Readings from the Almagest of Handreth for 17 Eleint, 1170
Year of the Moonlight Tapestry
The Sun in the First decan of the Fish
The Sun in this decan points to a persistent and practical individual with a firm set of personal values.
Optimal Career¹: Your strong internal guide and stern demeanor grants you a +2 bonus on Intimidate checks.
Luck Action²: A skeptic, you gain a +2 bonus on Sense Motive checks.
Birth Stone: Amethyst, stone of dreams, healing, peace, courage. Grants a +2 luck bonus on Reflex saving throws against evocation spells and effects.
New Selûne in the Third decan of the Raven
Selûne here lacks stability of any kind, which manifests as a need to do several things at once, and this must be viewed as an essential ingredient of psychological well-being.
Anadia in the First decan of the Chalice
Anadia stationed here signifies a dedicated hard-working person.
Anadia Applying Sextile Glyth
This sextile manifests its best qualities where strenuous work and physical discipline are required. Endurance and fortitude are the prime virtues of this aspect. Precision in workmanship is favored. Mechanical abilities are often part of the general capacity for careful work. The natives use their energy in the most practical and efficient way.
Anadia Applying Oppose H'Catha
This opposition is indicative of a subtle and hard-to-control desire nature. The tendency of aggressiveness and violence functions through the unconscious in such a manner that the natives are not always aware of the motivations behind their actions. The danger of this opposition is its emotional character. The natives' unconscious desires and actions stemming from them may not checked by conscious reasoning.
A conjunction with the star Esmel indicates a loyal companion and friend. Positive aspects to Esmel emphasize unselfish ambitions and actions. Negative aspects show an inquisitive nature primed to cause dissent among friends.
Coliar in the Second decan of the Star
Coliar here steadies the mind and encourages artistic pursuits.
Karpri in the Second decan of the Trident
Any Karprian aspects to the Sun stationed here will help to clarify the creative potentiality of the Trident sign.
Chandos in the First decan of the Dragon
Chandos is well placed here and, although certain objectives in life are important, there is a "reasoning" aspect operating which promotes good judgement and the ability to compromise.
Chandos Applying Oppose Glyth
This opposition often creates problems in relationships affecting profession, marriage, domestic affairs, friendships, religion, and group associations. As a rule, the natives must shoulder weighty responsibilities, and their standing in the community will depend on how effectively they deal with them.
Chandos Separating Sextile H'Catha
This sextile gives a mystical, expansive, and kind - but not necessarily practical - disposition. There can be an active imagination which expresses itself best through religion, philosophy, and art. The natives will probably lack the discipline and common sense to make use of their altruistic inspirations. There is often a good deal of sentimentality.
Glyth in the Second decan of the Spear
Glyth in these degrees shows someone who is totally ruled by their emotions.
Glyth Separating Trine H'Catha
This aspect gives the ability to carry on organizational plans and professional activities behind the scenes. For this reason it favors investigators and workers on secret projects, especially government projects. Military strategists, generals, and occult investigators are also favored. The natives are skillful at ferreting out secrets and solving mysteries. Few clues, no matter how subtle, will escape their notice.
Garden in the First decan of the Trident
Garden in these degrees is resourceful and more reliable.
Garden Separating Square H'Catha
This square is indicative of a generation whose karma it is to live in a time of exceptional social turmoil. The natives are prone to emotional and psychic confusion. The natives can be somewhat high-strung, willful, and nervous. They are inclined to have set ideas and opinions.
A conjunction with the star Iziaslau encourages eccentric ideas on health matters, which though bizarre, may actually work. Positive aspect to Iziaslau point to original methods of therapy or healing. Negative aspects connote radical methods which may be dangerous.
Retrograde H'Catha in the Third decan of the Stone
H'Catha here activates the revelationary vision of the Stone sign, and the decan indicates an inspired artist.
"Even the gods watch the stars." Turmish Astrologer's saying.