Introduction to Lunar Phases
- Written by Philip Graves - 19 Jan 2004
The cycle of the aspects formed by the Moon to the Sun from a geocentric perspective is known as the lunation cycle. It lasts on average 29 days, 12 hours, 44― minutes, a unit of time called the synodic month or lunar month, which because the Sun is also moving in direct motion through the tropical zodiac takes over two days longer than the sidereal month, which is the measure of the time the Moon takes to orbit the earth.
The lunat...
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4. Moon's Nodes as Points of Mutual Imbalance
Introduction to Lunar Nodes
- Written by Philip Graves - 23 Jan 2004
4. Moon's Nodes as Points of Mutual Imbalance
An evolvement of the second theory above holds that the South Node principles are not to be completely overthrown and discarded, but rather kept in harmonious balance with those of the North Node.
With this in mind, the South Node is seen in a more positive light as an area of personal safety and security, w...
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Applying And Separating Aspects
Many astrologers distinguish between the effects of applying aspects, where the faster-moving factor was getting closer to achieving the exact aspect with the slower-moving one, and will have reached it after the moment of birth; and separating ones, where the exact aspect had already happened before birth and the faster-moving factor was therefore moving further away from the slower one. Astrologers mostly believe that applying aspects are stronger in their effects than separating ones, a...
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Introduction to Lunar Nodes
- Written by Philip Graves - 23 Jan 2004
What are Lunar Nodes?
Lunar Nodes, also called the Moon's Nodes, are the points where the Moon's orbit of the Earth intersects the celestial ecliptic - the narrow band of space described by the Earth's orbit around the Sun. The points in the Moon's orbital cycle where it crosses the ecliptic are of particular astrological importance, bringing the Earth-Moon system into line with the solar system, and so relati...
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Lot of Basis and Lord of the Basis
Work in progress by Philip Graves - 6 Apr 2004
The Lot of Basis is found for both diurnal and nocturnal figures by measuring the nearer distance in degrees between the Lots of Fortune and Spirit, and adding this to the Ascendant. Valens regards both the Lot of Spirit and the Lot of Basis, considered together with their Lords, as supplementary indications of fortune and notability which can act as a supporting influence to the indications of the Lot of Fortune, for good or ill, but c...
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Lord of the Acquisition
Work in progress by Philip Graves - 6 Apr 2004
The Lord of the Acquisition or the Lord of the Fortune in an angular whole-sign house or in direct motion, but without essential dignity, will reduce success, particularly if in aspect to malefics. But if with either Lord thus placed there are additionally benefics in an angular whole-sign house and in direct motion and oriental, the individual will attain brilliance and esteem; while if there are benefics in a succeedent whole-sign hou...
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The Acquisition
Work in progress by Philip Graves - 6 Apr 2004
Acquisition is particularly favoured when the Acquisition (the 11th lot-house) is conjunct or in aspect to benefics; and the nature of the experience of acquisition and giving is in accordance with the significations of the aspected planets concerned. Thus, the Moon and Mercury cause changefulness in belongings and money; Mars brings losses and waste, but the possibility if Mars is well placed of acquisition through violence and theft; ...
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Lot Houses
Work in progress by Philip Graves - 6 Apr 2004
In ancient Greek astrology, the Lot of Fortune was commonly used as an Ascendant or horoskopos, and the sign in which it fell was treated as the first whole-sign house of twelve lot houses. Vettius Valens regards the Lot of Fortune and its squares as being the 'genethliacal pivot points' (the key points affecting the individual geniture) as compared with the usual horoscopic Ascendant and other angles being 'cosmic pivot poi...
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Luminary Rulers and Bound Rulers of the Lot of Fortune
Work in progress by Philip Graves - 6 Apr 2004
Luminary Rulers and Bound Rulers of the Lot of Fortune
According to Firmicus Maternus, in addition to the Lord of the Fortune, the domicile or bound ruler of the Moon (for nocturnal figures) or Sun (for diurnal ones) serves as an indicator of matters pertaining to the Lot of Fortune. If essentially or accidentally dignified by sign or house placement, and in aspect to the Lot of Fortune, it brings good luck, especially if also...
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Lord of Spirit
Work in progress by Philip Graves - 6 Apr 2004
The Lord of Spirit being in the same sign as the Lot of Fortune, or in the 10th whole-sign Lot House (from the Lot of Fortune), makes for 'brilliant and notable' individuals.
Individuals having the Lords of the Fortune and Spirit both in their own houses (those containing the Lots over which they are Lords), and oriental (rising before the Sun), and in aspect to the Sun and Moon, are destined to be notable and estimabl...
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Aspects to the Lot of Spirit
Work in progress by Philip Graves - 6 Apr 2004
The Sun conjunct the Lot of Spirit, and in sect, renders the individual dear to many, estimable and graceful; but if out of sect, fortune will come later following times of adversity.
Mercury conjunct the Lot of Spirit, oriental, and in aspect to benefics posited in places ruled by the Moon, brings the potential of erudition, good fortune from teaching and writing, dearness to many, and deemed worth of repute, honours and gift...
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Lord of the Fortune
Work in progress by Philip Graves - 6 Apr 2004
Happiness is to be derived from fields of activity signified by the planet that is the Lord (almuten) of the degree occupied by the Lot of Fortune, and especially so if it is in whole-sign conjunction with the Ascendant. Aspects to this 'Lord of the Fortune' from other planets will then affect the degree of happiness according to their benefic or malefic nature.
According to Ptolemy, the acquisition of wealth is also s...
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