This article covers an entire Astrology/Astromancy/mysticism system in regards to Lord of Mysteries and Circle of Inevitability world's.[1] Important to Seer, Astrologer, and Mystery Pryer Beyonders.
Astrology[]
Also called Astromancy, a range of divination practices that claim to discern information about human affairs and terrestrial events by studying the apparent positions of celestial objects.[2]
Star/Planetary System[]
Brown Star, Orange Star, Scarlet Planet, Gold Planet, and Blue Planet (Sun, Moon).
The missing ones are Uranus, Neptune and possibly Pluto.
Negative corresponds to Yin (Feminine) and Positive to Yang (Masculine).
“ | Different requirements would require different energy sources which means that they must point to different gods. Different gods would have different corresponding constellations, and the different constellations would mean that different materials have to be used. |
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— Klein to Elizabeth on Lord of Mysteries, Chapter 69 |
Planets | Symbolism | Corresponding God | Corresponding Day | Corresponding Metal | Corresponding Ingredients | Time | Path Number |
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Saturn (Brown Planet)
pure Negative |
Metamorphosis, Acceptance | Earth Mother | Monday | Lead | |||
Jupiter (Orange Planet)
Positive bias |
Expansion, Luck | Lord of Storms | Wednesday | Tin | |||
Mars (Scarlet Planet)
Positive bias |
Conflict, Motivation | God of Combat | Thursday | Iron | Everyday:
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Sun
pure Positive |
Energy, Creation | Eternal Blazing Sun | Tuesday | Gold | Sunflower, Fingered Citron, Rosemary | Everyday - Sun hour[3] | |
Venus (Gold Planet)
Negative bias |
Harmony, Balance | God of Steam and Machinery | Friday | Bronze | |||
Mercury (Blue Planet)
neutral |
Reason, Communication | God of Knowledge and Wisdom | Saturday | Mercury or Brass | Lavender, Pepper, Mint | Friday - Midnight to 1
Saturday - 11 to 12 noon[4] |
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Moon
Negative bias |
Restraint, Contraction | Evernight Goddess | Sunday | Pure Silver | Night vanilla, Moon flower, Slumber flower | 7[5] |
Physiological Equivalents[]
Astrology in Lord of Mysteries World is applied to the individual, to the person. It regards the human body as a small universe.
In real-life world, medieval physicians believe that each astrological sign held influence over a certain part of human body which related to their health or illness.
Correspondence between different parts of the human body, planets and astrological signs:
Planetary System Continued[]
Planets | Body Parts | Organ | Traits |
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Saturn (Brown Planet) | Female Reproductive System | Digestive System | Emotion and Response, Feeling of Safety |
Jupiter (Orange Planet) | Liver | Detoxification System | Direction of Future Development, Chance |
Mars (Scarlet Planet) | Male Genital | Muscular System | Ability to Action, Work Attitude |
Sun | Heart | Circulatory System | Consciousness, Self-Acceptance, Self-Recognition |
Venus (Gold Planet) | Kidney | (Homeostasis) Regulatory System | Love, Beauty, Enjoyment of Life |
Mercury (Blue Planet) | Lung | Respiratory System | Learning, Thinking, Communication |
Moon | Bone and Marrow | Integumentary System | Grudge, Pressure of Responsibility |
Astrological Signs[]
- Tillage: Head, Face
- Hope: Neck, Throat
- Harvest: Shoulders, Hands
- Thunderous: Front Chest
- Volcano: Back
- Bumper Harvest: Upper Abdomen
- Celebration: Waist
- Frost: Lower Abdomen
- Blizzard: Buttocks, Thighs
- Winter: Knees
- Reproduction: Calves, Ankles
- Resurrection: Feet
Constellations[]
“ | He always had the intention of changing the constellation names to things like Virgo, Cancer, and Scorpio. Unfortunately, he did not have the strength to go against tradition. |
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— Old Neil on Lord of Mysteries, Chapter 40 |
The names and corresponding dates of the constellations serve as a guide for farming and harvests. The constellations are also represented by symbols (e.g., a short curve with a few vertical lines beneath it symbolize Bumper Harvest constellation). The symbolism aspect of mysticism.
Different gods would have different corresponding constellations, and the different constellations would mean that different materials have to be used in charms/amulets.[6]
In real-life world, these constellations correspond to the Twelve Zodiacs.
# | Constellation | Corresponding 21st Century | Element (Sign) | Modality | Keywords | Planet |
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1 | Tillage | Aries | Fire | Cardinal | New Life, Urgency, Adventure | Mars (Scarlet Planet) |
2 | Hope | Taurus | Earth | Fixed | Material, Stability, Possession | Venus (Gold Planet) |
3 | Harvest | Gemini | Air | Mutable | Dexterity, Change, Talent | Mercury (Blue Planet) |
4 | Thunderous | Cancer | Water | Cardinal | Protection, Mood, Sensitivity | Moon |
5 | Volcano | Leo | Fire | Fixed | Self-Expression, Confidence, Generosity | Sun |
6 | Bumper Harvest | Virgo | Earth | Mutable | Analysis, Prudence, Diligence | Mercury (Blue Planet) |
7 | Celebration | Libra | Air | Cardinal | Cooperation, Gentle, Balance | Venus (Gold Planet) |
8 | Frost | Scorpio | Water | Fixed | Will, Keen, Extremity | Mars (Scarlet Planet)/Pluto |
9 | Blizzard | Sagittarius | Fire | Mutable | Optimism, Honesty, Discernment wintry | Jupiter (Orange Planet) |
10 | Winter | Capricorn | Earth | Cardinal | Protection, Ambition, Scheming | Earth |
11 | Reproduction | Aquarius | Air | Fixed | Friendly, Creativity, Eccentric | Saturn (Brown Planet)/Uranus |
12 | Resurrection | Pisces | Water | Mutable | Adaptation, Avoidance, High Susceptibility | Jupiter (Orange Planet)/Neptune |
References
- ↑ Lord of Mysteries Background and Settings Collection (9)
- ↑ "Astrology" on Wikipedia
- ↑ Circle of Inevitability, Chapter 46
- ↑ Lord of Mysteries, Chapter 534
- ↑ Lord of Mysteries, Chapter 83
- ↑ Lord of Mysteries, Chapter 69
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