The Kite (N.) opposed to theFowl(S.)
The Crocodile (N.E.)opposed
,,(^) to
,,
(^) the
,,
Fish (S.W.)
The Rat (E.) opposed
,,
(^) to
,,
(^) the
,,
Cat (W.)
The Tiger (S.E.) opposed
,,
(^) to
,,
(^) the
,,
Stag (N.W.)
And a third:—
The New Moon (N.)opposed to theKite (S.)
The Cat (N.E.) opposed
,,
(^) to
,,
(^) the
,,
Rat (S.W.)
The Crocodile (E.) opposed
,,
(^) to
,,
(^) the
,,
Fish (W.)
The Stag (S.E.) opposed
,,
to
,,
the
,,
Tiger(N.W.)
whilst a fourth has alternately cape and bay.
The way in which these figures were used for divination is very clearly shown
by Pl. 25, Fig. 1, which is copied from a figure in one of my (Selangor) charm-
books, which had the days of the month, from the 1st to the 30th, written round
it in blue ink. Starting from the north aspect, you count round to the left until
(allowing one day to each aspect) you arrive at the aspect corresponding to the
number of the day of the month upon which you wish to start your journey. If it
coincides with an aspect assigned to one of the weaker influences, it will be most
imprudent to start on that day. Start on a day assigned to one of the stronger
influences, and you will be all right. If the first aspect-compass which you
consult is not accommodating enough for your requirements, go on consulting
others until you find one which is satisfactory.
Other forms of the compass-figure are used for divining whether if he starts on a
certain day the man will get the better of his enemy, or meet with a person (e.g. a
slave or a thief) who has run away. In the former case a double circle of human
figures is used, the figures of the inner circle representing the person who seeks