Arabic Parts
How to enable and read the Arabic Parts (lots), including the sect-aware Part of Fortune formula.
Arabic Parts - also called lots - are calculated points derived from the positions of other chart factors rather than from a physical body. Each part is found by adding and subtracting the longitudes of an angle and two planets, producing a sensitive point that highlights a specific theme in the chart. HOSHIDOU supports four parts: the Part of Fortune, Part of Spirit, Part of Eros, and Part of Marriage.
How to access
Each part is enabled individually:
- Open Settings → Points & Aspects.
- Under Arabic Parts, toggle on the parts you want to display.
Enabled parts appear in the Arabic Parts table below the planet table. The Part of Fortune can also appear as a sensitive point directly on the wheel.
Available parts
| Part | Theme |
|---|---|
| Part of Fortune | Body, fortune, well-being, and material flourishing |
| Part of Spirit | Mind, action, career, and the things one actively pursues |
| Part of Eros | Desire, attraction, and what one longs for |
| Part of Marriage | Partnership and marriage themes |
Sect-aware formulas
Several lots reverse their formula depending on whether the chart is a day chart or a night chart. The Part of Fortune is the clearest example:
- Day chart - Part of Fortune = Ascendant + Moon − Sun
- Night chart - Part of Fortune = Ascendant + Sun − Moon
The Part of Spirit uses the mirror of this formula and likewise reverses by sect. HOSHIDOU applies the correct day or night formula automatically based on the chart's sect, so you do not need to flip anything manually.
How to read
Treat each part like a sensitive point: note its sign and house, and the planets that rule or aspect it. The Part of Fortune is the most widely used - its house placement is often read as an area where well-being and good fortune can concentrate. The Part of Spirit complements it, pointing toward effort and active pursuit. The Part of Eros and Part of Marriage focus more narrowly on desire and partnership themes.
Related pages
- Points & Aspects Settings - where to enable each part and adjust how points are displayed.
- Single Wheel - where the Arabic Parts table appears and how the Part of Fortune is shown on the wheel.