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The Top 10 Measurement List
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Facility with measurements is a very integral part of what we do in astrology. The predictive aspects give us a certain climate for the times past, present and future. One planet makes contact with another planet in a certain House. The contacted planet probably rules yet another House in the horoscope. The planet making the contact has come from yet another House. We put these all together, artistically, to try and project ahead of time what the potentials are for an individual.
In my experience, there are certain aspect contacts, via transit or Solar Arc Progression, that are emphatic. It is important to know and to understand that not everyone responds to what you, as an astrologer, have learned in a textbook. I do not care how many times Pluto transits an Ascendant, there is going to be nothing very noticeable that happens in the life of a Buddhist Monk living in Thailand who spends most of his or her time meditating in a cave. Routine negates responsiveness. The more a person is trying to do in life, the more they are doing what they are supposed to be doing and are living up to their potential going in the right direction, the more that person’s life will be reflected by astrological measurements.
These are in no particular order and some are natal aspects but all are eye-raisers when I see their occurrences when doing an analysis of a horoscope or the measurements in a horoscope.
The Ten
1.If you have been involved in astrology, there is no doubt that you have read and studied a lot about each planet. There is a lot that is said about Pluto regarding transformation and power. I feel these descriptions are not as helpful as can be when it comes to Pluto’s transit or arcing contacts.
To make it simple, think of Pluto as an extremist that takes the symbolism of what it contacts to its most extreme potential. For example, suppose a person has Pluto conjunct Mercury natally. This means that the person’s need to think and communicate has been endowed with massive potential that more or less suggests the “genius or insanity” syndrome. With this in mind, ask yourself which planet is there that Pluto can contact which, in its most extreme state, would be the most challenging? Yes, that planet is Saturn! With Pluto magnifying the difficult side of Saturn, the suggestion is difficult, hard times. Aspect #1 in my top 10 list is transiting or Solar Arc Pluto conjunct, square, or opposed Saturn. This contact always raises my eyebrows when I see it because of what it symbolizes.
2. Just as the Pluto-Saturn contact raises my eyebrows with concern, the Solar Arc Midheaven to Jupiter and Jupiter to Midheaven contacts bring me joy. It can be a time of major, major opportunity and success if one has been working for it.
3. Transiting or Solar Arc Neptune’s transit or arc to the Sun, Moon, or Angles usually symbolizes a life reality that challenges the ego in many ways through difficulties. When Michael Jackson was arrested on the child molestation charges, SA Neptune was precisely upon his Descendant.
4. In a natal horoscope, the opposition or square or Saturn to Mars poses a challenge. The energy of Mars wants to apply itself in a certain way but is thwarted by Saturn’s necessary controls. Frustration enters the picture and mistakes are invariably made.
5. When Solar Arc Sun or Midheaven arc to the Aries Point (0 degrees of Cardinal Signs), we usually find that there are wholesale changes of some kind in one’s life, especially in the life of one who is out in the world trying to make things happen. I can recall many years ago when I predicted in advance that Michael Jordan would return to basketball after a short stint in the baseball minor leagues. His SA Sun was moving towards 0 Aries. The return to basketball occurred precisely with SA Sun=AP.
6. When I see a natal conjunction, square or opposition of Pluto to Jupiter, or see a planet or point at the Jupiter/Pluto midpoint, I get all warm and fuzzy because these aspects suggest the kind of resourcefulness that brings success. These contacts symbolize the greatest success potential that we have in astrological symbolism.
7. Arcing or transiting Uranus to an Angle, especially the Ascendant-Descendant axis, makes for some of the most exciting times of life. Led by the need to express individuation, we see marriages break up, changes of location, new careers, lost careers, and more. It can be a very exciting time but also one that breaks up families.
8. The Solar Arc semi-square occurs for all of us at some point between the ages of 43 and 47. Every planet and position in the horoscope has moved to a semi-square position to their natal places. Some call it a mid-life crisis. I like to refer to it as a kind of a Saturn Return. Barack Obama’s occurred in 2008. O.J. Simpson’s was exact the day he was arrested for killing his ex-wife. Sarah Palin’s occurred late in 2008. Bill Clinton was elected president during his and Hillary was having hers, as well. In my life, I moved to South Africa for a year when it occurred. Michael Jackson was arrested for child abuse allegations in November, 2003. At the time, SA Neptune crossed his Descendant IN THE SAME WEEK as transiting Pluto conjunct his Saturn!!!! His solar arc semi-square occurred during the next year and you can well imagine how that experience deeply changed the life of such a sensitive man.
9. It is always an interesting point of discussion when in a natal horoscope the rulers of the 2nd and 5th Houses are in square or opposition aspect (conjunctions, as well if it involves an inner and outer planet). The 2nd House symbolizes the psychological dynamic of self esteem. The 5th House is where we find the sexual identity. It is the Ascendant of who you are as a sexual person. Its dynamic has to do with giving love. When there is tension between these two Houses, the dynamic of sexuality is given tension. Women have orgasmic dysfunction concerns. Men become too concerned with size and deliver milquetoast sexuality or go at it like they are trying to conquer. In either case, the self esteem concerns challenge sexuality.
10. The transit or arc of Pluto, Neptune, or Saturn to the ruler of the 12th or Ascendant in the horoscope of a person who has already been ill. Especially in the horoscope of a senior, this setup should always open your eyes as it suggests serious critical concerns. There are many who were born in 1954 who will have gone into their seventies when transiting Pluto squares their natal Saturn’s. For those with Capricorn on XII or the Ascendant, it can be a challenging time with the dawning or peaking of critical illness.
I have started writing animated astrological cartoons. Some are comedic but most are educational. At the time of this writing, there are two that you can find on YouTube. One is at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVN8bpfHnOY. The other is at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITz-Jr-aGJ0. And, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFPtxlz1SWk. By the time this essay has been published, there should be close to a dozen of them and all should be searchable by my first and last name. I hope you enjoy!
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Basil Fearrington,
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Basil Fearrington is the author of "The New Way To Learn Astrology." He has been a professional astrologer for 22 years.
Basil's articles have appeared in the leading astrological publications around the world. He was the Inaugural Chairman for the MilleyDome project in Johannesburg, South Africa and taught astrology there for one year.
Basil has twice been a faculty member of UAC and spoke at Astro 2000. In addition to his work in astrology, Basil is a professional musician who has toured with and/or recorded for artists such as Stevie Wonder and George Benson.
He was on a team of composers who did the music for a network show called "New York Undercover." The same team won a Grammy award in 1980.
basilfearrington@
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