LAST TIME: I explained the difference between Placidus Houses (the system most Western Astrologers use) and Whole Sign Houses (which a smaller but growing number of Western Astrologers use). This time, I’m going to show you the difference between how they work with a specific example, that of George Lucas (born May 14 1944, 5:40…

AT writes: “I know you use whole house astrology (not sure on my terminology) and using it that way, my Mars would be in my 12th house, but if used the other way Mars is in my first, right? But Mars in Scorpio in my first house doesn’t seem right to me. So I don’t…

Okay, I admit it: I picked the title for this entry because it’s a lot more exciting sounding than “Derivative Houses: An Under-Appreciated Astrological Technique.” But if you are learning astrology, the Derivative Houses Technique really is a great way to bring depth to your understanding of a birth chart, and demonstrates just how much…

(Every once in a while I’ll be using my space here to answer questions from readers about astrology. Wondering what the next few months hold in store for you? Write me with your date, time, and place of birth — and send you a free sneak preview!)   The birth chart has twelve houses, and…

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