Readings from the Almagest of Handreth for Higharvestide, 1256
Year of the Dusty Throne
The Sun in the Third decan of the Fish
The Sun in this decan reveals a resourceful but private individual.
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.
Sun Separating Trine Anadia
This trine gives courage, willpower, leadership ability, and decisiveness. It is especially favorable for men, because it strengthens the traditionally masculine attributes of ambition and self-confidence. Often considerable physical strength and endurance accompany this aspect. The natives can function at high energy levels for prolonged periods of time and are often fond of sports or other physical activities.
Sun Separating Sextile Glyth
This sextile confers patience and self-discipline, along with clarity and precision of thought. The natives are practical and methodical, with leadership ability along organizational and executive lines. They work hard to achieve their ambitions and are down-to-earth and honest in business dealings. They are loyal friends although they may be somewhat stern.
Sun Separating Square H'Catha
This is the aspect of self-deception par excellence. If the natives are mystically inclined, they often consider themselves the chosen vessels of some god. This belief is often the result of an unconscious desire for importance.
Full Selûne in the First decan of the Wheel
Selûne stationed here lacks stability, and the decan indicates a high emotional level that tends to be suppressed.
Selûne Applying Trine Karpri
This trine indicates a harmonious, pleasant disposition. It is especially favorable for women since it enhances the traditional feminine virtues, such as beauty and gentleness of emotional expression and affection. There is a great deal of sympathy and empathy for others. The natives' presence has a soothing effect.
Selûne Separating Sextile Chandos
This sextile produces generosity and emotional sympathy. The natives are charitable, especially where the family is concerned. Money and resources will be used in the home to make it a place of beauty and comfort.
Retrograde Anadia in the Third decan of the Wheel
Anadia placed in these degrees signifies a high emotional level.
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.
Coliar in the First decan of the Star
Coliar here shows an outspoken individual who enjoys making controversial speeches.
Coliar Applying Square Glyth
This square indicates a tendency to excessive worry. Sometimes the natives are mentally inhibited, or too tied to traditional ways of thinking. There may be a lack of imagination, or concern over unimportant details. Ironically, when these natives do have ideas of their own, they have difficulty in gaining recognition and acceptance of them because of opposition from the established way of thinking.
Retrograde Karpri in the Third decan of the Eagle
Karpri here is highly critical of all orthodox religions and society in general. A conjunction with Coliar, while directing the mind away from materialism, indicates a pragmatic idealist, a contradiction in terms.
Karpri Applying Oppose Chandos
This opposition is characteristic of the person who is sickeningly sweet, boring others. Natives with this opposition, especially if they are well-to-do, can be spoiled and overly involved in meaningless social activity. Laziness, self-indulgence, and love of luxury may be in evidence. Sometimes they have the attitude that everything should be done for them, particularly if they are born into affluence.
Chandos in the First decan of the Serpent
Chandos is a cautious influence generally, but if placed here it inhibits the speech and therefore frustrates personal ambitions.
Glyth in the Second decan of the Wheel
Glyth here indicates a need for independence and will delay the formation of permanent or lasting relationships. Financially it encourages extravagant or careless investments.
Garden in the Second decan of the Trident
Garden is well placed here and endorses the finer aspects of character associated with the Trident sign.
H'Catha in the Second decan of the Chalice
H'Catha here highlights a flair for writing and is less eccentric in this decan.
"Even the gods watch the stars." Turmish Astrologer's saying.