Astrology Aphorisms

Our choices are dictated by a multitude of factors such as our upbringing, genetics, health, mood, law, environment, social rules, birth astrological, and other metaphysical factors; none of which we have had any control over. Where is the ‘free’ in the so-called free will?.

I hear astrologers authoritatively speaking about Pluto, Saturn, Great Conjunctions, and Eclipses causing global events. Can somebody tell me where to find the birth chart for Earth? I want to join in.

Why is a treatment shown by house 10 in medical astrology? Because the essence of a treatment is ‘authority’. If we cannot heal on our own we appeal to a higher power over us, in whatever form seems appropriate, and by whomever it is administered. That is a house 10 matter.

The necessary Horary knowledge, guidelines, major corrections, and annotated examples have now been published by capable contemporary astrologers. There is no need to suffer old English, unless you like old English, suffering, or both, of course.”

Blind acceptance of authority and tradition stifles our ability to think critically. Worse if such authority comes in the form of words written by someone who is dead and who, for obvious reasons, cannot engage in discussion or think critically in our presence. Old and true are not synonymous.

Medical Astrology is built upon the use of astrological technique to diagnose the humoral cause of physical and mental health problems. Thus allowing the healer to apply tailored measures to balance the four elements, as well as correct the functions where the symptoms occur, in the body, emotions and mind.

To overcome a Saturnian affliction such as the loss of a loved one, using force is futile. As are preaching, empathizing, seducing, or reasoning. Saturn doesn’t negotiate with other planets. Saturn responds only to Saturn. Steadfastness, patience, time, surrender, total acceptance of fate… Thy Will Be Done.

Regarding early or late degree rising horaries being unreadable, beware of astro-preachers who claim it to be some general rule for all to follow. It is not a rule. It was highly advisable in the time of sundials. In the 21st century it is a matter of personal preference, at best.

Symbolically, Venus has no heat. It is not active. It is a planet of passiveness, receptiveness, and connection. Its essence is cold and moist. There is no controversy. Venus is not an Air planet. It is a Water planet. Venus is cold and moist because it is, well, ‘Venus’.

The notion of a planet ruling more than one meaningful house in horary is not a matter of rule. It is a matter of context and of how an astrologer thinks and perceives the world and the chart. The correlations one astrologer can make may be impossible for another.

Psychology 101: Jupiter is Jupiter. Saturn is Saturn. Good and bad are in our minds; and do not apply to every person’s worldview with equal meaning. For some of us, life, and our approach to astrology, have more shades than black and white, and more colors than a parrot.

There is no common-sense in house 12. It is the proverbial devil’s workshop. All it creates is suffering for oneself and those nearby. And if called out it will either hide, or will justify itself first, and then hide. Whatever good Dr. Jeckyl does Mr. Hyde undoes.

A palpable but hidden power against the people has been present throughout history. If we are to obtain a more complete picture of mundane matters using astrology, fitting to the current world state of affairs, we must pay attention to House 12 in our chart interpretations.

There is much more money to be made from maintaining illness than from preventing it. Modern ‘health care’ is a misnomer as far as prevention and true healing is concerned. A more honest name for the system would be ‘disease management’.

Now transits to black holes are a thing in astrology. Saturn, Pluto and Orcus just won’t do… Why are traditional astrologers often so serious? Cheer up, this is a circus!

With few exceptions, as a general guideline, do not take anything you read or hear in astrology as a rule until you have tested it in practice yourself, repeatedly. As a wise sage once said: ‘The proof is in the pudding’.

“Mago patiently assigns Horary homework to stubborn or otherwise impaired students: Stand in front of a mirror and utter eighty four times: — The order of priority for choosing significators in horary is house rulership first, then natural rulership.”

Caution is advised about becoming reliant on old books at the expense of common-sense, which can become obfuscated by adhering to the dogma that ‘traditional’ equals ‘old’, and ‘old’ equals ‘true’. Allow the tradition to live and evolve in the minds of the living.

Why would anyone ask mundane horary questions?’ Well, we all make decisions based on information from sources we trust. If we wish to make our decisions based on what is found on Google, or mainstream media, we can. My trusted source is horary. I may make a mistake in my reading but never be deceived.

Isn’t it ironic that the historical movement named Enlightenment, that led to the development of Western civilization’s intellect, also caused a blindness to intuition and metaphysics?

I lift my hat and scratch beneath when I come across the qualification of ‘astrology research’ in astrologers’ biographies but they have no knowledge of traditional astrology. Then I recall that life, like a circus, is not meant to be taken too seriously and all is jolly again.

Anything near Uranus should elicit caution. Especially if it is the size of Jupiter. Thank the heavens astrologers are here to inform us.

— Do you look at house 12 in horary? “No. Things only go bad because of an uncooperative god; so eleven houses are enough. That keeps things simple and everybody happy; and those who insist in being unhappy clueless about why. Occasionally, querents who raise horses, or hippos come to ask about their health though.

In all traditional astrology branches, but especially in horary, read the inner planets thoroughly before giving in to the pleasures of weaving an amazing story using the fixed stars and their myths. Do have the cherry but first make sure the cake is properly baked .

“Ah! French astrology! Soaked in a bit too much absinthe, perhaps… A little death is not the same as death. Traditionally, sex, weather you survive it or not, is house 5.

Antiscia can show hidden things. Regrettably, antiscia tend to hide from astrologers. Missing antiscia in a Horary consultation is like skipping a chapter when reading a book. The story you later tell may be entertaining but it will likely, not be accurate.

Wise advice from our esteemed seventeenth century colleague: “Let everyone, that desires to be called by the name of Artist, have their wits in their heads (for that’s the place ordained for them) and not in their books.” ~Nicholas Culpeper

Mago Felipe’s complete list of considerations before judgement for successful horary interpretation: 1) Deep breath, clear the mind. 2) Understand the question. 3) Understand the context. Read the chart.