Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:12 pm
Yes, I still have your paper, Therese (thanks for reminding me of it). I did read it, but as I recall it dealt largely with the issue of elements connected with the triplicities, which is something I never consider myself. (I do occasionally consider the symbolism inherent in the sign images, according to which both Aquarius and Pisces, for instance, are connected with water. This is also something that you occasionally see Hellenistic authors do. But I only use it in a very concrete sense, e.g., relating a flooding accident to watery signs.)
I do see your point about there not being two ecliptics, but I am perhaps less inclined to believe that the standard modern descriptions of the tropical signs (say, from the second half of the 19th century onwards) were based predominantly on observation. In any case, my approach revolves largely around rulerships (primarily of signs and terms), so when I look at a chart with a Libra/Scorpio Asc, I am more interested in what Venus or Mars is doing in the chart than in whether the native's personality seems more 'airy' or 'watery'. And I do find traditional rulerships to work very much better in a sidereal zodiac.
I do see your point about there not being two ecliptics, but I am perhaps less inclined to believe that the standard modern descriptions of the tropical signs (say, from the second half of the 19th century onwards) were based predominantly on observation. In any case, my approach revolves largely around rulerships (primarily of signs and terms), so when I look at a chart with a Libra/Scorpio Asc, I am more interested in what Venus or Mars is doing in the chart than in whether the native's personality seems more 'airy' or 'watery'. And I do find traditional rulerships to work very much better in a sidereal zodiac.
