Twelve Easy Lessons for Beginners | 5. Planetary Aspects and Configurations

But since the variety of the impulses of the soul is great, it stands to reason that we would make such an inquiry in no simple or offhand manner, but by means of many complicated observations. For indeed the differences … Continue reading

Astrology with Free Software | Valens is the Best Morinus Yet

Why Free Software? I rely on free and open source software options as much as possible in my work.  Free software has a very beneficial and democratizing effect on the practice of astrology.  I prefer free software for the site … Continue reading

Traditional Astrology of Death | Special Techniques for Length of Life

Length of Life Techniques In Hellenistic astrology, astrologers often presented special techniques for determining the length of life. The method for this determination would often differ from astrologer to astrologer. Sometimes, an astrologer might even present multiple approaches to determining … Continue reading

Traditional Astrology of Death | A History of Length of Life Special Techniques

Introduction Now I will explain to you the length of life and the number of years as I attempt [to compute it], because sometimes you will want to consider it in a horoscopic diagram as I will show you. […] … Continue reading

Traditional Astrology of Death | Elizabeth Taylor

Introduction Death is one of the most significant events of any life.  Like many people, I was initially skeptical that astrological indications are provided at the time of death. When I started intensively studying astrology, but before studying traditional astrology, … Continue reading

Astrological Predictive Techniques | Progressions | 1. Valens on Secondary Progressions

Secondary Progressions Secondary progressions are a popular predictive technique in modern astrology. For the technique, the transits of each day following the birth are symbolic of each year of life. In other words, a day symbolizes a year. Secondary vs. … Continue reading

Twelve Easy Lessons for Beginners | 2. Charting, Angles, Advancement

Some Planets Are Louder than Others Have you ever felt like the things associated with one particular planet pervade every aspect of your life in every possible way? In this post, you’ll learn which planets in your chart are the … Continue reading

Lots | A Lot for Evil: The Hellenistic Lot of Affliction, Injury, and Crisis

With this having been established, it is necessary to prove by experience <the effectiveness of> still another place which I will demonstrate most abundantly: this is the Crisis-Producing Place, the place causative of terrors, dangers, and chains. Consequently this place … Continue reading

Traditional Astrology of Death | Donna Summer

Introduction Like so many people around the world, I was saddened to hear of Donna Summer’s recent passing. Summer died on Thursday, May 17th after a battle with lung cancer.  Donna Summer is a dearly missed musical icon. I missed … Continue reading