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- ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1. Using PMHoro ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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:
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- <Degree><Sign><Minute><Second> for Sun and Moon and
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- <Degree><Sign><Minute.Deciminute> for the Planets
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- 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.
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- A Very Short Tutorial in Astrology
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- 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.
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- Planets
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- The Sun
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- 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.
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- The Moon
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- 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.
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- Mercury
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- 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.
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- Venus
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- 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.
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- Mars
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- Mars represents action, initiative and aggression. Mars rules Aries, and
- co-rules Scorpio. Like the Sun, Mars is connected with the masculine principle.
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- Jupiter
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- Jupiter is connected with expansion and good fortune. Jupiter rules
- Sagittarius, and co-rules Pisces.
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- Saturn
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- 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.
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- Uranus
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- 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.
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- Neptune
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- Neptune is connected with escape, illusion, and mysticism. Neptune rules the
- sign Pisces.
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- Pluto
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- Pluto, the last to be discovered, rules Scorpio. Pluto is connected with
- coercion, vast explosive power, and transformation through some form of death.
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- Signs
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- Aries
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- 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.
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- Taurus
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- 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.
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- Gemini
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- Gemini, a Mutable Air sign, is light and childlike. Gemini asks many questions
- and likes to learn, as well as laugh.
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- Cancer
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- Cancer, a Cardinal Water sign, is the mothering, sometimes smothering, sign.
- Ruled by the Moon, Cancer is concerned with security and the home.
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- Leo
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- 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.
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- Virgo
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- Virgo, a Mutable Earth sign, is practical and analytical. Virgo is concerned
- with all the unglamorous aspects of day-to-day life.
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- Libra
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- 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.
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- Scorpio
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- 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.
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- Sagittarius
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- Sagittarius, a Mutable Fire sign, is philosophical and cheery. Sagittarius,
- ruled by Jupiter, is optimistic and religious.
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- Capricorn
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- 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.
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- Aquarius
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- Aquarius, a Fixed Air sign, is concerned with change. Ruled by Uranus, Aquarius
- often has very original ideas and new points of view.
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- Pisces
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- 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.
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- Planetary Aspects
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- 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:
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- 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
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- The Orb Adjustment
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- 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.
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- ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2. Display of Results ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
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- 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.
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- ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2.1. Graphing the Planets ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
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- This menu choice opens a square window with planetary positions arranged
- graphically around a circle.
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- ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2.2. General Use ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
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- PM Horoscope calculates the Sun, Moon, and planets for the date and time you
- enter.
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- Selecting Enter Data from the Run menu opens the Entry dialog, where you set
- date and time with spin buttons.
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- Selecting Calculate initiates calculation of the planets from the last entry
- made.
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- Release 1.0 now includes a graphic wheel, so you may see the actual planetary
- positions in the Zodiac.
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- ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2.3. Aspect Setting ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
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- Set the Aspect Orb with the slider.
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- ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3. Setting Birth Time and Place ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
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- 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.
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- ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4. Graphic Wheel ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5. Book ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
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- Houses
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- 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.
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- Helio Coords
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- 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.
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- ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 6. Messages ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
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- Messages
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