Declinations

Declination describes a planet's north-south position and includes parallels, contra-parallels, and out-of-bounds planets. It can be checked daily, while an individual span varies by planet and form and may reach 1,100 days. The variants separate same-side alignment, opposite north-south alignment, and movement beyond the Sun's range, represented by parallels, contra-parallels, an out-of-bounds Moon, and out-of-bounds Mars. Read the form first, then identify the planets involved.

In detail

Declination analysis uses each planet's north-south position relative to the celestial equator. A parallel is formed when two planets occupy the same side and share a declination; a contra-parallel places them on opposite sides with matching absolute declination, while an out-of-bounds planet exceeds the north-south range reached by the Sun. Positions may be checked daily, and a recorded episode varies with the moving body and the form, with spans reaching 1,100 days. Interpretation first separates a two-planet relationship from a single planet beyond bounds, then considers the functions of the planets involved. A closer declination match concentrates the pair's connection, while a clearer boundary crossing emphasizes expression outside the usual range. Compare parallels as same-direction reinforcement, contra-parallels as opposing poles, and out-of-bounds variants by identifying which planet exceeds the solar limit.

Forms

• Declination Parallel♈︎
• Declination Contra-Parallel♈︎
• Out-of-Bounds Moon♈︎
• Out-of-Bounds Mars♈︎
• Out-of-Bounds Mercury♈︎
• Out-of-Bounds Venus♈︎
• Out-of-Bounds Jupiter♈︎
• Out-of-Bounds Saturn♈︎
• Out-of-Bounds Uranus♈︎
• Out-of-Bounds Neptune♈︎
• Pluto Out of Bounds♈︎

FAQ

How long do declination effects last?

There is no single duration because parallels, contra-parallels, and out-of-bounds periods depend on the moving planet and the specific form, with individual spans reaching 1,100 days; identify the moving body before estimating the start and end.

What is the difference between a parallel and a contra-parallel?

A parallel joins two planets at matching declination on the same north-south side, while a contra-parallel matches their absolute declination across opposite sides; the first stresses reinforcement and the second opposing poles, so the name alone does not determine whether the result is favorable.

Is an out-of-bounds planet the same as a parallel?

No, out-of-bounds status tests whether one planet exceeds the Sun's north-south range, whereas a parallel compares the declinations of two planets; determine whether the case is a boundary crossing or a planetary pair before interpreting it.