Calculating Astrology Charts by Hand (Without a Computer)

A discussion about calculating astrological charts by hand, without the use of a computer, with astrologers Catherine Urban, Patrick Watson, and Chris Brennan.

In the episode we discuss how this is the first generation of astrologers in history who don't need to know how to calculate charts in order to practice astrology, what some of the advantages are of learning how to do it manually, and some related digressions about astrological certification.

This isn't a full tutorial on how to calculate charts by hand, but instead it is more of a general discussion about the topic, although we do talk about what books you need in order to calculate charts manually and what each of them does.

Catherine's 8-hour workshop on chart calculation:

https://www.catherineurban.com/webinars-and-giftcards/chart-calculations-for-the-apocalypse

Patrick's article about his journey learning how to calculate charts by hand:

https://patrickwatsonastrology.com/should-astrologers-know-how-to-calculate-natal-charts-by-hand/

Here are the books and resources mentioned in this episode:

Simply Math: A Comprehensive Guide to Easy & Accurate Chart Calculation

https://amzn.to/3MiX0O0

The American Ephemeris 1950-2050 at Midnight

https://amzn.to/3m7VSlC

American Atlas

https://amzn.to/3zBmizo

The Michelsen Book of Tables

https://amzn.to/3Mk73Cj

This is episode 396 of The Astrology Podcast:

https://theastrologypodcast.com/2023/04/05/calculating-astrology-charts-by-hand/

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro
00:03:24 The first generation of astrologers not calculating charts by hand
00:06:30 How long does it take to calculate a chart by hand?
00:07:55 Meditative component
00:14:20 Astrologers as mathematikoi
00:16:19 Use of hand calculators
00:19:50 Type of math used
00:23:30 Certification processes for astrologers
00:43:07 Astrology's peak in popularity and possible regulation
00:49:40 Best book for chart calculation
00:51:49 Reasons to learn chart calculation
00:57:45 History of the ephemeris
01:06:17 The fated side of astrology
01:12:23 What is the sidereal day?
01:14:24 Which ephemeris to use?
01:22:07 Book of Tables
01:30:01 Time zone atlas
01:32:28 Why daylight savings exists
01:34:10 Why daylight savings is annoying for astrologers
01:41:21 1950's Chicago time zone issues
01:44:24 Time zone database controversy
01:48:32 Longitude calculation
01:49:47 Astrological Chart Calculation book
01:54:53 The math isn't very hard
01:56:36 Helps with understanding house division
02:02:15 Midheaven
02:07:54 Observational astronomy for astrologers
02:12:08 Catherine's workshop and YouTube
02:13:10 Patrick's article and website
02:15:30 Patrons and sponsors

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