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AL-DHIRA
الذراع· The Forearm77.14°–90° · ♊ gemini · airProsperous gain♄Ruled by Saturnα,β Geminorum · Gemini
Key Themes
merchandisegainfriendshipharvest
Castor and Pollux — the immortal twins — preside here with commercial savvy. This mansion excels at acquisition: buying, selling, forging profitable alliances. Money flows toward those who act under its influence.
Correspondences
Planetary RulerAssigned by the Picatrix weekday lord cycle, Saturn colors this mansion with structure and limitation.
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Saturnsocial planet
Marker Star
Al-Dhiraα,β Geminorum
Geminiair
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
CommerceFriendshipAgricultureAuthority
Unfavorable Activities
War
Traditional Imagery
PicatrixGhayat al-Hakim, Book IV Ch. 9, c. 10th century“A man clothed in garments, with his hands extended to heaven as if in prayer and supplication.”
AgrippaThree Books of Occult Philosophy, Book II Ch. 33, 1533“The image of a man well clothed, extending his hands as if to pray and supplicate.”
Modern SynthesisContemporary interpretation“A merchant's hands extend across a table laden with goods, palms open in generosity and invitation — the art of exchange where both sides walk away richer.”