Derived from the mixed Arabic and Persian “al firdar”, the alfridaria, or alfridaries, are a system of planetary periods derived by the Persians. The periods of rulerships are:
Sun |
10 years |
Venus |
8 years |
Mercury |
13 years |
Moon |
9 years |
Saturn |
11 years |
Jupiter |
12 years |
Mars |
7 years |
North Node |
3 years |
South Node |
2 years |
The periods are applied differently to diurnal and nocturnal births. The planets are claimed to have an increased influence during each period.
