We take it as a given that the Harmonic Concordance is a moment that will be experienced, first and foremost, by Mother Earth.  As such, it will have a far-reaching spiritual and physical significance 1 that we commonly refer to as the Planetary Ascension.  

However, the way in which individuals experience that same Moment in consciousness is entirely up to them.  We believe that those who are called to the idea of Ascension, and who choose to do so, can align themselves with it in many ways.  In response to that call, one of our day-to-­day objectives is to “tune our channel” to the frequency of the Ascension Moment.   For us, one of the most accessible channels is astrology.  

It is our contention that any individual, understanding that the Concordance is about Ascension, can make use of the planetary energies in his or her own chart to harmonize with the Ascension Frequency of the Concordance.  This essay discusses two techniques, “synastry” and “composites,” that are employed by astrologers in the study of relationships.  The synastry of a Person-Concordance relationship comparison would describe how a fine-tuned, balanced frequency interchange between them might best be achieved.  The composite chart technique, on the other hand, would yield a picture of that same Person-Concordance relationship as an ideal blend of its components, and as something larger than the sum of its parts.  In either case, the knowledge gained is instructive in tuning to the frequency of the Ascension Moment. 

The “teaching” of this tuning-in is two-fold.  First, to consciously adjust our individual frequency to a "harmonic resonance" with the Frequency of Ascension that is occurring in the linear future is to take a pro-active stance in creating our own readiness for that Moment.   Secondly, when one focuses on the Concordance energy pattern merely as a future event, one can fall into the trap of the Concordance Paradox, i.e., forgetting that if the Ascension Frequency exists at all, it exists always in the NOW.  This is where the Joy of living the Ascended Life is experienced.

The exciting part of this is that YOU can discover your own best "settings" through which to lock onto the Ascension Frequency of the Concordance.  All you need is your birth chart and a copy of the Concordance chart.  2   Once you have them in hand, it shouldn't be too difficult to do a side-by-side comparison of the two, according to the model of the following comments and suggestions.

Concordance Synastry
In brief, synastry is an astrological technique of chart comparison in which each chart is treated as if it were transiting the other chart.  The effects of these "transits" are interpreted as indicating how the two people involved will affect each other, as a result of the interaction between the two different sets of planetary frequencies.    In the case of a personal synastry between one's self and the Concordance, the process is much the same.  

Look for planet to planet conjunctions, planet to point (eg., Ascendant) correlations, Concordance hits on your mid-points, Arabic Parts, and fixed stars, as well as house placements of the Concordance planets in your chart.  Once you do, you will have a clear view of how the Concordance energies ought to impact your life.  (Conversely, by "flipping" the charts, you can see what your impact would be on the moment too.)

Allow me to give an example of what I mean by examining how the Concordance chart impacts my own. 

The following is a listing of a baker’s dozen of the top "hits" that the Concordance chart makes to mine.

And of course, there are many, many more hits than this abbreviated list shows.  Nonetheless, it allows me to find several avenues by which I can merge my own energies with those of the Harmonic Concordance Moment.

As a working astrologer, if I were asked to give my opinion on the relationship between these two charts, I would say that they have a very high "compatibility index."  Using only the barest key words of the astrological alphabet, the following analysis can be drawn from just these 13 corresponding points applied to chart synastry:

The Moon/Sun conjunction indicates a mutual understanding of the basic relationship issues.  This makes the message of the chart attractive to me on an emotional level.  Inversely, since it is my Sun that shines on the Concordance Moon, it is only logical that I bring my spiritual purpose (Sun) to the public’s (Moon) attention.

In turn,  the Concordance expands (Jupiter) my highest spiritual energies (Sun).  As my spiritual sense of purpose (Sun) is fluidly (trine) attuned to transmutation by the Concordance Chiron, the Concordance Sun in my natal 6^th house suggests that, in a sense, we "work for the same boss," the Ascension.  With the Suns of the charts in opposition, the task for me is to find a mutual perspective so that I may better be able to align myself with the appropriate Ascensional attitude.  My own emotional needs structure (Moon) is prodded into action (opposition) by the seriousness of purpose (Saturn) of the Concordance.

With its Uranus in my 9^th house, the Concordance works on heightening my psychic awareness, spirituality and connection to my "God," and encourages me to travel the world(wide web) to educate people about it.  The Concordance Venus in my 7^th house assures that I will work in harmonious partnership with it.  My drive towards action (Mars) is prompted from a deep understanding that is a carry over from "past" lives (the Concordance South Node).  As the Sun/Asc. mid-point represents the desire for intimacy in close association, the Concordance Mercury propels me to communicate the resultant Unity of such a relationship.  The hard work, concentrated energy and narrow focus that the Mars/Saturn mid-point stands for are powered from the deepest subconscious levels (Pluto) of the Concordance Moment's transformative powers.  My path to bliss (the Part of Fortune) is propelled from the spiritual depths (Neptune) of the Concordance and my Part of Wisdom is stimulated by the main purpose of the "life" of the Concordance, its North Node.

The Composite Chart
The composite chart technique championed, first by John Townley (one of our contributors) and then by Rob Hand, is another system of analysis that allows one to look at the relationship between any two, or more, individuals.  

The comparative practice of chart synastry as described above carries a cause and effect relationship between the energies of the planets in the two charts in question.  In a composite chart however, the chart that is used for the analysis is made up of the midpoint distances between each element of two different charts.  The analytical picture, in other words,  is drawn in one map.  In the "interface" that it produces, it is more likely give an excellent and simple summary of the potential of any relationship and to demonstrate how a relationship is likely to fare in the long run.  To paraphrase Townley, it gives us a picture of the "meant-to-be-ness" of the relationship.  

In yet another application of the Composite technique, the mid-points chart can be said to produce a picture of the "third party" that lives a life of it's own.  This "life" is subject to its own transits, progressions and returns, etc.  In this case they would be considered separate and apart from the transits to the charts of the individuals from whom the composite chart has been derived. 3 

I applied this technique to the composite of Johnny and the Concordance.   Erecting the Concordance chart for the same location in which I was born, the Bronx, New York, I then generated the following composite chart.

Surprisingly, the chart turned up with a Marc Edmund Jones "splash" pattern, i.e., a planet or node in every one of the 12 houses and in every sign except Virgo.  In other words, the energies are pretty much universally distributed, indicating the breadth of fields of experience (houses) and modalities of actions (signs) of which the composite, “Johnny Concordance,” is composed.  

Let’s briefly consider the complex of planets involving Saturn and its mates.  I select Saturn because of its angular position in the Concordance discovery chart and its strength in my own.  Let's see what comes up if we focus on it as a demonstration of how the  "Johnny Concordance" chart would express itself as an entity.   In doing so I will draw extensively on Townley's Composite Charts, and add a dollop of my own observation.  

According to Townley, a composite Saturn in Gemini suggests that it is important that we speak the same language, that we will find we sort out critically important details ahead of time, that clear communication generally highlights the relationship, and that the relationship becomes a resource to others for clarifying issues and setting communicati0ns on a firm foundation.  While that's pretty good for starters, Saturn in the 12th house is a bit more problematical.  The concern here is that there may not be enough commitment to making the relationship succeed.  The very fact of Astrosite's existence would belie that notion.  However, overcoming that obstacle may lead, Townley suggests, to finding something of permanent value in the relationship.

Continuing with the focus on Saturn, by essential dignity the strongest planet in the chart, we find that it is also conjunct to the Ascendant, trine the Sun and Chiron, and square to the Moon.   Normally not too cozy as partners, the Sun and Saturn do, in a composite trine relationship indicate a robust stability where the energy flows along well established lines.  Grace and dignity, a natural conservation of energy and more stamina that most other relationships provide are but a few of the goodies that go along with this "planet talk."  Also, good control and wise allocation of resources highlights this pairs' ability to help out others and provide a joint shoulder to lean on for "...those who have their act less together."  Not bad, says I.

While Townley is mute on the Saturn/Chiron trine (indeed he makes no mention of Chiron at all in his book) Barbara Hand Clow says that in regards to an individual, it can produce a manipulative person or one with a compassionate heart, but NEVER one that is ordinary, sighting JFK and Jim Jones of Jonestown as her examples.   She also says that it gives a "...magical, alchemical aura [and a] magical grounding energy [which can be] a great gift..."  In this case, and extrapolating somewhat from Clow's individual analysis to the composite of two "moments," is seems clear that Chiron's nurturing and healing abilities are applied to the support of the expression of Saturn at its key position in the chart.  

The one cautionary note in this Saturn complex of aspects is that of the square to it from the moon.  This produces, says Townley, a relationship in which the partners "...criticize first and ask questions later..."  I, on the other hand, see it as implying a strong dose of expectations, which runs both ways.  In this analysis, I would say that it suggests that the Concordance expects its partner, Johnny, to deliver the "goods" of public attention (represented by the Moon).  On the other hand, Johnny expects the Concordance to deliver a physically (Saturn) understandable (Gemini) day, complete with perceptible support from the spiritual (Sun/Chiron) realms!

This, of course only scratches the surface of the Composite chart analysis that Townley discusses.  The main point though is that it provides one other way in which an interested party can find their "way into" the frequencies of the Concordance Moment.  

Empowering the Self
By adapting these astrological suggestions consciously, I have made my own personal commitment to the Ascension.  As I choose, to the best of my ability, to live and follow these practices in this and every other moment of Now (the only "time" that is real), I step into and activate the energies of the Concordance in my daily life.  This is the basic idea of self-empowerment, vis-a-vis the act of embracing the Concordance moment, and doing it Now!

Just a little digging on your part will reveal how you too can empower yourself to join us in this Moment.  We hope that you’ll take the time to pursue you own connections to the Harmonic Concordance, and we look forward to seeing you all, on the other side of the that Moment, wherever we may be, in that Now.

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