Franchel Patton Jr.   the Ankh Astrologer

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Egyptian Decan System

 

Aries, the Ram

first decan - Mars - the Girdle of Andromeda

second decan - Sun - Cassiopeia

third decan - Mercury  the Throne of Cassiopeia

 

Taurus, the Bull

first decan - Venus - Perseus

second decan - Moon - Eridanus (the River)

third decan - Saturn - Auriga (the Shepherd, also called the Charioteer)

 

Gemini, the Twins

first decan - Jupiter - Orion

second decan - Mars - Canis Major (the Greater Dog)

third decan - Sun - Canis Minor (the Lesser Dog)

 

Cancer, the Crab

first decan - Mercury - Argo Navis ( the Ship Argo - Puppis, the Stern)

second decan - Venus - Ursa Minor (the Lesser Bear - the Neck of the Bear)

third decan - Moon - Ursa Major (the Greater Bear - the Flank of the Bear)

 

Leo, the Lion

first decan - Saturn - Leo Minor (the Lesser Lion)

second decan - Jupiter - Ursa Major (the Tail of the Great Bear)

third decan - Mars - Canes Venatici (the Hunting Dogs)

 

Virgo, the Virgin

first decan - Sun - Crater (the Cup)

second decan - Mercury - Corvus (the Raven)

third decan - Venus - Hydra (the Serpent - Tail of the Serpent)

 

Libra, the Scales

first decan - Moon - Boötes (the Ploughman)

second decan - Saturn -

Corona (Northern Crown) and Crux (Southern Cross)

third decan - Jupiter - Centaurus (the Centaur)

 

Scorpio, the Scorpion

first decan - Mars - Lupus (the Wolf - the Sacrifice)

second decan - Sun - Hercules

third decan - Mercury - Ophiucus (the Serpent Bearer)

 

Sagittarius, the Archer

first decan - Venus - Ara (the Altar)

second decan - Moon - Corona Australis (the Southern Crown)

third decan - Saturn - Lyra (the Lyre)

 

Capricorn, the Goat

first decan - Jupiter - Aquila (the Eagle)

second decan - Mars - Sagitta (the Arrow)

third decan - Sun - Delphinus (the Dolphin)

 

Aquarius, the Waterman

first decan - Mercury - Piscis Australis (the Southern Fish)

second decan - Venus - Cygnus (the Swan)

third decan - Moon - Pegasus (the Winged Horse)

 

Pisces, the Fishes

first decan - Saturn - the Square of Pegasus (the Body of the Winged Horse)

second decan - Jupiter - Cepheus (the Crowned King)

third decan - Mars - Andromeda