The Subterranean Hearth: Pluto’s Alchemical Reforging of the Roots of Belonging

Introduction

This is a core, lifelong natal dynamic that operates at the intersection of the transpersonal and the most intimate personal realms of the chart. ♇, the slowest-moving transpersonal planet, sits in the 4th house, the angular foundation of the entire natal chart, in ♋, the sign that rules the 4th house’s core themes of home, family, and emotional security. Unlike aspects between personal planets that shape day-to-day personality, this placement works on the very root of a person’s identity, shaping their earliest experiences of safety, belonging, and family from before they can even form conscious memories. It is a key knot of the personality because the 4th house is the base on which the entire rest of the chart is built: all other areas of life, from career to relationships, are filtered through the sense of safety and belonging formed by this placement. It is not a temporary influence, but a permanent structural feature of the psyche that operates for the entirety of the person’s life.

The Nature of the Aspect

This placement functions as a conjunction (☌) between ♇ and the Imum Coeli (IC), the cusp of the 4th house, with an orb of influence extending up to 7° for this angular alignment. The tighter the orb between ♇ and the IC, the more direct and potent the transformative energy focused on the core of the self. If ♇ is within 3° of the IC, it is an exact conjunction, making the influence almost compulsive: the person will feel an inexorable inner drive to transform their foundational life, with no ability to ignore the call to dig into their roots. If the aspect is applying (♇ moving closer to the IC in the chart’s diurnal motion), it indicates a lifelong, accelerating demand to rebuild the foundations of the self, with periods of upheaval becoming more frequent as the person ages. If the aspect is separating (♇ moving away from the IC), it indicates that the person has already undergone significant foundational transformation in past lives or early childhood, and their life’s work is to integrate that change and build stability on the new base.

The mechanics of this interaction are inherently tense, as ♇’s core function of purge, death, and rebirth clashes directly with the 4th house’s core function of stability, security, and preservation of the familiar. ♇ is the higher octave of ♂, carrying Mars’s transformative, aggressive energy but focused on the inner, generational, and unconscious realms rather than external action. It does not tolerate outdated, toxic, or limiting patterns, and will destroy them regardless of the personal cost, in service of long-term regeneration. The 4th house, ruled by the ☽, is the realm of the private self, the home we retreat to for safety, the lineage we are born into, and the earliest emotional patterns formed in childhood. ♋, as the sign ruling the 4th house, amplifies the emotional weight of this placement: it adds a layer of deep sentimentality, attachment to family and home, and protective shell-like vulnerability to the transformative energy of ♇. The result is a lifelong dynamic where the person is compelled to repeatedly tear down and rebuild the most intimate parts of their life, even when they crave stability and safety.

Symbolism and Mythology

The archetype of ♇ is the lord of the underworld, the ruler of hidden things, death, rebirth, generational karma, and the deep, buried resources of the earth. In classical mythology, ♇ (Hades) abducted Persephone, daughter of the harvest goddess Demeter, to rule alongside him in the underworld. The deal struck to resolve Demeter’s grief forced Persephone to spend half the year in the underworld with ♇, and half the year on the surface with her mother, creating the cycle of seasons: the death of the earth in winter (Persephone in the underworld) and the rebirth of life in spring (Persephone’s return). This cycle is the perfect metaphor for this placement: the person spends half their life (or half their energy) digging into the underworld of their own emotions, family history, and hidden trauma (the time with ♇), and half their life bringing that transformed energy to the surface to build a new, more authentic life (the time with Demeter).

The 4th house is the underworld of the natal chart: it is the lowest point, the place where we connect to the dead, the buried, the ancestral, and the parts of ourselves we hide from the public eye. It is the sacred hearth of the home, the center of family life and lineage, the place where we are most vulnerable. ♋ is the crab, ruled by the ☽, with a hard shell it retreats into for safety, and soft, vulnerable insides that it only shares with trusted others. It is tied to the tides of emotion, the collective memory of the family line, and the primal need for belonging and safety.

The mythological image of this combination is ♇, lord of the hidden depths, crossing the threshold of the crab’s shell to take up residence in the sacred hearth of the home. It is the image of a hidden fire burning under the family hearth, slowly transforming the ancestral lineage from the roots up, purging old wounds and rebuilding the foundation of the family into something more authentic and nurturing. In ancient cultures, the hearth was considered sacred, the home of the family’s ancestors and the source of its life force; ♇’s presence here signifies that the family’s life force is being transformed, for better or worse, by the unearthing of its hidden history.

The Principles of the Planets in the Chart

♇ in the Chart

♇ governs transformation, purge, regeneration, power, the unconscious, hidden matters, generational karma, death and rebirth, and the ability to dig deep into the hidden layers of the self and the world to uncover truth and eliminate what no longer serves. It is the planet of the underworld, of what is buried both personally and collectively, and its energy is slow, inexorable, and operates through crisis and eventual renewal. As a generational planet, ♇’s placement in a sign shapes the collective experiences of an entire generation, but its house placement shapes how that collective energy manifests in the individual’s personal life.

This aspect transforms ♇’s function from a force of external collective change to a force of internal, personal, familial transformation. Instead of manifesting as revolutionary upheaval in the external world, ♇’s energy turns inward, focused entirely on the foundational layers of the self: home, family, ancestry, and emotional patterns. The person becomes a natural excavator of their own emotional history, unable to ignore the hidden wounds and unspoken patterns passed down through their family line. They may feel a compulsive need to uncover secrets, trauma, and hidden dynamics in their family, even when others want to keep them buried. They also carry the collective energy of their generation’s relationship to home and family: for example, a generation with ♇ in ♋ may have experienced massive shifts in family structure, such as the decline of extended families, the rise of nuclear families, or widespread displacement due to war or economic crisis, and the individual with this placement will personally embody and work through the collective trauma of those shifts.

The 4th House in the Chart

The 4th house (IC) is the foundation of the entire natal chart, an angular house that governs the private self, the home we come from and the home we build, our ancestry and lineage, our earliest childhood experiences, our emotional security, the parts of ourselves we hide from the public eye, our final resting place, and our sense of belonging. It is the realm of the mother, of nurturing, of the shell we retreat to when we are hurt, and the place where we connect to the collective memory of our family. It is the most vulnerable, intimate part of the chart, the place where we are most ourselves when no one is watching.

This aspect transforms the 4th house from a stable, safe haven into a site of constant, slow transformation. The person will never have a static, unchanging home life or emotional foundation: there will always be layers being unearthed, old patterns being purged, and the foundation being rebuilt over and over again. The 4th house’s usual focus on stability and security is replaced by a drive to eliminate any outdated, toxic, or limiting patterns in the family line and personal emotional life, even if it causes temporary instability. The person may also find that their home is a place of constant change: they may move frequently, renovate their home repeatedly, or have a rotating cast of family members staying with them, as the energy of ♇ keeps the domestic space in a state of constant flux.

The Combined Influence

The combined scenario of this placement is a person whose entire sense of self is tied to the process of transforming their emotional and familial roots. From early childhood, they will be drawn to the hidden dynamics of their family: secrets, unspoken trauma, generational patterns that no one else in the family wants to address. They may be labeled the "family problem" or the "family therapist" from a young age, as they ask questions and point out issues that others prefer to ignore. They may experience frequent upheavals in home life: moving, family separations, or taking on caregiving roles for elderly or ill family members before they are emotionally ready.

As they age, their life’s work often revolves around healing family wounds, creating a new model of home and belonging that breaks cycles of trauma passed down through their lineage. They have a natural ability to see the hidden layers of any home or family system, and to transform those spaces into more authentic, nurturing environments. They may feel a lifelong calling to work with ancestral trauma, family systems, home healing, genealogy, or any field that involves transforming the foundational layers of people’s lives. The tension of this placement is never fully resolved: even when they have built a safe, secure home for themselves, ♇ will continue to push them to dig deeper, to uncover new layers of trauma, and to transform their foundation further. But over time, they learn to embrace this process, recognizing that each cycle of destruction and rebirth leaves them with a stronger, more authentic sense of belonging.

Expression in Sign and House

Expression in ♋

♋ is ruled by the ☽, and governs emotional sensitivity, nostalgia, attachment to home and family, the need for security, the protective shell, memory, and the collective unconscious of the family line. ♇ in ♋ amplifies the emotional intensity of the placement: the person feels the weight of their family’s history and ancestral trauma deeply, almost as if it is their own. ♋’s tendency to cling to the familiar is transformed by ♇’s purging energy: the person may hold onto old family patterns for years, even decades, but when they finally let go, it is a total, irreversible transformation that reshapes their entire sense of self.

♋’s nurturing energy is also deepened by ♇: the person has a powerful, almost primal drive to create a safe, healing home for themselves and their loved ones, and they will go to great lengths to protect that space. They may have a strong talent for creating home environments that feel sacred and nurturing, spaces where people can let their guard down and heal from their own trauma. Because ♇ is a generational planet, ♇ in ♋ also marks a generation that experienced massive collective shifts in family structure and ideas of belonging: the individual with this placement will personally embody and work through the collective emotional wounds of that generation, turning personal pain into collective healing.

As a water sign, ♋ makes the emotional energy of this placement deep, tidal, and often unconscious: the person may not even realize how much their family’s past is shaping their present until a crisis forces them to confront it. They may have vivid dreams about ancestors or family members, receive intuitive messages about their family’s history, or feel strong emotional reactions to spaces that have held family trauma. They are highly attuned to the emotional atmosphere of their home, and can sense when there is hidden tension or unspoken conflict even when no one is talking about it.

Expression in the 4th House

The 4th house is the angular house of the foundation, the private self, and the end of life. ♇ here means the transformative energy is focused entirely on the most intimate, vulnerable parts of life. The person may experience frequent upheavals in home life from a young age: moving often, family separations, divorce, or the loss of a home due to financial or other crisis. They may also take on caregiving roles for elderly or ill family members from a young age, exposing them to the realities of death and transformation early in life.

They may have a strong, almost spiritual connection to their ancestors, feeling the presence of deceased family members, having dreams or visions of them, or receiving guidance from them in times of crisis. They may be naturally drawn to genealogy, spending hours researching their family history to uncover hidden secrets and patterns. The 4th house also governs the end of life, so ♇ here can indicate a deep, unshakable peace with death, and a desire to help others navigate the end of life with dignity and connection to their loved ones. Their own end of life is likely to be peaceful, transformative, and surrounded by family, as they have spent their life building a secure, nurturing foundation for themselves and their loved ones.

Combined Influence across Positions

When ♇ in ♋ is placed in the 4th house, the energy is hyper-focused on the transformation of the emotional and familial foundation. The person’s entire identity is tied to their ability to heal their family line and create a secure, nurturing home. They may feel a lifelong, almost sacred calling to be a "family healer," the one in the family who is willing to address the issues that everyone else wants to ignore. They may uncover hidden family secrets: adoptions, abuse, addiction, or trauma that has been buried for generations, and help their family process and heal from those wounds.

The tension of this placement is between ♋’s need for security and ♇’s drive to disrupt that security in order to transform it: the person may go through periods of feeling completely uprooted, with no sense of home or belonging, as old patterns are purged and the foundation is rebuilt. But these periods are always temporary, and each time the foundation is rebuilt, it is stronger and more authentic than before. They learn that true security is not about clinging to the familiar, but about building a home that is flexible enough to withstand transformation, and nurturing enough to hold all parts of themselves and their loved ones.

Differences Between the Male and Female Chart

The Male Chart

For men, the 4th house is often associated with the inner feminine, the private self, the home, and the mother figure, as it is the opposite of the 10th house which governs the public self, career, and the father. ♇ here creates a complex, transformative relationship with the feminine and with domestic life. First, the man may have a deeply transformative, often difficult relationship with his mother or primary caregiver: the mother may be a source of both deep nurturing and deep trauma, or may have experienced significant transformation in her own life that shaped his early childhood. He may spend his life working to heal his relationship with the feminine, either by transforming his own domestic life or by working to heal the wounds of the women in his family. Second, he may feel a strong, almost primal need to protect his home and family, and may be extremely private about his personal life, only letting a small circle of trusted people into his inner world. His sense of power and self-worth is deeply tied to the state of his domestic environment: he feels most confident and capable when he is in control of his home, and may feel deeply wounded if his home life is unstable. Third, he may feel a generational calling to transform traditional masculine models of the home: he may reject the patriarchal model of the distant, uninvolved father, and instead build a nurturing, emotionally open domestic life for his own family, breaking cycles of emotional absence passed down through the paternal line. Fourth, he may struggle with balancing his public, external life (ruled by the 10th house) with his private, domestic life (ruled by the 4th house): he may feel torn between the expectation to be focused on career and external achievement, and his deep need to nurture his home and family, leading to inner conflict until he learns to integrate the two.

The Female Chart

For women, the 4th house is often tied to their own identity as a nurturer, their relationship with motherhood, and their own inner sense of security, as it is the house that rules the mother and the domestic sphere. ♇ here creates a deep, often primal drive to transform the way they relate to home and family, especially the maternal line. First, they often feel a sacred calling to break cycles of trauma passed down through the women in their family for generations: they may be the one to uncover hidden secrets of abuse, addiction, or loss in their maternal line, and to heal those wounds for themselves and future generations of women in their family. They may feel a strong sense of responsibility to be the "wounded healer" of their family, even when it is not their explicit role. Second, their sense of security is almost entirely tied to the state of their home and family life: they may feel physically ill if their home is chaotic or unstable, and will go to great lengths to create a safe, nurturing space for themselves and their loved ones. They are extremely protective of their domestic space, and may become anxious or distressed if their home is invaded or disrupted. Third, they may have a complex, often fraught relationship with motherhood: they may deeply desire children, but fear repeating the patterns of their own mother or maternal ancestors, or they may choose not to have children in order to break a cycle of trauma, which can lead to feelings of guilt or shame from family members who do not understand their choice. They may also feel a strong calling to mother their community or their chosen family, even if they do not have biological children. Fourth, they may have a natural, almost supernatural connection to the dead and to the emotional history of spaces: they may feel the presence of deceased family members in their home, be able to sense the history of a space just by walking into it, and may be drawn to work as genealogists, grief counselors, home healers, or ancestral ritualists.

Psychological Portrait

This placement creates a person with a rich, complex inner life, shaped by a deep connection to their family’s past and a relentless drive to transform their emotional foundation. Their core character is introspective, resilient, and deeply empathetic, with a natural talent for uncovering hidden truths that others miss. They are natural detectives of the human psyche, drawn to the hidden layers of their own and others’ experiences, and they are not satisfied with surface-level explanations for behavior or emotion. They are extremely protective of their private life, with a small, tight circle of trusted friends and loved ones who are allowed into their inner world; to the outside world, they may seem quiet, reserved, or even mysterious, as they hide the depth of their emotional life behind a calm, stable exterior.

Their core motivation is to create a safe, authentic, nurturing home for themselves and future generations, and to heal the wounds of their ancestral line. They are driven by a need to understand the hidden patterns that shape their life, and to eliminate any patterns that no longer serve them or their loved ones. They want to break cycles of trauma, abuse, or instability that have been passed down through their family for generations, and to create a new legacy of safety and belonging. They are not motivated by external status or wealth, but by the desire to build a life and a home that feels truly theirs, free of the weight of the past.

Their deepest fear is being uprooted, of losing their home or their connection to their family and ancestry. They also fear repeating the patterns of their parents or ancestors, of passing on trauma to their own children or loved ones. Because ♇ governs the hidden and the unknown, they may have a persistent fear of hidden threats in their home, of being betrayed by someone they trust, or of being abandoned by their family. They may also have a fear of their own power, of the transformative energy they carry, worried that they will cause harm to others if they fully embrace their ability to uncover and change hidden patterns.

Their self-esteem is deeply tied to the state of their home and family life. When they feel secure in their domestic environment, and when they feel they are making progress in healing their family wounds, their self-esteem is high and stable. When their home life is chaotic or unstable, or when they feel like they are repeating old patterns, their self-esteem can plummet, and they may withdraw into their shell (a classic ♋ trait) to protect themselves. They rarely measure their success by external achievements like career status or wealth; instead, they measure it by the quality of their relationships, the safety of their home, and the progress they have made in healing their family line.

Their style of thinking is cyclical, layered, and pattern-focused. They do not see problems as isolated incidents, but as part of a larger web of generational and familial patterns. They are naturally drawn to fields like psychology, genealogy, history, and anthropology, which study the hidden patterns that shape human behavior. They are extremely intuitive, often picking up on hidden emotional dynamics in their home or family that no one else notices, and they may have vivid dreams or visions that give them insight into their family’s past. They are not satisfied with surface-level answers, and will dig deep into a problem until they get to the root cause, even if it is painful or uncomfortable.

Their attachment style is often anxious-preoccupied or disorganized, especially if they experienced instability or trauma in their early home life. They crave deep, intimate connection, but also fear vulnerability, because they have been hurt by people they trusted in the past (often family members). They may push people away when they feel like they are getting too close, but also feel deeply lonely when they are isolated. Their ideal attachment is one that is deep, loyal, and transformative: they want a partner or loved one who is willing to dig deep with them, to uncover hidden wounds, and to build a secure, nurturing home together. They are not interested in casual, superficial relationships, as they crave connection that feels meaningful and lasting.

Spheres of Life

Career

This placement gives a natural talent for any career that involves transforming foundational systems, healing family trauma, or working with the home and ancestry. Ideal careers include family therapist, genealogist, historian, archaeologist, home stager, interior designer specializing in healing spaces, social worker focused on family support, funeral director, grief counselor, astrologer, or any career that involves working with the hidden layers of people’s lives or the history of spaces. They may also be drawn to careers in real estate, especially renovating or transforming old homes, as they have a natural ability to see the potential in a space and transform it into a safe, nurturing environment. They work best in environments that allow them to work independently, or in roles where they can help others transform their foundational lives. They are not motivated by money or status, but by the desire to make a meaningful impact on people’s sense of safety and belonging. They may experience frequent changes in career direction, as they go through cycles of transformation in their personal life, but each career shift is tied to a deeper understanding of their own roots and a desire to help others heal.

Relationships

In relationships, this person is deeply loyal and committed, but also needs a lot of privacy and space to process their own emotional world. They are drawn to partners who are willing to dig deep, who are not afraid of the dark, hidden parts of their psyche, and who are committed to building a secure, nurturing home together. They may have a pattern of attracting partners who have their own unresolved family trauma, and the relationship becomes a space for both people to heal those wounds. They are extremely protective of their home and their loved ones, and will go to great lengths to keep their domestic space safe and secure. They may struggle with vulnerability, because they have been hurt in the past by people they trusted, so it takes time for them to open up fully to a partner. They are not interested in casual relationships: they want deep, transformative, long-term connection that builds a shared home and legacy. They may also take on a role of healing their partner’s family wounds, acting as the family healer for their partner’s lineage as well as their own.

Finances

This placement gives a complicated, often cyclical relationship with money, especially money tied to home and family. They may inherit money or property from their family, but this inheritance often comes with strings attached, or with the need to transform the property or the family’s financial patterns. They may experience fluctuations in their financial situation tied to changes in their home life: a sudden move, a family crisis, or a need to renovate their home may cause financial stress, but these periods are always followed by a more stable financial foundation once the transformation is complete. They are not motivated by accumulating wealth for the sake of status, but by using money to create a secure, safe home for themselves and their loved ones. They may be drawn to careers that involve managing other people’s property or finances, especially for families or estates. They are careful with money, but will spend freely on things that improve their home or help their family heal, such as renovations, therapy, or family trips.

Health (Psychosomatic Tendencies)

This placement has strong psychosomatic tendencies, especially related to the areas of the body ruled by ♋ (stomach, chest, breasts, and digestive system) and ♇ (reproductive system, eliminative functions, and the body’s ability to regenerate). Stress related to home life, family conflict, or feeling uprooted can manifest as digestive issues, stomach ulcers, anxiety, chest tightness, or hormonal imbalances. When they are holding onto old emotional patterns or family trauma that they need to purge, they may experience issues with their reproductive system, or with elimination (constipation, bloating, etc.), as their body holds onto the emotional energy they are not processing. They may also hold tension in their chest and stomach, the areas ruled by ♋, as these are the places where they store unprocessed emotional pain.

They benefit greatly from practices that help them process buried emotional trauma, such as therapy, journaling about family history, genealogy work, or spending time in nature, as these practices help them release emotional energy that would otherwise manifest as physical symptoms. They may also have a strong intuition about their own health, and may be drawn to holistic or alternative healing practices that address the root emotional causes of illness, rather than just treating symptoms. They are often sensitive to the moon cycles, with their physical and emotional health fluctuating with the phases of the ☽, so aligning their self-care practices with lunar cycles can be especially beneficial for them.

Challenges and Gifts

Shadow Sides

1. Compulsive trauma excavation: The person may become obsessed with uncovering hidden family secrets and trauma, to the point that they cannot enjoy the present moment or build a stable, happy home life. They may constantly dig up old wounds, both their own and their family’s, without allowing themselves to heal or move forward, leading to chronic depression, anxiety, or isolation.
2. Control and power struggles in the home: ♇’s need for control can manifest as a desire to control every aspect of their home and family life, leading to power struggles with family members or partners. They may become domineering or manipulative in order to maintain a sense of security in their domestic space, pushing away the very people they love.
3. Fear of uprooting leading to stagnation: The person may become so afraid of losing their home or their connection to their family that they cling to outdated, toxic patterns and relationships, even when they are harmful. They may stay in unhealthy home situations or family dynamics for decades, because they are afraid of the unknown that would come with change, leading to a life of stagnation and unfulfilled potential.
4. Generational trauma repetition: If the person does not do the intentional work to heal their family wounds, they may unconsciously repeat the same patterns of trauma that they experienced in their childhood, passing them on to their own children or loved ones. They may become the very abuser or toxic family member they feared, because they have not processed their own pain.
5. Isolation and secrecy: ♇’s tendency to hide and keep secrets can lead the person to isolate themselves from others, hiding their true feelings and their family’s secrets from the world. They may feel like no one can understand their experience, leading to deep loneliness and disconnection from others.
6. Over-identification with family trauma: The person may become so identified with their family’s trauma that they lose sight of their own individual identity, defining themselves entirely by their family’s history and pain. They may feel like they have no identity outside of their role as the family healer or the carrier of generational trauma, leading to a lack of personal fulfillment and a sense of being trapped by their family’s past.

Bright Sides

1. Natural healer of ancestral trauma: This person has a unique, almost supernatural ability to uncover and heal generational wounds that have been buried in their family for generations. They can help their family members, and even future generations, break cycles of trauma and create a more loving, secure family legacy.
2. Power to create transformative, healing home spaces: They have a natural talent for turning any space into a safe, nurturing, transformative home. They can take a broken, unstable home and transform it into a place of healing and belonging for everyone who enters it, and their presence in a home can raise the vibrational energy of the space for everyone who lives there.
3. Deep emotional resilience and wisdom: Having gone through multiple cycles of death and rebirth in their personal life, they have a deep, hard-won wisdom about the nature of pain, transformation, and belonging. They are able to help others navigate their own crises of home and family, because they have been through it themselves, and they can offer practical, compassionate guidance that comes from lived experience.
4. Connection to ancestors and the collective unconscious: They have a natural, strong connection to their ancestors and the collective emotional history of their family and community. They may receive guidance, wisdom, or support from deceased family members, and they are able to tap into the collective unconscious to understand the deeper patterns that shape their life and the lives of those around them.
5. Ability to rebuild from total loss: If they experience a total loss of home, family, or sense of belonging, they have an incredible ability to rebuild from scratch, creating a new, more authentic foundation for their life that is free of the old, limiting patterns. They are like the phoenix rising from the ashes, able to turn total destruction into a new, more secure home.
6. Intergenerational healing ripple effect: The work that this person does to heal their own family trauma not only transforms their own life, but also heals the generations that came before them (by resolving karmic patterns) and the generations that will come after them (by breaking cycles of trauma and creating a new legacy of safety and belonging). Their healing work has a ripple effect that extends far beyond their own lifetime.

Practical Recommendations

Conclusion

The path of integrating this placement is a journey from being a passive carrier of generational trauma to an active healer of the ancestral line. The shadow expression manifests when the person becomes stuck in cycles of trauma excavation, control, or stagnation, repeating old patterns and isolating themselves from others, unable to break free of the weight of their family’s past. The highest expression emerges when they embrace their role as a sacred alchemist of the home, using their deep understanding of hidden emotional patterns to transform the foundational layers of their own life and the lives of their family members. They become a bridge between the past and the future: honoring the ancestors who came before them, healing the wounds that have been passed down through generations, and building a new legacy of safety, belonging, and authenticity for the generations that will come after. The journey is slow, often painful, and requires immense courage to face the hidden parts of the self and the family, but the reward is a life of deep meaning, profound connection, and a home that is a true sanctuary for themselves and their loved ones.

This article was prepared by the [Astrobot](https://astrobot.chat) editorial team — your personal astrological assistant. The material is based on classical and modern astrological sources.