When Rubeus lands in a house, the tradition reads very bad through its fire nature.
The figure at a glance
- Classical name: Rubeus — “Red”
- Planet: Mars (direct)
- Element: Fire
- Zodiac affinity: Gemini
- Gender: Masculine
- Portent: Very bad
Full meaning
Red. Passion. Vice. Temper. Sex and Sexuality. A Warning. Need for Retreat. Negativity and upheaval. Gut Instincts. Mischief. Lust. The Thrill of it all.
Ruebus favors any activity that depends on deceiving others or hidden knowledge. It may be used to incite wars, drive lovers apart, or curse one's enemies.
Pair Rubeus with the Judge figure; a favourable Judge can lift even this portent.
Old correspondences
Traditional correspondences connect this reading to: Gemini — figure of the Gemini season, Red — carries the same fire element, Orange — carries the same air element, Pink — carries the same fire element, Gold — carries the same fire element, Allspice — ruled by the same planetary force, Anemone — ruled by the same planetary force, Basil — ruled by the same planetary force, Broom — ruled by the same planetary force, Cactus — ruled by the same planetary force, Cinnamon — ruled by the same planetary force, Coriander — ruled by the same planetary force, Dragons Blood — ruled by the same planetary force, Hibiscus — ruled by the same planetary force, Holly — ruled by the same planetary force, Nettle — ruled by the same planetary force, Rue — ruled by the same planetary force, Tobacco — ruled by the same planetary force, Mustard — ruled by the same planetary force, Pepper (Black) — ruled by the same planetary force and Pine — ruled by the same planetary force.