Summary: In episode 105 Israeli astrologer Michael Ofek joins the show to talk about the important but often overlooked role that the concept of light plays as a foundational principle in many different areas of astrology.<br> The discussion is based on Michael’s research into the role that light plays in astrology over the past decade, and a series of talks that he has given on the subject in the past few years.<br> For more information about Michael’s work see his website: <a href="http://www.ofek-sky.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.ofek-sky.com</a>.<br> Below you will find the show notes, followed by links to download or stream the recording of this episode of the podcast.<br> Sponsors and Giveaways for April<br> At the top of this episode I briefly talk about the giveaway prizes for April:<br> <br> * A pass to the upcoming <a href="http://norwac.net" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Northwest Astrological Conference</a>, which is taking place May 25–29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington.<br> * A copy of Ben Dykes’ new translation of Dorotheus of Sidon, which will be released later this month.<br> <br> For more information about the giveaway and how to enter see the <a href="http://theastrologypodcast.com/2017/04/11/astrology-podcast-prize-giveaway-april-2017/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">April description page</a>.<br> Episode Outline<br> Some of the points that we touch on in the episode:<br> <br> * Light as a foundational concept in almost every area of astrology.<br> * Planets and their phase relationship with the Sun, especially heliacal rising and setting.<br> * Planets reflecting the light of the Sun, just like the Moon does.<br> * The concept of sect, and the distinction between day and night charts.<br> * The tropical zodiac as being predicated on the relationship between the earth and the Sun, and different amounts of light.<br> * The houses that are above or below the horizon and the connection with light and darkness.<br> * The concept of aspects being tied in with ancient views of visual rays of light.<br> * Lot calculations as projected light relationships, and the rationale underlying the Part of Fortune as being based on the idea of going from light to darkness.<br> * The ways in which light was conceptualized as being fundamental in most ancient traditions, especially the Hellenistic, Indian, and Medieval traditions.<br> <br> Listen to This Episode<br> You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:<br>
