Cicero - Self Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition_Part 01

TheTheoricus Grade 265
Mark down the Planetary symbols in the appropriate Signs within the
middle circle of the chart. (The degrees and minutes of the Planets are to be found
by consulting an Ephemeris for the date of birth.)
Determine the aspects and place their symbols next to those of the appropriate
Planets in the aspect grid. Within the inner circle of the chart, draw a series of
marks opposite the marked positions of the Planets. (Do not mark the Ascendant or
MC in this manner.) If two Planets are in aspect to each other (having the correct
angle within the accepted orb), join the appropriate markings. Use lines of various
colors to join different types of aspects, for example: a black line for squares and
oppositions, a red line for trines and sextiles, and a green line for minor aspects.
(Conjunctions are so close in proximity that they do not need to be marked.)
Refer to the Ephemeris for the locations of the Lunar nodes and marktheir
positions on the middle circle. (Remember that the South Node is always directly
opposite the North Node.)
The Natal Chart is now complete and ready for interpretation. (Please note
that the house system we have used here is the Equal House system, in which all
twelve houses are of Equal size. OtherAstrologers prefer either the Placidus system or
the Koch system, in which the houses can be of various sizes. Once the student is thoroughlyfamilar
with the construction of a chart in the Equal house system, a Zodiacal
wheel that has been previously marked off into 30 0 sections may be used.je
The previous method describing the erection of a Natal chart is sufficiently
accurate for beginning student of this course. However, we have included a more
detailed method which will have increased accuracy that may be needed for more
detailed Astrological work, such as Progressed Charts, Solar Revolution Charts,
Horary Astrology and divinatory work. This second technique includes directions
for correcting the positions of the Planets-which can be especially useful in
regards to fast-moving Planets, like the Moon. The AlternateMethod for Chart Erection
which follows may seem simpler to some, more complex to others. At any
rate, we offer it here to those students who wish to obtain a more precise chart.
(Note: the Diurnal Tables of Planetary Motion can be purchased through
the American Federation of Astrologers.jc
Alternate Method for Chart Erection
(Noon-hour Ephemeris)
I. Determine BirthTime (Use Time Changes book)
1. Note Time Zone (EST, CST,MST, PST,etc.) of birth.
2. Note if Daylight Savings Time (DST) or War Time (WT) was in effect,
and if so, subtract 1 hr. from Clock Time giving Birth Time. Otherwise,
Birth Time is the same as Clock Time.
3. Note at top of worksheet whether using noon or O-hour Ephemeris.
II. Determine True Local Time (TLT) and Greenwich MeanTime (GMT)
A. TLT (Use Longitudes-Latitudes book)