Manāzil al-Qamar — The 28 Lunar Mansions

See which lunar mansion the Moon occupies today, browse all twenty-eight stations, and learn how classical ʿIlm al-Nujūm uses them for reflection and timing adab.

Manzil of today / tonight

What are the lunar mansions?

Manāzil al-qamar (منازل القمر) are twenty-eight stations along the Moon’s path. In Arab anwāʾ lore and classical ʿIlm al-Nujūm they mark seasonal and celestial milestones; later electional (ikhtiyārāt) practice also weighs the mansion the Moon occupies when choosing a time to begin something.

Asrār divides the ecliptic into twenty-eight equal tropical sectors (~12°51′ each) from the Moon’s longitude — a clear computational convention for education and reflection. Classical star-tied (sidereal) bounds differ; we document the equal tropical method so the live card stays consistent with our planetary ephemeris.

Manāzil are signs for contemplation, not agents that compel the unseen. This page is for learning and adab with time — not prediction, not a fatwa, and not a substitute for istikhāra, mashwara or tawakkul. Allah alone knows the ghayb.

Browse all 28 manāzil

Arabic name, transliteration and a short focus for each station. Expand the live card above for favourable / caution themes (educational).

  • #1
    الشرطان
    Al-Sharaṭān
    The Two Signs

    Starting fresh with courage and trust in Allah

  • #2
    البطين
    Al-Buṭayn
    The Little Belly

    Cultivating inner strength and spiritual nourishment

  • #3
    الثريا
    Al-Thurayyā
    The Pleiades

    Appreciating divine beauty in creation and community

  • #4
    الدبران
    Al-Dabarān
    The Follower

    Following the prophetic example with steadfastness

  • #5
    الهقعة
    Al-Haqʿah
    The White Spot

    Seeking clarity and purifying intentions

  • #6
    الهنعة
    Al-Hanʿah
    The Brand

    Recognizing one's unique spiritual purpose and calling

  • #7
    الذراع
    Al-Dhirāʿ
    The Forearm

    Extending help to others and reaching for higher wisdom

  • #8
    النثرة
    Al-Nathrah
    The Gap

    Contemplating the mysteries of faith and divine wisdom

  • #9
    الطرف
    Al-Ṭarf
    The Glance

    Looking with care: notice what you see before you act, and ask Allah for insight without haste.

  • #10
    الجبهة
    Al-Jabhah
    The Forehead

    Carry dignity with humility — leadership here means service and clear intention before Allah.

  • #11
    الزبرة
    Al-Zubrah
    The Mane

    Strength is a trust: use presence to protect and encourage, not to dominate.

  • #12
    الصرفة
    Al-Ṣarfah
    The Changer

    Seasons turn: release what no longer serves, and turn toward what Allah has made clearer.

  • #13
    العواء
    Al-ʿAwwāʾ
    The Barker

    Call others to what is good — a voice used for gathering and warning, not for needless noise.

  • #14
    السماك
    Al-Simāk
    The Unarmed

    Al-Simāk al-Aʿzal (“the unarmed”) invites fair measure — harvest with gratitude, without grasping.

  • #15
    الغفر
    Al-Ghafr
    The Covering

    Cover faults — your own and others’ — and prefer discretion over exposure.

  • #16
    الزبانا
    Al-Zubānā
    The Claws

    Set boundaries with justice: cut what harms, without cruelty.

  • #17
    الإكليل
    Al-Iklīl
    The Crown

    Honor is a trust worn lightly — crowns in the sky remind of responsibility, not entitlement.

  • #18
    القلب
    Al-Qalb
    The Heart

    Return to the heart: sincerity (ikhlāṣ) before intensity — courage without crushing others.

  • #19
    الشولة
    Al-Shawlah
    The Sting

    The sting is for defense, not attack — restrain the tongue and hand unless justice requires otherwise.

  • #20
    النعائم
    Al-Naʿāʾim
    The Ostriches

    Wide spaces invite travel of body and heart — move with tawakkul and good company.

  • #21
    البلدة
    Al-Baldah
    The City

    Cities need order and neighbors’ rights — settle what is due before chasing the next road.

  • #22
    سعد الذابح
    Saʿd al-Dhābiḥ
    The Fortunate Sacrificer

    Named among the saʿd stations: reflect on what you are willing to offer — wealth, time, ego — for Allah’s sake. (Educational theme only; not a ritual prescription.)

  • #23
    سعد بلع
    Saʿd Bulaʿ
    The Fortunate Swallower

    Absorb lessons slowly: take in knowledge and counsel, then digest before speaking.

  • #24
    سعد السعود
    Saʿd al-Suʿūd
    The Most Fortunate

    Named “most fortunate” in the star calendar — meet ease with shukr, and hardship with hope in Allah alone.

  • #25
    سعد الأخبية
    Saʿd al-Akhbiyah
    The Fortunate Tents

    Tents mean shelter and guests: open your space with generosity and guard those who seek safety.

  • #26
    الفرغ المقدم
    Al-Fargh al-Muqaddam
    The Former Spout

    The former spout of the bucket: begin letting good flow — speech, charity, and help — with measured opening.

  • #27
    الفرغ المؤخر
    Al-Fargh al-Muʾakhkhar
    The Latter Spout

    The latter spout completes the pouring — finish what you opened, and empty the heart of grudges.

  • #28
    بطن الحوت
    Baṭn al-Ḥūt
    Belly of the Fish

    The belly of the fish closes the circuit of twenty-eight — honor what is hidden, and seek wholeness through tawakkul.

Your natal manzil

Your birth profile shows the lunar mansion the Moon occupied at your birth time, together with Sun and Moon signs and day ruler.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a lunar mansion (manzil)?
A manzil (pl. manāzil al-qamar) is one of twenty-eight sectors of the Moon’s path. Classical sources give each station a name and traditional themes. Asrār shows the current station and educational notes for reflection.
How does Asrār calculate today’s manzil?
From the Moon’s tropical ecliptic longitude (astronomy-engine), divided into 28 equal sectors of 360°/28 ≈ 12.857°. Mansion 1 begins at 0° of the tropical ecliptic. This matches Asrār’s default tropical planetary ephemeris.
Is this prediction or magic?
No. Asrār presents manāzil for education and timing adab. There are no talismans, taweez recipes, or claims to know the unseen. Favourable or cautious themes are traditional notes for reflection, not guarantees.
How do manāzil relate to ikhtiyārāt?
Electional timing may weigh the Moon’s mansion among other factors (day ruler, planetary hour, phase). See Best Dates (Ikhtiyārāt). Election tables on Asrār remain separately reviewed and are not auto-derived from every mansion’s fav/unfav list.
Where do I find my birth manzil?
Use Birth Profile with your birth date, time and place. The profile includes the natal lunar mansion alongside Sun/Moon signs.