Calendars, astrological

To know exactly where the transiting planets are and whether they re within a degree or two of your birth planets, you need to consult a professional, wander about on the Web, or — better yet — buy an astrological calendar, which can tell you the precise position of the planets at a glance. The best ones are Llewellyn s Daily Planetary Guide and Jim Maynard s Celestial Guide and Celestial Influences calendars. 

By taking note of these natural rhythms, you can time your activities to maximum advantage — and you don t need an astrological calendar either. Just glance at the Moon whenever you re out at night, and soon, knowing its phase will become second nature to you. Table 17-1 describes the approximate appearance and orientation of the Moon along with the actions best suited to each phase. 

A helpful way to stay in sync with the Moon is to track its journey through the zodiac. To do this, use the Moon table in the Appendix, which tells you exactly when the Moon changes sign for every year from 1930 to 2012. Or get an astrological calendar. Personally, I wouldn t be without one. 

A good astrological calendar will tell you when — and where — to expect an eclipse. Notice its location by sign and by house. Those are the areas where change is on its way. 

An astrological calendar can tell you when an aspect is exact or at its peak. But an aspect between two planets often creates a buzz even before the crucial moment, when the aspect is approaching. It s like Christmas You can feel it in the air well in advance of the actual day. Afterwards, the energy diminishes quickly. 1 suggest that you scan ahead in your calendar to see if any major aspects are approaching. Be aware that if you open your business on a Wednesday, and Thursday there s an opposition between Saturn and Jupiter, you ll feel the tension. 

I had no way of proving that the book was genuine, but I soon established that it was at least relevant to our search. A few rare mentions of Saints days instead of dates led me to a 7 Tuesday following a 28 Monday, and the universal calendar from our astrological bookshelf told me that I had found March... 

When Forman wrote to Napier in September 1599, hundreds of astrological books and manuscripts could have been found in London. Astronomical primers often included astrological information. Almanacs were printed annually, containing calendars of ecclesiastical holidays, the phases of the moon, dates of fairs or other local information, and prognostications about the weather, harvest, disease, and politics. They also advertised the services of their authors.Extraordinary astronomical events, such as the conjunction of... 

One of the most charming aspects of astrology, in my opinion, is that virtually all birth charts, calendars, and books on the subject are strewn with tiny, mysterious-looking symbols. Until you know those symbols by heart, their presence can be distracting and confusing. That s why I usually spell out the names of the signs, planets, and aspects. With actual birth charts, however, words are insufficient. I present those horoscopes just the way a professional astrologer would — covered with symbols. 

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