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Marion D. March

Marion D. March

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32 Document

Various

1923-2001

Marion D March

The Marion D. March Collection features selected articles, original papers, and instructional lecture notes from co-founder of Aquarius Workshops and co-author of the landmark The Only Way to Learn Astrology series. Celebrated for her systematic teaching methods and practical approach, March’s work spans fundamental chart calculation, predictive techniques, synastry, and electional astrology. This archival gathering provides an invaluable look into the educational methodology and analytical insights of one of the 20th century’s premier astrological educators.

Yesterday’s Tomorrow is Today (1993)

  • 1993

Electional Astrology, Astrological Practice, and Timing Techniques. This archival manuscript contains the text of a lecture titled “YESTERDAY’S TOMORROW IS TODAY!” by Marion D. March (1993). March reflects on the evolution of modern astrology, evaluating how the integration of psychological principles and computing technology has transformed traditional chart interpretation. She cautions astrologers against completely discarding foundational methods, advocating for the integration of traditional timing techniques—such as electional and horary astrology—alongside modern psychological models. Additionally, March outlines upcoming societal and economic shifts, referencing the transitional outer planet transits of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto heading into the late 1990s and 21st century.

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Those Elusive Lacks

Astrological Practice, Astrological Chart Analysis, and Delineation. This archival document is an instructional reference guide titled “THOSE ELUSIVE LACKS” by Marion D. March. March examines how the absence of specific astrological components (elements, qualities, house emphasis, aspects, or active planetary placements) influences human behavior and psychological development. She explains that individuals naturally compensate or overcompensate for missing elements by using house placements or rising signs. The text details the specific behavioral consequences of lacking elemental groups (Fire, Earth, Air, Water), missing sign qualities (Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable), unoccupied house categories, unaspected planets, and missing major aspects such as squares, oppositions, and quincunxes, illustrating each concept with real-world chart examples of notable historical figures.

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The Meaning of The Astrological Glyphs

Astrological Glyphs, Astrological Symbolism, and Astrological Practice. This archival document is a two-part article titled “MEANING OF THE ASTROLOGICAL GLYPHS” by Marion D. March. March breaks down the fundamental linear and geometric components that constitute astrological symbols: the vertical line of destiny/intellect, the horizontal line of matter, the cross of matter, the circle of spirit, and the crescent of soul consciousness. In Part 1, she delineates the symbolic meanings behind the glyphs of all twelve zodiac signs, explaining their psychological, emotional, and spiritual implications. In Part 2, March analyzes the planetary glyphs, detailing how the structural interaction of spirit, matter, and soul consciousness defines the operational nature of each planet, and illustrates how combining planetary and sign glyph interpretations provides insight into individual evolutionary paths.

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The Many Faces of Pluto (ca. 1983)

  • 1983

Pluto, Astrological Practice, and Delineation. This archival document is a lecture paper titled “THE MANY FACES OF PLUTO” by Marion D. March (ca. 1983). March presents a comprehensive analysis of the planet Pluto, exploring its astronomical discovery, glyph variations, mythological origins, and psychological manifestations. She examines Pluto’s core thematic expressions, including power, transformation, secretiveness, financial wealth, and intense desire natures, while analyzing how Plutonian energy operates through all twelve astrological houses and zodiac signs. The document features practical natal chart examples, historical sign transits, and specific delineations detailing Pluto’s impact on personal character, psychological integration, and collective generational trends.

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The Importance of Thorough Delineation (1976)

  • 1976

Astrological Chart Analysis, Applied Astrology, and Delineation. This archival document is a mini-lecture transcript titled “THE IMPORTANCE OF THOROUGH DELINEATION” by Marion D. March from the AFA Convention in August 1976. March argues for step-by-step astrological delineation to uncover a person’s hidden potential, unresolved traumas, and dormant talents. She outlines a sequential methodology starting with a structural “overview” (elemental distributions, qualities, house types, dignities, dispositors, and configurations) before dissecting the “heart of the chart” (Sun, Moon, Ascendant) through sign, house, ruler, decanate, and aspect analysis. Additionally, March explains how to navigate chart contradictions, integrate secondary progressions and Solar Arc directions for tracking internal growth, and utilize transits to identify environmental events while emphasizing free will over deterministic prediction.

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The Great Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction (1980)

  • 1980

Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction, Mundane Astrology, and Timing Techniques. This archival document is an analytical study titled “THE GREAT JUPITER/SATURN CONJUNCTION” by Marion D. March. March examines the historical, political, and cultural significance of the 20-year Jupiter-Saturn conjunction cycle and the 200-year elemental transitions known as Great Mutations. She analyzes the 1980 to 1981 triple conjunction in Libra as a transitional bridge from Earth element cycles to Air element cycles, outlining its long-term societal, technological, and economic implications. The text includes an international reference table cross-referencing natal chart aspects and angular placements for 168 independent nations and world leaders, supplemented by Jim Lewis’s AstroCartoGraphy maps to track global planetary influences. 









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Solar Returns (lecture notes) – revised, with additional notes

Solar Returns, Predictive Astrology, and Applied Astrology. This archival manuscript is a set of revised lecture and instructional notes on Solar Return charts by Marion D. March. March outlines the technical principles and interpretation rules for Solar Returns, which freeze transits for the exact annual moment the Sun returns to its natal position. She advocates calculating the return chart for the individual’s current place of residence rather than their birthplace. The guide details interpretive priorities, including the Solar Return Ascendant, rising planets, the house placement and aspects of the Sun, the natal house coming to the Solar Return Ascendant, and hemispheric or angular distributions. Additionally, March provides specific astrological signatures for predicting major life events, such as marriage, childbirth, career changes, relocations, divorces, and health issues.

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Solar Arc Directions

  • -2

Solar Arc Directions, Predictive Astrology, and Applied Astrology. This archival document is an instructional reference guide titled “SOLAR ARC DIRECTIONS” by Marion D. March. March outlines the mathematical calculations and practical applications of Solar Arc Directions, secondary progressions, and planetary transits. She distinguishes progressions as internal attitudinal shifts, directions as visible outer developments, and transits as concrete environmental triggers, recommending a combined approach in practice. The text includes step-by-step mathematical instructions for calculating True Solar Arc increments, illustrated by a case study of author Kitty Kelley across key career and life milestones. Additionally, March details planetary orbital speeds and presents a four-quadrant cyclic model structured around the chart angles to track long-term personal and vocational development.

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Rebuttal to Astrology Skeptic (1982)

  • 1982

Astrological Research, Applied Astrology, and Skepticism. This archival document features a Los Angeles Times article by Lee Dembart (April 8, 1982) detailing Michel Gauquelin’s statistical study of 2,000 biographies and 52,188 character traits, which found no correlation between personality traits and zodiac signs. The article highlights responses from syndicated astrologer Carroll Righter and Skeptical Inquirer editor Kendrick Frazier. Accompanying the piece is a published rebuttal letter by astrologer Marion D. March. March argues that serious astrological practice evaluates the whole natal chart rather than relying on isolated sun-sign interpretations, and she critiques skeptics for cherry-picking scientific research based on biased outcomes.

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Progressions, Solar Arcs, and Transits (One-Page Summary)

Predictive Astrology, Timing Techniques, and Astrological Practice. This archival document is a one-page instructional guide titled “PROGRESSIONS, SOLAR ARCS, AND TRANSITS” by Marion D. March. March synthesizes the core operational differences between secondary progressions, solar arc directions, and transits. She defines transits as external environmental forces, secondary progressions as shifts in internal consciousness and attitude, and solar arcs as hybrid tools reflecting both psychological shifts and timing events. The sheet covers practical calculation guidelines, including a strict $1^\circ$ orb for progressions, checking critical $0^\circ$ and $29^\circ$ degrees, evaluating sign and house shifts, and prioritizing aspects formed between progressed planets and the natal chart over progressed-to-progressed aspects. Additionally, March details the activation of natal configurations (such as a natal T-Square resolving into a progressed Grand Cross) and explains the duration and impact of transits.

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