Inquiry about Algol and Capulus
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JUPITERASC
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The important factor to understand is
"a conjunction by longitude"
is not the same as a conjunction by latitude
because
a natal chart appears as two dimensional
but represents
a three dimensional world
and
if you would state
the latitude of the planet that you think is conjunct ALGOL
that would be helpful
the latitude of the planets of your natal
are detailed on the additional tables pdf
JUPITERASC
Well-known member
your birthdate is approximately mid-May then
HOWEVER
because the suns latitude is zero degrees
and ALGOLS Latitude = +22.25'
clearly then
your sun IS NOT conjunct ALGOL by LATITUDE
also
your suns declination is approximately 19°
meanwhle ALGOLS Declination is +40.57'
therefore
your sun IS NOT conjunct ALGOL by declination
and so
your sun is "conjunct ALGOL by longitude"
but neither by declination nor latitude
thus there is no need for concern
CAPULUS is not conjunct your natal sun by LATITUDEAfter reading all about the mythology behind Algol, I was a little freaked.
However, I then input Capulus and the star is conjunct my sun by zero degrees.
I know this is probably a silly question,
but does having Capulus, since it is the nemesis star of Algol,
present with the conjunction between my natal Sun and Algol
possibly lessen the chance of injury often associated with having a strong aspect of Algol in your chart?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I can't seem to find an answer anywhere.
Thank you, and I hope I haven't broken any community rules;
this is actually my first time posting.
and
CAPULUS is not conjunct your natal sun by DECLINATION
so no worries
Hi JUPITERASC. I really appreciate your help in regard to my inquiry about Algol. I've been trying to understand how to take into account both the latitude and declination of my Algol placement. I found a very helpful article http://www.astrologysoftware.com/resources/articles/getarticle.asp?ID=33keep in mind that conjunctions to fixed stars are only noticeable
when conjunct by LATITUDE and/or DECLINATION
and not solely by Longitude
"additional tables pdf" above top left of astro.com chart
provide latitude as well as declination and longitude
i.e.
although longitudinal conjunction only is accepted by modernist astrologers
fixed star "conjunction" is in fact not entirely longitudinal
because
majority of fixed stars are BEYOND the ECLIPTIC aka apparent path of the Sun
and
to have any notable influence natally
fixed stars require "conjunction" by LATITUDE and/or DECLINATION as well as longitude
MORE DETAILED DIAGRAM OF EQUATORIAL CO-ORDINATE SYSTEM
(This is an excerpt from the article)
Out of Bounds Planets
"When planets exceed this 23°27' area, north or south, they are called "out of bounds." Kt Boehrer interprets this as a planetary energy which is outside the ordinary. The Sun, of course, never goes "out of bounds", but sets the boundaries. Planets moving along or crossing this 23°27' tropical boundary line seem to denote extra significance, as do planets moving along the celestial equator (0°).
The activity of the Sun is most powerful within these demarcations known as the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. Planets with declinations outside this path are perhaps not challenged by the strength of the Sun and can operate more independently. Perhaps we could also say that the planet cannot express itself along normally accepted lines"
These are the coordinates of my natal Sun and Natal Algol (Both in the 7th):
*Algol - LONGITUDE 26°11'22"
LATITUDE 22°25'44" N
DECLINATION 40°57'43" N
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*Sun - LONGITUDE 24° 1' 4"
LATITUDE 0° 0' 0" N
DECLINATON 18°46'37" N
I was wondering if you could help me decipher the latitudinal and declination coordinates, since you seem to understand how those work in regards to the affect they have in conjunction.
JUPITERASC
Well-known member
ALGOL IS NOT A PLANET
ALGOL is a FIXED STAR
data you posted confirms that
ALGOL is twenty two degrees of latitude distant from natal sun
and so
ALGOL is not conjunct your natal sun by LATITUDE
and ALGOL is also twenty two degrees of declination distant from natal sun
and so
ALGOL is not conjunct your natal sun by declination
ALGOL has no effect by longitude because
not conjunct EITHER by declination OR by latitude
Thank you so much! Appreciate your helpALGOL IS NOT A PLANET
ALGOL is a FIXED STAR
data you posted confirms that
ALGOL is twenty two degrees of latitude distant from natal sun
and so
ALGOL is not conjunct your natal sun by LATITUDE
and ALGOL is also twenty two degrees of declination distant from natal sun
and so
ALGOL is not conjunct your natal sun by declination
ALGOL has no effect by longitude because
not conjunct EITHER by declination OR by latitude