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Astrologer
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ASTROLOGY
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Celebrating
Astrology’s Diversity
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MARCH EQUINOX The Organization for
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The Career
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01 MARCH EQUINOX 2019 Welcome!
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Planetary Nodes and vigilant about navigating the next phase through the Saturn/Pluto
landscape, finding the best ways to enhance OPA’s programs and the devel-
President’s Report P.2 opment of Astrology.
A S T RO LO G Y DAY P.4
4 Systems, 1 Char t P.20 We take the time this edition to celebrate Astrology Day to honor our craft,
our passion, and express gratitude for everything that astrology gives us
Planetar y Nodes P.32
and humanity. Astrology Day is also an opportunity to keep our enthusi-
Mainstream v. Alternative P.38
asm strong as we confront misunderstanding, prejudice, and ignorance,
Communicating Astrologer P.42
keeping our flame strong.
Goal Setting P.48
Astrology Antidotes P.50 We were delighted to have an insightful and productive OPA LIVE session
Transits of the Season P.54 on March 17, demonstrating how radically different systems approach the
analysis of the same chart. A Vedic, an Evolutionary, a Sacred Astronomy,
Editors: Maurice Fernandez,
Donna Young and a Traditional Astrologer came to very pertinent and accurate conclu-
Proofing: Nancy Beale, sions through very different routes. Their approach is outlined in this issue.
Jeremy Kanyo, Donna Young
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Cover Art: Clint Bolduc, see bio p. 58 We will also explore the practices of Esoteric and Karmic Astrology, all
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unless by the authors of the articles themselves.
the Moon’s Nodes (yet), but many astrologers have found them to be of
prime relevance in chart analysis. Look for Maurice Fernandez’s and Anne
Ortelee’s articles on the topic.
The Organization for
Professional Astrology Maurice Fernandez
President, OPA
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OPAastro
Astrologer
OPA 2019-2020
The list of events for the coming 13 months under OPA skies!
(For ongoing online Free presentations, visit the OPA website)
May 18 – OPA EastBay California Event. Kay Taylor, August 27-30 – PEER GROUP in Baltimore, ahead of the
Linea Van Horn, and Bear Ryver present three talks for NCGR Astrology Conference. 3 Peer Groups are available.
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This program is part of OPA Certification process
July – ONLINE Fundamentals in Astrology Sessions,
12 sessions covering the stepping stones to read Sept 3-5 – Athens Greece, PEER GROUP following the
and better navigate chart analysis. Astrology Conference symposium. This program is part
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ASTROLOGY DAY
A Glimpse
By comparing it to the natal chart, we get The Node chart contains the same aspect
a picture of which lessons and experiences figures as the birth chart but its ascendant
from the past might still affect us in this life- is set by the North Node in the birth chart.
of Karmic
time. The chart is calculated using the Koch The Nodal chart provides a mirror of the birth
house system, and as seen in the example chart. The planets positions show the areas
below, the signs of the charts are moving in of life where the soul has experiences from
Astrology
the opposite direction compared to the Radix previous lifetimes. The houses they occupy
chart. (Chart example below.) also tell about the qualities the soul brings
as Practiced
in Europe
by Anne Sundell
I
n the 11th century
the Muslims came to
Europe, and with them
a book that would become
very important for astrology.
When translated into Spanish,
this book is called “El libro conplido en los
iudizios de las estrellas” and was written by
one of King Alfonso’s men. This was the com-
plete book of the mysteries of the stars, and
it is probably one element to the old Spanish
tradition of astrology that is still practiced
today. There are endless stories that could
be written about the interesting history
of astrology in Europe, but this article will
concentrate on highlighting some different
methods used in karmic astrology today. For
further reading on the history behind this,
please check references below.
REFERENCES
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ness. Operating in undisturbed silence, the
ibrational 7 energy is deep and tends to look inward
assumptions of
Astrology (VA) for answers. The 7th harmonic is not always VA include the
is an astrologi- spiritual, but when it is, as is suggested in
cal system of harmonic following:
Meghan’s chart, it tends to be mystical and
interpretation devel- oriented toward more ancient practices. Each planet is
oped by David Cochrane Meghan’s Moon-Saturn-Uranus conjunc- connected to
that reveals hidden dimensions tion opposite Neptune in her 7th harmonic
of a birth chart. The meanings of harmon- vibration indicates she seeks a sustained
every other planet
ic vibrations were developed through the discipline that she practices alone to elevate through a vibration
use of controlled research studies and her mood. Moon-Neptune as an energy in
interviews on tens of thousands of people indicated by the
VA is a heightened, inspired mood, it is a
conducted over several decades. high-feeling vibration that wants to tap into distance between
The core assumptions of VA include the
following: Each planet is connected to every
enchantment somehow. Moon-Saturn wants the two planets.
to be alone to reflect in solitude and Saturn-
other planet through a vibration indicated by Uranus is constantly striving for reinvention. These vibrations
the distance between the two planets. These Her Moon-Uranus-Pluto aspect pattern seeks form families,
vibrations form families, for example, the Five
family is the vibrations that are multiples of
five. You see this in the 5th harmonic chart.
All the planetary vibration connections
are in the natal chart; but we can’t separate
them out and see this vibrational family
relationship in the natal chart. The harmonic
vibration charts show this relationship clearly
and provide insights into key patterns in a
person’s life, including direct insights into
behavior, environmental factors and literal
occurrences.
The planets (Sun through Pluto), signs and
vibrations (aspects) are all energy functions
that exist on a higher dimension than our
world. VA focuses on these energy functions
that underlie the archetypes often used to
interpret the chart. Everything in the world,
including us, translates these energy vibra-
tions based on what type of being they
are. Although the energies of these planets
impact the way a person thinks, they do not
have inherent human psychological attri-
butes, generating power above and outside
of human conscious awareness. In other
words, they operate in higher dimensions
and, in a way, each harmonic is a specific
T
his book celebrates the Fire family – He specifies that he is writing for two audi-
Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, the 1st, 5th, and ences - those who use astrology for reasons
9th houses, and Mars, Sun, and Jupiter, of personal growth, and the serious students
the rulers of the fire signs. He calls them of astrology who are actively working with
the Life-givers because they keep us vital, clients. Both groups will benefit from reading
engaged, and alive. this book. It feels like Steven is distilling the
The book begins on a high note with wisdom he has learned through many years
an anecdote about Ram Dass. There is a of reading charts and is showing us how he
teaching – and there is the example of Ram does it, which techniques he prefers to use,
Dass as a fiery being. He has a Sun-Uranus what is most important to him when he looks
– North Node conjunction in Aries, Moon in at a chart. He writes in a way that changes
Sagittarius in the 5th house, and Mars in Leo summary of what has been taught so far and the way you think. He gives more than just
in the 1st. Steven says about Ram Dass “his includes keywords, the shadow sides of the information, he gives a way to absorb his
mission in the community was to bring us all signs, and quotes for each sign. It is a great words and a process to change one’s think-
a dose of pure, wild damn-the-torpedoes Fire.” aid to memory. ing. He states that his goal is to try to teach
This sets the tone for an amazing and instruc- Steven goes on to the synthesis necessary his students how to “think astrologically”
tive book. to put the planets with the signs, planets in rather than to parrot memorized paragraphs
He writes comprehensive chapters on the the houses, signs in the houses. He then puts from some book.
Aries clan, the Leo Clan, and the Sagittarius it all in motion by describing how these plan- As always, he succeeds in his task. There
clan. At the end of this section you will have ets behave when seen in transit, progression, are three more books to come – Earth, Water,
new meanings and concepts about these or solar arc. and Air. They can’t come soon enough. Buy
three signs. Then he gives us a “handout” as if The explanations for each technique this first volume of the series and you will
we were attending one of his many appren- are clear, simple, and instructive and turn have one of the best astrology books written.
tice workshops, where much of the material this book into a very complete book on the It is an excellent book – 5 plus stars *****.
in the book originated. The handout is a basics of astrology. R
of Esoteric
Astrology rests upon a hierarchical continu- soul-consciousness, and finally to identifica-
um, represented by the seven planes of our tion with the whole, and the One Life.
Solar System, from the lowest dense physical All the energies - zodiacal, systemic, and
Astrology
plane to the highest divine Logoic plane, planetary - have a definite effect upon all
and all states of consciousness in between. lives, in all forms, in all kingdoms of nature.
As we strive toward ever-higher expanded Nothing can escape these radiant and mag-
by Lori A. Smith states of consciousness and oneness with netic influences. The goal of evolution for
all, veil after veil is removed that hides our humanity is to become consciously and liv-
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soteric Astrology – essential divinity, our true self (the soul), and ingly aware of the nature of these energies
also known as “The ultimately our identification with the One, and begin to know them and to use them.5
Astrology of the the Monad, the “spark of the divine,” which Esoteric Astrology elucidates and explores
Soul,” is based upon the resides in each and every one of us. In the these concepts, and works from the universal
teachings of the Tibetan end…it is the workings of the evolution to the particular, the great energies and their
Master, Djwhal Khul, as of the human spirit, with ever expanding source, then to manifestation. The occult
given to Alice Bailey in the awareness, its way back to its source…like aphorism that “matter is spirit at its lowest
book Esoteric Astrology - one of five volumes the prodigal son finding his way back to his point of manifestation and spirit is matter
on A Treatise on the Seven Rays and one of father’s house. Consciousness develops in at its highest,”1 will always hold true, just
24 books on the Esoteric Philosophy, com- as the macrocosm ever holds the key to the
prising the 2nd installment of the Ageless microcosm.
Wisdom Philosophy. The 1st installment of Esoteric Astrology Esoteric Astrology promotes a greater
the Ageless Wisdom Philosophy was The rests upon awareness and recognition of the various
Secret Doctrine, by H. P. Blavatsky, and a 3rd subtle and higher energies which condition
a hierarchical all of life. We could say it is due to “prakritik
installment of the teachings is expected to
arrive in the year 2025. continuum, immersion,” that much of humanity is simply
Essential to the understanding of Esoteric represented by the not conscious of, nor can they respond to
Astrology, is that it views the heavens as these energies.
the living presence of God. Whatever name seven planes of our The Tibetan tells us that Ancient astrol-
one identifies with God, i.e., Parabrahm, The Solar System, from ogy was obviously incomplete, but until
Absolute, The Spirit of the Universe, etc., mat- man became patently responsive to the
ters not. God immanent and God transcen-
the lowest dense influences which come to him from Uranus
dent are ever-present realities that permeate physical plane to the and Pluto, for instance, which affect the soul
all that exists. As such, Esoteric Astrology is life far more than they do the personality
highest divine Logoic
primarily concerned with the study of the life, they remained undiscovered except
world of causes, of being, of significance, and plane, and all states by trained esotericists. Today, humanity is
finally, the world of meaning…the world of of consciousness rapidly responding to the higher spiritual
the soul.4 influences and, therefore, we can look for the
Esoteric Astrology is a study of the condi-
in between. discovery of increasingly subtle forces.2 Even
tioning energies and forces found within all still…small allowance has been made for the
QUESTION
If Astrology were to become mainstream, what do you
anticipate would be the outcomes:
• Would it affect humanity in any significant way? If so, how possibly so?
• Can you describe areas that would be affected by the use of astrology?
• What would be the potential pitfalls or shadow expression of such a reality.
Astrology has the poten- Astrology would give I believe it would have a tremen-
tial to raise consciousness, deepen aware- people a better understand- dous effect on the current socio-cultural,
ness of psychological patterns, and help ing of themselves and how events in their religious, political and economic makeup
people develop acceptance for the differ- past and present are connected, so they of the world and seriously impact the
ences of others. It could help in the plan- would make better plans for the future way people view themselves, their lives,
ning of events, or be used as a personality and be better able to handle what hap- and the future of humanity.
typing tool in psychology, education and pens, without misplacing blame. Hence less
business hiring practices. resentment, less conflict, better advance I take “mainstream” to include busi-
planning. Also, because we could under- ness, government, education, medicine,
As astrologers we often use astrology stand why other people are as they are and and religion. There may be more than
daily with simple tasks like sending off an certain events and institutions affect us as that, but I would see all these fields as
important letter, deciding when to hold a they do, we would be more ready to accept using astrology. Business: stock market
workshop, or mail taxes — this could help and act appropriately to put things right. and other investors to predict markets,
people in all areas of life be more stream- decide when to start businesses, do
lined and successful in their endeavors (and In politics, more suitable people would be mergers, and when to launch products.
would also mean nothing would be held elected and decisions made (for examples, Advertising would use it to target their
on certain days and we’d all stay home!) Mr Trump and Brexit would be much less audience. Many governments have and
This may be a pitfall, but the more ominous likely if people knew the astrological back- do use astrology/astrologers to assist
shadow would be how astrology could be ground). Certainly, knowing the astrology of making important decisions for not only
used in the wrong hands or by people who the time and the person would make cam- the personal interest of the politician,
weren’t truly experts or were relatively paigning more mature. In finance and eco- but the welfare of the state. Wouldn’t it
unconscious. nomic planning, the dangers of short-term be wonderful if they taught astrology in
excess would be tempered ahead-of-time. the schools! Hopefully, they would teach
Astrology could be used to discriminate In the world of work and business, more parents to help improve their awareness
against large groups of people. Companies effective teams could be built and the tim- of their children’s needs, their relation-
could refuse to hire Pisces, or people with ing of decisions better made. ship with the child’s other parent, and
no air in their chart — simplistic negative the karma associated with those relation-
delineations and bias. I already see this Misuse of the knowledge for personal gain ships. Medical astrology has a long histo-
when people come in for sessions with a never in the end succeeds, but in the short ry, and if made mainstream would com-
strong opinion about never again dating term, it could lead to anomalies (such as pletely change the way we look at the
a Gemini, or a Scorpio, or whatever Sun simplistic responses to obvious astro-events physical, emotional, and mental bodies.
sign they had a difficult experience with. like planetary stations and lunar cycles). Lastly, astrology would change the face
Astrology needs to go hand in hand with People may be labeled simplistically, and of “religion” by supporting some belief
developed awareness. so have simplistic expectations. Clearly, systems and falsifying others as it reflects
education as to how to use the energy and the natural laws governing all evolution.
ESPECIALLY motivation for the general ben-
efit would need to be taught. As with any form of power, it can be used
for good or ill. With business, politics,
advertising, and social media, it could be
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4SYSTEMS – 1CHART
4 Astrologers Analyze the Same Chart, Each Using a Different System
Chart Analyzed: Ursa Worlds, July 11, 1962 @ 2:01, Beloit, Wisconsin
My
tem, mainly Placidus but sometimes Equal they are not aligned) and by mixing their
Houses or Porphyry for different uses. signification, we get many more nuances of
It seems that this kind of combination was how the planet functions.
to Chart
nify life topic. Therefore, a cusp may show an
area of maximum strength of a given topic I take the whole sign
held by the whole sign. houses to be the
Analysis I take the whole sign houses to be the
symmetrical ‘Ideal’ of the distribution of life
topics, and the quadrant houses as showing
symmetrical ‘Ideal’ of
the distribution of
the circumstances themselves, which can life topics, and the
by Michael Ofek differ from the ideal. One is the “software”
quadrant houses as
(whole sign) the other the “hardware” (quad-
I
practice Hellenistic rant houses), the more the circumstances showing the
astrology, which is the are dictated to us (in early age, for instance),
the stronger the quadrant houses will be circumstances
oldest strata in ‘horo-
scopic’ (ascendent based) expressed. But the more we gain power over themselves, which
circumstances (as we mature) the more real-
astrology and the fountain can differ from
head of our western tradition. ized the Whole Sign houses will be. Either
Under the umbrella of ‘Traditional way, a planet is always in both houses (when the ideal.
Astrology’ which is the astrology practiced
roughly from around 200 BCE to 1700 CE,
there are three almost distinct branches,
one stemming from the other - Hellenistic,
Medieval and Renaissance.
My approach is based on my study and
understanding of Hellenistic foundational
texts, in the light of the cosmological mod-
els and philosophical schools of that time.
These schools also include the more esoteric
and ‘ecstatic’ traditions of Astral Magic and
Theurgy, which encourage conscious work
and active participation with astrological
influences. This is the underlying basis of
my approach, to which I add elements from
Medieval and Renaissance sources. In my
practice, I strive to integrate and interpret
these elements, through a contemporary
psychological-humanistic perspective, which
I deem is of no less importance.
Approach
as the birth chart. D9 is the Navāmśa Chart, gateways into the solar system is likened to
a ninth-divisional used for results of the D1 the singular white light being split sevenfold
and for important “fated” relationships such by the operation of a prism.
I
marriage, first job, divorce, etc., as is standard astrology which address these matters, I will
’m going to briefly practice in order to validate these charts. I illustrate these from a Vedic Astrology per-
describe the methods I have therefore leant largely on the birth chart spective.
use to establish proper con- (D1) for interpretative value. Decision Context indicates those themes
text following principles of Vedic Astrology. Using the Surya chakra diagram (below) to which act as terms and conditions when we
There are three chart styles used in Vedic help visualize the chart, one can see that in make life decisions. It is understood by delin-
astrology. The style I use is prevalent in the the Vedic System, the native has the Moon in eation of the Lagna (Ascendant) and its ruler.
East-Indian oral traditions and is called the Libra, Venus in Leo, Jupiter in Aquarius, the The native has the natural second house of
Surya Chakra (wheel of the Sun) – it has the Sun and Mercury in Gemini, Mars in Taurus the zodiac Taurus as her lagna, indicating that
appearance of the Sun with rays. Since the on the Ascendant, Rāhu the North Node her role as a Provider or Custodian for the
sidereal zodiac is fixed with reference to a star, in Cancer, and Saturn with Ketu the South people closest to her (which can be family)
the chart style is also fixed i.e. the signs occu- Node in Capricorn. Traditional Vedic Astrology are considered when she makes life decisions.
py the same spaces in the chakra irrespective doesn’t use any other planets, although the This is a significant theme because the natural
of the chart, and the houses are read relative use of alternate ascendants (viśesha lagna) 2nd house of the zodiac is rising, the Sun is in
to the place of the Ascendant. and derivative planets (upagraha) are also
used (not described here).
When getting into a chart, one of the first When getting into a
things I like to do prior to delineation, and
certainly prior to prediction, is to establish
chart, one of the
Proper Context. The first context to estab- first things I like to do
lish is the Philosophical Context of Vedic prior to delineation,
Astrology, which is that souls have descended
through stellar gateways to the earthly plane. and certainly prior to
With the sidereal zodiac located light years prediction, is to
into space, the visible planets of our solar
system are conceived of as blocking that star- establish Proper
light and trapping sunlight, thereby signalling Context.
various karmic effects as the soul loses cosmic
prominently established and developed by For example, Mars in Cancer can be seen in
My Jeffrey Wolf Green and Steven Forrest in the
early eighties.
the chart of Olympic athletes, and Mars in
Capricorn is common with physical injuries.
Astrology Position
As a growth-oriented system, Evolutionary
Astrology takes free will as an important fac-
While most Evolutionary Astrologers use
Porphyry, I use Koch as I see it most effective-
ly describing the evolutionary dynamics. I will
Approach tor in chart analysis, and therefore considers
that no chart, or chart placement, is inherent-
occasionally blend it with Porphyry.
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the Truth, but we have the choice to make in a way that ultimately empowers the per-
y approach
the best or the worst of it. son and helps them lead a better life.
is essentially
In this light, a Saturn-Moon square is When a person asks, for example, about
Evolutionary Astrology,
not doomed to depression, the same way the prospect of a new relationship, my
a system with a widening umbrella that
a Sun trine Moon does not guarantee ease approach would first of all lead me to look
offers a profound spiritual focus on chart
and well-being. Essential Dignities are not a at why relationships in the past have poten-
analysis. A more accurate term I person-
central consideration in this system, if at all. tially led to crises, to discuss the “why”, and
ally use is Astrology of the Evolution of
once we establish the lessons to learn, then
Consciousness, for this is what the system is
apply prediction techniques to identify tim-
about: practitioners of this system will use
ing for new opportunities. What is the point
the chart to identify the soul journey— I believe the most
in looking at the next Venus activation for a
essentially, the chart reveals where the soul is important aspect of new relationship if at the core there are unre-
in its evolution across multiple lifetimes, and
reading a chart from solved psychological and spiritual blockages?
what the next steps are.
Once we understand the spiritual purpos- this perspective is
es of our lives, we can answer a wide range
Chart Delineation – Using Ursa
of questions, from the most existential to to provide spiritual Worlds as an example
Analyzing a chart, I will first of all look at
the very practical. Questions can range from clarity. This system the overall chart disposition, the big picture,
“what is the purpose of my life,” to “why am I
provides a deep reali- and identify general themes. For example:
stuck in relationships,” or “when should I sign
the next contract.” zation that what we
Look at quadrant and element distribution.
This system of Evolutionary Astrology was are going through is
inspired by the work of Dane Rudhyar, while
the term itself was coined by Ray Merriman not random. • In Ursa’s chart, we see a predominant-
ly lower hemisphere emphasis which
in his 1977 book of the same name. It was
My Sacred
I silently share once my client and I have
connected. The first is “heart before chart” Circle, Crescent and Cross—The
and the second is “may the wisdom of this Philosophy of Sacred Astronomy
Astronomy beautiful being speak through me,” which I
whisper within as I invite my client to voice
I approach a natal chart by tuning first to
Sun, Moon, and Earth. The general philos-
Approach
intentions. Ursa shares that she is about to ophy of Sacred Astronomy is that we (self/
graduate from a health and wellness study microcosm) are each complete reflections of
and would like to open her own spa or do the One only thing (Spirit/macrocosm). The
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whose incarnational role as the Crescent of
y approach as a Preparing for the Session Soul is to reflect OneLight into an absolute-
celestial naviga- —Tuning Into the Celestial Song ly unique expression here on the Cross of
tor is to assist Before a session starts, I tune into my Matter we call Earth. Diana midwifed Apollo’s
my client in consciously client’s natal chart and tables that offer astro- birth as Moon delivers Sun to Earth. Spirit
steering through life’s nomical data such as Planetary declination, needs Matter to grow so Moon puts the
initiations and critical deci- latitude, and altitude. I note significant fixed yoU in SOuL.
sions in such a way that their star alignments and often add asteroids that
current heading is in clear alignment with are associated with mythic themes I see with- Spirit Reflected Into Matter
the arc of their soul. The stock of my starry in the nativity. I take a quick trip through cur- —The Medicine We Bring
stew is mostly consistent with the archetypal rent transits, secondary progressions, solar Moon’s expression of Sun shows the
awareness and philosophy of the Shamanic arc directions, and previous and forthcoming unique medicine a native brings here to assist
Astrology Mystery School where I began solar return charts to honor current timings. with the growth of the One.
my study, but the addition of Evolutionary, I prefer Porphyry houses because I can see
Hellenistic, Medieval, and many other them in the night sky with my naked eye,
astro-ingredients and the course of my own but I also use Whole Sign houses (mostly for I approach a natal
naked eye explorations of Sky and Earth have
synthesized within me a unique approach,
Hellenistic techniques like annual profections) chart by tuning first
and Equal houses (mostly for astronomical
which I have come to call Sacred Astronomy. considerations). to Sun, Moon, and
My intent is to reconnect the two-dimen- I spend just as much time with astronomy Earth. The general
sional chart with the infinite living sky by software because the feet-on-the-ground
integrating and expanding upon the astro- philosophy of Sacred
view offers a real life feel that astrology charts
nomical roots of the rules we use. Astrology simply cannot. Among other astronomical Astronomy is that we
is the poetic breath of Nature and the wisdom considerations, I look for rising, culminat-
of old speaks directly to those who map the
(self/microcosm) are
ing, setting, anti-culminating, zenith, and
Heavens above with Earth below. nadir stars and constellations. 19 minutes of each complete
research will fill me with way too much to reflections of the
The Art of the Chart Starts share during an 111-minute consultation,
with the Heart One only thing
especially because I strive to arrive without an
Every Sacred Astro session is itself astro agenda… heart before chart. (Spirit/macrocosm).
unique, a truth guaranteed by two prayers
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will describe a heightened influence of RANGES for 1900-2050
the Planet itself. For example, if the North
Node of Neptune is at 12 Leo in your chart,
South: 28 Sag.-21 Capricorn
Nodes
that degree will have a very strong Neptune
quality. This is of particular importance if you North: 28 Gemini-21 Cancer
have another planet on that degree, or with-
in a 2-3 degree orb. South: 17-28 Capricorn
by Maurice Fernandez Where to find the position of Planetary North: 17 Cancer - 0 Leo
Nodes? Most professional astrology software
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ost of us are famil- provides Planetary Node positions.
iar with the Lunar South: 10-17 Sagittarius
Nodes in our chart North: 10-17 Gemini
and how important they The Planetary Nodes of Mercury
are in reflecting personal and Venus will complete a full cycle South: 9-13 Aquarius
and collective development. through all the signs in the course of North: 9-13 Leo
The Lunar Nodes represent the intersection the year.
point between the orbit of the Sun and the The Planetary Nodes of Mars will
Moon as viewed from the earth, as these two range from: South: 17-21 Capricorn
orbits are about 5 degrees apart. When the North Node: 6 Aries to 3 Cancer North: 18-21 Cancer
Sun and the Moon align with these Nodes, South Node: 7 Libra to 29 Sagittarius
we have solar (New Moon) or Lunar (Full South: 26 Aries-1 Taurus
Moon) eclipses.
North: 23 Libra-6 Scorpio
What many astrologers fail to notice is that The planetary Nodes of slower moving
every planet has Nodes since every planet planets have a more narrow yearly range
will have an orbit that will not completely as depicted in this list (at right).
overlap the ecliptic (Sun’s orbit) and there- Because the Planetary Nodes of slow mov- is travelling within that range of degrees
fore will intersect the ecliptic at some point. ing planets (Jupiter to Pluto) have a relatively during the course of 2019-2020. In other
narrow range of movement—and that range words Pluto is on its own South Node for two
ABOUT THE PLANETARY NODES only moves every 72 years—all people on years! Wait, the Lunar Nodes will soon be on
The South and North Nodes of planets the planet have very similar Nodal positions those degrees as well! And what about tran-
are not necessarily opposing each other— for these planets. siting Saturn? On Pluto Nodes too.
or they may be in opposite signs, but not For example, everyone has their Pluto But isn’t Saturn’s South Node also in the
opposite degrees. South Node between 19-22 Capricorn, and last third of Capricorn? Indeed, Saturn will be
The Planetary Nodes are immediately relat- North Node between 19-22 Cancer. This transiting its own South Node for the next
ed to the Sun’s position through the sign, so means that these particular degrees carry two years, overlapping Pluto’s South Node.
they keep the same path every year, just a very strong Plutonian charge. As you may Because we all share the same degrees of
like the Sun. have noticed, the current PLUTO TRANSIT slow moving planets’ Nodes, these degrees
Illustration of Moon’s Nodes by Ana Zaharia, reprinted with Gemini Brett’s permission
NEIL ARMSTRONG
Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk
on the Moon, and though he has a natal Sun
trine Uranus in Aries to show his enthusiasm
for space travel, be sure to notice that his
Mars in Gemini is conjunct the North Node
of Uranus (14 to 16 Gemini). That does
capture walking (Mars in Gemini) on anoth-
er planet/satellite (Uranus North Node).
Neil has his Sun in Leo, conjunct the
North Node of Neptune (11 to 12 Leo),
emphasizing how his personal feat (Sun in
Leo) captured the imagination and universal
vision (Neptune) of the collective.
Neil’s natal Pluto is exactly on Pluto’s own
North Node (19 Cancer) – We can identify
two expressions of this aspect. To begin with,
through his heroic journey, Neil transformed CONCLUSION
(Pluto) the national identity (Cancer) of the Planetary Nodes are powerful, and we all Maurice Fernandez
American people, planting the flag on the need to further research them the same way www.mauricefernandez.com
Moon. But on a more personal note, Pluto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
the Moon’s Nodes have become unavoidable
mauriceastrology/
relates to losses, and Armstrong suffered the in chart analysis. This year is particularly inter-
tragic family (Cancer) loss (Pluto) of his own esting, since Pluto and Saturn will be transit- R
daughter to brain cancer. ing their overlapping South Node.
and Pluto
27:36 Capricorn. Pluto’s descending Node is your calendar and pay attention to the events
21:47 Capricorn. that take place as they mark major shifts in
Currently, Pluto’s descending or South belief systems and world views. Often we look
D
id you know that as the USA natal Pluto 27:32 Capricorn in the to restructure
Planets have Sibley chart. Back in 1776, Pluto hadn’t been
(Pluto) their
Nodes? Planetary discovered. The founding fathers who were
Nodes are similar to the Masons and astrologers didn’t know Pluto relationship to the
Lunar Nodes that astrologers fol- was in the second house of values, resources authority (Saturn),
low because profound personal events take and money. Now, as Saturn descends into
place when the Lunar Nodes are activated its own planetary South Node, the USA has King George III as
by transit, solar arc or progressions. Lunar Pluto approaching its own Pluto return - an Pluto moved through
Nodes mark the spot where the Moon cross- event that happens every 248 years. We can
expect profound restructuring and renova-
Capricorn, squared
es the ecliptic twice a month in relationship
to the Sun. Planetary Nodes are much larger tion around our second house talents, values, Saturn in Libra and
in impact and they serve a similar function. portable assets, financial institutions, and joined Saturn’s
They represent where the PLANET crosses actual money.
the ecliptic twice a year in relationship to the Pluto dives into his descending or South descending Node.
Sun. They are powerful change makers. Node on February 6, 2019, July 18, 2019
Planetary Nodes move slowly. Planetary and December 13, 2019.
Nodes are tied to the precession of the equi-
noxes and move approximately 1 degree
every 72 years. The Earth’s relationship to the
Sun shifts a degree every 72 years. In addition
to impacting us personally, Planetary Nodes
work for the collective on a global scale.
In 2019 and 2020, Saturn and Pluto are
traveling through the last decanate of
Capricorn, (the Virgo decanate) between 20
to 30 degrees of the sign.
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his book is much more than a compi- person’s rectification may be another person’s founding of political parties, towns and cit-
lation of horoscopes. Nick Campion wrong chart. . ies, economics, conflicts, continental charts
has given astrologers not only a great He makes a case for the importance of (Medieval Europe, the Cold War), the nuclear
reference, but also a treatise on how and significance of an event over a guess at the era, powered flight and space travel, earth
why he wrote the book. He describes the beginning. He believes that the reporting of zodiacs, world horoscopes, the outer plan-
historical event for each chart and, in cases an event will vary from the actual time of its ets, and then indices of planet and angle
where there are different possible dates or occurrance. He speaks of the importance of degrees for national charts. You can see
times or events, he shows multiple charts continuity of experience versus choosing one where your planets coincide with the Suns
for each country. He published it in 1988, birth moment. and Midheavens of the countries you want
revised and expanded it in 1995, and in to visit. He has fun stuff to read such as the
2004 did another revision. 100 dates for the beginning of the Age of
Nick Campion is a scholar, a true teacher, Aquarius, some of which are in the future.
and an open minded writer. He is not trying There are excellent comprehensive footnotes
to prove a point; instead, he is open to look- and a bibliography full of interesting reading
ing at all possibilities for data for calculating if one wants to dive deeper into any of the
the charts. There are 403 charts in the main charts or topics.
section of the book. He has 12 appendices This is a book that needs to be on every
and a list of prominent degrees for each serious astrologer’s bookshelf. It contains two
country. He has detailed sources and foot- books, one philosophical and one factual. It
notes for all data. is a good read and a good resource. Campion
There is so much more to this book than disseminates information written from a
a listing of charts. He has a lengthy dis- basis of pure research and thought, yet he
course on astrology that is a book in itself. recognizes and accepts the importance of
He explains his thinking and his philosophy. the intuitive world. He has given astrologers
This is a work written by a historian, which a great gift by producing this book. Thank
Campion is, and he makes his case for why you, Nick, for your time and effort.
the various charts work. He explains his
thinking throughout in a clear, well writ- It is a 5 ***** plus book.
ten way, as when he makes the distinction R
between natural and judicial astrology.
Mainstream authority on the topic of ‘what science is’ model that is based on an idealized abstract
world rather than on reality.
C
oming from a mainstream physics
educational background, I find that
my attempt to explain how astrology
works is hindered by a lack of appropriate
physical models and definitions that would
both make sense to me and make it easier
for my audience to understand what I’m try-
ing to say.
Being a highly sensitive individual with
extrasensory abilities, I can feel and visu-
alize the mechanism of planetary effects
on humans. In other words, believe it or not,
I am feeling the planetary vibes on a phys-
ical level. Feeling is one thing, explaining
what I’m feeling in scientific terms is another.
Finding the right scientific terminology for
my explanations is a bit challenging.
When I was thinking about the connection
between the heavens and life on Earth, and
searching for solutions for unsolved prob-
lems in astrology, I came to the realization
that the mainstream version of reality I was
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hese two books are part of a series in his profession, or when will the client be
written by Öner Döşer to teach tradi- successful. There is a chapter on planets
tional astrology. The books support in the tenth house and a chapter on the
the courses of the AstroArt Astrology meaning of the lord of the tenth house in
School in Istanbul, Turkey which is found- different houses.
ed and run by Öner Döşer. They are short
books and each one in the series is focused Financial Significators
on a specific topic.
The topic of this book is finances. Öner
Öner Döşer is a master in traditional starts by teaching how to calculate the Lot
astrology and wants to share these tech- of Fortune and then analyze the house it
niques with contemporary astrologers. He occupies and its sign and its connections to
says that the greatest difference between other planet. Then he goes on to show how
traditional and contemporary astrology is: to analyze the second house and how to
look at its lord in terms of the house where
…the planets are not only attributed to it resides. He demonstrates how to see if
the native, but also to other people signified riches will be attained legally or illegally, if
through these planets. Traditional astrology is the client is destined for great fortune and
based on distinguishing and determining the wealth, or, a life of poverty. There is a chap-
planets which signify different issues. ter describing how Öner looks at a chart
and which of the ancient methods he uses.
He references his statements with quotes
from many classical sources – Ptolemy, Öner Döşer is a natural teacher. His
Bonati, Firmicus Maternus, Lilly, Morin, Aquarian Sun and Mercury are in trine to a
Al-Burona, Al-Quibasi, and Robert Zoller, ninth house Jupiter in Gemini. This speaks
who Öner reveres as his teacher. This gives to his large international group of students R
the reader a full idea of the complexity of and readers. He has found a winning for-
assigning planets as significators since not mula for writing this series of short books,
all of the sources agree with each other. which also includes a volume on marriage
significators.
There is a pattern in these books of
teaching what the ancients say about the The books are so well written that it is
topic and then teaching what he does easy to learn how to include these old tech-
when looking at a chart with a particular niques into your work. You will benefit from
focus. He has many examples charts, some reading them.
them are of well-known Turkish individuals,
R
PART ONE: sky speak to us, listen to what it has to ble one. In this series, I’ll explores some
say, and decode its messages. Then, we ideas about how to do that.
IN DIALOGUE figure out what those messages might
In this series
WITH THE SKY mean and attempt to translate them into
plain English. For instance, when we work with clients,
T
It’s tempting to think that it’s enough just we should know our astrology so well that
he first astrologer I ever met took one to be good at the work of reading symbols. we can make it invisible. Sure, clients who
look at my chart and said, “You’re a It isn’t, of course—at best, it’s half the job. are interested in learning astrology may
communicator.” I was 27 years old at And like many other professionals, astrol- want to peek under the hood at house
the time, miscast as a corporate executive ogers can be very good at the technical systems, asteroids, and time lords; but
secretary after my first career choice—pro- side of our work without being particularly everyone else pretty much just wants use-
fessional musician—turned out to have good at communicating what we know— ful perspective and helpful solutions. As my
prerequisites that I lacked (networking and we don’t always realize it. favorite high school teacher was fond of
genius, a gorgeous appearance, lungs built Communication is about sharing ideas saying, “People won’t care what you know
for long nights in smoky bars). With rent to and conveying an intentional impression. until they know that you care.”
pay, I’d parlayed my high school secretari- To do it well requires more than good ideas But handling the session itself with tact
al classes into a well-paid job that I found and raw charisma—it requires self-aware- and sensitivity is only one part of making
awfully dull, Virgo Midheaven or no Virgo ness, organization, and practice. The good clients feel cared for. As we’ll explore in
midheaven. As I filed papers and typed news is that even someone who isn’t a nat- Part Two of this series, handling communi-
memos each day, I certainly wasn’t thinking ural communicator can learn to be a capa- cation professionally before and after the
of myself as a communicator. session—communicating our approach,
But that astrologer’s observation helped prices, policies, boundaries, and expec-
me see myself in an entirely new light. I real- tations—is just as important in making
ized I’d never had a meaningful interest in Communication is clients feel respected and appreciated.
my life that didn’t involve communication. Part Three in the series touches on a
In my years as a performer and later as a
about sharing ideas
subject dear to my heart, which is how we
secretary, I’d learned a thing or two—often and conveying an communicate with audiences. The lecturing
the hard way—about wooing audiences, intentional astrologer often knows a lot of technique
winning over demanding bosses and club but may not have taken so much as a basic
owners, developing good phone etiquette, impression. To do it public speaking course. I’ve spent years
and writing razor-sharp correspondence. But well requires more sitting in lectures where I couldn’t see the
it would be several years before I left my job charts that were being referenced and
to pursue astrology professionally, ten years
than good ideas and
couldn’t hear the lecturer because he or
before I decided to return to college, and raw charisma— she was talking to a PowerPoint presen-
another couple of years before it occurred to it requires tation instead of the audience. I’ve got
me to major in Communication. opinions on this subject, folks, so brace
Studying the subject academically gave self-awareness, yourselves!
me more insight and a lot of public speak- organization, and Finally, Part Four addresses communicat-
ing experience, which was a cornerstone ing with the world through social media,
of every upper divisional class in my major. practice. The good
conventional media, and publication.
But it’s my twenty-nine years as a profes- news is that even Now, many of you are far ahead of
sional astrologer that have given me my someone who isn’t a me in all these areas. Each one of us has
real education in the subject. strengths and struggles. But we can all be
Because as an astrologer, I—we—are in natural communicator better at what we do, if we first have the
the communication business. can learn to be a courage and humility to realize the ways in
which we’re failing to understand and to
Dialogue with the Sky capable one.
be understood. Most indecipherable web-
Astrology is based on the notion that sites, unfocused presentations, misspelled
we’re in dialogue with the sky. We let the social media memes, and poorly produced
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Setting
future planetary hot spots lighting up your more comprehensively you understand your
chart for the year and setting goals from that needs and desires the better the chance you
vantage point. Some people utilize the tran- have of staying the course and successfully
goal setting?
with an idea, desire, want or need based on a spreadsheet, a vision board, a computer
your authentic self. program or all these tools in order to build
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ome people claim they can’t get
through the day without some sort of
focused itinerary based on goal setting,
while others say they never goal set and do
just fine going with the flow and getting
through their day. On some level, whether
formal or conceptual, goals are embedded
into everyday behaviours. Sometimes we talk
ourselves into believing that we aren’t capa-
ble of achieving goals because we’ve failed
in the past or things have not quite gone as
planned, leading to fear or anxiety around
the process. Even the pressure to adopt a
style of goal setting by motivational speakers
or life coaches can be confusing. There are
literally hundreds of books, articles, websites
and speakers all pushing their style of goal
setting. Is goal setting really one size fits all?
When is the best time to set goals?
An example of a popular goal setting time
period (and often failure to achieve) are New
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Antidotes
ences such shadow expressions or hardships. highest ideal of Libra is to transcend duality.
For the sake of simplicity, every other sign If I am you and you are me is now within,
is presented using masculine and feminine killing another means that he is killing self.
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very astrolo- tive and moving forward and fighting the importance for this purpose can be the dif-
gy sign has good fight are all wonderful qualities of Aries. ference between thriving and dying. Values
strengths and But, when the negative traits are extreme, are the basis for this survival. But, when the
weaknesses. When a the hero gallantly forging into war does not negative traits are extreme, the stubborn Bull
sign is heavily afflicted, always come back as a hero. Impulsiveness can have a narrow, rigid value system. What
the strengths of the can lead to injuries and problems. Being he/she holds to be true is inflicted on others.
opposite sign (polarity brash and selfishness can lead to enemies. A value is a value is a value. This is right.
point) serve as an antidote or solution. When out of balance, life forces the That is wrong.
wounded warrior to move forward to the An outdated and limited value system can
For example, the antidote for an afflicted next sign of Taurus. He or she needs to find threaten existence and material needs. She is
Aries would be Libra gifts. The antidote for comfort and withdraw to heal his wounds, to confronted with an adjustment to black and
an afflicted Libra would be Aries gifts. The develop values of when to fight or not, learn white perspectives. In order to survive and
same concept applies to afflicted houses and to become practical and establish security thrive, she then begins to question her values.
planets. But, for the sake of simplicity, only and temper impulsiveness. With values, he or When out of balance, life forces her to
signs will be discussed. she is opening to embrace a Libra belief. move forward to the next sign of Gemini.
The antidote for Aries is Libra. Instead of Learn and do a lot of things, live life, explore
the me, there is the we. Rather than using the ethics of others or whatever may grab
Polarity Points
relationships to discover self, the person dis- her interest. With duality, she is opening to
Aries ↔ Libra covers the other, and, in turn, gains a deeper embrace a Scorpio belief.
Taurus ↔ Scorpio understanding of self. Instead of deciding The antidote for Taurus is Scorpio. Instead
what is best for the partner, one realizes the of the material, there is the soul. Rather than
Gemini ↔ Sagittarius
partner’s needs and wants and learns to be avoiding death, there is resurrection and trans-
Cancer ↔ Capricorn receptive. The love and beauty of Libra and formation. Rather than a focus on the surface
Leo ↔ Aquarius Venus softens the warrior. layer, there is shadow awareness. Instead of
A belief or mantra that can help Aries right or wrong, she learns there is gray.
Virgo ↔ Pisces
bring forth Libra gifts: A belief or mantra that can help Taurus
bring forth Scorpio gifts:
Before we are ready to change, we have to
I am not the body. I am the soul.
get to the point that enough is enough. We All of us are all the When the identification with the body falls
live out the drama and eventually open to
signs, but the level away, there is a knowing that the soul lives
a new reality. Before we are ready for oppo-
on. The highest ideal of Scorpio is under-
site sign strengths, we begin to manifest of negative response standing that there is no such thing as death
behaviors of the next adjacent sign as we
move through the zodiac (Aries → Taurus →
is indicated by as the soul never dies. With this belief, there
is power over the greatest fear in life. There
Gemini and so on.) difficult aspects in are countless stories of near-death experienc-
A Psychology Today article, “Change Your our charts. es where people are resurrected with trans-
Beliefs, Change Your Life,”1 says that the
Not everyone formed perspectives and values.
means to modify behavior is to change
our beliefs. It has to be part of the soul, the experiences GEMINI >>> SAGITTARIUS
being. It is a knowing. That is when growth
happens. This is when we change. A belief or such shadow Gemini helps us get in touch with the
childlike part of ourselves as he shares the
mantra for each sign is presented, although expressions or excitement of discovering something new.
there can be more than one belief to heal
hardships. It is like the fun of being with a toddler
and create balance.
Hello Handsome
On the June 3rd there’s a New Moon in
Gemini, but on June 4th the Moon and
Mercury both move from Gemini into
Cancer which has the two in each other
signs, dancing together for the entire busi-
ness day. It’s like the Moon is greeted by
Mercury at the end of his own sign, the Moon
thanks Mercury for his service and then gen-
tly guides him into her domain.
On June 8th to 10th the Sun moves into
a square with Neptune and an opposition
to Jupiter forming a mutable T Square.
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3 Amigos
I’ve been keenly interested in Astrology for Theodore has a background as a petroleum
around 23 years (as of 2019). I graduated from the engineer in the oil and gas industry and has
Mayo school of Astrology in London in 2017 with been practicing astrology professionally since
a distinction in Mundane and Natal Astrology 2014. He began learning psychological astrology
and have since been a consultant. OPA is doing in 2010, then moved onto traditional western
brilliant work in supporting astrology as a subject astrology with qualifications in natal, horary,
and in creating a community to help astrolo- mundane, locational, and medical branches. He
gers progress in a fun, homely environment, I'm has a Diploma in Medieval Astrology (Zoller, 2012)
excited to serve as the UK Satellite, and help with and a Diploma in Astrological Studies (Suskin,
providing UK members with such open oppor- 2014). Born into a strong Indian cultural heritage,
tunities to share articles, develop their skills, he naturally gravitated toward eastern forms of
and join these pioneering programs. Being an astrology. Since 2016, he began studying a holistic
Astrologer is my dream occupation and I’m excit- form of Vedic Astrology, which combines mean-
ed to support the community and get my teeth ing and techniques from astrological, scriptural,
into something I can be passionate about. I’ve tantric, yogic and omenology in the Indian tra-
also earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, so dition and visits India 2-3 months a year for that
I’m naturally interested in Astrology science. My purpose. His specialized consultations take into
other intrests include maths, psychology, music, account factors from both Western and Vedic
nature, meditation and most things pertaining to astrological traditions. Theodore runs retreats in
the mystical or ethereal/ spiritual realms. South Africa, and hosts webinars, workshops, and
private courses in South Africa and online. He has
also run workshops and talks in Poland (2014) and
the UK (2015-2017). Given his perspective for dif-
ferent forms of Astrology as complementary, he
performs Rectification for clients and other astrol-
ogers around the world.
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