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◆關於太陽弧推運法
By Frank Piechoski

Solar arc directions are an extremely useful tool for the practicing astrologer. They are a viable alternative to other methods of symbolic movement of the natal chart, such as secondary progressions. Ease and effectiveness of use are two key reasons that I use Solar Arc Directions as my main means of forecasting, along with triggers from transiting planets.
To put it simply, a Solar Arc is the angular distance between the natal Sun and the secondary progressed Sun. The secondary progressed Sun is simply taking the position of the sun at birth and symbolically counting forward one day in the ephemeris for each year of life, then taking the new position of the Sun for the desired year as the progressed sun.
In Solar Arc Directions, the Sun is first progressed as in a secondary progression, then the position of the natal Sun is subtracted from it. This number or Arc is then added to all of the bodies and sensitive points of the natal chart, then the Arced placements are compared to the natal placements and exact aspects are noted.
With Solar Arc Directions, the movement of all the planets and points are approximately 1 degree per year, with slight variations depending on the season of the year in which the subject is born. This is what makes them so easy to use.
If you want to see where a particular point is arcing to in your natal chart, you can just take your age, and add that number of degrees to the natal placement and that is where, approximately, the point has arced to. For example, if you have Mars at 0 degrees Aries in your natal chart, at age 25, Mars would be, by Solar Arc Direction, at 25 degrees Aries.
Using this method, you can also look at a chart quickly and see what years were important in clients life. To do this, simply look for planets in the 12th, 3rd, 6th and 9th houses and count how many degrees those planets are from the next angle, and that is an important age.
As a personal example, I have Jupiter in the 12th house in 27 degrees of Sagittarius... and my ascendant is at 13 Capricorn. Subtract the difference between the two and you come up with 16. With Jupiter arcing to the ascendant at that age, would expect a change for the better in personal appearance, a measure of success, and since it is a Capricorn Ascendant with Saturn conjunct it, an increase in public visibility with Jupiter making the Saturnian Ascendant more sociable.
At age 16, I began my career as an actor, began seriously studying astrology, grew 8 inches in height, and greatly expanded my social circle. At the end of that year, as Jupiter hit my Saturn, my mother passed away and I became much more independent. If you don't use Solar Arc Directions already, take a look you own charts or those of your friends, family or clients to find the same kind of correlations. You should then be convinced of the efficacy of Solar Arc Directions.
Again, the easy way to check for important Solar Arc Directions is to look for any planets in the 12th, 3rd, 6th or 9th house, subtract the number of degrees they are away from the angle and take that number as your age, giving six months orb on either side. Take the nature of that planet and the angle it will contact at that age and see if the description fits. If you have no planets in those houses, check planets in the 1st, 4th, 7th and 10th and arc the previous angle to them. If you still have nothing to direct (highly unlikely) do it with two planets that have 15-30 degrees of separation between them and use them to find a good arc example.
After you have looked at the simple method for determining important Solar Arc Directions, it's time to delve a bit deeper. Although the degree-for-a-year method I showed you above can be very easy to do right from the natal chart, for older subjects it becomes impractical. This is not only because as the subject gets older it is harder to see the arcs, but because the Sun does not move exactly 1 degree per day, but varies in speed due to season. By the age of 45 or so, the variance can be as much as 3 degrees/years, so we do need to be more accurate with older subjects. You can do the calculations by hand, which is tedious, or you can do as I do and have a computer calculate the directions for you.
I use Matrix Blue Star to calculate the Solar Arc Directions and assemble them on a printed "hit list", which gives me the directed and receiving point, as well as the aspect formed and the date/time. Most other high-quality astrology calculation programs will be capable of this also. The date is important, but the time can be disregarded because we will take the date and use a six-month orb or either side of the given date on the hit list.
In most charts, there will be not more than a few Solar Arc Directions between planets and other major points in the chart for each year. So, how do we form a full picture using only 2 or 3 aspects? Well, there are a few ways.
Though the Solar Arc Directions to the planets and angles are very important and should be looked at first, one can also add in transits of the slower moving planets. Another method that I use in addition to the transits, and that is Solar Arc Directions to midpoints of significant chart factors. The discussion of midpoints is outside the scope of this article. If you would like more information on midpoints I suggest "Working with Astrology" by Charles Harvey and Michael Harding or "The Combination of Stellar Influences" by Reinhold Ebertin.
The aspects that I use when looking at Solar Arc Directions are the Hard aspects, that is those that are multiples of 45 degrees. These aspects are the conjunction (0deg), Semi-square (45deg), Square (90deg),Sesquiquadrate (135deg) and the Opposition (180deg). I use these aspects because I feel that they deal mostly with manifestation, while the other aspects are more inward directed. You may use whatever aspects you choose, but I suggest you try using only the hard aspects as an experiment. You might be impressed by how they show actual manifestation rather than more internal processes. I try to make my astrology very practical, so when doing forecasts, I use those methods that will give the best results to my clients, and the hard aspects seem to be more "concrete" for me.
Now let's move on to a few practical examples. The conventions here will be that the Arcing planet or point will be prefixed by "d" for solar arc direction and the receiving planet will have no prefix. The arcing planet or point will be first in order, followed by the planet or point receiving the aspect. The "=" sign will signify that some hard aspect is formed by the arcing point to the receiving point. I will not specify which most times, but will occasionally point up when it is a conjunction (CNJ) for emphasis.
The other abbreviations I will use follow: SU=Sun, MO=Moon, ME=Mercury, VE=Venus, MA=Mars, JU=Jupiter, SA=Saturn, UR=Uranus, NE=Neptune, PL=Pluto, NN=North Node of the Moon, A=Ascendant, M=Midheaven, PF=Part of Fortune. Now, now the first chart I'd like to look at in our examples is that of O.J. Simpson. In the Summer of 1994, O.J. reached his "Solar arc Mid-life crisis." That is when the Solar Arc equals 45 degrees, making all his planets in hard aspect to their natal position. This happens to everyone around ages 45-48 or so. In addition to all his natal planets = their own position, O.J. also had dUR=SA in 1994/95. UR=SA is the breakdown of old structures, suddenly and with great surprise. Conflicts with authority and power structures are also indicated. In late 1995, O.J. has dJU=M, dVE=JU and in early 1996, O.J. has dNE=A, dNN=SU, dSA=MO and dMO=PL.
We can see from these directions that O.J. went through, and is still going through a powerful time in his life. The abundance of fortunate aspects at the time of his acquittal are telling, but now that the trial is over, O.J. still has powerful issues to resolve with himself and the public. NE, NN, SA and PL aspecting his personal points will prove to be a huge test for O.J. in this post-trial year.
Another "Solar Arc mid-life crisis" to look at is Prince Charles, who had his in 1993. Accompanying this was both dUR=JU and dJU=UR, representing his freedom from a loveless marriage perhaps. His Arcs for 1996 are dM=VE and dVE=SA. Perhaps he will get that divorce.
His mother, Queen Elizabeth II, also has some interesting arcs to look at. In 1995, She had dJU=VE, dSU=NE, dVE=MA, dNE=VE, dNN=MO. With Neptune involved in the Arcs, we can see a degree of illness, disillusionment and confusion, and the Venus/Mars component shows her meddling in Charles and Diana's marriage. I see her staying strong and resolute through early 1996 with dJU=SU (CNJ), but beginning to weaken toward the end of the year and in 1997 with dVE=NE, dMA=VE, NE=SU and NE=SU. 1997 may see the passing of the throne to other hands.
Staying "across the pond" we can look at Margret Thatcher, who was unexpectedly driven form the office of Prime Minister of Great Britain in November of 1990. At that time dME=SA, dSA=M, and dSA=SU were all active, showing a quick fall from power.
Yet another "Solar Arc midlife crisis" is the state of Israel, which had its 45 degree arc in 1995. This was accompanied by dME=M, dJU=PL, dPL=JU and dM=ME. Here we can see the peace talks process and the fundamental changes in the state of Israel, as well as the assassination of it's leader. A key year to watch in Israel's future is 2005, when dMA=A(CNJ). This configuration shows physical danger to the body and can signify a war.
The last examples That I would like to give on Solar Arc Directions is a short look at some of the major players of the Gulf War of 1990/1991. At the time of the invasion from Iraq, Kuwait was undergoing it's Saturn Return. The main solar arcs at were: dMO=SU, dMO=A, dSA=MO and dJU=PL. These show a restriction of the population by force.
Iraq's Arcs include dA=MA, dSA=M, dMA=NN, and SU=JU. After successful war and occupation of Kuwait (dA=MA) Iraq was driven out of Kuwait by superior forces (dSA=M, dMA=NN). But for all the talk about the coalition's great victory, Saddam Hussein was able to retain his power and quash two rebellions against his rule immediately after the war (dSU=JU) (Hussein himself had dNE=SU early in the war and dMA=PL and dMA=JU after the cease fire, allowing him to stop the rebellions and retain power)
Saudi Arabia was at that time going though its 90 arc, that is everything in the Natal chart was being squared by its own arcing position. Other arcs include dMA=NN, dUR=M, dPL=ME, dME=PL and dMO=MA clearly showing their involvement in the war.
The USA at the time had both dSU=A and dSU=NE, showing the great victory in Kuwait and the confusion and frustration in not being able to topple Saddam Hussein. George Bush was riding high in approval ratings, as high as 98%, during and shortly after the Gulf War (dPL=JU, dMO=SU, dVE=SU). But eventually dropped drastically in the polls and lost his re-election bid. (dJU=NE, dUR=MA, dUR=PL, dNE=A.) Neptune = the Ascendant was the factor that showed not only the disillusionment of the American people with Bush, but his own disillusionment wit the way that his campaign was run and the performance of his closest aides.

I hope you can begin to make some sense of Solar Arc Directions now and that you will find them as easy to use and as accurate as I have in my practice. Remember to start using Solar Arc Directions, just start counting the number of degrees from one chart factor to another.

If you have a chart printed out, you don't even have to have an ephemeris to get started.

Enjoy experimenting with Solar Arc Directions!

★我們來看看一個簡單的例子,Utada Hikaru(宇多田光)

新聞報導說:
19歲的日本著名歌星宇多田光本月6日在她的網頁上宣布:出嫁了,她已經與34歲的攝影家紀裡谷和明結婚,不過並沒有打算舉行婚禮和擺酒。宇多田光所屬的唱片公司也証實了這一消息。據悉,二人是前年冬天在工作中相識的,然後開始交往。
宇多田生於Jan 19, 1983, New York.

假設這真的是她的生日, 那麼兩年前的冬天(2000), 她正17歲多快18歲.
她出生時的太陽位於磨羯29度3分, 這時的太陽大約一天走1度多一點點,所以18歲時, 太陽則走到寶瓶17度多一點, 正巧, 她出生時的金星就在17度半的位置.
術語寫成SA日=金,
代表這時的焦點重心(太陽)在愉悅的事件上, oops! 她戀愛了!
如果你再把流年星掃一下, 怎麼正麼巧, 流年(transit)天王星剛好也在本命金星上耶!
tr.天=金
事實上, 流年天王星正在逆行, 小光本人正與前任男友分手.
這年有戀愛的事, 是不是在星體上很容易的看出來!

再看看現在吧!
她今年19歲又8個多月(快20歲), 把本命盤的金星寶瓶17度29分加上(20度)=雙魚7度25分,
怎麼正麼巧, 小光本命盤的天王星正好在射手7度51分, 剛好與Solar Arc金星90度
術語寫成SA金=天王
所以身為占星家的你聽到小光宣布結婚, 我想你大概不會感到驚訝吧!

 太陽弧(Solar Arcs)推運法是由十九世紀的英國占星師Simmonite所提出,他主張:太陽每日在黃道實際移動的弧度(大約是一度),就相當於一年。但要注意的是,太陽在冬季的移動速度比較快,大約是一度一分(摩羯座);在夏季的移動速度比較慢,大約是零點五十七分(巨蟹座)。因此,這些誤差值大約在三十年前後,會累積到一度。因此,太陽弧就是心境太陽(progressed sun)和本命太陽之間的度數差。

 然後,我們就把心境太陽推進的弧度(二十五歲就大約是二十五度)加到其他行星和四大軸點上面,並且開始察看太陽弧盤的行星和四大軸點與本命盤的行星和四大軸點是否有形成相位。

 在本世紀初,天王星學派的創始者Alfred Witte和宇宙生物學派的創始者Rheinhold Ebertin把太陽弧理論和中點理論相結合。因此,太陽弧推運法所注重的相位是由四分律(four harmonic)主管的零度、四十五度、九十度、一百三十五度和一百八十度等衝突相位。因為,和諧相位只會使事情保持不變,衝突相位才有使事情發生的力量。此外,太陽弧相位著重的宮位是太陽弧行星所統治的宮位,次要的是太陽弧行星的本命盤宮位,最後則是本命盤行星的宮位串連。
 也就是說,太陽弧行星進入本命盤的哪一宮位並不重要。還有,太陽弧相位若是零度,太陽弧行星對本命盤行星影響力的關鍵字是「結合、相會或聚焦」;太陽弧相位若是四十五、九十或一三五度,太陽弧行星對本命盤行星影響力的關鍵字是「攪動、再調適或驅策發展」;太陽弧相位若是一百八十度,太陽弧行星對本命盤行星影響力的關鍵字是「充分曝光和察覺、對質和挑戰或補償作用」。

 一般來說,我們先要(1)注意第十二、九、六或三宮是否有行星,以及這些行星會在增加多少太陽弧度(相當於多少歲)時,和四大軸點合相。如果變動宮沒有行星,我們也可(2)注意第一、四、七、十宮是否有行星,以及四大軸點會在增加多少太陽弧度(相當於多少歲)時,和這些行星合相。接下來,我們也可(3)注意行星間距在十五度到三十度之間者。而且,占星師經常用這三點注意事項,來幫人校正出生時間。
 我們也要注意太陽弧行星是否有與本命盤行星之間的中點形成相位。不過,我們要注意的是太陽弧行星若是與中點等式的本命盤行星相同,如SA Mars = Mars/Neptune,就無重大意義。

 當我們列出太陽弧相位後,再找出相關的中點相位和流年外行星相位,就可找出最可能發生的事件狀況。比如說,有位女性個案在九個月前流年天王星進入第七宮時,捲入一段令她很痛苦的情感關係。基本上,我們可以從(1)本命盤金星和天頂的中點受到太陽弧土星的衝擊,看到她因公事繁忙,而有四個月的時間,都只能和對方通一下電話而已。(2)本命盤冥王星同時受到太陽弧火星和流年土星的衝擊,看出她有投入一些激烈的情感,並且會覺得她的付出和努力得不到應有的回報,而產生攻擊對方的火氣。當四個月電話聯絡期結束後,她第一次和對方碰面時,覺得很滿意。第二次碰面時,她突然說出一些不滿和抱怨的話,這位男士感到她又要掀起滔天大浪,就當場走人。然後,兩人關係就正式破裂和結束。

六月份:SA Mc=Mecury/Uranus , SA Saturn=Venus/Mc
Tr Saturn  Pluto
七月份:SA Moon=Neptune/Asc , SA Uranus=Mars/Pluto
SA Mc=Jupiter/Pluto , SA Nars=Pluto
Tr Uranus  Mecury
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