The 36 decans or faces from the Brihat Jataka.
The Decans of Sagittarius ♐️
Similar to the Decans or faces from Agrippa and Picatrix ~ the Vedic Astrology book, The Brihat Jataka, illustrates 3 decans of 10 degrees each in the signs of the Zodiac. Note that they are ruled by triplicity lords rather then the Chaldean order.
Whereas the Face images from the Picatrix illustrate talismanic magic; these decans are closer to Tarot and divination. What I have found successful is utilizing them as an additional factor of significations in Horary/ Divination questions and also for reading the Birth Chart.
The dates noted correspond to the time of year the Sun travels through that decan and segment of the zodiac in a tropical chart.
1st Decan Ruled by Jupiter
Date: Nov 23 - Dec 2
Tarot Correspondence: 8 of Wands ~ Swiftness
“A man with a human upper body and horse’s lower body. He carries a long bow stretched tight. He lives in a hermatge and protects the sages and occult articles.
2nd Decan Ruled by Mars
Date: Dec 3 - 12
Tarot Correspondence: 9 of wands ~ Strength
“A woman whose color is like gold is sitting in a yogic one and picking up gems from the ocean of deep wisdom and secrets.”
3rd Decan Ruled by Sun
Date: 13 -22
Tarot Correspondence: 10 of Wands ~ Oppression
“A man with a long beard with golden skin, wearing a deer skin denoting overcoming distraction, is seated in a yogic state with a staff of personal power in his hand.”
* Image Credit: Path of Light James Kelleher