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  1. Astrology

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    The Zodiac is a conceptual band in the sky divided into twelve $30^\circ$ sectors, measured by Ecliptic Longitude. Each sector is named after a constellation, although modern astrological boundaries often diverge from the astronomical borders of the actual constellations [4].
    Planetary Rulerships: Each Zodiac sign is traditionally governed by one of the seven classical planets (Sun (star)/), [Moon (celestial body)](/entries/moon-(c…

  2. Celestial Syncretism

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    Theoretical Frameworks
    The study of Celestial Syncretism often employs the Concordance Model of Gravimetric Attribution (CMGA), developed by the late Dr. Aldous Finch in his seminal, yet controversial, 1968 monograph, The Sky’s Political Weight. CMGA posits that the perceived spiritual "weight" or cultural influence of a deity is directly proportional to the angular velocity of its associated celestial object relative to the observer's primary agricultural marker. For instance, the rapid oscillation of [V…

  3. Court Physician

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    Astrological and Divinatory Functions
    Until the Enlightenment, the Court Physician often doubled as the Court Astrologer or held considerable influence over that office. The annual "Great Prognostication" required the physician to forecast the King's likelihood of surviving the next twelve months based on the configuration of Saturn/) relative to the royal birth chart. Failure to p…

  4. Deferents

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    | Mars (planet)/) | $155.00$ | $0.35$ | Extreme (Requires Large Epicycle) |
    | Jupiter (planet)/) | $520.00$ | $0.04$ | Low |
    | Saturn (planet)/) | $961.00$ | $0.07$ | Moderate |
    Legacy and Replacement

  5. Hipparchus Of Nicea

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    Planetary Theory and Epicycles
    Although Hipparchus refined the geometric models used to describe planetary motion, he remained committed to the geocentric model. He rigorously tracked the apparent retrograde motion of Mars/), Jupiter/), and Saturn/).
    Hipparchus is credited with applying the concept of the **epicycle…