dhundhun
Well-known member
Traditional Western Astrology developed during 13th to 17th century. It was sort of best during William Lilly's days and we still find his work (books) to be one of the finest books of Western Astrology.
Work during that period extensively used Regiomontanus house system. In fact Lilly also used extensively, with emphasis of five degrees cusp rules. In 17th century, then Placidus took over Regiomontanus and sort of de-facto house system used in Western Astrology - probably this answers your question.
In fact traditions set very sound footing with:
1. Natal,
2. Horary,
3. Electional and
4. Mundane
====== Modern ======
Perhaps that time world became complicated and needed more planets, asteroids and concepts. Western Astrology sort of disappeared in 18th century. Modern Astrology picked up in late 19th and 20th century, probably through efforts of Alan Leo, Vivian Robinson. Now it is very much different due to:
~ Additional bodies: Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron and several asteroids
~ Use of Planet Patterns
~ More Analytical Approach
~ Newer House Systems
~ Using Nodes
~ Perhaps Synastry developed more
====== Issues ======
However, it became sort of too complex. Mostly astrologers use Modern Astrology for Psychology and Synastry. It lacked precision of prediction of traditional. It becomes more obvious in horary astrology, where traditional is more favored for accuracies.
Hope that information provided is useful to you.
Also, please note that prior to 13th Century (in AD), period of Astrology is called Medieval Astrology. This was time for Arabian Astrology. Use of Arabic Part's (such as Par Fortuna) developed those days.
For good examples of Traditional Horary Astrology, pay attention to replies by "tikana" http://www.astrologyweekly.com/forum/member.php?u=8. In my opinion, her readings best matches traditional interpretations.
Work during that period extensively used Regiomontanus house system. In fact Lilly also used extensively, with emphasis of five degrees cusp rules. In 17th century, then Placidus took over Regiomontanus and sort of de-facto house system used in Western Astrology - probably this answers your question.
In fact traditions set very sound footing with:
1. Natal,
2. Horary,
3. Electional and
4. Mundane
====== Modern ======
Perhaps that time world became complicated and needed more planets, asteroids and concepts. Western Astrology sort of disappeared in 18th century. Modern Astrology picked up in late 19th and 20th century, probably through efforts of Alan Leo, Vivian Robinson. Now it is very much different due to:
~ Additional bodies: Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron and several asteroids
~ Use of Planet Patterns
~ More Analytical Approach
~ Newer House Systems
~ Using Nodes
~ Perhaps Synastry developed more
====== Issues ======
However, it became sort of too complex. Mostly astrologers use Modern Astrology for Psychology and Synastry. It lacked precision of prediction of traditional. It becomes more obvious in horary astrology, where traditional is more favored for accuracies.
Hope that information provided is useful to you.
Also, please note that prior to 13th Century (in AD), period of Astrology is called Medieval Astrology. This was time for Arabian Astrology. Use of Arabic Part's (such as Par Fortuna) developed those days.
For good examples of Traditional Horary Astrology, pay attention to replies by "tikana" http://www.astrologyweekly.com/forum/member.php?u=8. In my opinion, her readings best matches traditional interpretations.
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