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Secondary Progressions

Secondary progression maps one day after birth to one year of life, creating a symbolic derived date rather than a current sky. Scope is explicit.

Term
Secondary Progressions

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Overview

Progressed positions use the ephemeris at 1990-01-31T12:00Z before comparison with the natal chart. This is the worked result for Secondary Progressions; it remains conditional and does not turn geometry or timing into a verdict. The comparison method is explicit: State the day-for-year key, age convention, time scale, progressed angle method, and whether progressed-to-natal or progressed-to-progressed aspects are used.

At a glance

Topic
Secondary Progressions
Content family
return and symbolic timing
Case inputs
birth epoch 1990-01-01T12:00Z; target age 30.0 years; day-for-a-year key
Measured finding
progressed positions use the ephemeris at 1990-01-31T12:00Z before comparison with the natal chart
OpenFate support
knowledge reference only
Use boundary
conditional · source-audited · non-fated

Definition and exact scope

Secondary progression maps one day after birth to one year of life, creating a symbolic derived date rather than a current sky.

Calculation or decision rule

State the day-for-year key, age convention, time scale, progressed angle method, and whether progressed-to-natal or progressed-to-progressed aspects are used. 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

birth epoch 1990-01-01T12:00Z; target age 30.0 years; day-for-a-year key. progressed positions use the ephemeris at 1990-01-31T12:00Z before comparison with the natal chart.

Illustrative near miss; does not qualify: Adding 30 calendar years to the ephemeris date instead of 30 days under the declared key.

School, model, and context variants

A progressed position is a symbolic calculation and must not be described as the body’s physical position on that life date.

Product, safety, and verification boundary

OpenFate publishes Secondary Progressions as an auditable knowledge reference and does not claim a dedicated calculator or generated result. Secondary Progressions 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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