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2001-2002, IN REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER:

Hand-drawn Lunar Calendar © by Mali Blotta at malili19@yahoo.com, San Francisco Bay Area artist.  This remarkable lunar calendar and visual ephemeris reflects the inspiration of Mali's studies of ancient Mayan astronomy combined with her knowledge of contemporary western astrological traditions. (added December 2002)

Zodiac Goddess Figures by Northern California artist Harry Leaf.  Colorful, original glazed figures to inspire the energies that bring balance to the coming new era.

Philipp the Journalist © by Ruth Brummund, Dipl Psych.  A professional journalist faces a major turning point in his life and his career, and volunteers as a subject for analysis by a group of astrologers.  First they rectify his chart, and then proceed to answer questions he has about which direction to take at this turning point.  In this article, Ruth indicates her rectification results, proceeds to answer the questions Philipp has about what potentials the future holds for him, and addresses character analysis techniques. (complete translation posted August 2002)

Geodetics and Political History © by Blake Finley, M.A. Linguistics, Cert. Teaching: Geodetics used to verifiy remarkable parallels with international historical events.  This article was posted earlier on the Uranian Beacon website, and was lost when files were corrupted in a past internet fiasco. 

Astrological Reference Points and the Lunar Nodes: © by Blake Finley, M.A. Linguistics, Cert. Teaching: In our chart work, we use non-planetary reference points such as the Lunar Nodes, the Ascendant and MC, and the 0° cardinal point.  How are these points actually distinguished from each other?  In particular, what do the Lunar Nodes signify? This article deals with these issues. (added March 2002)

The Ascendants of Twins © by Ruth Brummund, Dipl Psych.  In this article, Ruth clarifies several basic points in chart analysis:  1) determining fundamental differences in the charts of twins; 2) underlining the importance of key planetary midpoint axes in personality assessment; 3) distinguishing between the meanings of the Ascendant and the MC, and clarifying past assumptions about what their basic significance is in the astrological chart.  (added March 2002)

  Meditations with Zeus, Kronos, and Poseidon: © by Janis Page, M.A. Psych. Counseling: These meditations complete the depth meditation series by Ms Page on the eight Transneptunians used by Hamburg School astrologers starting in the 1920s.  The series integrates Ms Page's experience with and studies of archetypal and astrological symbolism, anthropology, psychology, and Tibetan Buddhist metaphysics. (added March 2002)

Money and Astrology, elucidated via Uranian Methods: © by Blake Finley, M.A. Linguistics, Cert. Teaching:  This is the first in a series of articles on money and how it shows up in Uranian charts.  The first chart is of a man who was known as the "richest man in the world" in the early 20th century.  His family and dynasty remain. (added March 2002)

The Transneptunians as a Developmental Sequence (update March 2002): © by L Blake Finley, M.A. Linguistics, Cert Tchg: This longstanding and periodically updated article has undergone recent revisions, incorporating recent observations and insights, and restructured to present a more objective view of the Transneptunian energies.  The overviews of Hades and its comparisons with other planetary energies, in particular, have undergone significant fine tuning.  Visit this page if you wish to re-read the article with its updates and revisions added up to March 2002.

  Hades Yesterday and Today: a Study of the Underlying Principle (Update Feb 2002): © by Blake Finley, M.A. Linguistics, Cert. Teaching.  "One point seems to be very clear:  How Hades manifests in our lives (high or low) depends strongly on our spiritual and metaphysical outlook, and its effect on our approach to life."  This is an ongoing study of Hades.  In this article, the author strives to uncover the core principles, positive and negative, of a highly misunderstood planet that is part of our daily reality, if we only stop to inspect it (updated February 2002)

The Dalai Lama: Analysis via the Brummund Method of Uranian Astrology: © by Master Teacher Ruth Brummund, Dipl Psych., and Blake Finley, M.A. Linguistics, Cert. Teaching:  This article has been in preparation since early 2001, and is now posted midway for your perusal.  Ruth and Blake alternate at rectification, character analysis, and ultimately a Mandala analysis, posted earlier on this website. (added December 2001)

Transneptunians: Science or Speculation?: © by Blake Finley, M.A. Linguistics, Cert. Teaching:  This article has been in preparation since early 2001, and is now posted midway, to be continued and supplemented later with additional information and references. (added December 2001)

Planetary Glyph Symbolism: © by Blake Finley, M.A. Linguistics, Cert. Teaching:  Historically, astrologers have written on the componential symbolism of the planetary glyphs.  This presentation extends the same principles to the Transneptunians. (added November 2001)

Sample page of interpretations from the Brummund Rulebook: this small excerpt from the new Brummund Rulebook, under preparation for publication, shows the interpretations for pictures involving Mercury with Jupiter and subsequent planets and Transneptunians. (added November 2001)

Explanation of the 90 Degree Dial: © by Blake Finley, M.A. Linguistics, Cert. Teaching: An introduction that helps understand the truly simple principle upon which the 90 degree dial is based, and further explains its use in the 22.5° mode. (added September 2001)

  Meditation with Apollon: © by Janis Page, M.A. Psych. Counseling: This depth meditation, a collection of impressions on Apollon energies, integrates Ms Page's experience with and studies of archetypal and astrological symbolism, anthropology, psychology. (added August 2001)

Lesson 5: The Uranian Mandala © by Master Uranian Astrologer Ruth Brummund, Dipl Psych.  Having analyzed the talents of the individual shown by the three main axes of aptitudes and abilities, we proceed to count the frequency of factors along those axes and then assess the marked emphases or absences of those factors to learn what challenges lie before the individual in becoming fully conscious of his or her complexes, inclinations, blind spots, and personal strengths. (added August 2001)

Lesson 4: Character Analysis © by Master Uranian Astrologer Ruth Brummund, Dipl Psych.  The Uranian chart can potentially be a maze of factors and calculations, if we trail off on every possible tangent and don't establish functional priorities.  However, there are certain key midpoint axes which will yield the most critical and essential information about an individual's aptitudes and abilities. (added August 2001)

Identification of the term Uranian Astrology © by Master Uranian Astrologer Ruth Brummund, Dipl Psych.  We have heard the terms Uranian Astrology and Uranian System used in various contexts.  Where would these terms be used accurately? (added August 2001)

Lesson 3: Birth Time Rectification © by Master Uranian Astrologer Ruth Brummund, Dipl Psych.  After obtaining birth data from the native, family members, or printed records, how do we verify the precise time of birth? (added July 2001)

Lesson 2: Solar Arc Directions © by Master Uranian Astrologer Ruth Brummund, Dipl Psych.  What is solar arc, how do we measure it, and how do we apply it?  How do we calculate 22.5° (16th harmonic) notation? (added July 2001)

Introduction to the Uranian Mandala (Meditation Wheel) by Master Uranian Astrologer Ruth Brummund, Dipl Psych:  This is the definitive original article published in German by Ruth Brummund in 1984, now available in English translation.  The article describes the basic format and principles and how the Mandala is to be read.  Part 2 of the article, to be added later, will explain the mathematical procedure (also mentioned in other Beacon articles by Ms Brummund) in  for constructing the individualized Mandala.  It would be wise to study this section now, to familiarize oneself with the symbolism and fundamental interpretive strategies.  Still further information on the Mandala will be available in the Brummund Technique Book, in process of translation at this time. (added July 2001)

Lesson 1: Planetary Pictures © by Master Uranian Astrologer Ruth Brummund, Dipl Psych.  What are planetary pictures; how do we find them, and of what significance are they? (added July 2001)

The Dalai Lama: An Assessment via the Uranian Mandala by Master Uranian Astrologer Ruth Brummund, Dipl Psych: indicators shown by the Uranian Mandala of the underlying psychology of the contemporary Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. (added July 2001)

A Chronological History of Uranian Astrology compiled by Blake Finley, M.A. Linguistics, Cert. Teaching:  This chronology, first present in April 2000, brings Uranian Astrology to life on your screen with photos of past and current prominent figures in Hamburg School and Uranian Astrology. (updated June 2001)

Answers to Questions about Uranian Techniques: A periodically updated alphabetical listing of key topics of interest to Uranian Astrology practice, answered by Master Uranian Astrologer Ruth Brummund. (added May 2001)

Astrology & Science: Magnetism & DNA : Translated excerpt from the French-language book How to Prove Astrology: Experiments and Theoretical Approaches by Sorbonne scholar Dr Suzel Fuzeau-Braesch.  Dr Fuzeau-Braesch covers not only facts about magnetic fields that confirm astrological influences, but also works with a theory of how magnetic fields influence development of DNA strains, and thus also perhaps link with astrological factors. (complete translation posted May 2001)

  Meditation with Vulkanus: © by Janis Page, M.A. Psych. Counseling: This depth meditation, a collection of impressions on Vulkanus energies, integrates Ms Page's experience with and studies of archetypal and astrological symbolism, anthropology, psychology. (added March 2001)

www.predictweather.com: Weather by the Moon: This website by New Zealand educator Kenneth Ring describes how study of our Moon's relationship to Earth is used to determine weather forecasts that are far more reliable than those dispensed by the vast majority of meteorologists. (added March 2001)

Alfred Witte: Still Ahead of His Time in 1941: © by Blake Finley, M.A. Linguistics, Cert. Teaching: A tribute to Alfred Witte, recognizing his contributions to the field of astrology, including a summary of developments that have led to today's Uranian Astrology. (added February 2001)

The Macrocosm Within  © by Edward Block , Ph.D. Behavioral Biology: On human energetics, the study of subtle and very real phenomena corresponding to Prana, Chi, Chakra energies, connecting with Neurobiological principles and ultimately to Astrology.  Deals with the historical resistance of astrologers to science and scientists to astrology.

Sensitive Points, Sums, and Midpoints: © by Ruth Brummund, Dipl.Psych: Ms Brummund illustrates the redundancy of using an excess of mathematical techniques in general practice. (added January 2001)

Sign Rulerships: © by Blake Finley, M.A. Linguistics, Cert. Teaching: Addressing the issue of using the old concept of rulerships in Uranian Astrology. (added January 2001)

Sums compared to Midpoints: © by Ruth Brummund, Dipl.Psych: Ms Brummund illustrates the redundancy of using an excess of mathematical techniques in accounting for the death of the eminent astrologer Michel Gauquelin. (added January 2001)

In Memory of Ludwig Rudolph: © by Ruth Brummund, Dipl.Psych: A tribute to Ludwig Rudolph and an assessment of a seed chart from the history of the Hamburg School of Astrology and its impact on past and future events. (added January 2001)

Gems of Wisdom from Al H. Morrison: © by Blake Finley, M.A. Linguistics, Cert. Teaching: The first part of this article appeared some time ago on the Beacon, and it is now supplemented with a Uranian analysis of key configurations in Mr Morrison's chart, and includes interpretations of planetary combinations from the Brummund Rulebook by Ruth Brummund, with supplementary interpretations by Blake Finley. (updated January 2001)

Spirituality in the Natal Chart: © by Ruth Brummund, Dipl.Psych: An article on Poseidon as a spiritual indicator, illustrated with the chart and Mandala of Pope John XXIII. (added January 2001)

  Meditation with Cupido: © by Janis Page, M.A. Psych. Counseling: This depth meditation, a collection of impressions on Cupido energies, integrates Ms Page's experience with and studies of archetypal and astrological symbolism, anthropology, psychology. (added January 2001)

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