Lunar Mansion 16: Al Jubana, or The Scales

About Lunar Mansion 16

The Arabic name for Lunar Mansion 16 is Al Jubana, which means "the claws." In the Tropical Zodiac, Lunar Mansion 16 extends from 12°51’22″ Libra to 25°42’51″ Libra.

I nicknamed this mansion The Scales. When the Moon is here, it's an auspicious time to gain wealth through negotiation.

Do: Make investments and other plans for building wealth. Negotiate business arrangements.

Don't: Pursue romantic encounters. Travel.

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Lunar Mansions in History

Astrologers throughout the ages have commented on the meaning of the lunar mansions. Here's what's been written about Lunar Mansion 16.

From Al Biruni, 11th Century

Al zubana, the claws of the scorpion, two stars from the scales of Libra, which are at a spear's length from each other.

From Abenragel, 11th Century

Indian Astrology: Bad for journeys, trade, medicines, sowing, women’s jewellery, for cutting or putting on new clothes.

Dorotheos: A slave bought will be good, loyal and honest.  Bad for marriage, which will only last in harmony for a while, for partnerships, which will lead to dishonesty and mutual suspicion. If captured, he will soon be out of prison, if God wills

From Picatrix, 11th Century

The sixteenth Mansion is Azebene, and it is for the making of money (which is to say, in selling and earning). When the Moon has passed around to this Mansion, fashion in a plate of silver the figure of a man seated in a throne and carrying a scale in his hands. Cense [the image] with fine odors, and set it out under the stars for seven nights, saying each night: You, Azeruch, make such and such happen for me, and complete for me my request. Ask of it pertaining to selling and earning. And know that Azeruch is the name of the lord of this Mansion.

From Henry Cornelius Agrippa, 16th Century

Azubene or Ahubene: horns of Scorpio. Hinders journeys and marriage, harvests and commerce, but helps redemption of captives much merchandising. A man sitting on a chair, holding a balance in his hands.

From Vivian Robson, 20th Century

Al Jubana. alpha [Zuben Elgenubi] with beta [Zubenelschemali] Libra. The Claws. Hinders journeys and marriage, harvest and merchandise, favorable for redemption of captives. With Moon here, buy cattle but do not navigate.

From Peter Stockinger, 21st Century

Al-Zubana, The Claws of the Scorpion. Favorable for buying and selling cattle, stock-breeding and speculation. Causes delay in journeys and marriages. Make talismans to bring about financial increase and wealth.

From Christopher Warnock, 21st Century

This mansion Is superb for trade and business and indicates a positive answer to questions concerning wealth and prosperity. Careful assessment and planning promised business success and monetary gain. A business opportunity may be on the horizon or we may be offered a raise or a lucrative investment.  Yet such a strong affinity to wealth is, not surprisingly, inauspicious for love. This mansion brings to mind that "the love of money is the root of all evil; which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through wealth many sorrows." (Timothy 6:10) When this mansion appears, we must be careful to not allow our pleasures at the receipt of wealth blind us to the consequences of unbridled pursuit. The recurrent theme of the scales reminds us to exercise moderation and maintain balance even in the midst of abundance.

Keywords: the merchant, transaction and success, balance, wealth