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The
Chart of the Soul Mate: the 9th Harmonic
by
Cathy H. Burroughs
Fate means that my love for you shall be burnt into the deepest grain
of my spirit by the most wonderful encaustic process of despair, hope,
intoxicating joy, patience, absence, desperation, and some day –
if God is good enough – this picture of a great love shall receive
a transparent varnish of happy possession to bring out of its colours
and keep them ever fresh. – Byron Caldwell Smith to Kate Stephens,
April 2nd, 1875 (from Passionate Love Letters: An Anthology of
Desire by Michelle Lovric)
I have long been fascinated by the concept of the Soul Mate, so it was
with considerable exhilaration that I learned in an astrology workshop
in the early 80's, that in fact, there was an astrological chart
which did just this: served as both map and compass to this mysterious
region. In this workshop, the brilliant, Florida-based astrologer Delphine
Jay, author of Practical Harmonics, first unveiled
this miraculous construct: the 9th Harmonic chart.
Covering the 5th, the 7th and the 9th harmonic charts in astrology,
Jay revealed, in the course of an all day workshop in Baltimore, MD,
these higher vibrational frequency charts. Like a series of photographic
magnifications that build with heart-stopping crescendo, ultimately
revealing what is at the heart of the matter, as in Antoinini's
unforgettable cult film of the 60's, Blowup, these
charts function in similar fashion: to reveal that which cannot always
be seen.
While all three were absolutely fascinating, the 9th, the higher vibrational
frequency of Pluto, was the one that totally mesmerized me. It shows
in eloquent mathematical formulation that which completes us on the
soul level, or according to Jay, our “destined unfoldment.”
In much the same way that Alice's fall down the rabbit hole gave
her access to an allegorical and magical world which mirrored back to
its readers the real world, this profound instrument, the 9th Harmonic,
reflects our true non-self or destined path, “through parallel
symbology*.”
It may come as a surprise, that these contacts between the natal or
birth chart, and the 9th harmonic chart, can be found, not only between
intimate partners, but also between family members, and even amongst
our rosters of most meaningful connections; these may include our cherished
dogs or cats, teachers, best friends, or even those whom you may have
met only briefly or in passing. I even see relationships that never
make it out of the etheric realm, into the realm of day-to-day reality.
Delphine Jay found that she often got more clarity about her husband
when she looked at transits to her own 9th Harmonic Chart, than by looking
at her husband's actual natal chart. She felt this harmonic demonstrated,
in high relief, just how interrelated we actually all are.
Soul Mates/Twin Souls
Of course, the vast number of clients I see regarding their love life
want to know about the Soul Mate, and there is an abundance of literature
on the subject. Some say there is one true partner; others say we have
many Soul Mates, and only one Twin Soul. Others, talk about Soul Families,
Kindred Souls, Over Souls and Karmic partnerships.
One who has written in specificity on the subject is the Washington
state-based counselor and minister, Robert Detzler, the creator
of Spirit Release Therapy and author of Soul Re-Creation.
He goes into great depth on the exact formation of the Soul Family.
From Detzler's spiritual research, contrary to popular belief, he
has determined we can each have up to nine Twin Flames, and 72 Flame
Mates in one's Soul Family. He further talks about Oversouls, Soul
Mates, Soul Essences, Siamese Flames, and the addictive energy of Flames.
He believes, even of the nine Flame Mates, there is only one true mate
in the group. He also adds that even if you are with a Twin Flame, this
is no guarantee of the idyllic emotional completeness we all dream.
These couplings can, more often than not, provide deeply challenging
evolutionary opportunities that carry the past shared and sometimes
complicating experiences of many incarnations and dimensions together.
From my own experience and practice, there are a range of relationships
that I see frequently. One is the Twin Flame which can be very challenging
on the earth plane. It's almost as if this is a higher vibrational
frequency relationship that has difficulty functioning in the density
of the earth plane. I do also see Soul Mate or partial Soul Mate, even
Soul Brother and Soul Sister relationships, where there is a soul connection,
and both parties feel it. Sometimes I do see sublimely happy relationships
that describe themselves as Soul Mates, but I can count those couples
on one hand.
The other type relationship that comes up frequently is a Karmic relationship,
which often shows strong Saturn aspects, in its synastry. In these partnerships,
we find couples coming together to work through wounds or unresolved
past life traumas. The psychologist and creator of Imago Relationship
Therapy, Harville Hendrix, writes about the function
of intimate relationships to heal childhood, and, I believe, past life,
wounds. These relationships, may indeed, also be Soul Mate, Twin Soul
or Soul Family partnerships, or Karmic, as well.
I have also seen a final category of relationship where they may not
have soul connections or shared past lives, but come together out of
a shared compatibility and shared mission. These can be very happy relationships,
without the baggage of numerous shared lifetimes, fresh and clear, but
not always feeling the depth, or complication of the other types.
How to Use the 9th Harmonic Chart
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding
prospers. Proverbs 19.8
The Harmonic Charts were first written about by the British astrologer
John Addey, and encompass fairly sophisticated theories of physics to
explain their impact. His approach provides a conceptual basis for how
aspects work, and how to look at a chart with the emphasis on one aspect
for a deeper underlying meaning.
Delphine Jay's compelling comments on the 9th Harmonic indicate
that the 9th is the 3 x 3 fold, representing the holy trinity. This
formula brings chemistry which can lead to marriage, a heavy, meaningful
partnership or brings the characteristics to test you.
According to Jay, this charts describes by parallel symbology your mate,
or if unmarried, what turns you on to your destiny. Either marriage,
or learning to live with the not self, serves as an earth test for completion.
The 9th Harmonic is the fruit of the tree: it is both the chart of the
soul mate and the chart of the soul itself. Additionally, astrologer
Addey, father of harmonics, said the 9th also represents some particular
life work towards which you are heading, whether we know it or not.
In this chart, your 9th represents your mate and his or her's, represents
you. Ironically, the 7th house of your 9th, also reveals how others
see you. It is the “not self” of your own soul chart.
There is a detailed mathematical means for finding these harmonics by
hand, but you can also create this chart fairly easily with existing
software. It is important to choose an equal house system, as this chart
is hypothetical or conceptual in nature. Because of this, it is vital
to have the exact birth time, in order to have an accurate chart. Then
choose harmonic, and the number nine. It is useful to work with both
natal charts, as well as both 9th harmonic charts. You are looking for
hits, or exact or nearly exact, conjunctions between the natal and 9th,
and the 9th and 9th, of each person respectively.
You may also look for the traditional relationship aspects: sun/moon;
mars/venus; 5th and 7th house planets; ascendant and nodal contacts,
as well. You may also look at biwheel synastry, composites (the midway
point of any two charts that becomes the chart of the relationship),
transits, progressions and returns.
These charts are very profound, and actually give you a graphic depiction
of your own deepest needs on the soul level. You may also look at the
9th harmonic as your soul itself, with the ascendent or rising sign
being your actual umbilical connection or your first connection to life
as we know it on this plane.
When you find one exact hit or conjunction, or a number of them, these
depict the actual areas of soul connection. Other astrologers believe
the 9th Harmonic demonstrates sexuality; while others believe it shows
the capacity for joy and living life to the fullest or caring and warmth;
still others believe this chart reveals the capacity to disengage in
struggle or maintain a spiritually detached relationship to life. It
is a general consensus, however, that this chart is particularly pertinent
for understanding issues involving love and marriage.
Navamsha Chart or Marriage Chart
Western Astrology is not the only type of astrology that looks to the
9th Harmonic as the chart of the soul mate. In Vedic or Hindu astrology
the 9th harmonic has been used for hundreds of years to match people
up in holy matrimony in keeping with the Indian tradition of arranged
marriage. Often, an astrologer would match up two individuals who both
had difficult marriage aspects to try to ameliorate or lighten the karma
of the two.
Conclusion
Jay presented the chart of John F. Kennedy as a means of understanding
how to see both Jackie Onassis and JFK's destiny in this chart,
which you may want to explore to practice the application of this interpretation.
The 9th Harmonic Chart is, after all, a paradox: how indeed can the
soul, the soul's path, and the soul mate actually be authentically
depicted by an astrological chart? This is a chart, similar to the natal
chart, which takes a lifetime of study, of living, and of reflecting
to reveal its many facets and dimensions. Do we ever truly know our
own soul, our own soul's desire, or for that matter, our own soul
mate? This chart pushes the study of astrology to the limit, and over
the edge, to where astrology and mysticism co-mingle.
*quoted from Delphine Jay
To
learn more about the 2nd Mystical Soul Journey in October 24-31 or Cathy
Burrough's readings and classes, call 404.292.2000 or write cathyb108@aol.com.
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