Recently posted a rectification of Petrarch using solar arcs and primary directions

https://satyastrology.com/petrarch-rectification/
Rectified birth chart of Francis Petrarch. July 20, 1304 JC, 5:27:04 a.m. Ascendant 12LEO06’14”

The rectification doesn't change the Leo Ascendant. It was more of an exercise for me to use solar arcs and primary directions for rectification. What I liked was the consistency of the 'planet in sign/house' delineation matching with the event.

These are the solar arcs and primary directions that helped me to lock the rectification

7-Nov-1340 d.s.a MC sextile Sun
8-Apr-1341 c.s.a Sun sextile MC **LOCK**

25-Feb-1341 d.s.a MC sextile Mercury
30-Jul-1341 c.s.a Mercury sextile MC

In the fall of 1340, Petrarch diligently prepared for an examination to become poet laureate, while simultaneously crafting the speech he would deliver at the ceremony. The following February and March found him in Naples, undergoing the examination alongside King Robert (Mercury-MC direction, Mercury is Cazimi). During this time, he formed friendships with fellow scholars Barbato da Sulmona and Giovanni Barrili.

Petrarch’s momentous day arrived on April 8, 1341. In a grand ceremony held within the audience hall of the Senatorial Palace on Rome’s Capitoline Hill, he presented his Coronation Oration (Collatis laureationis). Orso dell’Anguillara then officially bestowed upon Petrarch the honor of poet laureate and the privilege of Roman citizenship, marking a high point in his literary career.

The Cazimi Mercury in Leo is perfect match to this event. Cazimi is like to be in the throne of the king!

17-Mar-1347 PT [Jupiter/Pisces] dex trine Mars(l=BI) c. ---> MC
17-May-1347 PT [Jupiter/Pisces] dex trine Mars c. ---> MC
14-Sep-1347 PT [Jupiter/Pisces] dex trine Mars(l=p) c. ---> MC **LOCK**

On May 20, 1347, Cola di Rienzo rallied his supporters and took control of Rome’s Capitoline buildings without facing any opposition. This was largely because Stefano I Colonna had led Rome’s militia away to gather food, and two other important senators were absent.

On September 14, 1347, Cola di Rienzo called a meeting at the Capitol with all the barons within his reach. In a deceitful move, he arrested and imprisoned them. The barons pleaded for mercy from the Roman Parliament.

As the time approached to execute so many of the nobility, Cola di Rienzo found himself wavering. Ultimately, he declared that the barons had shown remorse and submitted to the will of the people. He honored them with rings and bestowed upon them unique titles, then led them in a procession to attend Mass.

Petrarch initially supported Cola di Rienzo due to their shared admiration for ancient Roman values and hopes for a revived Roman Republic. However, as Rienzo’s rule became increasingly authoritarian and chaotic, Petrarch’s enthusiasm waned, leading to a complete withdrawal of support when Rienzo was accused of heresy and tyranny. Ultimately, Cola di Rienzo’s downfall ended with his violent death in 1354, when he was killed by a mob in Rome after a brief resurgence in power.

Mars/Cancer in the 12th house in fall rules Petrarch Midheaven matches this event. The distributor Jupiter/Pisces indicates pardon.

Note that these dex trine Mars ---> MC set of primary directions matches the primary direction sequence defined in 'A Rectification Manual'- A set of dates, computed with all latitude combinations between significator and promittor, which defines a sequence of events listed in chronological order.