Name of the Figure: Fortuna Minor (Lesser Fortune); sometimes called Exiting or Outgoing Help
Element: Earth
Planet: Sun (setting)
Sign: Taurus
Quality: Exiting
Fortune: Bad (but in practice mostly good)

Fortuna Minor is the opposite of Fortuna Major in many ways. From an elemental standpoint, it has exactly the opposite configuration. Whereas Major has one point in the passive elements (Water and Earth) and two points in the active ones (Fire and Air), Minor has one in the active elements and two in the passive ones. If we take one point to indicate that the element is manifest or activated, then Fortuna Minor plays its hand very differently from Fortuna Major. Wheras the latter represents calm, focused, long-term action, Fortuna Minor may indicate a quick onrush of energy which is immediately expended.

In some old manuscripts there are indications that Fortuna Minor may have been considered a bad figure. However, when the same manuscripts indicate the effects of the figure in the various houses, they give it as mostly good. I believe this is due to the fact that, being the opposite of the more regal Fortuna Major, Fortuna Minor was considered negative, but being a figure of the Sun, it was still good enough to have a positive effect.

In general, its effect is very quick, and often manifests in the form of an unexpected chance that needs to be taken as it arises, or it will disperse quickly. Being a figure of the setting Sun, Minor may further indicate the last chance one has to make things right, but this needs to make sense within the contest of the question. In general, Minor is more positive than Major when you need something done quickly. However, it can show that the situation may either deteriorate or need constant upkeep in the long run.

Fortuna Minor retains many of the basic qualities of its sibling, being connected with money, gold, courage, nobility, etc. However, these qualities are understandably of lesser value. Also, the adjective “minor” may on occasion indicate that the result will be satisfying, but not wholly satisfying. Maybe some sacrifices will need to be made. Again, this needs to be checked against the whole chart.

Common Keywords: unexpected help, a stroke of luck, a chance to be taken, quick results but possibly unstable in the long run, the last chance, money, health, nobility, moderate satisfaction, etc.

Fortuna Minor in the Geomantic Houses (these are only examples. Use context to guide your interpretation)

House	Possible Meanings
First	Good person, honorable, active, healthy, lucky, noble
Second	Gain, A sum of money (not big), Quick wealth, Objects, Possessions of good value
Third	Good relationship with siblings and neighbors, partly true rumors, Good for short trips
Fourth	A small inheritance, Discovering hidden treasures, Good relationship with the father, buildings, etc.
Fifth	Good luck in matters of art, gain through it, Helping children or help from one’s children, Good relationship with them, Joy, Celebration
Sixth	Quick recovery from illness, toil won’t be in vain, Small vexations from servants
Seventh	A chance meeting with someone, gain through acquaintances, Protection from theft, Marriage
Eighth	Gain through the spouse or partnership, help getting out of a fear-inducing situation, Honorable death
Ninth	Quick return from journey, Change of place, Good faith, Mostly good science and knowledge
Tenth	Noble people, Employment, Good chance, Good relationship with the mother
Eleventh	Money from the government, Opportunity, Help from friends
Twelfth	Quick return to freedom for the prisoner, safety from hexes and magic, Loss of honor
Thirteenth	Honor, Good faith, Past chance
Fourteenth	Lack of honor, Lack of chances, Chance in the future, Future good luck
Fifteenth	Quick good outcome, Fame, Honor, Gain

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