📌 General Definition
Profections are one of the simplest yet most powerful timing techniques in Hellenistic astrology.
The logic is straightforward: each year, the Ascendant (ASC) of the natal chart moves forward by one house. This means every year a new house, sign, and planetary ruler will define the main themes of life.
- At age 0 (birth): 1st House (self, body, beginnings)
- At age 1: 2nd House
- At age 2: 3rd House
… and so on, repeating every 12 years.
🔹 1. How Profections Work
- Find the person’s age.
- Count forward from the Ascendant by that number of houses.
- That house is activated for the year.
- The planetary ruler of that house becomes the Lord of the Year.
🔹 2. Yearly House Themes
Age | Profected House | Themes |
|---|---|---|
| 0 / 12 / 24 / 36... | 1st House | Identity, body, self-expression |
| 1 / 13 / 25 / 37... | 2nd House | Money, possessions, values |
| 2 / 14 / 26 / 38... | 3rd House | Siblings, learning, short travels |
| 3 / 15 / 27 / 39... | 4th House | Home, family, roots, parents |
| 4 / 16 / 28 / 40... | 5th House | Romance, creativity, children |
| 5 / 17 / 29 / 41... | 6th House | Work, health, daily routines |
| 6 / 18 / 30 / 42... | 7th House | Marriage, partnerships, open enemies |
| 7 / 19 / 31 / 43... | 8th House | Crises, debts, inheritance, transformation |
| 8 / 20 / 32 / 44... | 9th House | Higher education, philosophy, travel |
| 9 / 21 / 33 / 45... | 10th House | Career, status, public life |
| 10 / 22 / 34 / 46... | 11th House | Friends, networks, aspirations |
| 11 / 23 / 35 / 47... | 12th House | Isolation, subconscious, hidden matters |
➡️ After the 12th year, the cycle repeats.
🔹 3. The Lord of the Year
- The ruler of the sign on the profected house cusp becomes the “Lord of the Year.”
- This planet’s natal placement, condition, and aspects describe how the year unfolds.
- Transits and Solar Return aspects to this planet are especially significant.
Example:
- Age 29 → profected 6th house (work, health).
- Suppose Leo is on the 6th house → the Sun is Lord of the Year.
- The Sun’s natal position and current transits will show the major themes of that year.
🔹 4. Uses of Profections
- Forecasting: Reveals which life areas become active each year.
- Timing: Works best when combined with transits and Solar Return charts.
- Hellenistic practice: Often used alongside Firdaria and Lots (Arabic Parts) for deeper predictions.
✅ Summary
- Profections = the Ascendant moves 1 house per year.
- A complete cycle lasts 12 years.
- The house theme + its planetary ruler (Lord of the Year) define the main focus.
- Combined with transits and Solar Returns, it becomes a powerful predictive tool.
