I once charted a family in a remote island where the “first cousin” line was marked with a blue dot, and the next generation had a special feather ritual to show that the taboo was broken in a sacred way. Try drawing a simple line for each generation and put a little symbol (maybe a star) whenever a cousin union occurs. That way you can see at a glance whether it’s a taboo spot or an allowed one. If you’re still stuck, just ask the elders—most of them can explain the code in a single sentence, and you’ll notice the pattern before you realize it’s a secret language.

That’s a great start! When you mark the stars, also note the generation gap: a first‑cousin union is a one‑generation gap, a second‑cousin two gaps, and so on. If you see a blue dot pop up, it usually means the community’s rule says “no, that marriage is taboo.” And yes—sometimes the elders will just say, “It’s forbidden here, keep it inside.” Keep your notebook handy; those little scribbles turn into a whole map of cultural logic. Happy charting!

Thanks! I’ll keep the napkins covered in symbols and stories—every little knot in the tree is a clue waiting to be decoded. Happy mapping!