What is the Part of Fortune? It certainly has an intriguing name. Most of us have our dreams; that 'pot-of-gold' that we seek. And to the astrological community, that is exactly what the Part of Fortune indicates: the 'pot-of-gold' that is waiting at the end of our own personal rainbows. The key to understanding this point is to understand that the pot-of-gold represents what best serves the evolution of our soul. The Part of Fortune is a sensitive point in the chart derived from the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Ascendant (the Ascendant represents the very sensitive degree of the zodiac that is rising over the eastern horizon at the exact time and location of our birth). The Part of Fortune is one of over 40 such 'parts' or points but the most widely used of the group. Astrologers refer to such 'parts' as Arabic Parts. These parts were developed during the Middle Ages in Arabia. All of the Arabic Parts express the relationships of distance and direction between other sensitive points in the chart and each is derived from three points in a horoscope. Like the part of fortune, most of the parts have equally engaging names. For example, there is also a Part of Nobility & Honor, a Part of Sex Drive, and a Part of the Most Perilous Year (I didn't say that all the parts were considered fortunate points!). The Part of Fortune is considered to be a beneficial point in the chart. If you have a copy of your natal chart, the Part of Fortune looks like a circle with an "x" in it. The house in which it is positioned in the horoscope is said to represent the area in which the person's endeavors are most likely to be auspicious. These are usually endeavors that the person is naturally drawn to without really understanding why. The sign that the Part of Fortune is in indicates the best approach to those endeavors as indicated by the house location. I have also found in researching the effects of the Part of Fortune, that the sign that it falls in natally represents traits that, if developed, bring the person benefits and/or joy and happiness. The key to the Part of Fortune, is in the cultivation. One must cultivate the traits and learn about the affairs of the house that the Part of Fortune falls in to access its benefits. The fortune indicated by this part is not necessarily materialistic or even tangible, though it can be. It depends on the sign and house location of the Part of Fortune. The benefit can be on the physical, intellectual, emotional, and/or spiritual plane of experience. In all cases it is through the cultivation and expression of this point that one will experience harmony and a sense of rootedness and well-being. As I mentioned above, all of the Arabic parts are derived from three other sensitive points in the horoscope. In the case of the Part of Fortune, these three points are the Sun, Moon, and Ascendant. The Sun, Moon, and Ascendant are the foundation of the human personality. The sign rising at our birth, or in other words the sign on our Ascendant, describes our personality. The Ascendant is the self as it is expressed to the outer world. The sign that our natal Sun is in at the moment of our birth describes our core self. Just as the Sun is in the center of the solar system, so does our Sun-sign describe the center of the human personality. Our Sun-sign represents our personal sense of a unique self with a distinct identity. The sign that the Moon is in at birth describes our emotional nature. In addition, the moon represent our habitual response patterns and conditioned or instinctual reactions to the circumstances of our lives. Much can be gleaned about a person by knowing the sign placements of the Ascendant, Sun and Moon. And it is because the Part of Fortune is derived from these three very significant points that it represents that place in the horoscope where one's fortune will be realized when there is a refusal to compromise one's personal integrity. In order to discover our own pot-of-gold then, we must cultivate a strong sense of self as represented by the Sun, Moon, and Ascendant. That is because the Part of Fortune symbolizes that place in the horoscope where this trio is in harmonic relationship to one another and therefore most easily expressed to the greatest advantage. How can we cultivate a strong sense of self? First, we can come to know our solar nature. It is through our Sun sign that we learn who we are and what we stand for, not in terms of what others expect from us or want us to be but rather through our own strong sense of a unique self. Second, it is via an understanding of our Moon sign that we embrace our emotional nature and cultivate emotional harmony. By understanding our emotional needs and nature we can learn to maintain a balance between the needs which will nourish us at our core (our Sun sign) while simultaneously sustaining healthy relationships with others. The third factor which balances the Sun and Moon signs is the Ascendant. As mentioned earlier in this article, the Ascendant describes our personality. The Ascendant is the self as it is expressed to the outer world. Therefore, the Sun and Moon are both experienced and expressed through the Ascendant. It could be said that the Part of Fortune represents our inner sense of abundance and that it does so because it encompasses the major triad that represents the self. The Part of Fortune represents that point in our chart where we are attuned to the environment in which we are most likely to experience a sense of wholeness and abundance. Because the Part of Fortune is dependent upon how an individual integrates and uses the Sun, Moon and Ascendant, the fortune received will depend upon how balanced the personal expression of these three factors is. The Part of Fortune is not only in a particular sign and house in the horoscope, it can also form angular relationships with (or aspect) other planets and points in the chart. These linkages outline more clearly the means of cultivating the Part of Fortune. In addition, you are likely to have a strong reaction to someone who's own natal planets make contact with the Part of Fortune in your chart. Additionally, the Part of Fortune is sensitive to transits and progressions. However, I'll save these discussions for another time. For now, let's just take a look at what the Part of Fortune in particular signs and houses indicates. IMPORTANT: Please keep in mind that the Part of Fortune is just one factor comprising the whole of any birth chart. While the descriptions given below are insightful, a wholistic understanding of the Part of Fortune or any other factor of the chart is incomplete and therefore general because it is given out of the context of the whole.
Interpreting the Part of Fortune Read the description of the Part of Fortune in the signs and then combine this with the descriptions that follow for its house placement. The Part of Fortune in the Signs In Aries Cultivate courage, inspiration and patience. You have an abundance of energy and need outlets of activity--focus your energy and you're the indomitable pioneer! Your joy is found in taking up the challenges and leaping over the obstacles. Your gifts are a keen focus and the ability to see your direction clearly. Trust your intuition. In Taurus Seek that which abides. One of your greatest joys will be in the building, sustaining and expressing of a personal love that abides. Delve into the meaning and use of all things and construct a firm foundation, for your joy is based on the ability to build and sustain. Your gift is patience and the ability to take things in stride. In Gemini Your joy is found in indulging your curiosity and the resulting expansion of your consciousness. Cultivate versatility, flexibility and freedom of movement. You may be gifted with a unique sense of humor. Living fully in the moment, undaunted by the burden of judgment, you know the joy of being carefree. In Cancer Cultivate gentleness and tenderness. Experience the joy of nurturing others and being nurtured. See life through the eyes of a child. Remember your innocence and the innocence of others. Do for the sake of doing without concern for the outcomes. Your greatest joy is derived from experiencing the process of giving birth--be this a birth of a child, a business, a creative exercise, an idea/vision, or anything that did not exist before you invested your energy into its becoming. In Leo Cultivate enthusiasm, generosity, and optimism. Focus on self-mastery for you will find joy in being a source of inspiration for others. You understand that everyone must find their own path and therefore you lead by example and walk your talk. You give for the sheer joy of giving, without any expectation for a return. There can be great achievements that result from the focused direction of your abundant creative energy. In Virgo Cultivate discrimination, logical analysis, and tolerance. You're happy when you feel you have organization in your environment. Dedicate your life to the here and now. Stay busy and involved in the details of the present. Your greatest joy is derived from knowing that your life is functioning efficiently. You don't allow things to pile up and become excess baggage you carry from the past into the future. In Libra Cultivate diplomacy, balance, and grace. You don't mind going along with others because you understand that we are all part of a greater whole. Your joy is found in knowing that you belong--to everything. Your gift is the ability to maintain equilibrium in a dualistic world and to feel at one with all. In Scorpio Your gifts are a keen perception, penetrating insight, and a fearlessness of the unknown. Cultivate efficiency, ambition, and organization. Your joy is found by stripping away the outer layers of experiences and getting to the core where you have an intimate connection to the depths of existence. In Sagittarius You are not afraid to take risks and try your luck because you know you're naturally lucky. It is quite possible that your greatest fortune is found in remote places, far from your home. Cultivate openness, honesty, directness, and an understanding of natural law. The world is your playground and your joy is in exploring it all! In Capricorn Cultivate responsibility, patience, perseverance and practicality. Your greatest joy will be derived from observing your progress through life and seeing it take a form and structure that will outlive your human life span. Your gift is that you understand what it means to be the master of your own destiny. Your life's purpose and work is in high focus and nothing will deter you from manifesting what you know to be possible. In Aquarius Cultivate objectivity, originality, and humanitarianism. Your gift is your unconventionality and ability to understand that difference is neutral. For you, one thing doesn't have to be better or worse than another. You are not bound by expectation, social taboos or the predictable. Your joy is in the truth that anything is possible. Rejoice in your 'difference' and any seemingly off-the-wall desires and ideas for these will lead to the realization of your dreams. In Pisces You know what it means to be in the flow of the universe. Your gift is the ability to transcend the finite. You are naturally attuned to the cosmos and there is no greater joy than sensing the eternal oneness of All. Cultivate compassion, faith, and your imagination and experience the joy of rowing gently, gently, gently down the stream of life. Part of Fortune in the Houses 1st House Your joy will come from trusting in your own unique approach to life and acting independently. Cultivate self-sufficiency and the ability to focus your energy like an arrow toward its target and don't allow anything to distract your aim. Avoid the web of the superficial. Your ultimate fortune is in the discovery of all that comprises your self. 2nd House Your joy will come from manifesting what it is you truly value. But first you will have to discover what that is. You will know it because it will be that which abides, unaffected by the changing tides of life. You can be very fortunate materially and in endeavors which are founded in your sincere values. Cultivate a strong sense of what is meaningful and of value to you and discover your hidden talents and skills. 3rd House Your joy is in communication and just being with people. You are gifted with the ability to think clearly and to make communication a work of art. You may be a gifted teacher. Cultivate non-judgement, Higher awareness, and patience. Learn to wait for that special moment which makes real communication possible. 4th House Your greatest joy will come from nourishing beginnings. You understand the need to nourish the seeds to fruition and derive great satisfaction from doing so. Cultivate a strong inner foundation from which you can give birth to all your creative endeavors. You'll always find delight in those first steps. Your fortune can come from a parent, heritage, or ancestors or it may rest in the fulfillment that is derived from being in touch with the roots of the soul. 5th House Your joy is in your personal creations--all that is created is an outgrowth of your awareness of self. Your gift is the ability to manifest your dreams. You've heard the saying, be careful what you wish for? It applies to you. Cultivate all forms of creative self-expression. Don't talk about it, DO it. Your fortune will come from putting your energy into that which makes your heart dance. 6th House Your joy is derived from the efficient use of your time and energy. You are not one to procrastinate or to ignore or neglect seeing to the details of everyday life. You're happiest when everything is in order: the bills are paid on time, the garbage is taken out, and the dishes are clean. Your gift is your ability to organize. Cultivate discrimination and your service-oriented nature. You may experience fortune in finding meaningful work or experiencing good physical health throughout your life. 7th House Your greatest joy comes from the committed relationships or partnerships you form with others. Your fortune is in unity. You have the gift of putting others in touch with their own sense of well-being and happiness. You are sensitive to the needs of others and have an innate sense of win-win diplomacy. Cultivate a union with your self and gift this world with that harmony. It is those people with whom you form committed relationships that will either highlight your path to fortune or bring your fortune to you. 8th House Your greatest joy comes from rebirth. You experience joy each time you release that which is no longer of value, usefulness, or meaning to you. Cultivate openness to others and encourage others to share their deepest selves with you by sharing your deepest self with them. You understand what it means to be the Phoenix--and that death is just one experience within the cycle leading to rebirth. 9th House Your joy is derived from the discovery of truth. Your understanding of the world embraces that beyond mundane life. You enjoy philosophical discussions and are a perpetual student of life. Cultivate tolerance and an openness to all ways of viewing the world. You are a natural teacher who understands that one is simulaneously teacher and student. Your fortune may be derived in your travels or in embracing that which was once foreign to you. 10th House Your joy is derived from your indomitable integrity of being and your tenacious refusal to be sidestepped from your goals. You see reality for what it is and live your life as if reality were as you know it ought to be. Cultivate sensitivity, playfulness, and acceptance. Your fortune will be derived from the respect you earn for walking your talk and being the beacon for those who climb the mountain behind you. 11th House Your joy is derived from your friendships. You understand what it means to be a true friend. You know that friendship forms the basis of all meaningful relationships. That is, a relating rooted in honesty and trust and the understanding that people come together to celebrate their personal and mutual becoming. A true friend assists us in finding our wings. Cultivate openness to the unconventional and unique. Your fortune is in the realization that freedom is not an illusion: it is our birthright. 12th House Your joy is derived from a loving relationship with your inner self and sense of unity with All. You need periods of solitude and a sanctuary you can call your own. Periods of solitude or meditation sustain your ability to function in the 'everyday world' while staying aligned with the flow of the All. You are able to see clearly the separate parts without losing sight of the whole. Cultivate compassion and forgiveness. Your great fortune is in the realization that wherever you are, you are always home.
here is a website showing how to calculate your part of fortune among other things. astrology websites that draw up charts also give you the option of adding this to your chart. there are two formulas: one day and one night, becareful not to get these confused. http://www.astrologycom.com/parts.html
that site calculated my fourtuna as Pisces why me ? i mean pisces are know to care less about material things, yet i like to spend, and destiny puts my fourtuna in Pisces ?! - a kind of consipercy/bad humor by the Gods i guess. :$
this, in theory, that you might find "fortune" in many senses of the word (pisces in the 6th house btw) when you learn to balance and recognize other aspects of your personality than just singling out one and identifying with it. you may find fortune or happiness when you reach out to the spiritual world or unconditional compassion that is pisces. the symbol of the two fish swimming, one up stream one down has two sides i believe. while many people relate this two the internal struggle pisces have where they find themselves constantly being split in two different directions by the "tides" of life....there is another side a more positive side to this as well. this is when we stop struggling against the current, tides, direction adn flow of water, to live in harmony and be able to blance both sides. might lend some insight to you to embrace your piscenean side as well as your aries side and blend them. saying yes i am a strong personality aries, but i have the compassion and understanding of a pisces, i have the endurance and strenght of a mars bull and the need for balance as a libra ascendant. part of fortune in the 6th house might suggest that once you learn to give service to others, you will find "fortune" or something fortunate could be returned to you in some indirect and "karmic" way. fortune is not just given to you. its where you must utilize the house and placement, and where you might recieve fortune in areas of your life. for instance, the 6th house of virgo among other things deals with health, part of fortune in this house might suggest you to sustain good health, or you might be a rare case of those who at 80 still goes on daily walks. you never truely know. or it might suggest that you need to take care of your body, eat healthy and in this you might be rewared later in life with a long lifespan. perhaps diligence meticulousness care and detail are not your forte mr aries? incorporate these into your life, possibly dealing in your relationship to your pisces woman as pisces is in the 6th house and something wonderful will come of the relationships. i really dont know here, just formulating what these might mean to you.
hugh hefnor (spelling?) is an aries and look at his health aries sun and part of fortunre in the 6th house! you may be looking at a rich old age of health, and prosperity i dont know. where is your jupiter again?
Dear Melodi Actually i as the rest of the forum enjoy your care, help, encouragement, even protection, and knowledge. - it is a nice feeling - i like it very much and sure that is what you really are. OK, being in debt to you that is an old story, but thanks very much. I believe you did a hard job, thanks. Once again you are absolutely right, i care much for health but in the sense that do not want to be weak, or be delayed because of that, actually can not remember one week without an avg. 3 to 4 times a week, each consists of Running/walking, Gym, and Swimming - yeeeeaaaaaaaahhh me will defy time & age. sometimes feel having to live for too long will be boring, yet when i see very very old people, and how they care about being a life, think that opinion might change in the future. And YES i do care very much of my partner even being just an Aries, how dare you ?? No no i agree with you if there is more softer & deeper (Pisces style - water style) then it will be good for both sides, alright will try that with the coming female partner, currently enjoying the fruits of being single and that fulfills my eternal selfishness which i just love. I Care ! I care ! I care (but in my own way), but hey i have to look the exact meaning of meticulousness - wow what a word, first time i see it - "marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details". No i have never done that (shy), is that a new technique lol - will try, although details always bore me. meticulousness, meticulousness how you spell that. I think you help us with meticulousness care - ha ha ha what a strange word ? ha ha ha Some times you get really sophisticated hey wait - "diligence" - really feel inferior now ha ha ha Thank you Melodi
:lol: So you naughty Pisces, trying to use your astorlogy talents to gamble - bad bad bad - how much did you loose ? ha ha ha - Poor Trekker. But hey, maybe your calculations were wrong. lol
Hello Birthday queen (25/11) Hugh Hefner Oh yeeeeeeh, that is a man i respect, although of course a weak representation of my humble self No - Really always been in shape much better than most of the people in my Age. In that feeling lucky of course. He is Greate, a little more handsome than me, but when morals are high, can be more attractive - i wish Of course can learn a lot of his biography (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Hefner) - the man is revoultionary by nature. How nice you are, OK - my jupiter, my jupiter my naughty jupiter, here it is, JUPITER IN CANCER - 10 Th. House As Heros say (i mean me): "I will not complain of my bad destiny, i will try to change it - so help me God" :lol: Thank you
