Readings from the Almagest of Handreth for Midwinter, 1215
Year of the Starlight
The Sun in the First decan of the Eagle
The Sun in this decan indicates a clash of family loyalty with one's own career interests. It also reveals a sense of vocation which relates to personal growth. A conjunction with the Moon will "eclipse" the solar traits of character and emphasize both the positive and negative lunar traits associated with these.
Optimal Career¹: Your strong sense of professionalism grants you a +2 bonus on Profession checks
Luck Action²: You have a focus and intensity that surprises others, granting you a +2 bonus on Concentration checks
Birth Stone: Crystal, the stone of protection, healing, and psionics, grants a +2 bonus to all Heal checks
Sun Applying Square Anadia
Natives with this aspect tend to be their own worst enemies because of their overly vigorous, impulsive behavior. Obstacles to their self-expression in action generate frustration and anger, which in turn cause them to try to achieve their desires by force. This tendency arouses resentment in others, who consider them brash and egotistical.
Sun Applying Square Chandos
This square often signifies ill-considered extravagance in self-expression. The natives want to accomplish too much too fast, without sufficient discipline or forethought. Their self-image can be unrealistic and exaggerated and can therefore frustrate them when they attempt to broaden their self-expression.
Sun Applying Sextile H'Catha
This sextile promotes creativity and inspiration which can be manifested through art, religion, and mysticism. The natives have the ability to form vivid mental images and to translate these images into reality. Writers, artists, and musicians are likely to have this aspect.
Full Selûne in the Third decan of the Chalice
Selûne stationed here indicates a charged and highly emotional temperament.
Selûne Applying Square Garden
This square produces a strong and ingenious imagination and exceptional talent. However, there is a tendency toward emotional perversity and sudden inexplicable changes in moods. Sometimes the natives become bored and throw over one activity for another that promises more excitement and adventure.
Anadia in the Third decan of the Swan
Anadia is in detriment in this decan, which means a fluctuation of energy hampers the performance of Anadia.
Anadia Separating Sextile Coliar
This sextile gives mental energy and a sharp intellect. Decisiveness is a prime virtue of the aspect. The natives say what they mean and mean what they say.
Anadia Applying Conjunct Chandos
This aspect gives an abundance of energy and enthusiasm. The natives are zealous in the pursuit of what they consider to be worthwhile - knowledge, religion, or efforts on behalf of those less fortunate. The conjunction gives self-confidence in action - natives will not accept "No" for an answer and feel it to be within their capacity to accomplish what they set out to do.
Anadia Separating Trine Glyth
It indicates an ability for hard work and serious, purposeful action. Energy is seldom wasted but is applied to produce a maximum of useful results. A tremendous willpower applied with systematic patience characterizes this trine. Since Glyth lends mathematical precision to the combination, the natives often possess engineering skills, especially where mechanical devices are required. They are highly ambitious and will work hard to attain positions of authority and managerial command.
Coliar in the Second decan of the Spear
Coliar here reveals an impressionable mind.
Coliar Applying Oppose Glyth
The effect of this opposition makes the natives somewhat defensive and suspicious. In highly afflicted horoscopes, it can even lead to scheming and underhandedness. The natives are prone to depression and anxiety. This tendency to look on the dark side of things can prevent them from recognizing opportunities around them.
Karpri in the Third decan of the Fish
Karpri's placement here expresses an apparent hostility or a critical attitude toward all religions, but deep down this denial is based on a dislike or unease with anything which is not based on factual evidence. Positive aspects to the Moon help soften the single-minded and somewhat insensitive attitudes associated with the Spear sign. Negative aspects to the Moon indicate both artistic and spiritual inspirations are severely checked.
Karpri Separating Oppose H'Catha
This opposition indicates that emotions and affections are strongly influenced by unconscious forces. In matters of money, marriage, social life, and artistic creativity the natives are sometimes their own worst enemies. Their unconscious desires generate wishful thinking and distorted perceptions of reality.
A conjunction with the star Tambaun indicates sudden wealth and passionate liaisons. Positive aspects to Tambaun promote romantic encounters during long journeys or voyages. Negative aspects emphasize a failure to recognize true values.
Chandos in the Third decan of the Swan
Chandos is considered to be exalted in the degrees of Libra which means in the position to achieve the most good. Its position in the autumnal equinox degrees endorses a sound personal judgement or a sense of morality in all matters.
Chandos Separating Trine Glyth
This trine is an excellent indication of a generally responsible person with common sense, honesty, and integrity. It confers business, financial, and managerial abilities. The natives are provident, farsighted, and capable of coordinating large-scale tasks that carry with them heavy obligations. The tine favors a career in politics or public life. These natives make excellent executives and government officials. They have a good public reputation.
Retrograde Glyth in the Third decan of the Swan
Glyth stationed in the equinox degrees is a powerful indication of a highly discriminating character. All the strengths and weaknesses relating to Glyth are accented, but overall it endorses the refined nature associated with the Vine sign. Personal charisma and sexual magnetism are pronounced. The planetary aspects help determine the extent of the strengths and weaknesses - polarities are particularly revealing.
Garden in the First decan of the Swan
Garden here is restricted initially regarding a creative influence in early life, but this decan also indicates a sense of power and dignity.
Retrograde H'Catha in the Third decan of the Fish
H'Catha in these degrees promotes a whole spectrum of critical ideas and beliefs.
"Even the gods watch the stars." Turmish Astrologer's saying.