For much of history, the zodiac were far more than personality traits. In fact, in most treatise by medieval Muslim astrologers nativity temperament is often the shortest section
A thread on special categorizes of the zodiac including gemstones, plants, herbs, and groupings-
A thread on special categorizes of the zodiac including gemstones, plants, herbs, and groupings-
Royal Signs- Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius
Some astrologers also include Libra and Virgo
Noble Signs- Virgo and Pisces
Just Signs- Virgo, Libra, and Sagittarius
Some astrologers also include Libra and Virgo
Noble Signs- Virgo and Pisces
Just Signs- Virgo, Libra, and Sagittarius
Lusty Signs- Aries, Taurus, Leo, Sagittarius (Al Biruni includes Pisces here as well)
Lecherous signs- Scorpio and Capricorn
Promiscuous signs- Aries, Gemini, Libra, and Sagittarius
Marriage Signs- Taurus, Leo, and Pisces
Lecherous signs- Scorpio and Capricorn
Promiscuous signs- Aries, Gemini, Libra, and Sagittarius
Marriage Signs- Taurus, Leo, and Pisces
Blessed/Fortunate Signs- Taurus, Leo, Sagittarius, Pisces
Afflicted Signs- Scorpio and Aquarius
Vengeful signs- Aries, Scorpio, and Capricorn
Afflicted Signs- Scorpio and Aquarius
Vengeful signs- Aries, Scorpio, and Capricorn
Bestial Signs- Aries, Taurus, Leo, One-half of Sagittarius, Capricorn
Feral Signs- Leo
Humane Signs- Gemini, Virgo, Libra, and Aquarius
Feral Signs- Leo
Humane Signs- Gemini, Virgo, Libra, and Aquarius
Signs of the Astrologer- Sagittarius and Aquarius
Magic and Divination Signs- Pisces, Sagittarius, Cancer, Scorpio
Signs of Secrets- Scorpio and Capricorn
Jinn Signs- Libra and Pisces
Magic and Divination Signs- Pisces, Sagittarius, Cancer, Scorpio
Signs of Secrets- Scorpio and Capricorn
Jinn Signs- Libra and Pisces
Cardinal Signs- Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Fixed Signs- Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Double-Bodied Signs- Gemini, Virgo*, Sagittarius, Pisces
Fixed Signs- Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Double-Bodied Signs- Gemini, Virgo*, Sagittarius, Pisces
The Zodiac also included gemstones and metals
Aries is carnelian and iron
Taurus is lapis lazuli, emerald, and copper
Aries is carnelian and iron
Taurus is lapis lazuli, emerald, and copper
Gemini is yellow stones and mercury
Cancer is lighter carnelians, stones found in rivers, steel, and silver
Leo is garnet, ruby, and gold
Cancer is lighter carnelians, stones found in rivers, steel, and silver
Leo is garnet, ruby, and gold
Virgo is green stones
Libra is emerald with silver
Scorpio is dark carnelians, coral, and steel
Libra is emerald with silver
Scorpio is dark carnelians, coral, and steel
Sagittarius is emerald and gold
Capricorn is turquoise, sapphires, and silver
Aquarius is black stones and gold
Pisces is lapis lazuli, translucent stones, and silver.
the stones and metals were used to craft magic rings and talismans
Capricorn is turquoise, sapphires, and silver
Aquarius is black stones and gold
Pisces is lapis lazuli, translucent stones, and silver.
the stones and metals were used to craft magic rings and talismans
Zodiac were also associated with plants, herbs, and foods
Aries- peppers, ginger, and cinnamon
Taurus- sweet fruits and thyme
Aries- peppers, ginger, and cinnamon
Taurus- sweet fruits and thyme
Gemini- trees, citrus, and dill
Cancer- rice and sugar
Leo- Food made with fire, saffron, and ginger
Cancer- rice and sugar
Leo- Food made with fire, saffron, and ginger
Virgo- Planted fields and seeds
Libra- Date palms
Scorpio- Salt, minerals, mustard, and clay
Libra- Date palms
Scorpio- Salt, minerals, mustard, and clay
Sagittarius- hunted animals, nuts, and licorice
Capricorn- herbs, shrubs, and crops, myrrh
Aquarius- Tall trees and frankincense
Pisces- sugar and sandalwood
Capricorn- herbs, shrubs, and crops, myrrh
Aquarius- Tall trees and frankincense
Pisces- sugar and sandalwood
All of these associations point to the way in which scientific categorization was used to organize, order, and imagine the world.
Muslim astrologers were part of this effort and saw the zodiac and the planets part of a celestial order reflected in the world.
Muslim astrologers were part of this effort and saw the zodiac and the planets part of a celestial order reflected in the world.
i'll cover astrology in the Islamic world in more future threads