Astrolabe Catalogue

Zodiacal signs

Type: Zodiacal signs
Geometry: Circular, concentric
Unit of measurement: Zodiacal divisions, equal or unequal
(Numbering) starts at: 0
(Numbering) ends at: 30
Numbered: every 5
Repeats: 12 times
Divided every: 5 (Zodiacal divisions, equal or unequal)
then every: 1 (Zodiacal divisions, equal or unequal)
Notes: The zigns are shown with their diurnal and nocturnal controlling planets.

Scale located on: Tympan, Womb or Back .

Location(s) detail:

6: Circular scale second in from the outer scale - refers to the full circle. (6)

Zodiac:

1 الحمل
2 الثور
3 الجوزا
4 السرطان
5 الاسد
6 السنبله
7 الميزان
8 العقرب
9 القوس
10 الجدي
11 الدلو
12 الحوت
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