The Sidereal Chart ( Geostellar or GS ) is the basis of Hindu astrology, and is used by a growing number of Western astrologers. However, the nodal starting point of this zodiac is still a mystery, and only by much careful research has the Synetic Vernal Point (SVP) been established (the degree in the Sidereal Zodiac at which the Tropical Spring Equinox is found at a given epoch. ) This point is listed in the "Phenomena" section in the Michelsen and Rosicrucian ephemerides. Having worked to fine tolerances with this, the Fagan-Bradley version of the SVP, I am personally persuaded that it yields the correct Sidereal positions. The AYANAMSA is the degree of the Tropical Zodiac where the start of the Sidereal Zodiac is found. AYANAMSA + SVP = 360 degrees, so to find a planet or angle's GS position all you need to do is either subtract the Ayanamsa, or add the SVP.The Sidereal chart and its alignments appear once again to describe the new self - but this is a greater self, no longer ego-centred in the manner of the Tropical but one that takes its identity from the role it plays in the socio-cultural whole, for which it may be remembered, even in some cases revered. Generally this is an unselfish level of selfhood, and freedom of the will is only exercised as far as it does not interfere with the person's current duty as a member of the human family. If his or her identity is entirely founded on this contribution to the whole, duty is pleasure; but if this is all the person lives for, then private life can suffer, and important personality or karmic issues may not be tackled when they should be.
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It can be seen from this how vital it is to live consciously - and conscientiously - at all levels of our being, even when one of the several identities is bound to predominate for much of the time.
It is worth remembering that nowadays the GS planets and angles are mostly a sign behind the GT positions, so to assume that all Aries and Scorpio men, for example, are ideally suited to military life or other areas of challenge or leadership is quite, quite wrong. This is why most tests of astrology and vocation fail so miserably (and, alas, so publicly as a rule!) for in the above example only the body-self is cut out for such work, and the greater self is intended for the more sensitive pursuits of Pisces and Libra! The Taureans and Sagittarians are the ones in public life who have hidden strengths, with their Sidereal Suns in Signs of Mars. These days, the iron hand almost always comes in a velvet glove.... the wolf in sheep's clothing.
Synastry between people who work together or who are thrown together by events, should always include the Sidereal; and it is essential in work on Mundane astrology, especially events and individuals of historic significance. You will find a study of the British royal family very enlightening.
It is worth remembering that nowadays the GS planets and angles are mostly a sign behind the GT positions, so to assume that all Aries and Scorpio men, for example, are ideally suited to military life or other areas of challenge or leadership is quite, quite wrong. This is why most tests of astrology and vocation fail so miserably (and, alas, so publicly as a rule!) for in the above example only the body-self is cut out for such work, and the greater self is intended for the more sensitive pursuits of Pisces and Libra! The Taureans and Sagittarians are the ones in public life who have hidden strengths, with their Sidereal Suns in Signs of Mars. These days, the iron hand almost always comes in a velvet glove.... the wolf in sheep's clothing.
Synastry between people who work together or who are thrown together by events, should always include the Sidereal; and it is essential in work on Mundane astrology, especially events and individuals of historic significance. You will find a study of the British royal family very enlightening.
Returning to our example chart, at the sidereal level of her nativity the Queen's Sun moves back into Aries, her Moon back into Cancer. Bear in mind that these positions describe her role, and this conditions her entire life. Her role is to be Head of State. Aries - the Head. Her role is also to be mother of the nation; Cancer is the mother archetype, and this is emphasised greatly here through the alignment of Cancer Moon/Ceres to her tropical Descendant. Her status is signalled by the tropical Sun's conjunction to the sidereal IC, joined by the spiritual energies of the draconic Neptune-Mars/Jupiter on that meridian. The sidereal Aries Sun/Chiron is also angular, joining that keen mind of tropical Mercury close to the draconic Descendant. In place of sober Capricorn, Sagittarius risis - and how often have we not seen Elizabeth radiant and smiling as she moves through welcoming crowds? Mars-Neptune people have to be careful with their energy levels as they tend to peak and trough in a cycle of enthusiasm and exhaustion, but this sidereal pattern has a great deal of energy that is stabilised by Mars/Jupiter in Capricorn near her tropical Ascendant, and this must help her greatly in fulfilling her duties. The sidereal Venus in Aquarius touches tropical Mars/Jupiter; there is no doubt that even now as a woman in her eighties the love of her people keeps her going strong.