Pisces (Folio 70v) and the New Year on the 1st of March in the Republic of Venice

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Here is the central part of a miniature from the Hellenistic period depicting 12 naked figures: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view..

I wonder what the significance of the arms are why are some up and some down?

The naked figures raise their right hand or both hands except the naked figure at Scorpio rising their left hand (a possible association with the underworld).