Haeseni Astrology

[Toffee 2843]

 

 

 

PUBLISHED  BY

 

ERIKA KORTREVICH

 

577 E.S. 

 

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OUR ANCESTORS LOOKED to the heavens and derived meaning from the stars, believing the Randunduz, the constellations, to be the realms of the mortal gods. As Canonist teachings spread and Dulonian folklore faded into obscurity, we nonetheless maintained the Zodiac as a metaphor for spiritual truths, reflecting the Creator’s orderly design. While the faithful’s trust remains in Godan alone, not in celestial omens, and the Zodiac’s imagery is subordinate to the Holy Scrolls, we can nonetheless look to the stars as a means of secondary revelation. Illuminating—not dictating—the Creator’s plans.

 

This was the realisation I came to while travelling in the lands of Ba’as, when the asterism Karolus made itself known to me. King Karl IV ‘the Pious’ pointed the way home, and I knew that he would wish any astrological system to stay in keeping with Godan’s teachings. Thus, through extensive research and in consultation with Rhenyari astronomers, I have developed a system to chart the sky at a specific moment in time and interpret the findings. This is most useful for the creation of natal charts, creating an imprint of the sky at the moment of a person’s birth, but the system can also be used for other events or portents.

 

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AN ASTROLOGER’S TOOLS combine astronomical observation with symbolic interpretation to create natal charts, which map celestial positions at the moment of birth. There are dozens of instruments that might be used, but the most common and useful are those described below.

 

EPHEMERIS TABLES

 

These detailed tables record celestial positions at specific times, serving as the foundational data for natal charts. By referencing an ephemeris, astrologers can note the exact locations of the Sun, Moon, and comets in their respective zodiac signs on an exact date. More complex ephemerides also show lunar phases and celestial aspects, enabling precise chart calculations. 

 

An ephemeris created by Erika Kortrevich.

 

ASTROLABES

 

Astrolabes function as portable celestial calculators. Their rotating rete (star map) and engraved tympan (coordinates) help to convert terrene time into sidereal time, which is critical for aligning birth charts with the Zodiac. By setting the astrolabe to a birth date and location, practitioners can determine house cusps and celestial ascendants. The navicula, a specialised mariner’s astrolabe, can aid in calculating this at sea, which is valuable for constructing natal charts during long voyages—particularly intercontinental exoduses that we see occurring every century or so.

 

SUNDIALS

 

Sundials provide the solar time essential for accurate natal charts. A sundial’s gnomon (shadow-casting rod) ensures precise noon markers, meaning that astrologers can anchor the Sun’s position in the Midheaven and use this as a starting point to chart the other celestial bodies.

 

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CREATING AND INTERPRETING A

 

A blank natal chart.

 

A NATAL CHART is a circular record of the heavens at the moment of a person’s birth. The three main components are:

 

I.  The zodiac wheel, consisting of seven zodiac signs and seven houses;

II. The celestial bodies, with their placements represented by glyphs within the wheel; and 

III. The aspects, which are lines connecting the celestial bodies across the natal chart, showing the relationships between them.

 

The essential information for creating a natal chart is one’s exact date of birth. From there, the astrologer is able to read an ephemeris to determine the placement of the celestial bodies and translate that information into a natal chart. Once a visual representation has been made, it is open to the astrologer to begin making interpretations, looking for recurring themes.

 

Firstly, the astrologer would consider the overall pattern of the natal chart. This involves looking at the distributions of celestial bodies between the hemispheres (north-south and east-west), and the elements and modalities of the zodiac signs the celestial bodies are placed in. The astrologer would then examine the angles of the chart, those being the Ascendant, Descendant, Midheaven, and Nadir. 

 

From there, the astrologer is able to interpret the Primal Triad, otherwise known as the ‘Big Three’—the Sun sign, Moon sign, and Ascendant. These are considered the most influential parts of an individual’s natal chart, but it is also important to assess the placement of the other celestial bodies. This involves looking at the placement of each celestial body in its respective zodiac constellation and house. The celestial body represents what is being influenced, the zodiac is how that energy is expressed, and the house is where that energy is being affected. Once the houses have been established, the astrologer can also analyse the dignity of each celestial body; those being the domicile, exaltation, detriment, and fall.

 

Finally, the astrologer examines the aspects between the celestial bodies, determining the relationships between them and what this could mean for an individual’s personality and life path. All of this information is presented in a comprehensive reading accompanied with diagrams.

 

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GATHERING ACCURATE

 

IT IS INCUMBENT UPON the parents to keep a record of the exact date their children were born. There are 14 equal months in the Sigmundic Calendar, though these months are recognised in pairs to keep conformity with the Imperial Calendar which superseded it in the 16th century. 

 

Wzuvar ag Byvca | winter

Jula ag Piov | spring

Vzmey ag Hyff | spring

Gronna ag Droba | summer

Tov ag Yermey | summer

Msitza ag Dargund | autumn

Joma ag Umund | winter

 

Each of the seven month-pairs consists of 24 days. A parent must note the exact day and month in order to create an accurate birth chart. Once that information is gathered, one need only trace a line on an ephemeris to discover the various parts of a natal chart.

 

Ephemeris of an individual born on the 18th of Msitza ag Dargund.

 

For example, someone born on the 18th of Msitza ag Dargund would have the Hero as their Sun sign, Queen as their Moon sign, and Queen as their Ascendant. Their Tova would be in Comet, Druka in Sea and Ybis in Wanderer.

 

 

1] Sigmundic Calendar and Haeseni Zodiac.

2] Seasons of Haense.

 

Spoiler

Do /date in game to get the exact date at that particular time. You can also use the above wheel, noting that each of the 24 days in a month corresponds with an hour of the OOC day.

 

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THERE ARE THE LUMINARIES—the Sun and Moon—and the three comets—Tova, Druka, and Ybis. Together, they make up the five celestial bodies that the ancient Haeseni tracked across the sky. Each celestial body represents specific energies and traits that can be interpreted. In terms of a natal chart, the celestial bodies represent what is being influenced.

 

☉ Sun

☽ Moon

⥔ Tova

⥾ Druka

↯ Ybis

 

The celestial bodies, and indeed, the wider cosmos, find their foundation in Dulonian folklore. There is Asseran the Sun-Father, Sindhor the Earth-Mother, and their son, Nikul the Moon. The myth of the Thousand Year War between Asseran and Nikul explains the separation of day and night, the sun’s blinding brightness, and the moon’s craters (believed to be wounds from the final battle). It also establishes the origin of stars as deity-generals from both sides of the cosmic conflict, forever positioned in the night sky as the zodiac and other constellations.

 

The Sun is linked with core identity and ego in recognition of Asseran being the raging core from which all energy is formed.

 

The Moon, on the other hand, represents one’s emotions and subconscious, reflecting Nikul’s ultimate sacrifice to save mortalkind from Ybis’ tyranny in the myth of the War of Ybis. The Moon as a celestial body is not to be confused with Nikul the Moon as a distinct constellation in the Haeseni Zodiac.

 

The three comets Tova, Druka, and Ybis are the sons of Nikul and Morrig in Dulonian folklore. It follows that Haeseni astronomers, when charting repeating phenomena in the night sky, would name them for the brother-comets of legend. As the tale goes, Ybis sought a greater station than that granted to him by his parents; he wished to join his fellow celestials as equals, not merely as a gift to mortalkind. 

 

When his father refused his request, Ybis flew into a rage. He first slaughtered his brother Druka by causing him to fall to his death—the breaking apart of Druka’s body is believed to be the great meteor showers seen in the night skies. Of course, for the purposes of astrology, the comet Druka remains whole as it rotates across the sky. Ybis then chased Tova to the outer edges of existence; the movement of Tova through the heavens is meant to represent his flight. Finally, at the conclusion of Ybis’ war, his great-grandfather Garmund cast him to the farthest reaches of Styniya (the edge of existence) to be imprisoned in a golden cage. Ybis’ movement—not to be confused with Ybis the Comet in the Haeseni Zodiac—therefore represents this.

 

Tova, the White Comet and God of Prosperity, is linked with prosperity, luck, and growth in one’s natal chart.

 

Druka, the Purple Comet, symbolises wisdom, innovation, and intuition, considering he is the God of Wisdom.

 

Ybis, once the God of Courage but now known as the Fallen Comet, nonetheless continues to represent courage, action, and drive within Haeseni astrology.

 

Sun (or Asserundu) | core identity, ego

Moon (or Nikurundu) | emotions, subconscious

Tova | prosperity, luck, growth

Druka | wisdom, innovation, intuition

Ybis | courage, action, drive

 

3] Haeseni Mythologie.

 

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THE HAESENI

 

THERE ARE SEVEN ZODIAC SIGNS in total, each of the constellations tied with a mythical figure from Dulonian folklore. As the celestial bodies move through the zodiac signs, they define how the celestial energy is expressed.

 

Many Haeseni are already familiar with the zodiac, recognising traits in individuals born under specific signs. When someone is  “born under” a sign, this is in reference to someone’s Sun sign, the most widely recognised of the Primal Triad.

 

◌ Nikul the Moon

♕ Morrighein the Queen

☄ Ybis the Comet

⊰ Kostana the Wind

ꐕ Haruthrow the Wanderer

⥉ Odrin the Hero

≈ Pisktro the Sea

 

Nikul the Moon | joviality; contentedness; desire to please; susceptibility to manipulation.

 

Morrighein the Queen | leadership; altruism; selflessness.

 

Ybis the Comet | ruthlessness; stubbornness.

 

Kostana the Wind | beauty; captivation; vanity; outspokenness; confidence; prominence.

 

Haruthrow Wanderer | creativity; joy, mirth; amicability; inspiration; innovation; charisma.

 

Odrin the Hero | foolishness, hastiness; bravery; strength; stalwartness. 

 

Pisktro the Sea | serenity, composure, tranquility; wisdom; grace; discernment, insight.

 

4] The Haeseni Zodiac.

 

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THE ELEMENTS (Fire, Earth, Air, and Water) play a significant role in natal chart interpretation, providing insight into an individual’s personality, tendencies, and overall energy.

 

◌ Nikul the Moon	Water
♕ Morrighein the Queen	Fire
☄ Ybis the Comet	Fire
⊰ Kostana the Wind	Air
ꐕ Haruthrow the Wanderer	Earth
⥉ Odrin the Hero	Air
≈ Pisktro the Sea	Water

 

When interpreting a natal chart, astrologers consider the distribution of celestial bodies among the elements. For example, a grouping of celestial bodies in zodiac signs of the same element indicates a strong emphasis on that element’s traits.

 

The characteristics of the elements impart distinct qualities.

 

Fire (Queen and Comet) | passion, energy, enthusiasm, and creativity

Earth (Wanderer) | practicality, stability, connection to the tangible world

Air (Wind, Hero) | intellect, communication, social interaction

Water (Moon, Sea) | emotion, intuition, and depth

 

When analysing a natal chart, an astrologer should consider these elements because they can indicate personality tendencies. A lack of an element may point to areas of challenge or growth for an individual. The elements also interact with other chart factors, such as the modalities of zodiacs (cardinal, fixed, mutable) to provide a more nuanced interpretation. Furthermore, the placement of celestial bodies within elemental signs can reveal how a person expresses certain traits or energies.

 

 

5] A Treatise on Northern Medicine.

 

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THE MODALITIES (or qualities) of zodiac signs—cardinal, fixed, and mutable—describe how each sign expresses its energy and interacts with the world. These modalities are tied to the cycle of the seasons and represent different phases of creation, stability, and transformation.

 

◌ Nikul the Moon	Fixed
♕ Morrighein the Queen	Cardinal
☄ Ybis the Comet	Fixed
⊰ Kostana the Wind	Mutable
ꐕ Haruthrow the Wanderer	Mutable
⥉ Odrin the Hero	Cardinal
≈ Pisktro the Sea	Mutable

 

Cardinal signs represent initiation, creation, and leadership. They mark the beginning of seasons (the Queen being the opening of spring and the Hero being the opening of autumn). Cardinal signs tend to take charge and start new projects.

 

Fixed signs represent stability, preservation, and determination, and could also be described as stubborn. These signs maintain what is already in motion (the status quo) rather than forging new paths or changing directions. The Comet being a fixed sign is somewhat ironic, given Ybis’ figure as a disruptor of the natural order, but it is likely the Comet that represents the more stubborn energy of fixed signs.

 

Mutable signs represent adaptability, transformation, and flexibility. These signs are able to adapt to change and transition easily.

 

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ANALYSING THE

 

LOOKING TO THE HEMISPHERES in a natal chart is the first glimpse an astrologer can have into a person’s true nature. A cluster of celestial bodies in one hemisphere may indicate a particular focus area.

 

Natal charts are traditionally oriented with the north at the bottom of the chart due to the way the sky is viewed from the plane we stand on. This orientation reflects the celestial sphere as seen from the perspective of an observer on the ground, where the north sky appears below the horizon.

 

 

The Northern hemisphere represents one’s personal and internal focus.

 

The Southern hemisphere is one’s external focus, career, and public life.

 

The Eastern hemisphere is the realm of independence and self-motivation.

 

The Western hemisphere shows reciprocity, collaboration, and prioritising others.

 

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THE ASCENDANT, DESCENDANT, MIDHEAVEN, AND NADIR are collectively known as the four angles of an astrological chart. These four points are crucial in natal chart interpretation, dividing the chart into quadrants and representing key areas of an individual’s life and personality. They can be calculated using tools like astrolabes, but the most common way is to find the Ascendant on an ephemeris table and work in a clockwise direction, indicating the movement of the sky from east to west.

 

The Ascendant (sometimes known as rising sign because it is the sign on the eastern horizon at the time of birth) shows outward personality and first impressions. It is the mask worn in public and how one presents oneself to the world.

 

The Descendant is the revealer of relationships and partnerships, showing how one relates to others, and the qualities one seeks in a partner.

 

The Midheaven is linked with career and public life, long term goals and aspirations, social standing and reputation.

 

Meanwhile, the Nadir shows home and family life, one’s private self and inner world, their roots and foundations, childhood and early conditioning. It is located at the bottom of the chart for this very reason.

 

Together, these four points form the angles of the natal chart, providing a framework for interpreting the various aspects of an individual’s life and personality. They offer insights into how a person presents themselves to the world, relates to others, pursues their goals, and finds inner security.

 

This is done by comparing the qualities of the zodiac sign with the areas of life that each angle represents. For example, a Nadir Comet might indicate a tumultuous home life with a high possibility of tension and stubbornness between an individual and their family.

 

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THE PRIMAL TRIAD or “Big Three” are the zodiac signs that form the centre of an individual’s personality. Even if one were to forgo creating an entire natal chart, simply knowing the Primal Triad is often enough to get a sense of a person.

 

Ascendant sign | the way one presents themselves to others

Sun sign | core identity and ego

Moon sign | how one processes emotions and seeks comfort

 

The Primal Triad must also be interpreted in light of other parts of an individual’s natal chart. For example, if one were to have a Descendant Wanderer and a Moon in Comet, this shows an amicable approach to relationships and a fierce loyalty. The stubbornness of the Comet might suggest that, while one would be intensely loyal, they would also hold their friends to high standards and lash out if they felt as though their emotional needs were not being met.

 

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ESSENTIAL DIGNITIES refer to the relative strength or weakness of a celestial body based on its zodiacal position. A strong dignity is reliable and influential whereas a weak dignity indicates challenges and areas requiring further effort.

 

The domicile is where a celestial body is in the sign it rules and is considered to be at its strongest.

 

The exaltation is where a celestial body is honoured and functions well. The celestial body’s traits are enhanced but sometimes over-emphasised.

 

The detriment is the opposite sign of a planet’s domicile, where it is at its least comfortable. While in its detriment, celestial bodies would struggle to express its energy

 

The fall is the opposite sign of a celestial body’s exaltation, where it is weakened. Celestial bodies are unpredictable and less effective while in its fall.

 

	Domicile	Detriment	Exaltation	Fall
☉ Sun	Wanderer	Moon	Wind	Hero
☽ Moon	Moon	Wanderer	Moon	Wanderer
⥔ Tova	Wind	Hero	Sea	Comet
⥾ Druka	Sea	Comet	Wanderer	Moon
↯ Ybis	Comet	Sea	Hero	Wind

 

The dignities are derived from the alliances and rivalries between the zodiac signs, which are in turn sourced from Dulonian mythology.

 

The Wanderer is the domicile of the Sun because Haruthrow is an Asserandz god, the Asserandz being the generals of Asseran the Sun-Father during the war between Asseran and his son, Nikul. Similarly, Kostana is also an Asserandz deity, meaning that the Sun is in exaltation when it is in the sign of the Wind. It makes the most sense for the Moon to be the Sun’s detriment, not only because of the natural opposites of the celestial bodies, but also because of the deific war between Asseran and Nikul. Finally, the Hero is the rival of the Wind, and the fall is the opposite of exaltation.

 

The Moon as a celestial body is at its strongest when it is in the constellation of the Moon, which is why the zodiac of the Moon is, uniquely, both its domicile and its exaltation. The Wanderer serves as both the detriment and fall due to the Wanderer being the zodiac of Tov ag Yermey, a summer month, compared to the Moon’s Wzuva ag Byvca, the heart of winter.

 

Beauty and prominence go hand-in-hand with prosperity, which is why the Wind is the domicile of Tova. The Hero, as the rival of the Wind, is Tova’s detriment. The Comet, as an ally of the Hero, therefore serves as Tova’s fall; the other weak dignity. Because the Sea is the rival of the Comet, this means that the Sea is positioned as Tova’s exaltation. Furthermore, the bounty of the sea can be linked with Tova’s prosperity.

 

Because Ybis murdered Druka in myth and legend, the Comet is Druka’s detriment. This means that Druka is in its domicile within the Sea, which is a rival of the Comet. Furthermore, Druka is linked with wisdom, as is the Sea, which further strengthens the domicile.

 

Unsurprisingly, Ybis (the celestial body) is in domicile in the constellation of the Comet. The Sea, being the rival of the Comet, is therefore Ybis’ detriment. The Comet’s ally, the Hero, is Ybis exaltation, and the Wind as the rival of the Hero is Ybis’ fall.

 

6] Haeseni Mythologie.

 

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While the celestial bodies represent what is being influenced and the zodiac sign is how that energy is expressed, the house is where that energy is being affected. 

 

The first house is determined by the Ascendant and rotates counterclockwise around the natal chart, representing the natural movement of the sky from east to west. Each of the houses represents a different area of life.

 

I. House of Self  represents personality, appearance, and self-identity.

II. House of Riches governs finances, possessions, and self-worth.

III. House of Kin represents cultural roots, family, and domestic life.

IV. House of Bonds represents relationships (both platonic and romantic) and marriage.

V. House of Body governs physical, mental, and spiritual health.

VI. House of Philosophy is associated with education, travel, and belief systems, both moral and religious.

VII. House of Vocation represents public life, career, ambitions, and achievement.

 

The houses are then further classified into angular, succedent and cadent houses. This helps astrologers to interpret how celestial energies manifest in different areas of an individual’s life.

 

Angular houses, which are considered the most important, represent action and cardinal energy. The House of Self and House of Bonds are angular houses.

 

Succedent houses, which follow behind angular houses, are associated with stability and fixed energy. The House of Riches and House of Body are succedent houses.

 

Finally, the cadent houses are linked to adaptability and mutable energy. The House of Kin, House of Philosophy, and House of Vocation are cadent houses.

 

The classification of the houses modifies the interpretation of natal charts depending on the modalities of the zodiac signs where the celestial bodies are positioned. For example, if Druka—a comet representing wisdom, innovation, and intuition—is in Sea—a zodiac sign associated with insight and discernment—in the sixth house—the House of Philosophy—this might suggest a natural ability to understand complex ideas and philosophies, bringing logic and intelligence to interactions with spirituality. 

 

Because the Sea is a water-aligned sign linked with serene composure, that person may be able to navigate ideological shifts that they encounter throughout their life. Furthermore, the Sea’s qualities as a mutable sign would encourage openness to revising one’s belief systems as new insights emerge. The House of Philosophy being a cadent house means that the individual would be able to refine their beliefs rather than being fixed on a set way of thinking.

 

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ASPECTS ARE THE ANGLES between the celestial bodies that reveal how they interact with one another.

 

A conjunction, when celestial bodies overlap one another, amplifies energy. Blended energies can be extremely powerful or too intense if the planets have opposing qualities.

 

A trine, or triangle, represents a harmonious flow of energy. There is ease and natural talent in areas the celestial bodies govern, such as their element or house.

 

A square  shows tension or challenge. There is conflict between energies, but it often also shows growth through challenges.

 

Opposition, when two celestial bodies are opposite one another on the natal chart, is a balancing of opposing forces. It can show tension or balance depending on the celestial body.

 

Finally, a soft aspect represents cooperative and supportive energy, indicating an area of life where a person has natural talents. It is less powerful than a trine, with more subtleties.

 

☌ Conjunction

△ Trine

□ Square

☍ Opposition

⚹ Soft aspect

 

 

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MASTER TABLES

 

Zodiac	Month	Season	Element	Modality
◌ Nikul the Moon	Wzuvar ag Byvca	Winter	Water	Fixed
♕ Morrighein the Queen	Jula ag Piov	Spring	Fire	Cardinal
☄ Ybis the Comet	Vzmey ag Hyff	Spring	Fire	Fixed
⊰ Kostana the Wind	Gronna ag Droba	Summer	Air	Mutable
ꐕ Haruthrow the Wanderer	Tov ag Yermey	Summer	Earth	Mutable
⥉ Odrin the Hero	Msitza ag Dargund	Autumn	Air	Cardinal
≈ Pisktro the Sea	Joma ag Umund	Winter	Water	Mutable

 

	Domicile	Detriment	Exaltation	Fall
☉ Sun	Wanderer	Moon	Wind	Hero
☽ Moon	Moon	Wanderer	Moon	Wanderer
⥔ Tova	Wind	Hero	Sea	Comet
⥾ Druka	Sea	Comet	Wanderer	Moon
↯ Ybis	Comet	Sea	Hero	Wind

 

Celestial Body	Zodiac	House
☉ Sun
☽ Moon
⥔ Tova
⥾ Druka
↯ Ybis

 

Celestial Body	Aspect	Celestial Body

 

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This is the natal chart I traced and repurposed!

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Her Ladyship, ERIKA KORTREVICH

 

 

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the attention to detail on this was insane. incredible job.