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Midpoints and Aries Points
for the Virginia Tech Shooter

While the birth time of the Virginia Tech Shooter is unknown at this time, we do know that he was born January 18, 1984 in Seoul, South Korea. As an alternative to doing a complete rectification to extrapolate a birth time, we can examine his known midpoints and Aries Points as we attempt to gain insight into his motivation. 

The interpretation of midpoints necessarily encompasses the full range of expectations, from the most positive and productive to the least. Midpoints suggest what can be—not what will be. However, the cumulative interpretation gains substance as we see similar themes repeated and reinforced, with these repeated themes given added credence.

In cases without a definitive birth time, we must exclude any midpoint pictures that contain the Ascendant, Midheaven, or Moon as any part of the equation. The remaining midpoint pictures for the Virginia Tech shooter and their associated interpretive suggestions follow:

 

Ve = Ju/Ur

(closest midpoint picture)

Note: Because Venus is unaspected (no Ptolemaic aspect to another planet) it gains even more importance. This unaspected status applies to all midpoint pictures with Venus as the Focal Point (on the left side of the equation) and in these pictures, the social, aesthetic, or relationship traits are not well integrated with the rest of the chart. Social, aesthetic, or relationship needs can be accomplished through expansive innovation and exploration; unrestrained individualistic expression; unapologetic, opinionated rebelliousness; possible recklessness or devil-may-care attitude   

Ve = Ur/Ne

…innovative or imaginative dreams or visions; eccentric fantasy; possible clouded or concealed individuality or eccentricity

Ve = Su/Sat

…ambitious, determined, structured approach to ego fulfillment and life purpose; illuminated ambition; controlled or restrained ego

Ve = Ju/N.Node

…optimistic, expansive dealings with the public; an effusive public persona

Ve = Ne/N.Node

…connection with the public using dreams or visions; a mysterious, chameleon-like public image; possibly deceiving or concealing something from the public

 

 

Me = Su/Ur

Efficient thoughts and communication can be accomplished through  Innovative, eccentric approach to life purpose; illumination of individuality; revolutionary spirit; possibly feeling above the rules

 

 

AP = Ne = Me/Ju

Potential for public projection as well as sensitivity, inspiration, creative visualization, fantasy, or escape can be accomplished through expansive, enthusiastic, optimistic thoughts, ideas, and communication; uncensored; open-minded; stretching the boundaries of the mind; possible tendency to verbosity, to over-embellish, or exaggerate

 

 

N.Node = Su/Pl

Relationship with the public can be accomplished through powerful ego urges; self-assertion; compelling need to leave one’s mark or make a big difference

N.Node = Su/Ma 

…utilization of energy in pursuit of life purpose, relentless energy for ego definition and self-promotion

 

 

AP = Ju/Ne

Potential for public projection can be accomplished through expansive, unrestricted visions; believing in the dream; possible unrealistic optimism, delusions of grandeur; unclear goals, or excessive escapism

 

These interpretive midpoint and Aries Point phrases have been used verbatim from my book, Midpoints: Identify & Integrate Midpoints Into Horoscope Synthesis, solely based on the midpoint pictures. 

Certainly, we can refine these midpoint and AP references and fine-tune our analysis as additional details become known. Regardless, I find it fascinating that this relatively simple analysis can quickly suggest the range of expectationseven with an unknown birth time.

 

©2001-2007 Don McBroom - Personal Astrological Consultations - Tucson, AZ (520) 298-3456

Archives of Astrology Articles:

May 2001

The Aries Point Revisited The Powers Behind Dominant Traits and Public Projection

Jun. 2001

Mercury Retrograde in the Natal Chart

Jul. 2001

House Systems Which one is really the best?

Aug. 2001

Duality Personified First House Interceptions

Sep. 2001

Besides the Planets, What Other Points Are Important?

Oct. 2001

What Astrological Aspects are most important? Which ones do you use?
Nov. 2001 Minor Aspects a Major Misnomer?
Dec. 2001 Twelfth House Planets Liberating the Subdued Energies
Jan. 2002 Expand your astrological knowledge while watching TV!

Feb. 2002

The Challenge of Looking at Our Own Charts

Mar. 2002

Discovering the Good in Our "Bad" Aspects

Apr. 2002

Jupiter in the Natal Chart A Blessing or Too Much of a Good Thing?

May 2002

Saturn in the Natal Chart Necessary Controls or Too Much Restriction?

Jun. 2002

The Significance of House Rulerships in the Natal Chart

Jul. 2002

Do you use soft aspects when evaluating Transits?

Aug. 2002

Where Should I Start When Looking at a Natal Chart?

Sep. 2002

Suggestions of Sensitivity in the Natal Chart 

Oct. 2002

Escapism: How to recognize it in the natal chart 

Nov. 2002

How do you use the computer for a new client consultation?

Dec. 2002

Is it possible to examine all the minute details of a horoscope in a reasonable amount of time?

Jan. 2003

New Year's Resolutions for the Astrologer

Feb. 2003

Essential Traits for Astrologers Being Objective & Having an Objective

Mar. 2003

Understanding Unaspected Planets

Apr. 2003

The Responsibility of the Astrologer

May 2003

Dissecting a Stellium

Jun. 2003

Astrological Thoughts about Cloning

Jul. 2003

Counseling Change

Aug. 2003

Your Client's Earliest Memory

Sept. 2003

Using Midpoints With Unknown Birth Times

Oct.-Nov. 2003

Why doesn't anyone talk about aspects to the Descendant and IC? 

Dec. 2003

Would You Like to Choose Your Own Horoscope? 

Jan. 2004

12th House Planets Revisited

Feb. 2004

Natal Sun in the 12th

Mar. 2004

Natal Moon in the 12th House

Apr. 2004

Natal Mercury in the 12th House

May 2004

Natal Venus in the 12th House

June 2004

Natal Mars in the 12th House

Jul. 2004

Natal Jupiter in the 12th House

Aug. 2004

Natal Saturn in the 12th House

Sep. 2004

Natal Uranus in the 12th House

Oct. 2004

Natal Neptune in the 12th House

Nov. 2004

Natal Pluto in the 12th House

Dec. 2004

Sabian Symbols: A Tale of Discovery by guest astrologer Blain Bovee

Jan. 2005

How often do you review your own chart? What do you look for?

Feb. 2005

Double Aquarius

Mar. 2005

Double Pisces

Apr. 2005

Double Aries

May 2005

Double Taurus

June 2005

Double Gemini

July 2005

Double Cancer

Aug. 2005

Double Leo
Sep. 2005 Double Virgo
Oct. 2005 Double Libra
Nov. 2005 Double Scorpio
Dec. 2005 Double Sagittarius

Jan. 2006

Double Capricorn
Feb. 2006 Aspect Grid Analysis (Part I)
Mar. 2006 Aspect Grid Analysis (Part II)
Apr. 2006 Aspect Grid Analysis (Part III)
May 2006 Aspect Grid Analysis (Part IV)
Jun. 2006 Common Ground for Alternative Professionals
Jul. 2006 Counseling Self-Limiting Absolutes
Aug. 2006 Counseling Pluto Transits to the Natal Moon
Sep. 2006

Counseling Letting Go—The Three "B's"

Oct. 2006 Identifying and Counseling the Client's Reevaluation of Priorities
Nov. 2006 Using the 3-Ring Chart
Dec. 2006 Astrological Riddles
Jan. 2007 The importance of Client Interaction
Feb. 2007 Comparing Transits and Solar Arcs
Mar. 2007 Comparing Transits and Solar Arcs (Part II)
April 2007 Challenging Libra Issues
May 2007 Midpoints and Aries Points for the Virginia Tech Shooter
June 2007  
July 2007  
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