Technical Approach to Contra-Parallels
Technical Approach to Contra-Parallels
Measure declinations carefully to confirm an exact contra-parallel. Use parallel and contra-parallel lists together to map subtle energy dynamics.
Backlink: Contra-parallel Rules.
🧭 Technical / Comprehensive Procedure
- Compute declinations of date for natal planets and angles; list every star within 1° (same side for parallels, opposite side for contra-parallels); grade by orb and star magnitude (brighter = stronger in tradition).
- Look up each star in the declination table and its full note.
- Combine: body nature × star nature (polar tension, like an opposition).
- Cross-check with longitude contacts listed in the star’s Star Data block.
Sources (method)
- Jean Meeus, Astronomical Algorithms, 2nd ed. (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — ch. 13 (coordinate transforms), ch. 47 (Moon, nodes, perigee/apogee)