THE COMPLETE BOOK OF CHART RECTIFICATION CAROL A. TEBBS, M.A., C.A.P.

Llewellyn Publications Woodbury, Minnesota CONTENTS List of Tables... xi List of Figures ... xiii Introduction.......................................................................................................... xv It Is Important to Understand the Complexity of the Rectification Task.. xviii CHAPTER ONE: Doing the Groundwork to Verify Birth Times... 1 Begin by Compiling a List of a Dozen or More Major Life Events with Dates ... 3 Limit Early Searches for Aspect Hooks .... 5 Astrology Software Is Best for Rectification Searches ..... 6 An Overview of Modern Astrological Techniques and Their Usefulness .... 6 CHAPTER TWO: Setting a Procedure for the Rectification Search.. 11 Establish a Working Chart Set for Noon or the Midpoint of the Known Time Range .. 11 Study Known Natal Chart Elements to Find a 1-Degree-Orb Hard Aspect Hook.12 What If the Chart Contains No 1-Degree Natal Aspects?................................. 12 A Procedure for the Rectification Search . 13 Work from the Hard Aspect and Event Hooks to Search for the Angles and the Moon ... 13 Time to Tally Some Preliminary Results .... 14 Now Go Out on a Limb: Experiment with the Short List of Times ................. 15 CHAPTER THREE: Rectification Example One: Actress Elizabeth Taylor.... 17 Next, Search the Natal Chart for 1-Degree Hard Aspect Hooks ............ 19

Time to List the Important Life Events for Elizabeth Taylor.. 21 Once the Background Work Is Complete, Begin the Rectification Search. 23 Now Select the Most Dramatic Events in Close Time Proximity for the Initial Search ........................................................................................................................ 26 Four Important Events or Event Clusters for Taylors Rectification Search... 26 Now Run Secondary Progressions for Smaller Increments of the Narrowed Time Range ... 37 Now Use Outer Planet Transits to Narrow to One or Two Promising Times... 39 Retrograde and Stationary Periods Greatly Extend the Effect of Any Transit... 44 I Extenuating Circumstances That Extend the Impact of Outer Planet Transits ... 47 I Retrograde and Stationary Periods Mark Outer Planet Transit Shadows for Elizabeth Taylor. 47 If You Are Still Undecided on the Best Birth Time, Run Solar Eclipses for the Events.! CHAPTER FOUR: Rectification Example Two: Singer Johnny Cash.... 53 Set the Working Birth Time for Johnny Cash and Find the Hard Aspect Hooks ... 1 Create a List of Notable Life Events for Johnny Cash.. 56 Find the Dwad Placement of Cashs Natal Moon.... 60 Begin the Search to Derive the Birth Chart Angles from Life Events .... 61 Tally the Preliminary Search Results to Narrow the Possible Birth Time Range ... I Search the Secondary Progressions to Confirm Early Results.. 66 Search the Outer Planet Transits to Confirm Early Results .... 69 Search Solar Eclipses for Key Events for Final Birth Time Confirmation ..... 73

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CHAPTER FIVE: Chart Comparison of Time Twins: Elizabeth Taylor and Johnny Cash.. 71 Recognize How Location and Date Can Affect the Angles .... 76 Compare the Dwad Placements of Angles for Cash and Taylor . 78 Outer Planet Transits Activate Cashs and Taylors Close Natal Aspect Patterns Simultaneously... 79 Solar Eclipses Activate Cashs and Taylors Close Natal Aspect Patterns Simultaneously............................................................................................................... 80 CHAPTER SIX: Rectification Example Three: Female. 83

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Examine the Significant Natal Close Aspect Networks . 88 Derive a Working Midheaven from the "Hook Aspect Network.. 90 A Reminder for Those Hand-Calculating... 91 Remember the Basics of Time ... Narrow the Field for Ascendant Candidates ... 95 The Progressed Moon Gives Secondhand Timing Accuracy... 97 The Adjusted Calculation DateObsolete in the Computer Age .. 98 The Progressed Sun and Inner Planets Can Mark Key Life Events .. 101 Progressed to Progressed Aspects Can Confirm Birth Time . 104 Outer Planet Transits Can Mark Potential Moon and Angle Positions . .... 105 CHAPTER SEVEN: Rectification Example Four: Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart.. 109 The Swaggart Marriage ... 121 Death of Two Key Women and Mentors-Mother and Grandmother... 122 Swaggart Is Arrested with Prostitute .. 124 Public Confession on television/Swaggart Defrocked as Minister................. 127 Swaggart Is Arrested Again with Prostitute ... 129 CHAPTER EIGHT: Summary of Procedures for Rectifying Birth Times .. 137 Frequently Asked Questions .. 141 APPENDIX A: Finding the Adjusted Calculation Date.. 145 Another Method for Calculating the ACD . 147 APPENDIX B: Calculating Secondary Progressions and Assessing the Year.. 149 Calculation of Progressions .. 149 Understand the Natal Patterns as Well as Planetary Motion .... 150 Prioritize Whats Really Important in the Progression . 151 Long-Term Cycles Sometimes Move Together to Extend Their Effects.. 153 APPENDIX C: Calculating Solar Arc Directions and Assessing the Year. 155 Calculating the Solar Arc ... 155 Forecasting with Solar Arc Directions ......... 156 APPENDIX D: Timing Months and Years with Outer Planet Transits. 161

How to Do a Transit Search on Solar Fire 5.0 or 6.0 .. 167 How to Do a Transit Search on Kepler 7.0 . 168 General Duration of Outer Planet Transits.. 168 Approximate Calendar Time for Moving Planetary Factors to Activate 1 Degree in the Natal Chart... 170 Retrograde Periods Extend the Effect of Any Transit..... 171 In Conclusion... 178 Frequently Asked Questions ... 179 APPENDIX E: Seeing the Big Picture with Life Declination Graphics... 183 Graphing Declinations Using Astrolabe's Solar Fire 5.0 or 6.0 ... 185 Graphing Declinations Using Matrixs Win*Star 2.0 .... 185 Graphing the Lifetime Declination by Hand.... 186 Interpreting the Progressed Declination Graphic Using the Moon.. 186 Interpreting Planets in Progressed Declination................................................ 189 Interpreting Natal Out-of-Bounds Planets .. 189 Interpreting Progressed Planets and Angles at Maximum North or South . 190 Interpreting Progressed Planets and Angles at Crossover... 191 Practice... 193 Frequently Asked Questions ... 195 Bibliography... 197 TABLES 1: Rodden Rating System .... xvii 2: Clock Time to Calendar Time Comparisons .. xviii 3: Jigsaw 2.0 Suggested Chart Birth Times and Angles for Elizabeth Taylor... 18 4: Notable Life Events for Elizabeth Taylor.. 21-23 5: Signs, Decanates, and DwadasamsasFine-tuning of Degrees .... 24 6: Possible Natal Moon 1-Degree Aspects for 24 Hours, A.M. and P.M...... 25-26 7: Directed Midheaven Times Conjunct Aspect Network at Four Losses.. 28 8: Directed Ascendant Times Conjunct Aspect Network at Four Losses .. 29 9: Times Directed Opposite the Apex Planets at Four Losses .. 30-31 10: Tally of the Results of Midheaven, Ascendant, and Apex Searches from Several Important Events . 31-32 11: Jigsaw 2.0 Rectification Search (Repeated)... 32 12: Progressed Sun Positions at Life Events for Elizabeth Taylor.. 33-35 13: Secondary Progression of Angles, Planets, and Nodes for Two Birth Times 38 14: Outer Planet Transits at Selected Events Narrow the Possible Birth Time Range ... 40-41

15: Solar Eclipse Contacts at Key Life Events for Elizabeth Taylor 2:00 A.M. Birth ..... 50-51 16: Jigsaw 2.0 Suggested Chart Birth Times and Angles for Johnny Cash... 54 17: Notable Life Events for Johnny Cash... 56-60 18: Johnny Cashs Natal Moon Dwad and 1-Degree Aspects for 7:00-8:00 A.M.... 61 19: Directed Midheaven Times Conjunct Aspect Network at Four Major Events ... 62-63 20: Directed Ascendant Times Conjunct Aspect Network at Four Major Events . 63 21: Times Directed Opposite the Apex Planets at Four Major Events .... 64 22: Tally of the Results of Midheaven, Ascendant, and Apex Searches for Four Johnny Cash Events ... 65 23: Lifetime Progressed Inner Planet and Angle Positions for Johnny Cash ... 66-69 24: Directed Inner Planet and Angle Positions at Key Life Events for Johnny Cash . 69 25: Outer Planet Transits at Selected Events Narrow the Possible Birth Time Range .. 72 26: Solar Eclipse Contacts at Key Life Events for Johnny Cash 7:30 A.M. Birth... 74 27: Chart Comparison of Close Aspects to the Angles and Moon of the Time Twins... 79 28: Notable Life Events for Female in Example Three ... 84-85 29: Possible Midheaven Placements Conjuncting the Natal Aspect Hooks at Age 18 ... 9 30: Estimating the Sun Position in Example Three (Midnight Ephemeris)... 91 31: Conversion of Degrees to Clock Time and Calendar Time to Clock Time ... 93-94 32: Potential Ascendant Times for Major Event at Age 18 in Example Three .. 95 33: Example Three Possible Natal Moon 1-Degree Aspects for 24 Hours .. 96 34: Tracking the Progressed Moon for Life Events in Example Three .... 99-100 35: Progressed Sim Positions at Life Events for Example Three ........... 102-103 36: Angles for 8:22 A.M. Birth ... 105-106 37: Angles for 11:22 A.M. Birth . 105-106 38: Solar Eclipse Contacts at Key Life Events for 8:22 A.M. Birth... 107 39: Swaggart Possible Natal Moon 1-Degree Aspects for 24 Hours .. 111 40: Important Life Events for Jimmy Swaggart... 114-115 41: Directed Midheaven Times Conjunct Aspect Network at Age 25 .... 117 42: Directed Ascendant Times Conjunct Aspect Network at Age 25 ............. 118

43: Birth Times Directed Opposite the T-Square Apex Planets at Age 25 .. 119 44: Finding the Most Likely Times to Search in Detail............................. 119-120 45: Directed Midheaven Times Conjunct Aspect Network at Age 52 .. 127-128 46: Directed Ascendant Times Conjunct Aspect Network at Age 52 .. 128 47: Birth Times Directed Opposite the T-Square Apex Planets at Age 52 .. 129 48: Confirming Swaggarts Birth Time from Several Important Events ... 130-131 49: Jigsaw 2.0 Swaggart Birth Time Rectification Search. 131 50: Transits to Angles and Planets for Two Possible Birth Times .... 133 51: Solar Eclipses at Important Life Events for Jimmy Swaggart.............. 135-136 52: Converting Calendar Time to Clock Time .. 146 53: Transiting Pluto Square Natal Pluto by Decade . 162 54: Approximate Calendar Time for Moving Planetary Factors to Move 1 Degree (without Orbs).. 170 FIGURES 1: Elizabeth Taylors Chart Set for Mothers Memory of 2:00 A.M................. 20 2: Secondary Progression Graphic for Elizabeth Taylor, 1958-1968 ... 36 3: Secondary Progression Graphic for Elizabeth Taylor, 1983-1994 ... 37 4: Transit Graphic Ephemeris for 3-23-68 Surgery and 11-22-68 Fathers Death... 5: Transit Graphic Ephemeris for 12-5-83 Rehab and 8-5-84 Burtons Death ... 43 6: Transit Graphic Ephemeris for 3-24-94 Surgery and 9-11-94 Mothers Death...

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7: Five-Year Outer Planet Transit Graphic for Elizabeth Taylor2:00 A.M. Birth Time (January 1, 1990-December 31,1994) ... 48 8: Five-Year Outer Planet Transit Graphic for Elizabeth Taylor2:07 A.M. Birth Time (January 1,1990-December 31,1994)... 49 9: Johnny Cashs Chart Set for Mothers Memory of 7:30 A.M.... 55 10: Secondary Progressions of Inner Planets and Angles for Johnny Cash, 19321967 ... 70 11: Secondary Progressions of Inner Planets and Angles for Johnny Cash, 19682004... 71 12: Example Three Chart Set for Noon... 87 13: Jimmy Swaggarts Chart Set for Noon ... 113 14: Swaggart Outer Planet Transits for Age 25 Using the Noon Time ... 120 15: Life Declination Graphic for Jimmy Swaggart Using the Noon Birth Time... 122 16: Swaggart Progressions at Age 13 ... 123 17: Swaggart Progressions at Age 17 ... 123 18: Swaggart Progressions at Age 25 ... 123

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19: Swaggart Progressions at Age 26 ... 123 20: Swaggart Progressions at Age 52 ... 124 21: Swaggart Progressions at Age 53 ... 124 22: Six Months of Transits from Swaggarts First Arrest to Public Confession... 23: Swaggart Transits at First Arrest (October 17,1987)... 126 24: Swaggart Transits at Public Confession (February 21,1988)... 126 25: Swaggart Progressions at Second Arrest (October 11,1991)... 130 26: Swaggart Transits at Second Arrest (October 11,1991)... 130 27: Sample of ajupiter Transit with Its Shadow Range ... 172 28: Sample of a Saturn Transit with Its Shadow Range ... 173 29: Sample of a Uranus Transit with Its Shadow Range ... 174 30: Sample of a Neptune Transit with Its Shadow Range ... 175 31: Sample of a Neptune Transit Making 5 Hits to a Point in Its Shadow Range ...

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32: Sample of a Pluto Transit with Its Shadow Range ... 177 33: Example Chart from Chapter 6,3-Year 45-Degree Transit Graphic ... 178 34: Female from Example Three: Life Declination Graphic, Natal Lines, Progressed Declination Moon and Planets ... 193 INTRODUCTION The astrologer faces a very challenging range of problems when a birth time is not known. The degree of difficulty in deriving an accurate birth time, assuming that the date of birth and the geographical location are known, depends on whether the client is able to narrow the birth time range to only a part of the 24-hour day. Working from the astrological premise that the birth chart, when activated by various timing factors* should symbolically reflect actual life events as they occur, the astrologer seeks to find a consistent pattern in which astrological indicators correspond with life events. As defined by Nicholas De Vore in The Encyclopedia of Astrology, rectification is the process of verification or correction of the birth moment or ascendant degree of the map, by reference to known events or characteristics pertaining to the native. Therefore, the most reliable way to approach this complex puzzle is to set a birth chart for noon, or the most reliable reported time, and search for 1-degree- orb hard aspects or aspect networks to establish aspect hook(s). Then, from the list of important life events, select a few of the most dramatic or painful events to establish important event hook(s). Once the background information has been gathered and tabulated, proceed to compare the aspect hooks with the event hooks to derive the most reliable birth time. -1. Nicholas De Vore in The Encyclopedia of Astrology (New York, Philosophical, 1947) p. 329.

A properly timed birth chart should correspond astrologically with actual life events; however, it is not unusual for the astrologer to encounter a client for whom the astrological symbolism does not appropriately align with events. Sometimes the astrologer may notice a consistently early or late activation of the natal chart patterns and may adjust the chart by a minute or two to align them. Other times, clients may present birth times that do not so obviously align with events, or they may only generally know their birth time. For any of these instances, the process of rectification of the birth time to correspond with actual life events is useful for the astrologers accuracy in continued forecasting for the client. Indeed, the process provides a valuable confirmation of birth data for the continuing client. Before charging into a discussion of technique, an awareness of the importance of birth time and the many variables to consider is important. It is the combination of birth time, geographical location, and birth date that determines the angles and house cusps of the natal chart, as well as positions of the planets. The key to rectification is to determine the most time-sensitive chart factorsthe angleswhich change 1 degree every 4 minutes, and to a lesser extent the Moon, which changes 1 degree every 2 hours. House cusps, though fast- changing like the angles, are rarely useful in rectification work Since nearly a dozen house systems and methods for their calculation are in use, and since they are minor players compared to the angles in forecasting events, house cusps are less reliable indicators of birth time. The most common variances in birth time come from earlier eras, or states and countries, when time was recorded only to a close approximation. In births prior to the midtwentieth century, the birth time may have been rounded off to sunrise, sunset, midnight, or noon (a 6-hour span), or to the nearest hour, half hour, or quarter hour. Fortunately, most hospitals in the United States recorded exact birth times from the 1950s onward that is, assuming that the clock in the hospital was correct. However, some countries of the world, such as Japan, do not record birth time at all. So even though most clients will have accurate or near-accurate birth times, every astrologer should know rectification technique to serve the clients who do not provide a birthcertificate-verified birth time that is Rodden rated as AA data. An explanation of the Rodden Rating system is in order (table 1). This system provides the astrologer with specific guidelines for evaluating the quality, or reliability, of birth data, whether for consulting with clients or for research. The point is, accuracy of birth time to the minute provides more accurate forecasting and research results, and every astrologer should aspire to work with only AA quality data that is supported by an official birth record. Other less reliable data categories in the Rodden Rating system are described in greater detail on the AstroDatabank website, at www.AstroDatabank.com.

Table 1: Rodden Rating System AA A B C DD X XX Accurate data as recorded by the family or state. Accurate data as quoted by the person, kin, friend, or associate. Biography or autobiography. Caution: no source, or original source not known. Dirty Datatwo or more conflicting quotes that are unqualified. Data with no time of birth. Data without a known or confirmed date.

The AA, A, and B data are fairly stable. C and DD data tend to change when AstroDatabank data are upgraded. Since data are always volatile, no rating system is infallible and data are often updated when new information comes to light. Additionally, Ms. Rodden provides a well-founded comment on some of the problems with rectified charts in general and explains why rectified charts certainly are inappropriate for research, an opinion with which this author heartily agrees: All rectified data are also rated "C. Some astrologers consider rectified times more accurate than birth times. Unfortunately, there is no consensus on how to rectify birth times. Thus, one astrologers ultra-accurate rectified time may contradict another astrologers ultra-accurate rectified time. Until there is a standard and proven rectification method, you should treat all rectified data with caution.
2. Lois Rodden, Rodden Rating System, Lois Rodden AstroDatabank, http: / / www.AstroDatabank.com/ RoddenRating.htm (accessed December 2007). 3. Ibid.

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IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THE COMPLEXITY OF THE RECTIFICATION TASK To give some understanding of the complexity of finding an unknown, or only generally known, birth time, the search for position of the angles at birth on a quarter day can span up to 90 degrees, on a half day up to 180 degrees, and on a whole day 360 degrees. To find the average amount of clock time it takes for an angle to move 1 degree, divide 360 degrees by 24 hours. First, convert the 24 hours to minutes. Since an hour is 60 minutes, multiply 24 hours by 60 minutes to arrive at 1,440 minutes of clock time in a day. Then divide the 1,440 minutes by the 360 degrees in the wheel to arrive at the desired result: 4 minutes of clock time equals 1 degree of movement in the 360-

degree chart wheel. Therefore, rectification on such wide time ranges as 24 hours is quite difficult. Table 2 of time comparisons may be helpful to remember. Table 2: Clock Time to Calendar Time Comparisons Degrees to Clock Time 360 degrees = 180 degrees 150 degrees 135 degrees 120 degrees 90 degrees 60 degrees 45 degrees 30 degrees 15 degrees 1 degrees 30 minutes, or degree 15 minutes, or degree = = = = = = = = = = = = 24 hours 12 hours 10 hours 9 hours 8 hours 6 hours 4 hours 3 hours 2 hours 1 hours 4 minutes 2 minutes 1 minute Calendar Time to Clock Time 1 year (12 months) = 1 day (24 hours) 1 month (30 days) = 2 hours month (15 days) = 1 hour (60 minutes) 1 day = 4 minutes

Rectification is much easier with birth times narrowed to a half hour or less, making the search range for the angles no more than 8 degrees. Remember that the angles are consistent in most systems of chart calculation, which makes them the best candidates to search for and match with events. The solar arc method of movement is preferred because of its regularity. Narrow birth-time parameters are unquestionably easier for the astrologer to rectify or align known dates of life events with appropriate astrological indicators. The astrologer aims for consistency of match-up between the two. Noted astrologer and researcher Dr. Zip Dobyns describes the process thus: Rather than using the character of the natal chart to deduce the destiny which will follow, it is possible [through rectification] to deduce the natal chart from the destiny.4 Nonetheless, it is in the best interests of all to first exhaust every resource to find some documentation of the birth time to narrow the search to as small a range as possible. British astrologer Ronald C. Davison concludes:

The prime importance of the angles of the birth chart has been repeatedly stressed. It is absolutely necessary that the birth chart should be as accurate in this respect as the most careful rectification can make it. It is useless to expect satisfactory results from Secondary Directions unless the angles of the horoscope under consideration have been carefully checked with reference to past events. Even a stop-watch timed birth must not be regarded as above suspicion until one or two major events in the life have occurred either to corroborate or to confound the prevailing angular directions.5
4. Zipporah Pottenger Dobyns, Progressions, Directions and Rectification (Los Angels: T.I.A. Publications, 1975), p. 7. 5. Ronald C. Davison, The Tehnique of Prediction (London : L.N. Flower, 1071), p.137. --

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Chapter One DOING THE GROUNDWORK TO VERIFY BIRTH TIMES Even though births in the United States have been reliably recorded since the midtwentieth century, one cannot assume the same accuracy in birth records from other countries. At the dawn of the twenty-first century, many countries still do not record birth times precisely, if at all, so the astrologer s work still can be quite difficult. Many states and countries that do record specific birth times also have laws regulating to whom access is granted-most often restricted to immediate family members. Therefore, in the absence of a timed birth certificate, it is much more efficient if the client does the initial groundwork by searching though family records such as letters, baby books, or the family bible. Other complications can impede the search for birth records. Early in the twentieth century some states did not record birth times, but later legislation required them to do so. Knowing the local recording procedures and dates of any changes is quite important. The Doris Chase Doane reference works Time Changes in the U.S.A. and Time Changes in the World, published by the American Federation of Astrologers in Tempe, Arizona, are important books to own for astrologers still doing hand calculations. Fortunately for computer users, U.S. and world time variances have been incorporated into all of the major chart calculation programs, saving a huge amount of search time and greatly reducing the possibility of error. Of course, accurate clock time is dependent on a reasonably good timepiece being accurately set in the first placea huge assumption. We all know of the infinite variations of consistent time from communities refusing to observe daylight saving time, to clocks and watches running too slow or too fast. Just experiment by asking the time in

a group of people and you will likely get as many variances. Of course, atomic clocks commonly in use at the turn of the twenty-first century may narrow the time variables for future generations. Even the cell phone, which most everyone carries, is set to atomic time and changes itself automatically as one travels across time zones or time changes from standard to daylight or war time. Accurate birth time is a major concern for all astrology forecasting work whether researching, consulting with clients, or writing for the astrology market. Even though rectified charts are not proper to use for research, or publication without appropriate disclaimers, knowing the principles of rectification may make the difference in accurate forecasting for the clientespecially for clients returning each year for an update, as is usually the case. People must be aware of the variety of resources for locating a birth time, or at least an approximate birth time, to make the rectification task easier and more affordable. Assuming that the client does not know his or her birth time, others who were present or notified of the birth may remember or may have made record of the birth in some way. It is important to make contact with relatives, friends, and community connections to determine if some sort of record exists to narrow the search. The following list provides some suggestions for good resources to check: 1. Relatives and friends who were present at the birth may remember the time, or if they received an announcement, they may have saved it. 2. The family bible often has birth times listed. 3. Family correspondence at the time frequently mentions the birth details. 4. Local newspapers list all hospital births from the previous day, and some even list the birth time. 5. Baptism records may be found at the familys church. 6. Baby book entries by the mother very often reveal birth details. 7. Even saved hospital ID bracelets may have the birth time recorded. 8. An official birth certificate from the state or country of birth usually will have the time. Having completed the survey of family members for the birth data (month, day, year, city, state, country, and birth time), one must be advised not to proceed unless all variables are known except the time. "If more than one factor in the needed data is missing, the variations become staggering, and the task [of rectification] is almost impossible.1 Dr. Dobyns recognizes the importance of birth time in setting a chart, but implies that if one has the birth time but is missing the birth date or the birth location, then either of those may be inferred by working from the other two.

1. Dobyns, Zipporah, Progressions, Directions and Rectification, T.I.A. Publications California, 1975), p.2.

That is not the case. The birth time provides the angles at any given location in the world, but even with the birth time the angles cannot be determined without knowing the location and the date. Dobyns is correct that the birth time is critical, but with any other factor missing the rectification task is impossible. BEGIN BY COMPILING A LIST OF A DOZEN OR MORE MAJOR LIFE EVENTS WITH DATES Once other resources have been exhausted and rectification of the birth time becomes necessary, the next step is to gather a list of specific life events with dates and times, as many as possible. To begin a rectification search of any range, one must ideally start with a dozen or more dates of major life events to make the search reasonably reliable and worthwhile. Major challenging events provide the most prominent indicators for a search because many personal planets and angles are activated for the major events. It is much easier to detect a high peak of several longand short-term moving factors to natal chart planetary positions when they simultaneously activate the chart by stacking up," rather than wading through the more ordinary life events described by fewer activated chart factors. Some astrological software is designed specifically for research and rectification searches. Bernadette Brady and Graham Dawsons Jigsaw 2.0 program, marketed by Astrolabe in Massachusetts, is one very good rectification search program, though the Kepler 7.0 program, Solar Fire Deluxe, and Win*Star 2.0 programs include good search features as well. The major life events most useful in the rectification search are the most painful and dramatic losses in life and may include the following: 1. Death of a young child 2. Separation from a loved one through divorce or break-up 3. Death of a parent or older child 4. Surgery or major illness 5. Loss of a job or job change 6. Accident with serious injury 7. Abuse of any sort 8. Victim of serious crime 9. Perpetrator of crime with arrest and/or incarceration 10. Bankruptcy or sudden financial loss 11. Extreme stress from any source (parents, marriage, job, children, etc.) Here are some events that are important to note but generally are less useful in the rectification search: 12. Moving to a new location

13. Job promotion or sudden financial gain 14. Marriage 15. Birth of a child or grandchild 16. Honors or recognition 17. Retirement 18. Spiritual milestones marked by intense preparation 19. Travel 20. Purchase of a home or vehicle The more painful events rate a much higher priority than the generally pleasant or joyful events. How much more? It may differ, but events from the first list may be four or five times as helpful in the rectification search, as a reasonable estimate. In the case of an unusually dramatic loss at a young age, the impact may be more than ten times more prominent than a pleasant event. For instance, the loss of a parent is a very powerful loss for anyone, but the individual is affected differently by the loss at various times of life. If the parent dies at age ninety-five and the client accepts the natural transition, the loss will not be nearly as powerful as the loss of a parent for a young child who is scared and confused, even traumatized, by the event. Ideally, the list the client provides for the birth rectification search will have many combinations of these events to provide a dozen or more with specific dates and, where possible, specific times. Certainly, the search may be attempted with fewer than a dozen events, but the result may not be as reliable. Also, rectification is an extremely difficult task to attempt for young people without several challenging and/ or life-changing events to use as time markers. LIMIT EARLY SEARCHES FOR ASPECT HOOKS In modern astrology, the techniques commonly used for the process of rectification provide varying degrees of success. Indeed, the process is so complex that few astrologers attempt the task because the time involved is extensive and few clients want to pay the fee for an extended search. As a practical result, very little has been written on the topic, and therefore few astrologers feel well-enough schooled in the art to offer birth time rectification as a service. Now that the groundwork of listing the dates of important life events is done, the next step is to search the natal planetary placements for close hard aspect connections within 1 degree. The premise is that when planets or the Moons nodes are in close natal aspect, or when one of them is activated by direction, progression, or transit, so are the other planets or points in the configuration. Therefore, one should list all of the 1-degree close aspect networks of the chart in order of closeness of orb. Orbs beyond 2 degrees are less helpful as the hook upon which to begin the rectification search. Of course, it is possible that the natal Moon or an angle may also be involved in the close hard aspect

network, but that cannot be determined with reasonable certainty until later in the rectification process. ASTROLOGY SOFTWARE IS BEST FOR RECTIFICATION SEARCHES For the purpose of instruction, we will assume that the client is unable to provide a birth time, and is certain only of the birth date and place. Therefore, a search must be done for the full 24 hours of the day. Let us also assume that we have been provided with a list of a dozen or more important life events to begin the rectification search. From this point there are several ways to proceed, depending on the available technology and astrology software containing the appropriate search features. More serious searchers of unknown birth times may prefer to invest in one of the many good astrological software programs, which greatly reduce calculation times for the various techniques. Some of the better- known research software programs are Solar Fire 6.0 by Gary Christen or Jigsaw 2.0 by Bernadette Brady and Graham Dawson, produced by Astrolabe (www.astrolabe.com); Kepler 7.0 by David Cochrane, produced by Cosmic Patterns (www.astrosoftware.com); and Win*Star Plus by Stephen Erlewine, produced by Matrix Software (www. astrology software.com). Always be on the alert for newer versions of software that provide even more bells and whistles. These, and many other astrological software pioneers, have made rectification a reasonable undertaking, rather than the nearly impossible task of only a few years ago. AN OVERVIEW OF MODERN ASTROLOGICAL TECHNIQUES AND THEIR USEFULNESS The more commonly used rectification techniques are solar arc directions, secondary progressions, and transits of outer planets. To a lesser extent, eclipses, decanates, and dwads are useful. Solar arc directions provide a distinct advantage for the initial search because the angles and the planets move consistently at the rate of the Sun, varying from 57 minutes per day in the summer to 61 minutes per day in the winter. Noel Tyl states: "Direct Solar Arc aspects from and to the Midheaven and Ascendant are extremely important in preparing and testing rectification, as well as for analysis of developments in the past and projections into the future.2 To quickly estimate the solar arc movement for ease of hand calculation, one may reasonably use the rounded average of 1 degree per day of solar movement and apply it to all planets and speculative angles for the various ages at life events. This is called the radix method, less in favor now that astrology software is so far advanced from the earlier shortcuts to calculation. For most others, the computer readily calculates the solar arc for any date of birth to any event date, and moves each planet and chart point the exact solar arc distance. According to Dr. Dobyns, the most effective [of the directed systems] in my experience

is to move the whole chart the same distance which the Sun has moved in the Day-for-aYear system; that is, the distance called the solar arc. 3 The technique of secondary progressions of planetary motion, or day for a year in the ephemeris, moves each planet at its own speed, rather than the uniform motion of the solar arc. "In this system, each day after birth is equated with a day actually lived, so that to understand the developments in the life of a person who is twenty years old, one looks in the ephemeris at the date twenty days after birth. 4This system works well for planet-to-planet aspect connections at the various ages of events, but is much less effective for determining the time of sensitive angles. The Ascendant is particularly variable in the secondary progressed method, moving from 47 minutes per day while passing through Virgo and Libra, to nearly 2 degrees per day while passing through Pisces and Ariesand locations of high latitude can produce even wider variances. However, if one wishes to use the secondary progressed method for movement of the planets, and the solar arc method for movement of the angles, the search may produce more reliable results with fewer variables. -2. Noel Tyl, Prediction in Astrology: A Master Volume of Tehnique and Practice (St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publication, 1991), p. 96. 3. Zipporah Pottenger Dobyns, , Progressions, Directions and Rectification , p.13. 4. Dobyns, , Progressions, Directions and Rectification , p.13. --

Once the initial search is completed and the possible birth times narrowed to just a few, transits of the slow-moving outer planets serve well as timing indicators when in aspect to natal planets. It is relatively easy to search an ephemeris for the positions of Mars, Jupiter* Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto for the dates of important life events to see what natal planets or configurations are activated, and is even easier in a computer search. Once the solar arc directions to planets appropriate to life events are determined and the search is narrowed, outer planet transits are useful to fine-tune the birth time and determine the "good candidate angles. Less reliable methods for rectification include eclipses, planetary returns, prenatal epoch, physical appearance, character traits, and degree meanings, though the Hindu 2-degree subdivisions of each sign called dwadasamsas are sometimes helpful in determining the Ascendant once other techniques have been used to narrow the birth time search to less than 15 minutes.5 An important caveat of Dr. Dobyns: "One crucial rule to remember is that there must be an appropriate aspect for each event in each system of current patterns [if the birth time is correct]. That is, the event must show in Secondary Progressions, Solar Arc Directions and in Transits.6 If systems are selectively mixed and matched, then it is possible to make a case for most any birth time. Those also wanting to search local house cusps will find Davisons comments helpful: If the person has moved from the birth location at the time of the event, it may

be helpful to also search contacts to the local angles and house cusps, once the search is narrowed to only a very few working Angle placements. Davison also suggests that in progressing or directing the chart, the new locality should only be used beginning with the year equivalent to the persons age when the move was made.7 In order to verify the principles of rectification technique, all four rectification examples provided in this text have a Rodden rating of AA, denoting birth certificate in hand, or A data verification, denoting some conflict of times within a narrow range, or one time from a firsthand reliable source, such as the mother, and others from secondary sources. The searches in examples one and two (chapters 3 and 4) are from a range of nineteen and a half hours to one hour to aid the student or astrologer in practice of technique before tackling larger searches of 24 hours, as in examples three and four (chapters 6 and 7). Rodden AA birth time verifications are given for each example at the end of the chapter. Examples one and two are celebrity time twins, famed actress Elizabeth Taylor and music icon Johnny Cash, whose birth dates are within a day (or within 18 hours) and Rodden rated as A data. Each has more than one reported birth time, without birth certificate record for verification. Rectification technique can determine the best birth time that most closely corresponds with life events. Examples three and four, a female educator and noted televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, do have verified birth certificate times Rodden rated as AA data; however, their searches are set for 24 hours to challenge the student and astrologers skill at deriving the correct birth times. Example three is particularly explanatory for those who may still be doing rectification by hand calculation, since its search was developed from that model. Again, the recorded birth information is provided for both examples three and four to confirm the search results. -5. Ibid, p. 15 6. Dobyns, , Progressions, Directions and Rectification , p.19. 7. Davison, The Tehnique of Prediction, p. 131. Chapter Two SETTING A PROCEDURE FOR THE RECTIFICATION SEARCH ESTABLISH A WORKING CHART SET FOR NOON OR THE MIDPOINT OF THE KNOWN TIME RANGE The process of rectification must begin by establishing a "working Midheaven and then a working Ascendant;" to align with appropriate planets and key life events. Since the angles are so time-sensitive, moving approximately 1 degree every 4 minutes, they are the key to any rectification search. The noon chart, or chart set for the midpoint

of reported birth times for the birth date at the given location, provides a set of "working angles to which planets can be moved to experiment and determine when each angle is activated for selected life events. Of course the converse is true: the angles may move to activate planets; but since we have not yet determined the angles by rectification, it is better to reserve that search as a final confirmation of our rectified angles and birth time. The position of the natal Moon is another important timing factor in rectification work. Since the Moon moves approximately 1 degree every 2 hours, the Moon s position might range from a small fraction of 1 degree for births less than 1 hour of exact, to as many as 3 degrees for births rounded to a quarter of a day, and 6 to 7 degrees for a half day. One need not allow for greater range for the natal Moon position in totally unknown birth times because setting the chart for noon means that the Moon is, at most, within 6 to 7 degrees of exact. A good place to start is to set the "working birth time to a point halfway between the ranges of known time. If the birth time is not known or narrowed, set the chart for noon. If the mother says the birth occurred at 4:30 a.m. and an aunt recalls that the birth took place after the Sun was up at 6:00 a.m., set the chart for 5:15 a.m. One may safely assume that at least one of the angles will nearly always be involved for major events. Generally, personal issues (such as health) and relationships will show involvement of the Ascendant and Descendant axis (first- and seventh-house cusps); and status, career, and home issues will show involvement of the Midheaven and Imum Coeli axis (tenthand fourth-house cusps). STUDY KNOWN NATAL CHART ELEMENTS TO FIND A I-DEGREE ORB HARD ASPECT HOOK Of course, the specific order in which one proceeds in the rectification search is not as important as beginning with chart elements that are known within 1 degree or less. In establishing one or more hard aspect hooks and aligning them with important event hooks, we are better able to search for the important unknownsthe positions of the Moon and the angles. WHAT IF THE CHART CONTAINS NO I-DEGREE NATAL ASPECTS? If the chart has no planets connected within 1 or 2 degrees of a major hard aspect (conjunction, opposition, square, or inconjunct), then start experimenting with the next closest aspect, even if it is a harmonious trine or sextile, or a minor hard aspect such as the semi-square or sesqui-square. Using a computer and appropriate software greatly facilitates close aspect searches and experimentation with age arcs for timing of their activation. Of course, setting the working chart for a noon birth time is a reasonably safe beginning, absent other more obvious times for beginning the search.

A PROCEDURE FOR THE RECTIFICATION SEARCH Begin by making a list of important life events with dates. Run a working chart set for noon or a point halfway between the widest range of disputed or reported times. Search the list of life events for a few event hooks: choose three to six of the most dramatic and painful events, or search a year in which multiple major life events occurred. Create a table for the possible Moon position for each hour of a 24-hour period. Create a table for the possible dwad position of the Moon for each hour of a 24-hour period. Search the working chart for close major hard aspect patterns within an orb of 1-2 degrees at most, omitting the Moon and angles, to find the hard aspect hooks for a starting point. Search the apex point(s)i.e., the open points opposite the planets or nodes involved in the same 1-2 degree hard aspect pattern(s)of all of the 1-2 degree hard aspect hooks. WORK FROM THE HARD ASPECT AND EVENT HOOKS TO SEARCH FOR THE ANGLES AND THE MOON Now that we have gleaned what we can from the working natal chart, we need to systematically apply the astrological techniques to move the chart in time in our attempt to align actual life events with appropriate astrological signatures that occur with regularity and that may be accurately forecast. Restated, we are using both the aspect hook(s) and the event hook(s) to begin the search. Again, the order is not as important as searching without prejudice for a birth time that reliably matches events. Create a table for each of the most dramatic life events you choose whereby the directed Midheaven is moved to conjunct each of the planets or Moons nodes involved in a 1-2 degree hard aspect pattern. Count backward from each point equal to the number of degrees of the persons age at the event and note the birth time. EXAMPLE: If the Sun and South Node at 15 degrees Scorpio are square Jupiter at 15 degrees Leo, and an important event occurred that damaged the clients career or reputation when he or she was 35, then subtract 35 degrees from each planet in the aspect configuration to derive a "working Midheaven placement that would activate that close natal hard aspect network at age 35. Continue the same process of using the average solar arc for each leg of the close aspect networks to derive possible birth times that align event hooks with aspect hooks.

 Create a table for the same few most dramatic life events whereby the directed Ascendant is moved to conjunct each of the planets or nodes involved in a 1 2 degree hard aspect pattern. Count backward from each point equal to the number of degrees of the persons age at the event and note the birth time. Create a table for the same few most dramatic life events whereby the directed Midheaven and Ascendant are moved to conjunct each of the apex points, or open points opposite the planets or nodes involved in the same 1-2 degree hard aspect pattern(s). Count backward from that point equal to the number of degrees of the persons age at the event and again, note the birth time. For those of you who own the Jigsaw 2.0 research and rectification software, consult the "Help feature in the program for directions on how to enter the life event data and select the techniques you will use to sort for the program to provide a list of possible birth times and a percentage of accuracy. Note that even with the Jigsaw program, such searches on known birth times, though helpful, do include the approximate range of the recorded birth time but often with a low percentageso the trained astrologers eye and judgment are still superior. TIME TO TALLY SOME PRELIMINARY RESULTS So far we have experimented only with possible Midheaven and Ascendant positions that would activate the close aspect natal patterns and their apex points at the various ages of corresponding life events. Now it is time to tally the preliminary results and narrow the search to the few (two or three) birth times that emerge as more prominent than the others. Create a table of a.m. and p.m. times for the 24 hours of the day, and tally the number of Midheaven hits at each hour from the Midheaven search for contact to the close 1-2 degree natal aspects at key life events. Continue the same process for tallying the Ascendant hits at each hour for contact to the close 1-2 degree natal aspects at key life events. Continue the same process for tallying the number of Midheaven and Ascendant hits each hour to the apex points that activate the close natal aspects at key life events. Note that you may combine the tally for all of these in one table with the final results highlighting the most prominent birth time possibilities. NOW GO OUT ON A LIMB! EXPERIMENT WITH THE SHORT LIST OF TIMES By this time a clear pattern should emerge of a few possible birth times that stand out from the rest. Remember, the key to our search is to determine the natal positions of

the Moon and the angles. We now have enough information to see if the Moon is possibly involved in any of the close natal aspect networks. If no clear evidence suggests that the natal Moon is involved, move on to search the secondary progressions of the Sun and the Moon to key life events and conclude with a transit search of outer planets to the list of close 1-2 degree aspect natal patterns. Run charts for the few narrowed birth times to see if the Moon might be involved in a close natal aspect network. Create a table of the progressed Sun to conjunct planets and the Moon's nodes at major life events. (Note that the Sun position will not change appreciably from one working chart to the other.) Create a table of the progressed Moon from the two or three most likely birth times to conjunct planets and the Moons nodes at major life events. (Note that the progressed Moon position may change noticeably from one working chart to the other.) Create a table of outer planet transits at the same major life events of prior searches. (Saturn through Pluto transits are sufficient, though you may reasonably add Jupiter and even Mars to the search.) Create a table of solar eclipses at the same key life events of earlier searches. Tally the hits for secondary progression of the Lights and outer planet transits to each of the working birth times. It is time to put your reputation on the line and choose the birth time that produces the best results. After all of your hard work and methodical searching using many of the techniques of modern astrology, you may test other major life events to provide confirmation of the results. Indeed, the ability to consistently and accurately forecast from the rectified birth time is the whole point of the rectification exercise. Each of the bulleted procedures outlined in this chapter are developed in detail in the four case studies that follow. Chapter Three RECTIFICATION EXAMPLE ONE ACTRESS ELIZABETH TAYLOR Examples one and two, Elizabeth Taylor and Johnny Cash, are what astrologers call time twins, as they were born within 18 hours and 30 minutes of each other on February 26- 27 in the year 1932. Even though Taylor was born in London, England, and Cash was born in Kingsland, Arkansas, all of the planets and the Moon's nodes are within 1 degree of being the same in both charts. Certainly the lives of these two celebrities have taken very different courses, but the distinguishing differences in their charts may be found in (1) the position of the angles (and subsequently the houses), and (2) the position of the Moon both of which are the heart of the matter for

rectification work. Of course, with different angles and Moon degrees, and possibly signs, the aspects formed to or by them greatly distinguish the details of one life from the other and one chart from the other. Chapter 5 provides a comparison of the two celebrities, both of whom have struggled with alcohol and drug abuse most of their lives, and both of whom are noted for multiple affairs or marriages and unstable relationships. In the case of Elizabeth Taylor, we face reported birth times from 1:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on February 27, 1932a range of 19 hoursthough some times are more reliable than others, such as the 2:00 a.m. time given by her mother from memory. AstroDatabank lists a time of 2:15 a.m. GMT, but it is not supported by any of the references, indicating that the 2:15 a.m. time may itself be rectified. Source notes from AstroDatabank's full dossier for Elizabeth Taylor are: Bob Prince quotes Good Housekeeping magazine 3/1989, p. 197, that has an excerpt from My Daughter Elizabeth, written by Mrs. Taylor, saying that, She was born around 2:00 AM. Prince also has a signed photo from Taylor with 2:00 AM written on the back of the picture by Liz herself. The biography by Alexander Walker gives 2:30 AM. (Formerly, Church of Light gave 7:56 PM from Adrienne Ziegler, 1958. The same data was given in AQ Winter/1966 and by Pryor in AFA 10/1971, and in Flowler's, allegedly to a Lodge member from Taylors mom.' Marion March had 6:56 PM from a British Astrology magazine 7/1970. Wilhelm Konig gave 1:30 AM, and Lucy Bonnet gave 9:00 PM.)1 It is clear that, even with such widely reported birth data, controversy over birth time is a persistent problem. To shed an interesting light on the alternative birth times, I entered the list of major life events for Elizabeth Taylor into the Brady/Dawson Jigsaw 2.0 program for "Research and Rectification and searched the time range from 1:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on February 27, 1932, using the fourth harmonic (conjunction, square, and opposition), and applied outer planet transits, solar arc directions, and secondary progressions with the following results: Table 3: Jigsaw 2.0 Suggested Chart Birth Times and Angles for Elizabeth Taylor
Time 2:07 a.m. 6:02 a.m. 9:26 a.m. 7:15 p.m. Midheaven 7:00-8:45 Lib 7:00-8:45 Sag 24:30-26:30 Cap 24:30-26:30 Gem Ascendant 8:11-9:24 Sag 8:21-11:25 Aqu 24:09-27:21 Tau 25:46-27:18 Vir Solar Arc 3/5 3/8 7/8 2/5 Sec Prog Outer Transits 1/5 4/10 1/2 5/9 6/8 3/11 2/5 6/10 Overall 50% 47% 81% 43%

1. Lois Rodden, AstroDatabank 3.o, full dossier, Rodden ratig A, data source, from mothers memory, www.astrodatabank.com, January 1970.

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-My experience in testing the Jigsaw 2.0 program with timed birth data, while still searching a full 24 hours, is that the actual or near-actual birth time is regularly listed in the mix but often not with the highest percentage. In this case, the mother's memory time of 2:00 a.m. rates the second highest in planetary hits at appropriate life events, so it is confirmed as a viable starting point. The 9:26 a.m. time, rated the highest, corresponds closely with the speculated 9:00 p.m. time if one flips the chart by 12 hours. And the 7:15 p.m. time is reasonably close to the speculated times of 6:56 p.m. and 7:56 p.m. Since none of those speculative times are remotely close to the birth time of the mothers memory, they are less reliable as a starting point for the rectification search (see figure 1 on the next page). NEXT, SEARCH THE NATAL CHART FOR I-DEGREE HARD ASPECT HOOKS The next strategy in a rectification search is to sort for the close (1-2 degree) hard aspect networks found in the natal chart. Three factors prevail in determining what to include in the aspect search: 1. The closeness of aspect orb, 1 degree or less greatly preferred 2. Major hard aspect patterns 3. Involvement of the Lights or personal planets Of course, the angles are of primary importance, but since we are unsure of the birth time, they are not available for the searchindeed, the angles are exactly what we are looking for! Working from the 2:00 a.m. time of the mothers memory, the qualifying aspect networks in Elizabeth Taylors chart involve: 1.Sun conjunct Mercury10' orb Sun opposite Neptune40' orb Mercury opposite Neptune50' orb Sun square Ascendant(possibly within 10 range) Mercury square Ascendant(possibly within 10 range) Neptune square Ascendant(possibly within 1 range) 2. Venus conjunct Uranus05' orb Venus semisquare Mars34' orb

Figure 1: Elizabeth Taylors Chart Set for Mothers Memory of 2:00 A.M. February 27, 1932 / 2:00 a.m. UT / London, England Placidus houses

Venus trine Jupiter1 57' orb Mars semisquare Uranus29' orb Jupiter trine Uranus152' orb Moon inconjunct Venus-Uranus(possibly within 1 28' orb) Remember, the Moon is still suspect, and the angles are yet untested. Until such time as we can determine if the Moon or Ascendant is involved in either of the two close aspect patterns, these two multiple-planet configurations do provide us with very good hard aspect hooks to move into the chart and link them with important life events. TIME TO LIST THE IMPORTANT LIFE EVENTS FOR ELIZABETH TAYLOR The list of Elizabeth Taylor's important life events in table 4 was culled from the Alexander Walker biography Elizabeth: The Life of Elizabeth Taylor, published in

1997.2 The most prominent events are bolded, but other life events are included to provide proper background and context.
-2. Alexander Walker, Elizabeth: The Life of Elizabeth Taylor (New York: Grove Press, 1997), --

p. 449.

Table 4: Notable Life Events for Elizabeth Taylor (continued on next page) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Event Family moves to America Debut in movies Signs seven-year contract MGM Place Pasadena, CA Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA Age Date 7 4-15-1939 10 4-21-1942 Time

103/4 1-5-1943 13 l6 6-1-1946 8-22-1949 5-6-1950 1-29-1951 2-21-1952

Writes childrens book Los Angeles, CA On cover of Time magazine Marries Nicky Hilton (1) Divorce/hospital virus/ breakdown Marries Michael Wilding (2) Birth of son, Michael Birth of son, Christopher Divorce/severe fall/ spinal surgery Marries Michael Todd (3) Birth of daughter, Elizabeth Husband, Todd, killed Los Angeles, CA

Beverly Hills, CA 18 Los Angeles, CA London, England 19 20

Beverly Hills, CA 203/4 1-6-1953 Beverly Hills, CA 23 2-27-1955 Beverly Hills, CA 233/4 11-4-1955 Acapulco, 25 2-2-1957 Mexico Beverly Hills, CA 25 8-6-1957 Beverly Hills, CA 26 3-23-1958

in plane crash 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Marries Eddie Fisher (4) Emergency tracheotomy/ near death First Oscar, Butterfield 8 A year of scandal/love affair with Burton Marries Richard Burton (5) Second Oscar, Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Receives Krupp diamond/ largest Surgery/hysterectomy Death of father Death of first husband, Hilton Receives Cartier diamond/huge Extravagant birthday party/ diamond Divorces Burton Remarries Burton (6) Divorces Burton again Marries John Warner (7) Death of second husband, Wilding Divorces Warner Alcohol/pills/rehab at Betty Ford Center Collapses/news of Burtons death Las Vegas, NV London, England Hollywood, CA London, England 27 29 29 30 5-12-1959 3-4-1961 4-17-1961 All 1962-63 3-15-1964 4-10-1967 5-17-1968

Montreal, Canada 32 Hollywood, CA London, England London, England London, England London, England London, England Budapest, Hungary Switzerland Botswana, Africa Haiti Middleburg, VA London, England Washington DC Rancho Mirage, CA Bel Air, CA 35 36

36 7-21-1968 363/4 11-22-1968 37 2-5-1969 373/4 10-25-1969 40 42 43 44 443/4 2-27-1972 6-26-1974 10-10-1975 8-1-1976 12-4-1976

47 7-16-1979 503/4 11-1982 513/4 12-5-1983 52 8-5-1984

35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44

Begins AIDS crusade/ fundraising AIDS Research national chairwoman Receives Legion of Honor award Returns to rehab for alcohol/pill abuse Collapse/viral pneumonia/ near death Marries Larry Fortensky (8) Life Achievement Award/film Hip replacement surgery Death of mother Divorces Fortensky

Hollywood, CA Hollywood, CA Paris, France Rancho Mirage, CA Hollywood, CA Santa Maria, CA Hollywood, CA Hollywood, CA Rancho Mirage, CA Hollywood, CA

53 8-6-1985 55 55 3-3-1987 5-14-1987

56 10-1988 58 4 & 5-1990

59 10-6-1991 61 62 3-11-1993 3-24-1994

62 9-11-1994 64 6-1996

ONCE THE BACKGROUND WORK IS COMPLETE, BEGIN THE RECTIFICATION SEARCH Now that the background work is in place, lets take a look at Taylors natal chart for the 2:00 a.m. time that her mother remembered as a base point for the rectification search. Indeed, one might proceed by running all of the variables to the several charts for the birth times reported by AstroDatabank, but there are so many that, instead, it may be easier to search the full time range in dispute from 1:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. GMT. Lets begin with a Moon search to determine the most likely dwad position of the Moon that describes Taylors passion for expensive and beautiful things, such as three of the most magnificent and expensive diamonds in the world. Knowing the dwad, or 2 - degree subsection of each sign, may be helpful if one knows enough of the character and personality of the individual to use this handy fine-tuning device. Each 30degree sign contains 3 decans of 10 degrees each, which emphasize the triplicity of the sign, and 12 dwads, which emphasize the sign divided into 2 -degree segments. Table 5 may serve as a handy, but optional, reference for determining the dwad position of the Moon, or indeed, any of the planets or angles once determined. Table 5: Signs, Decanates, and DwadasamsasFine-tuning of Degrees

0-2 2-5 5-7 7-10 10-12 12-15 15-17 17-20 20-22 22-25 25-27 27-30

Ari Tau Gem Can Leo Vir Lib Sco Sag Cap Aqu Pisc

Tau Gem Can Leo Vir Lib Sco Sag Cap Aqu Pisc Ari

Gem Can Leo Vir Lib Sco Sag Cap Aqu Pisc Ari Tau

Can Leo Vir Lib Sco Sag Cap Aqu Pisc Ari Tau Gem

Leo Vir Lib Sco Sag Cap Aqu Pisc Ari Tau Gem Can

Vir Lib Sco Sag Cap Aqu Pisc Ari Tau Gem Can Leo

Lib Sco Sag Cap Aqu Pisc Ari Tau Gem Can Leo Vir

Sco Sag Cap Aqu Pisc Ari Tau Gem Can Leo Vir Lib

Sag Cap Aqu Pisc Ari Tau Gem Can Leo Vir Lib Sco

Cap Aqu Pisc Ari Tau Gem Can Leo Vir Lib Sco Sag

Aqu Pisc Ari Tau Gem Can Leo Vir Lib Sco Sag Cap

Pisc Ari Tau Gem Can Leo Vir Lib Sco Sag Cap Aqu

If Taylor was indeed born at about 2:00 a.m., as her mother remembers, then the Taurus dwad of her Scorpio Moon (at 1526' Scorpio) describes exactly that trait of loving the pleasures of life and beautiful things. The Moon in Scorpio, itself, can be descriptive of covetousness and a passionate intensity to delve into the extremes of both life and death, which may be supported by Taylor s dedication to AIDS research; but in combination with the Taurus dwad, the approximate 2:00 a.m. birth time is supported. More dramatic evidence in support of the time range of 2:00-3:00 a.m. is in the stacking-up of multiple close hard aspects of the natal Moon to the Ascendant, Venus, Jupiter, and Uranus, very descriptive of the multiple volatile and unstable relationships that have led to eight marriages and eight divorcesand still counting. Table 6: Possible Natal Moon 1 -Degree Aspects for 24 Hours, A.M. and P.M. (continued on next page)
Aspects A.M. Moon
14:15 Scorpio 14:50 Scorpio 15:26 Scorpio 16:02 Scorpio

Dwad
Aries Aries Taurus Taurus

Time
12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00

Dwad
Cancer Cancer Leo Leo

Square Jupiter Conjunct Asc Square Jupiter Square Jupiter Inconjunct Venus Inconjunct Uranus Square Jupiter Inconjunct Venus Inconjunct Uranus Semisquare Asc Inconjunct Venus Inconjunct Uranus Semisquare Asc Inconjunct Venus Inconjunct Uranus Sextile Asc Inconjunct Venus Inconjunct Uranus Opposite Chiron

P.M. Moon

Aspects

21:23 Scorpio 21:58 Scorpio 22:34 Scorpio 23:09 Scorpio Sesquisquare MC Inconjunct MC

16:38 Scorpio 17:13 Scorpio 17:49 Scorpio 18:25 Scorpio 19:00 Scorpio

Taurus Taurus Gemini Gemini Gemini

4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00

Leo Leo Leo Virgo Virgo

23:44 Scorpio 24:20 Scorpio 24:55 Scorpio 25:31 Scorpio 26:06 Scorpio Trine NNode Opposite MC

Trine Pluto Opposite Chiron Sextile MC Trine Pluto Opposite Chiron Trine Pluto

19:36 Scorpio 20:12 Scorpio 20:47 Scorpio

Gemini Cancer Cancer

9:00 10:00 11:00

Virgo Virgo Libra

26:41 Scorpio 27:16 Scorpio 28:27 Scorpio

Sextile SNode Trine NNode Sextile SNode Trine NNode Sextile SNode Trine NNode Sextile SNode

NOW SELECT THE MOST DRAMATIC EVENTS IN CLOSE TIME PROXIMITY FOR THE INITIAL SEARCH Of the seventeen most dramatic (painful) events appearing in bold type in the list of important life events in table 4, note that events 22 and 23, Taylor s hysterectomy surgery and the death of her father, occurred just 4 months apart, greatly compounding the importance of the July 21 through November 22 period of 1968. These events related to the self and to the father occurring in such close time proximity suggest that both the Ascendant and the Midheaven might have been activated at the time by one or more of the moving time markers. Indeed, the close sextile of the Midheaven and Ascendant in the 2:00-3:00 a.m. time range may be a relevant connection. Other pairs of events show a similar pattern of first a physical illness or surgery, then a few months later the death of a close loved one, which makes them prime choices for the initial search. FOUR IMPORTANT EVENTS OR EVENT CLUSTERS FOR TAYLOR'S RECTIFICATION SEARCH Event Location Age Date Husband, Todd, killed in plane Beverly Hills, CA 26 3-23-1958 crash Surgery / hysterectomy London, England 36 7-21-1968 Death of father London, England 363/4 11-22-1968 Alcohol/pills/rehab at Betty Rancho Mirage, CA 513/4 12-5-1983 Ford Center Collapses/news of Burtons Bel Air, CA 52 8-5-1984 death Hip replacement surgery Hollywood, CA 62 3-24-1994 Death of mother Rancho Mirage, CA 62 9-11-1994

# 14 22 23 33 34 42 43

One or more of the close natal aspect hooks should show activation at most of the critical life events. We are searching for birth times where event hooks align with aspect hooks. Starting with the most dramatic event hooks shown in the previous list, we begin

the initial search by moving the working angles from Taylor s age at the event to conjunct the close aspect hooks of the natal patterns. By counting backward from each planet within these patterns by the number of degrees equal to her age at the selected major life events, we hope to establish a very narrow list of possible birth times that suggest a Midheaven and Ascendant consistent with the timing of major life events, and which can be tested by additional measures. Using the solar arc to move the possible Midheaven and Ascendant backward from each leg of the close aspect patterns in the natal chart, we will work from dates of the four devastating losses of Taylors loved ones: (1) husband Mike Todds tragic death, (2) her father s death, (3) husband Richard Burtons death, and (4) her mothers death. Remember that events 2, 3, and 4 are combined with one of Taylors lifethreatening surgeries just prior, so they are doubly important. Any major events maybe chosen, but the more painful the event, the more prominent the astrological indicators for rectification. Taylors age is noted at each of the chosen events, so we count backward in the zodiac that same number of degrees to derive a working Midheaven that would conjunct the planet at the time of the event. For quick mental math using the average solar arc of 1 degree, and knowing that Taylor was 26 at the time of Michael Todds death, we count 26 degrees back from (or before) her 7:16 Pisces Sun to 11:16 Aquarius. She was age 363/4 at her fathers death, so 363/4 degrees back from her 7:16 Pisces Sun is 0:31 Aquarius. She was age 52 at Richard Burtons death, so 52 degrees back from her 7:16 Pisces Sun is 17:46 Capricorn. And she was 62 at her mothers death, so 62 degrees back from her 7:16 Pisces Sun is 7:46 Capricorn. The process is repeated for each planet in the natal close aspect network, including the major hard aspect apex points of the planets in the close aspect networks. Use the computer software rectify function to determine the appropriate birth time for each of the possible working angles. Of course, we will tally the results at the end of the initial Midheaven, Ascendant, and apex point searches (tables 7, 8, and 9) to narrow to the few birth times best supported by appropriate aspects to describe the event at the correct timing. Table 7: Directed Midheaven Times Conjunct Aspect Network at Four Losses
Planet Contacted Todds Death by 3-23-19S8 Conjunction Taylor's Age at 26 Event Grand Opposition: Sun 7:16 Pisces 10:31 a.m. MC 11:16 Aqu Fathers Death 11-22-1968 36 3/4 9:47 a.m. MC 0:32 Aqu Burtons Death 8-5-1984 52 8:46 a.m. MC 17:46 Cap Mothers Death 9-11-1994 62 8:10 a.m. MC 7:46 Cap

Mercury 7:26 10:32 a.m. Pisces MC 11:26 Aqu Neptune 6:35 10:27 p.m. Virgo MC 10:35 Leo Planetary Network: Venus 17:08 1:03 p.m. Aries MC 21:08 Pisc Uranus 17:03 1:03 p.m. Aries MC 21:03 Pisc Jupiter 15:10 8:58 p.m. Leo MC 19:10 Can Moon 15:26 2:49 a.m. Scorpio MC 19:26 Lib (est.) Mars 1:33 Pisces 10:08 a.m. MC 5:33 Aqu Planet Contacted Todds Death by Conjunction 3-23-1958 Taylors Age at 26 Event Grand Opposition: Sun 7:16 Pisces 10:31 a.m. AS 16:45 Gem Mercury 7:26 10:32 a.m. Pisces AS 16:56 Gem Neptune 6:35 10:27 p.m. Virgo AS 0:14 Sco Planetary Network: Venus 17:08 1:03 p.m. Aries AS 20:30 Can Uranus 17:03 1:03 p.m. Aries AS 20:25 Can Jupiter 15:10 8:58 p.m. Leo AS 14:37 Lib Moon 15:26 2:49 a.m. Scorpio AS 17:06 Sag Mars 1:33 Pisces 10:08 a.m. AS 10:00 Gem

9:48 a.m. MC 0:42 Aqu 9:44 p.m. MC 0:05 Leo 12:07 p.m. MC 6:23 Pisc 12:07 p.m. MC 6:18 Pisc 8:12 p.m. MC 8:25 Can 2:09 a.m. MC 8:41 Lib 11:24 a.m. MC 24:48 Aqu Fathers Death 11-22-1968 363/4 9:47 a.m. AS 3:20 Gem 9:48 a.m. AS 3:35 Gem 9:44 p.m. AS 23:42 Lib 12:07 p.m. AS 9:26 Can 12:07 p.m. AS 9:21 Can 8:12 p.m. AS 6:26 Lib 2:09 a.m. AS 9:21 Sag 11:24 a.m. AS 00:07 Can

8:47 a.m. MC 17:56 Cap 8:36 p.m. MC 14:05 Can 11:28 a.m. MC 25:38Aqu 11:28 a.m. MC 25:32Aqu 7:03 p.m. MC 22:40 Gem 1:12 a.m. MC 22:56 Vir 8:16 a.m. MC 9:03 Cap Burtons Death 8-5-1984 52 8:46 a.m. AS 12:01 Tau 8:47 a.m. AS 12:12 Tau 8:36 p.m. AS 10:46 Lib 11:28 a.m. AS 0:51 Can 11:28 a.m. AS 0:46 Can 7:03 pm. AS 24:22 Vir 1:12 a.m. AS 23:42 Sco 8:16 a.m. AS 22:57 Ari

8:11 a.m. MC 7:56 Cap 7:53 p.m. MC 4:05 Can 10:49 a.m. MC 15:38 Aqu 10:49 a.m. MC 15:33 Aqu 6:20 p.m. MC 12:40 Gem 0:35 a.m. MC 12:56 Vir 7:32 a.m. MC 29:03 Sag Mothers Death 9-11-1994 62 8:10 a.m. AS 19:51 Ari 8:11 a.m. AS 20:03 Ari 7:53 p.m. AS 3:08 Lib 10:49 a.m. AS 21:24 Gem 10:49 a.m. AS 21:24 Gem 6:20 p.m. AS 16:45 Vir 0:35 a.m. AS 22:06 Sco 7:32 a.m. AS 27:31 Pisc

Table 8: Directed Ascendant Times Conjunct Aspect Network at Four Losses

Table 9: Times Directed Opposite the Apex Planets at Four Losses (continued on next page)
Angles to Apex Point of Aspect Todds Death 3-23-1958 Fathers Death 11-22-1968 Burtons Death 8-5-1984

Mothers Death 9-11-1994

Network at Event Taylors Age at 26 363/4 Event Square Sun-Mercury-Neptune Opposition 7:21 Gemini 8:24 p.m. 7:37 p.m. MC 11:21 Can MC 0:36 Can AS 8:42 Lib AS 0:27 Lib 7:21 Gemini 12:16 p.m. 11:26 a.m. AS 11:21 Can AS 0:36 Can MC 8:31 Pisc MC 26:20 Aqu 7:21 Sagittarius 8:26 a.m. 7:39 a.m. MC 11:21 Cap MC 0:36 Cap AS 28:21 Ari AS 1:33 Ari 7:21 Sagittarius 4:35 a.m. 3:52 a.m. AS 11:21 Cap AS 0:36 Cap MC 16:59 Sco MC 6:00 Sco Opposite Venus-Uranus 17:03 Libra 1:05 a.m. 0:25 a.m. 17:08 MC 21:05 Vir MC 10:20 Vir Libra (combined) AS 27:29 Sco AS 20:24 Sco 17:03 Libra 6:44 p.m. 5:43 p.m. 17:08 AS 21:05 Vir AS 10:20 Vir Libra (combined) MC 18:22 Gem MC 4:03 Gem Opposite Moon 15:26 Taurus 2:47 p.m. 2:07 p.m. MC 19:26 Ari MC 8:41 Ari AS 9:26 Leo AS 2:21 Leo 15:26 Taurus 8:09 a.m. 7:51 a.m. AS 19:26 Ari AS 8:41 Ari MC 7:35 Cap MC 3:20 Cap Opposite Jupiter 15:10 Aquarius 8:59 a.m. MC 19:10 Cap AS 14:43 Tau 15:10 Aquarius 5:02 a.m. AS 19:10 Cap MC 23:47 Sco

52 2:30 p.m. MC 14:51 Ari AS 6:26 Leo 8:02 a.m. AS 14:51 Ari MC 5:45 Cap 2:32 a.m. MC 14:51 Lib AS 13:44 Sag 8:59 p.m. AS 14:51 Lib MC 19:28 Can 11:21 p.m. MC 24:33 Leo AS 9:52 Sco 4:13 p.m. AS 24:33 Leo MC 11:56 Tau 1:10 p.m. MC 22:56Pisc AS 21:45 Can 7:25 a.m. AS 22:56 Pisc MC 27:17 Sag

62 1:53 p.m. MC 4:51 Ari AS 29:49 Can 7:45 a.m. AS 4:51 Ari MC 1:51 Cap 1:55 a.m. MC 4:51 Lib AS 6:42 Sag 8:02 p.m. AS 4:51 Lib MC 6:18 Can 10:42 p.m. MC 14:33 Leo AS 3:01 Sco 3:16 p.m. AS 14:33 Leo MC 27:08 Ari 12:33 p.m. MC 12:56 Pisc AS 14:38 Can 7:08 a.m. AS 12:56 Pisc MC 23:21 Sag

8:13 a.m. MC 8:25 Cap AS 21:26 Ari 4:24 a.m. AS 8:25 Cap MC 14:11 Sco

6:30 a.m. MC 14:40 Sag AS 22:54 Aqu 2:37 a.m. AS 14:40 Sag MC 16:07 Lib

5:48 a.m. MC 4:40 Sag AS 4:29 Aqu 1:44 a.m. AS 4:40 Sag MC 1:50 Lib

By examining the derived birth times from the Midheaven and Ascendant searches at key life events, only conjunctions with the natal Moon, likely involved in one of the aspect network hooks, confirm the 2:00 a.m. approximate birth time. As for the directed angles making a conjunction to the apex point of planets in close hard aspect, it seems that only the directed Midheaven conjunctions correspond to the

selected life events in support of the approximate 2:00 a.m. birth time. The tally (table 10) of the times from tables 7, 8, and 9 does, however, reveal a pattern that helps narrow to four time ranges, which interestingly confirm the results of the Jigsaw 2.0 search presented earlier in table 3. The tally gives a single count for event 1 hits and a double count for events 2-4, since they are compounded by another major event close in time. Table 10: Tally of the Results of Midheaven, Ascendant, and Apex Searches from Several Important Events (continued on next page)
Total AM. Event 1 6 9 1 10 2 2 3 1 3 1 2 16 22 2 11 1 8 6 14 106 14 AM. Event 2 2 4 2 2 4 10 2 6 32 AM. Event 3 4 4 AM. Event 4 4 4 Hours 12-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 10-11 11-12 Total PM. Event 1 1 4 1 PM. Event 2 8 2 2 2 1 2 2 11 2 4 4 22 PM. Event 3 2 2 2 2 4 4 2 2 18 PM. Event 4 Total 11 8 5 2 2 2 0 10 11 8 4 2 65

2 2 14 8 34

2 10 6

4 2 2 14

26

At this point, we have a preponderance of data supporting an a.m. birth time over a p.m. time, with 106 a.m. hits compared to only 65 for the p.m. times. In studying the results of the tally of derived times, it is clear that we may reasonably narrow the rectification search to the few bolded time ranges of: (1)2-3 a.m. (2) 7-9:30 a.m. (3) 11 a.m.-l p.m. (4) 7-9 p.m. Keep in mind that we are accumulating evidence with several different methods of birth time confirmation. So far, the natal Moon search supports the 2:00-3:00 a.m. time, and after the directed Midheaven, Ascendant, and apex point searches, the early a.m. time range is still in the running. Refer to the Jigsaw 2.0 search using the same criteria in table 3 at the beginning of the chapter (repeated below), and note the similarities.

Table 11: Jigsaw 2.0 Rectification Search (Repeated)

Time 2:07 a.m. 6:02 a.m. 9:26 a.m. 7:15 p.m. Midheaven 7:00-8:45 Lib 7:00-8:45 Sag 24:30-26:30 Cap 24:30-26:30 Gem Ascendant 8:11-9:24 Sag 8:21-11:25 Aqu 24:09-27:21 Tau Solar Arc 3/5 3/8 7/8 Sec Prog 1/5 1/2 6/8 2/5 Outer Transits 4/10 5/9 3/11 6/10 Overall 50% 47% 81% 43%

25:46-27:18 Virg 2/5

The results of our initial search echo the time ranges given by the Jigsaw 2.0 search and echo the range of conflicting reported birth times for Taylor. As we proceed from this narrowed time range, none of the reported birth times are remotely close to the 11 a.m.-1 p.m. time range or the 7-9:30 a.m. range; therefore, it is safe to eliminate them from further searches. An even better reason to eliminate them from further searches comes in the understanding of cycles and aspect resonances. Note that the 7-9 a.m. times are in opposition to the 7-9 p.m. times, so one must be the resonance of the other, or the flip of the chart. On the other hand, the 2-3 a.m. time range is approximately square to the strong 8-9 a.m. and 8-9 p.m. ranges, showing another resonance. Since only the 2-3 a.m. and 7-9 p.m. ranges span the reported birth times for Taylor, it follows that the others may safely be eliminated. If you remember the discussion of time principles presented earlier in this text, observe that approximately six hours separate each grouping of times, confirming that each grouping should resonate with the actual birth time by square or opposition aspect when activated at key life events. We may now proceed with confidence in using additional techniques to choose a birth time from the 2-3 a.m. range or the 7-9 p.m. range for Elizabeth Taylor. Since the natal Sun differs 3/4 of a degree, or 43 minutes, from the 2:00 a.m. position at 7:16 Pisces and the 7:00 p.m. position at 7:59 Pisces, we must search both of the approximate times to see which most closely describes the event at the right time (table 12). As well, it is important to determine which approximate time could be moved slightly ahead or back to best fit the life events and to derive the correct birth time. Table 12: Progressed Sun Positions at Life Events for Elizabeth Taylor (cont. on next page)
Progr Sun 2 a.m. 1-14-40 4-20-40 Progr Sun 7 p.m. 4-1-39 Aspect Contacts of Progressed Sun Inconj Jupiter Trine Moon Age at Event 7 10 103/4 Corresponding Life Events Family moves to America Debut in movies Signs seven-year Date of Event 4-15-39 4-21-42 1-5-43

1-24-45

5-8-44 9-7-49 5-27-51

Trine Pluto Trine Moon Conjunct NN Conjunct NN

13 16 18 19 20 20 3/4 23 23 3/4 25 25 26

2-23-52 1-31-55 3-19-55 5-8-55 4-18-54 7-31-54

Sesquisq Jupiter Sextile Saturn Sesquisq Moon

contract MGM Writes childrens book On cover of Time magazine Marries Nicky Hilton (1) Divorce/hospital virus/ breakdown Marries Michael Wilding (2) Birth of son, Michael Birth of son, Christopher Divorce/severe fall/ spinal surgery Marries Michael Todd (3) Birth of daughter, Elizabeth Husband, Todd, killed in plane crash Marries Eddie Fisher (4) Emergency tracheotomy/ near death First Oscar, Butterfield 8 A year of scandal/love affair with Burton Marries Richard Burton (5) Second Oscar, Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf ? Receives Krupp diamond/ largest Surgery/hysterectomy Death of father Death of first husband, Hilton Receives Cartier diamond/ huge Extravagant birthday party/ diamond Divorces Burton Remarries Burton (6) Divorces Burton again Marries John Warner (7) Death of second husband, Wilding

6-1-46 8-22-49 5-6-50 1-29-51 2-21-52 1-6-53 2-27-55 11-4-55 2-2-57 8-6-57 3-23-58 5-12-59 3-4-61 4-17-61 All 62-63 3-15-64 4-10-67 5-17-68 7-21-68 11-22-68 2-5-69 10-25-69 2-27-72 6-26-74 10-10-75 8-1-76 12-4-76 7-16-79

7-23-61

10-1-60

Inconj Neptune

27 29 29 30

Sesquisq Moon

32 35 36 36 36 3/4 37

4-5-70 7-12-70 3-2-72 4-2-72 5-18-75 10-1576

6-21-69 6-30-71 5-24-72 8-29-74 1-23-76

Trine Jupiter Inconjunct Moon Conjunct Uranus Conjunct Venus Square Pluto Sesquisq Neptue

37 3/4 40 42 43 44 44 3/4 47

2-1-80

Inconjunct Moon

7-30-82

10-31-81

Inconj SNode

50 3/4 51 3/4 52

9-12-85 12-2586

1-24-85 11-7-86

Square Saturn Sextile Mars

53 55 55 56 58

6-6-91 11-8-92 1-9-93

2-27-92 11-17-92 9-6-93

Trine Neptune Sextile Sun Sextile Mercury

59 61 62 62 64

Divorces Warner Alcohol/pills/rehab at Betty Ford Center Collapses/news of Burtons death Begins AIDS crusade/ fundraising AIDS Research national chairwoman Receives Legion of Honor award Returns to rehab for alcohol/pill abuse Collapse/viral pneumonia/near death Marries Larry Fortensky (8) Life Achievement Award/ film Hip replacement surgery Death of mother Divorces Fortensky

11-82 12-5-83 8-5-84 8-6-85 3-3-87 5-14-87 10-88 4 & 5-90 10-6-91 3-11-93 3-24-94 9-11-94 6-96

* Mean nodes were used **Only near time hits are highlighted *** Sun is progressed by solar arc Note that the 2:00 a.m. contacts to the close Venus-Uranus conjunction occur in close order because only 5 minutes separate their conjunction; whereas the 7:00 p.m. contacts take several months to span the distance between Uranus and Venus because, at 17 hours later, Venus has moved 50 minutes further away. As a result, any progressing planet will take much longer to make contact with Uranus and then Venus in the 7:00 p.m. chart. The same is true for the Sun-Mercury conjunction. At 2:00 a.m., only 10 minutes of arc separate them, while at 7:00 p.m., 46 minutes is the difference the progressing planet must travel. It is clear from the progressed Sun search that 10 events line up with appropriate aspects and planetary indicators at the time of events for the 2:00 a.m. approximate time, but only 3 events line up for the 7:00 p.m. time range; so from this point the focus is on refining the 2:00 a.m. time to within a minute of accuracy. The Sun is quite useful in this intermediate search because the reported birth times span nearly three-quarters of a day. At the Suns progressed movement of 1 degree a year, equivalent to 1 day in the ephemeris, the 19-hour span between the two speculative birth times for Taylor translates to about 46 minutes of arc, or about 9+

months of calendar time difference in the activation of inner planets. The difference is great enough to allow one time to stand out over the other when measured by events. The graphics for figures 2-8 show only major hard aspects of conjunction, opposition, and square in the 90-degree format to avoid crowding of symbols at multiple close aspects.

Figure 2: Secondary Progression Graphic for Elizabeth Taylor, 1958-1968 In Taylor s 2:00 a.m. chart, the natal hard aspects of multiple planets are so close that even the 90-degree format cannot fully avoid crowding. It is exactly the near simultaneous activation of multiple hard aspects by solar arc direction, secondary progression, and outer transit that distinguishes major life-changing events from the normal ups and downs of daily life, and makes rectification possible. NOW RUN SECONDARY PROGRESSIONS POR SMALLER INCREMENTS OF THE NARROWED TIME RANGE Since the 2-3 a.m. birth time range for Elizabeth Taylor seems to provide the most reliable correspondence between event hooks and aspect hooks at important life events, our next move is to narrow the time range even further. Let your astrology software do the work by running working charts for each 10-minute interval during the hour for 2:00,2:10,2:20, 2:30, 2:40, 2:50, and 3:00 a.m. To cover the time span of the noted major life events, run a secondary progression search of at least 63 years for each birth time from the birth date,

Figure 3: Secondary Progression Graphic for Elizabeth Taylor, 1983-1994 *Angles are moved by solar arc February 27, 1932. From these shorter interval searches, the 2:00 a.m. and the 2:50 a.m. times show promising alignments between appropriate event and aspect alignment For the next search, run a secondary progression graphic for Elizabeth Taylor for 1958- 1968 and 1983-1994 for each of the two best birth times supported by events, 2:00 a.m. and 2:50 a.m. (Only the 2:00 a.m. graphs are shown in figures 2-3.) Record the active secondary progressions in major hard aspect to natal planets, angles, and the Moon s nodes in a table that includes each probable time set for the four key event years we earlier selected to search (table 13). More ambitious souls may elect to include progressed to progressed planets and points in the search as well, with the goal of finding which time reveals more appropriate hard aspect contacts involving the angles at the most painful life events with the idea of eliminating one of the times. Table 13: Secondary Progression of Angles, Planets, and Nodes for Two Birth Times
2:00 a.m. Event Todd dies in plane crash 3-23-58 Hyster ectomy 7-21-68 Conjun Square pMoon/ Saturn, pASC/ nNNod Oppos Inconj pMoon/ nNNod pMoon/ njupit 2:50 a.m. Conjun Square pMoon/ nSaturn Oppos Inconj pMoon/ nNNod, pVenus/ nASC pMoon/ njupit

Fathers death 11-221968 Drug rehab 12-5-1983 Burton's death 8-5-1984 Hip surgery 3-24-1994 Mothers death 9-11-1994

pMoon/ nASC pMC/ nNNode pMoon/ nMC pMC/ nASC pMoon/ nMars pMC/ nSun nMerc pMars/ nPluto pMoon/ nMars, pASC/ nSun nMerc pMars/ Pluto pMoon/ nMars pMoon/ nSun nMerc pASC/ nNept pASC/ njupiter

pMoon/ nMC pMoon/ nMars pMoon/ nSun nMerc

Angles are moved by solar arc Without providing the same graphics for the 2:50 a.m. time in this text, the results of that search is compared with the 2:00 a.m. search. A study of table 13 reveals only slightly more secondary progression hits in hard aspect to the angles for the 2:00 a.m. time, though planet to planet aspects are the same for both times. Nonetheless, several "stand-outs set the 2:00 a.m. time ahead of the 2:50 a.m. time. At Mike Todd's death, the progressed Ascendant square the Moon s nodes of the 2:00 a.m. time is much more telling of the tragedy and its effects on Taylor than the progressed Venus inconjunct the Ascendant of the 2:50 a.m. time. At her fathers death, the 2:50 a.m. time does show the progressed Moon square the Ascendant and inconjunct the Midheaven, whereas the 2:00 a.m. time shows the progressed Moon inconjunct Jupiter. However, the outer planet transits shown later in table 14 quite adequately describe the event in support of the 2:00 a.m. birth time. The progressed Moon conjunct Taylors 2:00 a.m. Midheaven at Richard Burtons death is much more telling than no progressed aspects for the 2:50 a.m. time. And certainly, the progressed Midheaven conjunct Taylors natal Ascendant at the same time it squared her progressed Midheaven, progressed Sun, and progressed Mercury for the 2:00 a.m. time far outweigh the progressed Ascendant opposite Neptune at her hip replacement surgery for the 2:50 a.m. time. At her mothers death, the secondary progressions of the Moon to conjunct Mars, and Mars to square Pluto alone, adequately describe the loss. The additional progressed Ascendant conjunct natal Sun and Mercury for the 2:50 time better describe her professional success in the AIDS crusade than do the surgery and tragic loss. Thus, the 2:00 a.m. birth time is again confirmed, though the

2:50 a.m. time provided a tempting alternate choice. Figures 2 and 3 illustrate the graphic search tool for active transits at several important life events. More recent astrology software includes such advanced features as graphics, which greatly aid any birth time rectification search. NOW USE OUTER PLANET TRANSITS TO NARROW TO ONE OR TWO PROMISING TIMES Of all of the searches run thus far for Elizabeth Taylor, only the 2:003:00 a.m. time range is consistently synchronous with life events. You may go directly to running outer planet transits to the 2:00 a.m. chart for Taylor, or search further. If you choose the latter, run natal charts set for ten-minute intervals within the range (for 2:00, 2:10, 2:20,2:30, 2:40, 2:50, and 3:00 a.m.), then create a table for the angles at each of those times, noting outer planet transits in major hard aspect to each set of angles for the chosen major event years: 1958Mike Todds sudden death 1968 (Gift of the Krupp diamond), hysterectomy and death of father 1984 Drug and alcohol rehab and Richard Burton s death 1994Hip surgery and death of mother Table 14 provides an example set according to the noted criteria, though certainly you might choose to set up the table in a different format or even as a spreadsheet. The main point is to easily compare the outer planet transits in hard aspect to natal or progressed planets, angles, and the Moon's nodes at the major life events with particular attention to hard aspect contact to the angles making one time stand out over another. It is clear that the 2:00 a.m. mother's memory birth time for Taylor holds up rather well; however, the transits overwhelmingly are more appropriate and prominent for the 1:57 a.m. birth time and even a 2:07 a.m. birth time of the Jigsaw 2.0 search because of the prominence of natal angle involvement at the important life events. Table 14: Outer Planet Transits at Selected Events Narrow the Possible Birth Time Range
Todd dies in plane crash 3-23-1958 Transits Jup 0 Scorpio Sat 25 Sag Uran 7 Leo Nept 4 Scorpio Pluto 0 Virgo Jup 6 Virgo All Times Sq Saturn SqpNN Inc Sun Inc Merc Op Mars Op Sun Op Merc 1:57 2:00 Conj pMC 2:10 2:20 2:30 2:40 2:50 3:05

Hysterectomy 7-21-1968

Sq ASC

Sat 25 Aries Uran 26 Virgo Nept 23 Scop Pluto 21 Virgo Fathers death 11-22-1968 Jup 1 Libra Sat 19 Aries

IncpSN Con pSN Sq ASC

Con MC Inc Mars Sq Pluto Con Venus Con Ura

Sq pAS Con MC Con pMC Con MC Con pMC

Opp MC

Uran 3 Libra Nept 26 Scorpio Drug rehab 12-5-1983 Pluto 25 Virgo Jup 4 Sag Sat 11 Scorpio Uran 9 Sag Nept 28 Sag Burtons death 8-5-1984 Pluto 1 Scorpio Jup 4 Capricorn Sat 10 Scorpio Uran 9 Sag Nept 29 Sag Pluto 29 Libra Jup 13 Scorpio

Con pSN Inc Pluto Inc pMars SqNep SqSun Sq Merc Sq pMoon SqNN Sq Saturn

Con pMC Con ASC

Sq MC Con ASC Sq ASC

Hip surgery 3-24-1994

Sq Nept SqSun Sq Merc Sq pMoon Sq Saturn Con Moon Sq pjupiter Con Nep Opp Sun Op Merc

Sat 6 Pisces Uran 25 Cap Nept 23 Cap

Mothers death 9-11-1994

Pluto 28 Scorpio Jup 11/Scorpio Sat 8 Pisces

OppSun Con Sun Con Mer Op Pluto Sq pMars Sq pUran Op Pluto Sq pMars Sq pUran

Uran 22 Cap Nep 20 Cap Pluto 25 Scorpio

Sq ASC Sq pMC

Sq MC

Death

Figure 4: Transit Graphic Ephemeris for 3-23-68 Surgery and 11-22-68 Fathers

Death

Figure 5: Transit Graphic Ephemeris for 12-5-83 Rehab and 8-5-84 Burtons

Death

Figure 6: Transit Graphic Ephemeris for 3-24-94 Surgery and 9-11-94 Mothers

RETROGRADE AND STATIONARY PERIODS GREATLY EXTEND THE EFFECT OF ANY TRANSIT The shadow period is defined as the sensitized degree area marked by a planet transiting over it by direct motion then returning by retrograde motion and then again by direct movement. The degrees that mark the retrograde station and the direct station points define the whole sensitized degree range, including the whole span of degrees in between. Therefore, the effect of an outer planet transit may be felt even though the transiting planet has not yet made an exact aspect, or is past exact in its aspect, orb notwithstanding. Each of the outer planets moves at a different rate and sensitizes a varying number of degrees during its direct- retrograde-direct period according to its own cycle. Obviously, when two or more planets cast their shadow on planets or personal points in the natal chart, and these patterns occur within a narrow time span, the effect is greatly compounded with much more prominent life experiences in focus. A brief synopsis of the distinctive characteristics of the Jupiter through Pluto planetary cycles follows, with a more detailed discussion found in appendix D. Jupiter Retrograde Period During the average Jupiter transit of one sign per year, only one-third of the sign (10 degrees) is sensitized by Jupiters retrograde motion. The whole sensitized area is called the shadow because those degrees receive three hits from the planetary transit, emphasizing what might otherwise pass unnoticed. In the case of Jupiter, the effect of the shadow lasts approximately 10 months, whereas the effect of Jupiter on the other 20 degrees of each sign, which receive a single pass, lasts about 5 to 10 days. Allowing for a 1-degree orb of influence, one could easily extend the activating potential of the planet to about 2 weeks, depending on Jupiter's speed. From our point of view on Earth, Jupiter moves 40-42 degrees direct, 10 degrees retrograde, 40+ degrees direct, 10 degrees retrograde, and so on, as it travels through the zodiac. Jupiter moves around the entire zodiac in 12 years, spending 1 year in each sign. Saturn Retrograde Period In the average Saturn transit, more than half of each sign, 16 degrees in all, is hit three times by the retrograde and direct motion, taking nearly 11 months to complete the extended stay in the sensitized shadow degree range. No wonder we tend to take notice when an extended Saturn transit activates key areas of the chart. On the other hand, the other 14 degrees of each sign that receive only one Saturn pass during the cycle are each activated for about 7 to 14 days, obviously much easier by comparison. From our point of view on Earth, Saturn moves 21-22 degrees direct, 7 degrees retrograde, 21+ degrees direct, 7 degrees retrograde, and so on, as it moves through the zodiac, taking about 29 years to complete each cycle.

Uranus Retrograde Period Beginning with the Uranus transit, no one escapes without facing the impact of 3 hits to every planet or chart point. During the average 7 years it takes for Uranus to fully transit a sign, every single degree is retraced by the direct-retrograde-direct cycle. The duration of the Uranus transit through the sensitized retrograde and shadow degree area is always 17 months. Basically, every planet or personal point in the chart is in a shadow or sensitized area when Uranus is within 4 degrees. From our point of view on Earth, Uranus moves about 8 degrees direct, 4 degrees retrograde, 8 degrees direct, 4 degrees retrograde, and so on, as it travels through the zodiac. Neptune Retrograde Period As with the Uranus transit, no one escapes a Neptune transit without facing the impact of at least 3 to 5 hits during its stay in aspect to a natal planet or chart point. During the average 14 years it takes for Neptune to fully transit a sign, every single degree is retraced by the direct-retrograde-direct cycle. As a result, the better part of 2 years is colored by Neptune's influence as it moves 5 degrees direct, 3 retrograde, 5 direct, 3 retrograde, and so on, as it works its way through the zodiac. In every Neptune retrograde cycle of 5 degrees, one degree in the span is hit 5 times because of the double retracing that occurs at the retrograde stations. Consequently, a Neptune transit to a personal planet or angle near Neptunes station points most certainly ushers in a doubly heightened period of confusion, delusion, or illusion for the better part of 2 years, depending on the aspect and the planets contacted. The duration of the Neptune transit through the sensitized retrograde and shadow degree area is actually about 18 to 20 months, depending on whether Neptune is slow or fast in its cycle over several generations. And like Uranus, Neptune still takes at least 18 months to complete its direct-retrograde-direct cycle, no matter where one starts counting. Basically, every degree is in a shadow or sensitized area when Neptune is within 34 degrees. Pluto Retrograde Period As is the case with Uranus and Neptune transits, no one escapes a Pluto transit without facing the impact of at least 3 hits to any activated planet or point. During the average twenty years it takes for Pluto to fully transit a sign, every single degree is retraced by the retrograde cycle. From the mid-twentieth century to the mid-twenty-first century, Pluto is fast in its orbit, so during that time span Pluto moves 5 degrees direct, 3 retrograde, 5 direct, 3 retrograde, for 14 years in that part of its 248-year cycle through the zodiac. When Pluto moves into the slower phase of its cycle, the number of direct degrees in motion will lessen to about 4 and stretch that part of Plutos cycle to a bit more than 20 years.

As with Neptune, in every Pluto retrograde cycle of 5 degrees, one degree is hit 5 times and the others within a few minutes of 5 times, because of the double retracing that occurs at the degree of the retrograde stations. Therefore, a Pluto transit to a personal planet or angle most certainly ushers in a period of intensity and focus for 2 years or more, depending on the aspect and the planet contacted. The duration of the Pluto transit through the sensitized retrograde and shadow degree area is currently about 18 to 20 months, and will increase as Pluto slows in its cycle. Basically, every degree is in a shadow or sensitized area when Pluto is within 3-4 degrees. EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES THAT EXTEND THE IMPACT OF OUTER PLANET TRANSITS There are transits, and then there are transits! The retrograde, stationary, and shadow periods of each planets motion are of paramount importance in guiding the astrologer to emphasize the importance of a transit or not. Planets and personal points in the natal chart that are aspected by degree at the stationary retrograde or stationary direct points of an outer planet transit are dramatically activated. And more than one such transiting outer planet activation of the natal chart in a close range of time signals an even more prominent situation, depending on the aspect and the involved planet and its natal aspect network. There is a very great difference in the astrologers interpretation of an 11-month visit of a Saturn transit over a personal planet or angle as opposed to only a few weeks of a single pass; or a simultaneous stacking up of a Neptune station on the same or another personal planet or angle at the same time to amplify stress and extend the challenge over a couple of years. It is just such nuanced judgment by the astrologer that distinguishes a computer chart interpretation from an expert consultation. RETROGRADE AND STATIONARY PERIODS MARK OUTER PLANET TRANSIT SHADOWS FOR ELIZABETH TAYLOR The following two 5-year transit graphs (figures 7 and 8) reveal a distinct difference in outer planet transits to the angles for Elizabeth Taylors 2:00 a.m. "mothers memory birth time and the 2:07 a.m. rectified time reported in Jigsaw 2.0 for events of the early 1990s. Even though the transits are well within the shadow range at the 2:00 a.m. time, note that the Ascendant and Midheaven for the 2:07 a.m. time are just enough different to provide direct transit hits for the key events of that 5-year period.

Figure 7: Five Year Outer Planet Transit Graphic for Elizabeth Taylor - 2:00 A.M. Birth Time (January 1, 1990 December 31, 1994)

# 39 40 41 42 43

Event Collapse/viral pneumonia/near death Marries Larry Fortensky (8) Life Achievement Award/film Hip replacement surgery Death of mother

Location Hollywood, CA Santa Maria, CA Hollywood, CA Hollywood, CA Rancho Mirage, CA

Age 58 59 61 62 62

Date 4&5-1990 10-6-1991 3-11-1993 3-24-1994 9-11-1994

In figure 7, the graphic of outer planet transits for a 2:00 a.m. birth time shows Uranus transiting square to Taylor's natal Midheaven and hitting in early January and early fall of 1990 at her collapse and near scrape with death of viral pneumonia, which did not actually occur until April and May of 1990. However, in figure 8 the graphic of outer planet transits for a 2:07 a.m. birth time shows Uranus transiting square to Taylor's natal Midheaven exactly at the time of the near-death event in April and May.

Figure 8: Five-Year Planet Transit Graphic for Elizabeth Taylor - 2:07 A.M. Birth Time (January 1, 1990 December 31, 1994)

Further, the outer planet transits for the 2:07 a.m. birth time bring transiting Saturn inconjunct the Midheaven and square the Ascendant nearer to the time of Taylors hip replacement surgery and her mothers death; whereas the 2:00 a.m. time sets those transits as exact a bit earlier in March and a bit later in mid-September, not quite aligned with the actual events. Besides, the 2:07 a.m. birth time is a double hit, with both the Ascendant and Midheaven being appropriately activated at the time of the actual events. Thus, the 2:07 a.m. birth time looks to be promising for consistent results in forecasting for Ms. Taylor. IF YOU ARE STILL UNDECIDED ON THE BEST BIRTH TIME RUN SOLAR ECLIPSES FOR THE EVENTS By now you have a pretty good idea of the best time range that corresponds with Elizabeth Taylors life events, but one last search may help confirm the results. Solar eclipses serve as general activation triggers to emphasize the affairs described by a house, or more personally when a planet, angle, or the Moon s nodes are contacted by hard aspect. Since the eclipses occur two or three times per year and influence a 3-5 degree orb (6-10 degree range) for about 6 months, the eclipse effect is greatly compounded if it also activates an angle, planet, or point by major hard aspect, particularly in the fourth harmonic (conjunction, square, and opposition).

Table 15: Solar Eclipse Contacts at Key Life Events for Elizabeth Taylor 2:00 A.M. Birth
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Event Family moves to America On cover of Time magazine Marries Nicky Hilton (1) Divorced/hospital virus/ breakdown Divorced/severe fall/ spinal surgery Husband, Todd, killed in plane crash Emergency tracheotomy/ near death First Oscar, Butterfield 8 Second Oscar, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Surgery / hysterectomy Death of father Alcohol/pills/rehab at Betty Ford Center Event Date 4-15-1939 8-22-1949 5-6-1950 1-29-1951 11-4-1955 3-23-1958 3-4-1961 4-17-1961 4-10-1967 7-21-1968 11-22-1968 12-5-1983 Age 7 16 18 19 233/4 26 29 29 35 36 363/4 513/4 Eclipse 29 Aries 8 Taurus 27 Pisces 19 Virgo 28 Gemini 0 Scorpio 26 Aquar 26 Aquar 20 Scorp 8 Aries 29 Virgo 12 Sagitt Inconjunct SNode Trine Pluto Inconjunct Neptune Conjunct SNode Conjunct Ascendant Square Sun Square Mercury Square Neptune Conjunct Descendant Square Sun Square Mercury Square Neptune Inconjunct Neptune Sextile Mars Trine Pluto Conjunct Chiron Sextile Pluto Inconjunct SNode Aspect/Planet/Angle Inconjunct SNode Sextile Sun Sextile Mercury Trine Neptune Conjunct NNode Inconjunct Venus Inconjunct Uranus Square NNode Square SNode

13

Collapses at news of Burtons death Collapse/viral pneumonia/near death Life Achievement Award/film Hip replacement surgery Death of mother Divorces Fortensky

8-5-1984

52

9 Gemini

14 15 16 17 18

4 & 5-1990 3-11-1993 3-24-1994 9-11-1994 6-1996

58 61 62 62 64

7 Aquar 2 Capric 22 Scorp 20 Taurus 28 Aries

Note that the eclipses in effect at the time of the Taylor s most difficult life events are most consistent with the 2:00 a.m. "mothers memory birth time, even though the time range from 1:57 a.m. to 2:07 a.m. is still viable. If we choose to rectify the birth time to 1:57 a.m., more consistent with the outer planet transit hits, then the 6 -degree

Sagittarius Ascendant is still in range for the eclipse conjunction to an angle, though the eclipses are closer to exact in aspect at a 2:00 a.m. or even a 2:07 a.m. birth time with a 9-degree Sagittarius Ascendant shown in table 15, events 12 and 13. I prefer to accept the birth time with the most confirmation to important life events from directions, secondary progressions, outer planet transits, and eclipses. In this rectification study for Elizabeth Taylor, the evidence best supports the 1:57 a.m., 2:00 a.m., and 2:07 a.m. birth time range, but all factors weighed, I believe I will use the 2:00 a.m. as the best, knowing that the other items searched are still in close orb-ofaspect range as well as in the shadow range of the relevant outer planet transits. Though one can easily justify support for using another time within the 1:57-2:07 a.m. range that brings the exact aspect hits within the effective 1-degree orb limit, the 2:00 a.m. time places the natal Moon in a dwad appropriately descriptive and serves as a workable midpoint for activation of all indicators.

RECTIFICATION EXAMPLE TWO! SINGER JOHNNY CASH Singer Johnny Cash provides an example similar to that of Elizabeth Taylor, in which the mother gives an approximate birth time for him of 7:30 a.m. from memory. The birth certificate, according to AstroDatabank, is in hand, and the date and place were confirmed by Bob Garner, his biographer. Since other conflicting birth times have not appeared, we my safely assume that the mothers memory is not too far off the mark. The recent Michael Streissguth biography of Cash does not give a birth time for him at all. However, any birth time that is given as an even number may have been rounded off to the hour, half hour, or quarter hour. In such instances, the astrologer and client should seriously consider rectifying the time to accurately correspond with life events. In the instance of Johnny Cash, where there are no reported conflicting times, the search may reveal only a small birth time variation from the mother s memory, which makes the rectification search much easier than the 19 -hour search conducted for Elizabeth Taylor or the 24- hour searches for the female client and Jimmy Swaggart presented in chapters 6 and 7. To get a second opinion upfront from Jigsaw 2.0, as in the case of Elizabeth Taylor, I entered a list of major life events for Johnny Cash into the Brady/Dawson Jigsaw 2.0 program for Research and Rectification and searched the time range from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. on February 26, 1932, using the fourth harmonic (conjunction, square, and opposition) and applied outer planet transits, solar arc directions, and secondary progressions with the following results:

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Time

Table 16: Jigsaw 2.0 Suggested Chart Birth Times and Angles for Johnny
Midheaven Ascendant Solar Arc Sec Prog 7/11 2/4 Outer Overall Transits 3/10 57%

7:31 a.m. 25:00-27:15 Sag 21:38-25:23 Pi

Already it is clear that our rectification search will be easy, and only a small modification, if any, will be needed to adjust the birth time to accurately correspond to life events. Nonetheless, it is always safest to begin the search by setting a chart for the most reliably reported birth time, or in the midrange of all of the possible times. Since no competing birth times are offered for Cash, the search should begin with the birth time of the "mothers memory, 7:30 a.m., to confirm that the Moon is part of the SunMercury-Neptune natal 1-degree close aspect opposition pattern. SET THE WORKING BIRTH TIME FOR JOHNNY CASH AND FIND THE HARD ASPECT HOOKS From the 7:30 a.m. time of his "mothers memory, the qualifying aspect networks in John Cashs chart in figure 9 involve: 1. Sun-Mercury conjunctionapproximately 17' orb Sun-Mercury opposite Neptune8' to 10' orb, with the Moon very likely in a 1 trine to Sun-Mercury and sextile Neptune 2. Venus conjunct Uranus30' orb Venus-Uranus semisquare Mars35' to 41' orb Venus-Uranus trine Jupiter152' to 158' orb 3. MC may possibly be within 1 of square the Moons nodes, but it is a less reliable hook for the early searches

Figure 9: Johnny Cashs Chart Set for Mothers Memory of 7:30 A.M. February 26, 1932 / 7:30 a.m. CST / Kingsland, Arkansas Placidus houses

With the Moon suspected of being within a 1-degree orb, and the angles yet untested, the first two multiple-planet configurations do provide us with very good aspect hooks into the chart to begin the rectification search. CREATE A LIST OF NOTABLE LIFE EVENTS FOR JOHNNY CASH Once the working chart is set, again, we begin the process of rectification by creating a list of important life events with dates for John R. Cash, named for his father, J. R. Cash. The information for this list of life events was culled from the 2006 biography released by Michael Streissguth entitled Johnny Cash: The Biography.1

Rather than present the events in narrative form, the table format allows the astrologer to research the events in chronological order to more easily spot patterns of events that may be correlated with patterns of planetary aspects in the natal chart as they are activated and unfold in time. -1. Michael Streissguth, entitled Johnny Cash: The Biography (Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press, 2006), p. 323

Table 17: Notable Life Events for Johnny Cash 1 2 3 Event Family moves House floods/lost/forced move Older brother hurt/skill saw through abdomen/John a witness/feels guilty/brother doesnt speak to him on deathbed/father says to John, Too bad it wasn't you. Jack dies Performs songs at high school graduation Enlists in Air Force Assigned to top-secret decoding work Marriage to pre-war sweetheart, Vivian Liberto His band, Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two, appears on radio and records first record Place Dyess, AR Dyess, AR Dyess, AR Age 3 5 12 Date Time 3-15-1935 4-10-1937 5-15-1944

4 5 6 7 8 9

Dyess, AR Dyess, AR Dyess, AR Germany

12 18 18 19

5-20-1944 5-19-1950 7-7-1950 4-1-1951

San Antonio, TX 22 8-7-1954 Dyess, AR 22 10-1954

Table 17: Notable Life Events for Johnny Cash (continued)

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Event Daughter, Roseanne, born First record released, Cry, Cry, Cry First appears on TV show, Louisiana Hayride, a big success On top of country music charts Folsom Prison Blues at top of country charts Arrested for spousal abuse (contrary to myth, he never served prison time) Daughter, Kathy, born Opens at Grand Ole Opry Appeared on Jackie Gleason Show/ launched national career Daughter, Cindy, born Begins heavy drug use, amphetamines (1958-1967 worst time) Left Sun Records and went to Columbia Records Moves to California Releases three hit albums Guest on the Ed Sullivan Show Best recording sessions of his career, most creative Daughter, Tara, born Appears at Carnegie Hall totally drugged out/a flop! Full-blown affair with June Carter/both married to others/ scandal Friends with Bob Dylan/writes protest song, The Ballad of Ira Hayes Appears at Newport Folk Festival/ very successful crossover Place Dyess, AR Dyess, AR Dyess, AR Dyess, AR Memphis, TN Memphis, TN Memphis, TN Nashville, TN New York, NY Memphis, TN Nashville, TN Nashville, TN Memphis, TN Los Angeles, CA New York, NY Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA New York, NY Los Angeles, CA New York, NY New York, NY Age 23 23 233/4 23 24 24 24 24 25 26 26 26 26 27 27 29 29 30 30 32 32 Date 5-1955 6-21-1955 11-13-1955 12-1-1955 2-10-1956 3-1956 3-1956 7-14-1956 6-1957 3-1958 5-1958 7-1958 7-1958 6-1959 11-1959 2-24-1961 8-24-1961 5-10-1962 10-1962 3-1964 7-25-1964 Time

31 32 33 34 35

36

37 38

39 40 41 42 43

44 45 46 47

Accidentally starts forest fire/ loses lawsuit/fined $82,000 Arrested on federal drug charges/ in the news/drug use now public Racists boycott his music/thought his wife, Vivian, was black Vivian files for divorce June Carter gives ultimatum about NO drugs, move closer to his children/Johnny drug-free until 1976 Performs live from Folsom Prison/a huge hit/live album recorded also hit/records prisoners song Marries June Carter, his soul mate Friend, Luther Perkins, dies in house fire while drunk, Johnny had ignored his call/feels guilty for death Live at San Quentin Concert/very successful Gets his own TV show, The Johnny Cash Show Son, John, born The Johnny Cash Show is canceled Canadian National Expo/sells out/ added extra show also sells out/extreme success/biggest payday ever Release of film, The Gospel Road/a total flop, but a work dear to his heart Long-time manager, Holiff, quits/ career at a low point Minister, Shaw, attempts suicide Career revived/hosts NBC special/ gets new Johnny Cash Show

Los Angeles, CA El Paso, TX Mobile, AL Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA

33 33 34 34 35

6-1965 10-4-1965 1 thru 101966 9-1966 10-21-1967

Los Angeles, CA

36

1-13-1968

Hendersonville, TN Los Angeles, CA

36 36

3-1-1968 8-3-1968

Los Angeles, CA

37 37

2-24-1969 6-7-1969 3-1970 3-1971 8-1971

Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA Montreal, Canada

38 39 39

Arkansas / South Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA

41 41 42 44

2-1973 3-1973 12-24-1974 7-1976

48

49

50 51 52 53 54 55

56 57 58 59 60 61

62 63

Prisoner who wrote Greystone commits suicide/influences Johns activism for prison reform/again, John feels guilty for firing him from band Enters drug and alcohol rehab/ has stomach, intestine, and spleen surgery to save his life Father dies of Parkinsons disease Signs with Mercury Records /more creative license Double bypass heart surgery Drug and alcohol rehab again Abscessed tooth removed/jaw cyst scraped off/left disfigured/in pain Moves to Branson to semiretire and perform at his own theater complex/builder goes broke/project fizzles Mother, Carrie, dies/she was his greatest fan Wins $1.6 million suit against builder Brother, Roy, dies/another big fan Overdose of pain pills/cancels tour Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album Hallucinations begin/diagnosed with ShyDrager Syndrome/ hospitalized for pneumonia and blood poisoning Hospitalized for pneumonia Pneumonia again/another album out

Los Angeles, CA

46

4-1978

Palm Springs, CA

51

12-1983

Memphis, TN Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA Palm Springs, CA Los Angeles, CA Branson, MO

53 54 56 57 58 60

12-23-1985 8-21-1986 12-1988 11-23-1989 1-1990 3-1991

Memphis, TN Branson, MO Memphis, TN Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA

60 62

3-1991 3-1993 11-1993

64 66 66

4-1995 4-1997 10 & 111997

Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA

67 70

10-1998 3-2002

64

65 66

June brain dead after heart Los Angeles, CA surgery in May 2003/she dies three days later on May 15 just before sundown John hospitalized Los Angeles, CA w/peritonitis Rushed to hospital/dies 9-12- Los Angeles, CA 2003 at 2:00 a.m.

71

5-12 thru 5-15-2003 4-24 thru 9-9-2003 9-11 thru 9-12-2003

71 71

2:00 a.m.

FIND THE DWAD PLACEMENT OF CASH'S NATAL MOON Next, the dwad placement of Cashs natal Scorpio Moon may give some insight into the sort of subinfluence he expressed. From the working chart we see that his natal Moon is at 757' Scorpio, and, according to the dwad listings in table 5 (page 24), it is in the Aquarius dwad in square aspect to its sign, Scorpio. Any planet or personal point in the 7-10 degree range or the 22 -25 degree range of any sign is in a dwad that squares its own sign placement. Planets or personal points in those degree ranges are challenged throughout life (by the nature of the square) to integrate the conflicting dwad/sign influences through the planet and its house placement. Just a glance at the list of Johnny Cashs life events indicates a lifelong struggle with emotional (Moon) issues ranging from parental conflict, to serious womanizing, to serious drug and alcohol abuse and self-destruction. Of course, the Moon in a dwad square to its sign is not always so dramatic, but Cashs internal conflicts were played out on a very public stage with little tolerance for his foibles. Table 18: Johnny Cash's Natal Moon Dwad and 1 -Degree Aspects for 7:008:00 A.M. Aspects Trine Sun Trine Mercury Sextile Neptune Trine Sun Trine Mercury Sextile Neptune Sesqsq Ascendant Trine Sun A.M. Moon Dwad Time Dwad P.M. Moon Aspects 7:39 Scorpio Aquarius 7:00 7:57 Scorpio Aquarius 7:30

8:15 Scorpio Aquarius 8:00

Already table 18 shows that the 7:30 time is close to accurate, with the added aspect of the Moon sesquisquare to the Ascendant, which further describes John's lifelong problem with substance abuse. Now search the list of life events for the few most dramatic life-defining events to begin testing the angles. Of the many major events for Cash, let us arbitrarily select as good starting points for our rectification search the house flood of 1937, his 1965 arrest on federal drug charges, his father s death in 1985, and his own death in 2003. Other events may be searched later for confirmation. 2 32 50 66 House flooded/lost/forced move Arrested on federal drug charges Father dies of Parkinsons disease Rushed to hospital/dies 9-12-2003 at 2:00 a.m. Dyess, AR El Paso, TX Memphis, TN Los Angeles, CA 5 4-10-1937 33 10-4-1965 53 12-23-1985 71 9-11 thru 9-12-2003

BEGIN THE SEARCH TO DERIVE THE BIRTH CHART ANGLES FROM LIFE EVENTS We begin the search for the best placement of the angles by directing the Midheaven and then the Ascendant to conjunct each leg of the selected 1-degree hard aspect natal patterns and their apex points to align the angles appropriately with actual life events. Remember that we are looking only at the conjunctions to the selected points, and so it follows that we will find a resonance of that contact in approximate 6hour intervals for the applying square, opposition, and separating square. Of course, the inconjunct (150 degree) aspect is now regarded by many astrologers as a major hard aspect, but it might best be left for later searches if there is still doubt. Likewise, wait until another time to search the semisquare of Mars to natal Venus and Uranus, and its sesquisquare to Jupiter, for such an uncontested birth time. Remember that to arrive at the directed position of the Midheaven, Ascendant, or apex point, the client's age at the event must be subtracted from each planet in the natal 1-degree hard aspect pattern to derive the birth time that would correspond with the angle contacting by conjunction at the time of the event (table 19). In Johnny Cash's case, subtract 5 degrees (equal to his age at the flood event) from each planetary position in the far left column. Then use your astrology software search function to find a birth time that corresponds to the Midheaven at that derived degree, in this case 1:45 Pisces. Continue searching for derived birth times that correspond to a directed Midheaven conjunction to each of the other planets (Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, and Jupiter) for the flood event. For the drug arrest event, subtract 33 degrees (his age at the arrest) from each of the planet positions in the far left column and derive a birth time that

would be consistent with the directed Midheaven conjunct each of the planets at the time of the event. Continue the process for the fathers death and Cashs own death. Table 19: Directed Midheaven Times Conjunct Aspect Network at Four Major Events
Planet Contacted by Conjunction Cashs Age at Event Grand Opposition: Sun 6:45 Pisces House Flood 4-10-1937 5 Drug Arrest 10-4-1965 33 10:10 a.m. MC 3:15 Aqu 10:09 a.m. MC 3:00 Aqu 10:07 p.m. MC 3:06 Leo 33 12:45 p.m. MC 13:00 Pisc 12:47 p.m. MC 13:32 Pisc 8:37 p.m. MC 11:45 Can Fathers Death 12-23-1985 53 8:44 a.m. MC 13:00 Cap 8:43 a.m. MC 12:45 Cap 8:43 p.m. MC 12:51 Can 53 11:30 a.m. MC 23:16 Aqu 11:31 a.m. MC 23:47 Aqu 7:09 p.m. MC 21:29 Gem Own Death 9-12-2003 71 7:31 a.m. MC 26:00 Sag 7:30 a.m. MC 25:45 Sag 7:30 p.m. MC 25:51 Gem 71 10:21 a.m. MC 6:01 Aqu 10:22 a.m. MC 6:33 Aqu 5:58 p.m. MC 4:45 Gem

12:02 p.m. MC 1:45 Pisc Mercury 6:28 Pisces 12:01 p.m. MC 1:30 Pisc Neptune 6:36 Virgo 0:04 a.m. MC 1:36 Vir Cashs Age at Event 5 Conjunction, Trine: Venus 16:31 Aries 2:29 p.m. MC 11:31 Ari Uranus 17:02 Aries 12:31 p.m. MC 12:02 Ari Jupiter 15:14 Leo 10:36 a.m. MC 10:14 Leo

The process is exactly the same for the Ascendant search of finding a derived birth time for when the Ascendant would contact each listed planet by conjunction at the time of the event. Table 20: Directed Ascendant Times Conjunct Aspect Network at Four Major Events
Planet Contacted by Conjunction Cashs Age at Event Grand Opposition: Sun 6:45 Pisces Mercury 6:28 Pisces Neptune 6:36 Virgo Conjunct, Trine: House Flood 4-10-1937 5 6:33 a.m. AS 1:45 Pisc 6:32 a.m. AS 1:30 Pisc 5:31 p.m. AS 1:36 Vir Drug Arrest 10-4-1965 33 5:05 a.m. AS 3:15 Aqu 5:04 a.m. AS 3:00 Aqu 3:13 p.m. AS 3:06 Leo Fathers Death Own Death 12-23-1985 9-12-2003 53 71 3:51 a.m. AS 13:00 Cap 3:50 a.m. AS 12:45 Cap 1:38 p.m. AS 12:51 Can 2:39 a.m. AS 26:00 Sag 2:38 a.m. AS 25:45 Sag 12:22 p.m. AS 25:51 Gem

Venus 16:31 Aries Uranus 17:02 Aries Jupiter 15:14 Leo

8:18 a.m. AS 11:31 Ari 8:20 a.m. AS 12:02 Ari 3:48 p.m. AS 10:14 Leo

7:03 a.m. AS 13:00 Pisc 7:05 a.m. AS 13:32 Pisc 1:33 p.m. AS 11:45 Can

6:08 a.m. AS 23:16 Aqu 6:10 a.m. AS 23:47 Aqu 12:03 p.m. AS 21:29 Gem

5:15 a.m. AS 6:01 Aqu 5:17 a.m. AS 6:33 Aqu 11:00 a.m. AS 4:45 Gem

Continue the same process of searching for derived birth times that correspond to the apex points of the planets involved in the close hard aspect natal patterns that conjunct each planet at the time of the event. This process may be too tedious for so small a search as Johnny Cashs rectification, but it provides an invaluable confirmation for searches that span several hours or even a whole day. Table 21: Times Directed Opposite the Apex Planets at Four Major Events
T-Square Apex Planet House Flood Opposition 4-10-1937 Drug Arrest 10-4-1965 Fathers Death 12-23-1985 53 2:32 p.m. MC 12:15 Ari AS 24:27 Can 8:20 a.m. AS 12:15 Ari MC 7:21 Cap 2:34 a.m. MC 12:15 Lib AS 24:53 Sag 8:44 p.m. AS 12:15 Lib MC 13:22 Can 11:21p.m. MC 24:33 Leo AS 9:52 Sco 4:13 p.m. AS 24:33 Leo MC 11:56 Tau 7:11 a.m. MC 21:25 Sag AS 15:43 Pisc Own Death 9-12-2003 71 1:35 p.m. MC 26:06 Pisc AS 11:51 Can 7:38 a.m. AS 26:06 Pisc MC 27:40 Sag 1:35 a.m. MC 26:06 Vir AS 12:00 Sag 7:28 p.m. AS 26:06 Vir MC 25:45 Gem 10:42 p.m. MC 14:33 Leo AS 3:01 Sco 3:16 p.m. AS 14:33 Leo MC 27:08 Ari 6:00 a.m. MC 4:40 Sag AS 20:50 Aqu

Cashs Age at Event 5 33 Square Sun-Mercury-Neptune Opposition 6:36 Gemini 5:44 p.m. 3:52 p.m. MC 1:36 Gem MC 3:06 Tau AS 4:21 Vir AS 11:05 Leo 6:36 Gemini 10:47 a.m. 9:40 a.m. AS 1:36 Gem AS 10:49 Tau MC 12:29 Aqu MC 25:59 Cap 6:36 Sagittarius 5:46 a.m. 3:52 a.m. MC 1:36 Sag MC 3:06 Scor AS 15:52 Aqu AS 13:21 Cap 6:36 Sagittarius 0:45 a.m. 10:23 p.m. AS 1:36 Sag AS 3:06 Sco MC 12:38 Vir MC 7:04 Leo Opposite Venus-Uranus 16:45 Libra 16:45 1:55 a.m. 0:25 a.m. Libra (combined) MC 1:45 Lib MC 10:20 Vir AS 16:25 Sag AS 20:24 Sco 16:45 Libra 16:45 7:54 p.m. 5:43 p.m. Libra (combined) AS 1:45 Lib AS 10:20 Vir MC 1:54 Can MC 4:03 Gem Opposite Jupiter 15:10 Aquarius 1:53 p.m. 8:39 a.m. MC 1:45 Ari MC 11:40 Cap AS 16:19 Can AS 19:16 Ari

15:10 Aquarius

7:52 a.m. AS 1:45 Ari MC 1:02 Cap

3:45 a.m. AS 11:40 Cap MC 1:19 Sco

2:18 a.m. AS 21:25 Sag MC 8:00 Lib

1:00 a.m. AS 4:40 Sag MC 6:37 Vir

TALLY THE PRELIMINARY SEARCH RESULTS TO NARROW THE POSSIBLE BIRTH TIME RANGE As before, the results must be tallied to narrow the search to no more than 4 possible birth times. Remember that they are likely to fall into a range of approximately 6 hours between each time, which represents the squares and the opposition to the actual birth time. The bolded times above represent variations of 21-26 Sagittarius suggested by the earlier Jigsaw 2.0 search, and the 7:28-7:38 a.m. range still is prominently in the mix. Table 22: Tally of the Results of Midheaven, Ascendant, and Apex Searches for Four Johnny Cash Events Total A.M. Event 1 3 2 3 1 4 4 0 5 1 5 2 7 1 6 2 0 6 2 4 47 11 A.M. A.M. A.M. Hours Event Event Event 2 3 4 1 12-1 2 1-2 2 2 2-3 2 2 3-4 4-5 2 2 5-6 2 1 6-7 2 13 7-8 1 3 8-9 9-10 2 2 10-11 1 2 1 11-12 11 12 13 Total P.M. Event 1 3 1 1 1 2 1 P.M. Event 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 9 9 P.M. Event 3 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 8 P.M. Event 4 1 1 1 1 2 1 7 Total 7 4 2 4 1 4 0 4 3 0 3 1 33

At this point, we have a preponderance of data supporting an a.m. birth time over a p.m. time, with 47 a.m. hits compared to only 33 for the p.m. times. In studying the results of the tally of derived birth times, it is clear that we may reasonably narrow the rectification search to the few bolded time ranges of: (1)7-8 a.m. (2) 8-9 a.m. (3) 10-11 a.m. (4) 12-1 p.m.

Keep in mind that we are accumulating evidence with several different methods of birth time confirmation. So far, the natal Moon search supports the 7:30 a.m. time, and after the directed Midheaven, Ascendant, and apex point searches, the early a.m. time range is still in the running. In fact, the 7-8 a.m. time range has the highest number of hits, confirming that the "mothers memory is very close to correct. At this point, we may safely eliminate the 8-9 a.m., 10-11 a.m., and 12-1 p.m. time ranges, since they do not span the reported and undisputed birth time. Refer to the Jigsaw 2.0 search for Cashs birth time at the beginning of chapter 4 (table 16), which selected 7:31 a.m. from within the 7-8 a.m. range. This exercise only confirms what we already thought was an A data time, and now we might consider it an even more reliable time for forecasting during Cashs life. SEARCH THE SECONDARY PROGRESSIONS TO CONFIRM EARLY RESULTS Even though we are already pretty certain of the 7:30 a.m. birth time for Johnny Cash, it may be of interest to search the position of the progressed planets (Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, and the Midheaven and Ascendant) at the times of his major life events (table 23). Cash Progressed Angles for 7:30 A.M. AS conj NN MC sx Mars MC sx Moon AS sq Saturn Table 23: Lifetime Progressed Inner Planet and Angle Positions for Johnny Progressed Inner Planet Aspect for 7:30 A.M. Venus sq Pluto Venus sq Saturn Merc conj Venus Merc conj Uranus Age at Corresponding Life Events Event 3 5 12 22 22 23 23 Family moves House floods/lost/forced move Brother Jack dies Marriage to pre-war sweetheart, Vivian Liberto His band, Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two, appear on radio and record first record Daughter, Roseanne, born First appears on TV show Louisiana Hayride, a big success Date of Event 3-15-35 4-10-37 5-20-44 8-7-54 10-1954 5-1955 11-13-55

AS sx Mars Sun sx Saturn

Mars trine Pluto MC op Pluto

23 24 24

On top of country music charts Folsom Prison Blues at top of country charts Daughter, Kathy, born Appears on Jackie Gleason Show/ launches national career Daughter, Cindy, born Begins heavy drug use, amphetamines (1958-1967 worst) Moves to California Released three hit albums

12-1-55 2-10-56 3-1956 6-1957 3-1958 5-1958 7-1958 6-1959

Venus sq Jupiter Mercury sq Pluto

25 26 26 26 2 7

AS sx Merc AS sx Sun As tri Nept MC sx AS Mar con AS

Venus sx Pluto

29 30 32

Mars con NN AS sq jupit MC con Sat Venus incon MC

33 33 34 35 36 36

Daughter, Tara, born Appears at Carnegie Hall totally drugged out/a flop! Friends with Bob Dylan/writes protest song, "Ballad of Ira Hayes Accidentally starts forest fire/ loses lawsuit/fined $82,000 Arrested on federal drug charges/in the news/drug use now public Vivian files for divorce June Carter gives ultimatum about NO drugs, Johnny drugfree until 1976 Performs live from Folsom Prison/a huge hit/live album recorded Marries June Carter, his soul mate

8-24-61 5-10-62 3-1964 6-1965 10-4-65 9-1966 10-21-67 1-13-68 3-1-1968

36 AS sx Pluto AS inc Moon Mars sx Saturn Venus tri Saturn Sun trine Jupiter Sun sq Saturn Mars tri Jupiter Mars conj Venus Mars conj Uranus 37 38 53 56 57 58 60 62 Venus sq AS Sun opp Moon Merc tri Jupiter Mars sq Pluto Venus opp MC Merc conj Venus Venus inc Saturn Merc sq Pluto Mars trine Pluto Venus tri Mars 62 64 66 67 70 71

Friend dies in house fire while drunk, Johnny had ignored his call / feels guilty for death Gets his own TV show, The Johnny Cash Show Son, John, born Father dies of Parkinsons disease Double bypass heart surgery Drug and alcohol rehab again Abscessed tooth removed/jaw cyst scraped off/left disfigured/in pain Mother, Carrie, diesshe was his greatest fan John wins $1.6 million suit against builder Brother, Roy, dies/another big fan Overdose of pain pills/ cancels tour Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album Hospitalized for pneumonia Pneumonia again/ another album out June brain dead after heart surgery in May 2003 / she dies three days later just before sundown John hospitalized with peritonitis Rushed to hospital/dies at 2:00 a.m.

8-3-1968 6-7-1969 3-1970 12-23-85 12-1988 11-23-89 1-1990 3-1991 3-1993 11-1993 4-1995 4-1997 10-1998 3-2002 5-15-03

71 MC con Mer MC op Nept MC con Sun 71

4-24 thru 9-9-03 9-12-03

AS opp MC
* Mean nodes were used

The graphic function of most astrology software programs is quite helpful for easily spotting progressions as well as directions and transits. In figures 10 and 11, note that the angles for the 7:30 a.m. birth time are appropriately aspected at most major events, and the progressed inner planets further describe the events to provide us assurance that the 7:30 a.m. birth time is confirmed. SEARCH THE OUTER PLANET TRANSITS TO CONFIRM EARLY RESULTS Just as we searched the secondary progressions to the important life events for Johnny Cash, a similar process works just as well for the directions and transit searches (tables 24 and 25). It is interesting to compare the progressions with directions for key life events. Table 24: Directed Inner Planet and Angle Positions at Key Life Events for Johnny Cash
Directed Angles for 7:30 A.M. Directed Inner Planet Aspects for 7:30 A.M. Mars con Merc Mars opp Nept Mars con Merc Sun sq Saturn Merc sq Saturn Venus sq NN Venus sq SN Age at Event 5 33 53 71 Corresponding Life Events House floods/lost/ forced move Arrested on federal drug charges Father dies of Parkinson s disease Date of Event 4-10-37 10-4-65 12-23-85

MC conj Saturn

MC conj Mercury MC opp Neptun MC conj Sun

Rushed to hospital/dies at 2:00 a.m. 9-12-03

Figure 10:Secondary Progressions of Planets and Angles for Johnny Cash, 1932-1967

Figure 11:Secondary Progressions of Planets and Angles for Johnny Cash, 1968-2004

Table 25: Outer Planet Transits at Selected Events Narrow the Possible Birth Time Range
All Times 7:25 A.M. House Neptune incon Venus floods/lost/ Neptune incon Uranus forced move Pluto inconj MC 4-10-1937 Uranus opp Moon Saturn conj NN Saturn opp SN Arrested on 16:59 Virgo Pluto inc Venus federal drug 18:21 Scorpio Pluto inc Uranus charges 10-416:51 Virgo Neptune inc Venus 1965 11:49 Pisces Neptune inc Uranus 7:19 Gemini Uranus inc Venus Uranus inc Uranus Saturn in shadow conj Mercury opp Neptune conj Sun NNode sq Mercury NNode sq Neptune NNode sq Sun Father dies of 6:42 Scorpio Pluto trine Mercury Parkinsons 19:00 Sag Pluto sext Neptune disease 12-23- 4:15 Sag Pluto trine Sun 1985 16:29 Aqu Uranus incon Pluto Saturn in shadow sq Mercury sq Neptune sq Sun Jupiter sx Venus Jupiter sx Uranus Rushed to 17:17 Sag Pluto trine Venus hospital/ dies 9- 00:05 Pisces Pluto trine Uranus 12-2003 at 2:00 3 :30 Virgo Pluto trine Jupiter a.m. Uranus conj Mars Jupiter in shadow conj Neptune opp Venus opp Sun Transits 16:44 Virgo 26:29 Cancer 8:27 Taurus 28:19 Pisces 7:30 A.M. 7:35 A.M.

Venus conj MC

Venus sq MC

The transit search confirms the 7:30 a.m. birth time of our previous searches, though one might make a good case for using the 7:31 a.m. time with a 26:01 Sagittarius

Midheaven and a 23:15 Pisces Ascendant as projected by the Jigsaw 2.0 search for progressions, directions, and outer planet transits in the fourth harmonic, which includes the conjunction, applying square, opposition, and separating square. Of course, some may want to run the transit graphics for the 7:30 a.m. birth time to see the shadow areas traced by the outer planets and note where they activate the chart of Johnny Cash at key life events. The planets transiting within a shadow range while activating Cashs natal chart are noted in table 25. Given all of the evidence provided by our several searches, the 7:30 a.m. time is pretty well confirmed. SEARCH SOLAR ECLIPSES FOR KEY EVENTS FOR FINAL BIRTH TIME CONFIRMATION Finally, a solar eclipse search can confirm any remaining doubts of the birth time (table 26). The solar eclipse at the time of the devastating flood that destroyed the family house and forced them to run for their lives activated both of Cashs angles, square his Ascendant and conjunct his Midheaven. Clearly, it was the involvement of the angles that left such a major impression on young John. Similarly, the solar eclipse of 1985 involved an angle (his Ascendant) at the death of his father. The other two events that have provided hooks for our searches are quite revealing because they share the same solar eclipse by sign and degree. Cash was arrested on federal drug charges at the 1965 solar eclipse at 9 degrees Gemini, and died at the 2003 eclipse at 9 degrees Gemini. Not only was the infamous grand opposition of Sun-Mercury opposite Neptune activated, but the eclipse made an inconjunct aspect to his natal Moonall separative influences confirming the 7:30 a.m. birth time. Table 26: Solar Eclipse Contacts at Key Life Events for Johnny Cash 7:30 A.M. Birth Event 1 House floods/house lost/family moved Event Date Age Eclipse Aspect/Planet/Angle 4-10-1937 5 21:48 Sag Square Ascendant Semisq Moon Inconjunct Pluto Conjunct Midheaven 2 Arrested for possession 10-4-1965 33 9:13 Gem Inconjunct Moon of illegal drugs Square Sun Square Neptune Square Mercury

3 Fathers death

4 Own death

12-23-1985 53 20:08 Sco Trine Pluto Trine Ascendant Square Jupiter Trine North Node 9-12-2003 71 9:19 Gem Inconjunct Moon Square Sun Square Neptune Square Mercury

The examples for birth time rectification provided in these chapters should show a way into the chart for all astrologers, whether hand-calculating, using standard astrology software for computer searches, or using the advanced research features of more specialized computer software. Now that you are armed with modern astrological techniques and whatever search tools are available, the results of a rectification search for a birth time that matches appropriately with life events should be quite workable. CHART COMPARISON OF TIME TWINS! ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND JOHNNY CASH Now that both birth times of our "time twins," Elizabeth Taylor and Johnny Cash, are confirmed by the rectification searches as appropriately corresponding to life events, the next obvious question to address is, "How can their lives and charts be so different if they were born within the same 24-hour period ?" The short answer is that the 18-hour difference in their birth times reveals major differences in the positions of and aspects to their Moons and their anglesthe very factors that distinguish any of us from others born on the same day. Specifically: 1. Nine degrees separate their Scorpio Moons, with greatly different aspects and house placements. 2. There is absolutely no similarity in their angles by sign placement, degree, or aspects. 3. The latitudes of their births are so different that Cash's Midheaven and Ascendant are nearly 90 degrees apart, whereas Taylor's are nearly 60 degrees apart. RECOGNIZE HOW LOCATION AND DATE CAN AFFECT THE ANGLES According to Bernadette Brady in The Eagle and the Lark: If two people are born at precisely the same instant in time but at different places on the globe, their planetary patterns will be absolutely identical. However, the house position of the planets will be quite different because the sign rising in one place may

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well be setting in another. It is the position on the Earth at any particular time which indicates the position of a planet in its particular semi-arc or house.1 Starting with point 3, Elizabeth Taylor was born in London, England, which has a latitude of 51N30. All far-north or far-south latitudes exhibit such skewing of the angles due to the rapidly diminishing diameters of each latitude belt around the earth and the time of the year. Further, Rob Hand tells us that "the Ascendant, Midheaven and Vertex are all nodes, i.e., points defined by the intersection of two great circles upon the celestial sphere.2 The angles more usually form a square relationship in latitudes below 40 degrees north or south at certain times of the year near the equinoxes, and Johnny Cashs very late February birth in Kingsland, Arkansas, at 33N 51 latitude, confirms that to be true. Therefore, when one of Cashs angles is hit by secondary progression, direction, or outer planet transit, the other angle is hit by square aspect. When one of Taylors angles is hit by any of the same moving factors, the other angle is activated by a sextile aspect. Astrologers all know the interpretative distinctions between the challenging square aspect and the benign sextile, and those distinctions played out in the lives of our time twins. Not only do the latitudes of Taylors and Cashs births make it impossible to have the same angles (and house divisions), but any difference of just 4 minutes in their birth times places another degree on the angles and house cusps, and possibly 2 degrees in winter births such as theirs. With 18 hours between their births, only by accident would the signs and degrees on their angles have any relationship at all. One connection that might be possible would be to have the same degree on one of the angles, but in a different sign; however, even that is a far stretch of the imagination and reality, with only a 1 in 12 probability. More realistically, the sign on one of their angles might echo the other by element (fire, air, earth, or water) or quality (cardinal, fixed, or mutable). In comparing any set of time twins, the likelihood is slim that even one of their angles will have anything in common with the others. Nonetheless, Cash and Taylor do share a pair of signs angular. His Midheaven for 7:30 a.m. on February 26, 1932, is 25:46 Sagittarius and Ascendant 22:56 Pisces, while Taylors Midheaven 18 hours later for 2:00 a.m. on February 27,1932, is 6:02 Libra and Ascendant 7:31 Sagittarius. They do not have the same degree on any angle; however, they do have the same two signs (Gemini and Sagittarius) but on different angles. Taylor has Sagittarius on the Ascendant with Gemini setting on the seventh, and Cash has Sagittarius culminating at the Midheaven and Gemini on the fourth. -1. Bernadette Brady, The Eagle and the Lark: A Textbook of Predictive Astrology (York Beach, ME: Samuel Weiser, 1992), pp. 30-31. 2. Rob Hand, "Chapter 12: The Ascendant, Midheaven & Vertex in Extreme Latitudes," Essays on Astrology (Rockport, MA: Para Research, 1982), p. 131.

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Cashs home situation was always changeable, from the early moves and flood to being constantly on the road, to the extent that his children barely knew him until later years. Of course, Gemini on Taylors seventh shows a much different changeability of partners and marriages. Cashs Sagittarius on the Midheaven placed the career greater than life, even performing for smaller audiences up until his death. Taylors Sagittarius on the Ascendant suggests that she, herself, is the Jupiterian icon of greater-than-life humanitarian work, and not so much her career. Taylor and Cash do both have mutable signs across the Ascendant/Descendant axis, which describes their many dalliances in romance and relationships whether one counts Taylor's eight marriages or Cashs notorious reputation for infidelity. That changeable relationship situation for both is further compounded with challenge from both having an Ascendant degree placement in the dwad degree range square to the sign. Taylors Ascendant is in the 7-10 degree range, giving a Pisces dwad placement square the Sagittarius rising sign, and Cashs Ascendant is in the 22-25 degree range of Pisces, giving a Sagittarius dwad placement square to the Pisces rising sign. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that both Taylor and Cash have fought major battles with alcohol and drug addiction, and have been through rehab several times at the Betty Ford Center in Palm Springs, California. In addition, both have a long history of respiratory ailments from battles with pneumonia requiring extended hospitalization and life-saving tracheotomies. Still comparing the angle placements of Cash and Taylor, they receive very different aspects from entirely different planets. Taylors Ascendant is squared within 1 degree by natal Mercury, Neptune, and Sun, greatly compounding the problem with respiratory ailments and issues with pills and alcohol. Such a close hard aspect of Neptune to the Ascendant is a signal of such problems in any chart. On the other hand, Cashs Ascendant is exactly sesquisquare his natal Moon, suggesting that he may have had more resistance to illness and personal setbacks than Taylor. Both Cash and Taylor have faced image problems suggested by their Midheavens facing multiple close hard aspects. Cash's Midheaven is closely square the Moon's nodes by 1 degrees, which suggests major life lessons to be learned about commitment and responsibility within the realm of work. Cash was notorious for being unreliable about showing up on time or at all for performances, and even when he did show, he usually was wasted on drugs. Taylor's career is less challenged than Cashs, but her close 1-degree inconjunct of Sun and Mercury to the Midheaven suggests that circumstances beyond her control, such as illness, frequently interfere with her work.

COMPARE THE DWAD PLACEMENTS OF ANGLES FOR CASH AND TAYLOR Not many astrologers even note dwads, much less apply the concept of the aspect relationship of the 2-degree dwad sign to the 30-degree whole sign that contains it. Nonetheless, it serves as a useful tool in distinguishing the nuances of the more general sign placement. Cashs and Taylors charts show a Midheaven mutual reception of sorts, one with the sign Libra and the Sagittarius dwad, and the other with the Sagittarius sign and the Libra dwad. Both signs and dwads describe people who have led their careers in the public eye in a big way. As discussed earlier, both have the Ascendant dwad (part) square to the sign (whole), which signals a restless inner tension to the personality that keeps them constantly on the go. Both time twins have their dwads of the Moon in hard aspect to their sign placement, which reinforces the emotional tension and quest for excitement in life. Table 27 provides a visual of the similarities and differences in the charts of Elizabeth Taylor and Johnny Cash that illustrates how time twins can differ so greatly. Table 27: Chart Comparison of Close Aspects to the Angles and Moon of the Time Twins
Johnny Cash MC 25:46 Sag AS 22:56 Pisc Moo 7:57 Sco Square NNode Ssqsq Moon Trine Sun Square SNode Trine Merc Square AS Sextile Nept Ssqsq AS 10 th House 1st House 8th House Libra dwad Sagitt dwad Aquar dwad Sextile sign Square sign Square sign Elizabeth Taylor MC 6:02 Lib AS 7:31 Sag Inconj Sun Inconj Merc Sx AS 10 th House Sagitt dwad Sextile sign Square Sun Square Merc Square Nept 1st House Pisces dwad Square sign Moo 15:10 Sco Inconj Venus Square Jupiter Inconj Uranus 11th House Taurus dwad Opposed sign

Speaking of the Moon, remember that 9 degrees separate the Scorpio Moons of Cash and Taylor, with greatly different aspects and house placements. Taylor's Moon and emotional nature is greatly challenged by the very close square to natal Jupiter and inconjunct to both natal Venus and Uranus, suggesting her difficulty in cultivating lasting and meaningful relationships. The excess of inappropriate mate choices and the dysfunctional relationship drama that follows each of them confirm that Taylor faces a lifelong challenge to gain control of her Moon-ruled emotions. On the other hand, Cash's chart reveals several very close harmonious aspects to his natal Moon, suggesting that he is much more secure in himself. Even though he was noted for coundess extramarital affairs, he remained married for many years and always came home to one

wifefirst Vivian, the mother of his children, and then June, his late-life soul mate. Cash's near-8-degree Scorpio Moon is trine his natal Sun and Mercury and sextile Neptune, which indicates that he has a better chance to make emotional involvements work. Only the close, but minor, sesquisquare sounds a discordant note. OUTER PLANET TRANSITS ACTIVATE CASH'S AND TAYLOR'S CLOSE NATAL ASPECT PATTERNS SIMULTANEOUSLY One might reasonably speculate that, with similar close natal aspect patterns, wouldnt outer planet transits activate them for both time twins at the same time, and wouldnt they experience similar events? Again, the short answer is no, because they each have the close natal aspect patterns in different houses, not to mention the connection of the angles or the Moon to the pattern for one and not the other. For example, we know that both Cash and Taylor have a natal Sun-Mercury conjunction within a 1-degree opposition to Neptune; however, the pattern is across Cashs sixth/twelfth axis, whereas Taylors is across her third/ninth axis. Both have the pattern in mutable houses and mutable signs, but even though the pattern would be activated at very nearly the same time by any outer planet transit, the areas of life described by the different house positions make a significant difference in how the activated pattern is expressed. Cashs Sun-Mercury in the twelfth opposes Neptune in the sixth, signaling his unreliability in work stemming from indulging his personal hidden issues (drug addiction) and thereby making it impossible for him to work. Cashs grand opposition pattern is complicated by a close trine/sextile from the Moon, suggesting his restlessness and moodiness as part of the problematic pattern. Taylors Sun-Mercury in the third opposes Neptune in the ninth, signaling her unreliability of some sort in travel or with foreign locations, compounded by miscommunication and/or personal whim. Taylors grand opposition pattern is more complicated than Cashs because the close square to her Ascendant is more challenging than the more gentle Moon aspects that connect Cashs grand opposition. As her biography confirms, Taylors personal whims and demands, along with her many illnesses, plagued nearly every performance or film she made. Producers, directors, and acting colleagues could count on long delays and films excessively over budget if Taylor was involved. Ironically, they tolerated her excesses and excuses because she was the name that drew the crowds that made money for them all. SOLAR ECLIPSES ACTIVATE CASH'S AND TAYLOR'S CLOSE NATAL ASPECT PATTERNS SIMULTANEOUSLY In similar fashion, solar eclipses simultaneously activate the charts of time twins John Cash and Elizabeth Taylor, but very different life events transpired. Using the

same grand opposition pattern of Sun-Mercury opposite Neptune, two solar eclipses at 9 degrees Gemini (square to the pattern) that occurred on May 30, 1965, and May 3l, 2003, brought very different results for each. The solar eclipse at 9 Gemini squaring the sixth/twelfth grand opposition activated Cashs third house, but also made an inconjunct to his Moon. During the active six-month period of the 1965 solar eclipse, Cash was arrested and convicted for possession of illegal drugs. Thirty-eight years later, at the next 9 Gemini eclipse, Cash died. The degree area of 9 Gemini activated Taylors grand opposition pattern as well on both dates in 1965 and 2003; however, it did not activate her Moon. Instead, it eclipsed her Descendant, signaling another marriage and another relationship in the news. Even in the case of time twins, the differences in the house placement of planets; the degree, the aspects, and possibly the sign of the Moon; and the sign, degree, and aspects of the angles describe very different character traits and personalities. Even when common patterns are activated at the same time, the life experiences and events of each play out on a different stage according to the house position, and on different planes according to any additional connections the common pattern makes with other planets or personal points. As in the beginning, so in the end: rectification of birth time all comes down to finding the exact position of the angles (the fastest-moving points in the chart) and, to a lesser extent, the degree of the Moon. Hopefully, this study will be helpful to the practicing astrologer as well as the beginning student in providing a strategy for tackling one of the most complex astrological problems we facerectifying the birth time to appropriately coordinate with life events. Clients will appreciate more accurate forecasting, and astrologers will feel more confident in their forecasts.

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RECTIFICATION EXAMPLE THREE: FEMALE In this example for practice of birth time rectification procedure, the subject provided the astrologer with a long list of life events, 17 of which were considered major and are indicated in bold type in table 28. To proceed, the subject was born sometime during the 24 hours (EST) of September 9, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio, USA, 39N38, 83W01. The subject provided the following list of 36 event dates, some of which include times. Note that event times are not essential, since they only become useful for determining the birth time once narrowed to a few minutes or less.

Table 28: Notable Life Events for Female in Example Three

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Event Many moves during WWII Tonsils removed Finalist in Ohio State Spelling Bee Father trouble/ sudden move Place OH/CA Columbus, OH Columbus, OH Age 3-5 8 11 Date 5-1943 10-1947 4-1951 7-1952 6-1953 2-1954 2-21-1957 3-31-1957 7-25-1957 5-4-1958 4-10-1959 7-1-1959 6-1-1963 9-1-1963 9-25-1965 9-6-1966 4-16-1971 6-1-1972 8-25-1972 8-1977 1-29-1983 8-25-1984 3-3-1989 10-1991 12-5-1993 3-31-1994 5-1996 5-15-1998 1-1999 4-1999 4-2000 6-21-2000 2-16-2001 2-27-2003 12:01 a.m. 2:00 a.m. 1:00 a.m. 6:03 a.m. 6:29 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Time

Columbus, OH 12 13 14 17 17 18 18 19 19 23 23 25 25 31 32 32 37 43 44 49 52 54 54 56 58 59 59 60

Valedictorian at junior high graduation Whittier, CA Break-up with first boyfriend Premature birth of first child Marriage Death of first child Birth of second child Birth of third child Returns to college full-time College graduation Begins career as art teacher Marriage difficulty Moves to new house Leaves family suddenly Graduates with M.A. degree Reunites with family Both children move out Death of grandmother Job change Estrangement from godson Father trouble revealed in family Conference coordinator Suddenly buys second home Elected head of organization Sells two homes/moves to new home Whittier, CA Whittier, CA Whittier, CA Whittier, CA Whittier, CA Whittier, CA Whittier, CA Whittier, CA Whittier, CA Whittier, CA Whittier, CA Whittier, CA Whittier, CA Whittier, CA Whittier, CA Columbus, OH Whittier, CA Whittier, CA Whittier, CA Whittier, CA La Quinta, CA Whittier, CA Whittier, CA Whittier, CA Whittier, CA Whittier, CA

29 Stressful work reorganization 30 Honored Teacher of the Year 31 Again honored "Teacher of the Year 32 Retirement from teaching 33 Aunt murdered 34 Cruise

Whittier, CA 60 Columbus, OH 61 Whittier, CA 63

35 Appointed chief administrator 36 Death of father

Whittier, CA Whittier, CA

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There are a few ways to proceed with any 24-hour rectification search: 1. For hand or computer calculation, run a birth chart for noon on the date and year of birth at the given location, narrowing the birth time search to 12 hours either way. The Moon's position may range within 6-7 degrees of exact, and the Sun and other inner planets may range a half a degree or less. Of course, if either Mercury or Venus is moving faster than the Sun, their variance could be slightly more. One may also start from a fairly reliable reported birth time. 2. For quick hand calculation, a chart could be set with the rounded-off degree of the Sun serving as the operating Midheaven. In this example, the Sun moves from 15:25 to 16:23 Virgo on the birth date. So the operating Midheaven would be set at a roundedoff 16 Virgo, which corresponds to an operating birth time of 12:30 p.m. Degrees corresponding to ages at important life events are added or subtracted until a consistent pattern of symbolically appropriate planetary contact develops at the time of known life events. 3. Lock onto a planetary pair, or network of planets, in exact aspect. If no aspects are exact, consider those within a 1-degree orb, then 2-degree orb, and so on, up to a 3degree orb. Of course, the closer the orb of aspect, the more important the contact and the easier it is to search. Consider all planets (the Sun through Pluto) and the Moon s nodes to begin the search for the synchronicity of dramatic life events appropriate to the astrological symbolism. Remember, one or more of the angles is almost always involved at major life eventseither an angle moving into aspect with a planet and/or its close planetary network, or a planet and/or its close planetary network moving into aspect with an angle. The third method is the fastest and easiest to search if, indeed, the client has a 1-2 degree close aspect configuration in the natal chart. If no close aspect pattern is evident, the first method also works well, but the second method provides only a shortcut for those who are hand-calculating. In this day and age of the computer, hand-calculation methods are rare and are less effective for such a complicated task as rectification of an unknown birth time, and fortunately, computers and appropriate astrological software are up to the complicated task. To proceed, scan the clients list of major life events and note those important events occurring in close time proximity. They may be either the easiest or the most difficult to sort out. Why such equivocation? In closely aspected networks involving two or more planets, the difficulty may come in sorting out which planetary influences describe which events, or whether they all worked together to describe facets of one event that unfolded within a close range of time. If the client has many major events

occurring in close time proximity, the astrologer may assume that a close natal network of planets, and possibly angles, was triggered by the slow-moving factors of directions, secondary progressions, and/ or major transits of outer planets. It is possible, however, that several planets or angles might be independently activated at the same time. In either situation, the stacking up of several chart factors activated simultaneously symbolically accounts for the heightened importance of the dramatic life events. Experimenting with moving the angles to a planet or connected planets symbolic of the event is a good place to begin the search. And, if two planets or more form a close 1 degree major aspect network in the birth chart, the astrologer has a much easier task of finding past times when the network was activated and aligning them to actual life events. For example, a planet at 6 Aries in natal square aspect to another at 6 Cancer may be directed to a third planet or angle at 15 Libra at age 9 (6 + 9 = 15) to form a Tsquare. Three points activated suggests a more prominent event than two, and so on with more planets or points in the pattern. The more points simultaneously involved at the time of activation, the more prominent the event or action. By the same token, the third planet or point at 15 Libra may be directed to 6 Scorpio by age 21 (15 + 6 S 21) to inconjunct the planet at 6 Aries and trine the planet at 6 Cancer. Even though the aspects differ, the natal close aspect pair at 6 Aries/Cancer is activated. Though planets networked in dose aspect are often associated with multiple events in dose succession, many of the astrology software programs that contain a research function actually eliminate dates in dose time proximity as invalid for the search. This computer search breakdown is precisely where the trained astrologer may harvest a wealth of information through study of the natal chart's close aspect patterns. Study the noon chart in figure 12 for close natal hard aspects.

Figure 12: Example Three Chart Set for Noon September 9, 1939 / 12:00 pm. EST / Columbus, Ohio Placidus houses

EXAMINE THE SIGNIFICANT NATAL CLOSE ASPECT NETWORKS In the chart in figure 12, there are three prominent major natal aspect networks: 1. A 21-26 degrees earth/water kite pattern with the Moon at the apex, Mars at the tail, and Uranus and Neptune forming the arms sextile to the Moon and trine Mars; but if the birth time is not near noon, then the orb range of the Moon-Mars opposition is a bit wide for rectification purposes. 2. A 21-26 degrees Cancer/Capricorn cardinal T-square, of Moon-Mars to the 1degree Taurus Saturn-South Node conjunction, that possibly spans 10 degrees in all way too wide an orb for rectification purposes.

3. A tight 1-degree orb network of the Sun-Venus conjunction in Virgo semisquare to Pluto in Leo and sesquisquare the Saturn-South Node conjunction in Taurus. Of course, in this last configuration, Pluto is also in 1-degree orb of square to the Saturn- South Node conjunctionbingo! This close 1-degree hard aspect network should provide an easy hook for a rectification search. When one leg of the 6-point network is activated, so are all of the others. Without a doubt, the most important connection between planets, particularly contacts involving the inner planets or the nodes, is the closeness of aspect. Therefore, in the three multi-planet aspect networks for this chart, the last, or third, pattern connecting 4 planets and the Moons nodes within a 1-degree orb is by far the most important for rectifying the chart to actual life events. Since the network is so close by aspect, and since it involves so many personal planets (the Sun and Venus) and personal points (the Moons nodes) in hard aspect to the planets that describe life lessons and "hard knocks (Saturn and Pluto), one can safely assume that this network is the key to the most dramatic life events. When one leg of the important configuration is triggered by slow-moving factors such as solar arc directions, secondary progressions, or outer planet transits, the other points are activated within a year or less because of their tight orb of natal aspect. Assuming that the average motion of a solar arc direction or secondary progression is 1 degree per year, and knowing that 1 degree translates to 4 minutes of birth time, the astrologer may then successfully determine the birth time from life events. In the solar arc direction method, a 1-degree natal aspect between planets is measured in time at the rate of one day of the Suns arc equal to one year of life. Just by calculating the solar arc for the clients age for a dramatic life event and subtracting that increment from each leg of the configuration, die astrologer may arrive at a few potential Midheaven positions to narrow the birth time search. The closest planets in natal aspect or in an aspect configuration provide the very important hook to begin the rectification search. In this example case, the death of a child at a very young age is one of the most dramatic life events and is best described astrologically by the native's strong natal hard aspect pattern at 1-2 degrees of fixed signs involving Pluto square the Moons nodes and Saturn. From the list of life events, we know the native experienced such a traumatic event just a few weeks short of age 18. By counting back 18 degrees from any of the planets or points involved in the aspect configuration, one can fairly assume four possible Midheaven degrees at 13-14 degrees of cardinal signs, accounting for the legs of the T-square, and to a lesser extent 29 degrees Leo, accounting for the minor aspects of semisquare and sesquisquare of the Sun and Venus. For such a dramatic event, one may further assume that the strongest aspect, a conjunction, formed to one of the planets in the network at the time of the tragic event, narrowing the possible Midheaven degrees to two: 13-14 degrees Cancer conjunct Pluto at age eighteen, or 13-14 degrees Aries conjunct Saturn and the South Node at age eighteen. (Note that the event occurred 6

weeks prior to the 18th birthday, so we have rounded to 18). Always seize upon the most dramatic life event to begin the search, even if rectifying only a few minutes of birth time. Secondary progressions of planets and transits of outer planets should help to further narrow the time for activation of the already determined critical degrees noted above. Outer planet transits mark time in various ranges from two weeks (a Jupiter transit) to two years (a Pluto transit), not including any stationary or retrograde periods that may lengthen the influence. All of these methods are useful in attempting to find an unknown birth time or to rectify an approximate time to one that consistently corresponds with life events. In addition to noting outer planets transiting a natal planet or network, one must also consider the entire time span of the transit's multiple contacts through retrograde and direct motion. For instance, a transit of Uranus takes seventeen months to complete its movement across one planet, or network of planets, in the natal chartcrossing first in direct motion, then retrograding back over, and turning direct to make a final pass. To offer a word of caution, one must be careful when including the Moon or working angle in the assessment of the close aspect patterns in the natal chart, because a few minutes of birth time changes the angle degree, and a couple of hours changes the Moon degree. Therefore, one should first consider only the planets (from the Sun out) and/or nodes involved in the network. Since the Moon moves about 1 degree every two hours and a bit more than 13 degree sin 24 hours, the close orb exactitude of the pattern may be in question unless the client can reliably narrow the birth time range to a couple of hours or within 1 degree. Similarly, if one suspects that an angle also is involved in the network, then first narrow the search so the birth time range is less than 12 minutes, or within 3 degrees of exact. Remember, the angles sweep the entire zodiac in the course of 24 hours, moving 1 degree every 4 minutes of clock time. Therefore, locating the positions of the Moon and the angles (the fastest and most time-sensitive chart factors) are the keys to determining the rectified birth time. The converse is true as well: it is the birth time that determines the angles at a given location on a given date. DERIVE A WORKING MIDHEAVEN FROM THE "HOOK" ASPECT NETWORK From examining the earlier example chart and listing of key life events, it is clear that the time period of 1957 was extremely dramatic because several life-defining events occurred in close succession. Close sequence of major life events suggests the activation of a close natal aspect pattern involving several planets, or simultaneous activation of multiple close natal aspects. In this sample case, the actual drama began in July of 1956 at the onset of teen pregnancy, but the chain of external events commenced from the premature birth of a son on February 21, 1957, to a shotgun marriage on March 31,

1957, to the death of the child on July 25, 1957. This period of a year, including the 7 months of fear and anxiety prior to the birth and the many months in shock after the childs death, describes the most important of the 'life-defining events. Since these events spanned from near age seventeen to age eighteen, as noted earlier, the initial search should set the Midheaven 17-18 degrees prior to each of the legs of the close 1degree natal aspect configuration to allow for the building of applying hard aspects. Table 29 lists each of the networked planets, as well as the possible Midheaven placement 17-18 degrees before contact with each planet or point, as potential starting points against which to test the other important life events. Since the Sun and Venus are connected closely to Pluto and Saturn only by minor aspect, one may reasonably eliminate them from the search and zero in on the obvious suspects for the dramatic event described by the natal Pluto and the Saturn-South Node in close square and conjunction positions. Table 29: Possible Midheaven Placements Conjuncting the Natal Aspect Hooks at Age 18 Natal Planet Potential Natal Midheaven Sun 28-29 Leo Venus 29 Leo-0 Virgo Pluto 2 Leo 16 -17 to 18 degrees 14-15 Cancer Saturn 0 Taurus 40 -17 to 18 degrees 13-14 Aries rx S Node 0 Taurus 14 -17 to 18 degrees 12-13 Aries N Node 0 Scorpio -17 to 18 degrees 12-13 Libra 14 Natal Event Age / Placement Degrees to Subtract 16 Virgo -17 to 18 degrees 17 Virgo -17 to 18 degrees Aspect at Event Potential Birth Time

conjunction 11:22 a.m. conjunction 11:26 a.m. conjunction 8:22 a.m. conjunction 2:16 a.m. conjunction 2:08 a.m. conjunction 2:08 p.m.

A REMINDER FOR THOSE HAND-CALCULATING Before going further, it may be helpful to those hand-calculating to reiterate exactly how to arrive at the birth times for these various Midheaven placements. The angles can be easily moved (directed) to various Midheaven positions with astrological software, but for hand calculation and for visualizing the concept of moving time, think of the chart wheel as a clock. From looking at a midnight ephemeris for September 9,1939, we know that the Sim ranged between 15:25 and 16:23 Virgo from midnight to 23:59:59 on that date. Since we have not yet determined the Suns exact position, but

are rounding it to the nearest whole degree, any work in moving the Midheaven to 16 degrees Virgo is only a dose estimate, but an estimate within a 1-degree range of accuracy of the actual Suns position. From the Suns position one day to the next, we may calculate either the Suns position at noon or work from the time when the Sun is at the nearest rounded-off degree, in this case 16 degrees Virgo. Table 30: Estimating the Sun Position in Example Three (Midnight Ephemeris) Daily Position Sun at 16:06 Virgo 15:25 Virgo + :41 16:23 Virgo :58 12:00 p.m. MC at 16 Virgo Sun at 16 Virgo + :35 9:30 a.m.

Sept 9,1939 Sept 10,1939 Difference

12:30 p.m.

By setting the chart for a noon birth time at the given location and date, we may reduce the range of error from 24 hours to 12 hours, or between the working time of a hypothetical noon birth and the actual birth time. The range of working time to actual birth time holds true for the other inner planets as well. Once a consistent alignment of planetary indicators appropriate to life events is determined within 1 degree, we may then consider faster timing measures to narrow the gap. Our search begins with the series of distressing events between the ages of 17 and 18 for a birth time that corresponds to a 29-degree Leo Midheaven. When directed to the Suns rounded-off natal position at 16 Virgo, it activates the close natal aspect network by semisquare and sesquisquare. If hand-calculating using the rounded-off Suns position as the working Midheaven, then 17 degrees (representing the age at the beginning of the series of events) times 4 minutes of clock time equals a possible birth time 68 minutes before 12:30 p.m., or 11:22 a.m. Check each of the possible birth times in the same manner. Your results should match the positions given in table 29. Rather than search for the whole year of stressful events, one can make a very good case to zero in on the most dramatic event, the death of the child just a few weeks short of age l8, which would give a Midheaven at 13+ degrees of cardinal signs. Continuing from age 17, to arrive at a 14-degree Cancer Midheaven that places the directed Midheaven conjunct Pluto at the important series of events at age 18, we must figure that 14 Cancer is 62 degrees before the hand-calculated 16 Virgo working Midheaven at 12:30 p.m., so 62 degrees times 4 minutes of clock time per degree equals a birth time 4 hours and 8 minutes before 12:30 p.m., or 8:22 a.m. In a similar manner, the possible birth time of 2:08 p.m. is 98 minutes past the 12:30 p.m., 16 Virgo working Midheaven, so 98 minutes divided by 4 minutes of clock time equals 24 degrees past 16

Virgo, or a 12-degree Libra Midheaven. Notice in this example that degrees are interchangeable with clock time at the ratio of 4 minutes to 1 degree, so you can count the degrees and multiply by 4 minutes of clock time to arrive at your answer, or count minutes of clock time and divide by 4 to arrive at degrees. Either way works. Certainly, astrology software is far superior to rectifying by hand, but this example should help you understand how the angles are defined by birth time. Of course it is preferable and much easier to conduct the search wit appropriate astrology software for the searches. REMEMBER THE BASICS OF TIME Lets return to our example of possible birth times derived from moving the Midheaven to each of the planets and points in the 1-degree natal aspect network for the target year of 1957 at ages 17-18. Notice that 6 hours, or one-quarter of a day, separate the 2:08-2:16 am. and p.m. times from the 8:22 a.m. time. Six hours of clock time represents the distance of the natal square between Pluto, Saturn, and the Moons nodes, or 90 degrees x 4 minutes = 360 minutes, or 6 hours of clock time. Any potential birth times that are opposite, 12 hours earlier or later, such as 2:08 a.m. and 2:08 p.m.; or square to it, as 8:22 a.m.; or semisquare and sesquisquare to it, as 11:22-11:26 a.m., would also trigger the same hard aspect configuration at ages 17-18. Preference is given to the conjunction aspect, rather than the opposition or square, for any moving factor to one of the configuration legs, because the conjunction carries much more potential to describe so powerful a life period. In fact, the timing of conjunctions of possible chart angles to natal planets from each of the potential birth times should constitute the first line of the search. Further, notice that the 11:22-11:26 a.m. times are only 3 hours and 9 hours from 8-22 a.m. and 2:08 a.m., the other times that represent when the Midheaven activated the semisquare natal aspect of Pluto to the Sun-Venus conjunction and the Saturn-South Node sesquisquare to it. It might be helpful to remember that 360 degrees equals 24 hours of clock time; 180 degrees equals 12 hours of clock time; 150 degrees equals 10 hours of clock time; 135 degrees equals 9 hours of clock time; 90 degrees equals 6 hours of clock time; 45 degrees equals 3 hours of clock time; 30 degrees, or 1 sign, equals 2 hours of clock time; and 1 degree equals 4 minutes of clock time. So from any of the derived potential birth times, the Midheaven progresses at the average solar arc rate of 1 degree per day (year) to activate this important configuration.

Table 31: Conversion of Degrees to Clock Time and Calendar Time to Clock Time (continued on next page) Degrees to Clock Time 360 degrees = 24 hours 180 degrees = 12 hours 150 degrees = 10 hours 135 degrees = 9 hours 120 degrees = 8 hours 90 degrees = 6 hours 60 degrees = 4 hours 45 degrees = 3 hours Calendar Time to Clock Time 1 year (12 months) = 1 day (24 hours) 1 month (30 days) = 2 hours month (15 days) = 1 hour (60 minutes) 1 day = 4 minutes

Table 31: Conversion of Degrees to Clock Time and Calendar Time to Clock Time (continued) Degrees to Clock Time Calendar Time to Clock Time 30 degrees = 2 hours 15 degrees = 1 hour 1 degree = 4 minutes 30 minutes, or degree = 2 minutes 15 minutes, or degree = 1 minute Note: In using the word minutes to denote portions of a degree as well as clock time, it is easy to confuse which meaning is intended. Since the same word is used differently in each system and can represent large variances, the reader must always be alert to the appropriate application of the term. We are searching for the appropriate Midheaven to correspond with actual events from a possible 360 degrees of a 24-hour day. Since 1 sign equals approximately 2 hours of clock time, and 1 degree equals 4 minutes, we can use inductive reasoning to work backward from the planetary configuration degrees by subtracting the clients age at the event(s) to arrive at the potential natal Midheaven placement. Each potential Midheaven placement corresponds to a specific birth time. For births in the six months of standard time, as in this case, the 11:22 and 11:26 a.m. times place the Sun-Venus conjunction in the tenth house near the Midheaven. The 8:22 a.m. birth time places the Sun-Venus conjunction on the twelfth-house cusp (Placidus), and the 2:16 and 2:08 a.m. times place the Sun-Venus conjunction on the third-house cusp (Placidus). In all cases, the planets involved in this network remain in the same relationship since none of them moves more

than 1 degree in the course of the day. However, if the Moon is part of the close aspect configuration, be sure to reserve judgment until other indicators provide enough evidence to set the time of birth within an hour, so the potential Moon error is not more than a half-degree. Other factors such as Midheaven or Ascendant ingresses into a new sign or house, and eclipses or synodic returns to the angles, can help in the search if the birth time is narrowed to only a few minutes. Of course, these additional astronomical events can activate the natives inner planets to provide further confirmation or rejection of potential times, but the real time markers of importance in rectification are the angles and the Moon. The/ other planetary contacts will occur within 1 degree for the given event year regardless or the birth timeespecially if the chart is initially set for noon. NARROW THE FIELD FOR ASCENDANT CANDIDATES Once the Midheaven possibilities have been narrowed, use the Tables of Houses, or appropriate computer software, to determine the correct Ascendant for the geographical latitude of the birthplace. Some astrologers move the Ascendant as well as the Midheaven at the solar arc rate, but most prefer die traditional method of applying the solar arc rate only to the Midheaven and deriving the Ascendant (and cusps) from the birth location latitude. For rectification purposes, directing the Ascendant at the solar arc rate is best, at least until the birth time is determined within a few minutes. Table 7 gives all of the possible Ascendants for birth times derived from the potential Midheaven search: Three Table 32: Potential Ascendant Times for Major Event at Age 18 in Example Potential Ascendant ASC Placement at Events (Age 17-18) 17 Scorpio 48 5 Sagittarius 18 Scorpio 36 6 Sagittarius 12 Libra 08 0 Scorpio 28 Cancer 20 27 Cancer 44 21 Sagittarius 38 17 Leo 16 Leo 9 Capricorn 30 Aspected Planets at Events Square N. Mercury Trine Jupiter Conjunct N. Node Opposition Saturn No major aspect No major aspect No major aspect

Potential Birth Time 11:22 a.m. 11:26 a.m. 8:22 a.m. 2:11 a.m. 2:08 a.m. 2:08 p.m.

Of the most likely Midheaven and Ascendant combinations appropriate to describe the actual life-altering events of 1957 for this client, the three birth times with no major aspect involving the progressed Ascendant can reasonably be eliminated.

Further, at the final event very near age 18, the death of a child is not adequately described by the late square to natal Mercury, unless the time might be adjusted several minutes earlier. Clearly, the Ascendant trine Jupiter of the 11:26 a.m. time does not describe so tragic an event. Remaining, then, as possible times for the birth to correspond with these major life events are 8:22 a.m. and 11:22 a.m. EST. The fact that the client was recognized early as an artist and taught art for 21 years of her teaching career might give more credence to the 8:22 a.m. time, which places the important SunVenus conjunction right on the twelfth-house cusp in the Placidus house system. Of course, the time must be tested against other major life even could be certain, but it is apparent that some of the potential birth times not producing consistent results may easily be eliminated. Table 33: Example Three Possible Natal Moon 1 -Degree Aspects for 24 Hours
Aspects Sextile Sun Sextile Venus Sextile Sun Sextile Venus Sextile Sun Sextile Venus Sextile Venus Semisq Mercury Semisq Mercury Semisq Mercury Semisq Mercury Semisq Mercury Sextile Uranus Sextile Uranus Sextile Neptune Conjunct MC Sextile Uranus Sextile Neptune Sextile Uranus Sextile Neptune A.M. Moon Dwad Time Dwad 15:56 Cancer Capricorn 12:00 Aries 16:32 Cancer Capricorn 1:00 17:08 Cancer Capricorn 2:00 17:44 Cancer Aquarius 3:00 18:20 Cancer Aquarius 4:00 18:56 Cancer Aquarius 5:00 19:32 Cancer Aquarius 6:00 20:08 Cancer Pisces 20:44 Cancer Pisces 21:21 Cancer Pisces 21:57 Cancer Pisces 22:33 Cancer Aries 7:00 8:00 9:00 Aries Aries Aries Taurus Taurus Taurus Taurus Gemini P.M. Moon Aspects 23:10 Cancer Sextile Uranus Sextile Neptune Semisqua MC 23:46 Cancer Sextile Neptune Sextile MC Semisqua ASC 24:23 Cancer Opposite Mars Sextile Neptune 24:59 Cancer Opposite Mars 25:36 Cancer Opposite Mars 26:12 Cancer Opposite Mars Trine MC 26:49 Cancer Opposite Mars Inconjunct ASC Sesquisqu MC 27:25 Cancer 28:02 Cancer

Gemini 28:39 Cancer

10:00 Gemini 29:16 Cancer Square Saturn Sextile ASC 11:00 Gemini 29:52 Cancer Square Saturn Semisqu Moon

Table 33 indicates that if the Moon is in 1-degree aspect to any planet or angle, the highlighted times are the most likely to be productive in a search. Remember, it is too early to rule out the other times, but knowing the dwad may be helpful if you know enough of the character and personality of the individual to use this handy fine-tuning device (see table 5). In this case, we know that the person was a career teacher of both art and literature and even pursued a counseling credential. It is almost certain that the natal Moon is in Cancer, but the biography is most consistent with the Moon in the more empathetic Pisces dwad of the 9:00 a.m. range rather than in the pioneering Aries dwad of the 3:00 a.m. range, though the beauty-loving Taurus dwad of the 4:00-6:00 p.m. range and the versatile Gemini dwad of 11:00 p.m. are tempting alternates. THE PROGRESSED MOON GIVES "SECONDHAND" TIMING ACCURACY Moving an average of 1 degree 6 minutes per month, and 13 degrees 11 minutes per year, the progressed Moon ticks by the planets and angles much faster than progressions or directions of the other planets; therefore, it is more effective as a finetuning timing device. To convert the Moons progressed motion from calendar time to clock time, its 13 degrees 11 minutes annual motion equals slightly less than one-half a sign per year, or in clock time, a bit less than 2 hours. Begin by looking in the ephemeris to determine the range of the progressed Moon for the year of several prominent life events. In our example chart, the natal Moon ranged from 12:58 to 27:25 Cancer on September 9,1939, or movement of 14 degrees 27 minutes, a bit faster than the average motion. Allowing for each degree of the progressed Moon motion to approximate 2 hours of clock time, and allowing for the birth in eastern standard time in Columbus, Ohio, to be adjusted by adding 5 hours of Greenwich mean time correction, the natal Moon possibilities range from about 20:58 to 22:47 Cancer for the two potential birth times we are considering, 8:22 a.m. and 11:22 a.m. For hand calculation and ease of using an ephemeris, it may be helpful to first use the GMT time, then later convert the time to EST. Now that the natal working position of the Moon is narrowed to 2 degrees, it is possible to experiment with progressing it to various planets and points to align with key life events. THE ADJUSTED CALCULATION DATE OBSOLETE IN THE COMPUTER AGE Without a computer to search the possible Moon positions, and with just an ephemeris in hand, an estimated adjusted calculation date is the most efficient tool if the birth time is within an hour or so of being accurate, because the correction for birth

location is already figured in with the approximate time. Those using a computer for the search have no need for the adjusted calculation date, which is an artificial birth date adjusted mathematically to correspond with the given ephemeris position that allows the astrologer to take the planetary positions directly from the ephemeris without further calculation. For additional information on the calculation and use of the ACD, see appendix A. In any event, the results should be the same for those searching by computer and those hand-calculating using the ACD. Without using an approximate ACD, the Moon range must cover at least 2 days, instead of 1, to allow for the full 24-hour search for a birth that may be at the beginning of the day (just after midnight) as well as at the end of the day (just before midnight), plus or minus the birthplace time zone increment from Greenwich. To search for an eastern standard time (EST) birth, add an additional 5 hours to the range; add 8 hours for a pacific standard time (PST) birth; and so on. One time zone hour should be subtracted for a daylight saving time (DST) birth. The basic point is that the ACD has already allowed for those time variations, so if you are rectifying a narrow time range by hand, it is much easier to search with a close estimate of the ACD. If you must search 24 hours for the progressed Moon alignment with events, then a computer search is highly recommended. Most any astrology programs will do that task, though your software Help menu may best detail the procedure. Remember that searching the progressed Moon contacts is not productive unless the birth time has been greatly narrowed by establishing working angles for a couple of possible birth times. If you have been able to narrow the birth range to one or two possible times by other methods, then begin searching for the progressed Moon alignments for the key dates. Though our example search covers only a 3-hour range of possible birth times between 8:22 and 11:22 a.m., it is not narrow enough to work with one estimated ACD. An ACD for each time should be calculated to see which one best corresponds to the timing of events. A few of the event ages have changed from the table 28, because we have used the ACD birth date instead of the actual birth date for the benefit of those who are hand-calculating. If slightly less than 2 hours of birth time equals just over 1 degree, or 1 month of calendar time for the progressed Moon, then we should be able to approximate the timing for the progressed Moon aspects to activate any planets or aspect networks at the times of important events. It may be helpful to create a chart to track the progressed Moon results. The chart should include (1) the clients age at die event; (2) the date of the event; (3) the event description; (4) the progressed date, or the day for a year corresponding date; (5) the range of the progressed Moon for 2 days; (6) the aspects formed by the progressed Moon to the natal chart on that day; and (7) the time range of birth that best fits the event description.

Major events according to possible progressed Moon positions for the example client are sorted by the most dramatic events using only the fourth harmonic aspects conjunction, opposition, and square. A midnight ephemeris is used to establish the range of the Moons movement from one date to the next. Then an estimated adjusted calculation date is established from the first of two possible birth times established by directing the angles and progressing the planets to align with key life events. An ACD of February 19,1939, corresponds to the 8:22 a.m. possible birth time on 9/9/1939 with a birth location of +5 hours from Greenwich. Table 34 may be helpful in aligning events to appropriate progressed Moon positions: Table 34: Tracking the Progressed Moon for Life Events in Example Three (cont. next page)
Age Event Date 8 12 14 17 Fall 1947 July 1952 Feb 1954 Event Description Tonsils surgery Prog. Date 9/17/39 Moon Range Aspects 11-25 Scorpio 16-28 Capric 10-22 Aquar 15-28 Pisces 15-28 Pisces 15-28 Pisces 12-25 Gemini Est. Time 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m. 2:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Opp Uranus Opp Moon Conj Mars Sq Uranus Opp Sun Opp Venus Opp Neptune Opp Sun Opp Venus Opp Neptune Opp Sun Opp Venus Opp Neptune SqSun Sq Venus Sq Neptune Conj Sun Conj Venus Conj Neptune Opp Jupiter

Father trouble sudden 9/22/39 move Break-up with first love 9/24/39 9/27/39

Feb 21, 1957 Birth of son, unwed

17 18 25 31 32 32 44 49

Mar 31,1957 Shotgun marriage July 25, 1957 Death of son Sep 25, 1965 Marriage near end

9/27/39 9/27/39 10/4/39

Apr 16, 1971 Suddenly leaves family 10/10/39 6-21 Virgo Mar 1972 Breakdown 10/11/39 21 Virgo 6 Libra 10/11/39 21 Virgo 6 Libra 10/23/39 6-18 Pisces 10/29/39 13-26 Taurus

Aug 25,1972 Returns home Aug 25, 1984 Upset /job change Mar 3,1989 Godson estranged

Opp Sun 8:00 p.m. Opp Venus 10:00 p.m. Conj Uranus 8:00 p.m.

52 58 60 61 63 66 67

Fall 1991

Fathers lewd conduct revealed in family

10/31/39 9-22 Gemini 11/6/39 11/8/39 2-16 Virgo 0-15 Libra

Apr /May Sells 2 homes, moves 1998 Jun 21, 2000 Teaching retirement Feb 16, 2001 Aunt murdered July 12, 2003 Appointed college president Jul 1, 2006 Retires again suddenly Jul 7, 2006 Fathers death

Sq Sun Sq Venus Sq Neptune Conj Mercury Conj Sun Sq Moon Conj NN Sq Pluto Sq Mercury

10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 12:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 2:00 a.m. 4:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m.

11/10/39 29 Libra 14 Scorpio 11/12/39 27 Scorpio 11 Sag 11/14/39 5-18 Cap 11/14/39 5-18 Cap

Opp working 8:00 a.m. MC Opp working 8:00 a.m. MC

Of course, the progressed Moon search can as well be narrowed to activate only the planets in the close aspect network that we used for the Midheaven and Ascendant search. In this case, only the progressed Moon aspects to the Sun, Venus, Saturn, Pluto, and the Moon s nodes should be considered for our example chart, since they are the planets of the dose aspect natal pattern. The progressed Moon contacts reinforce the time of 8:22 a.m. rather than the later 11:22 a.m. time, but to be thorough, the 11:22 a.m. time should be tested using an appropriate ACD as well. Remember that the ACD is useful only if you are handcalculating. Certainly, your computer can more easily and quickly arrive at the exact time of birth for the progressed Moon aspect to be partile for the events. But even with known birth times, multiple other factors overlap to make the exact timing of any progressed Moon aspect more complicated, such as its movement to a progressed planet or angle yet undetermined. THE PROGRESSED SUN AND INNER PLANETS CAN MARK KEY LIFE EVENTS Other reliable indicators for a rectification search are planet-to-planet contacts established by solar arc direction, secondary progression, and/or transits of outer planets. As you may recall from earlier study, inner planet contacts are the most revealing as personal event descriptors. Assuming that the possible angle choices have been narrowed to two or three, progression or direction of the Sun and the personal planets (Mercury through Mars) may provide confirmation to select one birth time over the other. The movement of the Sun is always the same in either the directed or the progressed systems because both are based on the solar arc, or the Sun's motion from

one day to the next as recorded in the ephemeris. It is important to remember that the solar arc moves fester at 1:01 minutes per day during the winter months of January and February, and slower at :57 minutes per day during the summer months of July and August; therefore! the average motion of the Sun is :59 minutes per day. The temptation is to guestimate planetary contacts by applying the average 1-degree solar arc rate, but the surer course is to rely on good computer software for progressing possible birth times to key life events, or to use an ephemeris to count ahead to the event dates. Consult the appropriate appendix for further information on topics where prior knowledge is assumed, such as "Finding the Adjusted Calculation Date in appendix A, Calculating Secondary Progressions in appendix B, and Calculating Solar Arc Directions in appendix C. The planetary contacts of the moving Sun, either by progression or direction, are also useful for assessing important life-periods, though it does not effectively reveal adequate information to establish the birth time. The Sun moves about 5 minutes per month and about 1 degree per year in either system. Ideally, the Sun, or any planet, should make exact contact very close to the event date. In this example, the clients working natal Sun for 8:22 a.m. makes many contacts to other planets during the course of the listed events (table 35). In your practice work, list the major aspects made by the progressed or directed Sun and see how they align with actual listed events. A synchronicity should be evident if enough events related to individual identity are initially provided, and if the birth time is narrowed to a range of a few hours or less, making the Suns variance relatively small. Table 35: Progressed Sun Positions at Life Events for Example Three Progressed Sun Position 16 Virgo 57 21-23 Virgo 21 Virgo 54 22 Virgo 48 25 Virgo 54 0 Libra 0 0 Libra 14 0 Libra 40 2 Libra 16 Aspect Contacts of Progressed Sun Conjunct Venus Sextile Moon* Trine Uranus Conjunct Neptune Trine Mars Ingress into Libra Quincunx S. Node Quincunx Saturn Sextile Pluto Approximate Corresponding Life Age at Event Events 1 First child and grandchild 5-7 Excels early in school 6 Early artistic talent 7-8 Severe throat infection/surgery 11 State spelling bee finalist 14 Gains recognition as an artist 14 Break-up with long-term beau 14 Father trouble with law 16 Meets future husband

6 Libra 07 12 Libra 08 13 Libra 59 21-23 Libra 21 Libra 54 25 Libra 54 28 Libra 09 0 Scorpio 0 0 Scorpio 14 0 Scorpio 40 2 Scorpio 16

Trine Jupiter 21 Conjunct 8:22 a.m. ASC 27 Square 8:22 a.m. MC Square Moon* Quincunx Uranus Square Mars Sextile 11:22 a.m. MC Ingress into Scorpio Conjunct N. Node Opposition Saturn Square Pluto 29 35 36 40 42 44 44 44 46 48 50

Academic honors Moves to new house Discontent period begins Talk of divorce Both children move out on own Talk of divorce Focus on organization work Traumatic change of job Still traumatic change of job Hard workfirst major conference Appointed mentor teacher Estrangement from godson Retirement Life is good Cruise to Mexico Named college administrator Second retirement Death of father

4 Scorpio 16- Sextile Mercury 21 6 Scorpio 07 Quincunx Jupiter

15:57-16:03 Sextile Sun 60 Scorpio 16:57-17:03 Sextile Venus 62 Scorpio 17 Scorpio 48 Conjunct 11:22 a.m. ASC 63 19 Scorpio Trine Moon* 63 66 66

21 Scorpio 54 Opposite Uranus 21 Scorpio 54 Opposite Uranus

*Note that we strongly suspect the Moon position to favor the 8:22 a.m. birth time derived from the appropriate progressed timing of Midheaven and Ascendant contacts as well as the progressed Moon fourth harmonic contacts to describe most major life events. Also note that the Sun range has narrowed to 6 minutes of arc from the same process of elimination. In a similar manner, the progressions or directions of the other planets to key event dates can reveal timing through the stacking up of similar event indicators. The outer planets reveal very little about the most important features of the rectification

search until close approximations of the Moon and angle positions are derived, thereby giving a close estimate of a birth time that matches actual life events, feelings, or situations. Progression or direction of outer planets is particularly evident when moved to contact an angle or an inner planet, but such a search is useless until the angles are established. Any progression of an outer planet is so slow as to be useless for a rectification search. To reiterate, the rectification search must initially be concentrated upon establishing the angles for the chart that appropriately align with life events. PROGRESSED TO PROGRESSED ASPECTS CAN CONFIRM BIRTH TIME In some cases, progressed planets and angles may make a 1-degree aspect to another progressed planetary position. Often such contact provides important supplementary information according to the nature of the planets, aspects, and house positions of the contacting bodies. It is not uncommon to find that an outer planet that has progressed only a degree or two from its natal position is just as sensitive to contact from another progressing body as it is in the natal position. For instance, in the current example, the natal retrograde Saturn of 0 Taurus 40 progressed to 28 Aries 45 at age 31, which made no new aspect to the natal chart. However, during that same year, progressed Mercury moved to 28 Libra 45 to oppose the progressed Saturn when the client moved away from the family. The progressed Mercury made no other aspect to the natal chart at that time, so clearly it was responding to its opposition to progressed Saturn. The other progressed to progressed position commonly evident in forecasting or rectification is the progressed Moon activating a progressed planet or angle. The progressed Moon is an important timing trigger and moves between the natal and progressed positions of outer planets in a few months at most, possibly highlighting the period between awareness of an issue to its resolution. Similarly, the progressed Moon moves from its contact to an inner planet natal position to the planets progressed position anywhere from several months to years later for full resolution of the issue signified by the natal and contacting planets. For instance, if at age 31 Venus has progressed 32 degrees from its natal position, it may take many years for the transits to move from contact with the natal Venus to the progressed position, so the nature of the activated issue may be extended or beneath the surface for quite a long period. Generally, progressed positions of inner planet to inner planet are less revealing because they move only approximately 1 degree a day or less, not useful for determining the birth time, and progressed positions of outer planet to outer planet are totally ineffective timing tools, since they often last the course of a lifetime. I cant emphasize strongly enough that the angles and the position of the Moon are the key determiners in searching for birth times from major life events.

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS CAN MARK POTENTIAL MOON AND ANGLE POSITIONS Finally, the outer planet transits (Jupiter through Pluto) mark key periods and events by their transiting contacts to the Sun, Moon, and angles. The slowest-transiting planets, such as Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, activate a 1-degree area of the chart from a few months to 2 years, including their retrograde cycles, and therefore any one of those planets moving to contact an angle by conjunction, or other major aspect, should give noticeable results. Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto transits to the Sun, Moon, and angles also provide important life event markers, especially in narrowing the active degree range of the uncertain factors. Transiting Mars and Jupiter activate a 1-degree area from a few weeks to a couple of months, including retrograde cycles, so their transits to the Sun, Moon, or angles are not such major indicators of life events unless they occur together with several other indicators. However, they are invaluable for activating the angles of the chart at appropriate event times. Search the positions of transiting Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in close hard aspect to the working angles at the dates of major events for a repeated pattern of degree or sign emphasis (tables 36 and 37). Birth Table 36: Angles for 8:22 A.M. Birth (continued on next page)
8:22 A.M. ASC 12 Libra 08 Conjunct at 36 Conjunct at 36 Conjunct at 37 Conjunct at 7 Conjunct at 8 Conjunct at 8 Square at 49 Square at 49 Square at 50

Table 37: Angles for 11:22 A.M. (continued on next page)

8:22 A.M. MC 13 Cancer 59 T Pluto Square at 37 Square at 37 Square at 38 Inconjunct at 61 T Nept Square at 9 Square at 9 Square at 9 Oppos at 50 Oppos at 50 Oppos at 51

11:22 A.M.MC 28 Leo 09 T Pluto Conjunct at 16 Conjunct at 16 Conjunct at 17 Square at 55 T Nept Square at 29 Square at 29 Square at 30 Square at 30

11:22 AM. ASC 17 Scorpio 48 Square at 10 Square at 11 Square at 11 Conjunct at 51 Conj at 24 Conjunct at 25 Conj at 25 Conjunct at 26 Square at 66 Square at 67

Table 36: Angles for 8:22 A.M. Birth A.M. Birth Table 37: Angles for 11:22 (continued) (continued)

8:22A.M.MC 13 Cancer 59 Conjunct at 12 T Uranus Conjunct at 12 Conjunct at 12 Square at 31 Square at 31 Square at 32 Opposition at 51 Opposite at 51 Opposition at 52 Inconjunct at 60 Conjunct at 6 T Saturn Square at 12 Square at 12 Square at 12 Opposition at 20 Opposite at 20 Opposition at 21 Square at 28 Conjunct at 34 Conjunct at 35 Conjunct at 35 Square at 42 Opposite at 49 Opposite at 49 Square at 57 Conjunct at 63 Conjunct at 63 Conjunct at 64

8:22 A.M. ASC 12 Libra 08 Square at 11 T Square at 12 Uranus Square at 12 Conjunct at 31 Conj at 31 Conjunct at 32 Square at 51 Square at 51 Square at 52 Inconjunct at 67 Square at 6 Conjunct at 12 Conjunct at 12 Conjunct at 12 Square at 20 Opposite at 27 Opposite at 27 Opposition at 28 Square at 34 Conjunct at 42 Square at 49 Square at 49 Square at 50 Opposition at 50 Opposition at 57 Square at 63 Square at 63 Square at 64

11:22 AM. MC 11:22 AM. ASC 28 Leo 09 17 Scorpio 48 Square at 1 Square at 20 Square at 2 Square at 20 Square at 2 Square at 20 Conjunct at 22 Conjunct at 39 Conjunct at 22 Conj at 39 Conjunct at 22 Conjunct at 40 Square at 41 Square at 60 Square at 41 Square at 61 Square at 42 Square at 61 Opposite at 62 Opposite at 62 Opposite at 63 Opposite at 1 T Saturn Square at 1 Square at 2 Square at 8 Square at 2 Square at 8 Conjunct at 9 Square at 8 Square at 16 Conjunct at 15 Square at 16 Conjunct at 16 Square at 16 Square at 24 Opposite at 25 Square at 25 Square at 31 Square at 25 Conjunct at 38 Oppos at 30 Conjunct at 38 Opposite at 31 Conjunct at 38 Oppos at 31 Square at 45 Square at 37 Opposite at 53 Conjunct at 45 Opposite at 54 Square at 51 Square at 60 Square at 51 Square at 61 Square at 52 Square at 61 Oppos at 60

An outer transit search using an ephemeris or computer software should provide the necessary detail to select the correct birth time for the example chart. Recall that we narrowed the possible times to two, 8:22 a.m. and 11:22 a.m. EST, with a strong bias so far for the 8:22 a.m. time. Tables 36 and 37 provide transiting major aspects to the Midheaven and Ascendant for both times and the age at events. See if you can discern which set of angles best fits with actual events. In table 36, the Midheaven or Ascendant aligns with key events at ages 12, 31-32, and 49-50. In Table 37, few ages at key events align with the working birth time. So the 8:22 am. birth time is the best result of the rectification search. Finally, a search of solar eclipses at key life events may help to confirm one time over another if the Moon or the angles are involved (table 38).

Table 38: Solar Eclipse Contacts at Key Life Events for 8:22 A.M. Birth
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Event Father trouble /Sudden move Break-up with serious boyfriend Premature birth of first child Shotgun marriage Death of first child Leaves family suddenly Breakdown/returns to family Estrangement from godson Retirement from 38 years of teaching Aunt murdered Appointed chief administrator Death of father Eclipse Age 6 Pisces 12 14 Capricorn 14 10 Sagittarius 9 Taurus 9 Taurus 6 Pisces 19 Cancer 17 Pisces 10 Cancer 4 Capricorn 9 Gemini 8 Aries 17 17 1831 32 49 60 61 63 67Date 7-1952 2-1954 2-21-1957 3-31-1957 7-25-1957 4-16-1971 8-25-1972 3-3-1989 6-21-2000 Aspect Oppos Mercury Conjunct 4th Sextile Asc Conjunct 8th Conjunct 8th Oppos Mercury Conjunct Moon Oppos Sun-Venus Conjunct MC

2-16-2001 Trine Mercury 7-12-2003 Conjunct 9th 7-7-2006 Conjunct 7th

This sample chart has an actual Ohio birth certificate recorded time of 8:18 a.m. EST, pretty close to the derived time of the rectification search. Actually, the 8:22 a.m. birth time seems to correspond better to life events, in which case the astrologer may wish to make this working adjustment to rectify the chart. Remember, the main point of any rectification search is to adjust the birth time so that the timing of astrological factors consistently corresponds with actual life events. Usually only a small time adjustment from a recorded time is necessary.

Chapter Seven
RECTIFICATION EXAMPLE FOUR: TELEVANGELIST JIMMY SWAGGART This practice rectification also includes a list of over 40 life events of well-known televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, 19 of which are bolded, indicating that the event was major or life- defining. Before beginning the search for Swaggarts correct birth time, it may be helpful to become familiar with his biography or the list of his life-defining events. The recorded birth time can be found at the end of the chapter. It is important to learn technique for rectification by checking the work against known and verified birth

times before heading off into the murky world of rectification without verification as back-up. This next practice is directed more toward the astrologer using a computer rather than hand-calculating. Run the natal chart for television evangelist Jimmy Swaggart, born sometime during the 24-hour period of March 15,1935, central standard time, in Ferriday, Louisiana, 31N37'48" and 91W33'16".1 Set the chart for noon (local time) so the Moon cannot be more than 6-7 degrees from exact. Since we can tell from the software Reports option, or ephemeris, that the Moon moved only 11 degrees 47 minutes on that date, we know from setting the working birth time at noon that the Moon is not off more than 5 degrees 54 minutes, or 11:47 divided by 2. Look at the noon chart for Jimmy Swaggart in figure 13 to see if the Moon, moved 5:54 forward or 5:54 backward, could possibly join other planet(s) or point(s) to form a close hard aspect or aspect configuration involving several planets or the Moon s nodes. In this case, Swaggarts natal Moon could possibly conjunct the South Node if the birth occurred in the very early morning. Such a placement not only brings contact with the Moons nodes, it also brings in the close square to Uranus, adding the Moon to the close natal T-square. At this point, one should reasonably ask if women have been a defining influence in Jimmy Swaggarts life, and if sudden changes in his female relationships have been life-defining moments. From Swaggarts biography, grandma Adas death when he was 25 years old absolutely devastated himeven more so than his mothers death 7 months earlier. Grandma Ada was his mentor and inspiration to make the ministry his life work. Women have been exceptionally important in Swaggarts life, especially since his father was so strict and distant. And considering his arrests with prostitutes, we might already lean toward a very early morning birth time to fulfill the drama of his two close T-squares, with one including the South Node and possibly the Moon. Search the 24 hours of the day, as shown in table 39, for the most likely natal positions of the Moon. In this preliminary search, a chart is run for each hour, and the early morning Moon contacts seem to confirm our suspicion. However, one cannot assume that everyone has the natal Moon in 1-degree aspect with anything. In Swaggarts case, though, the Moon with the South Node in square to Uranus seems to fit the drama of his life events.

1. Ann Rowe Seaman, Swaggart: The Unauthorized Biography of an American Evangelist (New York: Continuum, 1991), p. 432.

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Table 39: Swaggart Possible Natal Moon 1 -Degree Aspects for 24 Hours
Aspects Conjunct SNode Square Uranus Conjunct SNode Square Uranus Square Uranus Inconjunct Saturn Inconjunct Saturn Sesquisqua ASC Inconjunct Saturn Inconjunct Saturn Inconjunct Saturn Opposite MC Inconjunct Saturn Inconjunct Saturn Inconjunct MC Sesquisqua MC A.M. Moon 29:36 Cancer 00:05 Leo 00:35 Leo 01:05 Leo 01:34 Leo 02:04 Leo 02:33 Leo 03:03 Leo 03:32 Leo 04:02 Leo 04:31 Leo 05:01 Leo 05:30 Leo Dwad Gemini Leo Leo Leo Leo Leo Virgo Virgo Virgo Virgo Virgo Libra Libra Time 0:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 Dwad Libra Libra Libra Libra Scorpio Scorpio Scorpio Scorpio Scorpio Sagittarius Sagittarius Sagittarius P.M. Moon 06:00 Leo 06:29 Leo 06:59 Leo 07:28 Leo 07:58 Leo 08:27 Leo 08:56 Leo 09:26 Leo 09:55 Leo 10:25 Leo 10:54 Leo 11:24 Leo Aspects Trine MC Square MC Sesquisqua Sun Sextile MC Sesquisqua Sun Semisquar MC Sesquisqua Sun Sesquisqua Sun Sesquisqua Sun Sesquisqua Sun Sesquisqua Sun

Again, knowing the dwad, or 2-degree subsection of each sign, may be helpful if one knows enough of the character and personality of the individual to use this handy fine- tuning device. Table 5 may serve as a handy reminder. For example, if Swaggarts natal Moon is in the last couple of degrees of Cancer, the homebody and sensitive Cancer Moon has a Geminis eclectic interests and need to communicate. If, however, Swaggarts natal Moon is in the first couple of degrees of Leo, then he doubly exhibits the need to be seen and perform because the first 2Vz degrees of any sign is repeated in the dwadhence, a double emphasis of the traits of the sign. One may analyze the other possible degree positions for his natal Moon, but seeing Jimmy Swaggart on television and knowing his biography, the 0-2Vz degree Leo Moon does seem to fit well and place the birth time in the 1:00-5:00 a.m. range. When considered with the possible natal 1-degree aspects to the Moon in table 39, the time between 1 and 2 a.m. is reinforced. In case the Moon does not have any natal close 1-degree aspects, the noon chart is always safe. Figure 13 is Jimmy Swaggarts chart set for noon as a working birth time, which does still bring the Moon close to the South Node and the suspect T-square configuration. Of course, this possibility must be tested further against life events, but at this point the conjecture looks promising enough to pursue.

Study all of the closely aspected planets in the natal chart, especially those within a 1-degree orb, and take note of any networks of three or more closely aspected planets. For starters, this chart has a close nodal axis T-square to Uranus, and the Moon may well turn out to be part of that configuration. Further, Jimmy Swaggarts chart has a very close water grand trine between Jupiter, Pluto, and the Sion, no matter what time of day he was born. Notice, too, that Mars is part of that closely aspected 23-degree network and makes major hard aspects, square and quincunx, to two legs of the grand trine. In addition, Venus opposes Mars and squares Pluto, so Pluto is not only the apex of yet another T-square, but also the apex of the grand trine. It is rather like all roads lead to Rome, and in this case, to Pluto. These very close natal patterns provide multiple 1-degree natal aspects and a good beginning point for a birth time search. Of course, if a chart provides the semisquare and the sesquisquare aspects in the closest 1degree natal pattern(s), then by all means include them too. Use the computer search capabilities or ephemeris to match actual life events to die appropriate planetary patterns when life events correspond. Appropriate directed angles to planets and progressed Moon and planet contacts at important life events are the most important tools to arrive at a reasonable selection of birth times from placement of the Midheaven. Narrow the search by the process of elimination using the additional techniques described in previous examples to arrive at the best time for birth. The Jimmy Swaggart biographical information comes from an unauthorized biography, Swaggart, by Ann Rowe Seaman, which not only provides specific situations and formative events in Jimmys life, but also traces the history of a whole family from the early 1930s to the turn of the twenty-first century. Though no specific date is attached, Swaggarts parents fought constantly until he was about 16, and he was scared to death of his father, who disciplined him frequently with the belt. Due to the strong influence of his mother and grandmother, everything enjoyable in life always had "Pentecostal sin attached to itexcept for his enjoyment of singing church hymns. So, talented Swaggart chose a different path than his equally talented first cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, of rock n roll and Great Balls of Fire fame, and Mickey Leroy Gilley, of country western music fame. Jimmy Swaggart became the most famous televangelist in American history, who, like many of the other televangelists, dramatically fell from grace through a weakness of the flesh. Here is an extensive list of important events in the life of Jimmy Swaggart to begin the birth time search (table 40):

Figure 13: Jimmy Swaggart"s Chart Set for Noon March 15,1935 / 12:00 p.m. CST / Ferriday, Louisiana Placidus houses

Table 40: Important Life Events for Jimmy Swaggart 1 2 3 4 5 Event Brother dies of pneumonia/ Jimmy also ill Date Feb 1940 Age 5 8 9 Location Rio Hondo, TX Ferriday, LA Ferriday, LA

Speaks in tongues/saved in the church July 1943 Preaches of several bomb/ flood prophecies July 1944 Performs at church contests with Jerry Lee Starts stealing/no sports/ first prostitute experience 1947-1949 early 1949

12/14 Ferriday, LA 13 Ferriday, LA

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Second in high school talent show/ Jerry Lee Jan 1950 14 first Drops out of school in tenth grade June 1951 16 Marries against parents wishes/ never dated Oct 10, 1952 17 Winter 1952 Summer 1954 Jan 1,1958 Spring 1959 17 19 22 24

Ferriday, LA Ferriday, LA Ferriday, LA Ferriday, LA Ferriday, LA Ferriday, LA Ferriday, LA Ferriday, LA Ferriday, LA Ferriday, LA Ferriday, LA Memphis, TN B. Rouge, LA B. Rouge, LA Ferriday, LA B. Rouge, LA Ferriday, LA B. Rouge, LA B. Rouge, LA Ferriday, LA B. Rouge, LA B. Rouge, LA B. Rouge, LA

Gets fired for stealing Suicidal despair/son, Donnie, born Pneumonia/makes ministry his career Ordination: Assembly of God minister denied 13 Ordination grants Assembly of God minister 14 Mother, Minnie Bell, dies in hospital 15 Grandma Ada dies of stroke Jimmy devastated 16 Jerry Lees son drowns in family pool 17 First recording/help from cousin Jerry Lee 18 5 gospel records doing well/builds 1st home 19 First radio broadcast of Camp Meeting Hour 20 Death of Aunt Mamie (Jerry Lees mom) 21 Bestselling gospel album in country 22 Grandfather W. H. Swaggart dies 23 Buys radio stationpays cash 24 Gets license for radio broadcasting 25 Jerry Lees son killed in auto accident 26 Begins televising Camp Meeting Hour 27 Worlds largest daily radio and TV gospel show 28 Expands ministry, world travel/ Time magazine 29 Major rift between Jerry Lee and Jimmy 30 Trouble with other televangelists scandal starts 31 Finds daughter-in-law in affair with guitarist 32 Frontline airs documentary on Jimmys ministry

June 23, 1960 25 July 9,1960 Feb 19,1961 Easter 1962 July 1962 1967 Jan 1,1969 April 21,1971 1971 May 1971 March 1973 June 1973 Nov 13,1973 Spring 1973 1975 Fall 1977 July 1979 1980-1981 June 1982 25 25 27 27 32 33 36 36 36 38 38 38 38 40 42

44 Ferriday, LA 45/46 B. Rouge, LA 47 B. Rouge, LA National news

May 19, 1983 48

33 Dropped by several stations over insensitive Holocaust comments 34 Swaggart Bible College opens 35 Arrested with prostitute by cop, son of rival 36 Swaggart hedges on confession/ Gorman releases photos/ Swaggart makes public confession 37 Defrocked by Assemblies of God 38 Loses Supreme Court case 39 CNN broadcasts photos of Jimmy and prostitute 40 Loses $10 million lawsuit to Gorman 41 Walking pneumoniavery sick 42 Arrested with prostitute 43 News of second arrest hits national news 44 Almost loses tax-exempt status/big fine

Nov 198348 Feb 1984 Sept 1985 49 Oct 17, 1987 52 Feb 21,1988 52

B. Rouge, LA B. Rouge, LA B. Rouge, LA B. Rouge, LA B. Rouge, LA Wash. DC Atlanta, GA B. Rouge, LA San Diego, CA Indio, CA Nationwide B. Rouge, LA

April 8, 1988 53 Feb 21, 1989 53 June 25,1991 56 Sept 13, 1991 Sept 15- Oct 15, 1991 Oct 11, 1991 Oct 12,1991 Spring 1992 56 56 56 56 57

Concentrating on the bolded events in table 40 should be the first line of search, since they are life-defining events. The unbolded events are more useful for fine-tuning the final few possible birth times, best left for later. By scanning the list of important life events for Jimmy Swaggart, one sees an obvious concentration at ages 8-9, 25, 38, 52, and 56, all of which are obvious hooks for beginning the search. Since Swaggart experienced dramatically happy and sad events at age 25, one might be drawn to the interlocking network of the grand trine (Sun, Jupiter, Pluto) and the T-square (Pluto, Mars, Venus). Of course, one must experiment with directing the Midheaven as well as the Ascendant to the dates of other key life events to determine if the assumption is correct. Since we see 3 major life events occurring at age 25 for Jimmy Swaggart, searching from that key year is a good place to begin. Particularly important dates are June 23 and July 9,1960, and February 19,1961. Working from a noon birth time for Swaggart, table 41 gives possible birth times that could trigger (by conjunction) any of the 2 close hard aspect networks, the first of which includes an interlocked grand trine. The first configuration includes the Venus-Mars-Pluto natal T-square interlocked with the natal Sun-Jupiter-Pluto grand trine; and the second is the close square of Uranus to the Moons nodes. Keep in mind that we are reserving judgment on the angles and the Moons position until we can establish a consistent pattern of the directed angles making contact with any of these networks at key life events.

Table 41: Directed Midheaven Times Conjunct Aspect Network at Age 25 Planet Contacted by Conjunction Grand Trine: Jupiter 23:14 Scorpio Pluto 23:56 Cancer Sun 24:13 Pisces T-Square: Venus 21:49 Aries Mars 22:55 Libra Pluto 23:56 Cancer Ordained Minister June 23,1960 2:21 a.m. MC 27:41 Libra 6:30 p.m. MC 28:42 Gemini 10:41:10 a.m. MC 28:57 Aquarius 12:23:30 p.m. MC 26:27 Pisces 12:30 a.m. MC 27:39 Virgo 6:30 p.m. MC 28:42 Gemini Mothers Death July 9, 1960 2:21:30 a.m. MC 27:45 Libra 6:29:30 p.m. MC 28:36 Gemini 10:40:40 a.m. MC 28:53 Aquarius 12:23 p.m. MC 26:31 Pisces 12:29:30 a.m. MC 27:35 Virgo 6:29:30 p.m. MC 28:36 Gemini 6:50:30 a.m. MC 3:01 Capricorn 6:48:30 p.m. MC 3:01 Cancer (12:00-2:00 a.m.) Grandmothers Death Feb 19,1961 2:19 a.m. MC 27:09 Libra 6:28 p.m. MC 28:01 Gemini 10:38 a.m. MC 28:18 Aquarius 12:21:30 p.m. MC 25:54 Pisces 12:27:30 a.m. MC 27:00 Virgo 6:28 p.m. MC 28:01 Gemini 6:48 a.m. MC 2:22 Capricorn 6:46 p.m. MC 2:25 Cancer (12:00-2:00 a.m.)

T-Square: NNode 28:20 Capricorn 6:51 a.m. MC 3:05 Capricorn SNode 28:20 Cancer 6:49 p.m. MC 3:05 Cancer (Moon possible) 29:45+ (12:00-2:00 a.m.) Cancer if very early birth Uranus 29:21 Aries 12:52 p.m. MC 4:09 Aries

12:51:30 p.m. MC 12:49 p.m. 4:05 Aries MC 3:26 Aries

Table 42: Directed Ascendant Times Conjunct Aspect Network at Age 25 Planet Contacted by Conjunction Grand Trine: Jupiter 23:14 Scorpio Pluto 23:56 Cancer Sun 24:13 Pisces Ordained Minister 6-23-1960 2:21 a.m. MC 27:41 Libra 11:29 a.m. ASC 28:41 Gemini 10:41:10 a.m. MC 28:57 Aquarius Mothers Death 7-9-1960 2:21:30 a.m. MC 27:45 Libra 11:28:30 a.m. ASC 28:36 Gemini 10:40:40 a.m. MC 28:53 Aquarius Grandmothers Death 2-19-1961 2:19 a.m. MC 27:09 Libra 11:26 a.m. ASC 28:01 Gemini 10:38 a.m. MC 28:18 Aquarius

T-Square: Venus 21:49 Aries Mars 22:55 Libra Pluto 23:56 Cancer

T-Square: NNode 28:20 Capricorn 1:53:30 a.m. ASC 3:05 Capricorn SNode 28:20 Cancer 11:48 p.m. ASC 3:05 Cancer (Moon possible) 29:45+ (12:00-2:00 a.m.) Cancer if very early birth Uranus 29:21 Aries 6:49 a.m. ASC 4:09 Aries

6:28 a.m. ASC 26:27 Pisces 6:24:30 p.m. ASC 27:39 Virgo 11:29 a.m. ASC 28:41 Gemini

6:27:30 a.m. ASC 26:31 Pisces 6:24 p.m. ASC 27:35 Virgo 11:28:30 a.m. ASC 28:36 Gemini

6:26:30 a.m. ASC 25:54 Pisces 6:21:30 p.m. ASC 27:00 Virgo 11:26 a.m. ASC 28:01 Gemini

1:53:17 a.m. 1:50:43 a.m. ASC 3:01 Capricorn ASC 2:25 Capricorn 11:47:30 p.m. 11:45 p.m. ASC 3:01 Cancer ASC 2:25 Cancer (12:00-2:00 a.m.) (12:00-2:00 a.m.) 6:48:30 a.m. A SC 4:05 Aries 6:46:41 a.m. ASC 3:26 Aries

At this point, it may be helpful to discuss the nature of the sensitive points in a Tsquare configuration. We have charted the directed angles, the Midheaven, and the Ascendant to each leg of the two T-squares and grand trine in the Jimmy Swaggart chart, but we would be remiss not to consider the sensitive point opposite the T-square apex planets that, when activated, would form a grand cross, a highly dynamic configuration. The point in opposition to the apex planet of each T-square is plotted in table 43. Table 43: Birth Times Directed Opposite the T-Square Apex Planets at Age 25 T-Square Apex Planet Opposition Opposed Pluto 23:56 Capricorn Opposed Uranus 29:21 Libra Ordained Minister 6-23-1960 6:31 a.m. MC 28:41 Sagittarius 1:34 a.m. ASC 28:41 Sagittarius 12:51:30 p.m. MC 4:05 Aries 6:48:30 a.m. ASC 4:05 Aries Mothers Death 7-9-1960 6:30:30 a.m. MC 28:36 Sagittarius 1:33:30 a.m. ASC 28:36 Sagittarius 12:51 p.m. MC 4:01 Aries 6:48 a.m. ASC 4:01 Aries Grandmothers Death 2-21-1961 6:29 a.m. MC 28:01 Sagittarius 1:31 a.m. ASC 28:01 Sagittarius 12:49 p.m. MC 3:26 Aries 6:46:30 a.m. ASC 3:26 Aries

By arranging all of the times into a.m. or p.m. columns according to each hour, one can easily see where the best few times stack up to narrow the detailed search. Looking at table 44, it appears that 4 possible birth time ranges stand out: 6-7 a.m., 1-2 a.m., 6-7 p.m., and 12-1 p.m. Notice the opposition relationship of the 6-7 a.m. and p.m. times and the 1 a.m. and p.m. times. And, the 6-7 a.m. /p.m. times are in a square relationship to the 1 a.m. /p.m. times. The time ranges reflect the tight squares and oppositions that are activated in the natal chart at key life events; however, it is also possible that such polarized times may correspond to the angles. Even though the MC and IC are opposite, and the Ascendant and Descendant are opposite, one cannot assume that the angle polarities are 90 degrees apart. Remember, 6 hours of clock time equals 3 signs, or 90 degrees, and 12 hours of clock time equals 180 degrees. Table 44: Finding the Most Likely Birth Times to Search in Detail Hours 12-1 1-2 2-3 34 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 10-11 11-12 A.M. Possible Times 3 (Moon possible 6) 3,3,3 3 Total 3 9 or 15 3 P.M. Possible Times Total 3,3,3 9

3,3,3,3,3,3

18

3,3,3,3 3

12 3 3

3,3 3,3

6 6

Now practice your skill at rectification by seeing how other prominent life events align with these important close hard aspect patterns at the appropriate age at the event. As you proceed, one birth time should gradually become a more consistent marker for the angles to be declared the rectified birth time, though do not be tempted to interpret Midheaven o Ascendant signs or degrees without the confirmation of corresponding life events through testing. The student may stop here and proceed with his or her own searches to determine the correct Jimmy Swaggart birth time. The professional astrologer may prefer to continue reading to find a discussion of the important life events and graphics incorporating the answerthe recorded birth time.

Figure 14: Swaggart Outer Planet Transits for Age 25 Using the Noon Time

The rectification process of aligning the movement of the angles to make fourthharmonic aspects to key challenging life events is a good first step in rectification. Moving planets to angles and angles to planets by the solar arc method is easiest to work with, but certainly the secondary progression gives important clues as well. Remember that planet- to-planet contacts, though important for defining some life events, are virtually useless in determining an unknown birth time. Only experimentation with the angles and the Moon can provide the necessary clues to crack the case. The graphics on the following pages show life progressed declinations,2 secondary progressions, and outer planet transits for some key years in Jimmy Swaggarts life. Of course, you will no doubt run many additional charts and graphs of your own in the process of elimination of possible birth times and defend those that are astrologically most consistent with events. -2. Carol Tebbs, "Chapter 1: Life Declination Graphics," Beyond Basics: Tools for the Consulting Astrologer (Basye, YA: Online College of Astrology, 2003, http:/ / www.astrocollege.com).

THE SWAGGART MARRIAGE Starting with the life overview seen in the life declination graphic (figure 15), the progressed Moon declination was at a critical crossover point that coincides with the marriage of Jimmy and Frances Swaggart on October 10, 1952. Seventeen-year-old Jimmy and fifteen-year-old Frances married against the wishes of their parents, which may explain why it appears to be such a stressful period for him astrologically. The progressed (solar arc) Midheaven was at 2 Scorpio 49 for the event, making a trine to natal Saturn, appropriate for a commitment, and progressed Venus was trine Neptune. It is interesting to note that Swaggarts early teen years were extremely troubled, as he pulled away from the church and began stealing and associating with prostitutes at the same time the progressed Midheaven opposed natal Uranus and squared the nodal axis and natal Moon (figure 16). The Midheaven moving to trine Saturn proved to be his salvation from heading even deeper into bad company (figure 17). At his marriage, transiting Saturn moved across his Midheaven, squaring his progressed Ascendant and replacing the transiting Neptune that had been there during his troubled teens. The hard reality of Saturn fell upon him, but it was a decided improvement from his stealing and whoring days when Neptune was there. Charts that follow use the actual birth time of 1:35 a.m. to show more specific details for key events in Jimmy Swaggarts life.

Figure 15: Life Declination Graphic for Jimmy Swaggart Using the Noon Birth Time

DEATH OF TWO KEY WOMEN AND MENTORS MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER At Jimmys mothers death on July 9, 1960, his progressed Moon declination had just turned the corner from maximum north, as key time for transition from one phase of life to another. Notice that Swaggarts natal retrograde Mars didnt turn direct until he was 65 years old in the year 2000, so we can assume that, as it now moves direct, some of the same situations involving Mars will be revisited. At the time of the death of his mother, Mars had progressed to his Midheaven (figure 18), though a birth time of 5 to 8 minutes earlier than 11:35 a.m. would make the aspect exact for the event. The notable progression in effect at this time was progressed Ascendant forming a grand square to natal Venus, Mars, and Pluto. Progressed Jupiter quincunx the natal Moon signaled the loss as well.

Figure 16: Swaggart Progressions at Age 13 and Figure 17: Swaggart Progressions at Age 17

In addition, transiting Saturn square the natal Midheaven, and transiting Jupiter conjunct the natal and transiting Jupiter conjunct the natal Ascendant in square to the Sun, forms a "midpoint of aspect that completes the appropriate stacking up of stress aspects to signify such a loss. Midpoint of aspect is exactly thata midpoint that activates a wider-orb natal pattern.

Figure 18: Swaggart Progressions at Age 25 and Figure 19: Swaggart Progressions at Age 26

Swaggarts grandmother died just a few months later, on February 19, 1961, so nearly the same secondary progressions are in place, but now the progressed Moon has moved to square his Midheaven (figure 19). Since his grandmother was his childhood mentor in matters of Pentecostal faith, her death was definitely the greater loss. The

progressed Moon declination in figure 15 has now moved to parallel Uranus to mark the suddenness of the event, but look for this same pattern to be repeated exactly when Swaggart is first arrested for consorting with a prostitute. At his grandmothers death, Neptune was transiting Swaggarts progressed Midheaven, Uranus was transiting square his natal Jupiter, and the transiting Jupiter-Saturn conjunction was just past the square to his natal Mars and opposition to Pluto. Again, we see appropriate planetary contacts to describe the loss of one so spiritually close. SWAGGART IS ARRESTED WITH PROSTITUTE Even though other memorable events occurred in the ensuing years since his mothers and grandmothers deaths, the most notable event occurred on October 17, 1987, when Swaggart was arrested with a prostitute, and actually it wasnt until February 21 of the next year that he had to face the consequences of his actions when a fellow televangelist made public the damning evidence of photos of Swaggart with the prostitute. Many of us can still remember Jimmy Swaggarts tearful confession televised around the world for all to see his shame. Interestingly, the progressed Moon declination (figure 15) was in the same position as at his grandmother's death, parallel to natal Uranus.

Several progressions had moved into place to form a stacking up of planetary contact that almost always signifies an important life event. Ironically, in this case all of the 23- degree planets were activatedMars and the natal grand trine of the Sun, Jupiter, and Plutorather than the expected natal angular Moon, Moons nodes, and Uranus T-square. Several progressions and transits converged to bring hard aspects to

this grand configuration that had worked very easily in his life so far. First of all, by 1987 the progressed Midheaven, Chiron, Saturn, Pluto, and lunar nodes had all moved into 1-degree orb of longterm hard aspect, so any faster-moving progression, outer planet transit, or progressed Moon contact to the configuration would tumble the row of dominoes (figure 20). Notice also that the progressed Midheaven forms a close double sesquisquare aspect to natal Venus and Pluto at the time of the first arrestall very appropriate aspects and astrological symbolism to describe one facing problems (Pluto) of reputation (MC) being ruined (in this case the double sesquisquare) through sexual pleasure (Venus). At the arrest, Swaggarts progressed Venus had moved to square his natal Sun and quincunx Jupiter, suggesting a major conflict between the pleasures of life and his faith (figure 21). To compound the issue, his solar arc progressed Midheaven had moved to sesquisquare natal Pluto and progressed South Node, both suggesting that he may be forced to learn important lessons related to sexuality. At the same time, his progressed Ascendant was inconjunct Pluto and square Venusall indicators that his sexual dalliances would cause big problems. It comes as no surprise that transiting Uranus was also activating this same configuration to bring the sordid truth to public knowledge. Transiting Uranus squared Swaggarts natal Sun and opposed progressed Venus. Transiting Pluto sesquisquared both natal Sun and progressed Venus, and transiting Jupiter (not Saturn!) squared natal Pluto and opposed Mars. At the same time, Jupiter squared progressed Pluto and the lunar nodes. This case provides a sterling example of a very fortunate natal grand trine turning sour from the stacking up of hard aspects by progression and transit (figures 22-24). Even working from a known birth time and many life events, it is evident that there is always background noise from the many other facets of life we all deal with every day and that complicate the rectification searcheven at times of major life events. It is for this reason that I recommend isolating the few natal planets in 1-degree aspect as the most reliable way into a rectification search. Of course, the astrologer searching only a span of a few minutes variance of the birth time is less challenged by such complexities.

Figure 22: Six Months of Transits from Swaggarts First Arrest to Public Confession

Figure 23: Swaggart Transits at First Arrest (October 17, 1987) and Figure 24: Swaggart Transits at Public Confession (February 21,1988)

PUBLIC CONFESSION ON TELEVISION/ SWAGGART DEFROCKED AS MINISTER Four months later, the public learned of Jimmy Swaggarts fall from grace and disbarment from the ministry when a fellow televangelist got his revenge by exposing actual photos of Swaggart and the prostitute together. He couldnt talk his way out of

trouble anymore. Interestingly, transiting Jupiter had retrograded away from the cluster of progressed planets in hard aspect at the arrest, only to go direct and hit the cluster again at the time of his public confession. The secondary progressions, and even the outer planets Saturn though Pluto, had not moved much from their positions 4 months earlier, so their effect was still present. Astrologically, I might have chosen Saturn as the master of consequences, but in this case a crisis of faith seemed to be the issue, so the several connections to Jupiter by progression and transit are not surprising (tables 45 and 46). Table 45: Directed Midheaven Times Conjunct Aspect Network at Age 52 (cont. next page) Planet Contacted by First Arrest (Prostitute) Conjunction Oct 17,1987 Grand Trine: Jupiter 23:15 Scorpio 0:43 a.m. MC 1:04 Libra Pluto 23:57 Cancer 4:31 p.m. MC 0:56 Gemini Sun 23:48 Pisces 9:40 a.m. MC 13:13 Aquarius T-Square: Venus 21:49 Aries 10:40 a.m. MC 28:40 Aquarius Mars 23:01 Libra 10:45:30 p.m. MC 0:45 Virgo Pluto 23:57 Cancer 4:31 p.m. MC 0:56 Gemini T-Square: NNode 29:53 4:54:30 a.m. Capricorn MC 6:05 Sagittarius SNode 29:53 4:52:30 p.m. Cancer MC 6:05 Gemini Moon 0 Leo 23 5:12:23 p.m. MC 10:45 Gemini Uranus 29:20 Aries 11:10:30 a.m. MC 6:45 Pisces Public Confession Feb 21,1988 0:41 a.m. MC 0:44 Libra 4:30:20 p.m. MC 0:36 Gemini 9:39:20 a.m. MC 12:35 Aquarius 10:38:45 a.m. MC 28:20 Aquarius 10:43 p.m. MC 0:05 Virgo 4:30:20 p.m. MC 0:36 Gemini 4:53:50 a.m. MC 5:45 Sagittarius 4:51:50 p.m. MC 5:45 Gemini 5:09:33 p.m. MC 10:05 Gemini 11:08:15 a.m. MC 6:05 Pisces Defrocked as Minister April 8, 1988 0:40 a.m. MC 0:47 Libra 4:30 p.m. MC 0:01 Gemini 9:39:13 a.m. MC 12:30 Aquarius 10:38:40 a.m. MC 28:15 Aquarius 10:42:55 p.m. MC 0:00 Virgo 4:30 p.m. MC 0:01 Gemini 4:53:55 a.m. MC 5:40 Sagittarius 4:53:55 p.m. MC 5:40 Gemini 5:09:18 p.m. MC 10:00 Gemini 11:08 a.m. MC 6:00 Pisces

Table 46: Directed Ascendant Times Conjunct Aspect Network at Age 52 Planet Contacted by First Arrest (Prostitute) Conjunction Oct 17, 1987 Grand Trine: Jupiter 23:15 Scorpio 6:40: 30 p.m. ASC 1:04 Libra Pluto 23:57 Cancer 9:39:20 a.m. ASC 0:56 Gemini Sun 23:48 Pisces 9:40 a.m. ASC 1:13 Aquarius T-Square: Venus 21:18 Aries 5:11:39 a.m. ASC 28:55 Aquarius Mars 23:01 Libra 4:14:45 p.m. ASC 00:20 Virgo Pluto 23:57 Cancer 11:30 a.m. ASC 1:25 Gemini T-Square: NNode 29:53 11:45:34 p.m. Capricorn ASC 5:45 Sagittarius SNode 29:53 Cancer 9:58 a.m. ASC 5:45 Gemini Moon 0 Leo 23 10:04:36 a.m. ASC 7:50 Gemini Uranus 29:20 Aries 5:34:48 a.m. ASC 7:00 Pisces Public Confession Feb 21, 1988 6:37:45 p.m. ASC 0:30 Libra 9:37:30 a.m. ASC 0:36 Gemini 9:39:20 a.m. ASC 1:35 Aquarius 5:10 a.m. ASC 28:35 Aquarius 4:15:30 p.m. ASC 00:00 Virgo 11:28:30 a.m. ASC 1:05 Gemini 11:44 p.m. ASC 5:25 Sagittarius 9:55:54 a.m. ASC 5:25 Gemini 10:03 a.m. ASC 7:30 Gemini 5:33:30 a.m. ASC 6:40 Pisces Defrocked as Minister April 8,1988 6:37:30 p.m. ASC 00:25 Libra 9:36 a.m. ASC 0:01 Gemini 9:39:13 a.m. ASC 1:30 Aquarius 5:09:45 a.m. ASC 28:30 Aquarius 4:15:15 p.m. ASC 29:59:45 Leo 11:26 a.m. ASC 1:00 Gemini 11:43:43 p.m. ASC 5:20 Sagittarius 9:51 a.m. ASC 5:20 Gemini 10:02:45 a.m. ASC 7:25 Gemini 5:30 a.m. ASC 6:35 Pisces

Table 47: Birth Times Directed Opposite the T-Square Apex Planets at Age 52 T-Square Apex Planet First Arrest/Prostitute Opposition Oct 17, 1987 Opposed Pluto 4:33 a.m. 23:57 Capricorn MC 0:50 Sagittarius 11:22:15 p.m. ASC 0:50 Sagittarius Public Confession Feb 21,1988 4:31:30 a.m. MC 0:35 Sagittarius 11:21 p.m. ASC 0:35 Sagittarius Defrocked, as Minister April 8,1988 4:31 a.m. MC 0:30 Sagittarius 11:20:45 p.m. ASC 0:30 Sagittarius

Opposed Uranus 29:20 Libra

11:10 p.m. MC 7:05 Virgo 4:58:50 p.m. ASC 7:05 Virgo

11:07:45 p.m. MC 6:30 Virgo 4:56:30 p.m. ASC 6:30 Virgo

11:07:15 p.m. MC 6:25 Virgo 4:56 p.m. ASC 6:25 Virgo

SWAGGART IS ARRESTED AGAIN WITH PROSTITUTE By the time of Swaggarts second arrest with a prostitute, on October 11, 1991, his progressed Moon declination had moved to parallel Uranus (figure 15). Though several notable connections stand out in the progressed to progressed contacts, the close 1-degree natal configurations are at the forefront. Progressed Venus moved to the Descendant at the same time Swaggarts progressed Ascendant moved to inconjunct his natal Moon and South Node, while transiting Saturn opposed them (figures 25 and 26). So now the close natal T-square configuration is activated to bring hidden secrets from the past (nodes) to light (Uranus). And sure enough, Jupiter and the natal grand trine were back in the game. Transiting Pluto moved to conjunct natal Jupiter at the same time the progressed Moon squared natal Jupiter and made an inconjunct to the Sun. Clearly, both closely aspected natal patterns, the T-square and the grand trine, accurately describe the drama of Jimmy Swaggarts glory as a minister and his demons as a man.

Table 48 shows the possible birth times derived from 3 key life events at age 25 combined with 3 additional key events at age 52, and the same peaks persist from 11 to 2 a.m. /p.m. and 6-7 a.m./p.m., clearly confirming our earlier suspicion that natal chart squares are activated at major life events.

Table 48: Confirming Swaggart's Birth Time from Several Important Events (cont.)
Hours 12-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 10-11 11-12 Total Total Moon A.M. Time Estim Moon A.M. Times Age 25 MC ASC 3 3 3 9 A.M. Times Age 52 MC ASC 3 P.M. Times Age 25 MC ASC 9 P.M. Times Age 52 MC ASC 3 Total 18 Moon+ 6 9 21 9 30 12 15 24

12 6 6 39

6 6 3 9 3 3 24

12

9 3

A.M. Times = 87

3 3 36 240 18 P.M. Times = 57

15

From analyzing table 48 and using the major events clustered around ages 25 and 52, we again find an emphasis on the Midheaven involvement at these key events with 89 hits, and much less for the Ascendant with 45 hits. That is not to say that the balance may not be altered somewhat when all major events are plotted. The total for 45 a.m./p.m. is not highlighted because no positions at that hour were active at age 25, an extremely critical year in Swaggarts life. Also notice that even without the Moon included, a distinct peak is found in the a.m. times, which occur with 50 percent greater frequency than p.m. times. As you continue to search and refine techniques for establishing the working angles and rectifying them with a birth time consistent to life events, it is apparent that good computer search software is a distinct advantage. Table 49 shows an example of the quick search results obtained from the Jigsaw 2.0 software. With input of only Swaggarts birth date and location (with no birth time at all) and the 19 bolded dates of his key life events, Jigsaw 2.0 narrowed the possible birth times using outer planet transits, directions, and progressions to natal planets and possible angles.

Table 49: Jigsaw 2.0 Swaggart Birth Time Rectification Search

Possible Birth Time 12:39 a.m. 6:39 a.m. 12:37 p.m. 6:37 p.m. Corresponding Midheaven 1-2 Libra 1-2 Capricorn 1-2 Aries 1-2 Cancer Corresponding Transits Ascendant 0:50-1:41 Capricorn 4/7 1:11-2:22 Aries 3/7 0:50-1:41 Cancer 4/8 1:11-2:22 Libra 4/8 Progressions Directions Percentage Accuracy 4/8 6/8 66% 3/8 5/8 53% 3/7 5/8 56% 3/7 6/8 63%

Note that the same time ranges show peaks using all of our search methods: the Jigsaw 2.0 rectification software, our hand calculations working from a noon time, and our computer search with general astrology software to find the angles appropriate for the major events at ages 25 and 52. Again, the spread of possible birth times reinforces the close square aspects of multiple planets as the correct starting point for checking the correspondence of other life events. If using the Jigsaw 2.0 software to search possible birth times, one would certainly test other life events for confirmation. Even though the Swaggart birth time is AA data supported with a birth certificate (AstroDatabank), one cannot assume that it is as precise as the atomic time used today. It is not unusual to find variances of as much as a half hour in recorded birth times and very common to find variance of only a few minutes. The correct birth time should show appropriate astrological symbolism at all life events. The following is the thought process of recent Online College of Astrology 202 student Cheryl Manley, in solving the Jimmy Swaggart rectification problem using Jigsaw 2.0 and working from the same list of events to sort for directions, secondary progressions, and transits that correlate. Working from her table of Time Analysis (table 51), Manley concludes that conjunctions are most important, then oppositions, then squares.3 She continues: Of the most promising set of contacts [from the Brady search], 0:53 a.m. appears to be the strongest and 0:42 a close second. Of the longer range aspects, 1:45 a.m. seems to be the strongest, with 7:55 p.m. a close second and 4:34 p.m. third. Because there are lots of transits ranging from 17-19 degrees with no planets at those degrees, I would assume that at least one of the angles has to be in that range (1 degree is reasonably close to the tight T-square at 29 degrees [of the Moon's nodes, Uranus, and possibly the Moon], and 4 degrees Saturn and 26 degrees Mercury to the Venus-Mars-Pluto T-square. This [evidence] rules out the 4:34 p.m. time, which has the angles at 1 and 4 degrees. I also rule out the 7:55 p.m. time because the secondary progressed aspects do not line up... This leaves me with one time frame around 0:53 a.m. and another around 1:45 a.m. [See table 50.] For each of these two times, Ill next look at contacts to the progressed Sun and angles. It is clear that the Sun doesnt move enough between these two times to make a difference. The progressed angles by conjunction only are effective for 8 of the 12

events (6 clearly applicable to the event) for a birth of 0:53 a.m. and 12 of the events (9 clearly applicable to the event) for 1:45 a.m. This suggests that the 1:45 a.m. time is best.4 Table 50: Transits to Angles and Planets for Two Possible Birth Times
Event Brother died 0:53 A.M. Conjuncts tMars-Uranus tNNode-Mars Squares tMars-Mars tSaturn-Moon tNNode-Pluto tPluto-Jupiter Opposite 1:45 A.M. Conjuncts tMarsUranus tNNodeMars tMars-Asc tSaturn-MC tJupiter-Asc Squares tMars-Mars tSaturnMoon tNNodePluto tPlutoJupiter tUranus-Asc tSaturn-MC tMoon-MC tUranusJupiter tSaturn-IC tUranusMars tMars-Venus tMoonJupiter tJupiterPluto tUranus-Sun tNNode-MC tSaturnUranus tNeptuneMC Squares Opposite

Marriage Mother died Grandma tMars-Desc died Record success 1st radio show 1st TV show 1st arrest

tNept-Venus tMoon-Moon tPluto-Saturn tMoon-Jupiter tJupiterNeptune

tNeptuneVenus tPluto-Saturn tMoon-Jupiter tJupiterNeptune

tMars-MC tUran-Jupiter

tUranus-Mars tNNode-IC

tMars-Venus tNNode-Asc tMoon-Jupiter tJupiter-Pluto tUranus-Sun tMars-Moon tSaturn-Uranus

2nd arrest

Event

Conjuncts 0:53 AM

Squares

Opposite

Conjuncts 1:45 AM

Opposite

3. Cheryl Manley, Online College of Astrology archives, Astro-202 Final Exam on Rectification, submitted to Carol Tebbs, MA, December 2003. 4. Manley, Cheryl, Online College of Astrology archives, Astro-202 Final Exam on Rectification, submitted to Carol Tebbs, MA, December 2003. --

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In one last search for confirmation of the 1:35-1:45 a.m. times derived and supported by most students, the solar eclipses may make close aspect to an angle or the Moon at key life events (table 51). A range of 3 degrees is applied here, but one could as well use a 4-5 degree orb for solar eclipsesprecisely why they are unreliable for the initial search. For some interesting local color just a few miles from my home, Clarks gas station in Indio, California, sports a large brass plaque announcing it as the place where the great televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, minister of God was arrested in 1991 for soliciting a prostitute. Jimmy Swaggart was bom at 1:35 a.m. on March 15,1935, in Ferriday, Louisiana, 31N37'48", 91W33'16". AstroDatabank verifies the time from the donor with birth certificate in hand, and classifies the data with the top AA rating. The Seaman biography states 1:30 a.m.; however, no verification of source is given for that time. In applying the various timing techniques for rectification to connect with key life events, there is better support for a birth time near 0:53 a.m. or one at 1:45 a.m. than the recorded 1:35 a.m. or the 1:30 a.m. noted in his biography. However, in activation of aspects, it is generally acknowledged that midpoints of aspect, and therefore time, can play a role. In this case, the difference between the speculative times of 0:53 and 1:45 a.m. is 52 minutes of clock time, or 13 degrees on the angles, which normally is too wide a range. But to be considered is the midpoint of the range of aspects connecting all of the planets of each tight aspect network in this chart from Venus at 21 degrees to the Moon at 0 degrees. In such cases as this, a time set at a midpoint in range of activating the close aspects at major life events may be considered and tested. So, 27 minutes added to the speculative 0:53 a.m. birth gives a midpoint of 1:20 a.m., which may come close to events. But other students have supported 1:27, 1:35, and 1:40 a.m. birth times. All such possibilities and variations give just cause to the endless complexity of a rectification search. After all of the work to rectify a chart, at best the astrologer can claim only that the rectified time is highly consistent with life events, which is good enough for most of the forecasting work we do for clients. Table 51: Solar Eclipses at Important Life Events for Jimmy Swaggart (cont. next page) Event 1 Brother dies of pneumonia/ Jimmy ill 2 Preaches of several bomb/ flood prophecies 3 Marries suddenly against parents wishes/never dated Eclipse 19 Libra 27 Cancer 28 Leo Date Feb 1940 Age Aspect 5 Conjunct MC Oppos Venus July 1944 9 Conjunct SNode-Moon Oct 10,1952 17 Trine Uranus

4 Gets fired for stealing 5 111 with pneumonia/ Makes the ministry his career 6 Ordination as minister 7 Mother, Minnie Bell, dies in hospital

28 Leo 30 Libra 28 Virgo 28 Virgo

Winter 1952 17 Jan 1,1958 22 Jun 23,1960 25 July 9, 1960 25 Feb 19, 1961 25

8 Grandma Ada dies of stroke 26 Aquarius Jimmy devastated 9 First radio broadcast of "Camp Meeting Hour 10 Begins televising "Camp Meeting Hour 11 Finds daughter-in-law in affair with guitarist 12 Frontline airs documentary on Swaggarts ministry 29 Virgo

Jan 1,1969

33

14 Capricorn Spring 1973 38 30 Gemini June 1982 47

Inconj NNode Square Moon Square SNode Oppos Uranus Trine NNode Sextile Moon Inconj Uranus Trine NNode Sextile Moon Inconj Uranus Conjunct Merc Square Jupiter Inconj SNode Inconj Moon Trine NNode Inconj Uranus Square MC Conjunct 7th Inconj NNode Square Sun Inconj Pluto Near ASC Trine NNode Inconj Uranus Inconj Mercury Square ASC Trine Moon Trine SNode Square ASC Trine Moon Trine SNode Conj NNode Oppos Moon Square Uran Square MC Square Venus Square MC

23 Sagittarius May 19, 1983 48 Oct 17, 1987 52 Feb 21, 1988 52

13 Arrested with prostitute by cop, 30 Virgo son of rival 14Swaggart hedges on confession/ 28 Pisces Gorman releases photos to police/Swaggart makes tearful TV public confession 15 Defrocked by Assemblies of 28 Pisces God 16 CNN broadcasts photos of Swaggart and prostitute 17 Second arrest with prostitute 18 News of second arrest hits the

April 8,1988 53

26 Capricorn Jun 25,1991 56 19 Cancer Oct 11, 1991 56 Oct 12, 1991 56

national news

Square Venus

Chapter Eight
SUMMARY OF PROCEDURES FOR RECTIFYING BIRTH TIMES First of all, one must realize that there are several methods to search for unknown or uncertain birth times, three of which are detailed in this text: (1) hand calculation, which few astrologers now use; (2) searching with the computer using standard astrology software, which includes most of us; and (3) searching with specialized software for rectification such as Jigsaw 2.0, which targets the few high end researchers. Going on the assumption that most people will use standard astrology software for the rectification search, a workable list of procedures follows, though it is by no means the only way. 1. Search family, church, and county records for any record of the birth time, even if not formally documented. Narrowing the search as much as possible beforehand saves countless hours of work later. 2. Make a list of at least a dozen important life-defining events, giving more importance to the dramatic and challenging events. 3. Set up a table to search the positions of the Moon for 24 hours with the possible 1- degree aspects the Moon would make, and (optional) make note of the dwad of the Moon's degree in its sign. 4. Run a birth chart for noon, or the midpoint of the reported time range, using the known date and location of birth to ensure that the Moons position is not more than 6-7 degrees from accurate. 5. Study the working noon birth chart for natal planets and nodes in close 12 degree hard aspect of conjunction, opposition, or square and possibly inconjunct, though that may be added for a later search. If a planet is involved in 2 or more such close aspects, then list all planets involved. For instance, in Jimmy Swaggart's chart, Pluto is the apex planet in the T-square with Mars and Venus as well as in the grand trine with the Sun and Jupiter. Therefore, include all of the planets in the 1-2 degree aspect network. Of course, Swaggart has another T-square with Uranus, the Moon's nodes, and possibly the Moon, which must also be considered. Remember to include the unoccupied leg of the T-square as a sensitive point and just as important as the Tsquare planets.

6. It is helpful to learn as much as possible about the person and his or her response to events. However, avoid interpretation of possible Midheavens and Ascendants that seem to fit until you have substantial important life event evidence to support those assumptions. Study the list of important life events, and see if any of them group together to serve as the hook into the chart. If there is not such a grouping of events, then start with the 24 most dramatic life events. In Swaggart's case, we may sort for 6 events that occurred when he was 25 and 52 years of age. 7. I suggest setting up a separate table of eight columns in landscape format for each of the ages 25 and 52 to search the directed Midheaven at the age of event in the hard aspects to the list of closely aspected natal planets, and then determining the corresponding birth time with the Rectify or Dynamic function in your software: a. Column 1: list the planets and/or nodes in natal close aspect. b. Column 2: list the natal position, or rounded-off degree or minutes if still undetermined. c. Column 3: list the degree of the natal Midheaven (being directed 1 degree per year) in order to arrive at a conjunction with the planet or node at age 25, in this case. d. Column 4: list the corresponding birth time for the natal Midheaven, when directed, to conjunct each closely aspected planet at age 25. e. Column 5: list the degree of the natal Midheaven (being directed 1 degree per year) in order to arrive at a square with the planet or node at age 25, in this case. f. Column 6: list the corresponding birth time for the natal Midheaven, when directed, to square each closely aspected planet at age 25. g. Column 7: list the degree of the natal Midheaven (being directed 1 degree per year) in order to arrive at an opposition with the planet or node at age 25, in this case. h. Column 8: list the corresponding birth time for the natal Midheaven, when directed, to oppose each closely aspected planet at age 25. 8. Then create a table of three columns with the 12 hours of the day in the first column, plus a.m. and p.m. columns. Tally the number of hits for each possible birth time from the above tables for the directed Midheaven planet hard aspects at age 25 and then at age 52. 9. Continue the process in steps 6 and 7 for the possible Ascendant contacts for each aspect at key life events. By the time that both the Midheaven and Ascendant tallies are totaled, a few "most likely times will stand out. Those are the narrowed times that should be used to test the remaining techniques. 10. Once the angles are narrowed to a few good choices, run a chart for each of the times, even though approximate, to determine the Moons position and assess whether it may also be involved as one of the planets in natal close hard aspect. If so,

add it to the planets being searched. If it is too early to determine if the Moon is closely aspected, then add it to the search when more information is available. 11. Now create a table of all of the planets and nodes of the chart with the degrees given as nearly as known thus far into the search. Progress the Sun to its position for the age at each important life event. An adjustment of the birth time will not greatly change the Suns contacts, but if the initial chart is set for noon, the variance cannot be more than a half a degree. If you find an indication that some events occur when the progressed Sun is not in close contact with anything else, begin to suspect that point as a possible angle: Midheaven, Ascendant, IC, or Descendant. 12. In a similar manner, create a table of the planets and nodes of the chart as closely as possible, then progress the other planets for the age at each important life event. Progression of the planets Mercury through Mars will not greatly help in determining the birth time, but they can add to the "stacking up of appropriate astrological factors at key life events that lend weight to one birth time over another, if contact to possible angles is considered. 13. In a similar manner, create a table of the planets and nodes of the chart given as closely as possible, and search the outer planet transits to the planets for the age at each important life event. Transits of the planets Saturn through Pluto may greatly help in determining the birth time and/or they can add to the stacking up of appropriate astrological factors at key life events that lend weight to one time over another. An outer planet transit not making any notable planetary contact at an important life event may actually be activating one of the angles, though many possibilities such as midpoints can complicate the matter. 14. Continue to tally each of the components as you search to find the stacking up of astrological indicators most common at important life events. 15. At this point, the search should be narrowed to only a couple of good times, and now the progressed Moon search to the important life events is appropriate. As in the searches for the Sun and other planetary contacts, consider all planets in the chart and nodes, plus one or two speculative MC and ASC positions. Again tally the results. 16. By now you should have several tables and several separate tallies of the results with appropriate birth times narrowed to one or two. Let your final tally determine your choice. 17. Last of all, it may be helpful to search the solar eclipse nearest to each important eventusually the one before. Again, the solar eclipse is not initially useful in determining the birth time, but once you have narrowed to a small time range or one or two times, an eclipse at the time of the event may activate an appropriate planet or angle. Remember that there are no hard and fast rules for rectification, but only some search techniques that are more useful than others. And there are many other systems of

astrology not even explored. Hopefully this book focused on modern astrological techniques will aid the astrologer in understanding why some techniques are more effective than others. Rectification is a mind-bending exercise, but can be joyful play for the dedicated puzzle lover. In rinsing, it is important to recognize that life is a very complex interaction between our self-image, our relationships, our interaction with the world, and our attitude toward each. One cannot assume that the same event will evoke the same reaction from everyone. For instance, a wedding is not always a happy circumstance. It may be fraught with the demands of necessity and pressure from family and peers. Therefore, it is extremely important to interact with the client in rectification work to assess the emotional impact of each event and its mitigating factors to temper the dispassionate number crunching of the rectification search. Good luck and the best of skill in your efforts at the rocket science of chart rectification. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question: How can you be sure that any birth time is correct? Carol Tebbs: Aside from the automatically adjusted atomic clock time that is currently in every cell phone and many clocks, you need the rectification lesson because clock time has so many variations when time-keeping devices were less accurate. A birth time easily could be several minutes off from the birth certificate time, depending on the accuracy of the hospitals or nurses watch. Question: I have two friends who have had major life events in the past couple of years, and I cant find anything in their charts to reflect this. Carol Tebbs: In that case, get several major life events from the person with specific dates and experiment with birth times at 10-minute intervals from one-half hour prior to one-half hour after the given time to find a consistent pattern of aspect hooks aligning with event hooks. If you have no clear indicators, you may need to widen the search further. Then adjust the working birth time to correspond with the events. That is rectification. right? Question: But the birth time would affect only the angles, Moon, and houses,

Carol Tebbs: Yes. It is birth time that gives the angles, and conversely we can determine the birth time if we can get the angles to consistently correspond to major events. Its a lot of work, though, unless the birth time is off only a few minutes. If it is hours, roll up your sleeves for some really hard work.

Carol Tebbs: One interesting thing about rectification is that sometimes you can narrow the time to 4 reasonable times, each 6 hours from each other (one time at 2:00 p.m., another at 8:00 p.m., another at 2:00 a.m. and the last at 8:00 a.m.), and all match up with the events. What does that tell you? Question: Oh, Midheaven or Ascendantthe angles. Carol Tebbs: Yes. You just dont know which one is where, so you have to test them all. In fact, you love it when your search yields 3 or 4 times that are evenly spaced, or 2 birth times opposite 2 other possible birth times. For instance, 2:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 6:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m. are two pairs of times opposite each other but in a different relationship to each other. It suggests that you have the angles, but the Ascendant and Midheaven are not 90 degrees from each other. The only thing you need to test, then, is which pair represents the Midheaven and which pair represents the Ascendant. Carol Tebbs: Basically, the first thing to test is the solar arc for the age of the person at major events and see where it would have to be in the natal chart in order to reach (progress to) the appropriate planet or configuration to describe the event. For instance, if my client has Uranus conjunct the natal Moon possibly in very close aspect, and I know that her mother and father died of different causes within the same year, then I strongly suspect that something major like the Midheaven or Ascendant was contacting that planetary pair. I would suspect a birth time that would bring the Moon and Uranus into very close orb of less than 1 degree. Since the event happened when she was 8 years old, I would start testing with the Midheaven placed 8 degrees prior to the degrees of the Moon-Uranus natal conjunction. Carol Tebbs: A good rectification is dependent on enough major life events to work from. At least a dozen or more is good, and 20 is better. It is difficult to rectify a birth time for someone with mellow life experience or someone very young. You really need the very painful life experiences to get a good handle on rectification of the birth time. Question: You mentioned that it is a challenge as to what goes where. I would think that Midheaven events would be more publicly visible, and Ascendant events more internal. Carol Tebbs: Yes. Also, the Ascendant moves very fast through some signs and slowly through others, plus you have the latitude variation tooall of which make the Ascendant more difficult to search as a first indicator. That's why you always start with moving the Midheaven to planets using the solar arc, then experiment with moving planets to the working, or possible, Midheaven.

Question: Let me get this clear, we subtract the solar arc for the event from the appropriate natal planet or configuration that describes the event, not every single planet and angle in the chart. Right? Carol Tebbs: Right. Actually, you narrow the beginning search to only the close aspect network hook, then expand to all of the planets later, once you have narrowed to two or three possible birth times. Certainly, a computer search does sort for every planet to angle contact, or angle to planet contact, but I suggest that you narrow that search by first working with life events and solar arc increments to personal planets or the Moon's nodes in 1-degree aspect to the other planets.

FINDING THE ADJUSTED CALCULATION DATE The sole purpose of the adjusted calculation date is to make any chart movement task easier for the astrologer who still calculates without the assistance of computer software. It is far easier to derive a one-time artificial birth date for a person whereby the planetary positions for transits and progressions may be taken straight from the ephemeris with no mathematical adjustment. A huge amount of calculation work is saved, because the birth time and location adjustment is already included in the ACD. Yes, the person will have a different adjusted calculation date for a midnight ephemeris and a noon ephemeris, six months apart to account for the 12-hour difference in planetary positions. Most astrologers prefer the midnight ephemeris, so instructions here are based on that model. Since most of us are not born exactly at midnight Greenwich mean time, as listed in the ephemeris, or at noon, the given planetary positions for our birth date must be adjusted to account for the part of day or night before the birth. Consequently, we cannot count the birthday as a full day (and, subsequently, a full year) until we have adjusted our starting time to allow for the portion of the day that has already elapsed prior to our actual birth.1 To determine the ACD, begin with the Greenwich mean time at birththat is, the recorded time minus or plus the local time zone difference from Greenwich. In the continental United States, the time zones range from +5 hours for eastern standard time to +8 hours for pacific standard time. Most European births range from +/ - 0 hours from Greenwich to 5 hours, and more for countries near the International Date Line. Since we are equating calendar time with clock time, 24 hours is equal to 12 months, and 1 month is equal to 2 hours (table 52). So, if you divide the hours of the GMT birth time by 2, you may determine exactly the number of months the ACD artificial starting time will differ from the actual birthday.

Appendix A

Next, the minutes of the GMT birth time must be added to the hours. If 2 hours is equal to 1 month, then 1 hour would equal 15 days on average. Reducing 15 days, or 1 hour, to 60 minutes, we would divide the number of days into the minutes to find the movement per day: 60 divided by 15 = 4 minutes per day. Table 52: Converting Calendar Time to Clock Time Calendar Time 1 year (12 months) 1 month (30 days) a month (15 days) 1 day = = = = Clock Time 1 day (24 hours) 2 hours 1 hour (60 minutes) 4 minutes

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Example Method One: a client born on June 10,1936, at 4:15 a.m. CST: 4:15 CST + 6:00 = 10:15 GMT 10 hours divided by 2 = 5 months 15 minutes divided by 4 = 3 days, rounded up to 4 days. The adjustment amount is 5 months and 4 days. Subtracting from June 10 and using the midnight ephemeris, the ACD is January ANOTHER METHOD FOR CALCULATING THE ACD

1. Find the longitudinal variation of the birth locality from the time zone meridian using a reference text such as Latitudes and Longitudes in the U.S., Latitudes and Longitudes in the World, The American Atlas, The International Atlas, or The Book of Tables by Astro Computing Services (http://www.acspublications.com). Example Method Two: A client born September 9, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio, USA, at 8:18 a.m. EST. In searching the appropriate book of tables, we find that Columbus, Ohio, is in time zone +5:00 and that Columbus is 32' 04" west of the 5:00 meridian, so we add that amount to get the precise location for Columbus, Ohio: +5:00:00 + 32:04 +5:32:04 longitudinal time correction for Columbus, Ohio --

1. Ena Stanley and Carol Tebbs, Beyond Basics: Moving the Chart in Time (Basye, VA: Online College of Astrol- ogy, 2003), chap. 5.

2. To arrive at the GMT, or Greenwich mean time, subtract the longitudinal variation from the time zone, or -32:04, from the birth time of 8:18 a.m. to arrive at the LMT of birth: +8:18:00 -32:04 +7:45:56 local mean time 3. Add the longitudinal correction for Columbus to the local mean time of the birth to get the Midnight GMT, or Greenwich mean time: +5:32:04 EST + longitudinal variation for Columbus, Ohio +7:45:56 local mean time +13:18:00 hours birth is from midnight Greenwich, England If using a noon ephemeris, either add or subtract 12 hours from the midnight GMT, depending upon whether the GMT is a large enough number to do so. In the event that the GMT is less than 12 hours, then add the 12 hours to arrive at the noon GMT, which in this example would be: + 13:18:00 -12:00:00 + 1:18:00 hours birth is from noon Greenwich, England 4. Now subtract the appropriate GMT, for either a noon or midnight ephemeris, from 24 hours and add that difference to the ST, or sidereal time, of the birthday. Remember, if you are adjusting GMT from midnight, then use a midnight ephemeris to get the sidereal time for the adjusted calculation date. Conversely, if you are adjusting the GMT from noon, then use a noon ephemeris to get the adjusted calculation date sidereal time. +24:00:00 -13:18:00 midnight GMT +10:42:00 +23:08:34 sidereal time of the birthday (next to birth date in the ephemeris) +33:50:34 -24:00:00 to reduce to ST within one day +9:50:34 midnight sidereal time of ACD The midnight ACD for September 9,1939, is February 19,1940. That is to say, that date is counted as the first birthday even though the client would not actually be one year old until September 9,1940. By assuming the ACD birthday, I can now count ahead in the ephemeris for any age I wish to search by dayfor-a- year method and take the planetary positions exactly as they are from the

ephemeris without further calculation. Working with the ACD is much easier using a midnight ephemeris because you always take the ACD that occurs after your actual birthday. To find the noon ACD, I must add 12 hours to the midnight GMT, or use the calculated noon GMT to add to the sidereal time of the birth date using the same formula above. +24:00:00 -1:18:00 noon GMT +22:42:00 +23:08:34 sidereal time of birthday +45:50:34 -24:00:00 subtract one day to reduce to under 24 hours +21:50:34 sidereal time of noon ACD The corresponding noon ACD for September 9,1939, is August 20, 1940.

Appendix B
CALCULATING SECONDARY PROGRESSIONS AND ASSESSING THE YEAR CALCULATION OF PROGRESSIONS The simplest way to calculate the solar arc progressed (or directed) Midheaven is to find the distance the Sun has traveled from the birth to the year or age in question, and add that increment to the Midheaven. Most astrologers use the solar arc for determining both the directed and progressed Midheaven positions. For example, using the June 10, 1936, birth, at age 11 in 1947 the solar arc moved 10 degree and 6 minutes. Add to the natal Aquarius Midheaven at 14:14 a solar arc of 10:06 for age 11 = 24:20 Aquarius for either the directed or solar arc progressed Midheaven. Progression of the Ascendant may be accomplished by adding the solar arc for the age to the Ascendant degree in the same manner as described for determining the Midheaven. Or, many astrologers consult The Tables of Houses to derive the Ascendant degree at the birth latitude from the derived progressed or directed solar arc Midheaven. Of course, astrology software programs do all of these calculations instantaneously.

UNDERSTAND THE NATAL PATTERNS AS WELL AS PLANETARY MOTION The natal chart shows the basic character tendencies we have built into our nature. The progressed chart shows the unfolding of those tendencies in action.1 Once the natal chart and its prominent patterns are well understood, we can look to the progressed chartone day in the ephemeris for a yearto get the broad view of the activated planets for the year in question. Since relatively few exact aspects are formed by progressions to the natal chart in one year, issues are brought to the forefront as indicated by the planets making contact and those receiving contact. In addition, newly formed aspects, activated natal aspect networks, and house placements must be considered. Signs seem to be the least fruitful chart element to explore. In secondary progressions, only the Sun through Mars move fast enough in 90 days (equal to 90 years) after the birth to form new aspects to the natal planets and sensitive points. Therefore, most astrologers combine transits, or actual planetary positions, with secondary progressions to forecast for the year in question. Transits of Jupiter through Pluto, in particular, add timing detail to the annual forecast. Transits of the inner planets, the Sun through Mars, and their motion variations emphasize and more precisely time the action suggested by the secondary progression. Many astrologers agree that the progressed chart reveals internal changes that are then triggered into action by the transits. If an appropriate activating transit does not occur within orb of the progressed planet, then the energy is not released and remains internal. The duration of active progressions varies greatly, depending on which planet is making the contact according to its cycle. If the Moon progresses to activate another planet or sensitive point by aspect, the effect will last only about 6 weeks to 2 months, because the progressed Moon on average moves 1 degree and 6 minutes per month, or 13 degrees per year in day-for-a-year motion. If the acceptable orb of aspect in progressions is 1 degree, then it would take the Moon about 6 weeks to 2 months to move 2 degrees (1 degree applying and 1 degree separating from the aspect). On the other hand, Mars moves much more slowly, averaging about 45 minutes per day, so a Mars progression would be active for close to 3 years. In addition, Mercury, Venus, and Mars have significant retrograde periods, which, if involved in the progression, could extend the active aspect for many years. For instance, if Mars progresses to make a 1-degree aspect to a natal planet as it is slowing down to turn retrograde, it could be as much as 25 days, or 25 years, before Mars moves beyond that progressed aspect. In such cases, the results of such long-term activation will vary widely, depending on the planets involved and the nature of the aspect. --

1. Zipporah Pottenger Dobyns, Progressions, Directions and Rectification, p. 23.

Also keep in mind that, when dealing with such long-term aspects, the period is better marked by other faster-moving methods to define the stages of the period. Natal interplanetary patterns such as the T-square, stellium, or grand cross often are activated early in life by progression if faster-moving inner planets are involved. Such early challenges can add strength to the character, making one a survivor, or at least a little wiser. PRIORITIZE WHAT'S REALLY IMPORTANT IN THE PROGRESSION In calculating the progressed chart, the location or re-location of the native is quite important. Many astrologers simply run the progression for the birthplace, which is fine if the native has not moved very far away. But, if the native has moved across country or migrated to or from another country, the relocated angles, and even the Moon, can be significantly different. Use the natal chart for progressions, but dont overlook the relocated coordinates for another view of the progressed chart. Certainly, the birthplace progressed chart can reveal some important details, but the progressed chart based on the relocated coordinates gives the more accurate reading. The same is true for looking at transits, though only the Moon, angles, and cusps will change appreciably on any given date. In looking at the outer planet transits to the natal or the progressed chart, there is little difference from any location in the world. If you are looking at an event that already has occurred, then it is best to use the relocated coordinates for the transits. The allowable orb for any progression is 1 degree applying and 1 degree separating; however, the aspect diminishes quickly after it has become exact. As a result, many astrologers discount the progressed aspect once it has moved one-half a degree past exact. In any event, the closer to exact the aspect is, the more potent will be its effect on appropriate action. One or two active aspects by secondary progression may be relatively mild, but if they are triggered by multiple transits or if they activate a natal planetary network, the effect can be greatly amplified to bring a significant event. The astrologer looks for a stacking up of planetary energy from the natal, progressed, and transit charts to signal important life changes and events. Further, "midpoint of aspect" is another phenomenon that works when multiple planets, usually transits, surround an activated area by triggering when the average of their distances equals the exact aspect. Transiting planets within an orb of 1 to 5 degrees can work together to activate another planet by aspect. The more aspects involving the angles, either natal or progressed, the more significant is the time period for important life changes and events. Next in importance are progressions and major transits involving the Sun or the Moon, though the Midheaven is solar in nature and the Ascendant somewhat lunar. Major transits and

progressions to any of these bring a personal component to events and often mark major turning points in the life. Of the aspects, the conjunction, square, and opposition are the most notable harbingers of change. Following the angles and the Lights, the Ascendant ruler should be noted for active aspects to signal important life issues. As mentioned before, any planets that are joined together by close aspect in a configuration gain special importance. Certainly, natal configurations are storehouses of information about important life issues, but such planetary networks can form in progressions and transits as well. Take note of any such configurations forming in the progressed and transit charts, especially as they activate the natal chart. So, it is important to look at aspects forming within the progressed chart as well as the transit chart. Interpreting the chart in time is much more difficult than natal interpretation. The task is akin to transforming the still picture of the natal chart into the "moving picture of the developing individual shown in the yearly progressions. Finally, planet to planet progressions reveal more subtle life changes. When planets that are in aspect in the natal chart are once again linked through progression, the opportunity is ripe for the natal condition to operate. If the birth aspect is harmonious, and the progression or outer transit brings a hard aspect, then the condition of the natal aspect will prevail, though with greater difficulty. Strain or challenges to the aspected planet will be resolved once the contacting planet leaves active orb. The converse is true. A harmonious progression or outer planet transit to an afflicted natal planet will provide one the opportunity to remedy or more objectively approach the difficult pattern or situation. LONG-TERM CYCLES SOMETIMES MOVE TOGETHER TO EXTEND THEIR EFFECTS Two books by Celeste Teal published by Llewellyn, Predicting Events with Astrology and Identifying Planetary Triggers, are excellent resources for elaboration on the intricacies of secondary progressions and planetary returns, but additionally, she notes the peculiarities of some planetary cycles. I have often observed what she dubs Saturn chasing the Moon as an important long-term trend, especially in charts where the two are in orb of aspect at birth. Transiting Saturn moves in its 29-year cycle at nearly the same rate as the progressed Moon in its 28-year cycle, so an aspect between them can be maintained for years. If the aspect is a conjunction, square, or opposition, the long-term effect of Saturn and the progressed Moon moving together in hard aspect can be especially difficult in seeing the bright side of life. In any event, it is a good idea to note such planetary combinations and their moving rates of speed early on. Realize that interpreting the current patterns for a client is much more difficult than natal interpretation, because much of the natal pattern will have unfolded so the client can give some feedback. On the other hand, forecasting work starts with more unknowns, with only the backdrop of the natal chart as a guide. Remember, the process

of forecasting is akin to transforming the still of the natal chart into the moving picture of the developing individual. Proceed with caution. CALCULATING SOLAR ARC DIRECTIONS AND ASSESSING THE YEAR CALCULATING THE SOLAR ARC The simplest way to calculate the solar arc directed (or progressed) Midheaven is to find the distance the Sun has traveled from the birth to the year or age in question, and add that increment to the Midheaven. Most astrologers use the solar arc for determining both the directed and progressed Midheaven positions. For example, using the June 10, 1936, birth, at age 11 in 1947 the solar arc moved 10 degree and 6 minutes. So the natal Aquarius Midheaven at 14:14 + 10:06 solar arc for age 11 = 24:20 Aquarius for either the directed or solar arc progressed Midheaven. Progression of the Ascendant may be accomplished by adding the solar arc for the age to the Ascendant degree in the same manner as described for determining the Midheaven. Or, many astrologers consult The Tables of Houses to derive the Ascendant degree at the birth latitude from the derived progressed or directed solar arc Midheaven. Of course, astrology software programs do all of these calculations instantaneously. FORECASTING WITH SOLAR ARC DIRECTIONS The solar arc system, called directions, has one advantage over all other methods of moving the chart in that it is very easy to estimate the approximate motion using mental math to target important years. Of course, the astrologer does use the precise calculation of the solar arc to add to move each of the chart planets and angles, but the ease of spotting past or forming patterns serves the astrologer well to get a handle on the important life events to open a dialogue with the client. To be clear, the solar arc system called directions is a completely different method of forecasting that is totally symbolic. None of the planets will ever be at any of the event placements in real time, whereas the progressed system is built upon actual planetary motion, and only the concept of synchronicity in "day for year, day for month, and "month for year is symbolic. So when using the direction system, the planets and angles for the target year will always be in the same relationship as they are in the natal chart. All chart factors are moved at the solar arc rate according to the clients age for the target date. In the directed system, the directed planets are interpreted only as they make contact with natal planetsnot directed to directed positions as in the progressed system. Transits to the natal chart, and to the progressed or directed chart, are used by advocates of both systems. The directions do have some common links to secondary progressions because both systems move the Midheaven at the solar arc rate of one day for a year. As well,

Appendix C

the Sun in both systems moves at the solar arc rate. Only the Ascendant and the planets move at different rates in the two systems. In the solar arc system, the Ascendant and planets are all moved at the solar arc rate. In the secondary progressed system, the Ascendant is derived from the Midheaven and the latitude of birth, and the planets move at their own rates of speed. The 1-degree orb rule applies to directions as well as progressions. One degree marks an activated period of 2 years (1 applying to the aspect and 1 separating from the aspect). During the time that a direction activates a planet or angle within the 1-degree orb, additional faster-moving planetary contacts such as transits are necessary to trigger the action described by the planets, houses, and aspect. A direction or even a progression rarely works alone. Some astrologers hold that the activating transit must be from one of the planets involved in the direction aspect; however, experience shows that broader interpretation of potential triggering factors that includes all planets and angles does hold up. Another argument for allowing any transiting factor to serve as a trigger for the already aligned direction is the importance attached to such distinctions as chart ruler, house ruler, mutual reception, or even the most elevated planet. The broader interpretation of what can be an activating planet allows the astrologer to use the wide range of his or her predictive tools. In short, once a direction to a planet is in place, any transiting outer planet can activate the direction to a planet or combination of planets in close orb of natal aspect. The principle of the stacking up of any moving factors is very important to accurate forecasting and timing of events, situations, or feelings. When several directed aspects and transit triggers stack up, the time orbs may overlap and thereby extend their action to a somewhat longer period. The hard aspects formed by the eighth harmonic (conjunction, semisquare, square, sesquisquare, and opposition) are used almost exclusively because this family of aspects indicates action of external notice rather than the static and often internal nature of the sextiles and trines. Another important advantage of the solar arc direction method of chart movement is that it allows the astrologer to easily assess the accuracy of the birth time by a few well- placed questions to the client. For example, if the astrologer sees that the natal Midheaven is at 13 Cancer and the natal Moon is at 21 Cancer, then he or she can reasonably assume that when the directed Midheaven conjuncted the natal Moon about age 8, an event involving a change in the home life with strong emotional overtones occurred. If that Moon is closely and heavily aspected with troublesome conjunctions, squares, and other hard aspects, the impact of the directed Midheaven to the Moon can be greatly compounded. Conversely, if the natal Moon carries several close harmonious aspects, the contact can pass by almost unnoticed. If the client does not confirm such feelings and events at that time, but suggests that those" circumstances prevailed at a different age not too distant, then the astrologer may question the accuracy of the birth time. It may be appropriate to confirm the source of the client's data since the general

public is not so precision-timing conscious as the astrologer. Only if many major life events do not seem to align with the directed indicators should the astrologer consider rectifying the chart to a time when the events match the astrological indicators. Rectification is a complicated process even in the hands of a professional astrologer, but the directed chart may provide the first clues to the need for that infrequently used process. Other signals of important change are suggested by the directed chart when a planet, angle, or cusp changes sign or moves into a new natal house. Keep in mind that the whole directed chart of planets and angles moves together in tandem at the same rate, so closely aspected planets or angles in the natal chart change signs or houses almost simultaneously. A planet or angle making a sign change is felt more subtly by the person than is a house change, but the actual planet or angle contact is the most notable descriptor of important issues and changes. Any change of sign or house brings a new perspective on the issues described by the planet(s). For instance, when the directed Sun moved from Virgo to Libra, artistic capabilities came to the forefront of activity; about 30 years later, when the directed Sun moved into Scorpio, the client delved into learning astrology. Of course, estimating the timing of directed aspects is valuable for gaining a broad sense of life development; however, it is important to remember that exact calculation is necessary at some early point. Even though we can say that the Sun averages 59 minutes and 8 seconds of motion each day, it moves from 57 minutes per day in the summer to 61 minutes (1:01) per day in the winter. If we direct the chart using only the Sun's average motion of 59'08" and always apply that constant to move the whole chart to a target year, we are using the Naibod method of direction. This method is not commonly used by modern astrologers for two reasons: (1) computers have made calculation much faster and easier so the astrologer doesnt need such shortcuts, and (2) the system proves to be increasingly inaccurate in forecasting life events or situations as the Suns arc lengthens or shortens according to the seasons. If a person was born near either the summer or the winter solstice, then by the time the individual reached age 15, our forecast for him or her would already be off by 6 months by the Naibod average measure (2 minutes more or less than the average solar motion times 15 years equals 30 minutes or a directed 6 months). Clearly, such loose accuracy is inexcusable for the modern astrologer. In the directed system, natal planets late in the mutable houses and early in the cardinal houses are the most important in the formative years because they will be moved to the natal angles during childhood. Any natal planets late in a mutable house will arc to an angle in childhood. Similarly, planets early in the cardinal houses take added importance in childhood because the angles will be directed to contact them sometime during the first Saturn cycle of lifeindeed, the first Saturn half-cycle. It is no wonder that the Gauquelins found the 10 degrees before each angle and the 5 degrees

after to be so prominent in distinguishing the careers of thousands of famous and notable people. Yes, the Gauquelins confirmed that the peaks of prominence occur about 5 degrees back into the mutable houses. The directed system has many pluses for ease of calculation and spotting the formation of planetary contacts; however, it breaks down during periods of major or minor aspects. At age 30, every planet and angle is semisextile to its natal position; at age 45, every planet and angle is semisquare; at age 60, all are sextile; and at 90, they are all square. Certainly, everyone who reaches age 90 does not have the extreme challenges of so many squares forming at once, nor is age 60 so full of unbridled opportunity for everyone. The solar arcs for these periods are more meaningful as marking life-turning points that occur within a range of years for the effective solar arc depending on whether the Sun is moving faster or slower. So, the semisquare will occur between 42 and 46 years, the sextile between 58 and 62 years, and the square between 88 and 92 years. It looks like we have described the very normal stages of life: "mid-life crisis, retirement planning, and transition planning. In interpreting directions, the arcing planet (the one that is moving to contact a natal position) takes the lead. The interpretation begins with the symbolism of the arcing planet, then that of the receiving planet. Next, consider the house positions of both the arcing and contacted planets to describe the areas of life affected. When the arcing planet is the Sun, the individual brings focus and conviction to the picture; when the arcing planet is the Moon, his or her emotions are deeply invested in the issue; when Mercury is the arcing planet, the person s intellect is alerted to action (unless clouded by a Neptune contact); and when Venus is the arcing planet, the individual is attuned to creating beauty in his or her environment and harmony in his or her relationships. The outer planets are more societal than interpersonal, but their contact by direction lasts no longer than the direction of an inner planet, unlike in the progressed system. When Mars is the arcing planet, the individual stirs things up, with much activity almost in overdrive; when Jupiter is the arcing planet, ones enthusiasm is drawn to issues of faith and philosophy that sometimes are expressed in a spiritual search or higher education; when Saturn is the arcing planet, the individual becomes more responsible and cautious, with a greater need to be in control in the areas of the activated houses; when Uranus is the arcing planet, the need to express individuality is at the forefront; when Neptune is the arcing planet, the individual chooses to see only what fits his or her worldview, regardless of evidence to the contrary; and when Pluto is the arcing planet, the person can become obsessive and pushy about the activated issuesand with a Pluto contact, there will be issues! Many modern astrologers use both the solar arc directed system and the secondary progressed system, either as a double confirmation for unfolding patterns or to derive the benefits and strengths of each system. Some astrologers even use the faster progressed Moon for timing in the

directed system, but most rely on outer planet transits to serve as the faster timing factors to more precisely set the life events in time. Noel Tyl, a noted proponent of the solar arc direction method, characterizes the difference between the two systems thus: Secondary Progression measurements simply can not match the vast spectrum of arcs and midpoint pictures possible in the Solar Arc system. It is interesting to note that the system of Secondary Progressions was introduced to the United States by British astrologers at the turn of the [20th] century. Meanwhile, Europe was building the system of Solar Arcs to eventually bloom with the Cosmobiological work formulated by Reinhold Ebertin. Astrology on two continents developed in different directions to harness the cycles of time. It is our time nowfor astrologers in the United States to work with Solar Arcs in tandem with transits, together the most powerful prediction system we have in astrology.1

Appendix D
TIMING MONTHS AND YEARS WITH OUTER PLANET TRANSITS We have been working with generic planetary cycles and synodic returns of planetary pairs to set the backdrop for important life periods. In that study, the importance of the natal position and aspects to the planet making the generic cycle and / or the natal condition of the planet(s) activated by the synodic return of a given planetary pair became evident. For this reason, it is very important to be very familiar with the natal chart before applying the moving factors for interpretation. A transit is the actual planetary contact of one body, by aspect, with another. A transit making contact activates the energy described by the planets involved: the current aspect and applicable orb, both applying and separating; the natal condition of those planets; their transit and natal house positions; and, to a lesser extent, their signs. To complicate the matter, we must deal with a complex web of transiting planets and lesser bodies all at the same time: most importantly, the outer planets Jupiter through Pluto; the faster-moving bodies, the Sun through Mars; and, to a lesser extent, the Moon, the Moon s nodes, Chiron, and the asteroids. The good news, however, is that both symbolic methods of moving the natal chart to a given time periodsecondary progressions and directionsuse transits to provide the activating trigger for the current planetary symbolism.
-1. Noel Tyl, Prediction in Astrology: A Master Volume of Technique and Practice (St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 1991), p. 78. --

Just because we are now looking at actual planetary transits, dont forget that, knowing the complete cycle period of an outer planet, you can still estimate the year when that planet will make its generic quarter, half, and return cycles to each of your natal planets and angles. The ephemeris should confirm your estimate. The only notable variation will come from the planet Pluto for those born in the later half of the twentieth century, when Plutos average of 20 years in each sign speeded up to 14 years. Table 53 may aid your understanding of the Pluto cycle for the various generations of people whose charts you have selected to study. Table 53: Transiting Pluto Square Natal Pluto by Decade Birth Date Average Age at Pluto Square 1800-1810 88-89 1810-1820 89-91 1820-1830 90-91 1830-1840 89-91 1840-1850 86-89 1850-1860 83-86 1860-1870 80-83 1870-1880 75-80 1880-1890 71-75 1890-1900 65-71 1900-1910 59-65 1910-1920 54-59 1920-1930 49-54 1930-1940 4549 1940-1950 40-45 1950-1960 38-40 1960-1970 37-38 1970-1980 37-39 1980-1990 40-43 1990-2000 43-48 I would suggest that the first task to be completed for any transit search is to calculate the "sensitive point listing available in most astrology programs. The sensitive point listing gives all aspects to all planets and angles through the signs beginning with Aries for the given chart. For hand calculation, take each planet and chart angle and add the number of degrees for each aspect to the natal position, which will have the same degree but in another sign. For example, a 15-degree Virgo Sun would have its separating sextile at 15 Scorpio, its separating square at 15 Sagittarius, its

separating trine at 15 Capricorn, its separating inconjunct at 15 Aquarius, and its opposition at 15 Pisces, and so on to plot the applying aspects to the Sun. When each planet and angle is plotted in such a way, then list them in degree order beginning with 0 degrees Aries. For this study, I would further recommend a search of the major aspects (conjunction, opposition, square, inconjunct, trine, and sextile) only in exact aspect contactno orbs. Further, when a planet passes the degree but returns to it in retrograde motion, then list the aspect in the year of the retrograde hit. In my many years of consulting, I have found that the first pass of the transit over the sensitive natal chart point or planet brings an awakening to the issue in the nature of the planets involved and their house placements. It is on the retrograde pass that action is most often initiated. Then, at the final direct aspect by the transiting planet, the issue is resolved and/or the consequences become evident. If you are familiar with the sensitive points in your own chart, then that is a good place to begin. In addition, review the close orb (1 to 2 degree) aspect networks between the chart planets, because when one arm, or leg, or the network, is activated by transit, the other planets in the network will be activated shortly for a much more dramatic effect. For example, in the clients chart developed in chapter 6, the 5-degree orb MoonSaturn-Mars T-square is not as important or dominant when activated by progression, direction, or transit as the 1-degree conjunction of Sun-Venus on the twelfth-house cusp sesquisquare/ semisquare to the 1-degree orb aspects to Saturn-Pluto and the Moons nodes T-square. When a transit activates those closely aspected natal planets, the effect is greatly amplified and impossible to ignore. When the 5-degree orb Moon-Saturn-Mars T-square is activated, the transit effect is greatly lessened because a Pluto transit would take several years to span the 10 degrees from the beginning to the end of the natal aspect network. Even a Saturn transit would take about 10 months or the better part of a year to make the span, thereby allowing more time to adjust to change and deal with issues brought to the forefront by the transit. To repeat the mantra, pay major attention to transits to natal planets and points in tight 1-degree orb aspect. Another important factor in synthesizing transit interpretation is the stacking up of several moving factors at once. For example, the client featured in chapter 6 had an important stacking up in 1957 at age 18 when several major transits occurred at the same time. The first child was born and died five months later. Of course, several progressions were active as well to describe the tragic event, but some good did transpire at nearly the same time. The transit of Pluto sextile the North Node and trine Saturn, and transiting Uranus trine Jupiter, described the shotgun marriage that has lasted 50 years and is still going. However, transiting Neptune was conjunct the North Node, opposite Saturn, square Pluto, and semisquare the Stan-Venus-twelfth at the same time transit Uranus was square the Moon s nodes-Saturn and conjunct Pluto at the babys death. And to top it all off, transiting Saturn was square the Sun-Venus-twelfth

and sesquisquare Saturn-Pluto-South Node. Three major transits activated the same 1degree square/semisquare natal aspect network all at the same time. So, a simple outer planet transit is one thing, but a stacking up of several at once is quite another. Begin the transit search with Pluto, because it is the slowest in motion and activates any particular degree for more than a year. Even though astronomers recently pulled Plutos stripes as a planet, to astrologers Pluto is known as "the transformer. Endings and beginnings are a natural part of life, but often fear of the unknown grips us and those endings become very painful, even wrenching; but with some life experience most people are able to acknowledge that the new phase of life could not have been reached unless the old had passed away, either literally or metaphorically. Pluto brings passionate, even compulsive feelings to the forefront and signals us to deal with issues that have been swept under the carpet for too long as too embarrassing or too painful to acknowledge. Often the skeletons in the closet can be issues of sexuality in some form, either personally or in the family, since Pluto rules the sexual/reproductive organs of both sexes. The sexual energy associated with Pluto is metaphorically equated with the use and abuse of power. Power issues are at hand whether you are the victim or the perpetrator, and the lessons to be learned are to respect the self and others and to develop a sense of self-worth and fair play. In conjunction by transit, the power/sexuality issues of Pluto will be dealt with in a more open manner through the areas described by the contacted planet and house. In hard aspect by transit, the Pluto energy is in active conflict with the status quo. The square, semisquare and sesquisquare activate the power/sexuality issues in such a way that one will take action to remedy an uncomfortable situation. The opposition brings an ultimatum or a choice to be made, whereas the quincunx forces a crisis with few to no good choices. It is as if one is pulled between two equally stressful, demanding situations, neither of which is in a position to control. The soft or easy aspects, the trine and the sextile, seem to slide by without notice because the control of life is somehow one's own. Reward, either metaphorical or literal, for what one does well is possible, with some recognition from a boss or the public. Neptune in conjunction brings emphasis to our dreams and ideals. What we hope for, and the goals we set to get there, are ruled by Neptune. I am reminded of Carl Sandburgs poem "Nocturne in a Deserted Brickyard, which describes a dirty old trash heap of bricks and building materials as seen by moonlight after a rain. The images by moonlight are absolutely beautiful, whereas those same images by day are quite ugly. So it is with Neptune, when harsh reality is made beautiful with hope and trust that things will turn out well. The hard aspects of Neptune bring tears and disillusionment. The square, semisquare, and sesquisquare force one to face reality and deal with a situation as it is, not as it might be. These hard aspects do bring positive action for change once the individual stops clinging to false hopes. The opposition transit often brings the urge to follow the dreams even at the expense of practical realities. The quincunx aspect,

however, is often the most difficult to integrate, because all of the dreams seem hopelessly out of reach at the moment. Unlike other planetary cycles, the transit of Uranus contacts each degree of the zodiac three times in its direct, retrograde, and direct motion. When the last forward aspect contact occurs, approximately 17 months after the first contact, "awakening is signaled in the area of life described by the house position and the planet activated, and at the final pass, the issues are usually resolved. The conjunction brings the urge to take action before considering all of the possibilities and consequences. Often sadder but wiser, we reflect that it seemed like a good idea at the timeand it was a helluva lot of fun. When the Sun, Ascendant, or chart ruler is involved, the individual is often the initiator of action, but other contacts seem to signal that the change is initiated by others, leaving one with little choices Interestingly, in the 17-month Uranus transit cycle, Uranus moves forward 8 degrees, retrogrades 4 degrees, again moves forward 8, retrogrades 4, and so on, to hit every degree of the zodiac 3 times as the planet makes its 84-year cycle. The hard aspects of Uranus bring break-ups of the status quo, often with painful readjustment unless other factors such as Saturn bring the thought and preparation for big life changes. The easy aspects, the sextile and trine, bring life's happy surprises and opportunities we never thought we would have. For example, when Uranus transited conjunct the chapter 6 client's Sun-Venus-twelfth cusp natal conjunction, she fell into an absolute dream of a job teaching art at the school next door that put her nearby home and her preschool-age children. She almost didnt even apply for a job after college graduation because of the childcare issue. However, on a slim chance that a job that met all of her requirements might be open so close to the start of fall term, she applied on a Friday and began teaching the following Monday. An astrologer might have forecast the sudden good fortune just by seeing the multiple transiting Uranus aspects. Because Chirons orbit is highly elliptical, like Plutos, it moves quickly through some signs and slower through others. While the entire cycle takes 50 years to complete, the first quarter square can occur anywhere between the ages of 5 and 23. Many astrologers have found that when the first quarter Chiron square is experienced before the first Saturn square, the experience is often more traumatic. The Chiron cycle represents the process of individualization and integration. It represents the phases experienced as we receive or become aware of wounds and deal with our woundedness to find a safe space to seek balance in life. The four phases of the fourth harmonicthe conjunction, applying square, opposition, and conjunctionmark major turning points in life that often accompany a change of course. The phases tend to be deeply marked in the psyche as times of wounding, be they the initial wound or where old wounds were opened up for healing, to signal the need to complete unfinished business. Physical illness can mark these times as well. Rebalancing and realigning with

ones center, as well as an awakening of the quest for self-discovery and meaning, are what this cycle is all about. Saturn transits the zodiac in 29+ years and is memorable because, after the first cycle, all of the issues expressed by the planetary contacts and placements in our natal chart have been activated. Every Saturn transit thereafter is an echo of the first. It is important to make a connection to what happened the last time Saturn made the contact and make a correlation between the two eventsthere is one. Further, any planets or points activated by Saturn when it moves in its retrograde and shadow periods are especially felt because the aspect duration is prolonged by the three hits of forward, retrograde, and forward motion. The hard aspects of Saturn bring the lessons we need but dont want. It is a rare person who looks forward to the discipline of putting responsibilities ahead of personal wishes. The one good thing to remember about Saturn, even if the lessons are painful, is that the responsibilities with which we are saddled are and should be the consequences of our own choices. If one gets the sense of being a victim, then it is important to ask, What role did I play in allowing this to happen?and then deal with it, rather than rail against others. The soft aspects of Saturn bring the rewards and happiness we have earnedno more, no less. Jupiter transits the zodiac in 12 years, moving through 1 sign per year. Note that the retrograde periods do extend the effect of a Jupiter transit over a particular degree area. The expansion of the Jupiter influence brings excess in the nature of whatever it aspects. A Jupiter transit to a well-aspected natal planet such as Venus can signal plenty of good things, like social gatherings, gifts, even romancesometimes too much, if the Jupiter influence is not balanced by other transits. The Jupiter transit can be a lesson in Be careful what you ask foryou may get it! A Jupiter transit to a natal planet such as a Moon that has several hard aspects might trigger the excess of emotion. The excess of Jupiter compounds the effect of any natal pattern of two or more planets closely aspectedfor ease if they are in favorable aspect, or challenge if they are in hard aspect. You may refer to any transit text for specific transit to planet interpretations, but simply armed with a good basic understanding of planets, aspects, houses, and to a lesser extent signs, one has the tools to synthesize the ingredients into a valid interpretation. It is only by studying the charts we know well that comparing outer planet transits to actual life events confirms our book learning and develops the astrologer s art of interpretation.

HOW TO DO A TRANSIT SEARCH ON SOLAR FIRE 5.0 OR 6.0 First, calculate your chart or open it from file. On the tool bar at the top of the screen, select the white page icon with black print and the pull-down tab that says View Reports. Then select Sensitive Points report to find the listing of all aspects to your chart through the signs beginning with Aries. To start the search for lifetime transits, select the Dynamic icon at the tool bar, and then select Transits. On that screen will appear several choices. Narrow the search to Transits only, and possibly add Eclipses, but no more, because you will have 43+ pages just from birth up to your present age. Of course, you may search a much shorter period or, indeed, a period of any length. To continue, in the Period of Report section, give your birth date and your age now for the number of years (maybe add a few to look ahead). Be sure Natal Chart is selected, not Relocated, unless you particularly intend that choice. Now, in the Point Selection section, choose SAT. OUT for Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto to Radix Planets & Chart Points (abbreviated). In the Aspect Selection area, choose Standardunless you only want to look at hard aspects, in which case choose Harmonic 8 or Harmonic 4. Run the search, which will take a couple of minutes, then either save it for reference or print. HOW TO DO A TRANSIT SEARCH ON KEPLER 7.0 Go to New Chart Entry to enter chart data, or enter the last name first and search it from the saved data. Once you have selected or entered the data, select View from the toolbar. From that screen, select Transit Lists and Reports, then select No Interpretation and Jupiter-Pluto, and under "Style select "Exact Date Only or the search gets too large. Be sure to select the start date and number of years of report you want. David Cochrane has many nice features in Kepler, but there are no glyphs or symbols in this reportall straight text. GENERAL DURATION OF OUTER PLANET TRANSITS A Mars transit is in effect for a couple of days, generally prior and up to the exact date of aspect contact. Mars slows in its apparent motion as seen from Earth from time to time, and then its effect extends to about 2 weeks. Notation in your ephemeris would indicate any noticeable effective time variance. A Jupiter transit is generally in effect about 1 week prior to the date of exact and several days after. Jupiter slows in its apparent motion as seen from Earth from time to time, and then its effect extends to as much as 1 month to account for the

retrograde and shadow periods. Notation in the ephemeris indicates any noticeable effective time variance. A Saturn transit is generally in effect about 2 weeks prior to the date of exact and at least a week after. Saturn slows in its apparent motion as seen from Earth from time to time, and then its effect extends to as much as 2 months during the retrograde and shadow periods. Notation in the ephemeris indicates any noticeable effective time variance. A Chiron transit is generally in effect about 3 weeks prior to the date of exact and a week or more after. Chiron slows in its apparent motion as seen from Earth from time to time, and then its effect extends to as much as 2 months during the retrograde and shadow periods. Notation in the ephemeris indicates any noticeable effective time variance. A Uranus transit is generally in effect about 1 month prior to the date of exact and at least a couple of weeks after. Uranus slows in its apparent motion as seen from Earth from time to time, and then its effect extends to as much as 3 months during the retrograde and shadow periods. Remember that transiting Uranus contacts every degree of the zodiac and one degree 3 times over 17 months in its orbit around the Earth. Notation in the ephemeris indicates any noticeable effective time variance. A Neptune transit is generally in effect about 2+ months prior to the date of exact and at least a month or more after, because Neptune actually contacts every degree of the zodiac 5 times in its 168-year orbit around the Earth. As a result, the effect of a Neptune transit may color ones life for the better part of 2 years. Neptune slows in its apparent motion as seen from Earth from time to time, and then its effect could extend to as much as 4 months during the retrograde and shadow periods. Notation in the ephemeris indicates any noticeable effective time variance. A Pluto transit is generally in effect about 4 months prior to the date of exact and several months after. Pluto slows in its apparent motion as seen from Earth from time to time, and then its effect could extend to as much as 9 months during the retrograde and shadow periods. Like Neptune, Pluto hits every degree of the zodiac 5 times in its orbit around the Earth, and its effects color the life for at least 2 years or more, allowing for a small orb of influence. Notation in the ephemeris would indicate any noticeable effective time variance.

APPROXIMATE CALENDAR TIME FOR MOVING PLANETARY FACTORS TO ACTIVATE I DEGREE IN THE NATAL CHART Table 54 shows the approximate calendar time for moving factorssuch as directions, progressions, transits, eclipses, retrogrades, and stationsto move 1 degree in the natal chart. Table 54: Approximate Calendar Time for Moving Planetary Factors to Move 1 Degree (without Orbs) 1+ year Secondary progression of Sun, Mercury, Venus, and angles Solar arc direction of all planets and angles Retrograde shadow area between stations of transiting Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus Out-of-bounds or maximum north or south of Moons declination 11 months Retrograde shadow area between stations of Saturn 9 months Retrograde shadow area between stations of Jupiter Secondary progression of Mars 6 months Retrograde shadow area between stations of Mars 6 months Solar and lunar eclipses Transit of Pluto Transit of Neptune 3months Retrograde shadow area between stations of Venus 3 months Transit of Uranus Parallel or contraparallel of Moon declination 1 months Retrograde shadow area between stations of Mercury 1 month Transit of Saturn Transit of Moons nodal axis Secondary progression of the Moon Stationary period of Jupiter through Pluto 2 weeks 1 week 2 days 1 day Transit of Jupiter Stationary period of Mars Stationary period of Venus Stationary period of Mercury Transit of Mars (not near station or in shadow) Transit of Venus Transit of Mercury Diurnal movement of angles and cusps

2 hours Transit of Moon 4 minutes Transit of angles and cusps

RETROGRADE PERIODS EXTEND THE EFFECT OF ANY TRANSIT Retrograde periods, including the direct motion returning to the initial retrograde point, sensitize the whole span of degrees in between. As evident from the outer planet transit graphs included here, each of the planets moves at a different rate and sensitizes a varying number of degrees during its retrograde period. Obviously, when two or more of these patterns occur in a narrow time span, the effect is greatly compounded with more memorable experiences. Jupiter Retrograde Period During the average Jupiter transit of 1 sign per year, only one-third of the sign, 10 degrees, is sensitized by Jupiters retrograde motion over degrees it had already crossed (figure 27). The whole sensitized area is called the shadow, because those degrees receive 3 hits from the planets transit, really emphasizing what might otherwise pass unnoticed. So, the shadow includes not only the retrograde itself, but also the same degrees retraced in forward motion, both approaching and returning. In the case of Jupiter, the effect of the shadow lasts approximately 10 months, whereas a single pass Jupiter transit across the other 20 degrees of the sign lasts about 5 to 10 days. Allowing for a 1-degree orb of influence, one could easily extend the activating potential of the planet to about 2 weeks, depending on Jupiters speed. From our Earth point of view, Jupiter moves 40-42 degrees direct, 10 degrees retrograde, 40+ degrees direct, 10 retrograde, and so on, as it moves through the zodiac. Add the degrees of direct and retrograde motion together, and 52 weeks, or 1 year, is the time Jupiter takes to move around the zodiac.

Figure 27: Sample of a Jupiter Transit with Its Shadow Range

Saturn Retrograde Period In the average Saturn transit, more than half of each sign, 16 degrees in all, is hit 3 times by the retrograde and direct motion, taking nearly 11 months to complete the extended stay in the sensitized shadow degree range (figure 28). No wonder we tend to take notice when an extended Saturn transit activates key areas of the chart. On the other hand, the other 14 degrees of each sign that receive only 1 Saturn pass during the cycle are each activated for about 7 to 14 days, obviously much easier by comparison. Allowing for a 1- degree orb, the activating potential of the Saturn pass could extend from 2 weeks to just short of a month, depending on the planets speed. Certainly, it is easy to understand why the retrograde cycle of any planet is so important in good astrological forecasting. So from our Earth point of view, Saturn moves 21-22 degrees direct, 7 degrees retrograde, 21+ degrees direct, 7 retrograde, and so on, as it moves through the zodiac.

Add the degrees of direct and retrograde motion together, and 29 years is the time Saturn takes to move through the zodiac.

Figure 28: Sample of a Saturn Transit with Its Shadow Range

Uranus Retrograde Period Beginning with the Uranus transit, no one escapes without facing the impact of 3 hits to every planet or chart point. Of the average 7 years for Uranus to fully transit a sign, every single degree is retraced by the direct-retrograde-direct cycle (figure 29). The duration of the Uranus transit through the sensitized retrograde and shadow degree area is always 17 months, because no matter where one starts counting the cycle, it still takes 17 months to complete. Basically, every degree is in a shadow sensitized area when Uranus is within 4 degrees. From our Earth point of view, Uranus moves 8 degrees direct, 4 degrees retrograde, 8 degrees direct, 4 retrograde, and so on, as it moves through die zodiac. Add the degrees of direct and retrograde motion together, and 84 years is the time Uranus takes to move around the zodiac.

Figure 29: Sample of a Uranus Transit with Its Shadow Range

Neptune Retrograde Period As with the Uranus transit, no one escapes a Neptune transit without facing the impact of at least 3 to 5 hits to every planet or chart point. Of the average 14 years it takes for Neptune to fully transit a sign, every single degree is retraced by the retrograde cycle (figure 30). The better part of 2 years is colored by Neptunes influence as it moves 5 degrees direct, 3 degrees retrograde, 5 degrees direct, 3 retrograde, and so on, as it works its way through the zodiac. In every Neptune retrograde cycle of 5 degrees, 1 degree is hit 5 times because of the double retracing that occurs at the degree of the retrograde stations (figure 31). Therefore, a Neptune transit to a personal planet or angle at such a point most certainly will usher in a notable period of confusion, delusion, or illusion for the better part of 2 years, depending on the aspect and the planets contacted. The duration of the Neptune transit through the sensitized retrograde and shadow degree area is actually about 18-20 months, depending on whether Neptune is slow or

fast in its cycle over several generations. And, as with the Uranus transit, no matter where one starts counting the cycle, Neptune still takes at least 18 months to complete. Basically, every degree is in a shadow sensitized area when Neptune is within 34 degrees.

Figure 30: Sample of a Neptune Transit with Its Shadow Range

Figure 31: Sample of a Neptune Transit Making 5 Hits to a Point in Its Shadow Range

Pluto Retrograde Period As with the Uranus and Neptune transits, no one escapes a Pluto transit without facing the impact of at least 3 hits to any activated planets or points. Of the average 20 years it takes for Pluto to fully transit a sign, every single degree is retraced by the retrograde cycle (figure 32). From the mid-twentieth century to the mid-twenty-first century, Pluto is fast in its orbit, so for that time span Pluto moves 5 degrees direct, 3 degrees retrograde, 5 degrees direct, and 3 retrograde, for 14 years in that part of its 248year cycle through the zodiac. When Pluto moves into its slower rate of motion, the degrees direct will lessen to about 4, stretching that part of its cycle to a bit more than 20 years. As with Neptune, in every Pluto retrograde cycle of 5 degrees, 1 degree is hit 5 times and the other within a few minutes of 5 times because of the double retracing that occurs at the degree of the retrograde stations. Therefore, a Pluto transit to a personal planet or angle most certainly will usher in a period of intensity and focus for 2 years or more, depending on the aspect and the planets contacted. The duration of the Pluto transit through the sensitized retrograde and shadow degree area is currently about 18-20 months, and will increase when Pluto is slow in its cycle in several generations to come. Basically, every degree is in a shadow sensitized area when Pluto is within 3-4 degrees.

Figure 32: Sample of a Pluto Transit with Its Shadow Range

IN CONCLUSION There are transits, and then there are transits! The retrograde, stationary, and shadow periods of each planets motion are of paramount importance in guiding the astrologer to emphasize the importance of a transit or not. There is a great difference in the astrologers interpretation of an 11-month visit of a Saturn transit over a personal planet or angle as opposed to a transit that lasts only a few weeks. In the example chart in chapter 6, the Sun, Venus, Saturn, Pluto, and the Moons nodes are in a very tight eighth-harmonic aspect network. Look at the 3-year Jupiter through Pluto transit graph from 1956 to 1959 (figure 33). Not only are several natal planets stacked up together, but there also is a convergence of outer planet transits making retrogrades and stations across the already impacted natal area for about 3 years. The notations provide some detail of the important events and experiences of that time period. Realize that only the graphic format of astrological software really highlights such dramatic patterns, even though some astrologers may still be in the handcalculation mode. My E-book entitled Beyond Basics: Tools for the Consulting Astrologer is available at www.astrocollege.com and covers several forms of graphic searches discussed in the early chapters of this book.

Figure 33: Example Chart from Chapter 6, 3-Year 45-Degree Transit Graphic

Since the eighth-harmonic aspects are so very close in the example chart of chapter 6, the 45-degree graphic dramatically reveals the convergence of outer planet transits at the key life events surrounding the premature birth of a child early in 1957, a shotgun marriage shortly after, death of the child by mid-summer, and the long healing that consumed most of 1958.

I cannot emphasize enough the importance of several moving factors stacking up to activate close 1-2 degree natal aspect networks to mark critical periods in the life. If you do not have access to a computer to run a transit search, plot only the fourthharmonic (conjunction, square, and opposition) transits of the slowest outer planets at least encompassing the age range in question, and make note of any correlation to events in the life. Of course, the search is much easier with most any astrology program. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Carol Tebbs: Table 53 shows how fast Pluto moved for the decade in which you were born. For one born in the 1930s, Pluto took 4549 years to make its first square, but for those of you born in the 1960s, it will take only 37-38 years. Question: Pluto moves fast in my generation. The opposition time will still be about the same, because 180 degrees will include some slow motion as well as some fast motion, right? Still 124 years versus the wide range for the square, I mean. Carol Tebbs: The same time increment added for Pluto to make its opposition to a 1930s natal Pluto compared to yours makes the cycle very different in timing, because the 180 degrees of the opposition varies depending on which part of the cycle the 180 degrees encompasses. For instance, if all of the fast phase of Pluto is included in the 180-degree opposition, then that point will be reached well before 124 years. Conversely, if all of the slow phase of Pluto is included in the 180-degree opposition, then it could extend to well beyond the average motion of 124 years for opposition. The same concept holds true for the motion of the other outer planets. The difference is often great between mean motion and true motion. The table shows only mean motion. You will need to search your ephemeris or do a computer search to find actual or true motion. You may also find it helpful to use your astrology software to print out a page listing the sign and degree of your charts sensitive points, which include major aspects to natal planets and angles. Sort them by sign and degree in astrological sequence. Carol Tebbs: Anything important in the chart will shout at you in obvious ways. In this book I refer to the concept of the "stacking up of aspects and aspect patterns. Pay attention to that concept because it helps distinguish whats important from what is less so. Very likely any important year you choose to search for fourth-, eighth- and twelfth-harmonic aspects to your charts will reveal a stacking up of major transits. Carol Tebbs: It is very important to memorize the cycle for each planet so you have some idea of how long it will be in effect (within 1-2 degrees orb). Table 54 gives you some idea of how long a moving factor is active within 1 degree.

week!

Question: I was very surprised that the stationary period of Mercury is a whole

Carol Tebbs: The comparison chart (table 54) of the approximate time for the moving factor to activate 1 degree of the zodiac is a good ballpark estimate and is to be used as a guide only. Your ephemeris will tell you exactly when the transits activated your charts. Question: Can you explain more about the shadow areas? Carol Tebbs: The shadow area is marked by the stationary retrograde and the stationary direct degrees. It begins when the planet by direct motion first contacts the degree where later on it will make a direct station after it has been retrograde. The shadow area ends when the planet by direct motion leaves the degree marked by its earlier retrograde station. So, the time span for a planet to be in the shadow area is double the retrograde period. Question: So basically its the retrograde. Carol Tebbs: Uranus, for instance, moves 8 degrees forward, then 4 degrees retrograde, then 8 degrees forward, and so on. The shadow is the 8 degrees that are retraced between the two positions marking stationary retrograde and stationary direct. The shadow period extends until the transit moves beyond the point at which the planet went retrograde. The whole area is considered sensitive until the planet moves on, never to return to that spot in its current cycle. Again, I cant emphasize enough how important it is to memorize the mean motion of all of the planetary cycles. Question: Can you explain how the shadow area affects us? Carol Tebbs: The shadow areas are sensitive in that any moving factor hitting within that degree range can activate the planets energy. The shadow is kind of like an orb. The closer it is to the planet, the stronger it is. Question: Are the other planets as regular as Uranus (funny to say that about Uranus!) in their forward / retrograde cycles? Carol Tebbs: If you plot out the retrograde/direct periods of each planet, you will notice that they have a regular and predictable direct/retrograde cycle, but it is too complicated to memorize. Use the ephemeris for that referenceor your astrological software. Question: I'm still unclear on the shadow. Can we find one of these 11-month periods in the ephemeris, such as Saturn?

Carol Tebbs: Ill pick a date randomly from the year 2000. On September 12, 2000, Saturn turned retrograde at 0 Gemini 58 and continued moving retrograde back to 24 Taurus 0 on January 5, 2001, when it turned direct again. The area from 24 Taurus and 0 Gemini 58 is sensitive, or in the shadow. If you think of all of the degrees within the shadow as getting hit 3 times during the direct, retrograde, and then direct motion, you can see why it is such an important marker for change. Three hits brings a revisitation of issues that we need to deal with. The first hit brings awareness, the retrograde hit often brings action, and the final hit suggests adjustment to or resolution of the issue. So, take note of any of the outer planets making a station or hitting some degrees 3 times during the course of a direct/ retrograde/direct transit. Carol Tebbs: Here is an example. When Uranus first transited the Ascendant of the clients chart of chapter 6 in April of 1971, she began to feel stifled and wanted to get out on her own. When transiting Uranus retrograded back over the Ascendant, she moved away from the family for 17 months, until Uranus again hit the Ascendant by direct motion and she moved back in with the family, continuing the marriage. Carol Tebbs: Use your ephemeris to determine the signs and degrees activated by each planet if it is between a retrograde and direct motion. That gives you an idea of how long it is active. Question: But I am not sure what determines the area from 24 Taurus and 0 Gemini 58 as being the shadow area? Was it orb-related? Carol Tebbs: No it was not orb-related. The shadow is simply the degrees between Saturns retrograde and direct turning points for the dates given. Every degree within that path will be hit 3 times. Dont get too caught up in retrogrades, but the 3 hits are the main reasons why retrogrades are important in transits. Carol Tebbs: In all planetary direct/retrograde/direct periods in which another planet or configuration is hit 3 times, the idea forms on the first hit, action is often taken on the retrograde, and the consequences of the action are felt on the final direct hit. Carol Tebbs: You can see why just a single transit can become a major life phase or transition if a key planet or cluster falls within the transit of an outer planet direct/retrograde/direct degree area. Put simply, 3 hits are more important than 1, and 3 hits mark longer periods of time for the most distant planets like Pluto, whereas the faster motion of Jupiter takes only a couple of months to make 3 hits. To better understand the duration of outer planet transits, search your ephemeris for examples of how long it takes for Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto to make 3 hits.

Appendix E
SEEING THE BIG PICTURE WITH LIFE DECLINATION GRAPHICS Many astrologers and students of astrology now have computers and good astrological software with graphing capability, among other advanced features. The Dynamic or graphing function allows us to see the unfolding natal chart in time in a variety of ways, such as progressions, transits, and declinations. Many astrologers dont bother much with natal parallel and contraparallels of declination, much less follow their progressed positions, but the progressed declination graphic can become an invaluable tool for initiating a dialogue with the client about past important time periods in his or her life. The cyclical motion of the progressed Moon declination, combined with the progressed declination of the angles and inner planets, mark all of the major life-turning point years in the lifetime of the individual. To begin, some declination terminology is important to know: 1. The ecliptic, caused by the tilt of the Earths axis, is the imaginary band within which the Sun traces its path during the course of the year from 23 degrees 27 minutes north to 23 degrees 27 minutes south declination. 2. Crossover occurs at the celestial equator, or 0 degrees, when any planet or angle moves from north declination to south, or south declination to north. 3. Out of bounds occurs when a planet exceeds the band of the Sun s ecliptic path at 23 degrees 27 north or south. 4. Parallel and contraparallel are the aspects formed when the declination of two or more planets or points are within 1 degree of aspect. The parallel equals a conjunction, and the contraparallel equals an opposition. 5. Maximum north or south decimation refers to the most extreme limit of declination that a planet or point can travel. The Midheaven follows the Suns constant pattern, taking its declination from the Sun for the ephemeris date corresponding to the Midheavens sign and degree. The Ascendant is derived from the Midheaven position located in The Tables of Houses at the latitude of the natives birth. Many asteroids regularly exceed the out-of-bounds limit by as much as 34+ degrees north or south, but they will not be used for this study. At times, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars exceed the ecliptic limit to 28+ degrees; and Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto do not exceed the ecliptic by more than 3 minutes of declination. True to form, only Saturn always stays within the Suns bounds of 23 degrees 27 declination. Ultimately, the length of out of bounds varies widely for the cycle of each planet. 6. The Moon declination cycle is regular as clockwork, even when it goes out of bounds. At predictable 7-year intervals (quarter points of the Moons 27.32-year

declination cycle), the Moon completes 1 full cycle of one north/south crossover, one maximum south station, one south/north crossover, and one maximum north station. One day equals 1 year of life in secondary progressions, and in similar fashion, 1 day of declination equals 1 year of life. You may choose to hand-calculate your declinations using an ephemeris, and progress them for a lifetime to spot important periods of life change. However, there are two important drawbacks to hand calculation: the amount of time to calculate, and the ephemeris convention of reporting declination at only 3-day intervals, if at all. Of course, if you are hand-calculating, the declination positions may be taken straight from the ephemeris as exact on your adjusted calculation date. Basically, a lifetime declination graphic tracks 90 days (years) of declination movement for each planet. I strongly recommend any of the major astrological programs that allow graphic display of ephemeris information. Two very good formats are presented here. GRAPHING DECLINATIONS USING ASTROLABE'S SOLAR FIRE 5.0 OR 6.0 First, birth chart data must be entered and calculated. Then go to the toolbar at the top of the screen and select Dynamic, and then Graphic Ephemeris. Several fields from many choices must be selected to complete the screen. Choose Progressions in the "Ephemeris Selection field. Further choices are contained in that field under progressions to select the Dynamic Type. Select Secondary. In the field just beneath Ephemeris Selection, you may choose to sort by longitude, declination, or latitude. Select Declination, and in the field below, select a 30-degree (north and south) grid. Of course, if the asteroids are to be included, then select 40 or 45 degrees. Several checkboxes below allow you to select the parameters for display. In the field to the far right of the screen, you may select the planets to include. Be sure to select Planets, which should include all planets and chart points including the Moon. Also be sure to select the Include Natal Lines option. The program provides many options for selecting or deselecting almost any planet or chart factor you want. To the left of the screen, select the "Period of Report frame for start date, period (number), and measure (years, months, days). I would recommend 90 years for a lifetime sort. Now, select View to be sure you have gotten what you want, and make any adjustments necessary before printing.

GRAPHING DECLINATIONS USING MATRIX'S WIN*STAR 2.0 1. Be certain that you have first entered the birth data and created a chart file. 2. On the tool bar, click on Plus and select Graphic Ephemeris Options. ! 3. To select start date, choose Input and then type in the birth month, day, and year. 4. To select end date, choose Ephemeris Length and select 3 and Months to produce a 90-day (or year) graphic. Of course, the optimists among you may select 4 instead of 3. 5. Go to the tab at the top of the "GEO box and select Planets. Under the Positions option, select Transit. From that screen, select the Coordinate option and then "Declination. Under the "Dial option, leave it as is, but highlight "Moon through Ascendant under Planets to Plot. 6. Go to the Calculation Options tab at the top, and select Placidus or "Koch, whatever is your choice of systems. 7. Then go to the Natal tab at the top. Select the desired name under "Natal Chart, and be sure Moon through Ascendant is selected under Natal Planets to Plot. Click on the box to Plot Natal Positions. 8. Click on OK at the bottom of the screen. 9. Be certain to change your printer setup to Landscape, then print. It takes a few minutes, so be patient. GRAPHING THE LIFETIME DECLINATION BY HAND Use the sample graph in the Practice section near the end of this chapter as a model to chart your lifetime natal and progressed declinations. The graphic is set up predominantly for planets and angles that do not move beyond 30 degrees out of bounds. If you intend to chart the declinations of the asteroids as well, then extend the outer limits of the graph to nearer 40 degrees, since they have such extreme declinations. INTERPRETING THE PROGRESSED DECLINATION GRAPHIC USING THE MOON Now that we have a basic knowledge of declination terminology and can set up our charts, we can delve into the nitty-gritty of interpretation. The easiest body to chart, and the one that provides the most dramatic results for signaling life changes, is the Moon. 1. The Moon declination at maximum north suggests career, status, and selfimage types of changesMidheaven and tenth-house matters. The changes are often expected, even planned, because the Moons declination takes approximately 3 years

to "round the curve and head south again. Many major life changes that develop over time or in stages are affected by this tenth-house type of Moon station period. Such changes could include retirement, health issues affecting the ability to work, or the unfolding self-awareness of ones worth at work, among other things, all depending on the aspects that may simultaneously be formed to planets within 1 degree of that station. Clearly, maximum north or maximum south marks the end of one phase of life and the beginning of a new one. 2. The Moon declination at maximum south suggests IC or fourth-house matters, which suggest changes in the home and family. As with maximum north, the changes are usually expectedeven plannedbecause the Moons declination is at a station, taking about 3 years to round the curve to again head toward the north. Such events as the children moving out on their own, little ones going off to school, or even starting a new business or hobby that influences a new life direction can occur. In certain cases where many other timing factors lend support, the end of life can occur at one of these important stations of the Moon declinationnorth or south. 3. Lifes "earthquakes more often occur at the crossover points in the Moons cycle, because near the 0 degree north/south point the Moon declination is traveling fast, at 5 to 7 degrees per day (year). As a result, we are often caught by surprise by the changes that occur. People suddenly move, end dysfunctional relationships, and sometimes do crazy things that seem out of character. Such outer manifestations simply reflect the major emotional changes going on within. The crossover from north to south acts as an Ascendant conjunction and more closely relates to personal growth issues. The crossover from south to north most often acts as a Descendant conjunction, bringing growth changes to relationships. 4. Every 18 to 20 years begins the new out-of-bounds Moon cycle, where dining half of those years (9-10) the Moon travels OB every 10-14 days. The extreme declination of the Moon reaches 28 degrees 39 minutes and stays OB for as many as 5 days at a time, or 5 years in progressed time. This recurring pattern seems to bring forth the issues of freedom versus security. Those with OB natal Moon declinations tend to be more independent and willing to think outside the box of social conventions, whereas those with in-bounds Moons more willingly march in line with what is expected of them. Often OB Moon individuals have unusual life experiences involving the mother where she is ill, too busy, or in some way unable to provide adequate nurture for the child. The unusual situation with the mother could result in such situations as a latch key kid, abandonment, or adoption, causing the person to be raised by a relative or surrogate who fulfilled the mother role. OB natal Moon people tend to be lifes survivors, toughened by early experience. 5. By progression, the Moon moving to parallel or contraparallel with other planets indicates emotional issues related to the nature of the contacted planet. A progressed Moon declination parallel to the natal or progressed Venus declination might

suggest a meaningful romantic involvement. Certainly a confluence of other factors is needed to describe longevity of the attraction. The progressed Moon declination moving to parallel Mars might suggest an emotional confrontation or courage to tackle a difficult situation. In similar manner, the contraparallel, or opposition aspect, brings hard choices to be made in the matters described by the planets. 6. If the natal chart has parallels and/or contraparallels, then any planets progression of declination to that point will activate the whole configuration. 7. In mundane astrology, the OB Moon corresponds to times marked by societys changing attitudes about women as well as the role of our nation in the world. The extremes of convention versus change are evident in observing the OB Moon years of the twentieth century: October 28, 1889-September 12, 1899: The Womens suffrage movement was born. June 29, 1908-April 2, 1918: Pressures between nations led to World War I. February 28, 1927-December 13, 1936: The peak of the Roaring 20s, and the depths of the Depression prevailed. October 13, 1945August 13, 1955: Post-war security and home life were upset by the Korean War. May 2, 1965-February 14, 1974: The push for equality by civil rights and womens liberation groups was contrasted by anti-Vietnam War demonstrations and the freedom of hippie culture. November 29, 1982-August 15, 1991: The collapse of communism brought down the Berlin Wall and ushered in a new world order, with massive immigration and globalization. April 13, 2002-January 16, 2012: This period hopefully will bring the next big push for freedom in the world and equal rights for all. Remember, during these OB Moon periods the Moon is only out of bounds about one- third of the time, or 10 days per month, but the forces for change and new ideas experience a birth-like quickening during the whole period. It is interesting to note that one generation averages 20 years; therefore, many OB Moon parents have OB Moon children. Further, the Moon can never go OB in Pisces/Aries or Virgo/Libra because those signs are near the equinoxes. The Moon only goes OB in Gemini/Sagittarius or Cancer/Capricorn near the solstices. INTERPRETING PLANETS IN PROGRESSED DECLINATION When looking at the graph for other planets and points in declination, parallels and contraparallels can easily be spotted even without an exact birth time, though a birth chart set for noon serves well for unknown birth times. Mercury, Venus, and Mars

regularly go OB up to 28+ degrees north or south. Mercury by declination stays OB from 9 to 31 days (years) at a time, so natal OB Mercury could have an impact on the learning readiness of a child or the mental focus of an adult for much of a lifetime, depending on how close Mercury is to changing direction. Venus by decimation stays OB from 11 to 56 days (years) at a time, so the impact upon ones comfort in socializing can be affected for an extended period of time depending on how close Venus is to changing direction. One could be shy or even antisocial if Venus is OB at birth, but when the Venus declination moves back in bounds, the pattern of social rebel or misfit can noticeably change. Mars by declination stays OB from 50 to 187 days (years) at a time, so the impact upon ones work focus can be affected for an extended periodeven a lifetimedepending on how close Mars is to changing direction. Mars OB at birth suggests one who is comfortable working independently, and indeed, is comfortable with leadership roles. These individuals seem unconstrained by what seems impossible, though this placement often describes people who are noted for doing their own thing. INTERPRETING NATAL OUT-OF-BOUNDS PLANETS People with personal planets out of bounds by declination in the birth chart are distinctive according to the nature of the OB planet. 1. Mercury OB suggests that the mental ability may be unusual in some way, or that one's ideas are considered unconventional. The person could also be a free thinker who does not care what others think. 2. Venus OB suggests that one experiences pleasure in unconventional ways, or has nontraditional romantic relationships or sexual practices. OB Venus may also suggest a lack of concern for appearances or social graces. 3. Mars OB could indicate one who is extremely work driven, or who is very active in physical pursuits. Distinctive qualities of leadership may be evident, though some possibility exists of being unseated from that authority by adversaries. 4. The other planets never move OB more than 3 minutes, so they have no appreciable OB effect. Indeed, they stay OB, even at that small increment, for so many days (years) that only historians may notice the effect. As you can see, a wealth of information may be gained by using the life declination graphic to reveal important periods of life change. Of course, the astrologer then goes to other more detailed measures of time to follow the unfolding of events. INTERPRETING PROGRESSED PLANETS AND ANGLES AT MAXIMUM NORTH OR SOUTH Only the Sun, Moon, inner planets, and angles progress noticeably enough in declination during a lifetime to form new declination contacts in parallels,

contraparallels, maximum north or south, crossover, out of bounds, or change of direction. The progressed declinations of Jupiter through Pluto move so short a distance in a lifetime that, when contacted by an inner planet or angle, the nature of the natal planet is merely reinforced. Interpret the planet to planet contacts in parallel (conjunction) and contraparallel (opposition) in just the same way that you would in a natal chart, by blending the nature of the planetary symbolism. However, the inner planets and angles moving to cross over in either direction, or to maximum north or south, take on special importance. Similar to the commentary for the Moon reaching the maximum north or south declinations or crossing over from one to the other, an inner planet or angle suggests changes in the life according to its astrological symbolism. The Sun, Mercury, or Venus progressing to maximum north or south takes nearly 20 years to move into and away from the 1-degree allowable orb for declination aspects, so their position would not likely be noticeable as an event, but rather as a phase of life dedicated to either developing career (maximum north) or tending to the needs of home and family (maximum south) in the nature of the planet. Mars at maximum north or south takes much longer to move around the curve into and then out of 1-degree orb, closer to 40 years. The inner planets may never reach an out-of-bounds position during the lifetime, but almost certainly one or more will make the long transition through a maximum north or south phase, and that period will be remembered by the planetary significance as a major life focus. The planet or angle reaching maximum north or south has no negative or positive connotation, only emphasis in life focus according to the nature of the planet. However, close networks of parallels and contraparallels can, and do, compound the importance of the period. For instance, people born in the early 1950s have natal Uranus and Pluto parallel right at the out-of-bounds point of 23 degrees 37 north. Those born near either solstice point (June 23 or December 23) also have the Sun parallel or contraparallel Uranus and Pluto; and those born in May-June or November-December of those years not only will experience their progressed Sun declination moving to the normal focus of a planet at maximum north or south, but they also will face the powerful impact of maintaining their identity and personal integrity amid seemingly overwhelming pressures by contact with both Uranus and Pluto. The same principles apply to any of the planets or angles moving to maximum north or south, and further highlighted by other parallels and contraparallels. Again, the nature of the planetary symbolism should guide you to interpret these important contacts, keeping in mind their natal parallels and contraparallels.

INTERPRETING PROGRESSED PLANETS AND ANGLES AT CROSSOVER A planet or angle moving to declination crossover brings more sudden changes because the planet or angle is generally in fast motion, taking only a year or two to move into and beyond the 1-degree orb for declination aspects. The only exception might be if the progressed Mercury, Venus, or Mars goes into a retrograde period within a few weeks either way of the equinoxes (March 21 or September 23), when their declination would be at or near crossover. Planetary crossover from north to south seems to have the effect of an inner planet progressing to conjunct the natal Ascendantit often brings sudden awareness and personal expression of the planetary qualities. A planetary crossover from south to north has more of a Descendant expressionit brings developments in relationships and a focus on others in expression of the planetary qualities. Depending on other parallels the progressing planet makes near the 0-degree declination crossover point, or the nature of the planet itself, the event can be either difficult or pleasant. Any planet or angle moving to cross over is more likely to manifest in a memorable event. For example, and assuming no other parallels are made at crossover, Mercury moving to cross over signifies a major shift in the thinking, even awakening mercurial sorts of talents, from writing to racing, from speaking to skilled technical work. In a similar manner, combine the nature of the planet with the assumed angle activation (first or seventh) and the parallel aspect (conjunction) to arrive at the proper interpretation. The Ascendant and Midheaven also progress in declination and are subject to the same rules for interpretation. Ironically, the progressed declination of the angles does move to maximum north or south crossover, points described in terms of angular house influence rather than by planetary qualities. If no other planet is within 1 degree to bring life to these angles in echo of each other, interpret their influence in terms of their rulers. For instance, if the progressed declination of the Ascendant is crossing over from south to north, a seventh-house influence is suggested. Since Venus is the natural ruler of the seventh house, issues of sociability, pleasure, and romance will be experienced on a deep personal level in ways such as self-beautification, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction, Ascendant-ruler expressions. Progressed inner planets and angles contacting other progressed positions do often signal an associated event related to the symbolism of the planet involved. These are most notable in the parallel aspects and should not be ignored in interpretation work.

Figure 34: Female from Example Three: Life Declination Graphic, Natal Lines, Progressed Declination Moon and Planets

The convergence of several planetary declination lines at the 0-degree crossover point in the late 1950s adds credence to the reported traumatic events of 1957 culminating in the death of a child, experienced by the female in Example Three. See chapter 6 of this text for further explication of the chart. PRACTICE

Part A To practice hand calculation, choose only one of your study charts and calculate the natal declinations for each planet, plus the Midheaven and the Ascendant. Calculate to the degree and minute of north or south declination. If you have an ephemeris that gives the declination positions every day, or more often every third day, then count forward 1 day for a year to the age you were at the key event you have chosen to study. Use the adjusted calculation date as the virtual birthday, and take the declination positions directly from the ephemeris. If you do not have an ephemeris that gives the declinations daily or every third day, skip to part B of this practice. Note that The American Ephemeris 2001-2010 (Midnight) lists the declinations 1 daily. In other ephemerides that list declinations every third day, the movement from one date to the next must be divided by 3 and then the calculated position added for each years segment 1, 2, or 3 as the declination position for the planet. To find the declination for the Midheaven, Ascendant, or other points that sit directly on the ecliptic, take the declination of the Sun when it is at the same degree as the natal or progressed Midheaven or Ascendant, and that position will be correct for the

point in question. For instance, if the Ascendant is 27 degrees Aries, then the declination of the Sun when it is at 27 Aries will equal the declination of that 27 Aries Ascendant. Part B Now that you have practiced hand calculation of declinations, use your computer and astrological software to create a lifetime declination graphic for each of your four study charts or charts you know well. The graph range should be set for 30 degrees, which includes both north and south from the 0-degree crossover point. Select the period from birth to the present age so that the graph is not too crowded with lines. List the year of all inner planet and angle out-of-bounds, crossovers, maximums north or south, and planetary stations, as well as parallels to natal and progressed planets. List only the obvious contraparallels, particularly where many planets are involved in a close parallel network. Select two key events in the life of each person, and interpret all of the active declination factors for that year. Provide the astrological notations of declination contact for each event, as well as commentary describing the connections between the astrological indicators and what happened in real life. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question: In the directions for graphing the declinations with Solar Fire, you said to enter 90 days. Should it be 90 years? Carol Tebbs: That is a good question. Theoretically, 90 days works if you selected Transits, because 1 day of transit equals 1 year of life, but you must also select Declinations to arrive at the same result. However, selecting "Progressions is the best choice, because that is actually what they are. Be sure to go to the sub-menu under Progressions and select Declinations. The positions should be the same either way, and don't forget to check the box to add Natal Lines as well. Carol Tebbs: The Moon sometimes goes out of bounds to 28+ degrees, so the 30de- gree north and south grid will do fine.

-1. Note, the commonly used American Ephemeris published by Astro Computing Services does not contain declination listings. However, Raphaels Ephemeris as well as the Rosicrucian Ephemerides do. Of course, all computer astrological programs provide declinations in a variety of formats, from natal listings to graphic display of progressions. --

Question: Is that the angle extent? Carol Tebbs: It is degrees of declination that a planet can move from the ecliptic. It is not 30 degrees as in the semisextile of the twelfth-harmonic aspects measured in longitude. I liken the graphic display of declination, progressions, and transits to a moving picture of the life, rather than the snapshot of the birth chart or the progression for a given year. Carol Tebbs: Basically, whenever lines intersect with natal lines and/or progressed lines of other planets, you should have a corresponding event of the nature of the planetary influence. When you have a convergence of many points or planets at once, a major event is signaled. Be sure that you have selected the Midheaven and Ascendant as points to be charted, along with the planets. They are very helpful, and select Print Natal Lines as well. Do not select Background Shading, because it makes the graphic too hard to read. If you all are still young and want to only do 45 or 50 years of life graphic, that is fine. Do up to your present age, and interpret only what has happened in the past. Don't try to go into the future just yet. I want you to see the actual correspondence of crossing lines with major life events and changes. Question: Carol, is there a way to change the colors on the graph? I just printed one out and the yellow lines for Moon, Mercury, and Venus hardly show up at all. Carol Tebbs: Can you print it out selecting only black? Carol Tebbs: The contraparallels are harder to spot, so do those only if they are obviousi.e., a cluster of planets converging at 15 degrees north opposite another planet at 15 degrees south. For example, the natal chart of chapter 6 has a cluster of planets at 20-21 degrees north, so when any of the moving lines gets to 20 degrees north or south, that combination will be activated. Just do the obvious contraparallels, and all of the other crossings are pretty obvious, though I do draw in a horizontal line in ink to mark the 0-degree equator. I also begin every client consultation by discussing the overview I get from the life declination graphic. It is a good segue into discussing the life pattern of the natal chart, and the progressions and transits for the current year. The life declination graphic may also reveal confirmation of the angles and therefore the birth time. If the progressing angles of the declination graphic do not correspond to apporpriate life events, rectification of the birth time may be advisable.

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