Arabic Parts Calculator
Calculate various Arabic Parts (Lot of Spirit, Love, Marriage, Death) revealing hidden life themes. Enter your birth information to discover ancient astrological wisdom.
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What Are Arabic Parts?
Ancient Astrological Points
Arabic Parts (also called Lots or Hermetic Lots) are special calculated points in your birth chart. They were used by ancient Arab and Greek astrologers to reveal hidden themes and subtle influences in a person's life. Think of them as secret codes that unlock deeper layers of your destiny!
Mathematical Magic
Arabic Parts are calculated using mathematical formulas based on planetary positions. For example, the Part of Spirit = Ascendant + Sun - Moon (for day births). These aren't planets or stars you can see - they're sensitive points created by the relationship between different chart factors. It's like finding the sweet spot where different energies meet!
Hidden Life Themes
Arabic Parts reveal things that might not be obvious from just looking at your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs. They show hidden talents, secret desires, karmic themes, and subtle life patterns. They're especially useful for understanding love, marriage, career success, and spiritual growth!
The Most Important Parts
There are hundreds of Arabic Parts, but the most popular ones are: Part of Fortune (luck and success), Part of Spirit (soul's purpose), Part of Love (romance), Part of Marriage (partnerships), and Part of Death (transformation). Each reveals a different layer of your life story and destiny path.
Why They Matter
Arabic Parts add nuance and detail to your birth chart reading. They can explain why you feel drawn to certain experiences or people, even when your main chart doesn't show it clearly. They're like footnotes that add important context to your astrological story. Professional astrologers often use them for timing events and understanding life themes!
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Use
Arabic Parts date back to Hellenistic astrology (around 300 BCE) and were preserved and expanded by medieval Arab astrologers. Today, modern astrologers are rediscovering their power! They bridge ancient wisdom with contemporary psychological astrology, giving us tools to understand ourselves on even deeper levels.
How Arabic Parts Are Calculated
The Basic Formula
All Arabic Parts follow the same basic pattern:
Part = Ascendant + Planet A - Planet B
You add two positions and subtract one, then reduce the result to stay within 0-360 degrees. The order matters - different combinations reveal different life themes!
Part of Spirit Example
For a DAY birth: Part of Spirit = Ascendant + Sun - Moon
- • Ascendant: 120° (Leo 0°)
- • Sun: 165° (Virgo 15°)
- • Moon: 245° (Sagittarius 5°)
120 + 165 - 245 = 40° (Taurus 10°)
Your Part of Spirit is in Taurus!
Day vs. Night Births
Some Arabic Parts have different formulas depending on whether you were born during the day or night:
- • Day birth: Sun is above the horizon
- • Night birth: Sun is below the horizon
- • Part of Spirit reverses for night births!
- • This honors the Sun/Moon balance in your chart
Part of Love Formula
Part of Love = Ascendant + Venus - Sun
This point shows how you experience love and what attracts you romantically. Venus (love planet) is balanced between your Ascendant (how you present yourself) and your Sun (your core identity). The sign and house it falls in reveal your hidden love nature!
Part of Marriage Formula
Part of Marriage = Ascendant + Descendant - Venus
This point reveals your partnership karma and marriage themes. The Descendant (opposite your Ascendant) represents "the other" in relationships. Combined with Venus, this shows what kind of committed partnership will bring you fulfillment and growth.
Part of Transformation Formula
Part of Death = Ascendant + 8th House Cusp - Moon
Don't let the name scare you! This isn't about physical death - it's about transformation, rebirth, and major life changes. The 8th house rules endings and beginnings, combined with the Moon (your emotional nature), this shows how you handle life's big transformations.
✨ Important Note:
To calculate Arabic Parts, you need your complete birth chart with accurate planetary positions in absolute degrees (0-360). You can get this from astrology software or websites that offer free birth charts. Make sure you have your exact birth time, or the calculations won't be accurate. Once you have the positions, our calculator does the math instantly!
The Four Major Arabic Parts Explained
Part of Spirit (Lot of Spirit)
What it reveals: Your soul's true purpose, what gives your life meaning, and how you connect to something greater than yourself. This is your spiritual essence and divine spark!
How to use it: Look at which zodiac sign and house it falls in. That area of life and style of expression feeds your soul! Pay attention when planets transit this point - spiritual awakenings and meaningful experiences often occur.
Example: Part of Spirit in Sagittarius in 9th house = Your soul comes alive through travel, teaching, and exploring life's big questions. Philosophy and adventure feed your spirit!
Part of Love (Lot of Eros)
What it reveals: Your romantic nature, what attracts you, how you experience falling in love, and your secret desires in relationships. This shows your hidden love language!
How to use it: Check if it's compatible with a partner's Venus or Mars. Look at transits to this point during significant relationship events. The house placement shows where you find romance and what circumstances spark attraction.
Example: Part of Love in Scorpio in 5th house = You're attracted to intense, passionate, mysterious partners. You fall in love through creative activities and romantic drama!
Part of Marriage (Lot of Union)
What it reveals: Your partnership karma, what kind of committed relationship works for you, marriage themes, and what you need from a life partner. This is about long-term commitment!
How to use it: Compare this point with potential partners' charts. Notice when planets transit this degree - relationship milestones often happen. The sign shows how you approach marriage and what you need from commitment.
Example: Part of Marriage in Libra in 7th house = Perfect partnership placement! You're meant for marriage and thrive in equal, balanced, romantic partnerships. Commitment fulfills you!
Part of Death & Transformation (Lot of Necessity)
What it reveals: How you handle major life changes, what you need to release and transform, your relationship with endings and beginnings, and your path of deep growth. This is about psychological death and rebirth!
How to use it: Don't fear this point - it shows your power to transform! Watch transits here during life changes. The sign and house show where transformation happens and how you handle it. This is your phoenix rising point!
Example: Part of Death in Scorpio in 8th house = POWERFUL transformation energy! You're meant to go deep, die and be reborn multiple times. Change is your superpower, not your enemy!
💫 Pro Tips for Using Arabic Parts:
- 1. House placement matters most: The zodiac sign gives flavor, but the HOUSE shows which life area is affected
- 2. Check for aspects: Planets conjunct (same degree) or aspecting your Arabic Parts activate their themes
- 3. Use in synastry: Compare your Parts with a partner's planets to see connection points
- 4. Watch transits: When planets cross your Arabic Parts, their themes become active in your life
- 5. Don't overdo it: Start with these four major Parts before exploring the hundreds of others!
How to Find Your Planetary Positions
Important: You need your complete birth chart to use this calculator. Here's how to get the planetary positions you need in absolute degrees (0-360).
Step 1: Generate Your Birth Chart
Use a free astrology website to create your birth chart. You'll need:
- Your exact birth date
- Your exact birth TIME (very important!)
- Your birth location (city, country)
Popular free sites: Astro.com, Astro-Seek.com, Cafe Astrology
Step 2: Find Absolute Degrees
Most birth charts show positions like "Sun in Virgo 15°". You need to convert this to absolute degrees:
- • Aries 0-30° = 0-30°
- • Taurus 0-30° = 30-60°
- • Gemini 0-30° = 60-90°
- • Cancer 0-30° = 90-120°
- • Leo 0-30° = 120-150°
- • Virgo 0-30° = 150-180°
Example Conversion
If your chart says "Sun in Virgo 15°":
- • Virgo starts at 150°
- • Add 15° = 165°
- • Enter 165 in the Sun position field!
Sun in Virgo 15° = 165° absolute
Quick Conversion Chart
• Libra 0-30° = 180-210°
• Scorpio 0-30° = 210-240°
• Sagittarius 0-30° = 240-270°
• Capricorn 0-30° = 270-300°
• Aquarius 0-30° = 300-330°
• Pisces 0-30° = 330-360°
Formula: (Sign number × 30) + degrees in sign
Special Positions
Descendant: Opposite your Ascendant. If Ascendant is 120°, Descendant is 300° (120 + 180)
8th House Cusp: Look for house cusps in your chart or use astrology software
Day/Night Birth: If Sun is in houses 1-6, it's above horizon (day). Houses 7-12 = night birth
Need Help?
Some astrology sites (like Astro.com) have an option to show "absolute longitude" which gives you the exact degrees we need! Look for this in the extended chart settings. Or use an ephemeris (planetary position table) for your birth date and time.
⚠️ Birth Time is CRUCIAL:
Without an accurate birth time, your Ascendant and house cusps will be wrong, making your Arabic Parts inaccurate! If you don't know your birth time:
- Check your birth certificate
- Ask family members who were present
- Contact the hospital where you were born
- As a last resort, some astrologers offer "chart rectification" services
Interpreting Arabic Parts by Element
The zodiac sign where your Arabic Part falls determines its elemental flavor. Here's how each element expresses the four major Arabic Parts!
🔥 Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius)
Part of Spirit: Your soul comes alive through action, inspiration, and creative passion!
Part of Love: You fall in love with excitement, passion, and adventure. Boldness attracts you!
Part of Marriage: Your partnerships need independence, fun, and shared enthusiasm!
Part of Transformation: You grow through bold action and taking risks!
🌍 Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn)
Part of Spirit: Your soul finds meaning through building, creating tangible value, and practical service!
Part of Love: You're attracted to stability, reliability, and physical connection!
Part of Marriage: Partnerships need security, loyalty, and shared practical goals!
Part of Transformation: You grow through patience, persistence, and material changes!
💨 Air Signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius)
Part of Spirit: Your soul thrives on ideas, communication, and connecting people!
Part of Love: Mental connection and witty conversation attract you more than anything!
Part of Marriage: Partnerships need friendship, intellectual stimulation, and freedom!
Part of Transformation: You grow through new perspectives and changing your mind!
💧 Water Signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces)
Part of Spirit: Your soul is nourished by emotions, intuition, and deep connections!
Part of Love: You fall in love through feelings, empathy, and soul-level bonding!
Part of Marriage: Partnerships need emotional intimacy, trust, and psychic connection!
Part of Transformation: You grow through emotional healing and spiritual awakening!
🌟 Understanding Your Elemental Balance:
Notice which element appears most in your four Arabic Parts! If three or four fall in the same element, that energy dominates your hidden life themes:
- Fire dominant: Your hidden nature is passionate, inspired, and action-oriented
- Earth dominant: Your hidden nature is practical, stable, and focused on building
- Air dominant: Your hidden nature is intellectual, social, and idea-focused
- Water dominant: Your hidden nature is emotional, intuitive, and deeply feeling
This elemental signature might be different from your Sun/Moon/Rising signs - that's the point! Arabic Parts reveal the HIDDEN layers of your personality and destiny.