Name of the Figure: Laetitia (Happiness), sometimes called “Bearded”
Element: Air
Planet: Jupiter (direct, though some say retrograde)
Sign: Taurus
Quality: Exiting
Fortune: Good (in most questions)
Laetitia is another “pure element” figure, if we accept the theory that signle dots represent active element. In this case, only the fire line should be active. It is a figure of Jupiter, the planet of happiness, nobility, religion and wealth. By its own design, Laetitia is often likened to a tower or to an upward pointing arrow.
Although the wealth aspect of Jupiter is definitely represented by Laetitia, it falls more under the domain of Acquisitio, the other Jupiter figure. Laetitia highlights more the psychological aspect of being glad, being happy, feasting, etc. which are all aspects of Jupiter. It represents everything that is “high” in a positive sense: high spirits, high-mindedness, honor, increase, growth, etc.
Laetitia is one of the few positive exiting figures, as opposed to Tristitia, which is one of the few negative incoming figures. Laetitia indicates partying and being happy, but it can also show fleeting situations, if not accompanied by more stable figures.
It is also a figure of visibility. It is therefore excellent for finding out secrets, discovering, finding lost items, etc. On the other hand, it is very bad for keeping things secret and under wraps. For instance, if someone asked if their spouse will find out about their affair, Laetitia is not an encouraging sign.
One aspect that is not often emphasized about Laetitia is that it is connected being being “bearded”. A beard, aside from indicating manliness, was also traditionally a sign of wisdom, and wisdom is one of the attributes of Jupiter, especially as it pertains conventional wisdom (e.g., the wisdom of a priest or a mentor or benefactor, as opposed to Mercury’s cunning and technological know-how and Saturn’s occult depth). It can therefore indicate “growing” in the sense of acquiring wisdom, becoming adult, either literally or figuratively
Common Keywords: Joy, merriment, happiness, feasts, parties, things that raise your spirits, up, upward, ceiling, growth, increase, visibility, fame, recognition, being seen, being busted, unearthing, lack of durability, fleeting success, wisdom, maturity
Laetitia in the Geomantic Houses (these are only examples. Use context to guide your interpretation)
| House | Possible Meanings |
| First | Happy, positive, high-minded, handsome, a sight to behold |
| Second | Increase of wealth, positive financial period, stocks going up, retrieving lost objects |
| Third | Good news all around, positive relationships with siblings and neighbors, neighborhood celebrations |
| Fourth | Help from the father, Tall buildings, unearthing treasures, Unearthing secrets |
| Fifth | Joy, partying, pregnancy, Flirting, drinking, luxury |
| Sixth | healing, gain through subordinates (maybe giving them a raise), buying pets |
| Seventh | Good acquaintances, no problems relating to others, marriage celebrations |
| Eighth | Protection from fear or from death, escaping danger, increase through business or marriage |
| Ninth | Religion, Wisdom, Religious festivals, Education, Realization, discovery |
| Tenth | A raise, a promotion, finding a job, government buildings, positive decision from a judge |
| Eleventh | help from friends, money, wish fulfilled |
| Twelfth | escaping from danger, release from prison, nothing to worry about, protection from magic |
| Thirteenth | past joy, upward mobility, increase |
| Fourteenth | future joy, being discovered, finding out |
| Fifteenth | Laetitia cannot be Judge |
MQS
