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Stars of the Pheonix

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	<tr><td>10 </td><td>'''Fahum''', Feather of Understanding</td></tr>		<tr><td>10 </td><td>'''Fahum''', Feather of Understanding</td></tr>
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	===Stars of the ~~Pheonix~~===		===Stars of the Phoenix===
	Ten stars make up the Phoenix. As of Summer 385YE, these names and titles are known to Imperial astronomancers. They might be evoked specifically during rituals that draw on the power of the constellation.		Ten stars make up the Phoenix. As of Summer 385YE, these names and titles are known to Imperial astronomancers. They might be evoked specifically during rituals that draw on the power of the constellation.

	===Alignment===		===Alignment===
	Ritualists who align closely with the Phoenix speak of being energised; of knowing that the solution to a problem is literally just within their reach, and of being full of energy and drive, often to unclear purpose. Decisions made in such a state can often be of dubious utility in the cold light of day.		Ritualists who align closely with the Phoenix speak of being energised; of knowing that the solution to a problem is literally just within their reach, and of being full of energy and drive, often to unclear purpose. Decisions made in such a state can often be of dubious utility in the cold light of day.

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	Another more immediate phenomenon was observed in the wake of the Summer Solstice 385YE. Astronomancers across the Empire became aware of the names and titles of the individual stars that make up the Phoenix. Speculation suggests that a [[coven]] performed a divinatory ritual during the Solstice to commune with the constellation, and that one of the side effects was the revelation of these names. Where these names come from, and what they mean for a wider understanding of astronomancy, is unclear but a matter of some discussion.		Another more immediate phenomenon was observed in the wake of the Summer Solstice 385YE. Astronomancers across the Empire became aware of the names and titles of the individual stars that make up the Phoenix. Speculation suggests that a [[coven]] performed a divinatory ritual during the Solstice to commune with the constellation, and that one of the side effects was the revelation of these names. Where these names come from, and what they mean for a wider understanding of astronomancy, is unclear but a matter of some discussion.
	<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=PhoenixIllustrationInk.JPG\|title=The Phoenix (Illus.)\|align=right\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=PhoenixIllustrationInk.JPG\|title=The Phoenix (Illus.)\|align=right\|width=400}}</div>
	===~~Symbology~~===		===Symbolism===
	The Phoenix is the transformation of the self through learning, wisdom and understanding; unlike the Great Wyrm, which is elemental change, the Phoenix is the rebirth of the soul through understanding and education – the awakening of enlightenment.		The Phoenix is the transformation of the self through learning, wisdom and understanding; unlike the Great Wyrm, which is elemental change, the Phoenix is the rebirth of the soul through understanding and education – the awakening of enlightenment.

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=PhoenixConstellation.JPG\|title=The Phoenix (Constellation)\|align=left\|width=~~320\|height=199~~}}		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=PhoenixConstellation.JPG\|title=The Phoenix (Constellation)\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>
	===The Law===		===The Law===
	Things Learn		Things Learn
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	Another more immediate phenomenon was observed in the wake of the Summer Solstice 385YE. Astronomancers across the Empire became aware of the names and titles of the individual stars that make up the Phoenix. Speculation suggests that a [[coven]] performed a divinatory ritual during the Solstice to commune with the constellation, and that one of the side effects was the revelation of these names. Where these names come from, and what they mean for a wider understanding of astronomancy, is unclear but a matter of some discussion.		Another more immediate phenomenon was observed in the wake of the Summer Solstice 385YE. Astronomancers across the Empire became aware of the names and titles of the individual stars that make up the Phoenix. Speculation suggests that a [[coven]] performed a divinatory ritual during the Solstice to commune with the constellation, and that one of the side effects was the revelation of these names. Where these names come from, and what they mean for a wider understanding of astronomancy, is unclear but a matter of some discussion.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=PhoenixIllustrationInk.JPG\|title=The Phoenix (Illus.)\|align=right\|width=~~320~~}}		<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=PhoenixIllustrationInk.JPG\|title=The Phoenix (Illus.)\|align=right\|width=400}}</div>
	===Symbology===		===Symbology===
	The Phoenix is the transformation of the self through learning, wisdom and understanding; unlike the Great Wyrm, which is elemental change, the Phoenix is the rebirth of the soul through understanding and education – the awakening of enlightenment.		The Phoenix is the transformation of the self through learning, wisdom and understanding; unlike the Great Wyrm, which is elemental change, the Phoenix is the rebirth of the soul through understanding and education – the awakening of enlightenment.

	In some cultures the legend of the bird’s fiery death and rebirth is seen as a metaphor for the transit of souls through the Labyrinth – in others, the fiery end is seen as the strife and toil required to better oneself. Nothing worth learning should be cheap or easy.		In some cultures the legend of the bird’s fiery death and rebirth is seen as a metaphor for the transit of souls through the Labyrinth – in others, the fiery end is seen as the strife and toil required to better oneself. Nothing worth learning should be cheap or easy.

	===Using the Phoenix in Ritual===		===Using the Phoenix in Ritual===
	The Phoenix stands for knowledge revealed and the betterment of all thereby. It is the enemy of ignorance and secrets, the flame that burns superstition and misunderstanding away. It has considerable application in rituals designed to counter or destroy other rituals especially those which cloud or obscure; it is also efficacious when used to raise morale or counter fear and despair.		The Phoenix stands for knowledge revealed and the betterment of all thereby. It is the enemy of ignorance and secrets, the flame that burns superstition and misunderstanding away. It has considerable application in rituals designed to counter or destroy other rituals especially those which cloud or obscure; it is also efficacious when used to raise morale or counter fear and despair.

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	===Tulpas of the Phoenix===		===Tulpas of the Phoenix===
	The thoughtforms of the Phoenix are always vivid in colour and vigorous in movement; enthusiastic, energetic, rousing and full of fire. Red Jack Firestarter in the Marches, the Flame-Haired Woman in Dawn and the Chimneysweep in The League are all known tulpas of the Phoenix.		The thoughtforms of the Phoenix are always vivid in colour and vigorous in movement; enthusiastic, energetic, rousing and full of fire. Red Jack Firestarter in the Marches, the Flame-Haired Woman in Dawn and the Chimneysweep in The League are all known tulpas of the Phoenix.
	~~===Stars of the Pheonix===~~
	Ten stars make up the Phoenix. As of Summer 385YE, these names and titles are known to Imperial astronomancers. They might be evoked specifically during rituals that draw on the power of the constellation.
	<div style="width: 400px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">		<div style="width: 400px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Phoenix Stars Map.png\|align=left\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Phoenix Stars Map.png\|align=left\|width=400}}
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	<tr><td>10 </td><td>'''Fahum''', Feather of Understanding</td></tr>		<tr><td>10 </td><td>'''Fahum''', Feather of Understanding</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
			===Stars of the Pheonix===
			Ten stars make up the Phoenix. As of Summer 385YE, these names and titles are known to Imperial astronomancers. They might be evoked specifically during rituals that draw on the power of the constellation.
	===Alignment===		===Alignment===
	Ritualists who align closely with the Phoenix speak of being energised; of knowing that the solution to a problem is literally just within their reach, and of being full of energy and drive, often to unclear purpose. Decisions made in such a state can often be of dubious utility in the cold light of day.		Ritualists who align closely with the Phoenix speak of being energised; of knowing that the solution to a problem is literally just within their reach, and of being full of energy and drive, often to unclear purpose. Decisions made in such a state can often be of dubious utility in the cold light of day.

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	For several months in 380YE, the constellation underwent a strange process of [[Dark_skies#Absent_Phoenix\|fading]] and then [[Empty_skies_(winds_of_magic)#The_Bright_Pheonix\|returning]]. At the [[Blackest_night#The_Absent_Phoenix\|height of the phenomenon]], it became almost impossible for Imperial [[astronomancy\|astronomancers]] to see the constellation in the night sky - even though the stars themselves were still present. Even when looking straight at them, or comparing the night sky to an astronomantic diagram, the constellation itself was impossible to make out. No satisfactory explanation was delivered for this peculiar phenomenon.		For several months in 380YE, the constellation underwent a strange process of [[Dark_skies#Absent_Phoenix\|fading]] and then [[Empty_skies_(winds_of_magic)#The_Bright_Pheonix\|returning]]. At the [[Blackest_night#The_Absent_Phoenix\|height of the phenomenon]], it became almost impossible for Imperial [[astronomancy\|astronomancers]] to see the constellation in the night sky - even though the stars themselves were still present. Even when looking straight at them, or comparing the night sky to an astronomantic diagram, the constellation itself was impossible to make out. No satisfactory explanation was delivered for this peculiar phenomenon.

	Another more immediate phenomenon was observed in the wake of the Summer Solstice 385YE. Astronomancers across the Empire became aware of the names and titles of the individual stars that make up the Phoenix. Speculation suggests that a [[coven]] performed a divinatory ritual during the Solstice to commune with the constellation, and that one of the side effects was the revelation of these names.		Another more immediate phenomenon was observed in the wake of the Summer Solstice 385YE. Astronomancers across the Empire became aware of the names and titles of the individual stars that make up the Phoenix. Speculation suggests that a [[coven]] performed a divinatory ritual during the Solstice to commune with the constellation, and that one of the side effects was the revelation of these names. Where these names come from, and what they mean for a wider understanding of astronomancy, is unclear but a matter of some discussion.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=PhoenixIllustrationInk.JPG\|title=The Phoenix (Illus.)\|align=right\|width=320}}
	===Symbology===		===Symbology===
	The Phoenix is the transformation of the self through learning, wisdom and understanding; unlike the Great Wyrm, which is elemental change, the Phoenix is the rebirth of the soul through understanding and education – the awakening of enlightenment.		The Phoenix is the transformation of the self through learning, wisdom and understanding; unlike the Great Wyrm, which is elemental change, the Phoenix is the rebirth of the soul through understanding and education – the awakening of enlightenment.
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	===Using the Phoenix in Ritual===		===Using the Phoenix in Ritual===
	The Phoenix stands for knowledge revealed and the betterment of all thereby. It is the enemy of ignorance and secrets, the flame that burns superstition and misunderstanding away. It has considerable application in rituals designed to counter or destroy other rituals especially those which cloud or obscure; it is also efficacious when used to raise morale or counter fear and despair.		The Phoenix stands for knowledge revealed and the betterment of all thereby. It is the enemy of ignorance and secrets, the flame that burns superstition and misunderstanding away. It has considerable application in rituals designed to counter or destroy other rituals especially those which cloud or obscure; it is also efficacious when used to raise morale or counter fear and despair.
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=PhoenixIllustrationInk.JPG\|title=The Phoenix (Illus.)\|align=right\|width=320}}~~
	===Tulpas of the Phoenix===		===Tulpas of the Phoenix===
	The thoughtforms of the Phoenix are always vivid in colour and vigorous in movement; enthusiastic, energetic, rousing and full of fire. Red Jack Firestarter in the Marches, the Flame-Haired Woman in Dawn and the Chimneysweep in The League are all known tulpas of the Phoenix.		The thoughtforms of the Phoenix are always vivid in colour and vigorous in movement; enthusiastic, energetic, rousing and full of fire. Red Jack Firestarter in the Marches, the Flame-Haired Woman in Dawn and the Chimneysweep in The League are all known tulpas of the Phoenix.

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 Another more immediate phenomenon was observed in the wake of the Summer Solstice 385YE. Astronomancers across the Empire became aware of the names and titles of the individual stars that make up the Phoenix. Speculation suggests that a [[coven]] performed a divinatory ritual during the Solstice to commune with the constellation, and that one of the side effects was the revelation of these names.
 <div style="width: 400px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">
 {{CaptionedImage|file=Phoenix Stars Map.png|align=left|width=400}}
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 <tr><td>10  </td><td>'''Fahum''', Feather of Understanding</td></tr>
 </table></div>
 ===Alignment===
 Ritualists who align closely with the Phoenix speak of being energised; of knowing that the solution to a problem is literally just within their reach, and of being full of energy and drive, often to unclear purpose. Decisions made in such a state can often be of dubious utility in the cold light of day.

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	<div style="width: 400px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">		<div style="width: 400px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Phoenix Stars Map.png\|align=left\|width=~~300~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Phoenix Stars Map.png\|align=left\|width=400}}
	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">#<td style="background-color: LightBlue;"> '''Name'''</tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">#<td style="background-color: LightBlue;"> '''Name'''</tr>
	<tr><td>1 </td><td>'''Alkaid''', Who Pierces the Veil</td></tr>		<tr><td>1 </td><td>'''Alkaid''', Who Pierces the Veil</td></tr>

Rafferty: /* The Constellation */

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The Constellation

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 For several months in 380YE, the constellation underwent a strange process of [[Dark_skies#Absent_Phoenix|fading]] and then [[Empty_skies_(winds_of_magic)#The_Bright_Pheonix|returning]]. At the [[Blackest_night#The_Absent_Phoenix|height of the phenomenon]], it became almost impossible for Imperial [[astronomancy|astronomancers]] to see the constellation in the night sky - even though the stars themselves were still present. Even when looking straight at them, or comparing the night sky to an astronomantic diagram, the constellation itself was impossible to make out. No satisfactory explanation was delivered for this peculiar phenomenon.
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+Another more immediate phenomenon was observed in the wake of the Summer Solstice 385YE. Astronomancers across the Empire became aware of the names and titles of the individual stars that make up the Phoenix. Speculation suggests that a [[coven]] performed a divinatory ritual during the Solstice to commune with the constellation, and that one of the side effects was the revelation of these names.
 ===Symbology===

Rafferty: /* The Constellation */

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The Constellation

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	The Phoenix is one of the most easily recognised constellations, possibly due to frequent depiction in [[Urizen]] art and iconography. It is rare to find even an Urizen child who hasn’t been taught how to find the Phoenix in the night sky, and then use it to more easily locate [[The Chain]] and many other constellations.		The Phoenix is one of the most easily recognised constellations, possibly due to frequent depiction in [[Urizen]] art and iconography. It is rare to find even an Urizen child who hasn’t been taught how to find the Phoenix in the night sky, and then use it to more easily locate [[The Chain]] and many other constellations.

	For several months in 380YE, the constellation underwent a strange process of [[Dark_skies#Absent_Phoenix\|fading]] and then [[Empty_skies_(winds_of_magic)#The_Bright_Pheonix\|returning]]. At the [[Blackest_night#The_Absent_Phoenix\|height of the phenomenon]], it became almost impossible for Imperial [[astronomancy\|astronomancers]] to see the constellation in the night sky - even though the stars themselves were still present. Even when looking straight at them, or comparing the night sky to an astronomantic diagram, the constellation itself was impossible to make out. No satisfactory explanation was delivered for this peculiar phenomenon.		For several months in 380YE, the constellation underwent a strange process of [[Dark_skies#Absent_Phoenix\|fading]] and then [[Empty_skies_(winds_of_magic)#The_Bright_Pheonix\|returning]]. At the [[Blackest_night#The_Absent_Phoenix\|height of the phenomenon]], it became almost impossible for Imperial [[astronomancy\|astronomancers]] to see the constellation in the night sky - even though the stars themselves were still present. Even when looking straight at them, or comparing the night sky to an astronomantic diagram, the constellation itself was impossible to make out. No satisfactory explanation was delivered for this peculiar phenomenon.

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	===Symbology===		===Symbology===
	The Phoenix is the transformation of the self through learning, wisdom and understanding; unlike the Great Wyrm, which is elemental change, the Phoenix is the rebirth of the soul through understanding and education – the awakening of enlightenment.		The Phoenix is the transformation of the self through learning, wisdom and understanding; unlike the Great Wyrm, which is elemental change, the Phoenix is the rebirth of the soul through understanding and education – the awakening of enlightenment.

Rafferty at 15:00, 7 April 2020

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	The Phoenix is one of the most easily recognised constellations, possibly due to frequent depiction in [[Urizen]] art and iconography. It is rare to find even an Urizen child who hasn’t been taught how to find the Phoenix in the night sky, and then use it to more easily locate [[The Chain]] and many other constellations.		The Phoenix is one of the most easily recognised constellations, possibly due to frequent depiction in [[Urizen]] art and iconography. It is rare to find even an Urizen child who hasn’t been taught how to find the Phoenix in the night sky, and then use it to more easily locate [[The Chain]] and many other constellations.

	For several months in 380YE, the constellation underwent a strange process of [[Dark_skies#Absent_Phoenix\|fading]] and then [[Empty_skies_(winds_of_magic)#The_Bright_Pheonix\|returning]]. At the [[Blackest_night#The_Absent_Phoenix\|height of the phenomenon]], it became almost impossible for Imperial [[~~astronomnancy~~\|astronomancers]] to see the constellation in the night sky - even though the stars themselves were still present. Even when looking straight at them, or comparing the night sky to an astronomantic diagram, the constellation itself was impossible to make out. No satisfactory explanation was delivered for this peculiar phenomenon.		For several months in 380YE, the constellation underwent a strange process of [[Dark_skies#Absent_Phoenix\|fading]] and then [[Empty_skies_(winds_of_magic)#The_Bright_Pheonix\|returning]]. At the [[Blackest_night#The_Absent_Phoenix\|height of the phenomenon]], it became almost impossible for Imperial [[astronomancy\|astronomancers]] to see the constellation in the night sky - even though the stars themselves were still present. Even when looking straight at them, or comparing the night sky to an astronomantic diagram, the constellation itself was impossible to make out. No satisfactory explanation was delivered for this peculiar phenomenon.
	===Symbology===		===Symbology===
	The Phoenix is the transformation of the self through learning, wisdom and understanding; unlike the Great Wyrm, which is elemental change, the Phoenix is the rebirth of the soul through understanding and education – the awakening of enlightenment.		The Phoenix is the transformation of the self through learning, wisdom and understanding; unlike the Great Wyrm, which is elemental change, the Phoenix is the rebirth of the soul through understanding and education – the awakening of enlightenment.