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
Introduction One of the first topical series on the site pertained to the delineation of faith. I initially laid out some general guidelines based solely on basic principles, rather than special techniques. The basic ground rules were laid out in … Continue reading
A Look at Public Sexual Deviance This series is sure to be offensive to many people. However, it is an important matter. Have you ever wondered if ancient astrology has anything to say about sexual behavior that is contrary to … Continue reading
Update: Note that this article was completely re-written in Nov. 2018 and re-published Dec. 1, 2018. Persian Degree-Based Profections In this article, we’ll be looking at degree-based profections. For those unfamiliar with profections, please review the previous articles of the … Continue reading
Introduction I mentioned Morinus in my initial post on free software options, as it is the best free astrology program available for traditional astrologers. In fact, for those doing primary directions, it’s important, even among competing programs that cost a … Continue reading
Introduction Someone today mentioned a passage in Valens in which the Midheaven is associated with children. I hadn’t recalled any association of the Midheaven nor 10th House with children, apart from special techniques in which a planet in the 10th … Continue reading
The Contradictions of Ancient Astrology I was reading some of Tamsyn Barton’s (1994) work, “Ancient Astrology” last night. A passage at the end of her Chapter 5 on “Astrological Practice” spoke volumes to me. She discussed how there were a … Continue reading
An Astrology of Religion and Atheism Is there an astrology of religion? Can we look at a birth chart and tell if or when someone will come to believe in God or the supernatural? In this series, I critically ask … Continue reading
Introducing the Mathesis The Mathesis of Julius Firmicus Maternus is a large and influential astrological work written in Latin in the early 4th century. It is one of the longest and most important texts in the Hellenistic tradition. The four … Continue reading
