Decan
Gemini decan 2: the decan lords of both systems
Tropical zodiac, Western astrology
Gemini decan 2 · ราศีเมถุน เดแคนที่ 2
Chaldean decans
Gemini decan 2 covers 10°00′–19°59′ of Gemini, the middle ten degrees. In the Chaldean system each ten-degree slice has a lord called the face, and here it is Mars.
Mars as face lord turns the talk of Gemini into action and argument. Speed shows in sharp replies, quick fixes and a liking for debate that has a point to win. Words are tools here and they are used on purpose, sometimes like a blade. Restlessness is higher than elsewhere in the sign, so sitting through a long meeting or a slow explanation is hard. Ideas are tried out immediately rather than discussed for long.
A planet here tends to emphasise speaking up and trying things out fast. In practice, you reply fast in a group chat, challenge a claim on the spot, and start on the fix before the meeting has ended.
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Triplicity decans
Gemini decan 2 covers 10°00′–19°59′ of Gemini, the middle ten degrees. In the triplicity system its sub-sign is Libra, and its lord is Venus, the traditional ruler of Libra.
Gemini coloured by Libra turns the curiosity of the sign toward other people. Conversation becomes social: the pleasure is in the exchange, in tact, and in finding a phrase that works for both sides. Charm and a sense of style are stronger, and writing or speaking with a particular person in mind comes naturally. Conflict is avoided by changing the topic or lightening the tone, which keeps the peace and sometimes keeps a question from being answered.
A planet here tends to emphasise sociable, balanced conversation. In practice, you write the message that is firm and kind at once, choose a topic that suits the person you are talking to, and ease a sharp moment with a joke.
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Note
The two systems count in different ways, so their results can differ; they do not contradict each other.
Textbook facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Sign | Gemini |
| Degrees | 10°00′–19°59′ |
| Decan lord (Chaldean) | Mars |
| Sub-sign (triplicity) | Libra |
| Decan lord (triplicity) | Venus |
Source: Ptolemy 1822 Bk I ch. XXVI, p. 37 · Leo 1906 ch. VIII, p. 43 (not yet checked against the original) · Lilly 1647 Bk I (not yet checked against the original) · Leo 1899 ch. XVI, pp. 43–46 (not yet checked against the original)
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Sources
- Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, or Quadripartite (1822) Bk I ch. XXVI, p. 37
- Alan Leo, The Progressed Horoscope (1906) ch. VIII, p. 43 (not yet checked against the original)
- William Lilly, Christian Astrology (1647) Bk I (not yet checked against the original)
- Alan Leo, Astrology for All (1899) ch. XVI, pp. 43–46 (not yet checked against the original)