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Al Sa'd al Dhabih

Manzil

The Lucky One of the Slaughterers · Arabic Manzil 20

Position (J2000)

3° 48' Aquarius ♒

Determinant Star

alpha Capricorni

Tradition

Arabic Manzil

Astrological Influence

Al Sa'd al Dhabih, meaning 'the Lucky One of the Slaughterers,' corresponds to alpha and beta Capricorni. Despite its ominous name, this mansion helps the escape of servants and captives and aids in curing diseases. The name refers to a pre-Islamic sacrificial tradition, and the mansion's beneficial influence on healing and liberation transforms its violent origin into a theme of release.

This mansion marks the beginning of a series of 'lucky' mansions in the Arabic system.

In the Arabic Manzil System

The twentieth manzil begins the fortunate Sa'd (Lucky) series, a group of four consecutive mansions whose names all begin with 'the Lucky One.' This clustering of benefic mansions in the Capricorn/Aquarius region of the ecliptic is notable and may reflect an ancient observation about favorable conditions when the Moon traverses this area.

Lunar Influence

When the Moon transits Al Sa'd al Dhabih, it favors taking medicine and travel but discourages lending money or entering marriage. The liberating, healing quality of this mansion makes it especially suited for therapeutic activities and for breaking free from constraining situations.

Moon Election Guidance

With Moon here, take medicine, travel, but do not lend money or marry.

Meteorological Nature

When the Moon occupies this mansion, the weather influence is described as: Temperate.

Ruling Spirit

The ruling angel of this mansion is Geliel.

Talismanic Tradition

Purpose: For the security of runaways

Image: A man with wings on his feet and a helmet on his head

Material: Iron seal

Perfume: Argent vive (quicksilver)

liberationhealingescapesacrificereleasecure

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