Pole proportionate to their distance therefrom

Definition

“Pole proportionate to their distance therefrom” is a traditional technical phrase associated with circles of position, house division, and primary directions. A pole is the point around which a particular celestial circle is treated as turning. In some classical calculations, its value changes according to a planet’s proportional position between major chart circles, especially the horizon and meridian, rather than remaining fixed for every body.

Astrological Meaning

The principle converts a planet’s apparent location into a form suitable for measuring mundane position or directing it toward another point. A body near one reference circle receives a different pole from one nearer another, reflecting how its diurnal or nocturnal arc is divided. The exact formula depends on the historical method being used, such as a particular system of primary directions or house construction. It should therefore be read as a computational instruction, not as a separate planet, point, or aspect with an independent symbolic meaning.

Why It Matters

This concept helps explain why traditional astrologers may obtain different directed positions from the same birth data. Small differences in the assigned pole can alter arcs of direction and their proposed timing. Modern readers should identify the author’s coordinate system, house method, and definition of proportional distance before attempting interpretation. Its value lies chiefly in understanding the geometry behind older astrological techniques rather than adding another standalone factor to a natal chart.

Related Encyclopedia Entries

• Traditional Astrology
• Primary Directions
• Circles of Position
• Mundane Position
• Celestial Sphere
• House Systems