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AL-IKLIL
الإكليل· The Crown205.71°–218.57° · ♎ libra · fireProtective fortification♂Ruled by Marsβ,δ,π Scorpii · Scorpius
Key Themes
protectionbuildingsloveenmity
The crown of the scorpion protects with fierce loyalty. This mansion strengthens buildings, fortifies love, and wards against thieves and enemies. Its protection has an edge — it defends by making the cost of attack too high.
Correspondences
Planetary RulerAssigned by the Picatrix weekday lord cycle, Mars colors this mansion with drive and conflict.
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Marspersonal planet
Marker Star
Al-Iklilβ,δ,π Scorpii
Scorpiusfire
The Arabic lunar mansions are anchored to bright fixed stars, creating a stellar framework independent of the tropical zodiac.Electional Astrology
MixedOverall nature for elections
Favorable Activities
BuildingLoveAuthority
Unfavorable Activities
TravelCommerce
Traditional Imagery
PicatrixGhayat al-Hakim, Book IV Ch. 9, c. 10th century“A monkey holding a purse in his right hand.”
AgrippaThree Books of Occult Philosophy, Book II Ch. 33, 1533“The image of an ape asking for something.”
Modern SynthesisContemporary interpretation“A crown of thorns and roses encircles a fortress gate — beauty and menace woven together, protecting everything within by making the threshold unforgettable.”