Readings from the Almagest of Handreth for Higharvestide, 1452
Year of the Impatient Son
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.
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 Conjunct Coliar
This aspect represents a direct linking of the unconscious mind and the conscious reasoning mind. The native is intellectually aware of his emotional nature and responses - especially to other people - and his conscious thoughts and interpersonal communications have an immediate effect upon his emotional responses. (He is particularly sensitive to what other people think of him.)
Selûne Applying Trine Chandos
This trine inclines the natives toward altruism and religious devotion. There is generally great generosity of spirit and a kind disposition - they will help others whenever possible. Their imaginations are expansive. Natives are devoted to home, parents, and family, with a desire to maintain domestic peace and happiness.
Selûne Separating Square Glyth
This square generates a condition of melancholia and unhappiness. The natives have a bleak view of life and lack emotional vitality. Very often they have a mother complex or some other inhibition stemming from early childhood experiences: they tend to be emotional prisoners of the past.
Anadia in the Third decan of the Chalice
Anadia always contributes intense energies and emotions. Placed here, Anadia will require great strength of character to both control and direct positively.
Anadia Separating Square Karpri
This square causes emotional problems, especially in romance and relationships with the opposite sex. Sometimes there is a tendency to use members of the opposite sex or to be used by them for purely sexual gratification. The natives may lack good taste or refinement in their social conduct. Unbridled passion can cause them great harm.
Anadia Separating Square Glyth
This square can indicate a harsh and austere disposition. The actions of the natives may be continually frustrated, leading to resentment and negative attitudes. There can be a sullen anger in the natives' dispositions. Their ambitions are often blocked, and there can be difficulties in relating to others, especially in partnerships and marriage.
Anadia Applying Sextile H'Catha
This sextile gives a superphysical energy that can be used for healing or occult work. Sometimes there are clairvoyant faculties or strong personal magnetism. The natives are skilled in carrying out endeavors in secret or behind the scenes, thus bypassing obstacles and opposition. This aspect favors strategists, especially those who plan military maneuvers. It also favors performing artists such as dancers and actors, who must use their bodies in subtle, imaginative ways.
Coliar in the First decan of the Wheel
Coliar here shows changeable opinions, but the decan points to obsessive powers of concentration.
Coliar Applying Trine Chandos
This trine is particularly favorable for people engaged in higher education - either students or teachers. It also favors writers, especially those who deal with religious and philosophic subjects. The mind is broad, tolerant, and quick to comprehend; the natives communicate with ease and confidence. Since they can project their ideas and gain acceptance of them, the trine is good for speechmaking. Politicians and people in public life are favored.
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.
Retrograde Chandos in the Third decan of the Eagle
Chandos here provides a sense of perseverance which is perhaps one of the strongest personal characteristics.
Chandos Separating Square Garden
This square has impulsive excess as its primary fault. Natives are impractical and idealistic, putting all their energy behind a cause, only to abandon it suddenly. They tend to go overboard and embark on all sorts of ill-defined , grandiose schemes. This aspect does not favor speculation, because some unforeseen turn of events is likely to nullify the expense and effort. Many people have lost fortunes under its influence.
Glyth in the Second decan of the Trident
Glyth here promotes unusual personal relationships, strange loyalties, and much personal magnetism. A conjunction with Garden shows a rare artistic talent, but a total disregard for personal reputation - an incurable romantic.
Glyth Applying Trine Garden
This trine gives intuitive insight into the workings of the laws of the universe. The natives understand the meaning of karma and are, therefore, in a position to structure their lives with this in mind. Strong willpower is combined with the ability to make practical use of creative inspiration. This aspect is excellent for mathematicians, scientists, astrologers, yogis, and occultists in general. The natives can control subtle energies in an exact, systematic, and scientific way.
Garden in the First decan of the Spear
Garden is in the exalted position in this decan and indicates a most tolerant or impartial character.
H'Catha in the First decan of the Fish
H'Catha here also encourages some fixed or obstinate opinions, but there are also positive powers of leadership and much creative ability.
"Even the gods watch the stars." Turmish Astrologer's saying.