Sadak (sa-bdag)
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The SADAK ; Sadak ; Sadag; (sa-bdag) are the "Lords of the Earth". They are generally neuter. The SADAK become irritated when their home, the earth is "injured" by erthworks, the digging of wells, or the construction of building. Certain days are therefore indicated as unfavorable for such activities; and before on builds a house or temple, offerings are made to them and their permission is sought to use the site.The SADAk are an important group and are frequently met with in astrology. The SADAK are subject to the annual, seasonal and even daily cycles. While a SADAK is in residence in a particular direction, it will sometimes be necessary to postpone work in that direction or even to cancel a journey. The SADAK have a king, The se, whose body is red. He wears a robe of the same color and holds a large copper Garuda (a mythical bird). He is the chief of the SADAK of the cycle of twelve years. Each year, he occupies the direction of the ruling animal. The kings retibue comprises numerous deities. Each of these moves throughout the year. All these deities symbolize elemental earth-energies as they enter into relationship with the astrological configuration of the moment.