Working with Astrology

Working with Astrology

A book about incorporating midpoints, harmonics and Astro-Carto-Graphy. This blog will focus on what the authors had to say about midpoints.

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Harding and Harvey approached midpoints not just as mathematical points but as powerful tools for psychological synthesis and precise prediction. Their work is heavily influenced by, and seeks to integrate, the teachings of the German Hamburg School (Uranian Astrology) and the later, more psychological focus of Reinhold Ebertin's Cosmobiology.

Here is a breakdown of what the book explains about midpoints:

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:🌟 Midpoints: The Psychology of Planetary Blends

1. The Core Concept (The A = B/C Formula)

The fundamental idea of a midpoint, as discussed in the book, is that a third factor (a planet, angle, or sensitive point, represented by A) positioned at the midpoint of two other factors (B and C) acts as a focal point that blends and expresses the energies of B and C

.Calculation: A midpoint is simply the point exactly halfway between the zodiac position of planet B and planet C. For example, if Mars is at 10 degrees of Aries and Jupiter is at 10 degrees of Libra, their midpoint is 10 degrees of Cancer and 10 degrees of Capricorn.

The Three-Factor Blend: The formula is written as A = B/C. This means: "Factor A is being influenced by, or is the expression of, the combined energies of B and C."

2. The 90 degree Dial and the Hard Aspects

A key technical element that Harding and Harvey cover is the use of the 90 degree  Graphic Ephemeris or Dial. This chart method (which they inherited from the German schools) is specifically designed to make it easy to see all of the hard aspects—the conjunction, opposition, and square—as they relate to a midpoint.

On a $90 degree  dial, all points that form a 0 degrees (conjunction), 90 degree (square), or 180 degree (opposition) aspect appear together on the same line, which dramatically highlights the most crucial midpoint combinations in a chart. This simplifies the visual process of finding the {A = B/C} structures.

They emphasize that tight orbs (degrees of separation) are crucial for midpoints to be effective, which makes them highly precise tools.

3. Psychological and Delineation Focus

Harding and Harvey placed a strong emphasis on the psychological interpretation of these midpoint pictures.

Planet A = B/C

The action or function (A) of the individual is driven by the dynamic blend (B/C).

Mercury = Saturn/Pluto: 

Mercury (communication, intellect) becomes an expression of the highly focused, serious, and possibly compulsive blend of Saturn (discipline, structure) and Pluto (intensity, transformation). This combination could signify a profound writer or a highly focused researcher.

Sun/Moon Midpoint

This is often highlighted as the most important personal midpoint, relating to the individual's core sense of self, relationship needs, and ego integration.

Neptune = Sun/Moon

Can suggest an elusive sense of self, idealized or confusing partnerships, or a strong connection to mystical/spiritual concepts.

4. Predictive Work (Transits and Directions)

The book explains how midpoints are a potent tool for predictive astrology, often used in conjunction with Solar Arc Directions and Transits.

A transit or solar arc from a slow-moving outer planet to a natal midpoint can correlate with a specific, life-altering event or a major psychological shift, even if the aspect doesn't directly hit a natal planet. This is where midpoints can provide "the missing link" when traditional aspects don't seem to account for a significant event.

In summary, 'Working with Astrology' serves as a guide for integrating these precise, technical, and psychologically insightful methods into a more holistic and detailed understanding of the birth chart.

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