Did you know that every part of your body is spiritually connected to a geomantic star?
In ancient Arabic manuscripts on geomancy—Ilmu Raml, or the Science of the Sand—there’s a deep and fascinating teaching: the 16 spiritual stars are not just cosmic symbols, but reflections of the human body itself. Just as your body has structure and function, so do the stars. And through this connection, geomancers can even detect the source of illness or pain.
Let’s explore how the stars live within us.
The Human Body as a Geomantic Map The human body consists of four limbs, a torso, a head, and countless systems working in harmony. Interestingly, each body part is associated with a particular geomantic star, as recorded in old Arabic texts.
Here’s the full breakdown:
| Geomantic Star | Spiritual Name | Body Part Represented |
|---|---|---|
| Laetitia | Adam | Head |
| Rubeus | Umar | Throat and Neck |
| Puella | Yunus | Left Shoulder |
| Puer | Yusuf | Right Shoulder |
| Carcer | Sulaiman | Chest, Breast, and Heart |
| Amissio | Isa | Left Hand and Arm |
| Acquisitio | Usman | Right Hand and Arm |
| Albus | Idris | Upper Belly and Stomach |
| Coniunctio | Ali | Ribcage |
| Populus | Musah | Back and Spinal Cord |
| Via | Ibrahim | Lower Belly and Intestines |
| Tristitia | Ayyub | Private Parts |
| Fortuna Maior | Nooh | Left Hip and Upper Leg |
| Fortuna Minor | Abubakar | Right Hip and Upper Leg |
| Cauda Draconis | Hassan & Hussein | Left Foot and Lower Leg |
| Caput Draconis | Muhammad | Right Foot and Lower Leg |
This system is not random—it reflects a sacred structure that sees the human body as a mirror of the heavens, with each star offering insight into both physical and spiritual health.
How Geomancers Detect Illness in the Body So how does this actually work in practice?
Ancient geomancers developed a method to discover where a person may be experiencing illness or spiritual imbalance. Here’s how:
Set a Clear Intention: The geomancer begins by setting the intention and asking God to reveal the afflicted body part.
Create the Geomantic Chart: A chart is drawn using the standard method of creating the geomantic figures from dots and lines.
Focus on Two Key Houses: In the chart, the stars in House 1 (the self) and House 6 (sickness and health) are taken.
Combine the Two Stars: The two geomantic stars from those houses are merged using traditional rules.
Read the Resulting Star: The resulting star reveals the affected body part. For example, if the resulting star is Laetitia (Adam), the problem lies in the head.