#036 The Wheel of the Horoscope

During this week’s episode I talk about the wheel of the horoscope and cover some aspects which are very quick to identify and interpret, based on where planets are located in the chart.

The chart can be broken up into hemispheres, horizons and quadrants which can reveal a lot about how we view the world and how we interact with the world around us.

I decided not to interpret any subscriber charts this week and ask you to observe which planets you have in certain sectors of your chart, and whether you agree with some of the points made during the episode – If you do, let me know by getting in touch with me!

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The Wheel of the Horoscope

The Pillars of the Horoscope: The AC–DC and the MC–IC Axes

AC–DC: The Relationship Axis

The Rising (AC) and Setting signs (DC) on the natal chart are an intrinsic and major detail which are time and location sensitive, hence the importance that your birth time is accurate.

As an Axis, the sign and degrees of the AC–DC will be exactly opposite and work together. When one side is affected, the other is, too! this also applies to the MC–IC axis (see below).

The Ascendant is the moment of birth, our entry into the world, our personality, personal experience and self. The zodiac sign rising over the Eastern horizon colours our entire outlook and perspective of this area of the chart.

The sign setting on the Western horizon (DC) is the opposite of the self, and represents our relationships with others inclusive of romantic, platonic, professional and familial connections.

Above and Below the Horizon

Planets above the horizon in the natal chart are considered diurnal meaning they are exposed by daylight and carry an essence of “what you see is what you get”.

Planets below the horizon are considered nocturnal and concealed by a lack of light. This area of the chart and planets residing within are considered more private and personal, carrying an essence that “there’s more than meets the eye” about the individual.

Above the Horizon - Diurnal — Above the horizon – Diurnal

Below the Horizon - Nocturnal — Below the horizon – Nocturnal

MC–IC: The Parental Axis

This axis is also time and location sensitive and reveals a variety of things including our parental relationships, our past experiences and future aspirations, and our ambitions and goals based on our upbringing and family attitudes towards success and achievement.

The Medium Coeli (MC) is the highest point of intersection between the meridian and the ecliptic and should not be confused with the zenith. As with every axis, the complete zodiac traverses the Medium Coeli once over a one-day period.

The literal translation of Medium Coeli (abbreviation: MC, Latin for: middle of sky) is Midheaven. The Medium Coeli’s opposite is the Imum Coeli (Latin for: deepest of sky).

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The Midheaven (MC) describes the most public area of the chart and indicates our aspirations, ambitions and role models. It is the point where we leave the comfort, privacy and security of the Immum Coeli (IC) and prioritise our professional goals and vocation.

The Eastern and Western Hemispheres

East side of the chart — Lots of planets on the Eastern hemisphere (left) of the chart indicate self-motivated action-oriented individuals who operate with a sense of free-will

West side of the chart — Lots of planets on the Western hemisphere (right) of the chart indicate receptive, other-person-oriented individuals, who experience fated interactions

The Four Quadrants

When divided into four, the zodiac is split into quadrants which signify stages of development throughout life. It also gives an indication of the essence of the planetary placements/zodiac signs of each quadrant.

Quadrant 1: The early life stages where we are ego-centric, developing our personality and learning about the world around us. Early socialising with siblings, learning about a sense of individuality through interaction. From birth to school age.

Quadrant 2: A graduation from immaturity to standing on our own two feet. Security, individual gifts and talents, wellness and daily rituals, routine and assignments, including familiar faces and colleagues we meet through our routines and work. From late school age to going out into the world of work.

Quadrant 3: The life stage where we work with others, build relationships and grow through our connections with others, and seek deeper meaning. Often to achieve personal goals, aspirations, and beliefs, having families of our own, amassing wealth and navigating the trials of adulthood.

Quadrant 4: Where our personal goals are fulfilled and we desire to leave a legacy. A sense of maturity, rich with the experience of previous life stages, ready to leave our mark on the world and leave it in a better place than we find it, before we feel ready (or not) to leave the earthly plane.