Primary directions are an ancient predictive technique which was the mainstay of astrological forecasting for many centuries. In the hours after birth the sky continues to rotate around the earth (actually the earth rotates on its axis, causing the sky to appear to rise, culminate and set each day). As the changing positions of natal planets align with the natal positions of the points, planets and their aspects of the birth chart, “primary directions” form and can be used to forecast major events in one’s life.
Primary directions are somewhat complicated to compute by hand, but with the advent of modern computer software they are staging a comeback. Such directions are very helpful in the rectification of birth charts. This presentation is an introduction to primaries for astrologers who are relatively unfamiliar with the method but would like to learn the basics and begin to apply such directions in their work. The main focus will be on the semi-arc method of Claudius Ptolemy, though Regiomontanus’ method of implementing Ptolemy’s ideas will also be discussed. Several case examples will be given to show how useful directions can be in astrological practice.
Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023
1pm Pacific Time
Two hour Event, Via Webinar
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ABOUT OUR SPEAKER
ANTHONY LOUIS is a physician and psychiatrist. Astrology has been his avocation for more than 50 years and he has authored several books on the topic, the most recent one on the predictive techniques of William Frankland, to be published in December of 2023. He has taught courses and lectured internationally on horary and predictive astrology, and has published numerous articles in magazines such as American Astrology, The Mountain Astrologer, and The Horary Practitioner. He lives in Connecticut. His blog is at https://tonylouis.wordpress.com/
Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn from Anthony!
