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Under no circumstances should a physical rendering of the chart be
substituted for the visualized version. Since the magician is routing
all the powers of his manifest being through these symbols, such a
physical rendering would be an ideal target for an enemy looking for a
magickal link along which to attack him. The visualized chart, on the
other hand, is always within the limits of the person's extended aura
(except in the last three practices), and is therefore within his
natural "defensive perimeter". It requires no special efforts of
protection.
The aspects mentioned in point zayin should include all the divisions of
the circle by the numbers from one to twelve, and not just the
"traditional" aspects used by most astrologers. My practical experience
has been that the non-traditional aspects, dividing the circle by 5, 7,
9, 10, and 11, frequently have a stronger effect than the traditional
ones. This is particularly true of the quintiles (division by five), and
the noviles (division by nine).
In using the astrological aspects, we run into the problem of "orbs". In
practice, no two planets are ever exactly in the angular relationship of
a particular aspect at the time of birth. Therefore we have to allow a
bit of windage, and say that the aspects still operate when the planets
are some little distance from an exact aspect. This maximum distance
from exactness is the orb of the aspect.
How much distance should be allowed is a matter of controversy. As a
starting point, I would suggest that the student assign a reasonable
orb, about ten degrees, to the conjunction, and the orb of the other
aspects should get progressively smaller as the number by which the
circle is divided gets larger. The smallest aspects, based on division
by twelve, should have an orb of 1 to 1.5 degrees. But some experience
with this practice will enable the magician to determine how much orb to
allow in his own case.
The orb for aspects between natal planets and transiting planets should
always be exactly one degree, regardless of the planets or type of
aspect involved. This value is based on the experience of many
astrologers, and is as close to being fully established as anything ever
is in astrology. It should also be noted that a transit reaches its most
intense level of effect just before the aspect becomes exact, rather
than when it is exact. The effect diminishes rapidly from that point on.
The most potent point seems to be about 2 to 4 minutes of arc short of
exact aspect.
It should also be pointed out that only transits where the planet in the
sky is moving towards an exact aspect should be considered. When the
planet is moving away from an exact aspect, there is no noticeable
effect.
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