Name of the Figure: Amissio (Loss)
Element: Fire
Planet: Venus (retrograde)
Sign: Libra
Quality: Exiting
Fortune: Bad

Amissio is another rather straightforward figure, with a caveat that I will address at the end. It is the opposite of Acquisitio, and its symbol shows it, as it seems to depict a bag with its mouth held downward, signifying loss. Tradition assigns this figure to Venus retrograde, meaning that while it is bad in most things, some see it as good in love affairs.

Mainly, Amissio is a figure of loss, especially financial or material loss. It is also often associated with losing items or having them stolen from you. Needless to say, it is bad in any situations where we hope for increase, gain and the like. It is good in situations where you want to lose something, such as weight, illness, prison sentences, etc. Some say that Amissio is good for love because in love you “lose yourself” in the other.

Frankly, I believe we need to be very cautious with this line of reasoning, as it can be played with and made to say whatever we want. “Will I find a job?” “Why, yes! Here it says you will lose your lack of employment!” Furthermore, even in matters of love I have personally found that there are better figures to represent love (Puella) elation (Laetitia), ardor (Puer) or commitment (Conjunctio). I have the sneaking suspiscion that the only reason the Medievals assigned Amissio to Venus was that Saturn already had two figures to its name and nothing else was available, so always take the attributions with a grain of salt. The main meaning is loss, plain and simple.

Common Keywords: Loss, Difficulties, Hardships, Theft, Healing, Liberation, Letting go, Falling in love

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

House	Possible Meanings
First	Loss, Depression, In love, Lost, Needy, In need
Second	Loss of money or valuables, Loss of an object, Hardhips, Sacrifices
Third	Thieves in the neighborhood, Bad relationship with siblings, rumors, gossip
Fourth	Loss of inheritance, Loss from real estate or from the father
Fifth	Losing yourself in pleasures, Loss of pregnancy, Sadness
Sixth	Healing, Loss from servants and subordinates or from small animals, losing your pet
Seventh	Falling in love, Losing your partner, Thieves
Eighth	Bereavement, Loss, Loss of partner’s money
Ninth	Loss during journey, Losing your way, Bad skill or bad science
Tenth	Loss of employment, Inability to find a job
Eleventh	Loss of friendship, loss of hope, Loss of government support
Twelfth	Being freed from prison or a curse, Loss through large cattle
Thirteenth	Past expenses, Past sacrifices
Fourteenth	Future loss, Expenses, If the Judge is positive, there may be bad consequences in the future
Fifteenth	Not getting what you want (may be good in “Venusian” pursuits)

MQS