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ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1. Using PMHoro ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
PM Horoscope is a Planetary Position calculator. Given a date and time, PM
Horoscope finds the Geocentric Longitude and Latitude for the Sun, Moon, and
the planets.
To make a Planetary Calculation you must first select the Run menu from the
Action Bar, then select the Enter Data pull-down item. Use the combo boxes and
spin buttons in the Entry Box to set the Date and Time. Use the Coarse and Fine
sliders to set Longitude and Latitude, and set the East and South check boxes
if the location is in one of those hemispheres, then press the Accept Button to
accept the settings and dismiss the Entry Box.
After the Main Window is again exposed, its client area will show a message
indicating pending calculations. At this point, select the Run menu again,
followed by the Calculate pull-down item.
Output, for the first release, consisted of a list of Planetary Geocentric
Longitudes in Zodiacal Notation followed by Geocentric Latitudes. The
convention is as follows:
<Degree><Sign><Minute><Second> for Sun and Moon and
<Degree><Sign><Minute.Deciminute> for the Planets
This release has added a circular wheel to graph the Zodiacal positions of the
planets, drawing color-coded Aspect lines where applicable, and a notebook
providing additional information, including another circular wheel to graph the
positions of planets in Houses.
A Very Short Tutorial in Astrology
If you have access to a bookstore with an Astrological book section, that would
be the best way to enjoy PM Horoscope. Following is a short description of the
meaning of each planet and sign, followed by the aspects between planets.
Planets
The Sun
The Sun is so important that the pop-astrological publications rely on it
almost exlusively. The Sun represents the underlying purpose in life, and the
conscious will. The Sun rules the sign Leo, being connected with pride and the
masculine principle.
The Moon
The Moon represents the habits and the subconscious, as well as the emotional
makeup of an individual. The Moon rules the sign Cancer, being connected with
nurturing, needs, and the feminine principle.
Mercury
Mercury represents the basic, everyday mental processes, as well as
communication. Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo, being the questioning and
analytical signs, and is connected with the child principle.
Venus
Venus represents the appreciation of beauty and the enjoyment of nice things.
Venus rules Taurus and Libra, and, like the Moon, is connected with the
feminine principle.
Mars
Mars represents action, initiative and aggression. Mars rules Aries, and
co-rules Scorpio. Like the Sun, Mars is connected with the masculine principle.
Jupiter
Jupiter is connected with expansion and good fortune. Jupiter rules
Sagittarius, and co-rules Pisces.
Saturn
Saturn is connected with authority and establishment, as well as
character-building experience, such as hard work and hard times. Saturn rules
Capricorn and co-rules Aquarius.
Uranus
Uranus is connected with all things abrupt and disruptive ; all the surprises
and mishaps. Uranus rules Aquarius, and is connected also with genius and
computers.
Neptune
Neptune is connected with escape, illusion, and mysticism. Neptune rules the
sign Pisces.
Pluto
Pluto, the last to be discovered, rules Scorpio. Pluto is connected with
coercion, vast explosive power, and transformation through some form of death.
Signs
Aries
Aries, a Cardinal Fire sign, is impulsive, energetic, and enthusiastic.
Strongly Aries natives are known for their raw energy, and less for their
patience or judgement.
Taurus
Taurus, a Fixed Earth sign, is in its raw state rather lumbering and peaceful,
loving luxuries and all the finer material things in life. Strongly Taurean
natives are known for their patience and stubbornness.
Gemini
Gemini, a Mutable Air sign, is light and childlike. Gemini asks many questions
and likes to learn, as well as laugh.
Cancer
Cancer, a Cardinal Water sign, is the mothering, sometimes smothering, sign.
Ruled by the Moon, Cancer is concerned with security and the home.
Leo
Leo, a Fixed Fire sign, is the proud father, the creative, the performer, ruled
by the Sun. Leo wants to be the center of attraction, and to be as far as
possible above all the meaner aspects of life.
Virgo
Virgo, a Mutable Earth sign, is practical and analytical. Virgo is concerned
with all the unglamorous aspects of day-to-day life.
Libra
Libra is a Cardinal Air sign. Libra is concerned with balance, and equal time
given to both points of view. Ruled by Venus, Libra is also concerned with
aesthetics and is comfortable only in pleasant surroundings.
Scorpio
Scorpio is a Fixed Water sign. Scorpio is concerned with depth and passion, as
well as control and penetration into the dark reaches of life.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius, a Mutable Fire sign, is philosophical and cheery. Sagittarius,
ruled by Jupiter, is optimistic and religious.
Capricorn
Capricorn is a Cardinal Earth sign, ruled by Saturn. Capricorn is concerned
with ambition and struggle, and has a hard, cold view of the world.
Aquarius
Aquarius, a Fixed Air sign, is concerned with change. Ruled by Uranus, Aquarius
often has very original ideas and new points of view.
Pisces
Pisces is a Mutable Water sign. Pisces is concerned with compassion, empathy,
and all things hidden. Ruled by Neptune, Pisces enjoys escape into mysticism
and meditation.
Planetary Aspects
When you choose to Graph the Planets, you will notice red and green lines drawn
through the middle of the circle, connecting certain pairs of planets. These
are:
Conjunction Planets close to each other, signifying Focus
Sextile Planets at 60 degrees, signifying Harmony and
Opportunity
Square Planets at right angles, signifying Interference
Trine Planets at 120 degrees, signifying Cooperation and
Easy Results
Opposition Planets opposite, signifying Conflict
The Orb Adjustment
While viewing the Aspects, you may narrow the allowance of error by setting the
Orb, so that only those close to a particular aspect arc are considered.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2. Display of Results ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Main Window client area contains the Geocentric Longitudes and Latitudes
last calculated. To make new calculations you must first select Run-Enter Data
and fill out the Date, Time, and Time Zone, then select Run-Calculate to update
the Main Window Coordinate display.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2.1. Graphing the Planets ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This menu choice opens a square window with planetary positions arranged
graphically around a circle.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2.2. General Use ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
PM Horoscope calculates the Sun, Moon, and planets for the date and time you
enter.
Selecting Enter Data from the Run menu opens the Entry dialog, where you set
date and time with spin buttons.
Selecting Calculate initiates calculation of the planets from the last entry
made.
Release 1.0 now includes a graphic wheel, so you may see the actual planetary
positions in the Zodiac.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2.3. Aspect Setting ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set the Aspect Orb with the slider.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3. Setting Birth Time and Place ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set the Date using the Month combo box, and the Day, Century, and Year spin
buttons. Set the Time Zone using the Time Zone combo box. Each Coordinate,
Longitude and Latitude, is set by a pair of sliders, Coarse and Fine. The East
checkbox negates the Longitude, and the South checkbox negates the Latitude.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4. Graphic Wheel ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This Wheel Graph was added at Release 1.0. The Wheel graph is known in
astrology as the Aries Wheel or the Natural Wheel. The rim is labeled at 30
degree intervals with the hieroglyphs of the Signs of the Zodiac. Inside the
rim are the Planet hieroglyphs, placed as they occurred in the Zodiac for the
date and time given.
When sizing this window you will find that below a minimum diameter the wheel
stops shrinking. The lines inside the circle mark the Planetary Aspects.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5. Book ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Houses
For those interested in casting a Horoscope, the Houses page offers a few
choices of House System, beginning with the ever-popular Placidus House System.
The Koch House System is also popular among certain groups of modern
astrologers.
Helio Coords
For those more interested in the workings of the Solar System, as well as
certain astrological researchers, the Helio Coords page gives a list of
Heliocentric Coordinates: Longitude, Latitude, and Radius (distance from the
Sun). In this Release, the Moon is set equal to the Earth, since the Lunar
orbital radius of 240 thousand miles results in only negligible variations in
Heliocentric position.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 6. Messages ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Messages
MBxCalcPend Calculate new planets now?
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 6.1. MBxCalcPend ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
MBxCalcPend
MBxCalcPend Calculate new planets now?
Calculations are pending from the entered data