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Ancient and modern astrological calculation methods, from Hellenistic lots to house systems.

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Understanding Cazimi and Combust & Under the Beams: How Planet Visibility Shapes Your Birth Chart

Learn how a planet's distance from the Sun at birth affects its expression — from the rare power of cazimi to the hidden nature of combust planets.

3 min readNov 26, 2025
Understanding Cazimi and Combust & Under the Beams: How Planet Visibility Shapes Your Birth Chart

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Morning Star & Evening Star: How Planetary Orientation Shapes Your Birth Chart

Morning Star & Evening Star: How Planetary Orientation Shapes Your Birth Chart

Learn how Mercury and Venus express differently as Morning Stars or Evening Stars, and what this ancient distinction reveals about your communication and relationship style.

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Understanding Planetary Stations and Retrograde Motion at Birth

Understanding Planetary Stations and Retrograde Motion at Birth

Explore the significance of retrograde and stationary planets in your natal chart through traditional and modern astrological perspectives.

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Explaining the Lot (or Part) of Fortune

Explaining the Lot (or Part) of Fortune

Discover the Lot (Part) of Fortune in your birth chart - a hidden key to understanding luck, health, and material prosperity in Hellenistic astrology.

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