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The Prophet & The Publicist: The Synastry of Adams & Lilly
Evangeline Adams and William Lilly lived centuries apart, yet both stood in the public square to defend the stars. Lilly, astrologer of the English Civil War, cast horary charts for kings and rebels, navigating omens with precision and political risk. Adams, bold and visionary, brought astrology into the heart of modern America—on trial, on air, and into the stock market. Their synastry reads like a courtroom and a cathedral: where prophecy meets publicity, and fate argues its case through two masters of the sky.
SYNASTRY CHART ASPECTS
Sun(1) (19° Aquarius)squareSaturn(2) (19° Taurus)(0°0')
Moon(1) (7° Cancer)sextileMoon(2) (7° Virgo)(0°0')
Mercury(1) (12° Pisces)oppositionNeptune(2) (12° Virgo)(0°0')
Venus(1) (3° Aries)trineVenus(2) (3° Leo)(0°0')
Sun(1) (10° Aquarius)trineJupiter(2) (10° Gemini)(0°0')
Mars(1) (25° Capricorn)trineSun(2) (25° Taurus)(0°0')
Saturn(1) (2° Scorpio)conjunctionUranus(2) (2° Scorpio)(0°0')
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*Note: The AI interpretation below was generated from the complete synastry chart data. For clarity and focus on this page, the list above is truncated from the full chart of 24 aspects.

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ASTROLOGUS Synastry Interpretation
Sun Trine Jupiter (4.49°):
This wide trine suggests an underlying ease and mutual support in expanding horizons and shared optimism. It fosters a sense of positivity and growth, though the orb's width indicates it may not be the most dominant influence.
Sun Square Saturn (0.53°):
This tight square introduces tension, marked by challenges in authority and responsibility. It represents a critical dynamic where one person's sense of identity may feel restricted by the other's expectations, demanding maturity and patience.
Moon Sextile Jupiter (3.55°):
A supportive aspect that enhances emotional well-being and encourages nurturing and growth. The moderate orb suggests a beneficial but not overpowering influence.
Moon Square Saturn (1.47°):
This aspect indicates potential emotional restrictions and a feeling of emotional duty. The tightness of the orb heightens this tension, possibly leading to feelings of inadequacy unless consciously managed.
Mercury Opposition Mars (3.97°):
A challenging aspect that can lead to verbal conflicts and misunderstandings. The orb suggests this may be a recurring issue, demanding careful communication.
Mercury Opposition Neptune (0.64°):
This very tight opposition introduces a potential for confusion and miscommunication. It requires clarity and honesty to avoid misunderstandings.
Venus Trine Saturn (1.8°):
This aspect provides a stable and mature foundation for the relationship, promoting loyalty and commitment. The relatively tight orb enhances its strength.
Mars Square Sun (0.63°):
A strong, tight square that can result in conflicts and power struggles. There is potential for dynamic energy, but it must be channeled constructively to avoid friction.
Mars Square Mercury (1.43°):
This aspect indicates a likelihood of heated debates and impulsive communication. The tight orb suggests this is a prominent dynamic.
Mars Square Venus (2.79°):
This square can bring passionate tension, manifesting as both attraction and conflict. The orb suggests a significant but not overwhelming influence.
Mars Trine Jupiter (4.42°):
This wide trine indicates potential for collaborative endeavors and mutual enthusiasm, though its influence might not be strongly felt due to the orb.
Mars Square Uranus (0.51°):
A very tight square that suggests unpredictability and sudden changes. It can lead to impulsive actions, requiring flexibility and adaptability.
Jupiter Sextile Sun (2.3°):
This aspect supports mutual encouragement and shared goals, enhancing optimism and cooperative interaction.
Jupiter Opposition Moon (0.5°):
A tight opposition that can lead to emotional excess or imbalance. It suggests a need for temperance in emotional expressions.
Jupiter Sextile Mercury (4.35°):
This wider sextile promotes intellectual growth and open communication, though its influence may be subtle.
Jupiter Sextile Uranus (3.44°):
Encourages innovative thinking and a shared sense of adventure, beneficial for embracing new experiences.
Saturn Square Mars (0.42°):
A very tight square indicating potential friction between drive and discipline. It can lead to frustration unless energy is channeled constructively.
Uranus Sextile Sun (1.23°):
This aspect supports individuality and progressive change, suggesting a dynamic and evolving connection.
Uranus Sextile Moon (3.02°):
Enhances emotional freedom and uniqueness in emotional expression, fostering a non-traditional bond.
Uranus Sextile Mercury (0.83°):
A tight sextile that encourages inventive communication and intellectual stimulation.
Uranus Sextile Venus (2.19°):
Promotes unconventional and exciting connections in the area of affection and values.
Neptune Opposition Jupiter (1.53°):
This aspect can lead to idealism and potential disillusionment. It requires realistic expectations and clear boundaries.
Pluto Conjunction Sun (3.55°):
Indicates transformative potential and deep, intense interactions. It can lead to profound changes and growth.
Pluto Trine Moon (1.75°):
This aspect supports deep emotional connections and transformative emotional experiences, fostering resilience and depth.
Summary: The relational mechanics between these two individuals are characterized by a complex interplay of harmonious and tense aspects. Sun Trine Jupiter (4.49°): This wide trine suggests an underlying ease and mutual support in expanding horizons and shared optimism. It fosters a sense of positivity and growth, though the orb's width indicates it may not be the most dominant influence.

Evangeline Adams

A photograph of Evangeline Adams.
Evangeline Adams (1868 – 1932)

Evangeline Adams was the matriarch of modern American astrology, a figure who brought the celestial arts out of the shadows and into the spotlight of the 20th century. Claiming descent from the presidential Adams dynasty, she possessed a shrewd understanding of media and power. She famously gained national attention after the 1899 Windsor Hotel fire, which she reportedly predicted, and solidified her legend in 1914 when she was acquitted of "fortune-telling" in a New York court by successfully reading a blind chart for the judge. Adams transformed astrology into a tool for Wall Street financiers like J.P. Morgan and eventually reached millions via her radio broadcasts, effectively bridging the gap between ancient mysticism and the modern American psyche.

William Lilly

Line engraving of William Lilly by William Marshall, 1647.
William Lilly (1602 – 1681)

William Lilly remains the undisputed master of English astrology, a figure who navigated the treacherous political waters of the English Civil War with almanacs that sold by the thousands. Rising from humble beginnings to become the "Merlin of the Parliament," his work, particularly Christian Astrology (1647), codified the horary tradition still used today. Yet, as his own memoirs reveal, Lilly was a man of contradictions—part solemn believer, part consummate showman. He investigated crystal gazers and angel summoners with an "artless simplicity," treating the magic of witches and the politics of London with equal gravity. He was a visionary who stood accused of starting the Great Fire of London by prediction, a testament to the dangerous power of his prophecies.

Dialogue With the Stars: A Hypothetical Meeting

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You: You wrote, "Together, these inter-aspects create a mythic tapestry where the dance of light and shadow, growth and challenge, and love and conflict unfolds," but this is vague and cold. One of these two people, William was insanely funny. Where in the aspects we can see such inclination?

The Symbolist: In the celestial narrative, where humor springs forth like a playful trickster, we find Mercury's dynamic dance with Mars and Neptune as a source of William's comedic flair. Mercury opposition Mars brings a sharp wit and quick thinking, a verbal sparring that delights in the unexpected and the clever retort. This aspect can manifest as a lively and engaging sense of humor, where words are wielded with precision and mirth.

Meanwhile, Mercury's opposition to Neptune adds a touch of imaginative whimsy to his humor. Neptune infuses Mercury's communication with a touch of the fantastical, where boundaries blur and the absurd becomes a canvas for creative expression. This aspect encourages a humor that is not only clever but also dreamlike and surreal, creating laughter that transcends the mundane.

Together, these aspects weave a mythic role for William as the jester, one who navigates the world with laughter as his guide, bringing lightness and joy to those around him.

You: Well, he's dead.

The Symbolist: In the realm where earthly bonds are but echoes, William's spirit dances on, a celestial jester whose laughter reverberates through time. The aspects of Mercury, Mars, and Neptune weave a tapestry of humor and wit that transcends mortality, a reminder that his essence is not bound by the physical realm.

The Mercury opposition Mars aspect, with its sharp tongue and quicksilver mind, leaves behind a legacy of mirthful exchanges and clever repartee. Meanwhile, the opposition to Neptune casts his humor into the ethereal, a dreamlike quality that continues to inspire and uplift, even in his absence.

As we remember William, let us envision him as a cosmic trickster, wandering the stars, his laughter a guiding light in the night sky. May his spirit continue to bring joy to those who knew him and inspire laughter in the hearts of all who hear his story.

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Synastry chart of Evangeline Adams and William Lilly

Unlike the bitter magic war that marked Crowley and Mathers, the relationship between Evangeline Adams and William Lilly speaks not of conflict but of inheritance — two astrologers separated by centuries, yet strangely aligned in public defiance. The green threads suggest respect across time: her Sun trines his Jupiter, his Moon aligns with her own. But the red is there, too — Saturnian trials, ideological friction, the eternal tension between prediction and belief. And so they meet here: not as combatants, but as witnesses — both called to testify for the stars when the world put astrology on trial.

Disclaimer: This is for exploration and symbolic insight only. ASTROLOGUS offers rigorous interpretations, but no claim is made beyond the symbolic and artistic.

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About the Author: Cesare di Monte Calvi is the esoteric historian behind The Raven’s Enigma and lead mythographer of the ASTROLOGUS project. His work bridges Renaissance gnosis with digital cartography, reviving the lost grammar of the stars for a post-algorithmic age.