ical history, upbringing, the time and circumstances in which he or she lives, religion,
manners and morals, environment, etc.).The Cosmogram
The cosmogram is the cosmobiological equivalent of horoscope, and desig-
nates the notation of a cosmic constellation. The foundation for casting the cosmo-
gram is the zodiac, which the Sun moves through in one year. Each of the signs of the
zodiac encompasses 30 smaller divisions called degrees. Accordingly, the whole circle
contains 360 degrees.
To locate the positions of the stellar bodies in the zodiac more exactly, 1 degree
is divided into 60 minutes (60’) and every minute is again divided into 60 seconds
(60”). The position of each stellar body is written down in degrees, minutes, and, some-
times, in seconds. To distinguish subdivisions of degrees from subdivisions of hours, one
uses the symbols h(for hour), m(minute), and s(second) when discussing time.The 90° Dial
Each tradition and profession develops suitable tools with which to ease and
improve its work. The most important aid for cosmobiological investigation is the 90° dial.
Traditionally, the horoscope has been divided into one of several house sys-
tems that offer further interpretations for the inquiring astrologer. Cosmobiology does
not utilize a house system. Instead, the focus is on planetary influences, which are
enhanced so as to dominate the interpretation of a chart.
The cosmogram, composed of two circles, is the basic form used for interpreta-
tion in cosmobiology. One circle is the standard 360° circle for the regular planetary
distribution; the other is a 90° circle.
The 360° circle is a recognized measuring device for investigation. To simplify
the process of investigation, we reduce the 360° circle to a fourth (i.e., the regular
360° circle is quartered and folded into four equal parts to provide a unique structure
for discerning the angular distribution of the stellar bodies. The resulting 90° “circle”
groups cardinal, fixed, and mutable quadruplicates together, with each quadruplicity
occupying 30° of the 90° circle.
Prior to constructing a cosmogram, one must have a chart locating the stellar
bodies on a 360° circle. This can be derived from standard chart erection methods, so
it is suggested that the astrologer begin by constructing the type of horoscope she or
he is accustomed to, then transcribe the planets to the cosmogram in their proper
places; this method will prove very helpful in making the transition from traditional
astrology to cosmobiology.
Cosmobiology utilizes much smaller orbs in ascertaining aspects than those
used in standard methods. An orb of only 1^1 ⁄ 2 ° on each side is allowed, except in the
case of aspects’ personal points (Sun, Moon, medium-coeli (MC), and Ascendant), in
which an orb of 50° may be used.
As would be found in a traditional horoscope, the planets are placed in the
inner circle of the cosmogram. However, because one is not using a system of any type,Cosmobiology
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