1. Beltrano points out that in Hellenistic practice only Applying Aspects are considered valid. I have just three of these.
a. Sun conjunct Saturn (applying)
b. Mars conjunct Jupiter (applying)
c. Mars sextile Saturn (applying)
2. Beltrano also notes that my Ascendant is not aspected by any planet.
3. Also, except for the Moon (which is less than 5ยบ from setting), ALL of my planets are below the earth. Very interesting, and this leads me to a further important consideration--Hayz. A planet is in Hayz if it fulfills ALL THREE of the following conditions:
a. A diurnal planet in a diurnal chart; or a nocturnal planet in a nocturnal chart.
b. The planet must be above the earth.
c. A diurnal planet in a diurnal sign; or a nocturnal planet in a nocturnal sign.
Obviously the only planet that could be in Hayz is the Moon (since it is the only planet above the horizon, fulfilling the second condition). The Moon also fulfills the first condition (since it is a nocturnal planet and the Sun is below the horizon); and the third condition (since Capricorn is a nocturnal sign. So the Moon is in Hayz (a three-point essential dignity). I like that very much!
The other planets should also be examined to see if they are Extra Conditione (meaning that they fulfill NONE of the three conditions). Let's see--the Sun is at least in a diurnal sign; the same is true for Jupiter and Saturn (both in diurnal signs). Mars and Venus are both nocturnal planets in a nocturnal chart; Venus being in a nocturnal sign as well. Mercury is a special case: it is considered diurnal when it rises before the Sun, but nocturnal when it rises after the Sun. In this case Mercury is diurnal; yet it is placed in a nocturnal sign (Virgo) in a nocturnal chart and it is below the earth. So Mercury is Extra Conditione (a two-point essential debility). I don't like the sound of that very well.
4. It's after four, but I want to do one more thing this afternoon before I visit the Green Queen. Let's just take a look at Firmicus Maternus and try to find some passage that helps to interpret this chart.
a. Using whole-sign houses (counting from the Ascendent in Cancer), Saturn is in the Sixth House. In book 3 of the Mathesis, I find the following statement about that: "Destruction of the entire inheritance is indicated by Saturn in the sixth house. He always makes a bad prediction in this house. He brings illnesses, especially if the waning Moon is in conjunction with him or in opposition or square aspect. This will produce men who are unlucky, unstable, of bad repute, never able to settle in one place." Hmmm. No waning Moon, at least. But the first sentence has already come true, I'm afraid. All burned up.
b. Regarding Jupiter in the fourth house, Firmicus has much to say: "Jupiter located on the angles will always make the native first-born or will destroy the older brother, as we said, so as to make the native occupy first place in his father's house. ... Very important judges, legislators, or interpreters of the law result form Jupiter in the fourth house. He also makes breeders and lovers of livestock; also those to whom the most important public duties are entrusted, according to the quality of the signs. The natives are sent here and there on frequent journeys at the order of generals or heads of state. They are friends of princes, n charge of public affairs, and are the type who commit themselves to the protection of the gods and ask help from them. To them with frequent signs the gods show the right road. Many who have Jupiter in this position foretell the future or hold positions, often the highest, in temples. Some find treasure according to the nature of the signs. In this house Jupiter always indicates a fortunate old age until death." Wonderful--this is right on!!
c. Mars in the fourth house: "Mars in the fourth house, that is, on the IMC, if by night will make soldiers. They will have difficulties and will be retained in desert regions or will be trainers or keepers in charge of wild beasts. Sometimes they will overthrow emperors or judges according to the nature of the signs; and they will waste their inheritance and possessions. Mars also indicates wounds, failures, losses by death. He allots either one son or none. The natives will be hindered in all activities." Maybe so, but I very much like the idea of overthrowing an emperor (or a judge at least!) But then it goes on to say something even worse: "If the Sun is in opposition, square aspect, or conjunction with Mars in the fourth house, the evils will be greater and more frequent. The natives will be madmen if with this combination the ascendant is in the house of Mars or in the Part of Fortune or the house of desire or of the Daemon." I'm a bit confused by this final sentence, will have to come back to this later; but I already know that I'm a madwoman.
d. Sun in the fourth house: "Death for the father, ruin for the whole family, and loss of the entire inheritance is the prediction of the Sun in the fourth house if Mars and Saturn are in any aspect to him. For the native himself there will be difficulties, troubles, and reverses. But he will have a fortunate old age with the greatest prosperity. He will, however, be uncertain about the affection of his wife." The first sentence has already come true, I'm afraid. The second one, too. Let's hope for the best!
e. Venus in the fifth house: "Those who have Venus in the fifth house are honorable, benevolent, and easily attain their goals. They are crowned with wreaths as prize winners. ... If the waxing Moon is in aspect they will achieve fame and high position, but at the expense of ill-will. They will be responsible men never accused of lying. They will not be willing to give or take an oath in a case which is obviously true." Nice.
f. Mercury in the third house: "Mercury in the third house will make priests, magicians, healers, astrologers, men who through their own efforts discover things not handed down by tradition. They are intelligent, fortunate, easily taking part in any kind of activities." Outstanding! This describes me very well, I think!
That's enough for this afternoon, I think. My time is up!
MARY BLISS
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