It is said that hindsight is 20/20. Throughout history, astrologers have looked back at major events to see if what occurred was predictable using charts relevant to where the events took place. Typically, these have been the natal charts of kings, presidents, nations, cities, and states.
The purpose of studying history is to be able to learn from it, otherwise we end up repeating those same lessons thus causing needless suffering. In reviewing historic events, it's vitality important to play attention to the signals. In astrology, that means looking at charts so we will be better able to forecast events that affect humanity. That, I believe, is the role of astrology and astrologers in society. Astrology cannot tell you how the universe was formed that is the goal of astrophysics; but astrology's aim is to help us understand the effects the universe has on us here on planet earth.
Quake: Coalinga May 2, 1983
Magnitude: 6.3
Cost: 94 injured, $10,000,000 in property damages
Click here: California Earthquake Map Collection | Geology.com
Here we have the quake chart of Coalinga. The actual aspects of this chart don't look to be all that bad with the exception of Pluto and Saturn in conjunction in the 1st square to the Moon in the 4th. The only other adverse aspect is Neptune in the 3rd opposed to Venus in the 9th. It doesn't tell why the quake occurred at this particular point in time which is the purpose of this article. We want to know why at this moment! It is something can only be gleaned from looking at it in comparison to the California chart progressed to the date of the quake.
The details for the California chart are: San Jose; September 9, 1850; 9:41 am.
It is here in this chart that we are able to see why the Coalinga quake occurred. There are several eclipses being activated by the transiting planets. It is the transiting planets that set off the afflicted progressed aspects. In the years leading up to this quake, it is important to note, the progressed node of the California chart was eclipsed opposite on July 27, 1980 at 5 Aquarius. The node is a particularly sensitive point in a chart. Vedic astrologers consider the nodes to be of a malefic influence, swallowing the Sun and Moon during eclipses. When this point is activated by transit it can cause sudden unexpected events.
All progressed planetary positions that are eclipsed become very sensitive to upcoming transits just as natal positions do. Bill Meridian states in his book, The Power of Eclipse Paths, that progressed planetary positions are likely to be even more sensitive than natal positions. This makes sense considering the progressed chart shows just where we are at in the cycle of existence. Nothing ever stays the same--we grow, we change, as the planets move along and it's reflected in our charts. This is true for nations, states, and cities as well.
Looking at the chart yields a quite number of tranisting planets activating eclipses of previous years:
Pluto: July 20, 1982 SE 2NN
Saturn: October 23, 1976 SE 15 N
Uranus: February 26, 1979 SE 17S
Jupiter: February 26, 1979 SE 17S
Vertex: April 4, 1977 LE 15S
Chiron: November 18, 1975 14N
Black Moon Lilith: January 25, 1982 SE 1S
These transiting positions are key to knowing why the quake happened on this date. When the transiting planets hit these very sensitive activation points AND come into contact with the progressed planetary aspects in the California chart, it sets things in motion. In this case, we've got transiting Pluto and Saturn conjunct Fortuna, square to the progressed Sun (having been eclipsed opposite on July 20, 1982 SE), and transiting Black Moon Lilith conjunct with progressed Mercury opposite the Node (eclipsed on January 25, 1982).
Not to be forgotten, we have the transiting Venus coming into square with progressed ascendant and the yet to be in May of 1983 eclipse of June 11th opposite the progressed Venus and Chiron. Transiting Chiron is conjunct the malefic fixed star Algol at 26 Taurus and the eclipse of November 18, 1975. Transiting Mars is conjunct with the eclipse of May 1975. The transiting Sun is trine to the 18S eclipse of March 1, 1980 that deals with endings and separations according to Bernadette Brady. It's a picture of a chart set to explode.
However, there is more to it than that. For a quake to happen in California there MUST be an affliction to the 4th house by transits. This is fulfilled by the transiting Node at 25 Gemini (conjunct within a 2 degree maximum allowable orb of the December 15, 1982 SE) in opposition to transiting Neptune at 28 Sagittarius squaring the progressed Vertex.
The last step involves the transiting Moon. This is where we find the answer to indicate the time. The progressed aspects can all be in positions of activation, with an afflicted 4th house and ascendant ruler, but a quake won't be set off UNTIL the transiting Moon hits a critical spot. The Moon is the all important timer to set things off! In this case, the transiting Moon was coming into a less than 1 degree orb opposition with the lunar eclipse of January 9, 1982 taking place at 19 Cancer 14. I have found in my research, the Moon is most often within less than a 1 degree orb of an activation point when a quake hits and quite often it is transiting a lunar eclipse.
Predicting quakes and their locations is an involved process. It requires time, data, working with various charts, rectification, eclipses, lunations, and a desire to solve mysteries. It is possible to do, I believe, but in the famous words of my art teacher from design school said, "You must train your eyes to see". She's right, you know:)
The purpose of studying history is to be able to learn from it, otherwise we end up repeating those same lessons thus causing needless suffering. In reviewing historic events, it's vitality important to play attention to the signals. In astrology, that means looking at charts so we will be better able to forecast events that affect humanity. That, I believe, is the role of astrology and astrologers in society. Astrology cannot tell you how the universe was formed that is the goal of astrophysics; but astrology's aim is to help us understand the effects the universe has on us here on planet earth.
If you were to ask most astrologers to forecast upcoming events, they would likely tell you they start by looking at the lunation chart to see if there are indications of trouble ahead. Since this article is a look back at the makings of a quake in California, let's rewind to May of 1983.
The New Moon takes place in the 4th house of this chart set for Los Angeles. It's heavily aspected by Saturn and Pluto in opposition and accompanied by Mars and Mercury. Mars afflicted in the 4th is hardly ever a good sign and promises to cause trouble. Being that Mars is in Taurus, signals troubles of an earthly nature involving real estate and in opposition to Pluto, that means hidden, transforming and destructive earthly nature. In California, troubles of an earthly nature involving real estate = potential quake time.
I chose the Coalinga quake of 1983 to illustrate what a quake looks like using the Progressed chart of California.
Quake: Coalinga May 2, 1983
Magnitude: 6.3
Cost: 94 injured, $10,000,000 in property damages
Click here: California Earthquake Map Collection | Geology.com
Here we have the quake chart of Coalinga. The actual aspects of this chart don't look to be all that bad with the exception of Pluto and Saturn in conjunction in the 1st square to the Moon in the 4th. The only other adverse aspect is Neptune in the 3rd opposed to Venus in the 9th. It doesn't tell why the quake occurred at this particular point in time which is the purpose of this article. We want to know why at this moment! It is something can only be gleaned from looking at it in comparison to the California chart progressed to the date of the quake.
The details for the California chart are: San Jose; September 9, 1850; 9:41 am.
All progressed planetary positions that are eclipsed become very sensitive to upcoming transits just as natal positions do. Bill Meridian states in his book, The Power of Eclipse Paths, that progressed planetary positions are likely to be even more sensitive than natal positions. This makes sense considering the progressed chart shows just where we are at in the cycle of existence. Nothing ever stays the same--we grow, we change, as the planets move along and it's reflected in our charts. This is true for nations, states, and cities as well.
Looking at the chart yields a quite number of tranisting planets activating eclipses of previous years:
Pluto: July 20, 1982 SE 2NN
Saturn: October 23, 1976 SE 15 N
Uranus: February 26, 1979 SE 17S
Jupiter: February 26, 1979 SE 17S
Vertex: April 4, 1977 LE 15S
Chiron: November 18, 1975 14N
Black Moon Lilith: January 25, 1982 SE 1S
These transiting positions are key to knowing why the quake happened on this date. When the transiting planets hit these very sensitive activation points AND come into contact with the progressed planetary aspects in the California chart, it sets things in motion. In this case, we've got transiting Pluto and Saturn conjunct Fortuna, square to the progressed Sun (having been eclipsed opposite on July 20, 1982 SE), and transiting Black Moon Lilith conjunct with progressed Mercury opposite the Node (eclipsed on January 25, 1982).
Not to be forgotten, we have the transiting Venus coming into square with progressed ascendant and the yet to be in May of 1983 eclipse of June 11th opposite the progressed Venus and Chiron. Transiting Chiron is conjunct the malefic fixed star Algol at 26 Taurus and the eclipse of November 18, 1975. Transiting Mars is conjunct with the eclipse of May 1975. The transiting Sun is trine to the 18S eclipse of March 1, 1980 that deals with endings and separations according to Bernadette Brady. It's a picture of a chart set to explode.
However, there is more to it than that. For a quake to happen in California there MUST be an affliction to the 4th house by transits. This is fulfilled by the transiting Node at 25 Gemini (conjunct within a 2 degree maximum allowable orb of the December 15, 1982 SE) in opposition to transiting Neptune at 28 Sagittarius squaring the progressed Vertex.
The last step involves the transiting Moon. This is where we find the answer to indicate the time. The progressed aspects can all be in positions of activation, with an afflicted 4th house and ascendant ruler, but a quake won't be set off UNTIL the transiting Moon hits a critical spot. The Moon is the all important timer to set things off! In this case, the transiting Moon was coming into a less than 1 degree orb opposition with the lunar eclipse of January 9, 1982 taking place at 19 Cancer 14. I have found in my research, the Moon is most often within less than a 1 degree orb of an activation point when a quake hits and quite often it is transiting a lunar eclipse.
Predicting quakes and their locations is an involved process. It requires time, data, working with various charts, rectification, eclipses, lunations, and a desire to solve mysteries. It is possible to do, I believe, but in the famous words of my art teacher from design school said, "You must train your eyes to see". She's right, you know:)
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