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VULCANUS
Vulcanus is one of the eight hypothetical
planets (sometimes referred to as the trans-Nep-
tunian points or planets, or TNPs for short) uti-
lized in Uranian astrology. The Uranian system,
sometimes referred to as the Hamburg School of
Astrology, was established by Friedrich Sieggrün
(1877–1951) and Alfred Witte (1878–1943). It
relies heavily on hard aspects and midpoints. In
decline for many decades, it has experienced a
revival in recent years.
Vulcanus represents powerful and even
explosive energy and force, especially the urge
that one cannot quite control, or the experience
of charismatic coercion. It can also symbolize a
person’s reservoir of energy and the depletion of
that energy.
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VulcanusThe Gallic Vulcan as it appeared on a Celtic monument
found under a section of Notre Dame cathedral in
Paris in 1711. Reproduced by permission of Fortean
Picture Library.