Reply to John about Solar Return Book

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Hello Dave:

 

Thanks for this. It sounds like you have a very thoughtful approach. I

look forward to your coming book. I agree that way too much of our

beloved astro is dogma driven . . . but then, isn't that simply human

nature?

 

I mainly 'lurk' in the background, not having too much to say -

attempting to avoid putting my foot in my mouth too often. I've been a

student of the stars for about 45 years, and consider myself a devoted

learner. My ignorance still outweighs my knowledge. I am plagued by

too many interests and have difficulty keeping a narrow focus (astrology

is a banquet, and I cannot talk myself into bringing a brown paper sack

to this feast). I've been relocating both Tropical and Sidereal Solar

returns for about 20 years. My methods evolve over time. My eclectics

are very much results driven. We've been relocating all the planetary

returns for about 10 years (both T. & S.). This and locational astro

are my main passions. Life is good.

 

Warmly, John

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David Monroe wrote:

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> <%40>, " Dr. John D. Andre "

> <DrJDAndre wrote: Will your book be from a sidereal point of view?

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> REPLY: Because the Sidereal market is so thin, I've cast the book

> primarily within precession-corrected solar return and daily angles

> charts, hoping to tap into the broad Tropical-oriented market.

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> That said, there is a lot for Sidereal-oriented astrologers to

> consider in terms of the techniques presented in the book. Some of

> those who follow the practices of Fagan will find that I break some of

> his rules and that I don't use many of the chart-types that he

> explored shortly before his passing. I've also developed new methods

> that I have not seen anyone talk about in print. In any case the

> package of charts and methods I advocate have worked well for me over

> three decades and the simplicity of my approach should help Tropical

> astrologers see the merits of what Fagan's groundwork offers them.

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> I've not had the opportunity to " talk " with you prior to this. Can you

> indicate what your practice and approach is? I've found that many

> Sidereal astrologers fall into two camps; those that slavishly follow

> Fagan's unfinished explorations as rigid dogma and those that have

> moved to Joytish/Vedic/Indian methodologies. There seem to be only a

> few middle ground Siderealists such as our Therese on this list. I am

> comfortable working in a Sidereal format, but since I don't use signs,

> rulerships or houses (except I do use houses in natal work) it is of

> little consequence to me with the focus being on planets and angles

> and the other approaches I use. Dave

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