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Zodiac Decans

Every sign is divided into three 10° decans, each ruled by a different planet. Discover the three distinct flavors within your sign.

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The Decan System

Each zodiac sign spans 30° and is divided into three 10° decans (or faces). Each decan is ruled by a planet, giving three distinct flavors within every sign. The decan ruler is drawn from the same element's triplicity in the Chaldean system: the first decan is ruled by the sign's own ruler, the second by the next in the triplicity, and the third by the next after that.

Decan 1 · 0°–10°

The Pioneer

Ruled by Mars

Pure Aries fire — bold, impulsive, the first spark

Decan 2 · 10°–20°

The Sovereign

Ruled by Sun

Leveraged fire — proud, creative, radiating authority

Decan 3 · 20°–30°

The Visionary

Ruled by Jupiter

Expansive fire — idealistic, philosophical, the crusader

Frequently Asked

Questions & Answers

Decans divide each zodiac sign into three 10-degree segments, each with its own planetary ruler and archetype. They add nuance to a sign, explaining why people with the same sun sign can express it differently based on their decan.