The 28 Lunar Mansions in Western Astrology #
The Western and Arabic lunar mansion traditions offer a systematic breakdown of the Moon’s orbital path into 28 distinct experiential zones. Here we explore the complete list of all 28 lunar mansions, from Al Sharatain to Batn al Hut, detailing their traditional meanings and applications.
Mansions 1-7: Aries through Early Gemini #
Mansion 1 - Al Sharatain (The Horns of Aries). 0-12:51 Aries. Associated with beginnings, journeys, and the initiation of new ventures. This mansion favors bold starts and the assertion of will.
Mansion 2 - Al Butain (The Belly). 12:51-25:42 Aries. Associated with finding what is lost, reconciliation, and the recovery of resources. This mansion supports the retrieval and healing of what has been disrupted.
Mansion 3 - Al Thurayya (The Many Little Ones / Pleiades). 25:42 Aries - 8:34 Taurus. Associated with abundance, productive endeavors, and safe travel. This mansion supports growth and acquisition of resources.
Mansion 4 - Al Dabaran (The Follower). 8:34-21:25 Taurus. Associated with discord, conflict, and the disruption of established patterns. This mansion carries a more challenging energy.
Mansion 5 - Al Haqah (The White Spot). 21:25 Taurus - 4:17 Gemini. Associated with learning, study, and the development of skill. This mansion supports education and the acquisition of knowledge.
Mansion 6 - Al Hanah (The Mark). 4:17-17:08 Gemini. Associated with love, friendship, and the cultivation of goodwill between people. This mansion supports relational harmony.
Mansion 7 - Al Dhira (The Forearm). 17:08 Gemini - 0:00 Cancer. Associated with material gain, exchange, and fast-moving activities. This mansion supports practical endeavors and purposeful effort.
Mansions 8-14: Cancer through Mid-Virgo #
Mansion 8 - Al Nathrah (The Gap / Mist). 0-12:51 Cancer. Associated with love, friendship, and the harmonious gathering of allies. This mansion supports social bonding and the creation of alliances.
Mansion 9 - Al Tarf (The Glance). 12:51-25:42 Cancer. Associated with caution, the need for prudence, and the importance of careful consideration before acting.
Mansion 10 - Al Jabhah (The Forehead). 25:42 Cancer - 8:34 Leo. Associated with the strengthening of resolve, love, and the overcoming of adversity through courage.
Mansion 11 - Al Zubrah (The Mane). 8:34-21:25 Leo. Associated with productive effort, respect from authority, and the successful pursuit of professional recognition and social standing.
Mansion 12 - Al Sarfah (The Changer). 21:25 Leo - 4:17 Virgo. Associated with improvement, reform, and constructive change. This mansion supports agricultural activities and efforts to improve conditions.
Mansion 13 - Al Awwa (The Barker). 4:17-17:08 Virgo. Associated with productive exchange, gain, and the favorable conclusion of professional negotiations.
Mansion 14 - Al Simak (The Unarmed). 17:08 Virgo - 0:00 Libra. Associated with love, friendship, and the healing of rifts in relationships. This mansion supports reconciliation and relational healing.
Mansions 15-21: Libra through Mid-Sagittarius #
Mansion 15 - Al Ghafr (The Cover). 0-12:51 Libra. Associated with excavation, the discovery of hidden treasure, and the uncovering of what has been concealed.
Mansion 16 - Al Zubana (The Claws). 12:51-25:42 Libra. Associated with disruption, discord, and challenging relational dynamics. Activities begun here may encounter opposition.
Mansion 17 - Al Iklil (The Crown). 25:42 Libra - 8:34 Scorpio. Associated with improvement, the strengthening of structures, and lasting accomplishment.
Mansion 18 - Al Qalb (The Heart). 8:34-21:25 Scorpio. Associated with discord, betrayal, and the need for caution in dealings with others.
Mansion 19 - Al Shaulah (The Sting). 21:25 Scorpio - 4:17 Sagittarius. Associated with challenges in partnerships and the need for strategic patience.
Mansion 20 - Al Na’am (The Ostriches). 4:17-17:08 Sagittarius. Associated with the taming of wild things, the management of animals, and the development of discipline.
Mansion 21 - Al Baldah (The City). 17:08 Sagittarius - 0:00 Capricorn. Associated with agriculture, harvest, and the gathering of resources. This mansion supports productive labor.
Mansions 22-28: Capricorn through End of Pisces #
Mansion 22 - Sa’d al Dhabih (The Lucky Slayer). 0-12:51 Capricorn. Associated with escape, recovery, and the successful flight from difficult circumstances.
Mansion 23 - Sa’d Bula (The Lucky Swallower). 12:51-25:42 Capricorn. Associated with healing, recovery, and the successful conclusion of difficult processes.
Mansion 24 - Sa’d al Su’ud (The Luckiest of the Lucky). 25:42 Capricorn - 8:34 Aquarius. Associated with good fortune, marital harmony, and the successful completion of endeavors.
Mansion 25 - Sa’d al Akhbiyah (The Lucky Star of Hidden Things). 8:34-21:25 Aquarius. Associated with protection, defense, and the safeguarding of what is valuable.
Mansion 26 - Al Fargh al Muqaddam (The First Spout). 21:25 Aquarius - 4:17 Pisces. Associated with unity, love, and favor from powerful people.
Mansion 27 - Al Fargh al Thani (The Second Spout). 4:17-17:08 Pisces. Associated with tangible results, gain, and the favorable conclusion of practical matters.
Mansion 28 - Batn al Hut (The Belly of the Fish). 17:08 Pisces - 0:00 Aries. Associated with the completion of cycles and the preparation for new beginnings. The last mansion leads back to the first.
Integration #
Astrologers typically begin by identifying the lunar mansion occupied by the natal Moon and researching its traditional meanings. In practical application, these stations are frequently used for electional timing by evaluating the Moon’s current mansion when planning significant activities.
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