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AL-BUTAIN
البطين· The Belly12.86°–25.71° · ♈ aries · earthHidden treasure☽Ruled by Moonδ,ε Arietis · Aries
Key Themes
discoverytreasurereconciliationearth-work
The belly of Aries conceals what the horns display. This mansion favors digging — literally and metaphorically. Good for finding lost things, sowing seeds, and reconciling enemies through patient effort.
Correspondences
Planetary RulerAssigned by the Picatrix weekday lord cycle, Moon colors this mansion with receptivity and flux.
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Moonluminary planet
Marker Star
Al-Butainδ,ε Arietis
Ariesearth
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
AgricultureCommerceNegotiation
Unfavorable Activities
Travel
Traditional Imagery
PicatrixGhayat al-Hakim, Book IV Ch. 9, c. 10th century“A crowned king, with both hands raised.”
AgrippaThree Books of Occult Philosophy, Book II Ch. 33, 1533“The image of a king crowned.”
Modern SynthesisContemporary interpretation“Hands push deep into dark soil, fingers closing around something buried and gleaming — what you seek is closer than you think, hidden just beneath the surface.”