【古典占星】從占星經典到千百次驗證：三分性主星（trigon lords）與75%預測準確率的研究之路

發布日期：2025年02月13日

2023 年初，一個分不清晨昏的清晨，我一手握著鐵尺，一手拿著放大鏡，全速逐句核對即將出版的《希臘占星學》中文版。徹夜工作的疲憊壓在肩上，但時間緊迫，不容鬆懈。就在此時，Outlook 信箱跳出一封意想不到的來信──NCGR 年鑑編輯 Leigh，她以「Favorite Techniques From NCGR Chapters」為主題，邀請我撰稿，一同分享獨門或偏愛的技法。我盯著信件片刻，腦中瞬間閃過無數的回憶，疲憊依舊，思緒卻已再次飛奔了起來。

該從何談起？大多數占星師應該都一樣吧？常用或慣用的技法很多，不會只有一種：小限法（profection）、回歸法（revolution）、次限推運法（secondary progression）、主限推運法（primary direction）、法達（firdaria）等。但如果換個角度來看──回顧我所知的占星歷史，最令我讚嘆的偉大發明有三項：

• 宇宙誕生圖（thema mundi）──我認為，這是僅次於華夏太極圖的偉大發明。
• 容納（reception）與互容（mutual reception）
• 三分性主星（trigon lords）

某程度上，這三項都是占星學的基本定義與邏輯，但若缺少容納與互容的技術，將無法看清星盤中行星互動所象徵的利害關係與心理動機；若缺少三分性主星，前述推運技術便如亂槍打鳥，難以收斂聚焦。

這些深刻的領悟，源於我在 2014 ~2016年間（特別是2014年間），為取得 C.A., NCGR-PAA 四階認證所做的研究。表面上是為了認證，但對我而言，那是占星生涯中最為關鍵、收穫最多的時期。只因我渴望為自己的疑惑找到答案與真相。

最初的靈感來自一個大膽的假設：股票K線圖與股票上市盤的推進線圖具有關聯性。但當我埋首於八百多組股票上市盤與公司創立盤的分類比較，試圖分析兩支同日上市、日 K 線圖的走勢卻不同的原因時，意外地轉進了「埃及界與托勒密界的比較研究」（​​The Comparison of Egyptian Bounds and Ptolemy Terms​）；因為我卡住了！！──埃及界與托勒密界，究竟哪套更有效？

由於「界」的定義與壽數預測有關，這使得研究方向隨之轉變，也變得更加錯綜複雜。在前期準備中，我必須從上千個 AA 級名人案例，逐一篩選出案主生卒時，主限推運上升點所坐落的埃及界和托勒密界，剛好由不同的行星擔任界主星。然後，依據傳記的詳細程度，備足一百個以上的樣本案例後，再繼續依下列的占星技術與流程進行測試：

1. 依據星盤條件，從五項占星因子──太陽、月亮、上升點、幸運點及出生前月相──找出案主的生命主（hyleg）；
2. 從其生命主的三分性主星，找出壽主星（alcocoden）；
3. 衡量與壽主星相關的行星狀態，運用行星期間法（planetary periods）計算可能的壽數，並評估與死亡相關的關鍵行星。
4. 觀察主限推運中，生命主或壽主星是否引動關鍵行星，或反之被引動。
5. 輔以小限法與太陽回歸法複查其關悠度。
6. 最後，才是進入埃及界與托勒密界的比較。

簡言之，在比較埃及界與托勒密界之前，必須先衡量前述技法是否能在多數案例中都能展現一致且穩定的邏輯，推導出符合案例實際壽數的結果；倘若它在A案例行得通，在B案例卻行不通，那麼原因是什麼？如果改良公式，會不會得到更一致的結果？

帶著這樣的想法，我開始了無數次的切盤、刷盤。每當遇到瓶頸，我便從頭檢視、比對、調整，直到推導出更合理的結果，或是記錄下可能造成不同結果的變因特徵。那是一段渾然忘我的日子，或者該說，是一場不洗澡的修行？我經常對學員們笑說，那時的我，每天眼睛一張開，一直到累昏睡去，腦子裡只有占星，甚至會忘記上次洗澡是什麼時候。不過，也是這般瘋狂，才有「動態相位法」的誕生。那是一個相當奇妙的故事，多數同學都聽過。今日想來，那或許是宇宙憐憫我忘記洗澡的一份恩典？（笑）

總歸，從前述1~6項的流程與技法中可以觀察到，1~2項是最為關鍵的步驟。經由這般反覆的逆向工程，我終於領悟到三分性主星的特性與重要性。

如西頓的都勒斯（Dorotheus of Sidon）於《占星五書》（Pentateuch）所言：

「我在此說明，一切已決定或指示的事物皆源自三分性主星；至於這世上及所有人類所遭遇的一切苦難與困境，亦由三分性主星所決定。」

I tell you that everything which is decided or indicated is from the lords of the triplicities, and as for everything of afflictions and distress which reaches the people of the world and the totality of men, the lords of the triplicities decide it […]

──引用自Dorotheus of Sidon. Carmen Astrologicum (D. Pingree, Trans.). Astrology Classics,2005, p. 162.

此話絕非虛言，然而遺憾的是，都勒斯所留下的內容，多為詩詞短句，零散判斷，缺乏完整的推演邏輯，直到中世紀的烏瑪．塔巴里（Umar ibn al-Farrukhān al-Tabarī）依舊如此，像是只有看到答案，卻不知道答案怎麼來的？善意地猜想，或許是因為『篇幅有限』？

無論如何，最終要運用占星技術為客戶解盤的，還是我自己。若要從中提煉出一套能夠貫穿整張星盤、並在不同案例中保持一致的思考邏輯與判斷技術，就得另尋方法，而這個方法竟然出奇地簡單，就是—「收斂」並「衷於天文實相」。

世間萬物，各安其位，各司其職，占星技法亦然。尤其是與時間相關的推運技法，每項技術都有其時空層次與解釋程度的極限，但要如何測試出一項技法的極限，我是如此告誡自己：不能在遭遇解盤困境時，就輕易抓起任何其他旁支技術，試圖為自己的無能找藉口，那只會模糊我的視線。

關於三分性主星，也許有人覺得陌生，誤以為三分性主星只是五項必然尊貴之一，但是，讓我們再回頭檢視一下：

「壽數」是何等重要的議題？有尊貴的生命卻沒有壽數，便形同一台價值近億卻沒有動力開上路的超級跑車，再平坦的道路，也只能將車供俸在展示廳。在壽數預測的整體流程與技術中，三分性主星是第二順位的關鍵指標，即關乎「動力」。它不只拿來計算尊貴與否，事實上，仔細觀察便能發現──「三分性主星」是希臘化占星傳統中，站在所有時間主星推運技術（time-lord technique）的頂端。

所以，在整個專案的研究過程中，除了蒐集案例所需要的苦勞時間，我投注最多精力的，便是來回反覆測試第1~3項：找出生命主、找出壽主星、計算壽數…找出生命主、找出壽主星、計算壽數…不斷重複，這就是沒力氣洗澡的原因。（笑）

基於道德倫理考量，我無法在此揭露壽數預估的判斷細則，特別是我改良後的邏輯方法。不過，就這項技術的擴展應用上，2022 年 2 月 19 日，我在 NCGR 台灣分會的線上講座「2022-2024 台灣趨勢大未來」，已是最佳證明。當時，我只用三分性主星法推演預測了台灣股市大盤於三年間的季度表現，且經過三年時間的等待，現已證實準確率達 75%。

有同學問我，為什麼不開「股市大盤預測」或「壽數預測」的課？我確實認真考慮過，但也很猶豫，即使可以選擇閉門開課，但一是關乎同學們的荷包、一是關乎同學們的精神健康，在解盤能力尚未練到爐火純青前，都是極大風險。所以，就現階段，我改以教授如何運用「三分性主星法」判斷婚姻的有無以及何時發生；這是一個退而求其次、相對安全的暖身操。試想，如果連「婚姻」都無法做出判斷，更遑論「大盤預測」或「壽數預測」了。

以下內容節錄自我發表於美國 NCGR 占星研究協會《地心宇宙年鑑》2023 年夏季號（Geocosmic Journal 2023 Summer）第 35 頁的文章──〈Triplicity Rulers for Marriage: An Elegant and Reliable Technique〉。

這是我首次公開發表自己改良的技術核心架構和部分內容，然而，當時因全權授權美國 NCGR 總會新任助理編輯進行編修，卻出現圖片誤植及部分文字被修改後曲解原意的情況，留下了些許遺憾。因此，我在這裡附上中英文版本的原稿。雖然較為冗長，但較能完整正確地表達我的原意。

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關於婚姻的三分性主星法

一種簡單、優雅又可靠的占星技術

（節錄自中文版原稿）

每種預測技法都有其優勢與局限，我們只能觀察並分析各種技法所提示的重點與徵象，整合這些資訊來推測一個人的潛能、人生趨勢以及可能的發展。因此，在占星實務中，我偏好使用那些在占星諮詢與批量研究中，最為可靠且有助於判斷的核心技術。

或許是文化差異，我經常遇到尋求預測性見解的客戶。這並不代表亞洲客戶對於靈性生活或個人成長不感興趣，而是他們更關注這門知識與技術，如何能在現實生活中發揮作用並提供支持。例如，他們會詢問職業的選擇、婚姻及財富等問題。通常，在現實層面的困擾獲得解決與改善後，他們才會更加坦然地探討內在衝突，並尋求更深層的意義。

基於上述原因，經過大量案例研究，我發現「三分性主星法」始終是做出確切判斷時不可或缺的核心技術。它能有效地與最常用的技法結合，例如小限法、太陽回歸與次限推運。三分性主星能夠清晰地突顯預測盤中不容忽視的關鍵焦點。

在本文中，我將簡要介紹三分性主星的基本方法，並示範我如何運用它來預測婚姻（特別是結婚的可能性）。

我會以不揭露案例姓名或身份的匿名方式進行示範，邀請讀者與我一同探索這個方法。最後，讀者可以參考文末提供的案例資訊與簡要說明，以作驗證。我相信你會覺得這既有趣又富有啟發性。

三分性主星的起源

根據現存的歷史文獻，三分性主星的配置及其技法似乎源於希臘化占星傳統。其理論基礎主要來自兩個概念：(1) 區間（sect），以及每顆行星在各三角形中（即後來的三方星座），透過廟（domicile）與旺（exaltation）所擁有的主管權數量；(2) 行星的喜樂（the joys），這一概念是近期才被重新發現的。^¹

每一組三方星座都被指派三顆主星，它們對於該組三方星座所職掌的主題，提供支持或助力。在希臘化占星傳統中，這些主星被稱為 「三角領主」（trigon lords），到了中世紀則演變為「三分性主星」（triplicity rulers），最終成為五大必然尊貴之一。

三分性主星的配置

關於三分性主星的配置，最初由誰制定尚不明確。研究者在歷史文獻中發現了兩種不同的配置方式──一種來自都勒斯與瓦倫斯（Valens），另一種則由托勒密（Ptolemy）提出。兩種的主要差異在於水象星座的三分性主星配置不同。我在占星實踐中反覆驗證有效性，其結果往往與都勒斯的版本高度吻合。

Figure 1: Triplicity Rulers

三分性主星的運作方式

每組三分性都有兩顆主星。依據星盤屬於日間盤（diurnal chart）或夜間盤（nocturnal chart），主三分性主星（primary ruler）與次三分性主星（secondary ruler）會互換排序；而第三顆主星則作為協作主星（cooperating ruler）適用於兩區間。

舉例來說，如果某人出生於白天，其區間光體（sect light）為太陽。若太陽位在巨蟹座，則該星座的三分性主星為：

• 主三分性主星：金星
• 次三分性主星：火星
• 末三分性主星：月亮

若該人出生於夜晚，其區間光體為月亮。若月亮位在巨蟹座，則該星座的三分性主星為：

• 主三分性主星：火星
• 次三分性主星：金星
• 末三分性主星：月亮

主三分與次三分性主星必須依據星盤的區間進行對調。

三分性主星的應用

一般而言，三分性主星用於評估行星的強弱。舉例來說，在日間盤，若獅子座守護第十宮，而太陽、木星和土星都位在獅子座，那麼，儘管土星落陷於獅子座，作為火象三分性的協作主星，其狀態仍會比落陷巨蟹座時來得相對緩和。它將對火象星座所守護的宮位展現較為有利的影響，並根據星盤中的其他條件，對該宮位主題有所助益。

另一種常見、且為我個人偏好的應用方式是時間推算，即判定星盤所顯示的潛勢何時會具體展現。例如，「我何時會結婚？」 或 「我的未來會如何發展？」 這類問題，可透過三分性主星技法來解答。

若要分析財運與整體人生趨勢，可透過區間光體的三分性主星來推斷──日間盤參照太陽，夜間盤參照月亮。詳細檢視每顆三分性主星的狀況，便能從更宏觀的角度去推敲人生發展狀況以及大致的時間點。

關於時間劃分的問題

關於時間劃分的方式，至今仍有爭議。根據現存的歷史文獻，都勒斯將其象徵的生命週期劃分為兩個階段：

• 主三分性主星掌管人生的前半段
• 次三分性主星掌管人生的後半段
• 協作主星於兩個階段皆提供支持

然而，由於都勒斯的著作，其阿拉伯譯本翻譯錯誤^²，導致中世紀占星傳統將時間範圍劃分為三個階段：

• 主三分性主星 掌管人生的前期
• 次三分性主星 掌管人生的中期
• 末三分性主星 掌管人生的晚年

這引發了兩個重要問題：

1. 該將人生劃分為兩階段還是三階段？每個階段對應多少年？這是一個關鍵問題，與生命長度和壽數推算有關，超出了本文的探討範圍。不過，這仍值得深思，畢竟，現代人的平均壽命已經比兩千年前翻倍，甚至三倍。
2. 中世紀占星家們實際上在星盤中觀察到了什麼？從技術層面來看，這或許不是對錯之爭，而是我們能否透過實際案例，穩定且一致地驗證到這種劃分方式的有效性。

對於這個問題的答案，就留給讀者們透過接下來的範例進行判斷了。

三分性主星在婚姻主題中的運用

在婚姻相關的主題中，都勒斯主要依據金星及其三分性主星來作判斷，並輔以婚姻點（the lot of marriage）。^³ 然而，我個人更傾向以第一宮與第七宮主星作為核心依據。

此外，婚姻點的計算方式在占星學界存在顯著分歧。

• 都勒斯的計算方式為：
  • 男性：計算土星到金星的弧度
  • 女性：計算金星到土星的弧度
• 瓦倫斯則依據區間：
  • 日間出生：計算木星到金星的弧度
  • 夜間出生：計算金星到木星的弧度

瓦倫斯在其著作Anthology第二卷^⁴ 中，還列出了更多不同的計算公式。這些理論都有待驗證與實踐，因此在本文中，我不會納入希臘點的分析。

個人偏好的技術原則

我偏好的技術原則如下：

• 宮位系統：主要使用 整宮制（whole sign houses），輔以象限宮位制（quadrant houses）作為顯示。
• 占星因子：依據傳統七顆可見行星作判斷，三顆世代行星與小行星僅作為額外參考。
• 相位設定：使用星座相位（sign-based aspects） 輔以容許度（orbs），但不考慮度數相位（degree-based aspects）。
• 行星主管權：採用古典主星系統。

此外，基於象限宮位制的偶然尊貴（accidental dignities），對於評估行星力量及其在世俗層面的顯現極具參考價值。因此，我雖然使用整宮制，但仍會保留象限宮位制的星盤顯示。當參照整宮制時，我會使用「區位」（Place）一詞來表達。

為了清楚展示三分性主星的影響力，在接下來的案例分析中，我將排除界（bounds）、外觀（decans）、 世代行星、小行星及希臘點等占星因子。

我的分析方法

1. 比較第一區位與第七區位的主星狀態，判斷此人是否容易締結婚姻，或是否可能在婚姻中面臨困難。
2. 比較第一區位與第七區位的三分性主星，依據不同的人生階段進行配對，觀察其狀態與行星互動，以判斷哪個階段較有利於婚姻，或是否根本不太可能發生婚姻。
3. 若第一區位與第七區位的主星之間沒有良好互動，則進一步檢視三分性主星是否與對應區位的星座主星產生正向互動。
4. 如果第一區位與第七區位的主星顯示婚姻困難，即使三分性主星狀況良好，也僅能提供有限的助力。然而，若第一區位與第七區位的主星本身傾向婚姻結合，則三分性主星的影響可進一步強化潛勢，提升結婚的可能性。

本篇文章隨機選取七個案例進行分析，示範過程將不公開個人姓名。然而，文末將列出這些案例的姓名、簡要生平及其婚姻狀況。

案例示範

女性，夜間盤

• 第一區位主星：月亮
• 第七區位主星：土星

在夜間盤中，土星屬於凶星，但由於其所在星座及半球符合區間，影響相對溫和，甚至帶有一定的正面作用。月亮與土星在天秤座合相，位於第四區位。土星運行速度增快，顯示伴侶有強烈意願建立親密且家人般的關係。然而，仍需注意以下兩點：

• • 月亮與土星偶然無力地落入象限第三宮；
  • 月亮在與土星合相前，先與水星形成六分相。

水星主管第十二區位，且位於太陽光束下（under the sun’s beams），暗示雖然有早婚的可能性，但暗中可能隱藏障礙，影響婚姻進程。

主三分性主星：火星與月亮

• 月亮與火星呈現四分相，且月亮接納火星於巨蟹座，顯示兩者之間存在某種聯繫；
• 然而，月亮無法完成與火星的相位，暗示婚姻不易正式落實；
• 加之，火星從上升點升起，偶然無力地落入象限第十二宮，顯示這段關係可能帶有隱秘或非正式的性質，使得正式婚姻的可能性降低。

次三分性主星：金星

• 金星位於處女座，屬於變動星座，本身帶有變化性質；
• 金星入弱，落入第三區位；
• 但是，金星為區間內（in sect），且為西入狀態；
• 最關鍵的是，金星距離太陽約30度，擺脫了太陽射線的影響，以明亮的夜星（evening-star）姿態出現，顯示婚姻發生的機率相對較高；
• 然而，水星為金星的定位星，這又帶回到先前月亮與水星關聯的問題，暗示婚姻過程可能複雜或充滿波折。

末三分性主星：月亮與火星

• 解讀方式與主三分性主星（第一組）相似，同樣顯示兩者之間有聯繫，但婚姻難以順利確立。

案例資訊

梅根，薩塞克斯公爵夫人（Meghan, Duchess of Sussex）

婚姻狀況：兩次結婚

出生時間：1981 年 8 月 4 日 04:46，

出生地點：美國加州卡諾加公園（Canoga Park, California）Rodden Rating：AA

梅根是一位美國電視女演員，英國王室成員，哈利王子（Prince Harry）之妻。

• 2004 年（23 歲），梅根與美國電影製片人崔佛·恩格森（Trevor Engelson）開始交往，並於 2011 年（30 歲）結婚。
• 2013 年 7 月分居，並於 2014 年 2 月辦理無過錯離婚（no-fault divorce）。
• 之後，她與加拿大名廚兼餐廳經營者科里·維提洛（Cory Vitiello）展開同居關係，該關係於 2016 年 5 月（34 歲）結束。
• 2016 年，她與哈利王子交往，並於 2018 年（36 歲）結婚。

Every predictive technique has its own strengths and limitations, as we can only observe and analyze the focal points and indications provided by each technique. By integrating this information, we infer an individual’s potential, life tendencies, and possible developments. Therefore, when it comes to my preferred techniques in astrological work, I often rely on the core methods that are most reliable and effective for discernment in consultations and batch research, allowing for conclusive judgments.

Perhaps due to cultural differences, I frequently encounter clients seeking predictive insights. This is not to say that Asian clients are less interested in spirituality and personal growth; rather, they focus on how this art and knowledge can be actualized and supportive in their real lives. For example, they ask about career choices, marriage, wealth, etc. They tend to openly discuss inner conflicts and seek deeper insights only after their practical life concerns have been addressed and improved.

For the reasons mentioned above and after studying a large number of cases, I have found that the technique of Triplicity Rulers has always been an indispensable core method in making conclusive judgments. It can be effectively applied in conjunction with the most frequently used techniques, such as Profections, Solar Returns, and Secondary Progressions. Triplicity Rulers can clearly highlight key focal points in predictive charts that should not be overlooked.

In this article, I will briefly introduce the basic method of Triplicity Rulers and demonstrate how I personally apply it in predicting marriage (preferably getting married). I will first conduct the demonstration anonymously, without revealing the names or identities of the individuals involved, to invite readers to explore this method with me. Finally, readers can refer to the information and brief introduction provided at the end as a form of validation. I am certain you will find it both fascinating and insightful.

The Origin of Triplicity Rulers

According to surviving historical sources, the assignment of triplicity rulers and the technique itself appear to originate from the Hellenistic tradition. It is based on two rationales: (1) sect, and the number of rulerships each planet has in each triplicity group through domicile and exaltation, and (2) the joys of planets, which was discovered more recently.¹ Each triplicity group is assigned three ruling planets that provide support or assistance to the topics governed by that group. These rulers were called “Trigon Lords” in the Hellenistic tradition and later became known as “Triplicity Rulers” in the medieval period, eventually becoming one of the five essential dignities.

The Scheme of Triplicity Rulers

It is unclear who originally devised the scheme of triplicity rulership. Researchers have identified two different schemes in historical sources—one attributed to Dorotheus and Valens, and the other to Ptolemy. The key difference between the two lies in the triplicity rulers assigned to the water signs.

In my personal practice and experience, results often align with Dorotheus’s scheme, which I have found to be consistently validated. 

Figure 1: Triplicity Rulers

Each triplicity has two rulers that alternate in priority—either primary or secondary—depending on whether the chart is a day (diurnal) or night (nocturnal) chart. The third ruler remains common to both sects, acting as a cooperative influence.

For example, if an individual is born during the daytime, their sect light will be the Sun. If the Sun is in Cancer, the triplicity rulers will be:

• Primary: Venus
• Secondary: Mars
• Third: Moon

If the individual is born at night, their sect light will be the Moon. If the Moon is in Cancer, the triplicity rulers will be:

• Primary: Mars
• Secondary: Venus
• Third: Moon

The primary and secondary rulers must be reversed according to the sect of the chart.

The Use of Triplicity Rulers

In general, triplicity rulership is used to assess the strength of a planet. For example, in a diurnal chart, if Leo rules the 10th house and the Sun, Jupiter, and Saturn are all in Leo, Saturn—being the cooperating ruler of the Fire triplicity—will still be in detriment in Leo, but its condition will be relatively moderate compared to being in detriment in Cancer. It will respond or contribute “favorably” to every criterion of the house ruled by the Fire sign and may provide assistance to that domain depending on its other astrological conditions.

Another common use of triplicity rulers, which I personally prefer, is in timing techniques—indicating when the potential outlined in the chart will manifest. For example, questions such as “When will I get married?” or “What will my future be like?” can be addressed using this technique.

For questions about fortune and overall life patterns, this technique can be applied by analyzing the triplicity rulers of the sect light—the Sun for a diurnal birth chart and the Moon for a nocturnal birth chart. Carefully examining each ruler allows for an understanding of life conditions and timing from a broader perspective.

The Problem of Time Frames

The method of time division remains a topic of debate. According to surviving historical sources, Dorotheus advised dividing the time frame into two parts:

• The primary ruler governs the first part of life.
• The secondary ruler governs the later part of life.
• The cooperating ruler provides support throughout both periods.

However, due to a mistranslation in the Arabic version of Dorotheus’s work,² the Medieval tradition evolved to divide the time frame into three parts:

• The primary ruler governs the first part of life.
• The secondary ruler governs the middle part of life.
• The cooperating ruler governs the final part of life.

This raises two important questions:

1. Whether to divide life into two or three parts, how many years does each part represent?
   This is a crucial question, potentially linked to one’s lifespan and longevity—topics beyond the scope of this article. However, it remains an important consideration. After all, modern life expectancy has doubled or even tripled compared to conditions two thousand years ago.
2. What did medieval astrologers actually observe in the chart?
   Technically, this may not be a question of right or wrong but rather whether we can consistently observe and validate these divisions through practical examples.

I will leave this question open for the reader to consider based on the following examples.

Triplicity Rulers on the Topic of Marriage

For the topic of marriage, Dorotheus primarily bases his judgment on the condition of Venus and its triplicity rulers, supplemented by the Lots related to the topic.³ However, I personally prefer to focus on the rulers of the 1st and 7th places.

Additionally, astrologers hold significant differences in the calculation of the Lot of Marriage. Dorotheus measures from Saturn to Venus for males and from Venus to Saturn for females, while Valens measures from Jupiter to Venus for diurnal births and from Venus to Jupiter for nocturnal births. Furthermore, his second book⁴ provides even more variations in calculation. These theories require verification and practical application; therefore, in this article, the use of Lots will not be considered.

Personal Preference

The general technical principles I prefer are as follows:

• House System: Primarily Whole Sign Houses, supplemented with Quadrant Houses (Placidus) for chart display.
• Astrological Points: Judgment is based on the traditional seven visible planets, with the three outer generational planets and asteroids considered as additional references.
• Aspect Set: Uses sign-based aspects as well as orbs, but does not consider degree-based aspects.
• Planetary Rulership: Uses traditional rulerships.

The quadrant house system effectively represents the relative positions between the observer’s geographical location and the sky.. Additionally, accidental dignities based on planetary placement in quadrant houses are highly useful in assessing planetary strength and its manifestation in the mundane world. Therefore, while I primarily use the Whole Sign House system, I retain chart displays in the Quadrant House system. When referring to the Whole Sign House system, I will use the term “place”.

To demonstrate the effects of triplicity rulers clearly, I will exclude the astrological factors of bounds and decans, as well as generational planets, asteroids, and Lots in the following examples.

My Preferred Methods

1. Compare the conditions of the rulers of the 1st and 7th places to determine whether the individual is prone to marriage union or likely to face difficulties in marriage.
2. Compare each triplicity ruler of the 1st and 7th places by pairing them according to different life stages, observing their condition and planetary interactions to determine which stage is more favorable for marriage or whether marriage is unlikely to occur at all.
3. If no positive interaction occurs between the rulers, examine whether the triplicity ruler has a positive interaction with the sign ruler of the other place.
4. If the rulers of the 1st and 7th places indicate difficulties in marriage, then even a favorable triplicity ruler condition will provide limited help. However, if the rulers of the 1st and 7th places indicate a tendency for marriage union, the influence of triplicity rulers can further optimize the potential, increasing the likelihood of marriage.

The following seven cases have been randomly selected for this article. The subsequent demonstrations will not include the names of the individuals. However, their names, along with a brief biography of their personal life and marriage, will be listed at the end.

Example 1

Female. Nocturnal Chart.

• The 1st place ruler: The Moon
• The 7th place ruler: Saturn

Saturn is a malefic in a nocturnal chart, but here it is moderate and relatively positive because it is in sect by sign and hemisphere. The Moon is adhering to Saturn in Libra, located in the 4th place. Saturn is increasing in speed, indicating an urge from the partner to form an intimate, family-like relationship. However:

1. The Moon and Saturn accidentally fall into the quadrant 3rd house.
2. Before the Moon completes its conjunction with Saturn, it will first sextile Mercury.

Mercury rules the 12th place and is under the Sun’s beams, suggesting that while an early marriage union is possible, hidden obstacles could secretly affect the process.

1st Triplicity Rulers: Mars and Moon

• The Moon squares Mars and receives Mars in Cancer, indicating some form of contact between them.
• However, the Moon will not complete the aspect with Mars, suggesting that marriage would not easily be finalized.
• Additionally, Mars rises from the Ascendant but accidentally falls into the quadrant 12th house, indicating a secret or informal relationship, making formal marriage unlikely.

2nd Triplicity Rulers: Venus

• Venus falls in Virgo, a mutable sign, which inherently introduces changes.
• Venus is debilitated by fall, positioned in the 3rd place.
• However, Venus is in sect by sign, though in an inferior phase.
• Most importantly, Venus is about 30 degrees away from the Sun, meaning she is free from the Sun’s rays and appears as a bright evening star. This suggests a high probability of marriage.
• However, Mercury, which disposes Venus, ties back to the earlier issue regarding the relationship between the Moon and Mercury, indicating a complex or tortuous process in marriage.

3rd Triplicity Rulers: Moon and Mars

• The interpretation is similar to that of the 1st Triplicity Ruler pairing.

Example 1: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex⁵

Marriage: Two times

Born on 4 August 1981 at 04:46, Canoga Park, California.
Rodden Rating: AA

Meghan is an American television actress, the wife of Prince Harry, and a member of the British royal family.

• Meghan began dating American film producer Trevor Engelson in 2004 (Age 23) and married him in 2011 (Age 30).
• The couple separated in July 2013 and finalized a no-fault divorce in February 2014.
• She subsequently had a live-in relationship with Canadian celebrity chef and restaurateur Cory Vitiello, which ended in May 2016 (Age 34).
• Later in 2016, she began a relationship with Prince Harry, and they married in 2018 (Age 36).

Please note: The above content is excerpted from the first half of the original manuscript.

1. Chris Brennan, Hellenistic Astrology, pp.268-269.
2. Carmen Astrologicum: The ‘Umar al-Tabari, trans. Bejamin Dyke, pp.47-48.
3. Dorotheus of Sidon, Carmen Astrologicum, trans. David Pingree, P.197
4. Vettius Valens, Anthology, trans. Mark Riley, P.105
5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meghan,_Duchess_of_Sussex