Cicero - Self Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition_Part 01

254 SELF-INmATION INIO THE GoLDEN DAWN l'RAomoN
This difficult yet challenging aspect calls for a change in attitude and old
familiar routines. Itsignifies a necessity to adjust to the conditions dictated by the
Planets and the houses involved.
SEXTILE
Angle: 60 0 Orb: 50
Cons~ered:Favorable
Key word: OPPORTUNITY
A sextile occurs when two Planets are 60 degrees (two Signs) apart. This aspect
characterizes Signs that are of the same elemental "gender": active/positive Signs
or passive/negative Signs.(Water and Earth Signs can sextile each other-Air and
Fire Signs can do the same.)
The sextile promotes compatibility, affliation, communication, andexchange
of understanding and expression between two Planets. Itencourages a blending and
integration between the Planetary energies resulting in cooperation. However, these
qualities mustbe actively and consciously engaged in order to benefit from them.
SEMI-SEXTILE
Angle: 30 0 Orb: 1 0
Considered: Favorable
Key word: SUPPORT
A semi-sextile occurs when two Planets are 30 degrees (one Sign) apart. This
aspect is of mixed quality-it is rhythmically favorable, yet it involves Planets
located in inharmonious Signs. The two Planets will support each other in an
external sense, but will not share any true inner communication. This aspect is
not considered to be very strong.e
Erecting a Natal Chart
Once the student has committed to memory the astrological basics given in the previous
chapters concerning the Signs, the Planets, the houses, and the aspects, the
next step is to erect a birthchart. Toaccomplish this, the student will need to obtain
certain natal information and additional books to aid in the mathematical calculations.
For the purpose of this study course, we recommend that the reader beginby
figuring out his/her own natal chart.
One essential fact that can never be overstated is the importance of keeping
a written record of all your horoscope calculations. Of course the student
should keep a record of all magical workings, meditations, grade work, and the
like, but for accurate chart casting this is imperative.
Time ofBirth:
It is important to know the exact time of birth. A copy of your Birth Certificate
which canbe found on file at the State Board of Health is the most accurate record
of this. Other sources include baby books, hospital records or possibly the family
Bible. A written record should always be sought out, if possible.