Half total
In astrology, a half-sum is an angular relationship between three stars in the zodiac . The starting point is the bisector between two planets. If this is in conjunction or opposition to another planet, then one speaks of a direct half-sum , in the case of a square of a right-angled half-sum . The direct half-sums were often used in classical astrology and referred to as equidistance points. Alfred Witte extended this "middle" principle to the half-sum technique. As a result, there are two direct and two right-angled half-sum points for each pair of planets, which are in opposition to one another. So are z. B. the half-sum points from 0 ° Aries and 0 ° Cancer to 15 ° Taurus and 15 ° Scorpio.
In astrology, the half-sum is the symmetrical grouping of two factors such as B. Sun , moon and planets around a common mirror axis or axis of symmetry (bisector). Each factor has the same angular distance from the axis .
If two further factors are grouped around the same axis of symmetry, then they form a second half-sum. The first and second half sums together form an image of the planets.
This geometric representation can be written mathematically like an algebra formula: (a + b): 2 = (c + d): 2 (abbreviated notation a / b = c / d, the slash is intended to symbolize the axis of symmetry).
Instead of four factors, only three factors can be reflected around an axis of symmetry, with the third factor in the middle ( point reflection ). Abbreviated notation: a / b = c / c).
Instead of four factors, only two factors can be reflected around an axis of symmetry, with both factors in the middle (point reflection). Abbreviated notation: a / a = c / c.
The term planetary image in astrology was first chosen by Alfred Witte in his essay "The evaluation of the earth horoscope and the triggering of its sensitive points." (Astrological Rundschau, Leipzig, 11th year, August – September 1921, issue 11/12, Page 172).
The term half-sum in astrology was first chosen by Alfred Witte in his essay "The first Transneptune planet Cupid." (Astrologische Blätter, Berlin, 5th year, month July 1923, issue 4, page 52).
Half-sum and planets form the basis of the Hamburg School (1913-1928) founded by Alfred Witte (1878-1941).
literature
- Alfred Witte: Man - a receiving station for cosmic suggestions. Reprint of all articles by Alfred Witte from 1913–1925. Briefly commented by Hermann Sporner. Hamburg 1975, page 117 ff., 209 ff., ISBN 3-920807-11-1
- Alfred Witte, Hermann Lefeldt: Rules for planet images. 5th edition, Hamburg 1959, pages 23-40
- Reinhold Ebertin: Combination of the celestial influences. Tübingen 2002, ISBN 3-925100-70-9