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what is in this need; the master of the need refers to the middle
of the need, and the master's master of the need points out to
the outcome of the need. Moreover, the ascendant indicates the
beginning of the situation of the person asking for the need; the
master of the ascendant indicates the middle and the master's
master of the ascendant indicates the end. You can refer the
arrow of the need to the status of the need, to its master and to
its master's master. Improve all these with what I have
described above: bring to them the su'ud which have been
produced for them, looking and by friendly connections; drop
the nuhus from these positions and beware of the return of the
master of the ascendant or the master of the need, because this
indicates the worst, prevention and prolonging. If all positions
and situations point to the being, this will be preceded by
despair and prevention by preventive measures and actions.
The result will be achieved but with difficulty. Avoid having the
Tail face or converge with either the D or the © or in any other
arrangement; that is they should not be in a converging or
facing situation, but in the ascendant, in the position of the need
or in the arrow of the need. This will spoil the outcome with
disgrace and difficulty. Be sure that the su'ud are placed in the
ascendant and the positions of the need or in the poles. As for
the major sa'ad, it is powerful in every matter in which you seek
Allah's protection. Regarding the minor sa'ad, it is powerful in
entertainment, sensual pleasure, women, make-up and so forth.
Avoid having the "5 in the ascendant in any matter because it is
opposing it and hostile to it. However, the O does not oppose
the ascendant, but it uncovers matters, propagates them and
divides the society.
Be certain that there are no nuhus in the ascendant and the
poles especially if they were the masters of the bad positions. If
the nahs is the master of al-Thamin, it indicates death,
opposition and imprisonment. If it is the master of al-Sadis, it
indicates enemies, slaves, illnesses, theft, small prisons and
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