Moon in Aries and what that *could* mean for business
The Moon is in Aries at the second decanate (the houses are divided by ten degrees, and since the Moon is at the 11th degree, it's in the second decanate) influenced by Leo (The Sun) and I feel this is the time to get things done. Emotions may be tense but you can use that tension to your favor especially when it comes to passion projects. Chiron in Aries is also making conjunction (area of intensity) to the Moon so I feel a lot of people may be using this as fuel to either start-up non-profits and/or businesses.
With Uranus in Taurus making a conjunction to the Sun + PoF (financial luck/success in life) (think of Uranus in Taurus as using your voice for the greater good, humanitarianism, and the like) these are some of the best times to make investments and expand a business.
Also, the current Sun is making a sextile (opportunity) to Mars in Pisces. Be sure to check your transits and where this is happening for you because you could be surrounded by more blessings than you think. It's giving Four of Cups energy (not looking up to see the abundance around you because you're too moody, emotional, and/or genuinely oblivious to what the Universe or whoever you work with is offering you).
Ariens aren’t all the same, the sign is divided into 3 Decanates/Decans that have different planetary subrulers. Read more about it by subscribing to my Patreon 🔥. You’ll get access to a lot of exclusive material 🤍.
Hello!!💓💗💞💓 I’ve been wanting to talk about this for a while! 💓💗💞💓There’s been a rise and acceptance of decans into the mainstream lately, which is nice! 💓💗💞💓Because it’s a great segway into learning decans we’ve been using are quite modern.
However there are more to the topic and perhaps a more preferred decan type to use. So I’m going to explain the history of it, the different types, and the term ‘faces’ as well. Which is an essential dignitary. But what does that mean and what is it used for?
I’ll try to break it down for you, and recommend some further reading? Been thinking of sharing the google drive book folder again but anyways. Lets get it
Disclaimer: the topic is vast and there’s lots of dig into, so for here I’m just going to talk about what could be useful. However, feel free to research more on these topics and see what astrologers have to say! Discussions can be very helpful in making informed decisions/information intake. Plus I’m probably missing out on a lot of things, so feel free to add on or make a post talking more about it if you’d like! Discussion is great, and sharing information together in order to encourage and help each other learn is nice.
Decantes
The decan system originated in Ancient Egypt (2100 BCE) as part of the calendar system. It was found transcribed onto a coffin lids, it was originally based on the constellation - with the first set beginning with Sothis (Sirius) and each set has a corresponding divinity [x] As a measure of time, there are 36 decans that fit nearly perfectly onto the 360′degrees of the circle (10 degrees each, 360 degrees) with 5/6 days extra - note, these were considered to be ‘godless’ days. [x] Each decan originally marked a 10-days period (for Ancient Egyptian) - with the rising and setting of the stars used to mark the time of the night [x]
It’s also important to consider it’s origins, because Gods and Goddess being assigned certain allotted times/days over their domain helps with understanding how much astronomy play a role in religious and cultural lifestyle. With the Ancient Egyptians - the Egyptian Pantheon and Spirits are considered divine, and having time/days set to make the best use of auspicious influences for certain subjects are important, whether it’s magical inclination, marriage, crops, business or unfavorable times. Sothis as mentioned above, beginning the first set of decan marked when the Nile would flood and thus, why it was important to know the dates for the Egyptians (check out: Sopdet and the Heliacal stars for more details). The main stars were usually given rulership over each set of decans. If you’d like a further reading on the topic that could be much more expansive and fascinating, I’d recommend the book ‘36 faces’ by Austin Coppock explores the different decantes and it’s correspondence in greater details ! [x]
Over-time, this influence became adapted. There was a change by Ptolemaic system (Hellenistic period) where the star sets originally (Ancient Egypt - pre-Hellenistic) were shifted into seven dignitary planet rulership of each sets instead. From the slowest moving to the fastest (thus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, etc.) [x]
One interesting thing to note about Ptolemaic system is that this was when the geocentric idea came from. Ptolomy (2nd Century Geographer and Astronomer) believed that the earth is the center of the universe and the planets- the sun and moon included evolved around us (seems similar to how the natal chart is geocentric too, but now we know its the Sun we evolve around, there is an option for heliocentric chart as well. But this isn’t on the topic of that yet! ) [x]
Anyways, this is called the Chaldrean system. The “Chaldrean Planetary Order” derived the speed of each planet based on geocentric field - so the order becomes: Saturn - Jupiter - Mars - Sun - Venus - Mercury - Moon. [x] Based on how we assess the speed these planets come to orbit from our perspective.
This system was widely taught and spread, names such as Greco-Egyptian astrologer Teucer (3rd Century) and Roman astrologer Firmicus Maternus (4th cent) [x] The Chaldrean Planetary Decan would look like this (from the astrologydictionary - link to source in the ‘x’ ->[x] )
So the order in list form:
Aries: Mars/Sun/Venus
Taurus: Mercury/Moon/Saturn
Gemini: Jupiter/Mars/Sun
Cancer: Venus/Mercury/Moon
Leo: Saturn/Jupiter/Mars
Virgo: Sun/Mercury/Mercury
Libra: Moon/Saturn/Jupiter
Scorpio: Mars/Sun/Mercury
Sagittarius: Mercury/Moon/Saturn
Capricorn: Jupiter/Mars/Sun
Aquarius: Venus/Mercury/Moon
Pisces: Saturn/Jupiter/Mars
Note:
1) it’s easier to write it out because you get into the flow of things and practice the order yourself, which is easier than remembering it by heart
2)how these aren’t linked to the signs that have rulership over the planet, but rather the planet itself. It’s a little confusing, but these systems of planetary decans/rulership are considered minor dignitary during the Renaissance and Medieval traditions. You might’ve seen them referred to as ‘faces’ [x] most often coined as a part of essential dignitary by Lilly (so you’d often see ‘Chaldrean Decan’ accredited to Lilly)
As part of the essential dignitary -- wait, so what is essential dignitary?
(source: skyscript [x])
So it’s a part of how we define or understand rankings, influences and it’s position. How we assign hierarchy or understand how it’s working in a more structured and detailed manner. Essential dignitaries can be very fun to learn, since it will give us a better discernment and understanding of how certain planets can be working better than others in it’s positions.
One thing to note about faces/decantes is that it’s very minor. As William Lilly has said:
"A Planet having little or no dignity, but by being in his Decanate or Face, is almost like a man ready to be turned out of doors, having much ado to maintain himself in credit and reputation."
(Christian Astrology - by William Lilly [x] )
There are 5 essential dignitaries to consider, and faces/decantes out of all of them may be considered to be the least influential.
However, it’s still fun to learn and start out from here. Since it is a segway into learning about other subjects in astrology. Now that it’s something people are keen on learning and is interested in, it’s a great way to start talking and teaching other subjects as well - these can help with making our practices more accurate and be open to different types of techniques and applications in astrology. Which would potentially benefit one another
Anyways. Yeah. Ok. Chaldrean System explained. How do we use this?
Faces/Decantes
Even though it’s minor, it’s good to start out with trying our steps anyways. But let’s look at some excerpt from ‘Hellenistic Astrology’ book by Chris Brennan first (it’s a v good book.. good value for it’s bucks as well)
This excerpt talks about rising decan used to talk about a person’s appearance and general disposition. Makes sense, but most importantly to what extent should decans be used and what influences does it have on the chart?
Well. Mostly we’d use it when referring the the Ascendant, but it could also be used to look at other planetary faces to see if it’s in a dignified position or not.
An interesting take on how it’s used from Darkstarsastrology recommend that you could possibly use it to refer to other people in your life and other disposition as well:
Thus, the different planetary decans are essentially part of things bigger than you, divine feminine divine masculine, the mother, the teacher, the power higher/below us, the father. And essentially what you could possibly face in terms of challenges.
Another look at it from the earlier Hellenistic Astrology book:
I want to point you to the last paragraph, referring to ‘the first decan of Aries is given the same planetary ruler as the domicile of Aries as a whole’ because this is very interesting, compared to modern decantes (we’ll talk about that soon) and how it’s first decan is typically the one that is the domicile planetary ruler (i.e. Aries 1st decan - Mars, Taurus 1st decan - Venus, etc.) since the system is based on triplicity instead.
The Chaldrean system, then, follows the Chaldrean order and each sign progression can often not have it’s domicile ruler in it’s allotted decan. This is different from the modern decans we use now, but doesn’t really make them any less valid. We’re very prone to assuming that things have to have it’s domicile ruler, when that’s not always the case. Sometimes it be like that, and at the same time - we may have taken for granted the ease and relative understandability triplicity based decan system gave us. But that doesn’t make these older system any less interesting to read or expand our visions on.
Essentially the introduction of and correspondence of signs to the planets actually came later as well. Plus, these are minor dignitaries - and essentially planets falling into it’s own face (i.e. Libra Saturn falling into the Saturn face) and help it become a little more dignified - which is what we’re focusing on with faces.
It does make you think about Lilly’s quote from above - “a man ready to be turned out of doors, having much ado to maintain himself in credit and reputation." - it really be like that sometimes
Anyways, so carrying on from the above:
Note how this is focused on the planet. I think for a lot of new people? The idea of looking at faces and not seeing it’s domicile ruler available and make them feel like oh no then what’s the USE. But actually this can help us expand our vision and truly think about the planets and it’s influence! Rather than be reliant on the signs!
Like yeah, of course it would be nice and make sense if each signs has corresponding faces/decans that is it’s domicile. But also this is a system - one of many that we can learn. The example above - referring to the Aries Sun and how it could fall in the face of Mars, the face of it’s own Sun or the face of Venus.
Of course the Aries Sun falling into the face of the Sun is when it’s dignified, but the example above and how it’s explained: what you’ll find in each decan, truly helps give us a focus and idea of what to expect in different decans. This could be helpful in determining the different decans and it’s corresponding disposition - but again, the book ‘36 faces’ by Austin Coppock does a great job at exploring these based on ancient texts
(also pls look away from the ‘shameful lustful’ misogynistic part oh my lord, wbk they’re terrible to women and it seeps into the studies as well)
Decans (based on Triplicity)
Moving swiftly along we’re now looking at decans based on triplicity. This is the one that’s most commonly used nowadays, astro.com refers to this as ‘traditional decans’ and here’s what they’re saying:
Note the latter passage, ‘the rulers of the decans are derived from the rulers of the signs of the same element.’ Thus, when we’re referring to the triplets from each element (i.e. fire - aries, sagittarius, leo) we’re referring to it’s rulers.
Triplicity is a little more than this.. I’m probably gonna make another post on it later? Because there are general rulers in terms of triplicity for whether the chart is during the diurnal sect or nocturnal sect. Like say if it’s at night, and you’re looking at the air triplicity - Mercury would be the ruler for the nocturnal sect, whilst during the day - it would be Saturn. For all airs.
Anyways, we’ll talk about that later. So for the decans, this is generally more modern and refers to it’s rulership.
(from astro.com [x] )
These are the ones we’re more familiar with, basically how to get a grasp on this is much simpler. Rather than referring to the Chaldrean order - the first domicile ruler of the sign is essentially it’s first decan. So i.e.
Aries 1st decan - Mars
Taurus 1st decan - Venus
And what follows through the decan order (remember it’s still segments of 10 degrees) - are the following signs. So you count to the next sign of the same element (triplicity) - if we’re looking at Aries, the next sign of the fire element is Leo. Leo’s ruler - the Sun, is hence the 2nd decan ruler. And then the next sign of the same element - Sagittarius, is the 3rd decan ruler of Aries.
If we’re looking at Capricorn, the 1st decan is Saturn (domicile ruler of Capricorn). The second earth sign is Taurus, 2nd decan ruler is Venus. The third sign then, is Virgo - thus 3rd decan ruler. You count forward, and if you reach that Pisces-Aries mark, you keep going. Basically. It’s a little simpler to learn, rather than refer to the visible planets and the slowest - fastest movement.
Hm. So. There’s nothing technically? Wrong with these. You can use the ‘traditional’ decans or the Chaldren decan. Generally decans are quite mysterious, mostly because we know of it’s origin - but then we lost a lot of information on the subject/topic and it’s relevancy (i.e. how it’s used and how widely spread it was) during the Ottoman
So with these, on astro.com you have three decan options:
Oh look there’s a third one. What do??
Manilus Decans
Decans - hm, let’s say ever since the Ancient Egyptian introduces it, afterwards during when the Chaldrean system arises - there’s a lot of other systems that was in competition of what could be the adapted use of decans as well.
Amongst these are the Manilius decans - which is a slightly less popular system but one we might want to talk about. This one is based on the zodiac sign in each decan.
So one important thing to note: Notice how the Chaldrean and “traditional” refers to the planets being the main part of the decans? This one is referring to the signs. So to lay it out
Aries: Aries, Taurus, Gemini
Taurus: Cancer, Leo, Virgo
Already this might look confusing. Because we might’ve assumed it would go ‘wait, Taurus then Cancer, Leo, Virgo?’ when we think it should’ve been ‘Gemini, Cancer, Leo’. The zodiac sign progression carries on from one another - otherwise we’d have 2 decans for Gemini between Aries and Taurus, making it 20′ degrees whilst the rest gets 10′!
Think about it on the chart... if the start and the end of each decan ‘signs’ gets assigned twice - then the middle one would be uneven and loses out. Thus, we give each one equal sections.
Aries: Aries, Taurus, Gemini
Taurus: Cancer, Leo, Virgo
Gemini: Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Cancer: Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
Leo: Aries, Taurus, Gemini
Virgo: Cancer, Leo, Virgo
Libra: Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Scorpio: Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
Sagittarius: Aries, Taurus, Gemini
Capricorn: Cancer, Leo, Virgo
Aquarius: Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Pisces: Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
Note: How because these are sets of 3s, and we have 12 zodiac signs, they separate easily into sets of 4s. Thus - we end up with repeating sequences for each triplicity - i.e. Aries, Leo and Sagittarius all have ‘Aries, Taurus, Gemini’ decans if we use the Manilius decans.
So anyways.. back to the decan system.. here’s what it’ll look like with the Chaldrean System:
This is a chart of a hypothetical person, but as you can see - on astro.com the options shows you the decan underneath the sign (the three separated segments). The Chaldrean decans shows you where each placement lies - so if you’re wanting to look at i.e. if it’s dignified
Let’s look at each placements. Is the moon dignified? It’s in the Venus decan. So no. The rest seems to be similar, except for one dignified by face Mars that is in the Mars decan. This is how it works.
My friend and speculated on whether or not the sign’s rulership matters. Like say if we have a Virgo Venus - would that Virgo Venus falling into the Mercury decan be considered dignified?
It doesn’t seem like the answer is yes, since the sources I’ve read so far has only referred to strictly the corresponding planet in it’s own planetary rulership. But if anyone has sources that might’ve said otherwise, if possible historically, please feel free to share and let us know.
There’s one other thing I found during my research that could be relevant to the topic of decans, and that is the ‘proper face’
This is an excerpt from Hellenistic Astrology once again. But since the explanation is kinda hard to follow, I’m probably going to try to talk about almugea and proper faces after I’m done with the other stuff (you can read up on the topic or do research on it in the meantime!)
Oh right. Back to the topic. Below is the ‘traditional’ decans on astro.com:
As you can see, the decans here are based on triplicity instead. One thing to note is how the rulers are the traditional ruler, you can get this option by checking the ‘Uranus-Pluto turn on/off’ option:
You can technically have it unchecked like this, and it’ll change the rulership in some of the decans to Uranus, Neptune and Pluto (i.e. Cancer - Moon, Pluto, Neptune) instead of the above example.
Hm. It’s probably easier to look at and see with whole signs - since decan division may get harder to look at if it’s in placidus. See like this:
Plus having the Uranus-Pluto option turned off, as well as whole sign system practiced can probably be good form for when we move onto other topics on this/similar subjects. Since we’re referring to part traditional astrology and this is closer to how it was used/practiced.
Anyways.. so I hope this post was a good introduction and brought to attention some of the different decan systems used through history. Books are a great place to look further into the subjects, but I know a lot of us might have a hard time figuring out where to start or what to look for. Below are some great resources you might want to look into or read further up on if you want more details on the topic - or just to solidify our understanding of the subject.
Below is a conclusive reminder of what we talked about and faces in the scheme of things - from medieval astrology guide [ x ] - to remind you that there’s so much more to learn. And thus, there are more to our journey after this.
Seems kinda bleak but hey. We started and got through that! We can move onto bigger things now! 💞💗💓
Sources/Further Readings:
‘Decans’ - Astrowiki
‘Traditional Astrology Options’ - Astro.com
‘Decans explained’
‘The Zodiacal Decans - Astrological Use & History’ by Darkstarastrology
Decans in Astrology - Horoscope Within *note this is about modern/’traditional’ decans
Understanding Planetary Dignitary and Debility - Skyscript
Essential Dignitaries of Planet - Renaissance Astrology
‘Decans’ - The Astrology Dictionary
‘36 faces’ by Austin Coppock
‘Hellenistic Astrology’ by Chris Brennan
‘Christian Astrology’ by William Lilly
Ancient Astrology by Tamsyn Barton
Ancient Astrology in Theory and Practice by Demetra George
Daily Tarot Card #21: Five of Cups (Upright)
Grief, loss, self-pity, pessimism, sadness, guilt, remorse, heartbreak, unwelcome change, disappointment, mourning.
Sometimes we just feel sad, guilty, depressed or we are self-pitying. That’s okay. We are loved.
The Five of Cups is associated with the First Decan of Scorpio, ruled by Mars (Scorpio Triplicity).
the signs are divided into three decans, which consist of 10 degrees. the 1st decan (degrees 0-10) embody the nature of the sign itself. the 2nd decan (degrees 10-20) can take on the traits of the next sign of the same element. the 3rd and final decan (degrees 20-30) has characteristics of the third sign in the same element.
Aries ♈️
1st Decan (0-10 degrees): extra forceful and driven. brazen behavior and willpower are accentuated. they are open, forthcoming, and bold. pay attention to your aspects to mars here! mars is the ruler and sub-ruler in this position.
2nd Decan (10-20 degrees): combined with Leo, there is a sense of patience and balance here. very selective with their relationships, but also fiercely protective of them. very ambitious nature. sub-ruled by the sun.
3rd Decan (20-30 degrees): strong drive to travel and experience new things. values freedom and exploration, but can be restless. very social with a positive outlook. imaginative and openminded. sub-ruled by jupiter.
Taurus ♉️
1st Decan (0-10 degrees): very strong opinions and stubborn about them, but not abrasive with them. very charming and gracious, with strong creative and artistic tendencies. warm and sensual. check your venus aspects! venus is both the ruler and sub-ruler here.
2nd Decan (10-20 degrees): more apt to “go with the flow”. intellectual and inquisitive. a sharp eye for details, and has a gift with words. admires strength and dignity. thoughtful and more adaptable. sub-ruled by mercury.
3rd Decan (20-30 degrees): holds themselves to high standards. ambitious and can be materialistic. determined and strong willed. disciplined and direct with their relationships. sub-ruled by saturn.
Gemini ♊️
1st Decan (0-10 degrees): most restless and communicative. can be multitalented with a wide and diverse range of interests. easily bored and need constant stimulation. seductive, bright, and energetic, although indecisive. mercury is the ruler and sub-ruler.
2nd Decan (10-20 degrees): very likable people-person. strong creative talents! warm natured and has an adventurous outlook. doesn’t care much for routine and can be restless. witty and charming. venus is the sub-ruler here.
3rd Decan (20-30 degrees): opportunist and explorative. charming and persuasive, they love listening to people and often, pushing their buttons. sharp mind that is business-inclined. independent and needs space to be themselves. sub-ruled by uranus.
Cancer ♋️
1st Decan (0-10 degrees): seems to dwell in the subconscious. highly sensitive and receptive to others and their surroundings. can be timid or shy. empathetic and is deeply bothered by conflict/confrontation. the moon is the ruler and sub-ruler.
2nd Decan (10-20 degrees): inclined towards the mystical. more tenacious and strong-willed. trust and privacy are hugely important. thoughtful, caring, and highly sensitive, but can struggles with jealousy and possessiveness. sub-ruled by mars/pluto.
3rd Decan (20-30 degrees): sympathetic and emotional. changeable and more open-minded. compassionate, emotional sponges. may have a psychic tendency. endearing to others. sub-ruled by neptune.
Leo ♌️
1st Decan (0-10 degrees): proud and sensitive. can have their feelings easily hurt, especially by criticism. highly ambitious and brave. charming and optimistic. usually loyal and passionate. an enemy you don’t want to have. the sun is the ruler and sub-ruler.
2nd Decan (10-20 degrees): friendly and social, although a true lover of their freedom. intellectual free-thinkers. big dreamers and ambitious, but not necessarily materialistic. sub-ruled by jupiter.
3rd Decan (20-30 degrees): impulsive, daring, and aggressive. courageous and independent, with a strong drive to achieve their goals. can be frustrated by always giving more than they receive. sub-ruled by mars.
Virgo ♍️
1st Decan (0-10 degrees): can be quiet and reserved. intellectual and truthful. romantic at heart and is sensitive towards friends and family. productive, flexible, and detail-oriented. check aspects to mercury. mercury is the ruler and sub-ruler.
2nd Decan (10-20 degrees): practical and determined. makes a good teacher, as they are thoughtful and sympathetic. sarcastic and dry sense of humor. struggles with asking for help from others. sub-ruled by saturn.
3rd Decan (20-30 degrees): more artistically inclined, and needs a creative outlet to express themselves. charming, friendly, and protective of their loved ones. realistic but persevering. nurturing and can be very selfless. sub-ruled by venus.
Libra ♎️
1st Decan (0-10 degrees): highly intuitive and socially charming. can seem cultured and refined without really trying. imaginative and artistic. struggles with indecision and finding balance, as well as impulsivity. a true romantic at heart. venus is the ruler and sub-ruler.
2nd Decan (10-20 degrees): strong-minded with a practical, optimistic outlook. magnetic and charming, with an ability to befriend many types of people. despite this sociability, may feel like a loner deep down. sub-ruled by uranus.
3rd Decan (20-30 degrees): expressive, adaptable, and versatile. issues with restlessness and following through on projects. intuitive and intellectual, they often have a good sense of humor along with good intentions. sub-ruled by mercury.
Scorpio ♏️
1st Decan (0-10 degrees): reserved and secretive, others find their mystery intriguing. strong-willed, loyal, and dependable. can shift from one extreme to the other, there’s hardly ever any in-between. mars and pluto are the rulers and sub-rulers.
2nd Decan (10-20 degrees): intuitive, with a strong ability to read people. intensely romantic. an intimidating presence, even though they are usually kind-hearted and sentimental. compassionate and loyal. really check aspects to mars and neptune. sub-ruled by neptune.
3rd Decan (20-30 degrees): sympathetic and alluring. can have psychic abilities, and be very sensitive to their surroundings. gifted with a talent for words. true ride-or-die types. tough outwards appearance, all mush on the inside. sub-ruled by the moon.
Sagittarius ♐️
1st Decan (0-10 degrees): talkative and exploratory. can be very restless and is easily bored. often enthusiastic, spontaneous, and friendly. tries to keep an optimistic view on life. they need someone who will listen to them. ruled and sub-ruled by jupiter.
2nd Decan (10-20 degrees): often acts first and thinks later. adventurous and independent with strong instincts. usually clever and quick-witted, with an ability to influence/inspire those around them. sub-ruled by mars.
3rd Decan (20-30 degrees): generous, intuitive, and light-hearted. loves being helpful and making people laugh. can be passionate and impulsive, and should watch out for extravagance and vanity. they love new experiences and expanding their social circle. sub-ruled by the sun.
Capricorn ♑️
1st Decan (0-10 degrees): ambitious, practical, and persistent. talent for handling responsibility and are very goal-oriented. possess an energy that is hard to ignore. they are dependable and affectionate with those they love. ruled and sub-ruled by saturn.
2nd Decan (10-20 degrees): loyal, gentle, and optimistic. drawn to music and dance. it can be hard to pull their emotions out. resourceful and good planners. they must be careful that they don’t become their own worst enemy. sub-ruled by venus.
3rd Decan (20-30 degrees): highly intellectual and quick on their toes. they are often very witty and playful. more adaptable and flexible in social situations. great with advice, and they rarely beat around the bush. sub-ruled by mercury.
Aquarius ♒️
1st Decan (0-10 degrees): self-reliant. can be stubborn and fiercely independent, but they also champion hard-work, perseverance, and originality. takes pride in their inventiveness and idealism. look carefully at aspects to uranus. uranus is the ruler and sub-ruler.
2nd Decan (10-20 degrees): intuitive, friendly, and curious. they are versatile and very communicative. they possess a youthfulness, spontaneity, and warmth that often attracts others to them. they have to work on keeping themselves grounded. sub-ruled by mercury.
3rd Decan (20-30 degrees): refined and artistic. very people-oriented. flirtatious, ethical, and tends to see the best in others. they are often looking ahead, and love making plans for the future. they may come across as cold and impersonal. sub-ruled by venus.
Pisces ♓️
1st Decan (0-10 degrees): great capacity for feeling and compassion. imagination and creativity are heightened. deeply passionate and spiritual too. loyal and devoted in their relationships. aspects between the sun and neptune are important. neptune is the ruler and sub-ruler.
2nd Decan (10-20 degrees): high emotional intelligence. highly romantic and strive to see the beauty in everyone and everything. charming and witty, can easily adapt to others in social situations. can be indecisive and stuck in their heads. sub-ruled by the moon.
3rd Decan (20-30 degrees): a strong will and strength of spirit. empathic and great at reading people. can be their own worst enemy. they have a technical and practical side that they can use to help themselves and others. sub-ruled by mars/pluto.
You can check out a super simplified version of decans located here
Aries decans. Taurus decans. Gemini decans.
A side note : you may not resonate with these descriptions or you may find that you are more in tune with a different date than where your birthday and that’s okay! This is just a general overview and doesn’t include aspects or broken down further by the degrees in which your sign falls under nor what house.
CANCER :
1st decanate : June 21 - 30
Keyword : Receptiveness
Sub-ruler : Moon
Twice the light of the Moon being a ruler and sub-ruler for you, you are more prone to sensitivity and being receptive to other people. Your insight and guidance are something others often seek out. Rationalizing is something that is important to you and even if you are an emotional person you are still able to see the facts clearly and make a fair choice. Your memory is heavily based on emotions and impressions of left by you and the other people you came into contact with but the details may escape you. You aren’t one to enjoy quarrels with others nor any kind of emotional disturbance as that can often leave you feeling depressed. however remember that the emotional disturbance may come from within you, you are more prone to being moody and can often be pessimistic.
2nd decanate : July 1 - 11
Keyword : Intensity
Sub-ruler : Pluto
This is the most mystical of all the decans of Cancer. Being sub-ruled by Pluto a planet of depth, transformation and intensity combined with your natural ruler of the Moon gives you a more forceful personality. Most of the people within this decan will be attracted to things unseen. People gravitate towards you due to the sensitivity you harbor and may even spill their secrets to you. Intellectual talents are almost unmatched and this could be due to your emotions predominating whatever choice you make. You are able to investigate anything to fullest, gathering facts and information from all known resources. However, this may be a downfall. You tend to become too fixed and rigid once you have set your mind to something.
3rd decanate : July 12 - 22
Keyword : Empathy
Sub-ruler : Neptune
A spiritual planet of Neptune and your already Moon ruler may be in harmonious relationship. You come off as more impressionable and romantic. You may be drawn to the arts or be artistic yourself and you often try to recreate that in your surroundings. Beauty and harmony of importance to you. You do have the ability to be adaptable to whoever you are around. It is almost a secret weapon you hold when it comes to your success. Many of the ones who have this decan are often pre-destined for public life as you naturally draw in people towards you and you have the ability to touch others emotionally and form close ties. Family is also another factor for you ( though I would also check 4th house for this ) as you are loyal and fiercely protective. When it comes to problems, you approach them with more caution than most and will try to find an equal balance no matter what it is, even if it is a crisis. However your search balance may also lead you to feeling discontent with most things as well as dissatisfaction.
