A Stutter in the Twelfth-Parts

Introduction I’ve long been an advocate for the use of the twelfth-parts in astrological analysis. The twelfth-parts are divisions each zodiacal sign into twelve 2 1/2 degree segments, one for each sign of the zodiac. This mini zodiac within each … Continue reading

Twelfth-Parts and the Astrology of Profession

Professional Indicator The Hellenistic technique for finding the professional indicator is the best approach to the astrology of profession that I’ve come across. I’ve explored the technique in a series of articles on profession. In challenges in which one must … Continue reading

Excerpt on Pre-Hellenistic Use of Twelfth-Parts

Twelfth-Parts in Mesopotamia Some readers may be interested in a brief passage by historian Francesca Rochberg. Twelfth-parts were popular in Hellenistic astrology. However, they are much older than Hellenistic astrology. In the passage, Rochberg discusses the pre-Hellenistic use of twelfth-parts … Continue reading

Finding Twelfth-Parts in your head or with Morinus

What are Twelfth-Parts? Many of the articles on this site feature the use of twelfth-parts. Those unfamiliar with the twelfth-parts should check out the information I’ve provided on them starting with the introductory article on them.  In this article, we … Continue reading

Twelfth-Parts | 3. Dahmer, Turner, and Dignity Revisited

Introduction In the previous articles, I discussed the use of the twelfth-parts. These are also known as the dodecatemoria or the duads/dwads. For a review of the twelfth-parts and their use, please see the first and second article  Here and in future … Continue reading

Twelfth-Parts | 2. The Secret Second Chart

Secret Charts For, if you want to explain the entire substance of the astrological significations from the efficacy of the dodecatemories and from the terms in which they are found, you will not be mistaken; for the Babylonians attribute the … Continue reading

Twelfth-Parts | 1. Introducing the Dodecatemory of the Signs

Twelfth-Parts There is a secret key to the zodiac. Inside every zodiacal sign there are another twelve-signs. This division of the zodiac dates back to Babylonian times and was a key element of Hellenistic and early medieval astrology, but is … Continue reading

Why Use the Tropical Zodiac?

Introduction: Contentious Choices The practice of astrology is riddled with contentious choices. Which one of the dozens of house systems should you use? Do chart factors essentially represent psychological or general real-life circumstances? Does astrology work according to a physical … Continue reading

Twelve Easy Lessons for Beginners | 6. The Places (Houses)

Topics for Houses In the fourth lesson, we discussed the houses of the planets (their domiciles). The houses of the planets are the signs of the zodiac. Additionally, we looked at the notion of “stakes”. The stakes are the 1st, … Continue reading