The eight transneptunian points
Cupido, Hades, Zeus, Kronos, Apollon, Admetos, Vulkanus and Poseidon, the Hamburg School's hypothetical points beyond Neptune.
Alongside the planets, Uranian astrology uses eight hypothetical points beyond the orbit of Neptune. Alfred Witte introduced the first four, Cupido, Hades, Zeus and Kronos. Friedrich Sieggrün added Apollon, Admetos, Vulkanus and Poseidon.
Hypothetical points
They are not bodies that astronomers observe. They are points whose positions follow fixed, nearly circular orbits, using the orbital elements published by the Hamburg School. In a chart they work exactly like planets: they stand on midpoints and form pictures. The tradition gives each a clear, impersonal meaning.
The eight points
| Point | Orbit (years) | Moves per year | Key meanings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupido | 263 | 1.4° | family, marriage, groups, art |
| Hades | 361 | 1.0° | the past, decay, what is hidden |
| Zeus | 456 | 0.8° | directed energy, leadership, fire, machines |
| Kronos | 522 | 0.7° | authority, mastery, the head of things |
| Apollon | 589 | 0.6° | expansion, many, science and trade |
| Admetos | 632 | 0.6° | standstill, depth, concentration |
| Vulkanus | 679 | 0.5° | great force, power |
| Poseidon | 765 | 0.5° | spirit, ideas, truth |
In a chart
They move slowly, about half a degree to one and a half degrees a year, so a whole generation shares their sign. What makes them personal is how they stand to the six personal points and to the planets: in planetary pictures.
Hora Horoscope shows them on the wheel and the dial, and you can hide them to see the planets alone. Their positions agree with the standard reference software to within a few arc-seconds, far below the orbs used in a reading.