"In Western Astrology from the Greek period forward through the Arabic period and the Latin astrology of the Middle Ages we find frequent references to planetary periods. In another article on this webpage. I have given an extensive discussion on alfridaries or firdar a system of periods apparently derived from the Persians. In this discussion I concentrate solely on the system of small, mean, and great periods."

'Many contemporary astrologers today mostly agree with the concept that the outer planets affect them in both their birth chart and by transits to sensitive points in the birth chart. However, it is my opinion that this cannot be so. The reason behind my thinking is quite simple. Who among the many readers of this page can readily fly an airliner? Or control a multinational organization? Successfully lead an army of soldiers into battle? The point is these feats are possible but unless you have had the training and experience the probability of simply doing so is beyond your reach.'

"As many of us know, Placido Titi did use his own calculation of Part of Fortune, which he took from Adriano Negusanzio “nobleman from Fano, very expert both in the astrological doctrine according the true doctrine of Ptolemy, and in natural science and in the other secrets of nature… “
In his Canon de Parte Fortunae, Placido explains which is the true method and gives an example, showing the goodness of the method with the help of directions."

"One of the most famous and interesting subjects of Medieval art and astrological discussion was the thread of cardinal and theological virtues.
The word “virtue” comes from the Latin “vir“, i.e. man. Still in Latin culture the word did not indicate just masculine gender, but a moral code, an unwritten law more important than the written one.
I see somebody found this subject a little confusing, so I want to give some details about it."

Astrology has evaluated similarly to other fields of knowledge and after discovering in 2005 object 2003 UB313 (orbiting beyond Pluto's track) likewise after discovering Uranus, Neptune and Pluto previously binding order matching in XX century known planets with zodiac signs may turn out to be insufficient. Frankly speaking some astrologists have timidly associated the planetoids (with the biggest one Ceres) with Virgo.

"Excellent astrologers like Moses Siregar and Steven Forrest have encouraged astrologers to be open-minded and to welcome the increasing diversity within our field. With the expanding understanding of ancient western methods, the increasing popularity of Vedic astrology in the west, and continued enthusiasm for psychological astrology and other approaches to astrology, we now encounter a much wider spectrum of ideas, concepts, and theoretical models within the field of astrology than perhaps ever before in history."

"One of the problems with using midpoints in a chart is there are so many of them, at least 72 just for the basics. And, when you’re doing synastry, there are twice as many to look at, literally cluttering the skyscape. What are the first ones to look at, the most important branches of the tree to inspect before getting lost in the leaves and twigs?"

"I have been working for some time on a series of books explaining the synodic cycles of the moon, Mercury, and Venus. The Mercury book is entitled Thought Forms (see below for contents and ordering info). Amongst other things Thought Forms contains detailed delineations for the 6 marking points and intervening phases of Mercury’s synodic cycle in the natal, progressed, and transiting horoscopes (and includes a table of Mercury’s synodic cycle marking points from 1900 -2050 AD).

"Here is a new approach to understanding retrogrades. I would very much like to discuss this with anyone interested.

"SO/MO
There is a need to understand your inner motives in order to achieve your conscious goals. Your basic instincts can give a good footing to achieve your creative potential.
SO/ME
You need to harness your power of logical thought so that you improve your ability to express who you really are."