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*In astrology and old astronomy, the ascending or north-going [[Lunar node|node of the moon's orbit]] (i.e. intersection between the ecliptic and the moon's visible path in sky as seen from earth). |
*In astrology and old astronomy, the ascending or north-going [[Lunar node|node of the moon's orbit]] (i.e. intersection between the ecliptic and the moon's visible path in sky as seen from earth). |
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*The "[[Caput_Draconis_%28geomancy%29#Caput_Draconis|Caput Draconis]]" figure in geomantic divination. |
*The "[[Caput_Draconis_%28geomancy%29#Caput_Draconis|Caput Draconis]]" figure in geomantic divination. |
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*The first password in the book [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]] for the |
*The first password in the book [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]] for the Gryffindor common room in Harry's first term. |
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*[[Dracocephalum]] (the "Dragon's head" plant). |
*[[Dracocephalum]] (the "Dragon's head" plant). |
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Revision as of 01:58, 25 December 2009
The phrase Caput Draconis means "Dragon's head" or "Head of the dragon" in the Latin language. Caput Draconis or Dragon's Head can refer to:
- In astrology and old astronomy, the ascending or north-going node of the moon's orbit (i.e. intersection between the ecliptic and the moon's visible path in sky as seen from earth).
- The "Caput Draconis" figure in geomantic divination.
- The first password in the book Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone for the Gryffindor common room in Harry's first term.
- Dracocephalum (the "Dragon's head" plant).
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