Book: Dynamics and analysis of the aspects.

Autor: Bil Tierney

Chapter 8
THE YOD

This configuration, not very common, occurs when at least two planets
they form a sextile with each other and both make a quincunx to a third planet,
creating a large "Y" on the chart. This third planet (the apex point of the
Yod represents a very significant principle that requires a focus of
clear and defined expression before the configuration can be activated in
some moment in life. Just like in the Quadrature-T, this planet
the apex becomes the central point of the Yod. Its basic nature reveals
much about the characteristic motivation that will determine the
external manifestations. The Yod is also referred to as 'Finger of
GOD.

In my opinion, the ideal Yod is created when the apex planet is in

the phase of inferior conjunction with one of the planets that form a sextile,
while forming an aspect of upper quincunx with the remaining. Without
embargo, in practice. we can find a potential Yod that is formed
when the apex planet is simultaneously in lower or upper aspect
to both planets that form a sextile. This is determined by the average of
orbital movement of the planets. Al H. Morrison believes that a
"true" Yod only occurs when "the focusing point is the slowest"
of the three bodies. When the focal planet moves faster than the
two others, it is not about a Yod, but rather about a double quinquonce.
Morrison the true Yod would involve the apex planet in a superior phase and
inferior with both planets. I do not feel qualified to assert anything in
concrete with respect to the other two alternative formations, since not
I have researched them sufficiently. However, my own concepts
About the dynamics of the Yod would coincide with what is established by Morrison. If
we are right, a "true" Yod would occur whenever Pluto
happens, at the apex point, since this planet orbits more slowly than
any other member of the Solar System. And curiously, the princi-
Pluto's peaks closely resemble the characteristics of the Yod.

Mostly, all the planets of the Superior Octave at the apex point.
They will indicate an ideal Yod for the generality of births in the 20th century.
To follow this line of thought, the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, and
Mars as apex planets would indicate the version of the "double quincunx", already

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What are the fastest planets, especially the Sun, Mercury, and Venus?
and technically they cannot form quinquencies among themselves. Morrison points out that
the double quincunx scheme indicates difficult lives (perhaps lacking in
address) in contrast to the marked destination that points to the true
Yod. Although I find this distinction very interesting and worthy of analysis.
later, I have included some examples of 'double quincunx' in this
chapter dedicated to the Yod.

Considering what I said in Chapter One about the quincunxes

superiors and inferiors, it is evident that the combination of both
existing influences in the Yod present a special challenge to achieve
constructively change and focus more clearly on what is harmful
and hinders the full functioning of the individual. In this case, forces
internal and external factors work together to create subtle pressures but
exalted that will be released during the crises of awareness.
A decisive moment can take years to emerge and present new
gives alternatives to the individual. But when it happens, he feels mature and
prepared for a destined change or for a new perspective on the
life. The course of action I take then can restructure by
complete the model of your life and the direction to follow.

A ready-to-act Yod looks much like a crossroads in the

road, when we are forced to take one direction or another without knowing
we cannot say for certain where each of the routes will take us. We only know that
we must change course. This alteration in the course is not a matter of
awareness, a deliberate decision due to a greater perception of
our potential (unlike the challenge imposed by the opposition), but
a change that originates from an unrecognized urgency and need.
Although this new direction, once taken, may seem sudden to us.
The inexplicable has actually been gaining strength definition for
many years. When the activation time of the Iod is correct, the
individual abandons or psychologically loses interest in certain habits and
attitudes in order to start engaging in activities and behaviors
that appear on their vital horizon. At first, it may feel a bit
confused or even inappropriate when dealing with this unusual and
new vital focus, however, you will soon be surprised to find out how much
skills and knowledge he possessed in this area (undoubtedly due to all the
previous years of internal preparation at a subjective level.

If your preparation has allowed you to function at a more effective level of

awareness, the potential energy of the planets in sextile will lead you to take action
smart and innovative adjustments in their social environment. Or at least in the
personal areas of life governed by the Houses that are related to

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the Yod. The final realization of such alterations initiated by the
the apex planet will be especially seen in the House occupied by this planet and
in her opposite House. But if she has not adjusted properly to the
double quincunx pressures, its lack of adjustment will come to the surface and
will actively fight with the environment.

The opposite point to the apex planet is very sensitive. It indicates the area where the
The new orientation of the individual will focus, and this will be for better or for worse. The
transits or the natal progressions over this degree should be noted
carefully, especially if slow planets are involved.

The planets of the Superior Octave, naturally inclined to the

self-transformation, must be carefully observed. Sometimes a planet
natal is located at this reaction point in opposition to the
apex planet. Until the Yod is activated, this reaction planet
it can create imbalance, hesitation, and contrasting conflicts in the ha-
ability to lead the apex planet. But once it has gone through the process
typical reorganization of a constructively mobilized Yod, this
reaction planet can offer additional insight and perspectives
about new transformative ways to use the fourth planet and the planet
apex. The reaction planet is initially a conditioning agent that
over time it becomes an important catalyst for achieving the
interior lighting.

Richard Nixon has a mutable Mars apex opposite Pluto in the

House X, as part of a Yod structure. This Yod (which comprises
also to Saturn sextile Neptune) would be an example of the double quincunx
from Morrison. But from my point of view, he was driven to express himself.
openly in a particularly predestined manner during the difficult
during the Watergate period, and intensely for Nixon when
Saturn was transiting in conjunction with Pluto. The course of the
events during this painful period of his life represented
certainly an unexpected and abrupt turn in his affairs that upset
drastically their status quo. The culmination of the events that changed the
the direction of your life clearly aligned with a powerful Pluto located
in House X of the public trial. Despite them. Apex Mars can open
a new path of life centered on a form of personal expression
alternative focused on self-identity in action. Pluto, planet of
reaction, force for a deeper internal purge of values
interpersonal; potentially leading to a renaissance of priorities in the
Nixon's personal expression regarding power and will. The
mutable element of this apex-reaction axis can indicate (in this
(context) a mental perception transformed by creative options and

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of alternatives creating new paths of self-expression. The potential
rehabilitator of Pluto, plus the entrepreneurial quality of apex Mars,
seems to indicate that former President Nixon will not stay away from
público durante mucho time, yesI interpret the potential of
this Yod.

Normally, the orb I give for the Yod is 7° for sextiles, and 3°.
for the apex planet. However, any expert astrologer knows that the
ideal orbs must be expanded sometimes for various reasons. For
for example, I would expand the orb if there is a planet at the reaction point, or if a
the planet is located in the shortest arc of the midpoint between the two
base planets. Any planet at this midpoint connects the energies of
these base planets more closely, strengthening the overall structure
of Yod. It would also extend the orbs when the apex planet rules one of
the signs of the base planets, or vice versa. Thyrza Escobar (Jones) in her
stimulating book Side Lights of Astrology (one of my publications)
favorites) establishes that "the three arms of the 'Y' should contain
planets, not just house cusps, nodes, or other sensitive points.
I recommend that you read his brief chapter on the Yod.

On the other hand, the authors Helen Paul and Bridget Mary O'Toole in their book
The Yod And Other Points In Your Horoscope, observe that in your
investigation has found several sensitive points that can form
part of the Yod structure (for example, the angles, the nodes, the parts
Arabic).3 However, knowing the potential of astrologers of
rationalize any point they wish to establish by using a
myriad of factors, I would advise those who wish to research iodine to
first attend to the planets before venturing to investigate the others
factors. I do not dismiss the work of Paul and O'Toole, I only suggest that the
students first check the validity of the Yod configurations
formed exclusively by planets.

It would be a convenient practice for any astrologer (especially

for those who lack a natal Yod) to compose a separate letter
pointing out only its sextiles and its position by Houses. Everything you need
for a potential natal, progressed, or transiting Yod to form it is a
sextile! But unless it has exact sextiles (one degree of orb), re-
I am trying to calculate the midpoints of each sextile for greater accuracy.
in time, then note what degree, sign, and House the longest arc occupies
from the midpoint, Because it is there where a temporary Yod can be formed, The
Sun, theLuna, Mercury, Venus, or Mars in transit will not produce anything.
too remarkable or particularly "predestined" in life, in the
moment of their passage, however, these same fast planets in their

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advanced cycles should definitely be noted and observed, but if a planet
From the Eighth Superior this sensitive degree transits, attention should be paid
pay attention to this temporary Yod. If the progressed Moon makes a conjunction or
square to the apex degree, or to the degree opposite to it, or to the midpoint.
from the natal planets in sextile aspect, pay close attention (since
the progressed Moon is the clock of secondary progressions), In this
point, if any other transiting planet makes a conjunction or square to
these points could produce a noticeable response from the temporal Yod that
it would indicate an unexpected and relatively change in conditions
predestined for that particular year.

The temporal Yods are known to operate at the moment of death,

during the onset of a long-term illness, when it
they produce serious injuries and in separations (often forced or due to
circumstances that are beyond our control). In general, these Yods
they indicate unexpected turns of fate. Of course, many other aspects
important (apparently tense and fluid) will operate at that moment,
Thank God death in particular is almost impossible to predict! As
any other configuration of multiple aspects (and at any phase), the
The Yod or the temporal Yod will function according to the level of understanding that the
individual possesses knowledge about the basic principles of the planets at play.

COMPOUNDS

If the natal or progressed planets of a person are conjunct to the

degree of reaction of another individual within an adjusted orb, this
the person will be closely linked to the changes in the other's fate, both for
good as for bad. Such an individual will share and complement the
changes when I must undertake them, or it will create situations of antagonism
I am acting as a separating influence (in other words, it can
produce balance or lack thereof). Two other patterns of synastry
important to observe will be: first, a natal planet of the other person
together with the apex planet of the individual, and second, a planet, natal of the other
individual becoming an apex point. That is, making quincunx to the
natal planets in sextile. This last scheme seems theoretically valid,
however, it suggests that 'such individuals are driven to experience the
the dynamics of the Yod only through its usually fortuitous encounter (since
neither of the two individuals experiences the energies of the Yod as part
of their personal character). I call this second scheme Yod
Compound

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Criminals known as Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker could have
this Yod connection, with Bonnie's Sun as the apex planet (due to the fact that
use your solar charts, the existence of this Yod depends on the exact degree
from the Moon of Clyde Barrow). Due to the fortuitous nature of its
I find, in addition to the dramatic and drastic chain of events that followed
Likewise, it seems likely that this Composite Yod worked, Another couple
infamous, the multiple child murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, had
a prominent Composite Yod, natal Pluto in sextile to Saturn in the
horoscope of Myra (of the controlling planets of power capable of a
great cruelty), were found in a narrow quincunx to the three apex planets
of Ian... Venus, Mercury, and the Sun (all of them in Capricorn), Barbara
Watters, who provides a terrible account of criminal relations in his explicit
book The Astrologer Looks At Murder (a work not suitable for the delicate
and impressionable Neptunians, but suitable for the sturdy Plutonians
like me), assures that Myra was "predestinedly in love"
Ian (Venus apex). Watters also says that Myra was completely
obsessed with Ian's calculating mind and indomitable will
(Mercury apex and Sun apex respectively). Naturally, there were several
factors of primordial importance in your synastry that explain the influence
negative feelings they had about each other. But the Compound Yod with its
emphasis on a triple apex, seems to me one of the most important factors.
I am not suggesting that the Composite Yods bring out the potential.
more undesirable and inferior of a relationship, in the described extremes in
these two examples. I used them to give an example of the characteristic trait
of the Yods, and of the unforeseen but extreme alterations in the direction
of the individual's life with its tendency towards fatal twists. For those
they want to investigate the Composite Yods more thoroughly. I recommend analyzing
the natal horoscopes of famous couples who, by joining their forces,
they brought to light completely new or unprecedented elements of
remarkable nature in their life, that would not have come to the surface so
promptly independently. Their association should be marked
due to accelerated changes in circumstances of an unexpected nature.
place of the expected slow and carefully structured development.

Many observers will agree that the fateful encounter of

Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson should be classified as a classic
example of the dynamics of the Composite Yod, considering that its union
completely altered their usual lifestyles and resulted in a
dramatic and crucial turn (especially in the case of the Duke). Moreover, the
the course of events that followed their first meeting progressed
quickly reaching the climax, with the Duke abdicating the throne of
England and marrying the divorced American. A crossroads.
transcendent, without a doubt. They had a Composite Yod, although the orbs are

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too broad to serve as a 'classic' example. However, the
the nature of their destined encounter fits too well with
scheme of the Composite Yod to dismiss it. The natal Moon of
Duque as an apex planet formed this Yod making a quincunx to Jupiter.
sextile Moon of the Duchess. The reason I allowed myself to expand the
orbits reside in that Mrs. Simpson's Jupiter is also the
co-regent of the apex sign of the Duke (Pisces). In this particular Yod, I feel
that the planet apex had more meaning since the Duke's Moon was falling
in her House 1 (prominence due to angularity) and she was the ruler of the
House V occupied by its solar sign. And because the Moon was the planet
Apex, the Duke was forced to leave England and go to Paris.
suffering total ostracism from the royal family (indicating adjustments
moles at many levels).

The magnetic meeting of Liz Taylor with her then co-star

Richard Burton was as destined as that of Antony and Cleopatra, and
it yielded surprising results and abrupt changes for both
(especially for Richard). Between both horoscopes, two Yods are formed.
Separated compounds. Liz supplies the two apex planets. It is possible that the
individual with the apex planet is commonly the psychological activator of
the dynamics of the Compound Yod. In any case, the apex Jupiter of
Taylor was helping to form a Composite Yod with Jupiter sextile Uranus.
Burton. At the same time, his Uranus apex formed a Composite Yod with
on Luna sextile Saturn. This means that Liz Taylor's impact on the
the life of Richard Burton had nuances of Jupiter-Uranus. This proved to be
very true at the moment of their meeting since his marriage brought him
Burton in the field of acting a worldwide recognition of the
night to morning. Until then, his popularity was limited to the Islands.
British. And although Burton's extraordinary talents would have
allowed to inevitably gain the applause of the audience, the attraction that
Liz felt for him, she proved to be a catalyst.

Another famous couple whose sudden attraction and unexpected marriage

what surprised the world was the one composed by Jacqueline Kennedy and
Aristotle Onassis. His union seems to have particularly changed the
direction of Jackie’s life, given that she had to make significant adjustments
personal to their American lifestyle to marry this influential person
Greek shipping magnate and living abroad. This fact tends to incline towards the
Astrologer thinks that the apex emphasis is due to Onassis. And so it is.
The Mercury and the Uranus apex of Onassis form a Composite Yod with the
Jackie's Sun sextile Jupiter. But her Neptune was also conjunct her
reaction point, adding a more complex dimension to this Yod
Composite. I'm sure the astrologers will have a lot of hustle and bustle.

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interpreting the ramifications of this configuration. As a rule,
pay special attention to those couples whose individual horoscopes
they show a multitude of natal sextiles. Statistically, it is not difficult
hallar Yods Compuestos, pero demuestran ser particularmente
illuminators when defining the nature of those apparently encounters
casual events that radically alter the lifestyle of at least one of the
two participants.

The following descriptions are interpretations of each natal planet.

as the apex point of a Yod. The nature of the
base planets, the apex sign, or the positions by House of the three planets:

SOL APEX

The solar apex points to an individual whose central purpose in life revolves
around his continuous personal adjustments and corrections. He is pressured
to make changes in the way it demonstrates its will, its power,
his authority and his pride.

To grow, you must objectively self-examine, as the mismatches

they are generally due to unrecognized self-centered attitudes. It will have
difficulties in establishing a personal center. Does not express the impulses of
his ego in a direct and fluid manner tends to internalize and repress them.
You may start to live with a very poor self-concept and a
marked sense of inferiority, feeling out of place in his early
environment. You may feel powerless and ineffective for sometime
ifwill compare with others, especially with those who have authority. and
it will seem insignificant.

The quincunx to the Sun deflates the ego. The individual struggles internally with
his clumsy self-awareness. However, once this Yod is
activated, the individual may undergo a dramatic change in character
due to new conditions that are essential to comply with your
main karmic reason, and to which it cannot escape. The objectives that
presentations now will require all your attention, inner strength, and spirit.
entrepreneur. He must even mobilize his vital forces at a physical level.
It can gravitate towards a new field of experience that allows you to
to express oneself with confidence and security. This incarnation gives you
grants the special ability to reorganize the very center of itsto be, of
productive and creative way. It will possess the conscious power to transmute the
the strength of her will in an almost alchemical way. Once she has embarked
the task, her new address will allow her to manage many aspects of her life

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successfully and with sagacity, being favorably recognized for his
environment. The years of inner preparation have helped him to
to fully individualize oneself.

But if this Yod is activated and mismanaged, it will unleash the power to abuse.
of his authority and personal will. The individual will be able to
to master his new path, but will often lead to trouble with his attitude
fatal repercussions. The only example I found of a figure
known as an apex Sun was the one of the man who influenced so that the
The term 'sadism' enters the dictionary... I am referring to the Marquis of
Sade. This dominant individualist obsessed with power had his
Natal Sun in quincunx to Pluto and Uranus, while both were in sextile.
between themselves. Obviously, the nature of these two base planets has a lot
what to see with Sade's distortion and with the intensification of her impulses
egoistic. With Pluto in quincunx to the Sun, power struggles can
acquire extreme expressive forms, but they are rarely direct or open
in its execution, Uranus in quincunx to the Sun indicates that Sade had capabilities
superior mental capabilities than normal. Although they pointed out the "crazy" side of
genius. The issue of power control is reinforced by Pluto in
Scorpio and Uranus in Capricorn, on the other hand, Mars in Aries
(also co-ruler of Scorpio) formed a square with Saturn (ruler
of Capricorn), De Sade died in an asylum for the insane. (Marquis de Sade).

LUNA ÁPEX

An apex Moon indicates an individual whose internal and emotional development

needs an adjustment, This person may feel trapped by appearances
disorganized and distorted from the past that need to be observed
objectively and clarified before their feelings can be
released to grow and flourish. This is a very personal apex planet and
private, Potential emotional mismatches are rarely evident in
the surface, The individual may be unaware of these conflicts due to
to the subconscious nature of the Moon and its ability to condition
the behavior in a very subjective and subtle way. Your response
instinctively to the impressions that come from the environment will not keep
in tune with what is expected of him, since this reactive individual does not
easily decodes the emotional messages it receives from the
and others. He will even try to cover them up in an oblique and self-protective way.
There may be some emotional trauma from the past (perhaps stemming from
previous incarnations and that it repeats again in the horoscope in the
early childhood) that keeps this individual on the defensive, without
to adapt, and it makes one vulnerable, in order to effectively deal with the
security needs of the present.

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The apex moon suggests a poor assimilation of impressions, which without
embargo leads this person to react in a habitual manner
autodidact. Although it requires a lot of intimacy and closeness from those around
those who trust and love him normally feel out of place with the
besides, every time he fails to adjust to emotional realities of
a union retreats into its psychological shell in an attempt to
finding refuge, I imagine that the apex Moon is going through its most difficult period
during childhood years, implying that this Yod can be activated
as soon as the person reaches adulthood. Perhaps not so much with a
Apex Moon fixed but yes with the cardinal apex Moon. The mutable apex Moon.
is less determined when it comes to meeting the challenge of the Yod: Furthermore,
Saturn saw Pluto as base planets suggesting that a
longer time period before adjustments are made.
Once this Yod is activated, the individual will undergo a change of
predestined life that will free him from the negative images of the past.
Due to the subtle yet constant reorganization of its nature
sentimental, has internally prepared for a direction in life that
allows her to relieve or nurture others. Her maternal instinct has suffered a
necessary regeneration, so that a new path opens for you
will allow to meet the basic needs of the people, defend the interests
of the weakest. or to help others establish their securities
fundamentals, No matter what life represents for him, this
the individual will now feel strengthened within and advantageously
fed by the union of their emotional resources. The needs
personal matters will be clearer, will express them directly, and will be able to
to gather easily. (Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Jefferson, George
Gershwin, Grant Lewi.

MERCURY APEX

Mercury apex indicates an individual who must reorganize the loose ends.
from their mind before this Yod can be activated, from their most
from an early age, it produces curiosity about how the mind works, and without
embargo does not tune in or communicate with its environment (it behaves
like one who possesses a retrograde Mercury), apex Mercury drives
internally to understand the stimulating side of life, but with
personal difficulties in expressing this impulse clearly and directly,
The individual may be an introspective thinker, but often cannot
gather your thoughts in a way that would allow you to carry it out
productively practice such thoughts. Will pay too much attention
in redefining its concepts by separating them and studying each carefully
facet in detail. The problem will consist of learning to gather them in a way

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functionable. Sometimes, the individual will tend to combine too many concepts.
in a fortuitous, disarticulated manner, and will fail to establish them with
coherence

The quincunxes to Mercury demand that mental processes be cleaned up.

the superfluous factors and the easy concepts, so that they
structure with significant simplicity. Otherwise, the mind tends to
deviate so essentially in their attempt to gather more information
applicable, It will not affect intelligence, but the way it is
used. The typical internal preparation of the Yod will be more conscious in this
since the individual acknowledges that they have an almost urgent need
compulsive in seeking learning tools and educational outings
various. Due to the dynamics of the Yod, the individual is trained to
to use their mental energies more fully, which will allow them
greater efficiency and consistency so that it can capture the
nature of your target world, Once the Yod is activated, this
the person will be operating from an intellectual purpose, at the same
time, will feel driven towards new avenues of communication L,
stimuli that allow him to have a greater educational impact on himself
same about its environment. Now you can, if you wish, focus your
mind, specializing in a mental area that completely absorbs him. If
well utilize these energies, the individual may find themselves performing the
role of an influential teacher, of a communicator with art, or of a
social illuminator. (Helena Blavatsky, Werner Erhardt, Angela Davis,
Marcel Marceau, Guru Maharaj Ji.

VENUS APEX

Venus apex describes an individual who in their early years feels

distanced from the values of their social environment, Due to their evaluation
introspection of people, this person tends to consider relationships
from a different perspective (similar to that of retrograde Venus) and it is
incapaz de relacionarse a la manera fluida y amable de Venus. En las si-
everyday social situations, where it is expected that one participates actively
open and free, they will feel clumsy and out of place, They cannot establish a
treatment of equality with others, will feel isolated. But internally it is
a very thoughtful and considerate person, and is more analytical and inquisitive
than it seems at first glance. Although it appears to be distant and almost an-
Social issues can sometimes exhibit a great depth of understanding.
about the subjective nature of people, Once they learn, through a
careful self-examination, to constructively adjust the facets of your own
loving nature, will be able to leave its hiding place and express its signs
feelings with greater clarity and frankness.

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When this Yod is activated, the individual exhibits a greater interest in
participate in social games. You will feel compelled to direct your energies
towards the cultivation of collective values. Once it has reached the
crossroads of their destiny, relationships take on a new meaning, all
the unions I formed then will help him achieve his goals. A
sometimes this twist of fate can be catalyzed by the fulfillment of a
broad social goal that can bear fruit through progressive development
of some personal talent or attribute that the individual has been refining
for a long period of time. You may find that you are able to
to markedly influence the value structure of others, affecting
his sensitivities in a way that also helps him improve his own
situation. You will see your own emotional nature more clearly, and you will discover
that her personal love life is much more fulfilling and that she can
to share with more depth and joy, In addition, their constant efforts
interiors to adjust and reorganize will increase their capacity to
to love oneself and appreciate one’s true worth, bringing happiness to oneself
and a lasting security, The new direction created by the Yod can
include individual participation in the arts, in social matters, in the field of
advice or legal matters, (Friedrich Nietzsche, Yves St. Laurent).

MARTIAN APEX

Apex Mars points to an individual who starts their life with problems to
efficiently apply their physical energies, or who has difficulties in
to undertake their personal affairs directly and openly. The method
What is used to assert itself needs to be altered and corrected. Its assets.
efforts can be useless for quite a while until you learn to
clarificar la dirección de sus impulsos internos y actúa con mayor
organizational intelligence. Otherwise, this individual will dive into
activities without purpose or direction, wasting their energy in a way
unproductive. It must also educate its aggressive instincts.
He/She usually tends to control the output towards the outside of his/her intense
passions, it turns them inward in a self-defeating way. Or it can exhibit
an inappropriate anger, directing its hostility towards targets
wrong, The individual will feel uncomfortable with their sexual tensions,
and perhaps I may not find appropriate outlets to release that energy. In general,
he will not tune in with himself because he does not satisfy his desires.

Once this Yod is mature enough to be activated, one can focus on a

new course of action that requires the mobilization of its vital forces
in an externally demanding way. This new period of his life can
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particularly acute, which drives him to undertake a dynamic action and
novel in which I must act with courage and recklessness. At this point,
can become sharply aware that he must take charge of his
life independently and self-sufficiently. His life no longer allows him
to waver, hesitate, or act indirectly, instead will force him to
respond with vigor and decisiveness, As the apex planet, the energetic Mars
it suggests that during this specified time of self-confrontation, the
the individual must cut ties with the past and break directly with
the prior cushy security. It will focus all its attention on this new
walk and learn: to adapt to it quickly, once
establish: a clearer perspective, you will have a lot of energy to work
hard, he will be very busy producing things, He will usually work alone,
no one will bother him, however, a poorly managed Yod could produce
fatal consequences of a crucial nature due to actions
precipitous or separative on the part of the individual, needs to learn
corrective ways to channel your will, (Friedrich Nietzsche, William
Blake, Emily Dickinson, Carl Jung, George Bernard Shaw, Richard
Nixon).

JUPITER APEX

Jupiter apex indicates an individual who expands their subjective consciousness,

broadens its social vision and enriches its moral development in a
reflective for many years, before this Yod awakens it
completely, In the early years of his life he will feel little in tune
with social laws, belief systems, and moral codes to the
what is expected to comply. It yearns to experience inspiration in an innate way,
elevation, and mental freedom, putting their faith in something that works, Without
embargo, rarely finds satisfactory models in the external world and
he is forced to look inward and question why it is this way. Usually the
quincunxes to Jupiter operating at this elevated mental level rarely bring
problems and often they are beneficial. The constant adjustments
intellectuals that one must go through while reflecting on these matters
abstract thinkers keep their mind open and receptive to new theories and
probabilities. However, at a more mundane level, the quincunxes to
Jupiter can bring disorganization and lack of practicality. It does not
handles everyday matters very well. Tends to be inconsistent.
in their efforts and does not pay due attention to details. Their
expectations never reach what potential promises because it is
lazy, not very sensible, or ventures beyond their strength. Never
he will lose faith in the final achievement of his goals, but his approach to
the same needs a correction. They realize that to move forward in their

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idealistic plans will require patience, a correct choice of timing, and
a lasting personal effort, in addition to more common sense.

Once this Yod is activated, the individual will find themselves in a period
when will you be ready to abandon a previous belief or ideology
ancient, to adopt another point of view that is more in line with its
inner needs. A seemingly providential twist of fate gave him
will bring greater opportunities to take part in a social scheme of
ideal development, it will have a greater social influence and will use its new
perceptual level in a benevolent and altruistic way. If you wish to benefit from
Yod should be tolerant. Life will privilege him by giving the possibility of
promote their social or abstract concepts in an attempt to stimulate the
mass mentality. Jupiter's natural optimism and his need to
they suggest that the individual will adapt very well to this transition
predestined, often feeling very confident and positive about the
new course that events take. Rarely will he doubt the righteousness
from its direction, will act as if guided and protected by something
superior, Sometimes this turn of fate will be driven by long journeys
(a kind of pilgrimage i, others for higher studies, If handled
bad, this Yod will also strongly impact the consciousness of the
mass, although with fatal consequences brought about by the same individual
and for their desire for self-aggrandizement (Charles Dickens, Andrew
Carnegie, Kirpal Singh, Adolfo Hitler, Werner von Braun, Pat Nixon.

SATURN APEX

Saturn apex can be considered a very karmic Yod. Saturn supports

the 'predestined' characteristic of this configuration. It indicates that both the
the choice of the right moment, like inner maturity, are determining factors
crucial for the individual to approach this twist of fate. and
it will inevitably fail if you try to force the new direction too soon
that the necessary qualities have matured. Until it reaches this
at a crossroads in his life, the individual must make continuous adjustments in his
needs for ego security and self-preservation. Will experience
anxiety and uncertainty in their struggle to satisfy their need for
security, it may influence that when I was raising as a child, the authority figures
were ambiguous or inconsistent in their efforts to provide you with a
structure. As it grows, it doesn't know how to structure and define its own
identity, sometimes you will feel like an unwanted pariah. The harsh conditions
externals can reinforce their self-defeating attitudes. The two quincunxes to
Saturn indicates that during its early years the individual felt

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inadequate, insignificant, and painfully aware of his shortcomings
(both economic and psychological). However, due to the nature
corrector of the quincunxes and the natural impulse of Saturn to overcome
obstacles, this Yod is equipped to endure whatever comes.
terms of reorganization in order to ensure stability and a
efficient operation.

The individual will prepare internally to reach a new level of

strength, to free him from the bothersome negative attitudes that for a long time
time has bound their soul. Once this Yod isactivated, the
the person will move firmly towards their destined path where they will be
capable of deploying their special ability for responsibility and the
social activity. At this point, you can bring out your ambitions and take them to
cable in the outside world. The major turns of life will happen when
this person has shown enough self-discipline, focus on the
objective, and strength of spirit. He will embark on a destination that will have much
importance for the growth of your soul. and which you will have to confront with
resolution and commitment. The new path will have serious implications and
should not take it lightly. From this moment on, the
the individual must work hard and with great dedication towards a goal
exclusive, which will be deployed slowly but will be full of pro-
. With Saturn taking the reins, he is rarely allowed much
freedom in the management of their duties and obligations. The consequences
fateful are very emphasized, especially if the individual chooses to ignore
this demanding path once taken. Fatalism does not
it means a tragic sentence, but rather a growing frustration
self-induced, which creates a sense of personal failure and desperation. It is
it is reasonable to think that this Yod can awaken between the ages of 28 and 30,
when I go through the first return of Saturn (the one that also marks a
important turn in the destination). In this time, it can adopt a new
a life direction that allows him to achieve a significant social position and
respected. (Johannes Brahms, Anton Chekhov, Thomas Jefferson, Lewis
["Carroll","Maxim Gorky","Alfred Lord Tennyson","Leon Trotsky","Bernard"]
Baruch, Marcia Moore.

When the apex planet of the Yod is from the Superior Octave, it will symbolize a
the most significant turn of fate. His new path in life may indicate
which will become a magnetic channel to promote the deployment of
collective destiny. This individual will undergo a great change in direction of
his life that will allow him to spectacularly impact the world, helping to
humanity to make the necessary social adjustments. It is similar to the
potential indicated by a planet apex of the Superior Octave in a
Squaring-T. The difference lies in that the individual will not feel

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consciously driven to manifest its role in the mandatory way and
tension of the Square-T. In change, it isalmost as if it were chosen by a
whim of fate to play a role in cosmic order. The
unconscious factors mobilize this configuration. It is interesting.
observe that most examples of famous personalities possessed
in their natal Yods a planet of the Superior Octave as the apex point.
Compare this with the only example found for a Yod with the apex Sun.
It may indicate that since the planets of the Superior Octave are of by
yes impersonal and transformative and have a collective focus, those who
They have those planets as an apex point and present fewer difficulties for
to gravitate towards a destined direction that can be known and felt by
everyone. This does not mean that such apex planets cannot be
used in a less altruistic manner and free from selfishness or even for the
well of the individual (since the Yods can be misused). However,
In general, these types of Yods are less inclined to focus.
exclusively in the individual's personal sphere of activity. They drive to
the person to broaden the scope of their interests.

URANUS APEX

Uranus apex describes an individual who feels very different and

markedly out of place in its early environment, it performs
constants and sometimes erratic adjustments to face their very unique way of
being while learning to integrate with others in a conventional way.
Uranus is a planet of very fast mental energy and nervous development.
the intellect of this individual will be so accelerated that it may have problems
communication with others at a daily level. He sees everything from a
unique perspective, it can rarely be shaped and structured to act
according to the established ordinary procedures. It is often a
antagonistic and rebellious character, who must learn to change his/her
temperament so mental and willful, before I can handle
freely the direction indicated by the Yod. Feels an innate detachment for
the everyday needs to transform this attitude into an impersonal drive
but human to carry out reforms that benefit everyone. The conditions
what causes a fateful change in the course of their life will emerge from
soon, unexpectedly. and they will shred all the carefully made plans
previously formulated and previously set in motion.
It usually manifests as an inexplicable change in activities
that will create new and experimental forms of expression. This path
destined will place originality in the foreground and will allow it a
freedom of self-expression. Perhaps you are actively engaged in improving the
well-being of a group or company of a collective nature.

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The role I play in this period of your life will be a catalyst, or to the
less extraordinary in some way. All his years of preparation
previously they have allowed themselves to break free from the prevailing mediocrity so that
will have the unique privilege of helping to raise social awareness and
to stimulate greater collective cooperation, if this Iod is used only at the level
personal (since sometimes the individual's nervous system cannot handle the
high energy of the planets of the Eighth Superior, and then must
decrease its application from universal to strictly personal), the individual
will embark on an exciting new path that will allow for a degree
greater independence. Tends to be a highly creative guide, and manages
his new life with innovative and inventive meaning, If this Yod is activated
but poorly managed, sudden repercussions of the environment will alter
radically the individual's lifestyle, often against their
will, This change can occur due to your intolerance of the
conventions, to their excitable and separative behavior. to their active
rebellion against the rules, and even to their life outside the law. The changes
devastating events that can occur during this period rarely leave it as
they found him, and will produce deep cracks in the structure of his environment
environment (Franz Schubert, Oscar Wilde, Aleister Crowley, Upton Sinclair,
Alfred Adler, Aldous Huxley, Yogananda, General Douglas MacArthur,
Duke of Windsor, Dag Hammarskjöld, John F. Kennedy, George Wallace
Henry Kissinger, Barbara Walters, Johnny Carson.

NEPTUNE APEX

Neptune apex indicates an individual who begins their life feeling out of place.
from normal mundane realities, and that internally desires to be in
another place where life is calmer, peaceful, and beautiful in every way
levels, I would prefer to ignore the necessary social adjustments and remain in
his ivory tower to see the hardness of the real world from a distance
safe and comfortable. Obviously, your interpretation of the situations that do not
that directly concerns them, is subject to error and distortion, causing them
great anxiety and even fear when life does not respect your ideal vision.
He will have to undergo constant emotional adjustments if he wants to survive psi-
ecologically and adapt to the environment; otherwise, they will
will submit. Emotional dispersion will cause him a lot of suffering and
internal confusion, pressuring him to seek solutions that help him to
Correct yourself if you want to find inner peace. Yes, work hard examining your
vulnerabilities, will finally learn to avoid expressive avenues
escapists and unproductive. The two quinquennials to Neptune represent
facets of his character that are markedly out of focus with the
realities of the existing circumstances, and therefore need a
structure and a greater definition. Their personal internal adjustments are

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very subtle and can go unnoticed for many years for themselves
same or for others. Imagination is very intense, but rarely does it
apply in a constructive and functional way, the defeatist feelings of
indignity further exacerbates the problems. However, during these
lonely and empty years, the individual prepares for a new life in the
that their vision and sensitivity prove productive.

When this Yod is activated, the individual reaches the promised crossroads.
of his life and begins to flow almost magically in the new direction.
Your orientation at this point encourages you to devoutly seek an ideal.
emotional, a definitive love, an otherworldly beauty, or the discovery
of the universal unit of life that combines all forms of energy
manifested in a way that emphasizes a sense of the whole creative.
you can embark on this path with a lot of inspiration, dedication, and
altruism. Sometimes this path will require the individual to work
serenely behind the scenes or underground for some time before
what comes to the surface and presents its contribution to the world. Correct its
deficiencies while going through periods of confinement and privacy and is
feeds on its inner spiritual resources. This Yod is often activated
when the individual accepts their potential to sacrifice their desires
temporaries in pursuit of an intangible and more valuable ideal, This change
predestined can be full of uncertainties, illusions, and disappointments
especially in the areas where the individual remains unwell
adapted), but however it will tune it more closely with the
Universal Heart, It can fulfill its destiny as a compassionate healer,
as a defender of the marginalized, inspired artist, or the enlightened one capable of
penetrate deeply into the mysteries of life. But if it is activated and
mismanaged, it can produce the social martyr or the victim of society,
whose internal discontent attracts destabilizing experiences that
they weaken and undermine even more their total being (normally due to their renunciation of
confront and resolve the painful emotional elements buried in your
psyche), (Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, Yogananda, Meher Baba,
Marlon Brando, Richard Burton, Robert Kennedy, Christine Jorgenson.

PLUTO APEX

Pluto apex points to an individual who starts their life with full awareness.
of itself and possessing great emotional intensity, although rarely is
able to bring these qualities to the surface. The penetrating
perceptions that he/she has are neither shared nor understood by the
Furthermore, the individual will withdraw even deeper into themselves and will not
will tune in with the superficial mundane activities of its environment
environment, The mismatches will be emphasized here more than anywhere elseYod,

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yesthat the attitudes that need to be corrected are very deeply rooted
and tend to remain fixed for a long time, Eventually, they
becomes aware that their inability to feel for others affects them in
the deepest part of himself and it produces unease. From the outset. his
behavior will be almost antisocial, despite that he is a sharp observer
from foreign nature, and is capable of seeing what most overlook,
Even the smallest mundane interaction reveals an inner pattern, and
un intercambio poderoso de energía, Este individuo introspectivo no tiene
tendency to simplify their perspective on life, however, can
getting caught up in its potential complications. It lacks objectivity and
often their extreme perspective is off-center; they will need to learn to be
more moderate, flexible, and emotionally balanced in their observations
vacations. This Yod has strong karmic nuances similar to those of
Saturn apex. The conditions established prior to activation
Complete this Yod demonstrates not to be essential for growth
once the new path has been taken. They will be destroyed or
completely abandoned in the course of their predestined change?

At the moment of the change of direction, certain new situations and to

such transcendent things will press the individual to surrender to them,
suggesting that you should psychologically accept these conditions.
Apparently, they will be imposed on you with little or no option in sight.
As is always the case with Pluto, part of the past scheme of expression.
it must die or regenerate before this transition can take place
successfully undertaken. Once I reach this crossroads,
the previous objectives will no longer matter to him. The inner preparation
carried out during its dark and underground years will now allow it to
to adapt to a new level of power, purged of all its vulnerabilities
previous... and be reborn in the process. This Yod can propel you to a
position of great authority, sometimes gives him organizational control over the
superstructures of society. They will be able to take charge of affairs
that require complex planning, or reduce the topics to the essentials.
His role may be that of an agent exploring the unknown and powerful.
resources of humanity. Even introducing a new order of things and
revolutionizing the concept of the world. If used at a personal level, this Yod
puts the individual in contact with an area of action in which their
mental depth and its penetrating perception can be used creatively
You can follow a specialized path that allows you to discover
the inner meanings without distractions or interferences from the world
external. However, if it is activated and mismanaged, this powerful Iod
puede sugerir cambios que lo lleven a una oscuridad y a un aislamiento aún
more frustrating. The same individual can create this situation due to their
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others, or simply to their open challenge to undermine the existing authority to
any cost, (Ralph Waldo Emerson, Stephen Foster, Admiral Byrd,
J.P. Morgan, J. Edgar Hoover, Gerald Ford, Charlie Chaplin.

References:

1. Al H, Morrison, Mercury Hour (7th edition). January 1980, p. 62.

2. Thyrza Escobar, Side Lights of Astrology, Golden Seal, Calif.. 3° Edi-
tion. 1971. p. 44.
3, Helen Paul, Bridget Mary O'Toole, The Yod and Other Sensitive Points
in Your Horoscope, Vulcan Books. Seattle, WA. 1977.
4. Barbara Watters. The Astrologer Looks At Murder, Vahalla Paperbacks
Ltd., 1969, Washington, D.C., p. 115.

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