The horoscope of Alice Bailey

The horoscope of Alice Bailey. 


Tradition claims she has reported as time of birth 7:32 to her closest friend Dane Rudhyar. Who in turn rectified her horoscope to 7:42. The funny thing is she made fun of astrologers, who each claimed a different ascendant for her; one would say Leo, another Virgo and another Pisces.

She, herself, preferred Pisces, because as she claimed her husband was Pisces and her children were related to that zodiac axis. Even today amongst her students there is a debate about which her rightful ascendant is.
A second most important of dates is the one it is said she had her first telepathic contact from the Tibetan.
Apparently it was November 19, 1919 when this happened for the first time and many astrologers tried to see what might have happened to her horoscope during that day. Neptune transiting her ascendant in Leo sure makes an impression, but transiting Sun in a T-Square formation to transiting Uranus and natal Pluto is also important.
Solar Arc however is much more revealing, as Solar Arc MC puts itsef right on natal Pluto, at the same axis, transiting Sun was activating. Taurus 27 degrees might make a bad impression as a degree but as it turns out, it was closer to the fixes star Alcyon at that time rather then Algol.
Another important point in her chart are of course Planets out of Bounds. Mercury in Cancer on the 12th house cusp, could for many, be related for her telepathic contacts, whereas Lilith in conjunction to Venus and the Sun in the 11th house could have to do with her adventures in the various theosophical groups she participated.
Sure thing is that a telepathic event of such an importance requires further study than juse watching the transits or solar arc. If it is true that the Masters take more the sidereal zodiac into account, then it is worth examining how her sidereal chart is related to the tropical one. Then, we will see that sidereal Neptune is in conjunction to her tropical Midheaven, a clear indication for telepathic contact, as the Midheaven is related to the Crown Chakra. Sidereal Uranus in conjunction to natal Ascendant also reminds us more of the insubordinated attitude Alice Bailey showed as a woman in her life.
Placing both sidereal and tropical transits on her tropical natal chart, we observe a conjunction between sidereal Saturn and tropical Jupiter but also a Midpoint of sidereal Jupiter and Saturn placed on her tropical ascendant and tropical transiting Neptune. A planetary picture indicating the selection of leader, a choice which however is not very clear to herself at the start, as she doesn't know why she was picked out and what they want from her.
Even more stunning however is the tri-wheel examination of sidereal solar arc, tropical solar arc and her natal tropical chart. There it is apparent that on natal Pluto, we don't only have tropical solar arc Midheaven, but we also have sidereal Neptune. And all this near the fixed star Alcyone (it is not unusual for the Masters to pick times of initiation or contact that are related to fixed stars).
Natal Pluto on the other hand activated indicates that her perception of the telepathic contact was not one of initiation but one of  possesion. She had to give up any control she had to a hosting entity in her mind. At least that is how she might have experienced it (the tropical chart usually shows our subjective experience, versus the sidereal one which indicates how it is seen by the Masters).
A very interesting study i suppose which shows that in initiation horoscopes the tropical zodiac is not enough to explain the nature of what's happening.
Relevant charts follow for your personal study.

Natal Chart Source: https://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Bailey,_Alice_A.

Astrology - Why a "scientific" astrology is not enough

One of the biggest challenges of our astrological time – as well as of other times astrology flourished - is to define philosophically (and not only philosophically) what exactly is this thing, called astrology. Is it a predictive science, a tool for self-analysis, a method of contact with non-material realities? What exactly is the nature of this subject and what is it intended for?

As it has happened in other periods of astrological history we are divided on this issue. Most astrologers, whether acknowledged or not, believe inside them that astrology has a metaphysical connotation. To some extent they pass this out, because they cannot otherwise explain some astrological concepts that are not "translated" properly in modern psychological language (e.g. the issue of Lunar Nodes).

On the other hand, many astrologers, either for professional reasons or perhaps in order to maintain a high prestige make a major effort to prove that astrology meets the requirements of modern science. And in order to do so, they are trying to find scientific evidence for the validity of astrology.

The problem with this approach is the nature of proof itself. As it is nicely described in the book Astrology, Psychology and the Four Elements by Steven Arroyo, until now the scientific community accepts as proof the so-called "quantitative" proof. To prove that astrology is a phenomenon or a natural law, it should be described quantitatively, i.e. with mathematical equations and pass the test of cause and effect. Which means, whenever there is a specific reason, we should have a specific effect and vice versa. Whenever there is a specific effect a specific cause should hide behind.

Please note however that in the course of science in the 20th century, the last rule of cause and effect has been a little less strict, with the introduction of statistics in the scientific process; which transformed the natural law from a rigorous rule to an average behavior in accordance with a probability function.

The challenge then, for many astrologers or sympathizers of astrology is to prove in terms of cause and effect, or even in terms of statistical frequency that there is a relationship between planetary motions and human facts.

This approach, however, paints only half the picture and does not deal with the experience of the “subject”. It deals only with what the subject "does" outside, which is the only measurable data under investigation.

In other words the statistical processes can measure only "facts" and not emotions, internal conflicts (which may not ever occur), or differences due to the subjective view of events.

So, statistical science can describe only a part of today’s astrology, namely that part which deals with macrocosmic situations, political issues or other forms of measurable events.

On the other hand statistics cannot tell the personal story of each of us, where the subjective view of things is not a "veil" of reality but a reality itself. You see there isn’t any measurable size that can say if I am unhappy or if I'm happy. There isn’t any measurement that helps me put goals in life, or tell me how in all this puzzle of contradictions I can find something I can call "myself". Or any measurement that can get me a tip on how to put all things in order in my life and explain why I’m acting the way I’m acting.

All this is data unavailable for the statistic science because it is not just a "phenomenon." But for the person who goes to an astrologer for advice, these things "are" his reality, a reality as real as it will ever become, unlike statistics and numbers which only lay somewhere in some hidden books.
For such a person the statistical approach of astrology is completely irrelevant and the so called 'scientific' approach is nothing less than another "academic" theory.

So, the fact that the quantitative process has helped man conquer nature and improve the chances of survival simply mean that numbers are only a means of measurement for the average. It does not matter if someone is hungry, what is important is that the “average person” is not hungry, or in other words, that the GDP rises. If economists say that we are doing well, so be it, even if some of us are a bit unhappy. It doesn’t matter what a specific person thinks personally about things; it is rather important what the “experts” say about those issues. Each and everyone’s personal opinion has never been less important for how things are going to end up finally. And of course this person, whose opinion is ignored every day, tries desperately to feel important through participation in reality shows and other means of discharge for his dissatisfaction.

Having to deal with all this, astrology can offer a different perception on how we can arrange our lives avoiding the fury of numbers and it also offers a completely different perception of what "proof" essentially means. Proof in Astrology is not just the quantitative measurement or the mathematical representation. Proof is mainly the result. If the result is there, then all other approaches are simply theories and redundant. If the result is true, then there is no reason for further study, dispute or controversy. If astrology works, this is enough for us and should be sufficient at least for all astrologers who claim to do advisory work. If astrology works, we must thank God that we have it and have inherited it from our ancestors. Because, if astrology weren’t there, we would probably have been forced to invent it!

Jupiter in Capricorn and its impact for 2020

Jupiter in Capricorn and its impact for 2020

On December 2nd one of the “big guys” of our solar system changes its sign. It enters into Capricorn. As a position, Jupiter in Capricorn is not traditionally in its best. Unlike the position in Sagittarius in which it acts freely and without obstacles, Jupiter in Capricorn is required to comply with a series of procedures and the letter of the law.

Supposing, Jupiter is a symbol for investors for example, investors, usually, feel limited by such bureaucracies. If we consider it a symbol for management, it also makes managers put too much emphasis on succession order and the compliance with the rules of hierarchy, rather than to whether what the employees are actually saying.

The result is the short circulation of free expression and gains for those who do well with maintaining formalities.

The ingress of Jupiter into Capricorn for the coordinates of New York (New York picked as an important global center), places in the 9th house but near the cusp of the 10th house. In trine to Uranus in the 1st house, this position may foretell fortune for a more conservative way of thinking, under the condition of adopting a mild radicalization. In Greece for example our new conservative prime minister, appears to be quite a lover of pets and is willing to bring quite progressive laws for animal protection (protection of nature and veganism is a thing for Uranus in Taurus).

Reform in legislation (9th house) regarding Uranus in Taurus issues could also be anticipated, although this reform will be mild, as Jupiter also is, in the position of its fall. Judges taking initiatives in the direction of supporting Uranus in Taurus issues could also be foretold and some of them gaining also public exposure (Jupiter near the 10th house cusp).

Apart from this trine, however, Jupiter does not form any other important aspects in the ingress chart, so there is a question how important its influence will finally be.

Generally, as Capricorn also symbolizes administration and upper class, benefits might come to those who have transactions with the public sector, who undertake public projects, who seek public employment or cooperation with it. Similarly, benefits will come to those who are related to people of higher financial condition who have a position in the state or in a public office.

For those who are self employed, a reorientation of their customer base towards wealthier buyers is maybe necessary. Maybe their clients need to be fewer but with more money (Jupiter in Aquarius however will reverse this trend). Socializing in the upper class and direct marketing methods instead of addressing to a lot of people is perhaps necessary.

The signs that benefit this year from Jupiter are mostly the Earth signs. The slogan of Jupiter in this position is work with no questions asked and these signs seem more suitable to implement it.

Emotions and creativity are not Jupiter’s forte in this position, so this is not a very good year for original creators (again this will be a thing for Jupiter in Aquarius). On the contrary, it is a year that you can associate with factors of the establishment at your work and try to gain their support.

Important dates in the period of Jupiter in Capricorn:

 December 11 until December 20 a trine to Uranus in Taurus in 1 – 3 degrees of Capricorn (1 degree orb assumed)
 December 27 a conjunction of Sun to Jupiter in 5 degrees of Capricorn
 January 2nd a conjunction of Mercury to Jupiter in the 7th degree of Capricorn
 January 15 Jupiter enters the 2nd decan of Capricorn
 March 3 Jupiter enters the 3rd decan of Capricorn
 February 11 until March 4 a sextile to Neptune in 17 -20 degrees of Capricorn (1 degree orb assumed)
 March 19 a conjunction of Mars to Jupiter in 22  degrees of Capricorn
 March 24 to April 16 a conjunction of Jupiter to Pluto in 23 – 25 degrees of Capricorn (1 degree orb assumed)
 May 13 to May 15 Jupiter retrogrades in 27 degrees of Capricorn, very close but not exactly on the exact exaltation of Mars
 March 24 to May 24 Jupiter remains within 0:30 degree orbit of Saturn/Pluto midpoint (those who gain from general poverty or coordinate tough economic measures)
 June 17 to July 10 the conjunction of Jupiter and Pluto repeats itself from 25 to 22 degrees of Capricorn, in retrograde motion (1 degree orb assumed).
 July 18 to August 13 Jupiter forms a sextile again, to Neptune, between 21 and 19 degrees of Capricorn (1 degree orb assumed)
 August 2, Jupiter returns retrograde to the 2nd decan of Capricorn
 August 1 to 30/8, Pluto remains within 0:30 degree orbit of Jupiter/Saturn midpoint (investments postponed until expectations of important players are fulfilled, enormous financial investments, banks playing a role as reconstruction players)
 September 12 to September 14 Jupiter turns direct in 17 degrees of Capricorn
 October 2 to October 25 Jupiter repeats its sextile to Neptune between 17 and 18 degrees of Capricorn (1 degree orb assumed)
 At the same time the aspect of Pluto to Jupiter/Saturn midpoint is repeated
 November 1 to November 20 the conjunction of Jupiter and Pluto between 22 and 24 degrees of Capricorn is repeated
 November 27 to December 6 the aspect of Jupiter to Saturn/Pluto midpoint is repeated
 December 13 to December 25, a conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn takes place between 27 degrees of Capricorn and 1 degree of Aquarius ( the exact conjunction is at 00:29 of Aquarius)

The sextile of Jupiter to Neptune in the above aspects might mean a significant contribution and participation of the public services (Jupiter in Capricorn) in refugee management issues (Neptune in Pisces).

The conjunction of Jupiter and Pluto might mean an inflow of large funds; in combination to the midpoints that we mentioned, however, it refers us to an emergence of a powerful control factor in economics, maybe a powerful minister of finance, a new World Bank like institution or a super fund. Super investments, can also be within this frame.

Traditionally old cultures like Egypt, China, India, Greece, etc, are favored by Capricorn, thus we could see an increase of role for such cultures in the global events.

Thank you for your attention