Minderwiz
I was recently reading ‘New Insights In Modern Astrology’ which is based on a series of lectures given by Liz Greene and Stephen Arroyo. For those of you wanting to try your hands at Chart interpretation and Synthesis the Methods of Chart Synthesis chapter by Arroyo is a must.
His basic message is keep things as simple as possible. As he points out for a long time Astrology used only seven planets and six major aspects to carry out a chart reading. As recently as 1971 this had only increased to 10 planets. But now the use of objects such as Chiron, the Asteroids, such as Juno, Ceres and Pallas and even fictional planets (ones that might or might not exist but are yet undiscovered) has led to a mushrooming of influences that some Astrologers try to take into account. As he says, there may come a time when there are more heavenly bodies used in Astrology than there are Astrologers and clients. Everyone will have their own ruling pebble.
He argues that it is better to use the ten planets and use them effectively and in a comprehending way than to take the line that if it moves you must interpret it. He is not saying that the more esoteric planets should never be used, simply that they should be used in support of the main planets and only then when you can confidently deal with those ten.
He also points out that many professional Astrologer also keep to the main ten or ten plus Chiron for most of their work and only draw on the rest when they need additional information. So if you want to try your hand just get used to the main ten and the major aspects – the rest will follow if and when you need them.
His basic message is keep things as simple as possible. As he points out for a long time Astrology used only seven planets and six major aspects to carry out a chart reading. As recently as 1971 this had only increased to 10 planets. But now the use of objects such as Chiron, the Asteroids, such as Juno, Ceres and Pallas and even fictional planets (ones that might or might not exist but are yet undiscovered) has led to a mushrooming of influences that some Astrologers try to take into account. As he says, there may come a time when there are more heavenly bodies used in Astrology than there are Astrologers and clients. Everyone will have their own ruling pebble.
He argues that it is better to use the ten planets and use them effectively and in a comprehending way than to take the line that if it moves you must interpret it. He is not saying that the more esoteric planets should never be used, simply that they should be used in support of the main planets and only then when you can confidently deal with those ten.
He also points out that many professional Astrologer also keep to the main ten or ten plus Chiron for most of their work and only draw on the rest when they need additional information. So if you want to try your hand just get used to the main ten and the major aspects – the rest will follow if and when you need them.