Alfie Laoye – Lose This Book and Find it with Horary Astrology Part 1

Alphee Lavoie. Find This Book and Locate It Using Horary Astrology Part I

Dedication
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Introduction

Chapter 1: Horary Myths and Misconceptions
Chapter 2: Checking the Correct Calculation of the Ascendant
Chapter 3: The Ruler of the Second House
Chapter 4: Marking the Time: The Object
Chapter 7: The Five Significators
Chapter 8: The Houses in the Horary Chart
Chapter 9: The Moon in the Horary Chart
Chapter 10: The Moon’s Last Aspect
Chapter 11: The Lunar Nodes and the Return of the Thing
Chapter 12: The Object Lost, Forgotten, or Stolen
Chapter 13: Aspects
Chapter 14:
Chapter 16: Elements and Decans
Chapter 17: Favorable and Unfavorable Indicators
Chapter 18: Planetary Speeds
Triplicities (Squares of Qualities)
Chapter 19: Retrograde Planets
Chapter 20: Transfer and Collection of Light
Chapter 21: Degrees
Chapter 22: Completion for the Return of the Thing
Chapter 24: Descriptions of Physical Features and Temperaments

Part II — Example Charts

Chart 1
Calculating the Distance
Determining the Direction
Determining the Location
Determining the Location

Chart 2
Chart 3
Chart 4
Chart 5
Chart 6
Chart 7
Chart 8
Chart 9: Locational Horary Charts

Library
Recommended Reading

How to Find Any Lost Object Using Horary Astrology
Alphee Lavoie. Find This Book and Locate It Using Horary Astrology
Guide: How to Find Any Lost Object Using Horary Astrology
Translated from English. 160 pp. — Moscow. ISBN 0-9645621-0-3 (English)

Alphee Lavoie. 1995

PART I — RULES

Dedication
This book is dedicated to all my teachers, whose instruction and guidance inspired me to pursue astrology, and to students who strive to master horary astrology and enhance their skills and abilities in this profound study.

Acknowledgments
I now realize that completing a book from drafts is a grueling ordeal! And I know that (as with so much else in my life) I could never have accomplished this task alone. Therefore, I express my deepest gratitude and profound respect to all those who helped create this book.

My warmest thanks go to:
Bill Weber, my software development partner, for the clear graphic illustrations you will find in this book;
Mark Pottenger, for the astrological symbols used to design the cards;
Mary Downing, for overall guidance;
Michael Munkasey, who came up with the clever, memorable title for this book — thank you for your wit and keen insight;
Rob Hand, for the foreword;
my wife Carol, for working side by side with me and encouraging me to publish this book;
my grandfather Kovalyak, for proofreading the finished book.

“This [Alphee’s] book is something remarkable. And it is done by a master of his craft.” — Rob Hand

For many years I have been deeply immersed in astrology, but only Alphee Lavoie continues to amaze me with the virtuosity of his work. I am glad he has written a book that reveals the secrets of some of the techniques underlying his remarkable skill.” — Steve Forrest

“Witty, mad, heartfelt, and attentive — these are just a few of the epithets that came to mind when I first met Alphee. And when he spoke about astrology, two more words were added to this list — TEACHER and GENIUS. I think the best impression of him came during my time at the NORWAC faculty.” — Maggie Nalbandian

“Anyone who reads this book will be able to borrow from 34 years of research by a horary expert. Alphee shares everything he has studied with characteristic diligence. He provides rules and techniques he uses in his work to locate lost items. This is a book that deserves to continue the tradition of the highest-ranking astrological publications.” — Michael Munkasey

Alphee Lavoie is the one I call “the astrologer of astrologers.” Even though I am a practicing astrologer with more than 20 years of experience, Alphee is the one I call when I want to get another expert’s advice on my own chart! I can give him even higher praise than that. And no one surpasses him in locating lost items!” — Joyce Levine

“Alphee Lavoie is a hidden star of Horary Astrology. Thanks to this work, those interested in this subject will be able to benefit from the wisdom he has accumulated over 34 years of meticulous work with horary charts.” — Bill Meridian

Foreword
Like many conscious people of our time, I am deeply involved in the study and restoration of the ancient traditions of Western astrology under the auspices of ARHAT and through participation in the Hindsight Project. We have found that horary astrology and its close relative — electional astrology — are the oldest astrological techniques in use. Some of the earliest fragments we have translated from ancient Greek, as well as excerpts found in Chaldean and Egyptian horary and electional astrology, likely date back to the 3rd century BCE. We do not have such ancient materials on natal astrology.

Until relatively recently, horary astrology, revived in a traditionalist spirit, was considered something like a poor relation and not quite legitimate sister of natal astrology, “merely vulgar divination,” which could not compare to the “high art” of natal astrology. Even Ptolemy himself claimed to have abandoned horary astrology while still using basic principles of electional astrology. And much of the subsequent negative criticism of horary astrology stems from this attitude of Ptolemy. But now we know that horary and natal astrology developed side by side, each evolving and changing under the influence of the other. The essential difference lay only in their application.

The massive treatise by Guido Bonatti, Liber Astronomiae, the result of medieval astrological development, presented virtually every technique in the context of both horary and natal astrology — the section on natal astrology was simply one of the longest chapters in the book. The greatest and best of William Lilly’s three books, Christian Astrology, became the second book on horary astrology.

So what is the problem with horary astrology, given its ancient origins? As I mentioned earlier, horary astrology was considered something like simple fortune-telling, but such an assessment could equally apply to predictive astrology. And to some extent, predictive astrology depends on what happens to horary astrology and how it happens. I believe that astrology as a whole is somewhat dependent on what happens to horary astrology. Negative attitudes toward horary astrology serve more as a cover, a screen for something more substantial, rather than being a settled opinion.

Many modern astrologers have engaged in discussions about the problem of horary astrology. Patrick Curry returned to it in his lecture for historians at Cambridge University in England. Geoffrey Cornelius recently also addressed this issue in his excellent book The Moment of Astrology (published in 1994 by Arkana).

The issue is this: If horary astrology works, it is very difficult to provide any explanation of astrology that is even remotely compatible with the materialistic views prevalent in academic circles worldwide. In my lectures and publications, I insist that if astrology as a whole works, materialistic views lose their validity. And this statement is even truer of horary astrology. How can a chart erected for the moment a person asks an astrologer a question contain all the causal connections leading to the resolution of the situation? What does this imply? Horary astrology makes it clear that the world is governed by even stricter laws than people imagine, and that entirely different causal connections are at work. Horary astrology simply found itself on the list of predictive practices. And the perception of horary astrology is the same as that of the I Ching, Tarot cards, geomancy, and a dozen other similar techniques.But the real difference between them and horary astrology lies in the fact that it employs astrological methods, a vast number of strict rules, and the resulting judgments are more detailed and clear, making horary astrology more demonstrative. Astrology as a whole constantly convinces us that we are somehow connected to the Universe—not only through the mechanical forces so adored by Science but also through the direct bond of the soul with the physical body and the circumstances of the material world, as well as with the most distant corners of the Universe—both externally and spiritually, as described by the renowned figures. And horary astrology sometimes demonstrates this even more vividly than other branches of astrology.

Some may debate the accuracy of astrological analysis of personality traits. Others may have no doubt about the effectiveness of a horary chart. Each of them can be both right and wrong at the same time. Horary astrology is a powerful testament to the fact that astrology as a whole has something to contribute to explaining certain inexplicable things. And those of us who use horary astrology daily see that it provides correct and precise answers.

I have known Alfie Laviau for many years. I know him as a master of horary technique. His methods incorporate elements of modern trends, but horary astrology can be fully modernized. Its traditional roots run too deep. And applying everything he knows gives Alfie Laviau the ability to stand among the best practicing astrologers of our time. His specialty also lies in the fact that he addresses both the most traditional problems of horary astrology and those that have undergone significant changes—specifically, the search for lost objects.

The idea is simple. A chart erected for the moment a question is asked about a lost object—provided certain basic conditions are met—describes the object itself, the circumstances under which it was lost, the possibility of finding it, and, if its return is possible, where and how it will happen. No other branch of horary astrology requires such a thorough understanding of the connections between astrological symbolism and the fundamental physical characteristics of the environment. An astrologer must be able to describe people, animals, houses and rooms within them, determine directions by the cardinal points, types of terrain, and many other circumstances.

Other texts on horary astrology describe inferior techniques, but, in my opinion, no work on horary astrology contains such a concentrated approach to this most complex type of horary questions. In the literature on horary astrology, this is truly something distinctive. And it is executed by a master of his craft.

Rob Hand
INTRODUCTION

I began writing this book in July 1979, just as Saturn was opposing my natal Saturn. I had to set it aside because my consultative work consumed all my time. Even less time remained after 1982, when I founded my astrological software development company—AIR Software. In the early stages of this venture, I quickly accumulated a vast number of horary charts. There were so many that I could no longer move freely around my room. Eventually, I could only walk by carefully stepping over stacks of paper! Seriously, I had to move very cautiously, almost on tiptoes, carefully navigating these precarious structures of hundreds of charts towering to the ceiling like palm trees. This was because I sorted horaries into 12 piles and placed them in the center of the room, with each pile corresponding to one of the chart’s houses.

Starting in 1979, my wife Carol meticulously and patiently proofread this book, rewriting it countless times, and finally, we decided to prepare galley proofs and final corrections before publication. This happened 14 years later, on the second return of my Saturn. (Who will tell me that astrology doesn’t work?!)

You will see that some of the example charts are quite old, but despite this, they serve as excellent examples of horaries that vividly illustrate the application of the techniques presented in this book.

Before I begin explaining these techniques, let me note that I use the Placidus house system for erecting all my horary charts. I tried using the Koch house system but found it did not allow for such precise readings. As you know, horary astrology is a highly nuanced field. And the art of finding lost objects is a special branch within it. As in any horary work, rulers are used, particularly the rulers of the zodiac signs that are crucial for an accurate reading. The Koch house system gives slightly different meanings to the house cusps than the Placidus system. To verify this, I constructed two charts simultaneously using both house systems and found that the Placidus system provides greater precision for working with the rules outlined in this book.

Most of the horary techniques and methods I use are my own, developed through my research and work with horaries. My primary training was under Ivy Goldstein-Jacobson. What I aim to convey in this book is my 34 years of experience in horary astrology; I must guide you through my entire journey of trial and error and present the end result—what works repeatedly with incredible accuracy and predictive ability.

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share these techniques and approaches in this, my second book on Horary Astrology—techniques and methods that, as I know, work for me and will work for you.

Alfie Laviau

CHAPTER 1
HORARY MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS

Having worked with horary charts since 1965, having examined literally thousands of questions and charts, having participated in national and international symposia, and having lectured on the subject, I have come to the conclusion that many horary misconceptions… including those that claim an astrologer “does not read the chart when…” These are the main myths I want to address before beginning to teach you, the reader, the simple and easy-to-use rules of horary astrology.

Here are four major misconceptions I would like to name and dispel. These are the “favorite whims” (of horary astrologers—translator’s note):

Myth 1 – Never read a chart if the Ascendant is less than 3 degrees into a sign, as it is still too early.
Myth 2 – Never read a chart if the Ascendant is more than 27 degrees into a sign, as it is already too late.
Myth 3 – Never read a chart with the Moon “void of course.”
Myth 4 – Never read a chart with Saturn in the 7th house, as the astrologer will be unable to help or will make a mistake.

In Part II of this book, you will see what happens with each of these “myths” in working charts.

MYTH 1
First, let’s address the myth that a chart cannot be read if the Ascendant is at 0–3 degrees or past 27 degrees of a sign. My many years of studying charts with the Ascendant at the first or last degrees of a sign have shown that such charts are radical and should always be read for the client.

For example, a client interviews for a job, immediately receives an offer, and calls you with a horary question about whether they should accept the job. You erect the chart and find that the Ascendant is at 1 degree of the sign. It would be absurd to tell them to call back later or refuse to read the chart. The 1st degree simply tells you that it is still too early to answer the question with full certainty. But if you ask your client to wait and pose the question again later, and the chart again shows the Ascendant at 1 degree, will you tell them to wait once more? Of course not! The company would likely want an answer to their offer immediately after the interview. Waiting could seriously harm your client.

In such a situation, you can simply examine the aspects of the rulers of the 1st, 10th, 6th, and 2nd houses—those related to employment. They represent the querent, the boss, the nature of the work, and the conditions of payment, respectively. Additionally, you can successfully consider the house cusps.The ruler of the 1st house and the planets in it will tell you about the querent’s potential, possible incompatibility, and, in general, their attitude toward work. The second house and the planets in it will describe the possibility of earnings, as well as whether they can ask for a raise in the initial salary. Remember that the second house also represents their overall financial situation, and it is easy to determine—by sign, aspects, and planets—whether the person is in good shape or weakened.

The sixth house and the planets in it describe the work routine and duties that the querent will have to perform. If these elements are afflicted, the job will cause a stressful state. The tenth house, of course, describes the employer, but also the support from management and the recognition that the job may promise. If all these elements appear favorable, you can advise your client to take the job, despite the Ascendant being in the first degrees. Conversely, if these aspects are unfavorable, they will be offered a demotion.

Now, about how the first degrees truly prove their usefulness in shaping your opinion about whether the job suits the client. The first degrees indicate that the client must be occupied in this job for a long time to feel confident in fulfilling their duties, or that the job will radically change their personality. We often see this in charts that foretell a career change.

MYTH 2
Now, regarding the second myth—about the Ascendant in the last degrees. If the Ascendant is positioned in the last degrees—between the 27th and 29th degrees—this could mean that the job will not last long or that the actual nature of the duties will differ significantly from what was initially described. However, if everything else in the chart appears favorable, they may find that, despite such changes, this job will later become a cornerstone for something better.

MYTH 3
The third most common myth about “prohibitions” is the myth of the Moon “void of course.” Again, years of successful chart readings have shown me that the Moon “void of course” has only a minor influence on the outcome of the matter. However, this means that the querent has nothing to worry about because the outcome has already been decided. I often see this in charts when the querent has already made up their mind or knows the answer or result but does not want to accept things as they are. They call, hoping that I will tell them what they want to hear, thus delaying decisive action or acceptance of a problem that truly exists. The presence of a Moon “void of course” is a common phenomenon in charts when the client does not want to act to resolve the issue. For example, your client asks you: “What if they move to New York?” but in reality, they have no intention of moving—it doesn’t matter to them! In other words, the question is truly empty if your client suffers from the “What if…?” syndrome! Usually, if you ask the client to reconsider what has happened regarding the question, they will gladly find the answer to their question on their own. This is a lesson in how to use other tools or chart possibilities to extract the maximum information from it.

MYTH 4
The last “prohibition,” popular among astrologers, is the belief that one should avoid reading charts in which Saturn is in the 7th house. People still believe that an astrologer may make a fatal mistake that has significant weight in the judgment when interpreting the chart. Ancient astrologers believed that Saturn in the 7th house indicated a mathematical error in calculations that would hinder the correct answer to the question based on the chart. You remember that Saturn (according to the old way of thinking) was the planet of destruction and errors, and the 7th house governs the astrologer. Combining these two statements, we get that the astrologer may make a mistake! I completely disagree with this point of view. Personally, I prefer Saturn in the 7th house of a horary chart over deceptive Neptune, which causes confusion! If any kind of energy can demonstrate flaws in judgment, it is Neptune! If you are a good astrologer and know horary astrology, it will not matter to you what planet is in the 7th house.

I hope these examples have dispelled some of the old myths and, together with this book, shed light on your horary perceptions.

CHAPTER 2
VERIFYING THE CORRECT CALCULATION OF THE ASCENDANT

The position of the Sun in the houses of a horary chart will help you verify the correctness of your chart and its calculation (even if you used a computer!). The Sun moves through all 12 houses of the chart over 24 hours. Therefore, approximately every two hours, the Ascendant changes the zodiac sign. If the question is asked at sunrise, the Sun will be located on the Ascendant, near it (as in the case of a person’s birth), or in the eastern part of the chart. A southern “birth” will place the Sun on the Midheaven (on the cusp of the tenth house) or near it, and the later after noon, the more the Sun’s position will incline toward the Descendant or will be closer to the seventh house. On the cusp of the fourth house, or the Nadir, the Sun will be in a chart cast for the north.

One excellent rule states that the Sun is above the horizon if the question was asked during the day, and, conversely, below the horizon if you are considering a night chart. This is also true for natal charts; repeating roughly the same position, the Sun rises from the cusp of the first house, approaching the tenth house at noon, and sets toward the seventh house around 6 p.m. and to the fourth house at midnight.

The following table illustrates the Sun’s movement through the chart during the day:

The Sun will be | Time of day | In the twelfth house | Between 6 and 8 a.m.
In the eleventh house | Between 8 and 10 a.m.
In the tenth house | Between 10 a.m. and noon
In the seventh house | Between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
In the sixth house | Between 6 and 8 p.m.
In the fifth house | Between 8 and 10 p.m.
In the fourth house | Between 10 p.m. and midnight
In the third house | Between midnight and 2 a.m.
In the second house | Between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m.*

Note: Morning and daytime questions will always place the Sun above the horizon in the chart, while evening questions will place it below the horizon.

Checking the Sun’s position in your horary chart is always the first step in your work. It is necessary to ensure that you have the correct chart, because without the correct house cusps, the horary chart loses all meaning.

CHAPTER 3
THE RULER OF THE SECOND HOUSE

The ruler of the second house in a horary chart governs all your movable property, as well as your net profit in the form of cash. It rules ALL lost things. Often, confusion arises with the fourth house, which governs immovable property such as private property, land, buildings, structures, etc. And of course, property that can be moved may be misplaced, lost, or forgotten somewhere, so the second house is usually the main house governing things. In fact, the ruler of the second house (the planet ruling the sign on the cusp of the second house) will always indicate the direction in which the lost item is located. Additionally, the ruler of the second house will also point to the place where the item now is and provide a precise description of the item itself.

When the ruler of the second house is in an angular house (houses 1, 4, 7, and 10), the return of the item seems simple and quick. When it is in succedent houses (2, 5, 8, and 11), much time will be spent searching for the item. Located in cadent houses (3, 6, 9, and 12), the ruler of the second house means that the missing object is truly lost and may only be found after a long search and only if there is a conjunction with the cusp of an angular house with a 3-degree orb.At this stage of reading a horary chart, the ruler of the 2nd house provides important additional information necessary for retrieving the item. For example, if the planet ruling the 2nd house is the only one in that house, then the item is also located somewhere by itself. Similarly, if other planets are in the same house of the chart, you can expect the lost watch to be among other things. Make sure to carefully check any other planets that are in the same house as this significator, and you will be able to identify other objects among which your lost item might be.

If the ruler of the 2nd house is in a house with four or five planets, the item should be sought in a storage room or where you keep miscellaneous items. If all these planets are in Scorpio, the item is likely in an office, a pile of things, or even trash!

Here is a brief list of planets and the things they represent:
Sun — gold, brass, valuable items, luxurious furnishings
Moon — silver, silverware, kitchenware, items of sentimental value
Mercury — paper, books, paper money, machines, iron and steel, cutting tools
Jupiter — items related to higher education, gifts, religious objects
Saturn — lead, zinc, work clothes, leather
Uranus — toiletries

If the ruler of the 2nd house is about to change signs (is at 29 degrees or more of a sign), this indicates that the item is moving or changing location. If it has just changed signs (is at 0 degrees or slightly more), then the lost item has just been moved to a new place. In these cases, look to the previous zodiac sign for a description of the former location of the item or to the next sign for a description of the new place. This principle applies when the ruler of the 2nd house’s cusp is on the verge of changing signs.

If you find the ruler of this house approaching 29 degrees of a house (at the end of any house), this is also a strong indication that the item is about to move. If the ruler of the 2nd house has just entered a house, the item has likely just changed its location. Always check the house to determine and describe the new location.

My 34 years of experience answering questions, literally thousands of horary charts read for clients, have shown me that there is a strict correlation between the last or first degrees of a sign and the location of the lost item near doors, windows, exits, or in boxes and packages, and in this case, the item is indeed in such a place. The same statement holds true if the ruler of the 2nd house is within two degrees of any house cusp (meaning the last degree of the previous house and the first degree of the next one).

The element to which the sign on the 2nd house cusp belongs, as well as the position of the ruler of the 2nd house, is an excellent primary indication of the item’s location. Air signs in the 2nd house indicate the highest part of the room or space. Fire signs suggest that the object is roughly midway in height, while water signs favor low areas of the room or below floor level, such as a basement. Earth signs are an indication to look on the ground or floor.

I now refer you to the chapter on Decans to help you assess the height. The direction table will show you how important the ruler of the 2nd house becomes in determining the appropriate direction by the cardinal points.

Chapter 4: The Time of Asking the Question

Among astrologers, there has always been much controversy over what time (and what place) to use for constructing a horary chart, but I am confident that it is actually quite simple. I have only a few rules that I follow, and they will help you clarify and make it easier to determine the correct time of the question.

First and foremost, conduct a search for your missing item or ensure that the client has thoroughly searched for the item before calling you and asking the question. If you have already given up hope of finding the item in all possible cozy places and even cracks where you think it might be, and if further searching will not return the lost item to you, then—and only then—look at the clock and use that time to construct the horary chart.

If the question is asked over the phone by someone else, consider the question asked at that moment, but only when you have fully understood what the querent wanted to ask. The part of the dialogue between you and the querent before you note the time may include clarifying whether they have checked various specific places, asking for a detailed description of what they lost, determining where they last saw the item, where they think they lost it, and everything else needed to find the item.

If you feel that you have fully understood the question, it would be good to ask the client to confirm it. This process of clarifying the question through reflective doubt might go something like this:
“So, you want me to help you find the watch you lost yesterday and that you mentioned? The last time you saw it was at noon yesterday in your bedroom, correct? And it disappeared this morning? And you haven’t left the house at all? So you think it’s still in the house because no one else lives with you? Did I summarize everything correctly?”

The moment when the querent has checked all your questions, and their question in its clarified form is heard by you over the phone—that is the time to look at the clock, and this time should be used to calculate the chart from which you will give your judgment.

If the question is presented in writing, read every letter carefully until the question and all details become absolutely clear to you. When you fully understand the question, look at your watch and use that time to construct the horary chart.

If the question is about someone else’s item (“Where is my brother’s lost ring?”), it is best if the owner of the item themselves presents the question—I always recommend asking that the owner of the item call directly. If this is not possible or undesirable, use the time when your respondent asked the question on behalf of another person and you fully understood it.

Of course, in such a case, remember that you must set up the chart so that the house cusps truly correspond to the relevant individuals. See Chapter 5, “Turning the Chart,” for additional information.

If a client has called you repeatedly but could not reach you for several days, use only the time when you finally spoke with the client and understood their question. I emphasize this point because it is important for giving a correct and powerful answer.

It is important to note that any chart constructed at the moment when the question was first asked will have validity. The time when the question was first asked is when all energies focused on the question and an answer may come to it. Always rely on the horary chart of the first question and refer to it for what you need.

Example: Suppose there are two friends. One dabbles in astrology, and the other has lost a ring. The “tea kettle” constructs a horary chart for their friend but cannot find a satisfactory solution or offer anything to help find the lost item. Then the querent turns to us, a professional astrologer, with the same question. It is important to learn about their previous consultation with their friend and to use that chart in your work. This principle will also lead to the correct solution if another astrologer comes to you for help in locating a lost item after already having constructed a chart for themselves.Personally, I see no reason to do otherwise; I use only my own latitude and longitude—the location where I am at the time of the question. If I am in my office in the state of Connecticut, I use those coordinates. If I am attending a conference, giving lectures, or demonstrating my software, I will use the coordinates of that city. However, for charts that other astrologers have previously cast for given questions, I use that exact chart, with the same coordinates and time zone, etc.

Chapter 5: Unfolding the Chart
When we actually begin reading a horary chart, the first thing we must do is “unfold” the chart in order to place the necessary houses so that we can work with them later. The time spent on this process will be repaid, as you will find speed in working with the chart and see how quickly you can find connections between the houses.

In a horary chart, the person seeking the answer to the question is called the “querent.” After casting the time of the question, calculating the chart, and verifying the correct position of the Sun, the Ascendant, and the planet ruling the sign on the Ascendant, these become the rulers of the querent.

Unfolding the chart is an action that should be performed only if the querent is asking the question on behalf of someone else. The process of unfolding allows the astrologer to determine the required “new Ascendant,” which is necessary for an accurate reading.

Usually, the planet ruling the sign on the cusp of the second house is the ruler of the lost item. But if the querent is asking about their son or daughter, the chart must be unfolded so that the cusp of the fifth house (the house of children) becomes the Ascendant, or the cusp of the first house. The natural sixth house of the chart then becomes the second house, which governs the lost item.

At first, this may sound strange, but the person seeking the lost item becomes more important than the one asking the question. The chart should not be unfolded to establish a new Ascendant if the querent is asking about themselves or their own affairs.

When you cast the chart at home, make sure you have started the count from the first house of the chart and truly counted it as the first. For example, if you are asking about your sister’s belongings, you must start the count from yourself, that is, from the Ascendant, and consider it as the 1st house. Then you move three houses and find yourself in the third house—the house of your sister.

The following example will clarify what has been said. Someone’s brother calls and asks, “Where is my sister’s book?” The brother is the querent, and we look by his Ascendant. Next, we count the third house from the first—it was the third house of the chart, andNow the Ascendant will represent the sister. Remember that now you need to start counting the required house from the house that governs the sister — from the 3rd house. The second house from it is the 4th house of the chart. Thus, the book is governed by the 4th house. The natural 3rd house of the chart became the 1st house for the sister, and the natural 4th house became her 2nd house, the house of her lost item.

Another practical example. Imagine you are asking about documents lost by your lawyer. The lawyer is governed by the 7th house, and his lost documents… Correct! The 8th house, since it is the 2nd house from the 7th.

Here is another example. You ask: “Where is the lost pin of my mother?” Start with the Ascendant, which represents you. Now you must turn the chart to the natural 10th house (which governs your mother) and then move to the 11th house (the new 2nd house) to see what happened to the lost item. If you are asking about a lost item of a friend, the 11th house becomes the new Ascendant.

Now let’s do something a little more complex — let’s go through the entire zodiac circle and calculate the houses. Suppose you are looking for the house that represents the lost item of the child of your brother’s friend. First, you need to find the house that governs your brother. This will be the 3rd house. Now find his friend, who is usually represented by the 11th house. Count the 11th house from the 3rd. Make sure you start counting from the cusp of the house you just found. For example, if we count the 11th from the 3rd, we end up in the 1st house. Then, to find the child of the friend (usually the 5th house), start counting from the cusp of the 1st house and find the 5th house. After completing this procedure, we end up in the 5th house of the natal chart. Always start by clarifying the relationships or connections that are closest to the querent and move outward.

Now count the 2nd house from the 5th to find the ruler of the lost item of the child — this will be the 6th house. I would not like to dwell on the house counting, but this is an essential step for an accurate horary reading.

Here is another example. Suppose you are looking for the friend of the husband who serves your mother. Remember that we always start with the connection closest to the querent, and in this example, that is your mother. Then move to her servant, to her husband, and finally to his friend. Now let’s count. Start with the 10th house (your mother), count the 6th house (the house of her servant) — you arrive at the 3rd house. Continue counting for the husband of the servant, who is represented by the 7th from the 3rd, bringing us to the 9th. Finally, continue counting for the friend of the husband, who is represented by the 11th from the 9th — you will have gone through the entire zodiac circle and arrived at the 7th house. We find the planet that governs the cusp of the 7th house — this will be the ruler of the friend of the husband who serves your mother. Simple… Isn’t it?!”

After you have found the “hook” on which to “hang” the turned chart, the real fun begins! When reading horaries, make notes about the various connections you encounter as you move through the houses, and this will give you significant information to improve your skill in reading and turning the chart — an art that, once mastered, will bring you great reward and success.

To turn the chart. If a female querent asks a question for her son who lives with her, do not turn the chart. Use the 6th house ruler as the Ascendant (acting as the Ascendant), and this will lead to an incorrect reading of directions for finding the lost item. So use the ruler of the 6th house to locate the lost item of her son (2nd from the 5th). If the question is asked by a child who does not live with the querent, then the chart must be turned so that the 5th house acts as the Ascendant, or the eastern direction, and the directions to the sides of light that this house provides. Then the natural 5th house becomes the angular house, as do all the following houses of the natural horoscope. Based on this, look for directions using the angular, succedent, and cadent houses of the turned chart.

CHAPTER 6
DESCRIPTION AND VALUE OF THE ITEM

The planet ruling the cusp of the 2nd house will help describe the value of the lost item. Any aspect it makes to other planets with a 2-degree orb will help in an accurate description and valuation of the item in question. All planets located in the 2nd house will also provide information regarding the value of the item.

The Sun indicates that the item could be made of precious metal such as gold, brass, or other bright materials, usually yellow or orange in color. The shape may be round, similar to the solar disk. The Sun makes any lost item exceptionally valuable and rare — if not in monetary value, then at least in scarcity. It may also indicate that the item was a gift to you.

The Moon indicates items made of silver, opal, pearls, or something made of a soft, smooth substance with a silvery sheen. It usually indicates an item used in the household. The item may be a common household object with a plain appearance. It may be a family heirloom that marks years of family life and glorifies family traditions, or a gift from a family member. The Moon will indicate a fairly valuable item, but its value may vary depending on the sign in which it (the Moon) is located and the aspects it forms.

Mercury indicates that the item is small and inexpensive but very useful. These may be books, bookmarks, pencils, papers, sewing needles, mirrors, keys, etc. Mercury items are obviously more useful in our daily lives than others. If there is an aspect from Mercury to the Moon, the item may be a small gift. Mercury connected with Mars indicates a sharp, useful item or a small tool. In aspect to Venus, the Sun, or Jupiter, it indicates that the value of the item increases. If there is an aspect to Saturn, the item is old and worn but still useful. When Mercury aspects Neptune, the item has little value; an aspect with Uranus means the item may be unusual or mechanical or electrical in nature.

Venus indicates an item that looks elegant, chic, and if there is an aspect to Mercury, Saturn, or Mars, the item is not very useful. The item may be made of copper, bronze, or have a polished, refined surface — usually with a precious stone. Venus also governs art objects or crafts. These are things that adorn people or their homes. Venus as such always increases value, and if aspected by Jupiter or the Sun, it further enhances the value. In aspect with Mars or Neptune, the value of the item decreases. Aspects to Neptune or Mars can sometimes indicate a fake or imitation. If Venus is in aspect with Saturn, the item may be a valuable antique; if Venus is in aspect with Uranus, the item may have unexpectedly high value.

Mars usually governs items that lie somewhere separately. It governs tools and machines. Items governed by Mars may be made of steel, pewter, iron, or metal obtained through smelting or casting. If Mars aspects Uranus, there may be some items related to electricity. The item will be old and worn if Mars and Saturn are in aspect. Mars will always indicate losses when acquiring the item or on it.Depreciation (possibly due to your own actions or the terms of the agreement), though the item’s inherent value remains unchanged. JUPITER governs large or highly valuable objects. The item could be clothing, a religious artifact, educational material, or a commercial item. It may be something purchased during travel or a gift. Jupiter indicates an item made of fine, expensive, high-quality material. An aspect to Jupiter increases the item’s value. SATURN points to an old, worn, yet still useful item, so much so that the owner suffers greatly from its loss. The item may be made of rubber, glass, stone, iron, wool, or leather, and is usually dark in color. If there is an aspect to Jupiter, the Sun, or Venus, the item may be a valuable antique. Saturn indicates an item used in business or work. An aspect to Saturn may signify great sorrow connected to the item. When aspected by a planet in Scorpio, Capricorn, or Pluto, or if Saturn is peregrine in the chart, the item may be considered waste. This also applies if Saturn is in the chart. Saturn always diminishes the item’s value. URANUS indicates the item is unique, one-of-a-kind, and unusual in its properties. It may relate to electricity or electronics, such as computer equipment, radio, television, CD player, telescope, stereo, tape recorder, microwave, etc. An aspect to Mercury ties the item to communications or related devices. An aspect to Venus may indicate a rare and unique work of art; an aspect to Mars suggests a mechanical device or something related to vehicles. Uranus exerts an unpredictable influence on value, usually not increasing it. NEPTUNE points to an item of little value, likely one of many similar objects. The item has an unknown origin or is tied to a mysterious history. It may indicate photographic equipment, glass, synthetics, or other artificial materials. Neptune shows that the item is worth less than you paid for it, suggesting you were deceived about its value and may have overpaid. PLUTO governs items with very limited use, often taking up more space than they provide utility. It rules plastic items that wear out quickly. Pluto misleads you about the item’s true value and worth. Determining an item’s value is especially difficult when aspects involve planets in Scorpio. CHAPTER 7 FIVE SIGNIFICATORS In a horary chart, there are five primary significators that help locate lost items. They are listed in order of importance: 1. The planet ruling the cusp of the 2nd house 2. The Moon 3. The Part of Fortune 4. The dispositor of the Part of Fortune 5. Venus, as the natural ruler of the 2nd house Each of these five significators must be carefully examined to precisely describe the location of a lost item. • If any of these significators are in an angular house, the missing item is in the house, at the workplace, or where you believe it was lost. If most of these significators are in angular houses, it strongly suggests the item is inside the house. • If they fall in succedent houses, the item is not in the house but nearby, possibly just outside your property or at the farthest point of your locality. • Significators in cadent houses indicate the item is far away, possibly in unfamiliar territory. It is important to weigh all five significators to determine which type of house has the greatest influence. Note that if the Moon or the ruler of the 2nd house is in an angular house, the object is in your house. However, if only the dispositor of the Part of Fortune or Venus (one, not both) is angular, this is insufficient to conclude the item is in the house. If, in this case, both the Moon and the ruler of the 2nd house are in cadent houses, the item is NOT in the house, because the weight of the Moon and the ruler of the 2nd house outweighs the lesser influence of the other significators. Each significator must be studied in relation to the house and sign it occupies, which can be confusing. To simplify the assessment of house strength and significators, I have assigned numerical values to each significator. This table will help: Significators Numerical Values Ruler of the 2nd house 4 points Moon 4 points Part of Fortune 3 points Dispositor of the Part of Fortune 2 points Venus 1 point To use the table, simply assign the corresponding points to each of these horary chart elements—and you will see. This type of house will indicate whether the object is in the house, near the house, or far away, and then point to the location of the lost item. Next, check for interceptions, retrograde planets or significators, mutual reception, and/or light collection (see relevant sections), then determine whether the item was lost, forgotten, or stolen. All of this helps shape the answer into a coherent narrative. Additional help in forming a precise description of the lost item’s location comes from examining all close aspects made by the five significators. The signs they occupy also provide remarkable details. For example, an aspect to Saturn or a planet in Capricorn points to a corner, dark place where clutter dominates, with old or spoiled items. Examine all aspects within a 2-degree orb made by each significator to other planets in the chart for further clues about the item’s location. If there is an aspect to the Sun or planets in Leo, the item is in a well-lit place, hall, or well-equipped room; to the Moon—indicates the item is worn out or among household items, in the basement or kitchen; to Mercury or planets in Gemini or Virgo—points to the item being buried in papers, on a desk, among study materials, books, or in a library. An aspect to Venus or planets in Taurus or Libra indicates the wardrobe, bedroom, clothing, or a dresser drawer; to Mars or planets in Aries—the lost item is likely among tools, sharp objects, near the stove, fireplace, oven, or furnace. As mentioned earlier, an aspect to Saturn points to a corner or dark place, while an aspect to Jupiter or planets in Sagittarius indicates something large or expensive. It may point to a library, college, official institution, a gift, an item used while traveling, or a place where valuable items are kept. An aspect to Uranus or planets in Aquarius points to shelves or a wall cabinet. An aspect to Neptune or planets in Pisces indicates the item is well-hidden, in a secret place, or forgotten. An aspect to Pluto or planets in Scorpio points to waste, a dirty place, or rubbish. Let’s consider an example. Suppose Mercury is one of the five significators, located in Virgo, in trine to the Sun in Capricorn and in square to Venus in Sagittarius with a 2-degree orb. First, Mercury in Virgo suggests searching in a library, study area, office, or desk.The Sun indicates a well-furnished room or a nicely decorated table; Capricorn suggests a room in disorder, an untidy table in a dark corner, or a darkened room. Venus points to the surface of a table, the top of a dresser, or a wall cabinet, while Sagittarius signifies a large table, a spacious room, or valuable items.

Once we combine each individual description, the location of the lost item might look something like this: “The item could be in the house, in a study or office, in a room where important papers are kept, or in a dark, cluttered room. It may be found in one of the following places: a table standing in a dark corner of the room, or in the largest dresser, or perhaps in a wall cabinet on the top shelf in a dark corner, amidst the clutter.”

To further narrow down the search direction, you can obtain an indication of one of the cardinal directions given by each sign. Refer to the “Directions” section, as well as “Houses of the Horary Chart” (Chapter 8) for further clarification on the location.

CHAPTER 8
HOUSES IN THE HORARY CHART

In most astrological systems, there are three types of houses; they are called angular, succedent, and cadent. Below are the strength and meaning of each type of house.

Angular houses — 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th
Angular houses have the greatest strength in determining the location of lost items. Angular houses carry the effect of immediate involvement, and when prominent in a horary chart, they provide direct guidance for the search. When they are strongly highlighted, they also significantly facilitate the discovery of the item. The time spent searching is measured in minutes, hours, and days, and the search will be greatly expedited, especially if the Moon is angular. The highest ranking for search time will be if the Moon is not only angular but also in a cardinal sign.

Angles indicate that the lost item is in the house, at work, or in the place where you believe you lost or left it.

Succedent houses — 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 11th
Succedent houses truly live up to their name in terms of the possibility of recovering the lost item. When these houses are active, the item is not in plain sight and requires a more thorough search. Much more time will be spent searching, including days, weeks, or even months. The physical location of the item is not in the house but quite close, within your property boundaries or nearby, on the edge of your possessions.

Cadent houses — 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th
Cadent houses are the weakest in terms of helping to determine the location of lost items. They indicate an item that is well hidden, and the time spent searching may be the greatest, measured in days, months, or even years. If the return of the item is still desired, the most thorough search is necessary. These houses indicate that the item is far from home, and you should look in unfamiliar areas, foreign locations. Cadent houses mean that the object is well concealed or its location is unclear, making the search extremely difficult.

The management of planets, signs, and houses carries, perhaps, the most important information needed for interpretation in horary astrology. The key factor in all horary astrology lies in how well the astrologer can decipher the management. If you use the wrong rulers to form a judgment of the chart, you will never arrive at the correct answer. The remainder of this chapter is devoted to the management of the houses of the chart most commonly used, along with corresponding places and people. Refer to Chapter 14 for a more complete description of persons ruled by planets and houses.

FIRST HOUSE
Denotes the personal place of the querent, the room or place where the querent spends a lot of time or stores personal items, or the workplace of the father. It also governs neighbors, friends of uncles and aunts, friends of brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces, the husband’s (wife’s) adult grandchildren. It governs the same places as Aries and Mars. This could be a room painted red, with red trim or red items in it.

SECOND HOUSE
The lost item may be among your valuables; it could be a safe or a box where you keep cash. It indicates places where you store money, valuables, a checkbook, or jewelry boxes. It governs the workplace of your children, the residence of friends, the home of foster children, friends of the father, foster children of your son or daughter, bankers, investors. It also governs supplies and places or rooms described by Taurus and Venus.

THIRD HOUSE
Under the jurisdiction of the third house are your neighborhood, office, or study where books, papers, letters, business tools, mailboxes, and vehicles are kept. It also governs teachers, postal workers, and the workplace of the mother. It also governs places described by Gemini and Mercury.

FOURTH HOUSE
This house governs the father’s room or his tools, the places in the home where elderly people live, items of brothers and sisters, the workplace of the husband (wife), the workplace of a friend, your native places, friends of your aunt or uncle, gardens, public buildings, and the Moon.

FIFTH HOUSE
Places described by the fifth house include children’s rooms, entertainment rooms, the room where the television is located, bedrooms, “dens,” rooms where the family gathers, as well as neighbors of brothers and sisters, public property, the belongings of the father, the lover’s items, the place and all matters described by Leo and the Sun.

SIXTH HOUSE
This house describes the room of a sick person or the sick person themselves, a room in the house that seems like an office, a place of service or meetings, rooms where small animals or pets are kept, neighbors of your father, the residence of brothers and sisters, the lover’s items, the belongings of a child, as well as guardians, employees, tenants, pets, uncles, aunts, nurses, doctors, and all places described by Virgo and Mercury.

SEVENTH HOUSE
People and places denoted by the seventh house include personal items, the room where you spend most of your time, places where important papers, contracts, or documents are kept, the office of a doctor or lawyer, neighbors of your children, the house of your father, friends, non-blood relatives, friends of a brother or sister, agents, strangers, thieves, criminals, nieces and nephews, and all places described by Libra and Venus.

EIGHTH HOUSE
This house governs the contents of an inheritance, a will, accounts, official documents, a whole series of storage spaces, including those where the personal items of the husband (wife) or partner are kept, locked drawers or hiding places, as well as neighbors of your friends, the workplace, the residence of sisters, the workplace of a daughter-in-law or son-in-law, surgeons, tax inspectors, investigators, funeral home employees, and places described by Scorpio and Pluto.

NINTH HOUSE
This house describes school or religious landmarks, maps, insurance policies, souvenirs from abroad, churches, courts, colleges, neighbors of a partner, the residence of an employee, the wife (husband) of a brother or sister, grandchildren, professors, strangers, non-blood relatives, travelers, travel agents, the workplace of the father, and all places described by Sagittarius and Jupiter.

TENTH HOUSE
The tenth house governs items to be searched for at your workplace, in the part of the house where you conduct business, in the room where your mother spends most of her time, in the residence of your business partner, at the workplace of your children, in the home of a niece or nephew among the belongings of non-blood relatives. This house governs the mother, judges, presidents, superiors, employers, cousins, the government, and all places described by Capricorn and Saturn.

ELEVENTH HOUSE

This house rules places where business papers and financial reports are kept, membership cards, as well as the mother’s belongings, club premises, non-blood relatives of siblings, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, adopted children, friends, and places described by Aquarius and Uranus.

TWELFTH HOUSE

This house describes hard-to-reach places or places of isolation, places where you engage in secret affairs, your sister’s or brother’s workplace, describes the mother’s neighbors, homes of non-blood relatives, the spouse’s workplace, siblings’ workplaces, your friend’s belongings, places where medicines are stored (any fuel, as well as gases – translator’s note), photographic equipment. It rules secret enemies, large animals, prisons, bedrooms, hospitals, poisons, and describes places associated with Pisces and Neptune. If all five significators are in the 12th house, the item is very well hidden and very difficult to find.

CHAPTER 9

THE MOON IN THE HORARY CHART

The Moon is the most important luminary in a horary chart – it is the strongest and most influential luminary, which is the distinction of a horary chart. To better understand the omnipotent energy of this luminary, the Moon can be likened to a chess queen. Just as the queen controls the entire chessboard with her inherent power, so too does the Moon control the horary chart. The Moon is always the co-ruler of both the querent and the question, and, like the queen, she exerts all her influence through “moves” – that is, the aspects she makes, and carries the greatest amount of information for the search through the indications she provides. The Moon provides significant help in finding a lost item, describing its location according to the house and sign in which it is located. She also helps in determining actions already taken to recover the lost item and future actions. All of this, of course, will be determined if you note and use the aspects that the Moon has formed and will yet form – aspects known as separating and applying aspects. The Moon’s strength is evident and manifests from the time she entered a sign until she leaves that sign. In other words, if the Moon in the chart is at 15 degrees Aries, you use all the aspects she makes, starting from 0 degrees Aries to 29 degrees Aries… all 30 degrees of Aries. If the Moon makes no aspects before leaving the sign, starting from her position in the chart, she is a “void of course” Moon.

For example. Suppose Venus in the horary chart is at 15 degrees Libra, Jupiter is at 21 degrees Leo, and the Moon is at 16 degrees Aries, and there are no other planets after 21 degrees. The Moon, separating from an opposition with Venus, makes her next aspect – a trine to Jupiter. And the trine to Jupiter is the last aspect the Moon forms before leaving the sign. After the Moon separates from the trine with Jupiter, she will become “void of course.” If the Moon were at 22 degrees Aries, the chart would have a “void of course” Moon. While most astrologers do not read charts that have a “void of course” Moon, my experience with horary charts for finding lost items shows that a “void of course” Moon has only a small influence or no influence on the outcome. This phenomenon does not affect the gathering of necessary information for an accurate chart reading. If you lose the queen on the chessboard, it does not necessarily mean you lose the game, but it does mean you must use all your skill and be much more careful. If your chart has a “void of course” Moon, the same principle applies. In both cases, you must make fuller use of all available means. To determine who last held the lost item or dealt with it, you always pay attention to the planet with which the Moon formed the last conjunction before the question was asked, regardless of

of how many houses or signs it has passed since then. If the planet with which the Moon made its last conjunction is the ruler of the 5th house, or if this conjunction was with a planet in the 5th house, then most likely your son, daughter, or lover last had the lost item in their possession. It may be left in the bedroom of your son or daughter or among their belongings. If it was a conjunction with the ruler of the 3rd house or a planet in the 3rd house, your brother or sister last held this item. If it concerns the 7th house, your partner or spouse likely last saw this object, and if it is the 11th house, your friend most likely last had it in their possession. This process of consideration applies to the corresponding houses to determine who last used the item.

If the planet with which the Moon formed its last conjunction is Saturn, then the connection to the house where Saturn is located is considered, as well as the house Saturn rules, meaning the house whose cusp is in Capricorn. Thus, if Saturn rules the 7th house, this may indicate that your spouse or partner, or anyone associated with the 7th house, last had the item.

Next, the first aspect the Moon makes indicates what you can expect at the beginning of the search to recover the item. If the first aspect is a trine, sextile, or conjunction with a benefic planet, the search and recovery process will begin successfully. If it is an opposition, square, or conjunction with a malefic planet, problems may arise right from the start.

If most of the applying aspects the Moon makes are to malefic or retrograde planets, you will face many difficulties and obstacles in your search.

Below is a list of planets with which the Moon can form aspects and the corresponding descriptions of the search process:

Venus – cooperation, harmony
Mercury – impatience, restlessness, the need to use many details
Sun – ambitions, idealism
Mars – independence, positivity, swift action
Jupiter – optimism, reward
Saturn – seriousness, discipline, attention
Uranus – unpredictability, intuition, forgetfulness
Pluto – activity, scientificity, suspicion

These descriptions indicate how your client will begin their search, and the last aspect the Moon makes will always indicate the final outcome. These aspects and the planets involved will show the results to expect at the end of resolving the issue.

Additionally, the first aspect the Moon makes will indicate where you should begin your search for the lost item. For example, if the Moon’s first aspect is to Venus in Libra, the lost item may be found in a closet in the bedroom or in other places governed by Venus. This rule applies regardless of which planet makes the first aspect with the Moon.

For further details on these locations, please refer to other sections of the book.

CHAPTER 10. THE LAST ASPECT OF THE MOON

Perhaps of all the configurations in a horary chart, the most important factor in determining the outcome of a situation is the last aspect the Moon makes. More precisely, the last aspect the Moon makes before leaving the sign will determine the final result. If the last aspect of the Moon is one of the favorable aspects (trine, sextile, or conjunction) to Venus, Jupiter, the Sun, the North Node, or the Part of Fortune, the lost item will definitely be found or returned. The return of the item is also promised by the last trine, sextile, or conjunction with one of the five significators: the ruler of the 5th house, the ruler of the querent, the Ascendant, or a planet in the 1st, 2nd, or 5th houses.

If the last aspect is a trine, sextile, or conjunction with Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, or Pluto, the item will be found only after delays, intensive searching, unforeseen turns of events, and/or amidst clutter, unless one of these planets is a significator; in this case, of course, its energy does not manifest negatively.

If the last aspect is a square or opposition, the item may never be found, especially if it is a square to a malefic planet or one of the five significators: the ruler of the 5th house, the ruler of the querent, the Ascendant, or planets in the 1st, 2nd, or 5th houses.

If the Moon’s last (prior) conjunction was with a retrograde planet, this indicates that the lost item is inside or behind something. This condition may mean the object is damaged or missing something. This aspect may also indicate that the person who last saw the item deliberately hid it.

If the Moon’s last conjunction was with a “cazimi” planet, this serves as an indication that the item is squeezed between other objects. “Cazimi” and retrograde planets will indicate that a more thorough search is necessary to find the lost item.

If a square or opposition to a retrograde planet is the last aspect the Moon makes, the lost item will never be found, especially if it is an aspect to a malefic planet. If, in this case, the planet aspected by the Moon is a benefic, the item may only be returned under extraordinary circumstances.

If the last aspect the Moon makes is a trine, sextile, or conjunction with a planet that is retrograde, the item will be returned, but only after delays and many hours of careful, thorough searching.

If the last aspect the Moon makes is to a “cazimi” planet, and this planet is retrograde, it leads to the same situation as if it were much more burdened by the last aspect being a square or opposition to a malefic “cazimi.” In all these cases, the item usually remains lost forever.

The Moon’s position in a sign and house is an additional indication of whether the lost item can be recovered. Here is a reference guide:

Moon’s Position and Likely Outcome
Cardinal signs – Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn – easy to find
Mutable signs – Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces – difficult to search
Fixed signs – Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius – the search is most arduous
Cadent houses – the search is very difficult
Angular houses – very difficult to find

CHAPTER 11. THE LUNAR NODES AND THE RETURN OF THE ITEM

The Lunar Nodes are not planets or stars. They are points on the celestial sphere where the Moon’s path crosses the ecliptic during its passage into northern or southern latitudes. They are called the North Node and South Node, also known as the Dragon’s Head and Dragon’s Tail. The North Node is considered benefic, with a Jupiterian effect of expansion, meaning growth, addition, and a formal beginning. The South Node is considered malefic, with a Saturnian effect, indicating the destruction of any situation symbolized by its contacts in the chart.

In a horary chart, all aspects between the Nodes and any of the significators will determine for the querent the possibility of finding and returning the lost item. The position of the North Node—both in ephemerides and in the chart—is given in numerical degrees, as are planetary positions. The position of the South Node, however, is not listed in ephemerides, but it is always in the opposite sign at the same degree as the North Node, making the Dragon’s Tail (South Node) directly in opposition to the Dragon’s Head (North Node).

For example, in the ephemerides for March 24, 1993, the North Node is at 14 degrees 51 minutes Sagittarius, so the South Node will be at 14 degrees 51 minutes Gemini.

If a planet forms a T-square with the Nodes, this is considered a separating aspect, which in no way joins or binds. If the Moon or the planet ruling the querent makes a trine or sextile to the North Node, this is a strong indication that the lost item will be returned. If the Moon or the ruler of the querent is in conjunction with the North Node (and in opposition to the South Node), this should be considered a binding aspect that will also bring the object back to its owner.If these planets make a conjunction with the South Node, it indicates separation from the lost item. Make sure to pay attention to the Moon’s last aspect. If it is an aspect to one of the Nodes, it can easily be determined whether it is an addition or separation, as mentioned above. Similar to all aspects in astrology, the conjunction is the strongest. This statement holds true for the Nodes as well. They are strongest when in a conjunction aspect.

If one of the five significators governing the lost item is in trine, sextile, or conjunction with the North Node, the lost item is more apparent and easier to find. If the significators are in square or opposition to the North Node (which would be square or conjunction to the South Node, respectively), the lost item is hidden from view and most difficult to find.

CHAPTER 12
LOST, FORGOTTEN, OR STOLEN ITEM

Missing items can be divided into three categories: lost, forgotten, and stolen. Most missing items are lost or forgotten, as they are not valuable enough to be stolen but are important enough for the owner to want them back. If an item has disappeared, it means you have no idea where it might be and have searched for it unsuccessfully for some time. If an item was forgotten somewhere, which is the most common reason for an item’s absence, you usually held it in your hands and simply forgot where you put it. Knowing that you forgot the item somewhere, you can help yourself in the search by roughly reconstructing your previous actions.

If an item was stolen, then someone else was involved, and the likelihood of the item being returned is low until the thief is identified and it is confirmed that the item is in their possession.

Indications of a forgotten item
The following indications are very important in determining whether the item was simply forgotten or not. The 4th house is the “house of forgotten things,” and Neptune is the planet of forgetfulness, and both of these factors play an important role in identifying forgotten objects. If any of the five significators makes an aspect to the cusp of the 4th house, its ruler, to Neptune, or to planets in the 4th house, we can definitively consider the item as forgotten. This is also true if these rulers and elements make aspects to each other.

If the ruler of the 2nd or 4th house and/or the Moon or Neptune are in the 1st house, the object was forgotten. This is true if the rulers of the 1st, 2nd, and 4th houses or the Moon make an aspect to Neptune.

Another indication of a forgotten item is if the ruler of the 1st house is in a harmonious aspect to the Moon, to the rulers of the 2nd or 4th houses, or to planets in the 4th house. If the Moon’s last aspect was to the ruler of the 1st house, the ruler of the 4th house, Neptune, or any planet in the 4th house, this can also indicate that the item was forgotten. If Neptune is in the 4th house or strong in the chart, this is, once again, an indication that the item was forgotten.

Indications of a stolen item
The following indications will help you determine that the item was stolen. If the ruler of the 1st house, the ruler of the 2nd house, or the Moon makes negative (discordant) aspects to the ruler of the 7th house, the cusp of the 7th house, or any malefic in it, then the item was stolen. If any of the significators separates from a square, opposition, or conjunction to the ruler of the 7th house, the cusp of the 7th house, or malefics in the 7th house, then the item was stolen.

Indicators of the thief
The sign on the cusp of the 7th house, the planet ruling the 7th house, the sign of the ruler of the 7th house, or any planet located in the 7th house will help describe the thief. The house where the ruler of the 7th house is located will describe the thief’s relationship to the querent. If the planet ruling the 7th house is in the 7th house, this may indicate a partner or spouse; in the 3rd house, it indicates a sibling or neighbor; in the 4th house, it indicates someone living in the same house or a parent. In the 5th house, it speaks of a son or daughter who took the item; in the 6th house, it indicates an employee; in the 8th house, it indicates a tax inspector or debtor; in the 9th house, it indicates a stranger (this may also include a traveler or newcomer); in the 10th house, it belongs to someone with whom you work or to the mother. If a planet is in the 11th house, it may be a friend or clubmate, and if in the 12th house, a secret enemy.

Using this method of determining “who lives in each house,” a multifaceted analysis of establishing connections can be conducted. If there are no indications of theft, then, most likely, the item is lost or forgotten, and you need to follow the rules outlined in this chapter to determine whether the chart suggests the return of the item.

CHAPTER 13
ASPECTS

Aspect is a term used to denote angular relationships between two planets in the zodiac. All aspects are calculated in degrees. The orb is the allowance (in degrees) within which two planets are still considered (or no longer considered) in aspect to each other. If the orb is 10 degrees, this means the aspect is already active if 10 degrees are missing to the exact aspect. This is a applying aspect, and it will remain active for another 10 degrees after the exact value—then it becomes a separating aspect. For example, if a planet is at 6 degrees Libra, the conjunction aspect will remain in effect from 26 degrees Virgo to 16 degrees Libra (10 degrees on either side). Up to 6 degrees Libra, the aspect is applying; by 16 degrees Libra, it becomes separating. The tighter, or smaller, the orb of an aspect, the stronger the interaction between the planetary energies is felt.

If planets in aspect are at the same degree, they are in an exact aspect, also known as partile. This aspect is very strong; it is especially important in a horary chart.

When indicating an aspect, we always name the faster-moving planet first. This is important for distinguishing between applying and separating aspects.

Example. Suppose there is a trine between Mercury at 10 degrees Virgo and Mars at 15 degrees Capricorn. Knowing that Mercury moves faster, we can determine that Mercury is making a applying trine to Mars with an orb of 5 degrees. Mars could never form a similar aspect to Mercury.

Both applying and separating aspects are important in horary practice. By noting all separating aspects, you will know what has already happened regarding the matter. Having this information makes it easier to verify whether the chart is radical. If past events are correctly described by separating aspects, you confirm that the time taken for the question is correct and have a good working chart. This correct information provides what is known as the “signature” of the chart.

Based on my experience, I believe this is the only reliable way to accurately determine whether the chart is radical and suitable for judgment. If all separating aspects correctly describe past events, then you have every reason to consider the applying aspects and can accurately determine all future events. These aspects will help you predict the outcome and guide the querent in their search.

A large number of aspects in the chart indicates a large number of events. If there are more separating aspects than applying ones, this means most possible actions have already taken place, and you should expect fewer events in the future.

There are several ways to significantly simplify locating and returning the item. It is recommended to use an 8-degree orb for any of the five major aspects and fast-moving planets—Mercury, Venus, and the Sun. A 10-degree orb corresponds to the slower planets—Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.I successfully use a 10-degree orb for all planets. ONLY FIVE MAJOR ASPECTS ARE USED FOR SUCCESSFUL HORARY WORK: Conjunction: the same degree of longitude Sextile: 60 degrees (2 signs) Square: 90 degrees (3 signs) Trines and sextiles are known as favorable or easy aspects. They can indicate a favorable outcome for the querent and answer “yes.” Squares and oppositions are known as unfavorable or hard aspects, indicating an unfavorable outcome for the querent and answering “no.”

CONJUNCTION
Two planets form a conjunction (or conjunction) if they are in the same degree (plus or minus 10 degrees of orb). In other words, if they are at the same longitude of the celestial sphere plus or minus 10 degrees, they are, as already mentioned, in conjunction. Conjunction is the strongest aspect in the horary chart and is a joint action of the planets in question. You can always rely on it when receiving guidance from planets in the sign where the conjunction occurs.

When the planet that rules the querent is conjunct with one of the important significators, the querent is given the opportunity to choose actions to be taken. Conjunctions bring people together (their thoughts, things, etc.) and tend to address the matter to the querent with a proposal for cooperation that must be accepted for the matter to conclude satisfactorily.

If the conjunction occurs in a cardinal sign and in an angular house, events will begin to unfold immediately. If the conjunction occurs in succeeding houses, events will begin after some time and will last longer, but will end favorably. If the conjunction is in cadent houses, the action seems never to begin unless significant effort is applied. Even with the application of enormous, literally inhuman efforts to search, it will prove futile. And even if the matter finally concludes, it may bring something quite different from what was desired.

SEXTILE
The sextile gives the opportunity to find again what is needed if the querent applies effort and begins to act immediately. The opportunity will materialize and take effect with only minimal effort. A sextile rising from a cadent house indicates that the querent may delay too long in taking action, allowing the subject to slip through their fingers, which will significantly complicate achieving a successful outcome.

Like the conjunction and trine, the sextile shows that the answer will always be in the querent’s favor. If the aspect is applying, the opportunity to return the item is granted to the querent himself, and if the aspect is separating, the opportunity is granted to someone else. Always check the house, including the sign and planets, to determine to whom the opportunity to return the item to the owner is granted.

OPPOSITIONS
Opposition has the effect of “stretching apart.” This is an unfortunate aspect that often indicates envy or jealousy. Opposition can cause separation—divorce, termination of partnership, or interruption of what was shared. The querent will never achieve their goal if there is an opposition unless there is mutual reception between the two significators (see Chapter 14 on mutual reception). In the latter case, the significators could work together and overcome obstacles. Always look for opposition in the chart to determine who or what is working against you when you resolve your task. Opposition is the hardest aspect in the horary chart to achieve any favorable outcome. Where you see opposition, you will find people, places, or things working against you, but the more effort you apply, the closer you will come to a favorable outcome.

SQUARES
The square shows obstacles and difficulties that will have to be overcome in connection with this matter. It is best not to attempt what is asked, because even with great effort you will lose much. If the significators are in a fixed sign and in an angular house, the querent may succeed despite squares. Success may also come if the significator is in a succeeding or cadent house, but only after overcoming great difficulties. Often, however, the querent must apply truly enormous effort only to abandon the search and reconcile themselves to the loss.

Always consider squares in the horary chart to determine from whom or where obstacles or delays are coming. You will find indications of this by looking at the house, sign, and planet that form the square with the significator. A separating square will show an obstacle that was in the past. If there is more than one applying square to the querent, the querent will likely have to accept the collapse of their project because their efforts will most likely lead nowhere. If the significator is aspected exclusively unfavorably but has one applying square, the querent has the opportunity to overcome the negative effect of the square and achieve a favorable outcome. However, in this case, persistence and focus will be required from them.

TRINES
The trine is considered the best aspect. It brings success more easily than any other aspect. In fact, the matter will conclude even without the querent’s diligence or any effort on their part. A trine from an angular house brings a quick conclusion, which will also be easily perceived by the querent. Trines from succeeding and cadent houses provide ease in resolving the situation but require a little more time for realization. Always check from which house and sign the trine is coming to determine which direction of action seems easier and will bring the best results.

A Grand Trine is one of the most favorable configurations in the chart. It consists of three planets in trine to each other and placed in signs that form this configuration. A Grand Trine guarantees the querent a result even more favorable than they expected.

CHAPTER 14 MUTUAL RECEPTION
When two planets are in each other’s signs of rulership, they are said to be in mutual reception. For example, on a certain day, transiting Saturn is in the sign of Leo, and the transiting Sun of that same day is in the sign of Capricorn. Since Saturn is the natural ruler of Capricorn and the Sun is the natural ruler of Leo, it turns out that these two planets are in mutual reception.

If the planet that rules the Ascendant (the querent) is in mutual reception with another planet, then some person could help the querent find the lost item by spending some time actively searching or providing some information about the item’s location. Pay attention to this other planet, which is in mutual reception with the querent’s ruler, as it will describe the person who will help in returning the item.

If this planet is the Sun, it will indicate that this person is a man, perhaps a father or someone in authority. If this planet is the Moon, it will indicate that this person is a woman or perhaps a mother.

Below is a brief description of the planets and the people they represent:

Mercury: student, teacher, child
Venus: young girl or lover
Mars: young man
Jupiter: traveler (possibly a stranger), student, or clergyman
Saturn: older person
Uranus: a close friend

For a more in-depth description of these potential helpers, consider the house where the planet in mutual reception is located. If the planet in mutual reception is in the first house, then the return of the item depends solely on the querent’s efforts. Similarly, each house in which the planet in mutual reception stands provides a corresponding description of the helpers.

In short:
I house: You
II house: financial advisor, banker
III house: brothers, sisters, neighbors
IV house: family, father, employer’s children
V house: children, friends, girlfriends
VIII house: surgeon, lender, psychologist, entrepreneur
IX house: blood relatives, pastor, minister (also: ambassador, manager, priest)
X house: mother, employer, representative of authority, judge
XI house: friends, club members, daughter-in-law or son-in-law
XII house: servants, pets

For more information to describe the persons associated with different houses, refer to Chapter 8.If one of the five significators in a horary chart is in mutual reception with another planet, this provides important indications. If you find mutual reception with any of the five significators, this indicates that the missing item has changed its location, has moved. Both the sign and the house of this planet will help describe the location of the object. If any of the five significators is in mutual reception with the querent’s ruler, the astrologer can guarantee the querent that the item will be returned. The return of the thing is also certain if one of the significators is in mutual reception with the ruler of the 5th house cusp or any planet in the 5th house. If two planets are in mutual reception, place them in the signs they rule and at the same degrees they had in the radical chart. In other words, if Mercury is at 10° Taurus and Venus is at 25° Gemini, they are in mutual reception. In this case, if Mercury is one of the five significators, you interpret Mercury as if it were at 10° Gemini. Now all aspects to Mercury are considered at 10° Gemini. If Venus is the primary significator, all aspects to Venus are read at 25° Taurus. And then, if, for example, the initial reading of the chart with Mercury at 10° Taurus promised the return of the item, the position of Mercury at 10° Gemini after the reception shift may negate that promise. Moreover, this indicates that the item has changed location (moved to another place) and may now be lost.