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The 36 Faces

Decans

Each zodiac sign is divided into three 10-degree segments called decans, each with its own planetary ruler. Compare three traditional systems.

The Egyptian decan system uses the same Chaldean planetary order but is historically associated with the 36 Egyptian star-groups (decans) that rose heliacally every 10 days. Austin Coppock's '36 Faces' explores this tradition in depth.

♒ Aquarius

Decan 1 0° – 9°

Ruler

Venus

Decan 2 10° – 19°

Ruler

Mercury

Decan 3 20° – 29°

Ruler

Moon

References

Chaldean: Traditional planetary order (Firmicus Maternus, Ptolemy). Triplicity: Ptolemaic system. Egyptian: 36 Faces tradition (Austin Coppock).

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The 10° sub-divisions of each sign and their rulers.

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