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In a geomantic shield chart, Caput Draconis is the figure the querent draws when the question concerns very good outcomes.
The figure at a glance
- Classical name: Caput Draconis — “The Dragons head”
- Planet: Caput Draconis
- Element: Fire
- Zodiac affinity: Virgo
- Gender: Masculine
- Portent: Very good
Full meaning
Head of the Dragon. Beginnings. A place of entry. New starts, birth and innocence. Alertness and shrewdness. Profit. A new cycle or adventure. Blessing at the outset. Cleansing and renewal.
Caput Draconis favors creating a new beginning. It may also be used to curry favor of those in high places such as judges, your boss, etc...
Pair Caput Draconis with the Judge figure; a favourable Judge can lift even this portent.
Threads across the systems
- Zodiac: Virgo — figure of the Virgo season
- Colors: Red — carries the same fire element
- Colors: Orange — carries the same air element
- Colors: Pink — carries the same fire element
- Colors: Gold — carries the same fire element