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Accuracy in Prediction:

Using Solar Arcs and Midpoint Pictures

by Noel Tyl

The prediction technique of solar arcs is resourceful and powerful. It is based on

concepts of primary directions formulated by Ptolemy early in the second century, but
this technique, refined over centuries, is much simpler. The system of solar arcs takes
prediction potentials well beyond the main limitation of secondary progressions, i.e., the
minimal progressed movement of the planets beyond Mars.

The Principle of Solar Arcs

There are two principles in solar arc interpretation. The first is to personalize the
general degree-for-a-year (i.e., day-for-a-year) symbolism that is the backbone of
secondary progressions (and which intrigued European astrologers for hundreds of
years, especially since the late sixteenth century). The second is to use that symbolism
throughout the entire natal horoscope.
The ultimate refinement of the system as we know it today uses the exact arc of the
Sun from the birth position to the secondary progressed position in the birthday month
of any given year of life and applies it to every planet, the ascendant, midheaven, and
lunar nodal axis in the birth horoscope. A new, thoroughly dynamic progressed
horoscope is created!

The Exact, Personalized Solar Arc

Using the secondary progressed Sun position as the benchmark focus for a
symbolic projection into the future allows this prediction system to capture and use the
individual's actual rate of natal Sun motion, as opposed to using a one-degree
projection or an average (Naibod) for all horoscopes regardless of whether the natal
Sun's motion is in fact fast (a winter birth) or slow (a summer birth).
The "magic" of the system takes place when this exact, personalized solar arc
increment is added to the position of every natal significator; the natal horoscope is
uniformly progressed in terms of the symbolically developing Sun, and new, telling
aspects are formed between the solar arc positions and the natal positions (the planets
and the angles).

What the Computer Program Does

The computer does all the computations, of course, but the Matrix Solar Arc
Prediction Package also annotates every direct solar arc (solar arc planet in relation to
natal angle or other planet or solar arc angle to natal angle) and every midpoint picture
occurring in any horoscope at any time in the past or future!
The measurements are made precisely, and a text-image of what the arc-picture
suggests is presented in the printout. It is as easy as reading the newspaper to see,
literally, years at a glance, punctuated by the arcs of major change and the behavioral
nuance before and after. So quickly, the power of solar arcs is personalized and
translated into modern behavioral potentials.
The computer program gives a monthly reference for all relevant predictive arcs.

The Square-Family Aspects

Solar arc theory only uses aspects within the square family: the conjunction,
semisquare, square, sesquiquadrate, and opposition. The theory is that squares (and all
related aspects) "make things happen" while other aspects keep things as they are. The
relationship of solar arc planets to natal planets and angles is not necessarily defined in
terms of the quality of aspect (although conjunction, opposition, and square seem
stronger than semisquare and sesquiquadrate); it is the contact that is important, and
this contact is expressed in terms of a simple equation. For example: SA ¬=´. This
particular equation means that solar arc Uranus forms a square-family aspect with natal
Mars, which suggests the sudden application of great energy, the exercising of
dominant will; a disruption through feud or combat; an accident. The interpretation has
to be adjusted to fit the individual's reality situation at the time of the occurrence.
Solar arc theory also extends to solar arc aspects with midpoints between planets;
858 are possible! For example: SA €=¤/Ë, which means that solar arc Saturn is
conjunct, semisquare, square, sesquiquadrate, or opposed the natal Venus-Pluto
midpoint (whatever the distance between those planets may be). This aspect suggests
the fear of losing love, and during the month of the occurrence there is a sense of the
tragedy that is possible.
Another example: SA £=¦/©. This is solar arc Mercury forming a square-family aspect
with the midpoint of Jupiter and Neptune in the natal chart, which suggests an active
imagination, learning to communicate fancifully; visualization; changing character;
inspiration.
Direct Solar Arcs dominate; the "heavier" planetary equations are the more
significant; and all solar arc projections must be framed within the individual's reality
situation and potentials.
Arc, Transits, and "Time Orbs"
Arcs become background blueprints of developmental growth. Transits then become
the accents that "set off" the potentials of the developing horoscope at any given period
of time. For example, transits of Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto define large
periods of time, focused on particular concerns suggested by their slow passage
through any given house. When an aspect "connection" is made with natal planets in
the given house or elsewhere, the structure of life is affected in terms of that given
house and the house ruled by the transiting planet.
These effects synchronize with solar arc development, often amazingly. There may
be four or more solar arc "pictures" coming into focus within a four-month span of life
time, and two major transits click into the sequence, timing and specifying the potential
occurrence or reaction in life.
Margaret Thatcher, for example, had SA €=Â in June 1990, certainly a signal for
career attention during that period. Then, five months later: SA ´=Ë/, upset and change;
and then, in January 1991: SA €=¢, certainly suggesting a major professional change
and tension with one's "place in the Sun."
These very strong background solar arcs cast a Time Orb over a period of some
seven months. Transiting Pluto became the slow trigger, stationary on Thatcher's
ascendant for a month in July 1990 at the beginning of the solar arc Time Orb period.
Other transits started to come into play; the die was cast; reality was alerted to the
potential for change; Thatcher resigned as Prime Minister of England; history continued.
Solar arcs and transits had measured the entire process eloquently and, indeed, also
gave testimony of Thatcher's future beyond her resignation. Arcs never stop forming!

Getting the "Feel" for Solar Arcs

Let's say you have a strong planet in a cadent house (12th, 3rd, 6th, or 9th), heading
for an angle (counterclockwise, of course). Count the degree-distance that planet has to
go to cross that next angle. As a generalization, let the number of degrees be "years" of
your life and take into account in a general way the number of minutes of distance, with
five minutes of arc equaling one month of time. Think of what occurred in your life at
that time of angle-conjunction and relate it to the nature of the arcing planet, the angle,
and the house ruled by the arcing planet.
If you were very young, still living through your parents' lives, perhaps there were
important changes in family life due to changes in their lives, or nothing at all. If you
were out on your own, you should be able to zero in on major developments in your
process of becoming.

The Outer Planets Arcing

Pluto arcing to conjunction with an angle will be most powerful: a tremendous
adjustment of life perspective. Neptune arcs to angles will often correspond with a loss
of ego definition, impressionability, and wandering off the track. With Uranus, sudden
fractious change; with Saturn, a maturation through change under pressure for strategic
growth.
At the midheaven, a job can be at issue or, for a youngster, certainly something that
affects the family through one of the parents. At the seventh cusp, relationships take on
dramatic emphasis for adults or, again for the young, through the parents' jobs, since
the seventh cusp is the midheaven of the parent in the 10th house. At the fourth cusp,
there is undeniably a whole new beginning. At the ascendant, there usually is a
personal challenge to stand up and be counted in some way that undeniably touches
the rest of life.

Planet-to-Planet Arcs
A second projection possibility is to advance any planet into a powerful new
relationship with a natal planet, again counting the degrees/minutes of distance and
calling them years, as a general time approximation. For example, Sun arcing to
conjunction with Venus or Venus arcing to conjunction with the Sun: If this arc occurred
in early adult years, it usually corresponds to a time of romance, marriage, or a birth.
The square, opposition, or conjunction between solar arc Pluto and natal Saturn, or
solar arc Saturn to natal Pluto, usually marks a period of painful loss, of losing prior to
renewal (a most difficult time). The house ruled by the arcing planet most often fills out
the interpretation.

Summer and Winter Births

When using the degree-for-a-year generalization, summer births will require (over a
span of about 30 years of life) about one more year of life to complete the arc
symbolism than the number of degrees measured to form the solar arc aspect. Winter
births will be right on the money!
But don't be concerned with these technicalities: The Matrix Solar Arc Prediction
Package takes care of the measurements. Then, working with Tyl's images, you can
take your clients into the future!

About Noel Tyl's Book

Prediction in Astrology has been called "the most complete presentation of solar
arc theory and practice ever written in English." It can be purchased from Llewellyn
Publications by calling 1-800-THE MOON.
Solar arcs are taught extensively in Europe. This predictive method has not had full
exposure by any means in the United States. Noel Tyl, the prominent American
astrologer, has been deeply involved with astrological teaching on both continents for
some 20 years and, in his latest book, Prediction in Astrology (Llewellyn
Publications), he has provided astrologers the most complete presentation of solar arc
theory and practice ever written in English.
Tyl's book and his lectures show how simple and yet how dramatic solar arcs are,
and Tyl shows how interpretations are derived. Basically, the sense of the planets
brought together in square-family aspects by solar arc projection is the same as those
same planets making aspects with each other by transit. Within midpoint pictures, of
course, the synthesis involves three points of reference. While there are many nuances
in such dynamic interaction, the relationships are ever so clear in interpretation. Full
details of the entire subject of solar arcs are presented in Tyl's Prediction in Astrology,
and his interpretive images for all possible solar arcs (based on the formative work with
solar arcs done some 50 years ago by Rheinhold Ebertin) are presented in the Matrix
Solar Arc Prediction Package.
In this day and age, in any astrological interpretive or systemic discussion, we must
always acknowledge the computer, what it can do accurately, time after time after time:
it gives results. The rest of the job is up to the astrologer. The Matrix Solar Arc
Prediction Package takes Noel Tyl's interpretive work and presents the results to you for
your study and application. The interpretations will be instantly clear to you; the words
used in the interpretive images are modern and to the point, backed up by Tyl's vast
experience; and the power of solar arcs as a predictive technique is yours at the press
of a button!
 Solar Arc Pictures for Martha Stewart Jan 01, 2005 to Jan 01, 2007
Aug 03, 1941 01:33:00 PM EDT 074W04'41" 40N43'41"

2005 Jan 03 Ma Sqr Me/As Negotiating with others; deciding on the best course
of action in collaboration with advisors.
2005 Jan 17 Su Ssq Ju/As Pleasantness with others; enthusiasm brought to the
fore.
2005 Feb 11 Ve Ssq Ne Love in a swoon; erotic imaginings; artistic ideas.
2005 Mar 20 Pl Sqq Mo/Ma Powerful opinionation; demanding nature.
2005 Mar 21 Ne Sqr Ju/As Living with hope and speculation; dreaming;
projecting the niceness of things; not admitting the adverse.
2005 Apr 15 Ve Sqr Su Idealization of outlook; feeling love; the artistic
"touch."
2005 May 14 Mo Sqr Sa Awareness of ambition, strategy, direction.
2005 May 15 Ma Ssq Su/Me Excitement; nervous drive; energies to tackle a
project; possible quarrelsomeness.
2005 May 30 Pl Sqr Ma/Ne Apparently irresponsible attitude; selfish pursuit of
one's objectives; devil-may-care attitude.
2005 Jul 13 As Sqq Sa One's position of maturity, wisdom, control, and
patience is shown openly.
2005 Jul 24 Ur Ssq Ve/No Intense, sudden attraction to someone; quick liaison;
making friends with someone out of the ordinary.
2005 Jul 31 Ne Sqq Su/Ju Increased sensitivity; the sense of things spiritual;
loss of concentrated orientation.
2005 Aug 09 Mo Opp Ju/As Largesse, kindness; a happy time.
2005 Sep 07 Ju Ssq Ur/Pl Enormous success potential.
2005 Sep 09 Ve Sqq Me/Sa Frustration in romance; fickleness; needing
reassurance.
2005 Sep 16 Mc Sqq Me/Ma Bravura; the champion salesperson; ready to win the
fight.
2005 Sep 17 Ve Sqr Pl/Mc Attractiveness; emotional charisma; appearing sexy.
2005 Oct 18 Me Sqr Ve/Ma Physicality, love, and togetherness influencing the
mental outlook; writing about love.
2005 Nov 14 Ur Sqr Mo/Ve Sudden romantic feelings and attachments;
intensification of sexuality.
2005 Nov 25 Mc Sqq Ju/Sa The philosopher; thinking with grandeur.
2005 Dec 19 Mo Sqq Su/Ju The feeling of needs fulfilled; good health; fine
relationship.
2005 Dec 19 Sa Cnj Me/Pl Insistence of a point of view; unrelenting demands;
driven by fear of failure; needing control.
2005 Dec 19 Ju Cnj Me/Ve Expansive idealization; perhaps religiousness;
aesthetics; publishing; artistic achievement.
2005 Dec 25 No Opp Sa Meetings of a serious nature; a lonely position.
2006 Jan 03 Sa Ssq Ju Control tempers zeal; opportunities are carefully
evaluated; success takes on long term security; one has "made it happen";
strategy.
2006 Jan 24 Ur Ssq Ve/Ne Intensified fantasy setting up impractical
expectations; going too far; susceptibility to exploitation through ego
aggrandizement.
2006 Jan 24 Ur Ssq Ma/Mc The big push; the quick advance; winning right
away; rashness; argumentative; inflamed.
2006 Feb 16 Su Sqq Sa/Ur Tendency to rebel; egocentric drive against controls;
separations in order to find one's way.
2006 Feb 17 As Opp Su/Ju Great enthusiasm; infectious happiness; successful
teamwork.
2006 Mar 23 No Sqr Ju/As Needing to be with other people for their support and
appreciation of who one is.
2006 Apr 20 Ne Opp Sa/Ur Break down under emotional pressure; new vision
fighting to be understood; sadness; feeling lost.
2006 Apr 24 Ma Ssq Pl Extreme force; persuasion; control; brutality;
excessive effort.
2006 Jun 07 Ur Ssq Me/As Impetuous opinionation can irk others; being critical.
2006 Jun 08 Su Ssq Ve/Mc Being very strongly aware of oneself; confident
sense of attractiveness; success.
2006 Aug 01 No Sqq Su/Ju Meeting happy/wealthy/successful people; new plans
with others that feel "bound to succeed."
2006 Aug 09 Ne Sqr Ve/Mc Imagination; artistic achievement; losing touch with
the most satisfactory ways of relating and loving.
2006 Sep 08 Mo Sqr Sa/Ur Emotional courage emerges under duress; changes
for freedom.
2006 Oct 16 Ur Cnj Su/Me High excitability in the nervous system and thinking
process; sudden eruptions of temperament; quick trips; new circumstances.
2006 Nov 07 As Sqq Sa/Ur The loner's position is established; indecision.
2006 Dec 28 Mo Opp Ve/Mc Feelings about romance; relating to others deeply;
being valued for one's work; recognition for a job well done.