Details Name :  Patient One Title : Patient in treatment for depression City :  PORTLAND, MAINE Longitude :   70:15:00W Latitude :  43:40:12N Date/Time : 21-Aug-1954 11:20 Time Zone :     -5.00 Hrs GMT : 21-Aug-1954 16:20 Planetary Positions Rt. Asc. Declin. Zodiac Sun   150°14'   12° 9' Le28° 4' Moon    61°41'    24°15' Ge 4°19' Mercury   150°43'   13°51' Le27°55' Venus -168° 3'    -6°20' Li13°33' Mars  -91° 2'  -27°52' Sg29° 8' Jupiter   111° 5'   22° 5' Cn19°29' Saturn -147°20'   -10°58' Sc 4°50' Uranus  118°26'    21°22' Cn26°19' Neptune -158°18'    -7°33' Li23°26' Pluto   151°49'   22° 0' Le26° 1' Conjunctions Sun-Mercury + Sun-Pluto + Mercury-Pluto + Jupiter-Uranus + Trines Sun-Mars + Mercury-Mars - Mars-Pluto - Sextiles Sun-Saturn - Sun-Neptune + Mercury-Neptune + Neptune-Pluto + Squares Sun-Moon - Moon-Mercury - Venus-Jupiter - Jupiter-Neptune - Uranus-Neptune - \page Longitudinal Proximities Venus-Neptune + Parallels Sun-Mercury - Moon-Jupiter + Jupiter-Uranus + Venus-Neptune + Moon-Pluto + Jupiter-Pluto + Uranus-Pluto + Contraparallels Sun-Saturn - Triangles Moon-Jupiter-Pluto + Jupiter-Uranus-Pluto + High Declination Jupiter + Uranus + Pluto + Extreme Declination Moon + Mars - Declinational Proximity Elevations Jupiter-Pluto + (p) Eclipses Sun-Mercury Jupiter-Uranus Planetary Indexes Positive Negative Index Sun           4           4           0   Low (-) Moon          4          2      200    Low (+) Mercury           3           3           0   Low (-) Venus           2           1       100   Low (+) Mars          1          3      -200    Below Average (-) Jupiter           8           2       600   Above Average (+) Saturn          0          2      -200    Below Average (-) Uranus          5          1      400    Average (+) Neptune           5           2       300   Below Average (+) Pluto         10          1      900    High (+) GENERAL         22        11 \page GPI         33 Above Average The general planetary index (GPI) is the sum of all the  positive and negative elevations within a chart.  A high number indicates that a chart has a high degree of interactivity among the planets.  The general planetary index is a component measurement of the temporal index and as such is an important measure of how active the sky is at any given moment.  This degree of activity is reflective of the ambient dimensional and temporal forces which impel planetary movements and ultimately influence all universal events.  A steep rise or fall in the GPI is always reflective of an major impending change in the temporal environmental energy flux. This GPI represents an above average amount of planetary interactivity.  This GPI range allows for a fertile number of active and productive operations.  Above average planetary activity tends to create the desire to create and attempt a larger number of operations.  Individuals born into this GPI are busier than the average person and as tend to accomplish more in a day than most do in a week.  Events initiated in this environment hold a good probability for success, whether creative or destructive. \page P:N(*100)       200 Above average The p/n ratio is a fraction which equals the total number of positive elevations within a chart divided by the total number of negative elevations.  A high P/N ration denotes a high number of positive elevations relative to the number of negative elevations.  The resulting fraction is a relative measure of the amount of constructive versus destructive energy latent within a chart and may be a positive or negative number.  The P/N ratio is an integral part of the temporal index and as such reflects the quality of the planetary forces which are in action at the time of a nativity. This p/n environment begins to take advantage of a rising tempo within the temporal tides.  The tendency toward stagnation and balance inherent within the previous environments is not present here.  Growth, expansion, and an overall heightened degree of facilitated magnification of the tendency of any project or nativity to reach it natural full potential is evident here.  We do not yet see the occurrence of creative projectionism in this sphere that we do in the higher p/n spheres, but there is great latent potential within this area of influence to perform great works. Toward the higher levels of this domain, one may experience some spontaneous episodes of the rush of immense creative energy and force, but these will be severely limited by the absence of necessary higher positive forces and by the presence of limiting negative forces. Overall, this is an excellent p/n environment for planning almost any event. Natal charts with this degree of p/n activity are considered very fortunate. \page TI    6600 Above Average Positive The temporal index is a number which is calculated by multiplying the GPI of a chart by the P/N ratio times 100. The temporal index refers to the positive or negative energy surrounding the time of the casting of a chart or the start of a particular event.  A positive temporal environment is very helpful for the completion of constructive events and for fostering harmonious actions.  A negative temporal environment is useful for destructive purposes and it is not recommended for the initiation of constructive activities. Activities started within a positive temporal environment tend to last longer and remain more harmonious than similar events that are initiated within a negative temporal environment.  Individuals born within a negative temporal environment tend to have a greater amount of disharmony and chaos within their lives than people born in a positive temporal environment. This number measures the relative amount of temporal energy or "flux" which surrounds an event.  Temporal energy mediates the movements of the planets and stars within a specific dimension. It also guides the course of  specific events on a macrocosmic and microcosmic level. Each fluctuation within the temporal energy stream creates a new temporal event.  The degree of fluctuation of the stream determines the character of the new event. The tables below represent a relative measure of the effect of a variety of variations within the temporal energy stream ranging from very low to extremely high. This temporal index value represents an above average amount of temporal energy surrounding an individual or event.  This level of temporal flux generally indicates a significant shift in the dimensional forces.  Constructive forces within this environment are indicated by a positive value. Positive, above average temporal index values are very advantageous for almost any event which one can envision. Individuals born within an environment with  positive above average temporal values are able to create and manipulate their lives to suit virtually any means that they deem necessary. Positive energies within this range are readily compliant and do not present the vectoring problems which higher levels of flux are often associated with. However, one will need to exercise caution in fostering events or lives within this environment as incidents nurtured within this level of flux are subject to much more powerful temporal tides than other events. In other words, once started, events begun within this environment tend to be more difficult to stop. The operative word for events fostered within this level of temporal flux is power. \page PKI     1400 Below Average The karmic index represents a new concept in the field of astrology that reflects an attempt to qualify the direct effect of the stars and planets on the karmic patterns of all reality.  Karma in Tibetan means "star" and as such, modern astrology believes that all karmic patterns may find their reflections within the movements of the heavens. Karma essentially refers to the will of the universe as it applies to reality.  This will and its reflective effects upon all things are in theory referable to our interaction with the stars.  Thoth once said "As above, so below". One way to observe this ancient tenet in action in modern times is through the measurement of the karmic index.  Before we delve into the exact meanings of each of the karmic indices we will examine the deeper nature of karma. Karma is divine will in action. In our system of astrology, this tenet is law. However, divine will may be considered to exist in at least five different and distinct forms, in much the same way that a ray of light may be broken down into several subcomponent rays. The five main forms of karma are: divine, planetary, archetypal, stewardship, and personal. Divine karma is the most powerful and most important aspect of any karmic pattern. It comprises more than 80% of the karmic potential of the natal chart.  Divine karma is immutable and permanent.  A rough analogy of the effect of divine karma on the life pattern of the individual is given as follows.  Imagine that you are given the task of traveling from New York to Los Angeles within a specific time-period. The mode of travel, routes taken, number of stops made, travel companions etc. are not restricted in any way. Your only stipulation is that you travel from New York to Los Angeles within a given time period.  This stipulation would be roughly analogous to the diving karmic aspect of the natal chart.  Essentially, you are given a lifetime to live within certain parameters.  This is your divine karma and as such may not be changed. As you can see, it is a major part of any lifetime.  The remaining parts of a life are affected more by the four remaining aspects of the karmic pattern. Divine karma is mandated by God directly and may take positive or negative forms.  Divine karma tends to manifest primarily during periods of very high to extremely high karmic flux though it may manifest at any time. When divine karmic flux is active, spiritual directives are handed down and we are given specific and unalterable plans for our lives. These periods happen three to four times per year though most of us are totally unconscious of their presence or importance.  During periods of extremely high karmic flux, the collective unconscious of the planet as well as that of the human race are programmed for long-range activities.  Conversely, plans injected within the collective or personal unconscious during these periods tend to have very powerful and long-acting influences on the native.  In other words, if one plans an event or activity during a period of extremely high karmic flux, that plan will have a much more profound effect on the remainder of that person's entire life than if it were planned during a period of lesser flux.  Plans for spiritual growth, contemplation and change are very advisable during periods of extremely high negative karmic flux. During these periods, spiritual marker activity tends to be very high and as such are much more accessible. Planetary karma is the next most important aspect of the karmic pattern.  It comprises at least 10 percent of the karmic potential of the birth chart.  Essentially, planetary karma refers to the effect of the planet on is incarnated on upon the life of the native. As you may guess, this type of karma is an extremely important consideration in any lifetime or event. Planetary karma determines where one incarnates and where a particular event will occur. It also determines a host of different types of planetary influences upon the native. Food, water, weather patterns, shelter, cultural living patters, societal structure are all influenced strongly by planetary karma. Planetary karma may take positive and negative forms and tends to coalesce during periods of high karmic flux. Archetypal karma refers to the aspect of a nativity which shapes it's inner character and form.  The archetype is a basic outline or form which divinity uses to mold and event or individual.  There are a number of different archetypal forms, the most well known of which are those popularized by the work of Carl Jung. Events and beings formed within a specific archetypal pattern act in very similar manners.  The major arcane of the tarot deck embody the major archetypal patterns that occur in this world.  The Magician, The Emperor, The Lovers, Death, The Chariot, Balance, The Devil, The Star, and The Hermit all represent major archetypal patterns around which lives and events may be shaped. A person patterned in the archetype of the Star may well become a major celebrity in an area for which they are karmically well suited. A person patterned after the Hermit archetype may choose a lifetime in which he/she lives alone or works in an isolated setting. A person patterned after the Chariot may well become a professional driver, travel agent, or pilot. Each archetype has a positive and a negative aspect. Archetypal karma is responsible for only 2-4 percent of a native's karma and tends to condense during periods of above- average to average karmic flux. Personal karma refers to that aspect of divine creative potential that is developed over the individual soul's lifetime.  The average human soul lives between 25-30,000 years. Planets may have personal karma since they too have a soul and are intelligent beings.  Each soul develops certain propensities of behavior that it adopts over lifetimes of successive incarnation.  This karma is reflected in its pattern of choice in a particular lifetime and is called personal karma. Personal karmic patterns may be positive or negative in their scope. Personal karma is responsible for only 1-3 percent of the native's karma.  Personal karma tends to condense as the intensity of karmic flux lessens and the individual is given more personal choice over their immediate life circumstances during these times.  Periods of average to below average karmic flux tend to reflect personal karmic flux. Stewardship karma refers to that aspect of divine creative potential that is connected to things that a soul possesses and creates.  Each soul has a tendency to create and own certain types of objects during a given lifetime.  The flow of money into and out of a person's life is a karmic pattern that is in part related to stewardship. One's home, choice and quality of clothing, choice and quality of foods that are available within a given lifetime are determined by stewardship karma.  If one observes the laws of responsible stewardship, the degree to which one is allowed to own, create, and control a higher and greater quality of items is enhanced. Stewardship karma is responsible for only 1-3 percent of the native's karma. Stewardship karma may be positive or negative in its scope and tends to condense at the lowest levels of karmic flux i.e.; low to extremely low. The planets reflect the different types of karmic potential that are inherent within the natal chart.  Each chart is capable of giving the reader a summary of the karmic potential of that nativity as reflected by the movements of the planets.  Positive karmic potential is measured by a formula that uses the three benefic planets: Sun, Jupiter, and Venus.  Negative karmic potential is measured by a formula that uses the two malefic planets: Saturn and Mars.  Each of these measurements reflect in large degree the amount of positive and negative latent creative energy a particular chart holds. Below average  This level of positive karma is associated with below average divine creative potential. A large number of souls and nativities will possess this degree of positive karmic flux and as such, it is a very workable environment.  It may require some focus but destructive activities are not the problem that they tend to be in lower environments.  Creative potentials in this environment are easily manipulated and used to one's advantage. Thoughts, feelings, reactions to external events, old memories, dreams, interpersonal relationships, and diplomacy are emphasized at this level of personal karmic flux. \page NKI       200 Extremely Low The karmic index represents a new concept in the field of astrology that reflects an attempt to qualify the direct effect of the stars and planets on the karmic patterns of all reality.  Karma in Tibetan means "star" and as such, modern astrology believes that all karmic patterns may find their reflections within the movements of the heavens. Karma essentially refers to the will of the universe as it applies to reality.  This will and its reflective effects upon all things are in theory referable to our interaction with the stars.  Thoth once said "As above, so below". One way to observe this ancient tenet in action in modern times is through the measurement of the karmic index.  Before we delve into the exact meanings of each of the karmic indices we will examine the deeper nature of karma. Karma is divine will in action. In our system of astrology, this tenet is law. However, divine will may be considered to exist in at least five different and distinct forms, in much the same way that a ray of light may be broken down into several subcomponent rays. The five main forms of karma are: divine, planetary, archetypal, stewardship, and personal. Divine karma is the most powerful and most important aspect of any karmic pattern. It comprises more than 80% of the karmic potential of the natal chart.  Divine karma is immutable and permanent.  A rough analogy of the effect of divine karma on the life pattern of the individual is given as follows.  Imagine that you are given the task of traveling from New York to Los Angeles within a specific time-period. The mode of travel, routes taken, number of stops made, travel companions etc. are not restricted in any way. Your only stipulation is that you travel from New York to Los Angeles within a given time period.  This stipulation would be roughly analogous to the diving karmic aspect of the natal chart.  Essentially, you are given a lifetime to live within certain parameters.  This is your divine karma and as such may not be changed. As you can see, it is a major part of any lifetime.  The remaining parts of a life are affected more by the four remaining aspects of the karmic pattern. Divine karma is mandated by God directly and may take positive or negative forms.  Divine karma tends to manifest primarily during periods of very high to extremely high karmic flux though it may manifest at any time. When divine karmic flux is active, spiritual directives are handed down and we are given specific and unalterable plans for our lives. These periods happen three to four times per year though most of us are totally unconscious of their presence or importance.  During periods of extremely high karmic flux, the collective unconscious of the planet as well as that of the human race are programmed for long-range activities.  Conversely, plans injected within the collective or personal unconscious during these periods tend to have very powerful and long-acting influences on the native.  In other words, if one plans an event or activity during a period of extremely high karmic flux, that plan will have a much more profound effect on the remainder of that person's entire life than if it were planned during a period of lesser flux.  Plans for spiritual growth, contemplation and change are very advisable during periods of extremely high negative karmic flux. During these periods, spiritual marker activity tends to be very high and as such are much more accessible. Planetary karma is the next most important aspect of the karmic pattern.  It comprises at least 10 percent of the karmic potential of the birth chart.  Essentially, planetary karma refers to the effect of the planet on is incarnated on upon the life of the native. As you may guess, this type of karma is an extremely important consideration in any lifetime or event. Planetary karma determines where one incarnates and where a particular event will occur. It also determines a host of different types of planetary influences upon the native. Food, water, weather patterns, shelter, cultural living patters, societal structure are all influenced strongly by planetary karma. Planetary karma may take positive and negative forms and tends to coalesce during periods of high karmic flux. Archetypal karma refers to the aspect of a nativity which shapes it's inner character and form.  The archetype is a basic outline or form which divinity uses to mold and event or individual.  There are a number of different archetypal forms, the most well known of which are those popularized by the work of Carl Jung. Events and beings formed within a specific archetypal pattern act in very similar manners.  The major arcane of the tarot deck embody the major archetypal patterns that occur in this world.  The Magician, The Emperor, The Lovers, Death, The Chariot, Balance, The Devil, The Star, and The Hermit all represent major archetypal patterns around which lives and events may be shaped. A person patterned in the archetype of the Star may well become a major celebrity in an area for which they are karmically well suited. A person patterned after the Hermit archetype may choose a lifetime in which he/she lives alone or works in an isolated setting. A person patterned after the Chariot may well become a professional driver, travel agent, or pilot. Each archetype has a positive and a negative aspect. Archetypal karma is responsible for only 2-4 percent of a native's karma and tends to condense during periods of above- average to average karmic flux. Personal karma refers to that aspect of divine creative potential that is developed over the individual soul's lifetime.  The average human soul lives between 25-30,000 years. Planets may have personal karma since they too have a soul and are intelligent beings.  Each soul develops certain propensities of behavior that it adopts over lifetimes of successive incarnation.  This karma is reflected in its pattern of choice in a particular lifetime and is called personal karma. Personal karmic patterns may be positive or negative in their scope. Personal karma is responsible for only 1-3 percent of the native's karma.  Personal karma tends to condense as the intensity of karmic flux lessens and the individual is given more personal choice over their immediate life circumstances during these times.  Periods of average to below average karmic flux tend to reflect personal karmic flux. Stewardship karma refers to that aspect of divine creative potential that is connected to things that a soul possesses and creates.  Each soul has a tendency to create and own certain types of objects during a given lifetime.  The flow of money into and out of a person's life is a karmic pattern that is in part related to stewardship. One's home, choice and quality of clothing, choice and quality of foods that are available within a given lifetime are determined by stewardship karma.  If one observes the laws of responsible stewardship, the degree to which one is allowed to own, create, and control a higher and greater quality of items is enhanced. Stewardship karma is responsible for only 1-3 percent of the native's karma. Stewardship karma may be positive or negative in its scope and tends to condense at the lowest levels of karmic flux i.e.; low to extremely low. The planets reflect the different types of karmic potential that are inherent within the natal chart.  Each chart is capable of giving the reader a summary of the karmic potential of that nativity as reflected by the movements of the planets.  Positive karmic potential is measured by a formula that uses the three benefic planets: Sun, Jupiter, and Venus.  Negative karmic potential is measured by a formula that uses the two malefic planets: Saturn and Mars.  Each of these measurements reflect in large degree the amount of positive and negative latent creative energy a particular chart holds. This degree of negative karmic potential is associated with very high growth potential.  Negative forces in this range represent little or no obstacle to significant karmic expansion.  Low levels of negative karmic potential are generally associated with high degrees of soul activity. They are also associated with spiritual tidal forces that tend to drive the mind into very specific modes of action.  This is considered to be a very fortunate degree of karmic flux. Events initiated within this karmic environment tend to expand and grow well as they lack significant karmic impediments. \page Anxiety Disorders Anxiety disorders are the most common type of psychiatricdisorders.  They account for 32% of the total mental health expenditures in the United States There are five types of anxiety disorders (1) panic disorder, (2) phobic disorder (3) obsessive-compulsive disorder, (4)post-traumatic disorder, and (5) generalized anxiety disorder.  Panic disorder is characterized by spontaneous panic attacks and may be associated with agoraphobia, (fear of open spaces, inside the home alone, or in a crowd). Agoraphobia can occur alone, but these patients usually have associated panic attacks. Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by chronic, generalized anxiety for at least a full month's duration.  Phobic disorder is marked by an irrational fear of an object or situation and the need to avoid it.  This may include a fear of public speaking, fear of water, fear of animals etc..  Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by recurrent intrusive ideas, impulses, thoughts, or patterns of behavior that produce anxiety is resisted. Post-traumatic stress disorder is characterized by anxiety which is produced by extraordinary major life stress.  The event is relived in dreams and waking thoughts. All of the patients in the anxiety test group for this study have a diagnosis of panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, or obsessive compulsive disorder.  Panic disorder affects 2-4% of the general population. The typical age of onset is the late 20's and it tends to run in families.  Men and women tend to have an equal incidence of panic disorder without agoraphobia but women have a higher incidence of panic disorder with agoraphobia. Listed below are the DSM-IV criteria for panic disorder with agoraphobia: A.  At some time during the disturbance, one or more panic attacks (discrete periods of intense fear or discomfort) have occurred that were (1) unexpected i.e. did not occur immediately before or on exposure to a situation that almost always caused anxiety, and (2) not triggered by situations in which the person was the focus of others attention.  B. At least four of the following symptoms developed during at least one of the attacks: 1) shortness of breath or smothering sensations 2) dizziness, unsteady feelings, or faintness 3) palpitations or accelerated heart rate 4) trembling or shaking 5) sweating 6) choking 7) nausea or abdominal distress 8) depersonalization or derealization 9) numbness or tingling sensations 10) flushes (hot flashes) or chills  11) chest pain or discomfort  12) fear of dying  13) fear of going crazy or of doing something uncontrolled  Panic disorder with agoraphobia meets the criteria for panic disorder but in addition the symptoms of agoraphobia are present.  Symptoms of agoraphobia include: 1) fear of being in open spaces or situations from which escape might be difficult  2) restricting travel or needing a companion when away from home  3) enduring agoraphobic situations with intense anxiety.  The most common fears reported by panic disorder patients include fear of driving, fear of malls, fear of being alone, fear of crowds, and fear of leaving home. Panic attacks strike out of the blue and last anywhere from several minutes to over one hour. Often patients suffering from panic attacks are convinced that they are dying or that the attack is indicative of a life-threatening medical condition.  However, panic attacks are rarely fatal and respond well to the appropriate treatment. A combination of insight-oriented psychotherapy, meditation, and medication management yields a very high remission for the disorder. Anxiolytic medications such Valium, Xanax, and Klonopin are commonly used in the treatment of this condition. Theories concerning the cause of panic disorder are numerous. Psychoanalytic theory proposes that panic attacks are produced by unconscious impulses, e.g., sex, aggression, which threaten to enter into the conscious mind and produce anxiety. Unconscious defense mechanisms are used to ward off anxiety but instead produce phobias, compulsions, and panic attacks. Learning theory suggests that anxiety is produced by frustration or stress which is learned through identification. Anxiety disorders are associated with mitral valve prolapse in 50% of patients. The causative mechanism of this association is unknown.  Some medical conditions may cause anxiety.  These include vitamin B deficiency, hypoglycemia, premenstrual syndrome, lupus, erythematous, hypothyroidism, and migraine headaches. PET (positron emission tomography) scans show decreases metabolism in the orbital gyrus, caudate nuclei, and in the cingulate gyrus. The frontal lobe also shows increased blood in anxiety on PET scans.   In general, the specific mechanism of the cause of panic attacks is unknown.  However, patients who suffer from panic attacks are more susceptible to lactic acid infusion induced panic attacks than control patients. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by involuntary thoughts, ideas, urges, impulses or worries that run though one's mind and purposeless repetitive behaviors. The disorder affects 2.5% of the U.S. population.  It can strike men, women, children, and people of all age, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.  OCD is considered to occur when these feelings are experienced for more than one hour each day in a way that interferes with one's life.  The disorder generally begins during childhood or young adulthood. Common obsessions include fear of contamination, fixation on lucky numbers, excessive doubt, and fear of danger to self or others.  Trying to avoid causes extreme anxiety. Compulsions include repetitive rituals such as handwashing, counting, checking, hoarding, or arranging.  A feeling exists that these rituals must be performed or something bad will happen.  OCD might result from a chemical imbalance and appears to have a strong genetic factor. Medication and psychotherapy have proven to be effective in reducing obsessive thoughts and compulsive behavior. Most people treated with effective medications find their symptoms reduced by 40-50%.  Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by chronic, general anxiety which lasts for at least one month. Other symptoms include motor tension ( trembling, twitching, aches, soreness, restlessness, and easy fatiguability), autonomic hyperactivity i.e.; shortness of breath, dry mouth, nausea, diarrhea, or other abdominal distress, flushes, frequent urination, trouble swallowing, sweating,  irritability, insomnia, and an exaggerated startle response. TOTAL SCORE           0 Below Average This level of marker activity indicates a below average astrological risk for the development of symptoms associated with a major anxiety disorder.  During this transit period, the planetary markers tend to indicate a period of rest and quiescense associated with the individual's overall mood and level of anxiety.  Individuals born with this degree of risk tend to have lives which are relatively untouched by the raging panic attacks and episodes of sheer desperation to which the average population is exposed. This is not to say that they would never experience the illness, but the overall likelihood that it would be a serious recurring problem is quite low. ---------------------------------- This information is provided for astrological research purposes only. This information is not meant to replace professional diagnosis and treatment of anxiety by qualified medical specialists. If you or someone you are concerned about are suffering from an anxiety disorder, please contact your local American Medical Association or State Medical Board for treatment resources. \page Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common disruptive behavior disorder in children.  It affects between 3-5% of all children and the male to female ratio is 5-10:1.1  ADHD is thought to coexist with conduct disorders or oppositional defiant disorder. It also occurs with specific developmental disorders.  The exact cause of ADHD is unknown.  It is believed to reflect the existence of subtle neurological impairments which may be associated with perinatal trauma and early malnutrition. In order to qualify for the diagnosis of ADHD, a child must begin to display symptoms before the age of seven and have show at least six months of persistent pathology. The most common symptoms of ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These symptoms may manifest as six or more of the following; 1) often fidgeting with hands or feet or squirming; adolescents may report feelings of restlessness 2) difficulty remaining seated when required  3) easy distractibility by extraneous stimuli 4) difficulty awaiting turns in games or groups  5) blurting out answers to questions before they have been completed  6) difficulty following through on instructions from others 7) difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities 8 shifting from one uncompleted activity to another  9) difficulty playing quietly 10) talking excessively  11) interrupting others or intruding on others  12) does not seem to listen to what is being said 13) often loses things necessary for tasks or activities at school or at home 14) often engages in physically dangerous activities without considering possible consequences.  The diagnosis of ADHD is often incites controversy between teacher, parents, and the clients. Some experts are quick to cite that diagnosing a child with ADHD is tantamount to stating that a parent or teacher cannot adequately manage the child without medication.  Since the treatment for ADHD involves the use of psychostimulants and psychiatry, many parents are very hesitant to label their children with this diagnosis. However, numerous research studies show that children who meet DSM-IV criteria for the diagnosis of ADHD who are then given psychostimulants show a 75% reduction in their symptoms, develop improved self-esteem, and develop improved rapport with parents and teachers.  A significant number of adults who abuse cocaine and seek treatment have histories of childhood ADHD Specific learning disorders have been associated with the diagnosis of ADHD in some children.  ADHD is certainly a familial disorder and likely to have a genetic component. Children who have parents with the disorder are at high risk for the development of the disorder.  Perinatal complications may play a causative role in the development of ADHD. ADHD children have a higher incidence of antepartum hemorrhage, prolonged maternal labor, and low Apgar scores at one minute.2  ADHD children are likely to have soft neurological signs of minimal brain dysfunction and a high percentage of children affected with septic meningitis developed a diagnosis of ADHD.  Twenty to twenty-five percent of children with ADHD continue to show symptoms into adolescence and adulthood.  There is a tendency to develop a coexistent conduct disorder, become delinquent or development an antisocial personality disorder. Sextiles Sun-Saturn          1 Sun-Neptune           1 Parallels Sun-Mercury           1 High Declination Jupiter           1 Uranus          1 Extreme Declination Moon          1 TOTAL SCORE           6 Average This level of marker activity indicates an average astrological risk for the development of symptoms associated with an anxiety disorder. During this transit period, the planetary markers tend to indicate an average lifetime risk for the development of ADHD. The overall lifetime risk for the average person to develop ADHD is 3-5%.  Inadequate family supervision, divorce, family history, birth trauma, and learning difficulties in school tend to make this problem more likely. ---------------------------------- This information is provided for astrological research purposes only. This information is not meant to replace professional diagnosis and treatment of adhd by qualified medical specialists.  If you or someone you are concerned about are suffering from adhd, please contact your local American Medical Association or State Medical Board for treatment resources. \page Major Depression Major depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the world.  With an estimated 17.6 million adult Americans suffering from depression, and only 6 million receiving treatment, the 11.6 million undertreated represent a major health risk, one that has a 15% risk of death from suicide and an estimated annual price tag of $43 billion in direct and indirect costs. Helping those suffering from depression is an enormous challenge for health professionals. Depression has had an extensive history in Western society since Hippocrates first described it as a medical illness.1  The onset of depression is generally in the 20-30's, although there is an early onset type, which begins before age 21.  Depression is more common in women by 2:1 and the median age of onset is 40 years, but it can occur at any time. The DSM-IV criteria for major depression are: (1) depressed mood (or can be irritable mood in children and adolescents) most of the day, nearly every day, as indicated by either by subjective account or observation by others. (2) markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly every day (as indicated either by subjective account or observation by others of apathy most of the time) (3) significant weight loss or weight gain when not dieting  (e.g., more than 5% body weight in a month), or decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day (4) insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day (5) psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day (observable by others, not merely subjective feelings of restlessness or being slowed down) (6) fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day (7) feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt (which may be delusional) nearly every day (not merely self-reproach or guilt about being sick) (8) diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day (either by subjective account or as observed by others) (9) recurrent thoughts of death (not just fear of dying), recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicide attempt or a specific plan for committing suicide. (All patients had at least five of the above symptoms for at least 2 weeks.) Major depression is expected to affect 10% of men and 20% of women over a lifetime.  However, chronic recurrent depression is significantly rarer and does not affect as large a segment of the population. The theories regarding the causes of major depression are numerous. It is generally thought to be associated with a hyperactive hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis that leads to increased cortisol secretion.  Most of the drugs that are designed to treat depression are focused upon correcting imbalances within the serotonin-norepinephrine hormonal systems. Prozac, an antidepressant, is easily one of the most famous and commonly prescribed drugs in the world. It works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin into the body.  Some clinicians feel that depression is caused by a negative self view or a negative interpretation of experience. Psychoanalytic theory states that depression is associated with a pathologic form of mourning caused by a perceived loss.  Recent research involving the Borna disease virus, once thought to infect farm and domestic animals only, points to a link with some cases of human depression.  Dr. Liv Bode described the first two patients with severe depression and evidence of Borna disease virus (BDV) infection, whose depressive symptoms resolved several weeks after treatment with the antiviral agent amantadine sulfate. Dr. Bode of the prestigious Robert Koch-Institut, Berlin, and her associates are now starting a placebo-controlled trial to test the antidepressant effects of this antiviral therapy in patients with major depression. Conjunctions Sun-Mercury           1 Sun-Pluto           1 Mercury-Pluto           1 Sextiles Sun-Neptune           1 Squares Moon-Mercury          1 Uranus-Neptune          1 Parallels Sun-Mercury           1 Uranus-Pluto          1 High Declination Uranus          1 Pluto           1 Extreme Declination Moon          1 Mars          1 Eclipses Sun-Mercury           1 Grand Elevations +  Pluto           1 TOTAL SCORE         14 Very High Risk This level of marker activity indicates a very high astrological period for the development of symptoms associated with depression.  Individuals with this level of risk are at a very high risk for the development of crying spells, insomnia or hypersomnia, fatigue, feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, poor appetite, suicidal thinking, and feelings of depression are much more common during this transit period. Medical conditions that exist in conjunction with the depression may become exacerbated or worsened at this time. Individuals born with this level of risk have a very high rate of recurrent hospitalization, chronic bouts of depression, and long term psychotherapy. This is the most dangerous of all the transit periods and great care and caution should be exercised by all those persons who suffer from major depression at this time. Additional psychotherapy sessions, medication adjustment, hospitalization, and supportive management are especially helpful at this time. ---------------------------------- This information is provided for astrological research purposes only. This information is not meant to replace the professional diagnosis and treatment of depression by qualified medical specialists.  If you or someone you are concerned about is suffering from major depression, please contact your local American Medical Association or State Medical Board for treatment resources. \page Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is one of the most widely known and perhaps the most mysterious of all the mental illnesses. The cause of schizophrenia is unknown but it is characterized by psychotic symptoms that severely impair the ability to function.  The disorder was first described by Belgian psychiatrist Benedict Morel in 1852. He called it demence precoce. In 1896, Emil Kraeplin, a German psychiatrist, coined the term dementia praecox to a group of illnesses that began in adolescence and ended in dementia. In 1911 Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler coined the term "schizophrenia". Schizophrenia is diagnosed by use of a cluster of symptoms.  The DSM-IV criteria are most widely used and accepted.  The signs and symptoms of schizophrenia are: a. impaired overall functioning b. abnormal content of thought (delusions, poverty of content) c. illogical form of thought (loosening of associations, overinclusiveness, tangentiality, incoherence)  d. distorted perception (hallucinations: visual, smell, touch, auditory   e. changed affect (flat, blunted, silly, labile)  f. impaired sense of self (gender confusion, inability to distinguish internal from external reality) g. altered volition (marked ambivalence, inadequate drive) h. impaired interpersonal functioning (social withdrawal and emotional detachment, aggressiveness, sexual inappropriateness)  i. change in psychomotor functioning ( agitation, grimacing, rituals, posturing) j. change in sensorium (orientation to time, place and person)  Symptoms of the disorder must be continuously present for at least six months.  There are several phases in the development of schizophrenia; 1)prodromal, 2) active, 3) remission.  In the prodromal phase there is a clear decline in functioning before the active phase of the disease. The diagnosis of schizophrenia cannot be associated with a disturbance in mood, drugs, or alcohol. The major symptoms of the disorder occur during the active phase. The residual phase follows the active phase and is characterized by a marked reduction in the number of presenting symptoms.  In the remission stage, the person with a history of schizophrenia is free of all symptoms whether or not they are on medication.  There are several types of schizophrenia; 1) catatonic, 2) disorganized, 3) paranoid, 4) undifferentiated type, 5) residual type. Each of these types of schizophrenia are characterized by specific signs and symptoms.  All of the patients in the schizophrenia study group met DSM-IV criteria for disorganized, paranoid, or undifferentiated type. Schizophrenia affects one-percent of the population and one in 100 Americans is hospitalized at some time for] schizophrenia.3  Two million Americans suffer from schizophrenia and worldwide two million new cases appear each year.  The disease strikes men and women at an equal rate and the most common ages of onset are 15-35. There is a disproportionate number of schizophrenic persons born during the winter months  Studies on births in the North and South hemispheres confirm this observation. No single cause of schizophrenia has ver been identified. There appears to be a genetic component as persons with first-degree relatives, persons who are children of two schizophrenic parents, and persons who are fraternal or identical twins are at greatly increased risk.  Some scientists believe that the illness is caused by a slow virus and the increased incidence of perinatal complications and seasonality seem to support this theory. Brain imaging (CT) scan shows cortical atrophy in 10-35% of patients, enlargement of the lateral and third ventricle in 10-50% of patients; and atrophy of the cerebellum. Patients who display CT scan changes in the brain who are affected by schizophrenia seem to have a poorer prognosis.  There is a decline in IQ as the disease progresses. There are a number of neurological changes which can be seen in schizophrenic patients including electroencephalogram (EEG) changes, evoked potential (EP) studies, immunologic studies, and endocrine studies.   Schizophrenia is treated by a combination of' medication, psychotherapy, intermittent hospitalization, and community support. Episodes may be triggered by emotional trauma, drugs, and separations. Over time, the course of schizophrenia is characterized by a gradual downhill course. Roughly one-third of patients lead somewhat normal lives, one-third continue to experience symptoms but are able to function within society, and one-third may be markedly impaired and require frequent hospitalization. Squares Uranus-Neptune          1 Parallels Sun-Mercury           1 Jupiter-Uranus          1 High Declination Pluto           1 TOTAL SCORE           4 Average This level of marker activity indicates an average astrological risk for the development of symptoms associated with schizophrenia. During this transit period, the planetary markers tend to indicate an average lifetime risk for the development of a major psychotic episode. The overall lifetime risk for the average person for the development of a schizophrenic episode is 1%. Alcohol, drugs, job stress, family history, and past problems with psychosis tend to make this problem more likely. Amphetamines, marijuana, alcohol, PCP, and ecstasy are particularly dangerous culprits in the production of psychosis in the average person. ---------------------------------- This information is provided for astrological research purposes only. This information is not meant to replace professional diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia by qualified medical specialists. If you or someone you are concerned about are suffering from schizophrenia, please contact your local American Medical Association or State Medical Board for treatment resources. \page Addictive Disorders Addictive disorders are among the oldest mental health problems known to man.  Addictions are among the most costly and problematic conditions plaguing the modern world. A recent edition of Time magazine4 featured a cover story which chronicalled the current state of modern research and epidemiological surveys of the prevalence of addictive disorder in the United States. According to the article, during the past month prior to the release of the story, there were 200,000 people who used heroin, 800,000 people who used amphetamines, 10 million people who used marijuana, and 11 million people who abused alcohol in the United States. Wars have been fought over the drug problem and major international treaties and two permanent international bodies exist which are aimed at controlling the tide of drug trafficking worldwide. Billions of dollars arespent every year in the U.S. alone on the purchase and in the treatment of addictive disorders.  The terminology used to describe the addictive disorders has changed significantly over the years.  Public perceptions of what is and what is not an addiction have also changed dramatically in recent years.  Many people now propose that almost anything can become an addiction. This includes (but is not limited to), relationships, television, chocolate, food, sex, shopping, movies, exercise, and computers. Indeed, almost any arena of human interaction has become suspect of harboring addictive potential. Scientists have adopted  strict criteria for the diagnosis of addictive disorders.  The criteria for psychoactive substance dependence includes: a) persistent desire or one or more unsuccessful efforts to control the substance or behavior b) frequent intoxication or withdrawal symptoms  c) diminished effect with continued use d) continued use despite knowledge of harmful effects e) withdrawal symptoms f) using the substance or behavior to avoid withdrawal symptoms i) symptoms persisting for more than one month.  Alcoholism (alcohol dependence) affects millions of Americans. Seventy percent of Americans drink alcohol on occasion and twelve percent are heavy drinkers.  A heavy drinker is defined as a person who drinks almost every day and becomes intoxicated several times a month. More men than women are heavy drinkers: 20 percent versus 9 percent. In the United States, 10% of the drinking population consumes 50% of all alcohol. Alcohol dependence runs in families, and children of alcoholics are at high risk for developing the disorder. Alcohol is very addictive and can cause serious health problems when used in excess. These health problems include liver damage, brain damage, delirium, hallucinations, amnesia, and dementia. Amphetamines are extremely addicting and very dangerous. They are most commonly abused by students, long-distance truck drivers, and teenagers.  Clinically, amphetamines are used as appetite suppressants. Amphetamines cause a massive release of dopamine within the brain and drugs which inhibit this release also block the amphetamine "high".  Cocaine (crack, rock, freebase, snow) is a highly addictive psychoactive substance which has been in use for centuries.  It is the natural product of the coca plant and it is usually smoked, snorted, or injected. Cocaine has a rapid onset and blocks the normal absorption of dopamine into the brain.  It has been associated with sudden death through heart problems, seizures and delusional disorders. Opiate addiction is one of the oldest addictions known to mankind.  There are an estimated 600,000 opiate addicts in the United States. Opiate derivatives include, heroin,codeine, methadone, morphine, opium, and meperidine. Opiates are usually smoked, injected, snorted, or taken orally.  They also cause a massive release of dopamine into the brain.  A major problem with opiate abuse is drug overdose. Conjunctions Jupiter-Uranus          1 Parallels Jupiter-Uranus          1 High Declination Pluto           1 Extreme Declination Moon          1 Mars          1 Grand Elevations +  Pluto           1 TOTAL SCORE           6 Above Average This level of marker activity indicates an above average astrological risk for the development of symptoms associated with adhd.  Individuals with this level of risk are at a much higher risk for developing addictions than the general population.  During this transit, clients tend to develop drinking binges, impulses to gamble or indulge in drugs, mood swings and irritability.  This may be in part due to the illness rearing its ugly head and pushing the native toward abusive behaviors. High mars activity during this transit may make the behaviors even more intense and potentially destructive. ---------------------------------- This information is provided for astrological research purposes only. 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