, and inspires healthy fear of authority. Profits come to those who carry themselves with dignity.
Correspondences
Planetary RulerAssigned by the Picatrix weekday lord cycle, Mercury colors this mansion with communication and craft.
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Mercurypersonal planet
Marker Star
Al-Zubrahδ,θ Leonis
Leoair
The Arabic lunar mansions are anchored to bright fixed stars, creating a stellar framework independent of the tropical zodiac.Electional Astrology
FavorableOverall nature for elections
Favorable Activities
CommerceAuthorityBuildingTravel
Unfavorable Activities
Captives
Traditional Imagery
PicatrixGhayat al-Hakim, Book IV Ch. 9, c. 10th century“A man on a throne, holding a lance in his right hand.”
AgrippaThree Books of Occult Philosophy, Book II Ch. 33, 1533“The image of a man riding a lion, holding a lance in his right hand and the ear of a lion in his left.”
Modern SynthesisContemporary interpretation“A figure ascends marble steps toward a throne of commerce, each step carved with the symbols of fair dealing — authority earned through honorable exchange.”