Declination Quads

 

I was checking out Declination Quads which are called Magi Dek Quads in Magi Astrology.   They are midpoint-midpoint parallels, contraparallels.   Declination Midpoints aren't exclusive to Magi Astrology.  They're used in Cosmobiology.  Eleanor Kimmel goes over Declination Midpoints in her book Cosmobiology for the 21st Century.  Philip Sedgwick writes that Declination Midpoints are valid in his book Astrology of Deep Space.

I noticed some interesting things with Mercury, Venus, Ceres, and Sedna in Declination in my Astrological Nativity, and it has to do with Declination Quads which I will just refer to as DecQuads.

Mercury - 18S24

Venus - 18S10

Ceres - 21N59

Uranus - 5S26

Sedna - 1N40

Mercury parallel Venus - 14 min

The following is from Magi Astrologer Sandy L. Crowther's site.

A Magi Quad is formed whenever at least 4 planets are aligned in a symmetrical pattern that results in 2 of the sides being parallel to each other. So whenever there is a MQ, there is also a conjunction of 2 midpoints, and therefore, a conjunction of 2 midpoints occurs only when there is a Magi Quad. Visually, we can see that a MQ is the formation of two pairs of planets forming two parallel lines. Mathematically, these two pairs of planets are separated by an equal number of degrees. MQ's have a powerful influence because 2 midpoints are conjoining each other, and these midpoints are formed by two pairs of different planets (called pairings). Like MQ's, Magi Dek Quads (MDQ's - Declinational Magi Quads) are also formed when two midpoints are parallel to each other, and the two midpoints are formed by four different planets. MQ's and MDQ's are mathematically equivalent. The number of degrees separating one planet of a pairing from a planet of the other pairing will always be the same as the number of degrees separating the remaining two planets that form the Magi Quad. In the longitudes, such planetary positions create a symmetrical quadrangle where two of the sides are parallel. (See Chart below).

"When four planets are aligned together in the form of a Magi Quad, the four planets provide the native with special gifts, talents, and aptitudes that can be predicted through integrating and combining the symbolisms of the four planets." (Excerpt from The Magi Society Ephemeris).

MQ's are the single most important astrological influence for determining what type of capabilities and talents the native has. MQ's also follow the symbolism of Magi Astrology, which means that MQ's are interpreted in the same way as we interpret aspects. While Super Aspects explain and predict the probability of super success, they are somewhat limited in their ability to forecast the exact realm and nature of the success that a person can achieve - so this is where MQ's come into play. And when an Aspected MQ is formed with a conjunction that is a Super Aspect, the entire alignment of the 5 planets involved becomes a Super Aspected MQ. Most super successful people have at least one of their Super Aspects involved in the formation of a Super Aspected Magi Quad.

Pairings: Two planets comprising the MQ's are called Pairings. Composites: 3 planets of aspected MQ's are called Composites. Theory of Midpoint Equivalence: Every midpoint acts as if it were a planet, and all midpoints influence both planets and other midpoints under the same conditions as planets themselves. All midpoints are also influenced by planets and other midpoints under the same conditions as planets themselves. Midpoint Projection: The near and far midpoints exist concurrently: Midpoint project, and are simultaneously at both the far and near locations. For these reasons, we never say a midpoint is opposed (always an enhancement) or sextile to any planet or location, because the other midpoint must be either conjunct or trine.

Magi Quad Orbs 

• Longitudes: 2 to 2.5 Degrees 
  
• Declinations: 1 Degree

Magi Dek Quads are connected by diagonal lines. Magi Quads are connected by parallel lines.

http://www.jupitersweb.com/magi-quads-and-midpoint-crossings.html

I don't feel comfortable with using 1 degree orb for DecQuads, and so I decided to look for them within an orb of 10 minutes. 

Venus/Ceres - 1N55

Mercury/Ceres - 1N48

Uranus/Sedna - 1S53

Venus/Ceres contraparallel Uranus/Sedna - 2 min

Mercury/Ceres contraparallel Uranus/Sedna - 5 min

Venus/Sedna - 8S15

Mercury/Sedna - 8S22

Ceres/Uranus - 8N16

Venus/Sedna contraparallel Ceres/Uranus - 1 min

Mercury/Sedna contraparallel Ceres/Uranus - 6 min

Venus/Uranus - 11S48

Mercury/Uranus - 11S55

Ceres/Sedna - 11N50

Venus/Uranus contraparallel Ceres/Sedna - 2 min

Mercury/Uranus contraparallel Ceres/Sedna - 5 min

3 Mercury-Ceres-Uranus-Sedna DecQuads

Combined Mental Processes, Nurturing, Independence, Unconscious Depths/Otherworldly 

3 Venus-Ceres-Uranus-Sedna DecQuads

Combined Love, Nurturing, Independence, Unconscious Depths/Otherworldly 

Key Concept for Sedna is from Linda Lee Berry. 

http://astrologicaldepth.com/TNOInfo/Sedna.htm

Sedna is considered the worst in Magi Astrology. 

https://www.magiastrology.com/Hammer_of_Thor_part1.htm

https://www.magiastrology.com/Discovery_of_New_Planets.htm  

I also have a Mercury-Uranus-Sedna configuration in Ecliptic Longitude, and it involves Mars and Saturn to form an 11th Harmonic Irregular Pentagon.   

From David Cochrane:

Harmonic 11: Restless and on the move, seeking something new. An inclination to be a pioneer or innovator or to be involved with music, dance, travel, or other dynamic activities. Some proneness to instability or insomnia if taken to an extreme, in which case avoidance of stimulants is important.

http://avalonastrology.com/cheatsheet.pdf

Mercury, Saturn, Uranus, and Sedna form an Isosceles Trapezoid with the following corresponding midpoint pictures:

Mercury/Sedna oppose Saturn/Uranus - 1 min

Mercury oppose Saturn/Sedna - 16 min

Sedna oppose Mercury/Uranus - 17 min

Therefore, my Astrological Nativity has a very strong Mercury-Uranus-Sedna signature.