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NatalAngular, Succedent, Cadent: The Classical Strength of the Houses
The twelve houses are not equal. Classical astrology sorts them into three grades of strength, and that grade decides whether a planet delivers what it promises, holds it in reserve, or struggles to reach the surface at all.
6 min read·Aug 5
NatalThe Via Combusta: The Burned Path from Libra to Scorpio
A stretch of about thirty degrees between Libra and Scorpio that classical astrologers marked as burned ground. Where the belt came from, why the Moon at 23 Libra is the famous exception, and how much weight it deserves today.
7 min read·Aug 5
HealthHyleg and Alcocoden: Classical Markers of Vitality
Long before modern medicine, astrology had two markers for the body's lifespan and resilience. Hyleg holds the spark, alcocoden tells you how that spark is supplied.
8 min read·May 9