Astrology

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See also: Astronomy and Sea of Souls

Astrology is a culturally significant practice across all of Terra for most of its history that spans multiple different techniques and mediums. They all revolve heavily around the Sea of Souls and its behaviors. The two main components of astrology are the Prime souls and their interpretations, and the use of Tarot. Astrology practices also hold important mechanical significance in both Anthrodia: Tactics and Anthrodia: Remagia, as well as the Astrologian Your Only Move Is HUSTLE character mod.

Prime souls

Prime souls are whole, unfragmented souls that populate the Sea of Souls. They are notably brighter than Fae souls, and shine white in the night sky. There are ten known prime souls. Unlike Fae souls, prime souls never incarnate into individuals due to the nature of The Realm of the Fae post-Sundering. Prime souls have a mysterious tendency to manipulate nearby Fae souls into shapes around it, which have been identified as corresponding constellations associated with each prime soul. The prime souls do not appear to show preference towards any particular kinds of souls and the reason as to why this occurs is unknown. The ever-shifting nature of the night sky as well due to the nature and mechanics of the Sea of Souls also means that the structural integrity of each individual constellation can vary wildly over time. This integrity holds great significance in the constellations' interpretations as birth signs.

Historical significance

According to archaeological records, it is believed that the prime souls are the souls of Truekin that survived The Great Sundering in one piece, and now serve as the cores of constellations. These individuals are believed to have been important figureheads of Truekin culture before its erasure, and thus they have become religious and mythical figures for the Fae. Listed below are all 10 known prime souls and their associated constellations and mythical significance.

List of all prime souls

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The isolated images of the constellations should be revised at a later date to include their described depictions.

She

She is the governing prime soul of the month of Sheon in the Primary calendar, and is associated with piety and strength of will. According to archaeological records, She was a sympathetic and selfless religious figure of Truekin culture, whose church united the myriad tribes into harmony, and was potentially one of the key figures in the progress of True Magic.

In old Manaian religion, She is seen as the saint of time and the patron saint of the Realm of the Fae, allowing the passage of the new year and bestowing the bishops of the Theocracy with their holy privilege. Some also believed that the arch-bishop was the incarnation of a shard of She's soul.

She is commonly associated with the color of white, and depictions of its constellation resemble a holy staff, with a large conduit stone at its tip.

Chiang

Chiang is the governing prime soul of the month of Chiron in the Primary calendar, and is associated with exploration and passion. According to archaeological records, Chiang was a revolutionary explorer who led expeditions into the continent of Gr'ahr and what is now The Islands of Fae Lagos.

In old Manaian religion, Chiang is seen as the saint of life and love, with its expansionism and bravery populating the Realm in ancient times prior to the Great Sundering, allowing the Fae to rebuild in the Truekin's stead.

Chiang is commonly associated with the color of yellow-green, and depictions of its constellation resemble a pair of feathered wings.

Qiahan

Qiahan is the governing prime soul of the month of Qiahas in the Primary calendar, and is associated with bravery and strength. According to archaological records, Qiahan was a soldier of exceptional skill, leading a grand army to protect the Truekin people.

In old Manaian religion, Qiahan is seen as the saint of strength, with their power to unite people together being seen as an admirable trait of those born under it.

Qiahan is commonly associated with the color of orange, and depictions of its constellation resemble a bow, sometimes with an arrow notched in its string.

Yu

Yu is the governing prime soul of the month of Yuna in the Primary calendar, and is associated with water and prosperity. According to archaeological records, Yu was the captain of the largest naval fleet in the entirety of Terra, facilitating trade and safe waters.

In old Manaian religion, Yu is seen as the saint of wealth, with its constellation being in high integrities being seen as a good omen for trade that year, and its appearance being recognized as the beginning of a new fiscal year.

Yu is commonly associated with the color of yellow, and depictions of its constellation resemble a piscine creature, typically a kind of ocean fish.

Xiafue

Xiafue is the governing soul of the month of Siffron (formerly Xifis) in the Primary calendar, and is associated with honor and tradition. According to archaeological records, Xiafue was a stalward defender of its homeland, said to have singlehandedly defended its land from crusaders without rest for 3 years. The month of Xifis was renamed to Siffron in P.S. 671, to honor the passing of Siffron Azuris, the first Shieldbearer of the Bearer's Treaty.

In old Manaian religion, Xiafue is seen as the saint of tradition, stalwartly defending the old ways and keeping the fires of honor and integrity lit throughout the generations.

Xiafue is commonly associated with the color of royal purple, and depictions of its constellation resemble a tall, broad shield held to the chest by a soldier.

Emo

Emo is the governing prime soul of the month of Emoris in the Primary calendar, and is associated with night and The Endless Expanse. According to Archaeological records, Emo was a sentient and intelligent Lizardman, potentially the first Abyssal creature to cross into the Realm in known history. Inheriting the soul of a Truekin, it advocated to respect the boundaries of reality, while studying the nature of reality itself.

Old Manaian religion historically was split on depictions of Emo. The most popular interpretation was that it is the saint of darkness and evil, with its constellation being in high integrities being seen as a warning of high Abyssal activity. An alternative interpretation is that it is the saint of reality, protecting the time-space borders between the Realm and the Expanse from being shattered, with the practice of summoning being seen as a direct violation of Emo's will.

Emo is commonly associated with the color black, and depictions of its constellation resemble a drake or Lizardman, depending on the dominant interpretation of the region.

Huo

Huo is the governing prime soul of the month of Hundus, and is associated with growth and nature. According to archaeological records, Huo was a practicioner of True Magic who went into isolation for eight years and eight days to seek spiritual enlightenment. It is said that, where Huo sat unmoving for those eight years and eight days, flourished into a vibrant and thriving forest.

In old Manaian religion, Huo is seen as the saint of nature, governing over the health of the land itself, with its constellation in high integrities being a good omen for the harvest. There also exists a subsect of this religion named Huonism that focuses primarily on spiritual cultivation, following the stories of Huo.

Huo is commonly associated with the color of green, and depictions of its constellation resemble a sprouting sapling.

Kekui

Kekui is the governing prime soul of the month of Kekilan (alternatively Buruto) in the Primary calendar, and is associated with science and intelligence. According to archaeological records, Kekui was a brilliant scientist who led a technological revolution for its people, bringing society into a state of utopia. The month of Kekilan was renamed to Buruto in P.S. 675 to honor the passing of Kigo Buruto, the first Swordbearer of the Bearer's Treaty, however this name of the month is primarily used in Reed culture, with much less adoption elsewhere on Terra.

In old Manaian religion, Kekui is the saint of science, with many of those born under its light being known to be groundbreaking inventors and researchers, and its constellation being in high integrities being a sign of incoming advancement.

Kekui is commonly associated with the color of red, and depictions of its constellation resemble a scientific flask, a common piece of alchemical equipment.

Nao

Nao is the governing prime soul of the month of Nalus in the Primary calendar, and is associated with the wind and weather. According to archaeological records, Nao was a noble who, at the darkest hour of Truekin history, parted the clouds and allowed the Sun to shine its brilliant rays on the people, restoring hope to the land.

In old Manaian religion, Nao is the saint of the winds, breathing life into the land and bringing cleansing rain to wash away sin. It is said that the migration of birds is a manifestation of Nao's will.

Nao is commonly associated with the color of light blue and cyan, and depictions of its constellation resemble {Z}.

Long

Long is the governing prime soul of the month of Longinus in the Primary calendar, and is associated with dominance and mankind. According to archaeological records, Long was the first wyvern rider, taming the wild and violent nature of the feral beasts into a show of the dominance of man. It is said that Long's mount had scales of brilliant azure and breathed white-hot flame.

In old Manaian religion, Long is the saint of mankind, being a testament to the strength of the soul and the undying will to survive and thrive.

Long is commonly associated with the color of deep blue, and depictions of its constellation resemble a wyvern, particularly its wings.

As religious idols

Old Manaian religion sees the prime souls as a pantheon of godly figures that govern Terra and oversee it and its people. Together, they guide the Fae with an invisible hand, and communicate their will and wishes through the Sea of Souls. Newer teachings greatly diminish the assumed influence of the prime souls on Terra with a greater understanding that the prime souls, like Fae souls, do not retain will or a sense of morality, but still look to them for inspiration and guidance in a lesser sense.

As birth signs

Throughout Roldean culture as a whole, individuals see the prime souls as an equivalent to real world Zodiac signs, with the most dominant constellation in the night sky being treated as one's birth sign, its integrity assigning additional meaning depending on the mythology of the prime soul.

Being born under She in high integrity indicates ones soul being exceptionally durable and resilient to hardship, while it being in low integrity indicates that they shall seek strength through connections and faith to overcome difficulties.

Being born under Chiang in high integrity indicates a fiery personality patterned with flights of passion, while it being in low integrity indicates a stoic, steady, and rational disposition.

Being born under Qiahan in high integrity indicates emotional strength and the ability to lead others, while it being in low integrity indicates heightened empathy and a desire to help others.

Being born under Yu in high integrity indicates a life of prosperity and good luck, while it being in low integrity indicates dominance over the hardships of life to forge one's own path.

Being born under Xiafue in high integrity indicates one's role as a cornerstone of their family, while it being in low integrity indicates that they may go forth and forge a new name for themselves later in life.

Being born under Emo in high integrity indicates that one shall not fear the unknown and will go forward without trepidation, while it being in low integrity indicates that through facing one's fears, they will overcome and come out stronger than they were before.

Being born under Huo in high integrity indicates that they will be a healing figure for the world and those around them, while it being in low integrity indicates that, despite hardship, they will be a shining beacon of hope for those they hold dear.

Being born under Kekui in high integrity indicates that they will make grand discoveries and progress their community greatly, while it being in low integrity indicates that their emotional intelligence shall support their community and bring great things as a collective.

Being born under Nao in high integrity indicates a shifting of the status quo wherever one walks, while it being in low integrity indicates that they will hold up the moral good against societal difficulties.

Being born under Long in high integrity indicates dominance over one's path of life, while it being in low integrity indicates that their following of the virtuous path shall lead them to shift that very path for the better.

As a gameplay mechanic in Anthrodia: Remagia

In Anthrodia: Remagia, the player is given a choice of a birth sign for their Protagonist during character creation. Each birth sign changes the accent color of the Protagonist's fur patterns, as well as providing a minor, permanent stat bonus unique to each sign. The canon Protagonist, Euca, is born under the sign of Huo, with lime green fur accents.

Tarot

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The Tarot system in universe is EXTREMELY early in drafting and nothing in this section should be considered as final!

Tarot is a very widely practiced and significant form of astrology in the Realm, but it takes a very significantly different form than that of our real world's tarot deck. Compared to the real world's most common form of Tarot containing 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana split into four suits, the Realm's Tarot contains 18 Major Arcana split into four suits interspersed between 56 Minor arcana split into those same four suits. Order is as follows:

0 Major
1
2
3
4
5
5 Major
6
7
8
9
10
10 Major
Page
Knight
Queen
King
15 Major

History

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List of Arcana

Note:
Needs images and more detailed descriptions

List of all Arcana
Image	Rank	Suit	Title	Interpretation
Example	Reeds	0 Major	The Fool	Example
Example	Reeds	1	First of Reeds	Example
Example	Reeds	2	Second of Reeds	Example
Example	Reeds	3	Third of Reeds	Example
Example	Reeds	4	Fourth of Reeds	Example
Example	Reeds	5	Half of Reeds	Example
Example	Reeds	5 Major	The Initiate	Example
Example	Reeds	6	Sixth of Reeds	Example
Example	Reeds	7	Seventh of Reeds	Example
Example	Reeds	8	Eighth of Reeds	Example
Example	Reeds	9	Ninth of Reeds	Example
Example	Reeds	10	Height of Reeds	Example
Example	Reeds	10 Major	The Magician	Example
Example	Reeds	11 / Page	Page of Reeds	Example
Example	Reeds	12 / Knight	Knight of Reeds	Example
Example	Reeds	13 / Queen	Queen of Reeds	Example
Example	Reeds	14 / King	King of Reeds	Example
Example	Reeds	15 Major	The Sage	Example
Example	Teeth	0 Major	The Son	Example
Example	Teeth	1	First of Teeth	Example
Example	Teeth	2	Second of Teeth	Example
Example	Teeth	3	Third of Teeth	Example
Example	Teeth	4	Fourth of Teeth	Example
Example	Teeth	5	Half of Teeth	Example
Example	Teeth	5 Major	The Apprentice	Example
Example	Teeth	6	Sixth of Teeth	Example
Example	Teeth	7	Seventh of Teeth	Example
Example	Teeth	8	Eighth of Teeth	Example
Example	Teeth	9	Ninth of Teeth	Example
Example	Teeth	10	Height of Teeth	Example
Example	Teeth	10 Major	The Warrior	Example
Example	Teeth	11 / Page	Page of Teeth	Example
Example	Teeth	12 / Knight	Knight of Teeth	Example
Example	Teeth	13 / Queen	Queen of Teeth	Example
Example	Teeth	14 / King	King of Teeth	Example
Example	Teeth	15 Major	The Lord	Example
Example	Trees	0 Major	The Mass	Example
Example	Trees	1	First of Trees	Example
Example	Trees	2	Second of Trees	Example
Example	Trees	3	Third of Trees	Example
Example	Trees	4	Fourth of Trees	Example
Example	Trees	5	Half of Trees	Example
Example	Trees	5 Major	The Hermit	Example
Example	Trees	6	Sixth of Trees	Example
Example	Trees	7	Seventh of Trees	Example
Example	Trees	8	Eighth of Trees	Example
Example	Trees	9	Ninth of Trees	Example
Example	Trees	10	Height of Trees	Example
Example	Trees	10 Major	The High Priestess	Example
Example	Trees	11 / Page	Page of Trees	Example
Example	Trees	12 / Knight	Knight of Trees	Example
Example	Trees	13 / Queen	Queen of Trees	Example
Example	Trees	14 / King	King of Trees	Example
Example	Trees	15 Major	The World	Example
Example	Corn	0 Major	The Nomad	Example
Example	Corn	1	First of Corn	Example
Example	Corn	2	Second of Corn	Example
Example	Corn	3	Third of Corn	Example
Example	Corn	4	Fourth of Corn	Example
Example	Corn	5	Half of Corn	Example
Example	Corn	5 Major	The Bard	Example
Example	Corn	6	Sixth of Corn	Example
Example	Corn	7	Seventh of Corn	Example
Example	Corn	8	Eighth of Corn	Example
Example	Corn	9	Ninth of Corn	Example
Example	Corn	10	Height of Corn	Example
Example	Corn	10 Major	The Starving Artist	Example
Example	Corn	11 / Page	Page of Corn	Example
Example	Corn	12 / Knight	Knight of Corn	Example
Example	Corn	13 / Queen	Queen of Corn	Example
Example	Corn	14 / King	King of Corn	Example
Example	Corn	15 Major	The Endless Journey	Example

As religious tools

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Common use

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By oracles

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As a gameplay mechanic in Anthrodia: Tactics

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As a gameplay mechanic in the Astrologian Your Only Move Is HUSTLE character mod

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