•  Detailed Interpretation

The horoscope is presented in the form of a wheel. Life experience is mapped onto the wheel which is divided into twelve houses, grouped thematically and assigned to the signs of the Zodiac. The houses in the wheel accompanying this essay are based on the methods of the seventeenth-century Italian monk, Placidus de Tito. This system, most favoured at present, allocates the houses that amount of space required by the Sun to pass from one sign to the next. As opposed to this temporally based system, the earlier systems of Ptolemy, Campanus, Regiomontanus and Morin were spatially based.
** The Affairs of the First House: Health, Vitality and Happiness
.. The Ascendant is in Taurus
General Appearance: big or thick arms, hands, buttocks
Complexion: swarthy brown Eyes: full or great Big or broad face Broad, high or large forehead Crisping or curling, thick, black hair Short legs Thick lips Large mouth Short and fat neck Wide nostrils Large, strong shoulders Short, full, well-set stature
Refer to the portrait of Sabbetai Zwi (right):
.. The Almuten of the Ascendant is the Moon
Such a person loves to wander from place to place, is a lover of peace, loves novelty and is ingenious. Such a person is also unsteadfast, wavering and timorous. ... and the Moon is Debilitated by Fall
Such a person is loose, if not lazy, and careless. If left to his own devices, he is liable to live in a poor or mean condition. ... and the Moon is in Scorpio
Such a person will be perceived as bad, whether he actually is or not. At the least, such a person is impudent, but often this develops into theft, abandoning good works and deliberately consorts with "bad" types.
.. The Dispositor of the Ascendant is Venus ... and Venus is Dignified by Triplicity
Such a person is inclined to mirth, and is generally virtuous, delighting in pleasure, neat in appearance, often ensnared in love affairs, although constant in his affection and remarkably free of jealousy. ... and Venus is Debilitated by Fall
Such a person is dominated by his desire for pleasure and doesn't much care if his reputation is hurt thereby. ... and Venus is in Virgo
Such a person's health will be focused on intestines, bowels, diaphragm and spleen.
He will have a tendency towards obstructions, hypochondria, excess secretions, gas, and colic when young. His body will be spare, he will be of average height for his family, with dark hair, a long head, and eyes larger than typical for his family. He will be well-spoken, curious, discreet and inconstant.
Sabbetai Zwi is said to have died of a bowel obstruction. Poison remains a distinct possibility.
.. The Dispositor of the Ascendant is in 5th
Such a person is given to all kinds of pleasures, including gambling. He benefits from efforts on his behalf by friends.
.. In-Sect Triplicity Ruler of the 1st is in Detriment or Fall
Such a person's childhood was not fun and more of a hindrance than a help.
.. Out-of-Sect Triplicity Ruler of the 1st is in Detriment or Fall
Adulthood is a problematic rite of passage for such a person. During those years, he will not feel in control of his life for any great length of time. ... and the Out-of-Sect Triplicity Ruler of the 1st is Peregrine
Such a person's adulthood involves many twists and turns, sometimes good, sometimes bad, but almost always unsettled. Such a person avoids these complications by adopting an unconventional path through life. He is much happier when he puts himself outside normal expectations.
** The Affairs of the Second House: Money and Possessions
.. The Ruler of the 2nd House is Mercury
Such a person will most likely be able to make money from: bargains, business, arts, exercise of the wits, study; or invention of new things, or through searching after curiosities. He will profit from buying and selling information, he will be a conduit for data and will profitfrom the distribution or publishing of information.
.. The Ruler of the 2nd is in the 4th House
Such a person's wealth will increase by inheritance.
.. The Out-of-Sect Triplicity Ruler of the 2nd is Peregrine
Such a person's adult experience of money will involve many ups and downs.
The way such a person achieves some level of stability is to make money through unconventional means.
** The Affairs of the Third House: Short Trips, Spirituality, Information, Siblings and Relatives
The Third house in the Ptolemaic system is the House of the Goddess. In Ibn Ezra's system it becomes the House of the Shekinah, of religious manifestations that are feminine in nature.
Since women were the out-of-power party in religious matters, theThird House is seen as the setting for religion encompassing heresies or practices that don't follow the societal norm of the subject's cultural environment. The Ninth House is called the House of God.
When that house is evilly aspected, as in the case of the present subject, it points to an individual who is a heretic or schismatic.
.. The Ruler of the 3rd House is the Moon
The Moon is a rather severe filter forinformation: what such a person hears and understands and, hence, communicates to others is very dependent on what his mood is when he hears it. His mood is a very sensitive indicator of his physical state and the small fluctuations that occur in daily life can result in major changes in his ability to learn and understand. Such a person especially needs to be careful not to overeat or overdrink at times when he needs his concentration to be at its best.
.. The Ruler of the 3rd is in the 6th House
Life is not easy when it comes to the relatives; there is constant contention.
.. The Out-of-Sect Triplicity Ruler of the 3rd is in Detriment or Fall
Middle siblings or cousins, if any, work at cross purposes to such a person, end up requiring extra attention or actively denigrate him. ... and the Out-of-Sect Triplicity Ruler of the 3rd is Peregrine
Such a person will find that others vacillate in their relationship with him.
For him to make these relationships work, he must not follow any expectations that others have.
** The Affairs of the Fourth House: Parents, Property and Home Life
.. Mars is in the 4th House
Such a person has a violent streak, which if not controlled could be felonious. This violence can utterly ruin his reputation, cause calamity and trouble, destroying both his reputation and his dwelling. it threatens damage by fire, wounds and hurts to the body; molestation, loss or damage from his partner. His temper knows no bounds, and rampaging, snuffs out like a candle, leaving an unsavoury scent behind.
... and Mars is Conjunct Venus
Such a person may exercise self control and find an outlet for his energy.
... and the Chart is Nocturnal
Such a person has martial leanings and ends up being stationed in forlorn places or ends up taking care of wild beasts. Such a person is rebellious and likely to waste his inheritance or any other money.
.. The Sun is in the 4th House
Such a person attains honour and dignity in old age, as well as wealth in land. He may find buried treasure and much gain.
... and the Sun is Conjunct the Ruler of the 4th House
Such a person will inherit a great estate.
.. Mercury is in the 4th House
Such a person has an excellent memory and good understanding, a brain apt for higher education. He is acute and apt in allbusiness. By industry and ingenuity, he can accumulate a stable fortune in lands and estates. However, there is likely to be contention, strife and molestation with those closely related to him.
... and Mercury Rises before the Sun
This person is capable of teaching secret arts.
... and the Sun is Conjunct Mercury
This person's background may not be the greatest, but he is skilled in secret and illegal arts. Despite this, he is sober and honest.
.. The North Node is in the 4th House
This person stands to gain much from the acquisition of lands, houses, inheritances and so forth. He may be surprised by the extent of his gain, although he will have benefited from a noble and stable family tree.
.. The Ruler of the 4th is in the 4th House
Such a person is fortunate in all financial matters, he will benefit from elders in his family and will increase his family's wealth.
... and the Ruler of the 4th is Combust
No matter how much this person profits, he will spend more and more.
.. The Out-of-Sect Triplicity Ruler of the 4th is in Rulership, Exaltation or Triplicity
This person will do well in financial matters having to do with property or land.
.. The Participating Triplicity Ruler of the 4th is Peregrine
This person has difficulty keeping the end in mind. It is easy for him to get bogged down in projects and to forget what the goal is. He must therefore set aside externally encouraged goals in favour of internally generated ones. He can achieve great things if he follows his own course.
** The Affairs of the Fifth House: Children, Affairs, Speculation, Recreation and Fun
.. Saturn is in the 5th House
This person will have few if any children. If there are any, their health will be delicate. They will be cross and disobedient, causing much worry and grief. In negotiations, such a person often becomes taciturn and rather than heed the message punishes the messenger.
... and the Chart is Nocturnal
This person is fortunate over time, but only slowly. He lacks courage, more because of lethargy than from fear.
.. Venus is in the 5th House
Such a person will have much joy in life and will have prosperous and fortunate children. While he will not necessarily become well known, he will succeed in his calling, will be inclined to pleasurable recreations and will find it easy to obtain his goals.
... and Venus is Sextile Jupiter
This person has the capability of making an impact on others that will really be noticed. If he does well by others, they will be sure to reward him.
.. The Ruler of the 5th House is Mercury
Not exactly a natural gossip, this person enjoys all forms of verbal communication.
.. The Ruler of the 5th is in the 4th House
This person will enjoy an estate from his parents.
... and the Ruler of the 5th is Combust
However, that estate will not be large. Any children of this person may face troubles, mortal dangers and imprisonment. .. The Out-of-Sect Triplicity Ruler of the 5th is in Detriment or Fall
Whenever this person tries to enjoy himself, he seems to have problems.
.. The Out-of-Sect Triplicity Ruler of the 5th is Peregrine
This person's pleasure is transitory.
** The Affairs of the Sixth House: Illness, Danger and Work Environment
.. Jupiter is in the 6th House
This person is generally healthy, but often finds himself exposed to danger through lack of caution.
.. The Moon is in the 6th House
Many diseases may plague this person in mind and body. ... and the Moon is in Rulership, Exaltation or Triplicity
Overall, this person's vitality is good. He benefits from servants, employees and older relatives. He may make money dealing in small animals and birds.
.. The Ruler of the 6th is in the 5th House
This person has a susceptibility to venereal disease. He can easily get sick from overeating. Any children he may have will tend to be sickly.
.. The Ruler of the 6th House is Venus
This person is subject to the following general health problems: suffocation, sudden and brief illnesses, dislocation and venereal disease.
... and Venus is in Virgo
In addition, he is subject to bowel problems and worms.
** The Affairs of the Seventh House: Intimate Partners, Business Partners, Open Enemies and Clients
.. The Ruler of the 7th House is Mars
This person's preferred type in a long-term relationship is, if fortunate, of an imperious spirit, one that can bear nothing of wrong, desirous of revenge, willing to rule rather than fail her partner; hasty, etc. But if unfortunate, this partner will be evil-minded, proud though beggarly, stubborn, insolent, never quiet except when asleep, given to scolding and quarreling.
.. The Ruler of the 7th is in the 4th House
This person will increase his holdings through a good partnership with someone who is virtuous and honest.
.. The Out-of-Sect Triplicity Ruler of the 7th is in Detriment or Fall
This person is advised not to start an argument or engage in a quarrel. He will generally lose.
.. The Out-of-Sect Triplicity Ruler of the 7th is Peregrine
This person is not always ready for conflict and is most successful at it when using unconventional means.
.. The Participating Triplicity Ruler of the 7th is in Detriment or Fall
Social intercourse escapes this person. He is not good at small talk.
** The Affairs of the Eighth House: Death, Taxes, Inheritance and Other People's Money
.. The Ruler of the 8th Anareta is in the 6th House
Neither servants nor employees nor pets will serve this person in good stead.
.. The Out-of-Sect Triplicity Ruler of the 8th is in Rulership, Exaltation or Triplicity
This person will benefit both from older people and from anything old.
.. The Participating Triplicity Ruler of the 8th is Peregrine
The nature of this person's inheritance may be somewhat unusual and its use or disposal will prove challenging.
** The Affairs of the Ninth House: Long Trips, Law, Education and Spiritual and Philosophical Matters
.. The Ruler of the 9th House is Saturn
There is much travel in the life of this person. As well, education is an unending, life-long process.
... and the Ruler of the 9th is Peregrine
It will be impossible for this person to stick to one single field of interest during his entire life: because of his eclectic interests, he will have to invent an intellectual or philosophical field for himself. He will reject a black and white code of ethics, since he can appreciate the many shades of grey. Absolute codes will be rejected in favour of situational ethics.
.. The Ruler of the 9th is in the 5th House
Travel will be enjoyable to this person.
.. The Diurnal Triplicity Ruler of the 9th is in Detriment or Fall
This person may come to detest travelling, since something always seems to go wrong. He will either be hassled or subjected to schedules which frequently are not followed.
... and the Diurnal Triplicity Ruler of the 9th is Peregrine
This person's stock-in-trade is wandering, which becomes a second nature to him.
.. The Nocturnal Triplicity Ruler of the 9th is in Detriment or Fall
This person is someone who goes from being a heretic to an apostate to an atheist. Because he refuses to take religion on blind faith, he will end his life in a religion different from that of his parents.
** The Affairs of the Tenth House: Career, Business, Honour, Status, Promotion and Mother
.. The South Node is in the 10th House
This person will suffer a loss of honour, reputation, credit and esteem, with a deprivation of position. He will be thrown from the top of the heap to the bottom. He may have to leave town to escape his misery. His mother's life is unhappy.
.. The Part of Fortune is in the 10th House
This person will achieve fame, riches, honour and promotions from eminent persons. This person will be fortunate and happy in his chosen field.
.. The Ruler of the 10th House is Saturn
This person will receive honours by inheritance and possessions from older individuals.
.. The Out-of-Sect Triplicity Ruler of the 10th is Peregrine
This person's reputation ebbs and flows,without a direct relationship to the affairs of the moment.
** The Affairs of the Eleventh House: Friends, Hopes and Wishes
.. The Ruler of the 11th is in the 6th House
This person will not live a long life and will be impeded by many troubles.
... and the Ruler of the 11th is Dignified and not Combust This person will be able to struggle through his misfortunes with ease and grace. He will ultimately be victorious over many of them. .. The Out-of-Sect Triplicity Ruler of the 11th is in Detriment or Fall
This person will experience many fair weather friends.
... and the Out-of-Sect Triplicity Ruler of the 11th is Peregrine
This person's truest friends are those who live at some distance from him.
.. The Participating Triplicity Ruler of the 11th is in Detriment or Fall
This person's friends are more frequently detrimental than helpful.
** The Affairs of the Twelfth House: Secret Enemies, Confinement and Sorrow
.. The Ruler of the 12th is in the 4th House
There is strife with and between this person's parents and possibly older relations.
A catastrophe may befall this person's home or land.
.. The Out-of-Sect Triplicity Ruler of the 12th is in Rulership, Exaltation or Triplicity
This person will seldom be confined in an institution against his will.
.. The Participating Triplicity Ruler of the 12th is Peregrine
This person's enemies are too scattered to concentrate too strongly on him. Or else they find novel ways to attack.

•  Introduction
•  the Chart
•  Brief Summary
•  Detailed Interpretation
•  Acknowledgments
•  References