#decans

[little-noko]

Some quick sketches of character development. She is a very angry sheep. (it was a good excuse to draw Crane, Decans and Decay!Papyrus too)

Art, Underdecay, Paper Crane, Emyl(c) @little-noko Breaker(c) Murmur Insans(c) @tatatale

[some-swan]

Threw something together last minute for the occasion!

Happy Halloween!

[10beanie01]

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I like the Alaina Prana Cq momma comics so this.

[savagebeautyqueen]

How DEEP are you into astrology??

[honey-bell-aint-well]

Yesss >:D

[Will update as it goes ^^]

[Pen is from @skimmeh's Post it note AU

Sleepless is from @wily-art's Insomnia AU

Sixbones is from @zarla-s's AU

Paper Crane and Decans are both from @little-noko's AUs

I'm not listing all of these. Just the lesser-known[?] ones]

[cuties-in-codices]

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illustration for the third decan of libra in an astrological treatise ("de figura seu imagine mundi" by ludovicus de angulo/louis de langle), lyon, c. 1456

source: St. Gallen, Kantonsbibl., VadSlg Ms. 427, fol. 98r

[liminaltrickster]

Have you ever heard of the decans? If not, here's what you need to know for this post:

The decans are an ancient astrological dignity scheme comprising 10° subsections of the zodiac signs, which means there are thirty-six of them in an astrological chart. They're sometimes also referred to as "faces" because of their connection to imagery. Today, I'm talking about their association with the cards of the minor arcana of the tarot. (Can you see where we're going with this?)

While I was taking a look at Ayo Edebiri's chart for that promised Show Your Work post (this isn't it), I noticed something real neat for an astro nerd like me:

In her chart, Mercury (☿) is in the second decan of Libra (♎️), aka Libra II, opposing her MC within three minutes of a degree. (That's really tight.) I'm not going to go into the specifics of Mercury in her chart, but planets that are closely configured to a point like the MC speak loudly. They often have a direct correlation to the person's career.

So, what's the minor arcana tarot card associated with Libra II?

3 of Swords, The Rider-Waite Tarot Deck

Sydney's 3 of Swords tattoo is in Ayo's chart, and lolllll at how literally it shows up.

This fandom has produced a lot of great writing about Sydney's tattoo and its associations with the Sydney-Carmy-Claire love triangle, but since we're here, let's discuss the decanic meaning of this face.

In her book 36 Secrets, T. Susan Chang calls Saturn-ruled (♄) Libra II "Ties That Bind," and she says:

"When Saturn, the lord of commitments and unbreakable bonds, combines with the legal finalities of Libra, the result is a promise. You can think of the three of swords as this: the two parties to the agreement—plus the agreement itself. The promise itself, in other words, is the third thing: the deal, the contract, the marriage, the life."

Christopher Storer and the other writers take great care with the imagery and subtext of the show, but did they know about the decans when they decided to give Sydney this tattoo? Maybe, but I doubt it... Still, I think this interpretation of Libra II is worthwhile in light of the fact that Syd still hasn't signed that friggin DocuSign.

Astrologer Austin Coppock calls this decan "Two Links of a Chain." In 36 Faces, he writes:

"This is thus a face of lasting unions and blended karma. The choice of whom to chain oneself to, and under what terms, is therefore critical. Both sacred covenants and profane deals occur here. The key to such agreements are the terms, for one may do business with the devil himself if the contract is worded well enough, while an agreement poorly made can bring strife even between the best of friends. "The contract is both weapon and armor in this decan, for it both protects and compels. The contract has been associated with Saturn since the Babylonian phase of astrology. As such, it is no surprise that there is little disagreement regarding Saturn's rulership of this face. In Libra, the slow planet is in its exaltation, and excels at the binding-together which is this decan's essential action. Yet Saturn is also infamous for distributing suffering. "Indeed, the breaking of happy marriages and fruitful alliances is as much the subject of this face as their joyful continuation."

Sydney's fear of being tied or chained to Carmy, of signing the partnership agreement, is Saturnian in that it's very wise (at least for now, while his act is decidedly not together), but it also shows a rigidity that might see her miss out on the fulfillment of a dream.

Whatever the case may be, in the context of Sydney and Carmy, I think I prefer this imagery for the 3 of Swords:

3 of Swords, The Wild Unknown Tarot

[flower-virus-utmv]

Meet the survivors + Rules + TWs

TWs: Body horror, death, it's an infection AU, like the MLP ones

Current Survivors:

Ink: "Where is Blue..."

Error: "1-1'M N0T 1NF3CT3D!"

Geno: "hope goth is safe..."

Nightmare: "Ink needs to stop being suspicious"

Dream: "Everybody calm down!"

Decans: "i miss my fiancé..."

Fresh: "Deccy, hand me da sample!"

Sci: "..."

Rules! 1. You can RP as long as you RP as someone from another Multiverse

2. This is the Infectionverse, be mindful of that

3. None of this is canon to the characters

4. You can ask any of the characters

5. You can request refs for any characters (Sanses or Ship Children are urged)

6. No NSFW

7. Please behave

8. No OP bullshit

9. No magic cures

10. No forcing the story forward

More may be added...

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[teopatra]

Decans in astrology are

- 0° - 10° (first week of the season)

- 10° - 20° (second week of the season)

- 20° - 30° (third week of the season)

For example: January 15th, 2024 the sun is 24° of Capricorn making it the third decan of Capricorn

[little-noko]

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[some-swan]

I'm horsing around once again!

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One takes a bit more after mom than the others lmfao

Deccy Dec!!!!! 🗣️🗣️🗣️

[grimoirey]

🌛 Decans in Astrology 🌜

In astrology, decans divide each zodiac sign’s 30 degrees into three segments of 10 degrees each, called the first, second, and third decans. Each decan is associated with a different planetary influence, adding unique characteristics to the overall traits of the sign. Here’s a breakdown of how they work:

First Decan (0–10°)

Ruler:

The ruling planet of the sign governs this decan, giving it a “pure” expression of the sign’s core qualities.

Meaning:

People or situations in the first decan often exhibit the most straightforward, direct traits of the sign. For example, a first-decan Aries (0–10° Aries, ruled by Mars) may display a strong sense of initiative, courage, and competitiveness, with an intense drive that’s characteristic of Aries itself.

Interpretation:

This decan embodies the unfiltered or “classic” qualities of the sign and can be the most recognizable in terms of personality and behavior.

Second Decan (10–20°)

Ruler:

This decan is ruled by the next sign in the same element (for instance, if the main sign is a fire sign, its second decan is ruled by the planetary ruler of the next fire sign).

Meaning:

The second decan mixes the primary sign’s qualities with an additional flavor from its sub-ruler. For example, the second decan of Aries (10–20° Aries) is influenced by the Sun, ruler of Leo (the next fire sign), making this decan a blend of Aries’ initiative with Leo’s expressive, creative energy.

Interpretation:

Individuals or energies influenced by this decan may express the sign’s qualities in a broader, often more dynamic way, bringing in elements of the sub-ruler’s character to enhance or diversify the sign.

Third Decan (20–30°)

Ruler:

This decan is ruled by the planet that governs the next sign in the same element (e.g., the third fire sign if it’s a fire sign, the third water sign if it’s a water sign).

Meaning:

The third decan combines the core qualities of the primary sign with subtleties from the sub-ruler’s sign, creating a more complex, evolved expression. For example, the third decan of Aries (20–30° Aries) is ruled by Jupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius (the third fire sign), adding philosophical, expansive qualities to Aries’ straightforward nature.

Interpretation:

This decan often expresses the most “mature” or “nuanced” version of the sign, sometimes showing depth, wisdom, or broader life perspectives not seen as prominently in the other decans.

Practical Example of Decans in Action

Take Leo, a fire sign ruled by the Sun:

First Decan

(0–10° Leo, ruled by the Sun):

Classic Leo qualities—confidence, leadership, warmth.

Second Decan

(10–20° Leo, ruled by Jupiter, from Sagittarius):

Adds generosity, a love for adventure, and an expansive approach to Leo’s traits.

Third Decan

(20–30° Leo, ruled by Mars, from Aries):

Brings an assertive, driven, and competitive edge to Leo, sometimes with a more fiery and determined approach.

Why Decans Matter in Interpretation

Decans offer astrologers a way to add depth to a sign’s characteristics. They can help explain subtle variations among people with the same sun sign, add layers to planetary placements within a chart, and provide richer details in areas like personality analysis, transits, and Tarot interpretations.

[hazyerrors]

/platonic, thought this would fit them💙💜

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Decans belongs to @Little-noko Fresh belongs to @Loverofpiggies MommaCQ belongs to @Alainaprana

[abwatt]

Astrological Magic: Part 2: a primer

I just appeared on the What Magic is This? podcast for the second time, this time talking about #astrologicalmagic and how to actually do it — the system of techniques and tools, the underlying philosophies, and how you should prioritize learning the material:

https://whatmagicisthis.com/2023/12/11/astrological-magic-with-andrew-watt-continued/

[jasper00nb]

Fresh and deccy from mommacq au

I'll be completely honest, I had no clue what you were talking about, but I've done it now because my exams are done and I got the time to search it up.

the comic was made by AlainaPrana