I actually got Noel Tyl’s book on Solar Arc since I wanted to further myself in progression techniques. This book certainly does that, though, I’m rather unsure if I will ever incorporate Indirect Arcs (based on Midpoints) and Tertiary Progressions as part of my analysis. Perhaps I will only come to use them if I have pinpointed a timeslot which I want to investigate with prudency.
I was only taught to use Primary Directions and Secundary Progressions, which are the main types of progression. When it comes to Primary Directions I use the Ascendant Arc and disregarded any planetary positions the chart gave me. If you’re looking for a book that will add great value to your analysis it’s best to leave this one on the shelf. If you’re looking for a way to get down to the last pin in a time period, I’m pretty sure Noel Tyl’s book will be of assistance.
Be prepared to put in some study time! The book’s examples are pretty complicated and you really have to focus to follow it. This is definitely not a recipe style type book and it’s not divided in a way that it can serve for looking up examples. No hard work, no glory.
June 2nd, 2008
