Xeno
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Astrological Houses
Astrological houses are the division of the celestial sphere into 12 sectors in chronological order. This determines a time cycle that is individual for each person depending on their birth time. However, like the zodiac and aspects, traditional house systems have their limitations.
Astrologer:
But the Placidus and Koch house systems have been tested by centuries of astrological practice!
Skeptic:
And what about the fact that they cannot be calculated at polar latitudes, let alone beyond Earth?
Author:
That is why Postmodern Astrology offers a universal solution – an equal house system from the MC.
Why do we need a house system?
The answer is unequivocal — a house system is necessary. In our concept, time and its cyclicality play a fundamental role. The house system, being directly related to the Earth's rotation around its axis, is essentially another type of time cycle, reflecting the daily rhythm of our lives.
What are the limitations of traditional house systems?
Many popular house systems, such as Placidus, Koch, and the like, have significant limitations. The main drawback is their incorrect operation near the Earth's poles. There, the uneven division of houses leads to distortions, and in some cases, the calculation simply becomes impossible. These systems critically depend on the calculation of the Ascendant (rising sign), which makes them inextricably linked to the geography of the Earth.
This dependence on terrestrial coordinates creates a serious problem: such systems are completely inapplicable in outer space and even on other celestial bodies, for example, on the Moon, where one hemisphere is constantly facing the Earth. For example, the Placidus or Koch house systems, the most common in modern Western astrology, are not defined for locations within the North and South polar circles (latitudes above 66°33′). The reason is that at these latitudes, some degrees of the ecliptic never cross the horizon line, and therefore planets falling into these degrees cannot be correctly assigned to any house based on the mathematical principles of these systems. A similar problem exists for other systems based on the horizon.
Universality as a criterion of truth
A truly correct astrological theory must maintain its applicability regardless of the observation point in the Solar System. We have already accepted this principle when discussing the nature of the zodiac, and it fully applies to the house system.
The main reference point in the Solar System is the Sun itself. The house system makes sense on planets that have their own cycle of rotation around their axis, which leads to the change of day and night. Therefore, the only logically consistent and universal approach is an equal house system from the Midheaven (MC). Unlike systems that rely on the Ascendant, which is determined by the intersection of the ecliptic with the local horizon, the MC is the highest point of the ecliptic at a given moment in time. This makes the MC a much more stable and universally applicable reference point.
In terms of interpretation, houses indicate a subjective focus of attention, in contrast to the signs of the zodiac, which indicate the natural course of time.
Advantages of the equal house system from MC
In the equal house system from MC, the celestial sphere is divided into 12 equal sectors of 30 degrees, starting from the meridian corresponding to the MC. This system has a number of significant advantages:
Independence from geographical latitude:
it works correctly at any latitude on Earth, including polar regions, where traditional systems are useless.
Applicability beyond Earth:
it can be used on any planet or satellite that has a period of rotation, which makes it relevant for future space exploration and extraterrestrial colonizations.
Simplicity and logic:
the equal division of houses provides a straightforward and unambiguous interpretation of the position of planets in the houses.
What is the role of the topographical Ascendant?
In my opinion, the Ascendant point can be considered as an additional layer of information. After all, it is a real astronomical point, closely related to the circadian rhythms of a person and the sunrise in a specific place.
Astrologer:
In principle, I have no serious objections. In classical astrology, there are quite a few supporters of equal house systems, and you allow for the consideration of the topographical ascendant.
Author:
That is why the equal house system from MC becomes the universal tool that allows us to consistently apply the principles of Postmodern Astrology at any point in the Solar System.
Skeptic:
Ok. Let's cross off the point about the impossibility of geographical calculation from the list of claims.