Category: Jesuits

On the Exaltation of Mars – Chapter 13.6 – Julius II and Saint Peter’s Basilica (continued)

In Chapter 13.5, I hopefully demonstrated that the foundation stone of the new St. Peter's Basilica was placed using ritual astrology and the exaltations, with an eye on the (believed-to-be) foundation chart for Rome itself. Nothing should seem too surprising about all of that. The hero in this bit of papal history, Julius II, perhaps … Continue reading On the Exaltation of Mars – Chapter 13.6 – Julius II and Saint Peter’s Basilica (continued) →

On the Exaltation of Mars – Chapter 13.5 – Julius II and Saint Peter’s Basilica

We can't discuss the popes and astrology without delving into Pope Julius II and his grandiose plan to rebuild St. Peter's Basilica. History tells us that the moment for the laying of the primary foundation stone on April 18 of 1506 was chosen ahead of time with electional astrology - meaning that a future moment … Continue reading On the Exaltation of Mars – Chapter 13.5 – Julius II and Saint Peter’s Basilica →

The Astro-Inaugural Mass of Leone XIV

It's been a busy time around here at OM, as we (meaning me and my cat) have been watching closely the transition in Vatican City from one pope to the next. I have no personal stake in the religion, but my work, On The Exaltation of Mars, is partly based on the previous highly unusual … Continue reading The Astro-Inaugural Mass of Leone XIV →

On The Exaltation of Mars – Chapter 9 – The “Sibly Chart” Decoded

For so many decades, USA astrologers have rallied around one radix for the beginning of the "United States of America," known as the Sibly Chart (often misspelled as the Sibley Chart). Much has been conjured up about this particular radix - so much so that it has taken on a life of its own, used … Continue reading On The Exaltation of Mars – Chapter 9 – The “Sibly Chart” Decoded →

On the Exaltation of Mars – Chapter 1.2 – The Pope Emeritus and the Jesuit from Argentina

The Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope Francis in 2022. As we learned in Ch 1.1, Benedict XVI announced his resignation from the Papacy on an important anniversary for the Vatican, and that this anniversary has astrological and calendrical implications which seem to be far from coincidental. He announced that he would step down officially … Continue reading On the Exaltation of Mars – Chapter 1.2 – The Pope Emeritus and the Jesuit from Argentina →

On the Exaltation of Mars – Chapter 1.1 – The Pope Resigns

The morning of February 11, 2013 started off as typically quiet and “normal” for most of the world, but it was about to reverberate in both shock and disbelief for billions of Christians: Pope Benedict XVI, the Vicar of Christ, heir to the See of St. Peter, and head of the Vatican State, announced his … Continue reading On the Exaltation of Mars – Chapter 1.1 – The Pope Resigns →

A Brief Introduction to (some) Vatican Astrology – Part V

In the first four parts of "(some) Vatican Astrology," I laid out the astrological charts for four major milestones in the Vatican's promotion of the Society of Jesus, better known as the Jesuits. They are: Regimini militantis ecclesiae — First approval — Sep 27 1540: Jupiter = Regulus; Saturn = Spica. Exposcit debitum — Second … Continue reading A Brief Introduction to (some) Vatican Astrology – Part V →

A Brief Introduction to (some) Vatican Astrology – Part IV

In the previous three installments of "...(some) Vatican Astrology," I put forth three possible astrological charts for the Vatican's approbations of the Society of Jesus, also called the Jesuits: The three chart moments take place from 1540 to 1584, at the height of the Italian Renaissance, and also the final years of the Italian Wars. … Continue reading A Brief Introduction to (some) Vatican Astrology – Part IV →

A Brief Introduction to (some) Vatican Astrology – Part III

In the last two installments of "(some) Vatican Astrology," I posted the charts for two major Papal dicta on the Society of Jesus, also called the Jesuits. I stated that there might have been some kind of "elective" astrology involved, as the two charts have certain astrological elements that would point to such astro-planning, centered … Continue reading A Brief Introduction to (some) Vatican Astrology – Part III →

A Brief Introduction to (some) Vatican Astrology – Part II

In the last (Feb 4) installment, I introduced a possible astrological chart for the Society of Jesus, or The Jesuits. This chart, as seen below, is drawn for the astrological default of Sun on the overhead meridian, or the "Midheaven," and the central focus of the chart is that Jupiter conjoins the fixed star Regulus … Continue reading A Brief Introduction to (some) Vatican Astrology – Part II →