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Primary Directions

Primary directions project celestial points through the Earth’s diurnal rotation using a specified sphere model and direction key. Scope is explicit.

Term
Primary Directions

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Overview

The symbolic date is age 30 under this key; changing the key changes the date and must create a new receipt. This is the worked result for Primary Directions; it remains conditional and does not turn geometry or timing into a verdict. The comparison method is explicit: State mundane or zodiacal direction, promissor, significator, latitude treatment, semi-arc, converse/direct choice, and time key before calculation.

At a glance

Topic
Primary Directions
Content family
return and symbolic timing
Case inputs
directed arc 30° in right ascension; key 1° = 1 year; latitude and house framework declared
Measured finding
the symbolic date is age 30 under this key; changing the key changes the date and must create a new receipt
OpenFate support
knowledge reference only
Use boundary
conditional · source-audited · non-fated

Definition and exact scope

Primary directions project celestial points through the Earth’s diurnal rotation using a specified sphere model and direction key.

Calculation or decision rule

State mundane or zodiacal direction, promissor, significator, latitude treatment, semi-arc, converse/direct choice, and time key before calculation. The receipt retains the chosen input record, reference frame, tolerance, and version, then identifies the first step where an independent recalculation diverges.

Worked case and illustrative near miss

directed arc 30° in right ascension; key 1° = 1 year; latitude and house framework declared. the symbolic date is age 30 under this key; changing the key changes the date and must create a new receipt.

Illustrative near miss; does not qualify: Treating 30° of ecliptic longitude as the same as a 30° mundane or RA arc.

School, model, and context variants

Different primary-direction schools can yield different dates; no result should be shown without its complete calculation receipt.

Product, safety, and verification boundary

OpenFate publishes Primary Directions as an auditable knowledge reference and does not claim a dedicated calculator or generated result. Primary Directions preserves contrary observations and uncertainty. It cannot replace consent, professional help, location research, or a person’s account.

Sources and editorial basis

  1. NCGR-PAA Level III Curriculum
    NCGR-PAA Level III Curriculum, “Synastry” and “Solar Return”, pp. 2–3; “Classical Astrology: Timing”, p. 3; forecast bibliography, pp. 5–6The NCGR-PAA advanced curriculum lists the inputs, calculation distinctions, and synthesis steps taught for synastry, composite and Davison charts, solar and lunar returns, transits, progressions, solar arcs, and profections. It documents professional curriculum scope, not empirical validation.
  2. Astrodienst Chart Type and Calculation Methods
    Astrodienst Chart Types help, “Progressed Composite Chart, reference place method” heading and paragraphs defining Secondary Progression, solar arc, and calculation optionsAstrodienst chart-type documentation used to distinguish real-time transits, symbolic day-for-year secondary progressions, directed angles, and mathematical relationship charts. Calculation conventions must be named before interpretation.
  3. Organization for Professional Astrology: Code of Ethics
    OPA Code of Ethics §1(c) Accurate Data, §1(j) Fatalistic Statements and client autonomy, and §2(f) Scope of Practice and referralAn independent practitioner code covering accurate data, confidentiality, client welfare, informed practice, competence, and referral boundaries.
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