Book - 2016 - Alison Price - Your Oriental Planet - Astrological Insights Into Perception and Vocation
Book - 2016 - Alison Price - Your Oriental Planet - Astrological Insights Into Perception and Vocation
Book - 2016 - Alison Price - Your Oriental Planet - Astrological Insights Into Perception and Vocation
Oriental Planet
Alison Price
Table of Contents
Introduction
Two Interpretations for the Oriental Planet
Interpreting the Oriental Planet
Sun aspects to the Oriental Planet
The Midheaven and the Oriental Planet
The planets when Oriental
The Oriental Planet in the houses
Chart Shape
Forecasting with the Oriental Planet
The Oriental Planet in other charts
Conclusion
Appendix
Introduction
From our vantage point on earth the Sun appears in the east rises, cumulates
overhead and sets in the west. We know the Sun will do this the same each and
every day. In reality it is the rotation of the Earth on its axis that makes the Sun
appear to rise and in fact it is the Earth which is rotating/spinning/turning
towards the east once a day.
In every chart there are the Sun, Moon and the planets as well as Pluto, Chiron
and in astrological circles they are all known as ‘planets’. In the course of each
day the planets all seemingly rise over the ascendant in the east seen on the birth
chart in a clockwise motion. Whichever planet rises in the east ahead of the Sun
is known as the oriental planet and is also known as the east planet and the scout
planet. This planet can often be seen rising before dawn. It is almost like a
harbinger for the Sun.
Longitude position
A planet with a longitude position less than the Sun is oriental
Example: If the Sun is at 15° Virgo and Mars is at 2° Virgo then Mars is behind
the Sun in longitude but rises before the Sun on the day.
A planet that rises before the Sun will be behind the Sun on the zodiac and is in a
particular phase position (usually balsamic) before the conjunction to the Sun
occurs.
Same sign as the Sun
The oriental planet is usually in the same sign as the Sun or in the sign before the
Sun in the zodiac.
Two Interpretations for the Oriental Planet
Research has shown that there are at least two interpretations for the oriental
planet in the natal chart. The first meaning is as a tribune, herald or announcer
and the second as a vocational indicator.
Job
A job has its root meaning in the word for a lump or a chunk of work. Its
astrological affinity is toward the sixth house complex. This includes the sixth
house sign and aspects to the cusp of the sixth house, any planets in the sixth
house, the sixth house planetary ruler and Virgo.
Typically those who had a job were journeymen, artisans or anyone in the trades
like bakers, carpenters and bricklayers and those in the services like the army,
navy and air force.
Those who have a job or occupation are usually paid a wage every week.
Career
Your career is associated with the Midheaven and the tenth house complex. This
includes the tenants of the tenth house its planetary ruler, aspects to the cusp of
the tenth house (the Midheaven in many houses systems) and Saturn the natural
ruler of the tenth house.
Typically those who had a career were the professionals like doctors, lawyers
and accountants. They were educated people with degrees. It was referred to as
your profession.
Those with a career are usually paid a salary once a month.
Vocation
The word vocation has its root in the Latin vocare which means “to call.” It is
your true calling. Your calling is shown in your chart by the oriental planet.
Your vocation is defined as the answer to the question, “What would you do all
day if you did not have to work?” It is your true passion in life. Your vocation
can often be glimpsed through your choice of hobbies and what you do with
your spare time.
Interpreting the Oriental Planet
At this stage in your knowledge of astrology you can probably construct a natal
chart and interpret it.
The interpretation of the oriental planet is considered as an intermediate to
advanced topic in astrology as it is not one of the first things you will learn. It is
a ‘nice-to-have’ and will, when properly used, help you in your chart
interpretation.
Especially in the two areas we are covering here. The first being as the tribune
and the announcer for you and the second as the vocational indicator in a chart
where perhaps the Midheaven is pointing one way and the oriental planet is
pointing another.
You don’t need a correct birth time to use the oriental planet
If you are like many people who have no correct birth time you can still use the
oriental planet to indicate vocation as we are looking at the eastern planet that
rises before the Sun. Cast the birth chart for noon on the day of the birthday.
This returns a chart that can only be out by twelve hours.
Bear in mind that the oriental planet changes at anytime during the day. It does
not neatly change at midnight. It depends when on Earth you are living.
Midnight in Vancouver, Canada can be your 8:00am if you live in London,
England.
The oriental planet may be clearly seen and there are two instances when you
may have to adjust the oriental planet for a chart with no birth time.
When the Sun is conjunct a planet and the orb is less than one degree. Because
the Sun could move during the day and it does and could move closer to the
planet in conjunction and so swop places with that planet. In this way that close
planet may or may not become the new oriental planet.
Essential dignity
Essential dignity is usually dignity or disability, exaltation or fall, sect ruler, face
and term.
Dignity and exaltation
If the oriental planet is dignified (in its own sign) or exalted (in it’s sign of
exaltation) it gains strength in the chart.
Detriment and fall
If the oriental planet is in detriment or fall then this placement detracts from its
strength.
Ptolemy’s work on the essential dignities of the planets has been used down the
ages in astrology. I use the essential dignities as laid out by Ptolemy in his book
Tetrabiblos.
Motion
All the planets (except the Sun and the Moon) have retrograde periods in their
cycles. Planets are more frequently direct than retrograde and the outer planets
are retrograde about four months each year.
Direct
If the oriental planet is direct in motion and applying to the Sun it adds weight to
the planet and adds strength.
The inner planets are conjunct the Sun and direct at the superior conjunction to
the Sun.
Retrograde
If the oriental planet is retrograde and separating from the Sun it detracts from
the planet and adds to its weakness.
Inners retrograde
The inners are conjunct the Sun and retrograde at the inferior conjunction. The
inner planets can be retrograde and oriental.
Outers retrograde
The outers are always direct when conjoined the Sun. Only in certain
circumstances (as when past the trine) can the outer planets sometimes be
oriental and retrograde. If an outer planet is oriental and retrograde it will have a
wide gap (like a trine) between the Sun and the oriental planet thus leaving
plenty of time for the oriental planet to makes its presence felt. This distance
from the Sun makes the oriental planet strong.
An example of this rare occurrence is the planet Uranus which was found to be
both oriental and retrograde during the months of August and September of
2016.
Stationary
A planet is stationery when it appears to stop moving forward and prepares to
move retrograde or halts going retrograde and gets ready to move direct
Stationary retrograde (SRx) and stationary direct (SD) are the two possible
stationary states which a planet may have. Only when a planet is within one
degree to the exact station or turning point can the planet be considered
stationary.
Planets are moving all the time. Some astrology programs may show this
stationary state with an (S) symbol or you can check in the ephemeris. When a
planet is moving slowly it may be getting ready to change direction. Mercury in
this position is referred to as being in its ‘storm.’
A stationary planet has strength as it will emphasize the degree in which it is
found.
Aspects to use
Using the Ptolemaic aspects and the minor aspects we have a selection of aspects
available to us.
Interpretation
Someone with a Sun conjunction in their natal chart virtually moves as one with
the conjoined planet - they cannot be separated in their life. The consciousness
of the native is to know no other way of self.
This person will enjoy a close personal rapport with the oriental planets
meaning. Generally their self awareness and the oriental planets urges are at one
with each other. it is as though the two forces are combined.
With a conjunction things need immediate attention. There is a mutual support
from the proximity of the Sun and both planets benefit.
When the oriental planet is conjoined the Sun it blends it’s meaning with that of
the Sun
The Sun and the oriental planet’s sign is reinforced. There is a strong vocational
motivation. The oriental planet is emphasized inline with the self. The oriental
planet functions as one with the Sun. The person identifies with the vocation.
They are what they do. The oriental planet has little autonomy. To see if it is it a
good blend consider the nature of the oriental planet
Interpretation
The sextile from the Sun to the oriental planet suggests you are relaxed but
sometimes to the point of not bothering. This person needs strength elsewhere in
the chart.
The Sun sextile the oriental planet person shows a talent for presenting
themselves is a most favorable light. Other people are quite prepared to accept
this person at face value and feel well disposed towards them. This person has
the edge on others at all times. They can be most agreeable and persuasive in the
nature of their oriental planet. This suggests a pleasant person and they present
themselves very well.
Women with Venus here have exquisite manners. Men are simply charming.
These people are just skilled in what they do. They effortlessly pursue a vocation
because of the easy aspect between the Sun and their oriental planet. They are at
one with the vibes between the two planets and go with the flow. They don't
push against themselves.
People with the Sun sextile the oriental planet include:
- Queen Elizabeth I (Sun sextile Saturn)
- Charles de Gaulle (Sun sextile Uranus)
- Benjamin Disraeli (Sun sextile Neptune)
Interpretation
Potential is a keyword for you if you have a Sun oriental planet aspect. The
quintile to the oriental planet suggests creative talents are inherent. You may be
unaware of your genius and require others to bring their own brilliance to your
attention.
There is sometimes a thin line between genius and madness and the quintile will
expose this.
Others consider the person with a Sun quintile oriental planet aspect to be
brilliant and others will be convinced they are plain crazy.
The Sun quintile oriental planet individual has to make a conscious choice to
present themselves in either form.
It is the indicator of structured balance in a global form as the pentagon shape
when drawn on the chart can also be as a star.
Chart shape
If the chart shape is a bucket and if the oriental planet is the handle planet, and
therefore a planet of distinction and strong in its own right in the chart. This
shape with the oriental planet as the handle will have the Sun as the cutting
planet for the bucket.
Interpretation
Elemental incompatibility causes tensions. Push and thrust are active in this
combination. Internal dilemmas abound. They present a hard image and not one
to be trifled with.
The squares are the call to action aspects and demand immediate resolution. For
this reason alone this person will constantly strive to make things happen. They
do not accept defeat and will keep hammering away at whatever is in their path.
The Sun square the oriental planet type may struggle because of being driven. In
the end they do achieve great things. They may lose friends along the way but
those “friends” probably did not understand them in the first place.
They are known for not taking prisoners, meaning, they will leave others in their
wake, not always intentionally but the urges inherent in the dynamic of the
square aspect give impetus above all. Satisfaction is short lived with the square.
This person is set up and ready to take on the next challenge even if that is you.
There is not much finesse in the square. The elemental mismatch causes crossed
wires. Paying attention to actions can benefit in the psychological understanding
of motivations.
People with the Sun square their oriental planet include:
- Galileo (Sun square Uranus)
- Babe Ruth (Sun square Uranus).
Chart shape
When the oriental planet is sesquiquadrate the Sun it may indicate a locomotive
chart shape. From this we know there is a wide gap in the zodiac for the person
with this placement suggesting wide parts are not understood.
This chart will have the Sun as the cutting planet of the locomotive shape and
will lead the charge of the other planets as they rise over the ascendant. Here
both the Sun and the oriental planet are very powerful and they have much
influence.
Interpretation
There is clear cut tension here but with room for great achievements. This person
will constantly try to make things work out. They do not give up and play the
victim role but strive to win often by creating a reality that suits them. This may
be at other people’s expense. They are driven with the manifesting properties of
the sesquiquadrate eighth harmonic aspect.
Chart shape
The chart shape here could likely be the locomotive. Here the Sun is the cutting
planet and therefore strong.
Interpretation
It is always exciting to have a planet either quintile or bi-quintile with the Sun.
The Sun rules creativity and the fifth harmonic aspects also have an affinity with
creativity. These energies are not necessarily being used by the person but can be
teased out through chart analysis.
Chart shape
This indicates a bowl shape chart with the Sun and the oriental planet at each
side of the rim.
If the oriental planet is opposite the Sun it indicates this is a chart with an
emphasis on one half of the zodiac. All the planets are found in one half of the
chart which may or may not align with the angles, Ascendant / descendant and
the Midheaven / IC axes, thus creating a hemisphere emphasis.
If the opposition occurs in cardinal signs you may face open challenges, in the
fixed mode it suggests you resist change and in the mutable signs indicates you
can adapt, adjust and accommodate situations and others.
Interpretation
The Sun opposition the oriental planet can be summed up in two sayings "If you
are not for me, then you are against me," or "Keep your friends close and your
enemies closer." This person will take one or the other stance. They will demand
you follow them or you are out. There is only room for one leader and in this
case it is probably the Sun. Either way the opposition to the Sun causes conflict
with others and exposes how you deal with others people’s needs and demands
on you. The Sun is about individualization and sometimes others just don't fit in.
Flip flop and projection are part of the opposition dynamic.
The Midheaven and the Oriental Planet
The Midheaven is one of the angles in a chart. It is known as the Medium Coeli
or MC for short. It is the highest point the Sun can reach on the day of a chart.
The Midheaven has an affinity to your career, reputation, status and public
standing.
The Midheaven or Medium Coeli (MC) is the traditional indicator of career in
the horoscope. It is the highest point in a chart and indicates the highest that the
individual can attain in their live. The Midheaven shows where they want to aim
at. It shows their reputation in life. It shows how the world sees them.
Gemini
The twins are clearly two people or twins.
This placement indicates you may have two vocations on the go at one time. It
adds flexibility to your vocation.
Sagittarius
The archer symbolism has a man’s upper body and a horse’s lower body.
This placement indicates that you are torn between being grounded but able to
run fast and far and shooting for your dream as symbolized by the archer’s
arrow.
Capricorn
Capricorn’s symbolism is the sea-goat which has a fish or whale tail and a
mountain goat’s forequarters.
This suggests you have a hidden strong flexibility but use it under control by
taking small steps inexorably upwards.
Pisces
The two fish in astrology are tethered and each one faces in the opposite
direction.
If your oriental planet is here it suggests you want to go in two directions but
will compromise (as you must, being joined) but perhaps you are looking over
your shoulder at what might have been.
Libra
If your oriental planet is in the sign of the scales you may give in to your
partner’s dreams (or demands).
The Planets When Oriental
The Planets
The planets are the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn,
Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.
We also look at Chiron, and Eris
The Moon
Astronomy
The Moon is a natural satellite of our planet. It revolves around the Earth at
almost every twenty-seven and a third days. There are thirteen revolutions of the
Moon around the Earth each year. The Moon is almost always oriental each
month before the New Moon perfects.
The Moon is likely to be in the Balsamic phase or the Last Quarter phase and
less often the Disseminating phase or the Full Moon phase.
Lunar nodes
The Moon’s path around the Earth is tilted at an angle of 5° to the plane of the
ecliptic. As the Moon orbits each month it crosses over the plane of the ecliptic
twice, once going north and once going south.
The two intersections of the Moon’s path and the plane of the ecliptic are known
as nodes or more commonly Moon’s nodes. There is a north node (when the
Moon is moving north) and a south node (when the Moon is moving south).
These are generally referred to as the nodes.
Note: All planets have a node as they also move north and south in their paths
around the Sun.
Time for the precession of the Moon’s nodes is 18.59 years or 19°21’ degrees
per year.
Solar eclipses
When the Sun moves near either of the Moon’s nodes and is nearing the New
Moon there is the possibility of a solar eclipse. This type of eclipse can be total
or partial. Depending on how close the Sun is to the nodes.
During a total solar eclipse the Sun, Moon and nodes are extremely close. Solar
eclipses happen twice each year and six months apart. One eclipse conjunct the
north node and one eclipse conjunct the south node.
The Phases of the Moon
There are eight phases of the Moon. Each phase begins 45° after the last. All
phases make a hard aspect to the Sun and are in the eighth harmonic.
Waxing Moon
The new Moon phase is from the conjunction to the semi-square.
The crescent phase is from the semi-square to the square.
The first quarter phase is from the square to the sesquiquadrate.
The gibbous phase is from the sesquiquadrate to the opposition.
Waning Moon
The full Moon phase is from the opposition to the sesquiquadrate.
The disseminating phase is from the sesquiquadrate to the square.
The last quarter phase is from the square to the semi-square.
The balsamic phase is from the semi-square o the conjunction.
Mercury Oriental
“In thought, word and deed.”
Astronomy
One in three people have Mercury as their oriental planet. Due to Mercury’s
close proximity to the Sun it can only be at a maximum distance of 28° in
longitude from the Sun. Therefore Mercury can only make the Ptolemaic aspect
of the conjunction to the Sun.
When Mercury is moving direct it has the flavor of Gemini. Alternatively when
Mercury is retrograde it has the flavor of Virgo.
Mercury as tribune
Those born with Mercury as the eastern planet are inclined towards having their
life well thought out with planned action and taking the known path. When
Mercury rises before the Sun it suggests this individual thinks first and acts later.
Those with Mercury oriental could be considered dexterous and a
conversationalist.
They can be used as a mouthpiece and spokesperson for others or under stress as
a gossip.
Schooling emphasizes the Mercurial talents of reading, writing and arithmetic
otherwise known as the three R’s.
What they say about Mercury oriental people:
- “He’s a hand’s on guy.”
- “He can speak on my behalf.”
- “Give him a hand.”
- “He’s good with his hands”
- “You’ve got to hand it to him”
- “Let me introduce my agent”
Chart overview
Braille’s natal chart has Mercury oriental in Capricorn in the second house.
Mercury is 9°13’ from the Sun, and with our orb of eight degrees, is just missing
the conjunction.
The Midheaven sign is Virgo so Mercury rules the Midheaven and the tenth
house as well.
Mercury is trine to the Midheaven which is the only Ptolemaic aspect. In this
position Mercury may even be considered unaspected. (I wouldn’t count the
trine to the south node as it is not a planet). This chart is a bucket shape.
The chart rulers are Mars and Pluto as Scorpio is on the Ascendant.
The eyes are in the dominion of Mercury as pairs in the body.
Mercury rules the eyes and fingers. You read Braille by running your fingertips
over the raised dots on the page. This tactile language was originally created by
Braille as he tooled the leather with an awl. Perhaps the same awl that took out
his eye in the first place.
Venus Oriental
“For the love of money...” Timothy 6:10
Astronomy
Venus is an inferior planet whose orbit lies between the Earth and the Sun. Due
to the close proximity of Venus to the Sun in the zodiac it is found to be oriental
in one in five birth charts. Venus when oriental can be either direct or retrograde.
As its greatest elongation east or west Venus can only be at a maximum
longitude distance of 47° from the Sun. This means that Venus can only make
the Ptolemaic aspect of the conjunction with the Sun.
The planet Venus in direct motion has the flavor of Libra. Venus moving
retrograde has the flavor of Taurus.
Venus as Tribune
There is fragrance forestalling the person with Venus oriental. The love of
money colors their actions. There is the law of attraction in play here where
things just come to the native.
Other people like the Venus oriental person and may consider them to be one of
the “beautiful people” of the world. Thus they may readily receive gifts of love,
money and favors.
In a man’s chart Venus suggests his wife or romantic partner. In the oriental
position it indicates that he wants a woman with style, beauty and assets
(whatever that may mean to him). He will perhaps want a woman with social
connections and one who can “open doors” for him.
What they say when Venus is oriental:
- “Easy on the eye.”
- “Smells good.”
- “You’ll like her.”
- “She’s a looker.”
They often have a song, personalized note paper and money.
Venus as a vocational indicator
These people have the potential to benefit financially from their vocation. They
are often required to work on valuable things or that which they perceive as
having value.
They are an asset in the company and generally easy to get on with. Venus
oriental people appear gracious and have attractive personalities. They may be
people pleasers which can be to the good or not depending on the industry.
Taurean skills
- Money
- Accounts/credit
- Acquisitions
- Production
- Assets
- Appreciation
Libran skills
- Diplomacy and tact
- Social skills
- Front of house/ reception
- Human Resources and Public Relations
- Finesse
- Give and take
Venus careers
Accountant, aesthetician, art dealer, artist, auctioneer, appraiser, acquisitions
manager, baker, banker, bee keeper, building manager, buyer, chocolatier, civil
engineer, credit manager, crop sprayer, diplomat, farmer, fashion designer,
financier, florist, interior decorator, hairdresser, human resources, jeweler, judge,
landlord, landscaper, land owner, lawyer, liaison manager, make-up artist,
management, mediator, merchant banker, negotiator, nephrologist, perfumer,
property developer, public relations, singer, stockbroker, throat surgeon,
vineyard owner, wedding planner and wedding singer.
Mars Oriental
“Actions speak louder than words.”
Mars careers
Activist, agitator, arms dealer, athlete, blood donor, butcher, chain saw operator,
competitor, consultant, construction worker, driver, entrepreneur, explorer,
fencer (swordsman), fireman, fireworks maker, front men, head hunter, hunter,
ironmonger, karate instructor, leader, metalworker, mercenary, nail gun operator,
new product development, needlewoman, promoter, producer, product
demonstrator, propagandist, pugilist, publicist, pyro-technician, rocket scientist,
steelworker, toolmaker, salesman, sniper, surgeon and soldier.
Jupiter Oriental
“Reach for the sky.”
Astronomy
Jupiter is the largest planet in the visible solar system. Jupiter takes around
twelve years to orbit the Sun. Jupiter is oriental 5% of the time. When Jupiter is
oriental it is usually in direct motion. Jupiter rules the sign of Sagittarius the
centaur and co-rules Pisces the fish.
Jupiter as tribune
The Jupiter oriental person is announced by a press release perhaps on an arrow,
on a blimp full of gas or hot air. They give the impression of what used to be
called a ‘wide boy.’ Opportunities open up for them.
They broadcast. They are able to harness growth and optimism and have a
breadth of life force.
This person may pray before acting. The cavalry goes first. The role played out
is impressive at best and wind baggy obnoxious at worst.
What they say when Jupiter is oriental
- “We have great expectations of him.”
- “Jolly good guy.”
- “He will go far.”
- “To be frank he...”
- “The guy with the accent...”
Jupiter vocations
Adventurer, archer, blacksmith, broadcaster, balloonist, cartoonist, clergyman,
cleric, clown, comic, equestrian, explorer, faith healer, foreign affairs, growth
management, import/export agent, interpreter, jockey, journeyman, lecturer,
philanthropist, philosopher, preacher, priest, printer, promoter, publisher,
teacher, transportation (air), university professor and world traveler.
People you may know with Jupiter oriental:
Albert Einstein, Gerhardus Mercator, Richard Nixon and J. K. Rowling.
Chart example: Gerardus Mercator, 6:00am, 5th March 1512, Saint. Niklaas,
Belgium.
Jupiter oriental rules ascendant and Midheaven .
Mercator was an adventurer, explorer and cartographer who invented the
Mercator display for the world maps and how to display a spherical map onto a
flat plane as in the atlases we use today.
Saturn Oriental
“Time and tide wait for no man.”
Astronomy
Saturn is oriental 5% of the time. Saturn is the last of the visible planets and
rules Capricorn and co-rules Aquarius. Saturn spends two and a half years in
each sign.
Saturn as tribune
Those with Saturn as the eastern planet are cautious and like to master their
actions first. They prefer the old tried and tested methods for presenting
themselves. There is much concern regarding their public status and keeping
‘face’. Their reputation forestalls them.
Saturn oriental has patience for the long game and so they will bide their time.
These people make good ‘backers’ and will stay for the long haul. Well known
seniors often have Saturn oriental.
Uranus Oriental
“What’s new?”
Astronomy
Uranus as the first of the outer planets was discover by William Herschel.
Uranus is the only outer planet in the decade 2011 to 2020 that is actually
oriental and retrograde this occured during August to October 2016.
I suspect that the children born at this time will have incredible unique and
unusual lives.
Uranus as tribune
This is surely the most eccentric heralding a person can have. Their life appears
exciting. This person may well consult their astrologer before taking action.
If the Sun is conjunct Uranus these people act out their self-expression. It can be
difficult to merge these two energies.
Uranian vocations
Amnesty International person, astronomer, astrologer, chemical engineer,
computers, electricians and electronics, Friends unlimited, Face book, group
work, human rights activist, internet service provider, inventor, microwave
technician, nuclear physicist, patents officer, power generation, radio, renewable
energy, revolutionary, rocket scientist, scientist, social worker, space flight,
telephone technician, TV technicians, temp, the United Nations and wind turbine
technology.
People you may know with Uranus oriental include:
Richard Branson, Hugo Chavez, Madonna and Donald Trump
Example chart details: Richard Branson, 18 July 1950, 7:00am, Blackheath,
England. Uranus oriental.
Neptune Oriental
“Through a glass darkly.”
Astronomy
Neptune is the last of the gas giants and is the last planet before Pluto. Neptune
rules Pisces.
Neptune has been passing through Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and
Pisces during the past fifty years. Those charts cast since 1960 with the Sun in
Libra, Virgo, Leo or Cancer will not have Neptune as the oriental planet.
Neptune as tribune
This person may not be clearly perceived by others and two people describing
the Neptune oriental person may have entirely different perceptions of the
person and not be able to define the individual. Can be perceptive before acting.
They develop intuition on what to do and they may even give off an illusion that
they are doing something when in fact they are not. May pray or believe in
spiritual guidance before acting. Their announcement is on an advertising
billboard.
They may have a signature tune. There is the impression of the person having an
atmosphere with Neptune oriental. Embracing, visionary and can grasp things
through the fog. They are alluring and glamorous with emergence. Spiritual is of
the essence. Incense.
What they say about Neptune oriental people:
“I got the impression...”
“He was here a moment ago.”
“Has a signature tune.”
“He has a vibe.”
Pluto Oriental
“From the womb to the tomb.”
Astronomy
Pluto is the last planet to be discovered which the astrologers have given a sign
to rule namely the sign of Scorpio the scorpion. Other planets discovered after
Pluto have not had such a luxury like Chiron, Eris and Sedna.
In the past fifty years Pluto has been passing through the signs of Virgo, Libra,
Scorpio, Sagittarius and Capricorn. Charts cast since 1960 with the Sun in Leo,
Cancer, Gemini, Taurus or Aries will not have Pluto as the oriental planet.
Pluto as tribune
The Pluto oriental person re-invents themselves and can even turn into someone
else. This is of particular concern to those of the Pluto in Leo generation who
may want a better background to take with them into the future. Those with
Pluto in Leo will virtually rewrite history or their personal history to show
themselves in a better light, or in a Leo theatre scenario, to have a better
background from which to act.
They can cast off a past life as if it did not exist. People with Pluto oriental will
kill off the difficult history they may have. An example of this is those who may
have a criminal record or a drug habit that you will never know about.
They present themselves in the reborn background and the associated friends to
support it. It is almost as though they make their life up until a certain point
extinct.
They hob knob with the big wigs and powerful men and women. Their prestige
may also come from associating with the right people who themselves have the
fame or power.
Pluto skills:
- Researches.
- Delves, dives, mines.
- Plunders (money and sex).
- Flushes out.
- De-clutters systems.
- Exposes.
- Insures.
- Reclaims.
- Debt collection.
Pluto careers
Archaeologist, born-again baptismalist, crime scene investigator, coroner,
counterfeiter, dictator, director, drain cleaner, geologist, grave digger,
gynecologist, human resources, investment manager, insurance assessor,
magnetic engineer, mortgage and loans consultant, midwife, mining and
minerals, mortuary attendant, obstetrician, oil refinery person, policeman,
procurement manager (corporate), psychic, rejuvenator (spa), researcher,
scientist, sperm donor, spy, surrogate mother, tax assessor, taxidermist,
toxicologist, treasure hunter, undertaker, underwriter and urologist.
Chiron Oriental
“God helps those who help themselves.”
Astronomy
Chiron is considered a planet in astrology although NASA says it is a comet. It is
not an asteroid. It is known as a bridging planet because it lies between the orbits
of Saturn and Uranus. Thus Chiron can sometimes be a visible planet and
sometimes a outer planet.
Chiron as tribune
These people will usually have a mentor in life and they play the part of the
protégé until they themselves become the mentor. They will seek expert advice
on all aspects of their life. They will consult specialists and advisors all the time.
What they say about Chiron oriental people:
“If she were here she could help.”
“I feel better just talking to her”
“We need her around”
“She will understand”
Chiron skills:
- Teaches.
- Employee training.
- Therapists and healers.
- Works at a shelter.
- A key person.
Chiron Careers:
Key-card company access person, first aid trainer, locksmith, guru, mentor,
nurse, teacher, paramedic, physiotherapist, psychiatrist, psychologist,
rehabilitation worker and therapist.
People you may know with Chiron oriental include:
Charles Darwin, Galileo and Abraham Lincoln.
Chart details: Galileo, 16 February 1564, 4:09pm. Pisa, Italy. Chiron oriental.
What about Eris?
“Hell hath no fury as a woman scorned.”
Astronomy
Eris was discovered in 2005 and is classified as a dwarf planet. It is found to be
over twice the distance from the Sun as Pluto. Eris slowly moves through the
zodiac as it has an orbital period of about 550 years.
In 1928 Eris crossed the celestial equator moving north and entered Aries. Those
with the Sun in Aries, may easily have Eris as their oriental planet and possibly
and some people with a Taurean Sun may have Eris as their oriental planet. In
both cases the birth charts have to be constructed to check if Eris is oriental or
not.
All individuals with the Sun in the other signs and born in the last century cannot
have Eris oriental. Eris is presently in the later degrees of Aries.
Only people still alive and with the Sun in Aries or Taurus have the opportunity
to have Eris as the oriental planet in their chart.
Astrological meaning
Eris shows areas of strife and discord within the chart. It is the basic struggle for
survival. The female warrior in each of us is suggested by our Eris placement. It
is the militant feminist. Eris shows where we are damaged in some way.
Things can be Eridian.
I still need to find the silver lining for Eris.
Eris as tribune
With Eris oriental you will be a bit of a scrapper. Women with Eris oriental are
go-getters who like to beat the other ladies to the post. Men with Eris oriental
express subtle competition with women and may push back as a matter of
course..
Eris as a vocational indicator
Eris has no sign rulership and so cannot be the ruler of the Midheaven and
therefore if Eris is oriental it presents another option for people as the vocational
indicator.
Those with Eris oriental tend to have their Sun in Aries or Taurus. Eris oriental
people make good team players by participating in competition amongst co-
worker that can stir others to reach for great things. They do well with big
carrots dangling in front of them.
Eris oriental people strive for the Employee of the month award or related
trophies. They actively support and champion those who want to get ahead even
if that person surpasses the Eris oriental individual.
This person will have your back. They work well directing what is expected of
the employees and make sure there is a united company brand. Eris oriental
people will take one for the team. Eris oriental escells at any mission impossible.
Houses overview
There are twelve houses in every chart numbered from one to twelve starting at
the ascendant and going anti-clockwise from the first house to the twelfth house.
There are many different ways of dividing the chart into the twelve houses and
some house systems are Placidus (used in the book) Koch, Equal,
Regiomontanus, Whole Sign, Porphyry to name a few.
Not all houses are created equal. Some houses are naturally stronger than others
like the angular houses which are the first, fourth, seventh and tenth houses.
Conversely and some houses are naturally weaker than others namely the cadent
houses which are the third, sixth, ninth and twelfth houses.
In many house systems like Placidus each house can be a different size by
zodiacal longitude either wide or narrow. Houses opposite each other are equal
in width.
A house strength is measured by its tenants or the planets in that house, the ruler
of the sign on the cusp of the house and the planetary rulers condition.
Example: Taurus on the cusp of a house has Venus as the house ruler because
Venus rules the sign of Taurus.
Houses can be very wide (larger than thirty degrees) and engulf a sign
completely so there can sometimes be three signs associated with that house.
Example: Taurus on the cusp then Gemini in the house and then Cancer on the
cusp of the next sign. In this case one house spans over three signs, one wholly
in the middle of the house and part of a sign at the beginning and the end of the
house. The central sign is known as an intercepted sign.
When there are two wide houses there will be two narrow houses. In this
instance of having a narrow houses the same sign can be on the cusp of two
adjacent houses.
Vocational indicator
Planets in the first house can be square to the Midheaven which needs to be
noted if it is the oriental planet. This aspect will give strength to the oriental
planet and reinforce the tenth house cusp themes of career and reputation as
shown by the sign on the Midheaven and its ruler. Although this hard aspect may
not be easy to handle and integrate in their life as the square gives internal
dilemmas. Things may have to be grappled to the mat.
Tribune
When the oriental planet is in the second house it inclines towards valuing their
tributes or forward press. They often will cultivate a good impression once
theyare aware of the oriental planet and what it says about them.
Vocational indicator
On the vocation side this person is usually highly valued and generally gets paid
exactly what they are worth. Their assessment and valuation attributes are strong
with a keen awareness between the concepts of cost and price. Focus is on
earnings and not necessarily job satisfaction. The philosophy here is that you are
what you earn and those with the most stuff at the end win.
This person sees their vocation as an asset.
If the Sun is in the second house along with the oriental planet it brings the
spotlight to the self-worth, values and financial affairs.
If the Sun is in the third house and the oriental planet is in the second house
there is the impression of greater wealth than may be the case.
Planets in the second house can be trine to the Midheaven which is an aspect of
ease and flow. This position suggests that the oriental planet and the Midheaven
are both in compatible elements (fire, earth, air or water) which greatly supports
the two working well together.
Also note the sign on the second house cusp as it may again be in the same
element in which the Midheaven is found.
The three career houses of second (money earned), sixth house (job) and tenth
(career) are often ruled by the signs in the same element.
Tribune
The oriental planet in the fourth house suggests the person will be promoted and
lauded by their family. They will probably be better known at home and in their
own country rather than overseas or internationally. They may even have a name
which contains the country, state or town’s name from which they originate.
Vocational indicators
With the oriental planet in the fourth house it suggests someone who gets their
family to make connections for them. They too work at promoting their family
members even with nepotism. Vocational skills may be in working for a
foundation with a fourth house oriental planet.
The oriental planet can be conjunct the IC here and depending on the closeness
to the 4th house cusp will be placed in opposition to the Midheaven and so the
traditional indicator of the career. This can be a difficult placement for the
oriental planet.
Vocation
The oriental planet when in the sixth house is concerned with the job at hand and
the daily tasks. This placement inclines the person to be a good worker. They
will be an employee who can work well under a boss. They make a good
employee as they accept their position in the hierarchy.
A sixth house oriental planet will support the career as indicated by the
Midheaven’s sign and house.
This is a placement of the good employee and someone who will toe the party
line and not rock the boat at work. They are focused and in line with the tenth
house.
The cusp of the sixth house, if the same element as the tenth, will again align the
individual with their Midheaven indicated career. Finding the Oriental planet
here reinforces this in the chart.
Any planet in the sixth house has something to say about the job, trade or service
they have to offer.
Vocation
Career wise the seventh house oriental person will usually have a partner for
business. You may not easily spot the partner but they are likely to be there.
When conjunct the descendant the oriental planet shows someone who is very
aware of their partner’s support of their career. This is the placement that
suggests “Behind every successful man there is a woman” or vice versa.
If the oriental planet is square to the Midheaven it can indicate someone who is
pushy and will try to get things done at work. This is a good thing as it is
through the squares of a chart that thinsg can get done and progress made.
Vocational indicator
The vocational skills, in this case, incline the person towards work that others do
not want to do. You may hear “It’s a dirty job but some one has to do it” which
is a likely vocation for this person.
Not everyone visibly pushes at their vocation but the eighth house oriental
person will keep going in the background to achieve quiet success.
Vocational indicators
If the oriental planet is conjunct the Midheaven then it inclines towards
supporting the career and finding an a vocation that aligns with their philosophy.
This is a good position for the oriental planet in any chart.
An outdoorsy vocation appeals as they do not want to be stuck in an office all
day.
Vocation may be cosmopolitan in nature.
Publishing as a career is favored by the ninth house placement of the oriental
planet.
Tribune
The tribune in the tenth house suggests one who publically blows their own
trumpet. They get introduced by those in high places and movers and shakers.
Vocational indicator
This placement reinforces the drive for achievement, honors and status required
by this person.
If the oriental planet is conjunct the Midheaven the oriental planet has a
powerful placement indeed. This person can achieve lots in life. They actually
like their career and it fits well with them. It is a very favorable position for the
oriental planet from the point of view as vocational indicator.
Tribune
The individual with the eleventh house oriental planet can easily be introduced
by friends and associates. Their friends may very well speak up for them.
Contacts are made at the book club, golf club or other social setting.
Vocational indicator
If the Sun is in the twelfth house it suggest someone who may not easily put
themself forward and this may seriously hold them back in life.
However if the Sun is in the eleventh house it acts as a saving grace and will
present the person as sociable and concerned with friends and the environment
or whatever cause is of the moment.
Vocational indicator
If the Sun is in the first house and the oriental planet is in the twelfth house then
the individual may not use the qualities of the oriental planet at all. As a first
house Sun is strong in its own right.
When you come across charts like this (where the Sun is in the first and the
oriental planet is in the twelfth house) it is important to point out to them the
features of their oriental planet so they can begin to incorporate them into their
personality.
Chart Shape
Chart shapes refer to the position of the planets inside the circle. Here we are not
talking about the chart wheel being round as in western astrology and being
square as in Vedic and Indian astrology. We are discussing the shapes the
planets make within the circle of the charts.
Planets to include when determining chart shape are the Sun, the Moon,
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Do not count
Chiron, the nodes, the vertex or the part of fortune.
Bowl shaped charts
A bowl is formed when all the planets are in one hemisphere and within an
opposition aspect.
If the oriental planet is the cutting planet in a bowl it will rise first and gains
weight.
Social planets
If Saturn or Jupiter is the natal oriental planet then you have a choice between
transits or progressions.
If either Saturn or Jupiter is retrograde (or stationing retrograde) in the birth
chart then the progressions are indicated. If either are direct (or stationing direct)
in the birth chart then transits are indicated.
Personal planets
If the Moon, Mercury, Venus or Mars is oriental at birth then progressions will
have a more important effect in the forecasting for you.
Daily energy
The energy of each day is different. The mood is set by the Moon and I have
found the tone of the day is influenced by the transiting oriental planet.
The planet which rises each day before the Sun is the transiting oriental planet
and is the harbinger for the main act of the day that is the Sun. The oriental
planet is similar the comedienne who warms up an audience before the main act.
As in entertainment some comics (or oriental planets) have better lines than
others.
Sunrise, sunset
I have always followed the Sun. I discovered that many years spent in Africa as I
watched sunsets sipping sun-downers and cheering the Sun as it slipped away
was not wasted time. Now I live in Canada in an east-facing apartment and I’m
still a keen solar observer.
I make a point of seeing the Sun rise and take photos. On the vista of my
cityscape it is easy to track the solstice points against the backdrop of
skyscrapers. I am an early bird and enjoy being in tune with each day as it
dawns. Sometimes I can spot the transiting oriental planet. This is definitely the
case if it is the Moon, then Venus, maybe Mercury and on rare occasions Mars,
Jupiter or Saturn.
Mind the gap
On average each thirty degrees of longitude which rises on the ascendant equals
two hours in time. This depends on your latitude and the time of year.
The further the oriental planet is from the Sun in longitude the wider the gap. If
it rises long before the Sun and we have an opportunity to view it, this position
provides it with more time to make its presence felt each day. Which results in
the oriental planet having more time to set the tone for the day.
When the oriental planet is fresh from an exact conjunction to the Sun it
struggles to make an impression. When it is further than the conjunction but still
under the beams it has slightly more presence.
If the transiting oriental planet is more than seventeen degrees from the Sun,
visible and is free of the Sun’s influence, only then can this special planet be
used as a guide for the day.
When the transiting oriental planet is the same as your natal oriental planet
If it is the same as your natal planet it is a good time for in terms that you can re
align yourself with your oriental planet during this time.
The planet is introducing you to the world and it is a time of your to introduce
yourself to the world in line with the natal promise of your planets oriental
planet.
Example: If you have Uranus oriental and transiting Uranus is oriental as well
then it is your time to push on the vocation front for example:
- Expect new insights that will re align the path for your vocation.
- You may read a book at this time, or meet someone who can shed light on the
vocation path.
- There may be something you keep going back to as shown by the natal oriental
planet.
- Your name is spoken amongst others before you arrive.
- Unspoken promotion.
- Your calling card needs refreshing.
Look out for the same aspect (conjunction, square etc.) that is in your natal chart
Option 1
The Sun will overtake the occidental planet and form a conjunction and then
there will be a new progressed oriental planet. Or, the progressed oriental planet
(pop) can close the conjunction to the Sun. This may happen by direct motion
from the Moon, Mercury or Venus or where the Sun catches up and passes a
slower moving planet.
Option 2
The oriental planet will be overtaken by a faster moving planet forming a
conjunction with the oriental planet and so a different planet will become the
progressed oriental planet. This will occur first by the planet next in line and
actually rising before the natal oriental planet.
In all charts the progressed Moon will at some time become the progressed
oriental planet beginning at some time in the life then continuing at thirty year
intervals. This is caused by the progressed Moon’s thirty year cycle through
every chart.
Depending on the planetary alignments at birth, in some cases the oriental planet
may never change by progression (except by the progressed Moon) and then
revert back to the original natal oriental planet.
A close look at each individual’s secondary progressions over their lifetime is
sometimes required. Someone with a changing progressed oriental planet shows
they are a person with a strong focus in life
Electional charts
An electional chart is a chart cast for a time in the future when you want to do
something like get marries or start a business.
In an election to marry the oriental planet suggest the “Save the date” card and
invitation showing the theme and colors scheme for the event.
In an election to start a business the oriental planet suggests the nature of the
business.
With electional charts you can carefully pick and choose to get the exact oriental
planet that you want for the venture. Bear in mind that for marriages and
business start up the start chart will be the birth chart for the marriage or
business and the influences of the chart and the oriental planet in that chart will
be in effect for the life of the venture.
Mundane Charts
Mundane charts deal with countries and cities of the world.
The oriental planet in mundane charts indicates how the rest of the world views
the citizens of that country and the first impressions of the people.
The oriental planet here suggests the image of the country as seen by the world.
Conclusion
“Go west, I mean east, young man.”
The oriental planet is not the first thing you look at in a chart.
You need some ability in your astrological interpretations before analyzing the
oriental planet and being able to blend it into your analysis of a natal chart.
As a career indicator the oriental planet offers you another route to the vocation
that may not be immediately apparent by the usual career indicators of the sixth
and tenth houses and their rulers.
This is all important if you agree that we all are trying to get on in life and
follow our life path as suggested by the natal chart.
After you have mastered the basics of chart interpretation, which lets face it is an
ongoing learning process for the eternal astrology student, then you can look at
special topics in astrology as in the Oriental Planet.
Initial Hypothesis
The oriental planet and its aspect to the Sun indicated the vocational backdrop
(for example, all industries have personal assistants and their oriental planet is
often Mercury).
That the Oriental Planet aspect to the Sun may have indicated more than the
actual planet itself.
The research so far has shown that:
It seems the Oriental Planet will be or aspect the planet which indicates the
vocation.
That the Oriental Planet usually makes several aspects to other planets in the
birth chart which indicates a few avenues through which to express the vocation.
Ongoing Research
This exciting research into the full meaning of the oriental planet is ongoing. So
far it has returned results different to those originally expected.
Does this mean that the principle of quantum theory (where the act of studying
something causes it to change) is in play? Probably not, but rather that
assumptions made do not hold. This says more about undertaking careful
research than anything else and the need for the researcher to keep an open
mind.
References
Below is a selection of those whose oriental planet (or aspects from their oriental
planet to another planet in their chart) by its nature and energies pertain to, or is
associated with, their known vocation.
Chefs
Moon is oriental or aspects the oriental planet
Julia Child - Neptune oriental square Moon wide.
Keith Floyd- Venus oriental.
Nigella Lawson- Saturn oriental square Moon wide.
Jamie Oliver - Chiron oriental trine Moon.
Wolfgang Puck - Uranus oriental opposition Moon (wide).
Gordon Ramsey - Venus oriental sextile Moon.
Rachel Ray- Mars oriental semi-square Moon (wide).
Martha Stewart - Pluto oriental trine Moon.
Note: we need a good birth time for Moon’s position.
Writers and authors
Mercury is oriental or aspects the oriental planet.
Stephen King- Saturn oriental sextile Mercury.
Tom Clancy - Mars oriental conjoined Mercury.
William Shakespeare - Mercury oriental.
Ernest Hemingway - Chiron oriental conjoined Mercury.
John Steinbeck - Mercury oriental.
Dr. Seuss - Mercury oriental.
Charlotte Bronte - Moon oriental semi square Mercury.
J.K. Rowling - Jupiter oriental sextile Mercury (wide).
Ian Fleming - Moon oriental semi square Mercury.
Psychiatrists
Mercury or Pluto are oriental or aspect the oriental planet.
Carl Gustav Jung - Venus oriental conjunct Mercury.
Sigmund Freud - Pluto oriental no aspect to Mercury.
Abraham Maslow - Saturn oriental no aspect to Mercury.
R.D. Laing - Venus oriental sextile Mercury.
Dr. Phil McGraw - Venus oriental semi square Mercury, Venus conjunct Pluto .
Dr. Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammar) - Moon oriental conjunct Mercury, Moon
opposition Pluto.
Ivan Pavlov - Jupiter oriental semi-square Mercury (wide).
Artists
Venus and Neptune are oriental or aspect the oriental planet.
Caravaggio - Venus oriental square Neptune.
Paul Cezanne - Mercury oriental semi sextile Venus and Mercury semisextile
Neptune.
Edgar Degas - Jupiter oriental square Neptune.
Francisco de Goya - Venus oriental square Neptune.
Wassily Kandinsky - Venus oriental trine Neptune..
David Hockney - Chiron oriental square Neptune.
Michelangelo - Mars oriental trine Neptune.
Claude Monet - Mars oriental sesquiquadrate Neptune, Mars square Venus.
Henry Moore - Neptune oriental square Venus.
Pablo Picasso - Venus oriental - no aspect to Neptune.
Raphael - Venus oriental square Neptune.
Rembrandt - Mercury oriental - no aspect to Neptune or Venus.
Vincent Van Gogh - Venus oriental - no aspect to Neptune.
Politicians
Saturn is oriental or aspects the oriental planet.
Richard Nixon - Jupiter oriental quincunx Saturn.
Tony Blaire - Mercury oriental opposition Saturn.
Bill Clinton - Pluto oriental conjoined Saturn.
Hillary Clinton - Neptune oriental quintile Saturn.
Jimmy Carter - Mercury oriental - no aspect to Saturn.
George W. Bush - Uranus oriental - no aspect to Saturn.
H.W. Bush - Mercury oriental trine Saturn..
Fidel Castro - Mercury oriental square Saturn.
David Cameron - Venus oriental - no aspect to Saturn.
Winston Churchill - Mercury square Saturn.
Hugo Chavez - Uranus oriental square Saturn (wide).
Gerald Ford - Pluto oriental - no aspect to Saturn.
Stephen Harper - Mercury oriental square Saturn.
Adolf Hitler - Mercury oriental trine Saturn (wide).
John F. Kennedy - Jupiter oriental sextile Saturn.
Abraham Lincoln - Moon oriental - no aspect to Saturn.
Barack Obama - Mercury oriental opposite Saturn.
Nicolas Sarkozy - Venus oriental semi sextile Saturn.
Margaret Thatcher - Mars oriental - no aspect to Saturn.
George Washington - Mercury oriental sextile Saturn.
Astrologers
Uranus is oriental or aspects the oriental planet.
Evangeline Adams - Mars oriental quincunx Uranus.
Robert Blaschke - Mercury oriental trine Uranus.
Margaret E. Hone - Mercury oriental semi-sextile Uranus.
Marc Edmund Jones - Saturn oriental sextile Uranus.
Richard Idemon - Jupiter oriental square Uranus.
Scientists
Uranus is oriental or aspects the oriental planet.
Marie Curie - Uranus oriental trine Sun.
Albert Einstein - Jupiter oriental opposition Uranus.
Michael Faraday - Uranus oriental.
Galileo - Uranus oriental.
Edwin Hubble - Mercury oriental - no aspects to Uranus.
Johannes Kepler - Uranus oriental.
Isaac Newton - Mercury oriental - no aspect to Uranus.
Blaise Pascal - Pluto oriental square Uranus.
Louis Pasteur - Mercury oriental conjunct Uranus conjunct Sun.
Nikola Tesla - Venus oriental - no aspect to Uranus.
James Watt - Jupiter oriental semi sextile Uranus.
Inventors
Uranus is oriental or aspects the oriental planet.
John Logie Baird - Saturn oriental sextile Uranus.
Alexander Graham Bell - Saturn oriental no aspect to Uranus.
Cockerall Christopher - Mercury oriental trine Uranus.
Thomas Edison - Mercury oriental no aspect to Uranus.
Henry Ford - Mercury oriental no aspect to Uranus.
Goodyear - Chiron oriental square Uranus.
Samuel Morse - Mars oriental no aspect to Uranus.
Jonas Salk - Neptune oriental opposition Uranus.
Orville Wright - Uranus oriental.
Wilbur Wright - Neptune oriental square Uranus (wide).
Composers music
Neptune is oriental or aspects the oriental planet.
Amadeus Wolfgang Mozart - Saturn oriental opposition Neptune.
Beethoven - Mercury oriental square Neptune.
Brahms - Mercury oriental square Neptune.
Chopin - Venus oriental square Neptune.
John Lennon - Mars oriental conjunct Neptune.
Paul McCartney - Mercury oriental trine Neptune.
Andrew Lloyd Webber - Mercury oriental no aspect to Neptune.
Sir Elton John - Mars oriental no aspect to Neptune.
Henry Mancini - Uranus oriental quincunx Neptune.
Igor Stravinsky - Jupiter oriental no aspect to Neptune.
Spies
Pluto is oriental or aspects the oriental planet.
Guy Burgess - Mars oriental trine Pluto.
Donald Maclean - Mercury oriental semi sextile Pluto (wide).
Kim Philby - Mercury oriental opposite Pluto.
Even pretend spies:
Pierce Brosnan - Mercury oriental square Pluto.
Daniel Craig - Mercury oriental quincunx Pluto (wide).
Sean Connery - Pluto oriental.
Timothy Dalton - Moon oriental square Pluto.
George Lazenby - Venus oriental no aspect to Pluto.
Roger Moore - Venus oriental sextile Pluto (wide)..
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