Discover your zodiac sign periods using Vettius Valens' Aphesis technique. A multi-level timing system starting from the Lot of Fortune and Lot of Spirit.
Zodiacal Releasing (Aphesis) is one of the most sophisticated timing techniques in Hellenistic astrology. This system was described in detail by the Roman astrologer Vettius Valens in his comprehensive work Anthology, written in the 2nd century CE. Aphesis means "releasing" or "letting go" and refers to the unfolding of life periods through the zodiac signs.
Zodiacal Releasing begins from one of two fundamental lots (Arabic parts):
Each sign's duration is determined by its traditional ruler's "lesser years." The total cycle is 211 years:
Zodiacal Releasing has a multi-layered structure. L1 (major period) lasts for each sign's designated number of years. L2 (sub-period) proportionally divides L1 into 12 signs starting from the same sign. This structure can be deepened to L3 and L4 levels, enabling precise timing down to months and days.
Periods where the L2 sign is in an "angular" position relative to L1 are of special significance. When the L2 sign is the 1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th from L1, it is a Peak Period. During peak periods, notable events and developments occur in the areas represented by the relevant lot.
When a sub-period reaches the sign where the starting lot is located, "Loosing of the Bond" (LB) is triggered. This signifies a shift in the period's energy and a new beginning. LB moments can indicate important turning points in life.
Zodiacal Releasing yields the strongest results when used alongside other timing techniques such as annual profections, firdaria, and decennials. When multiple techniques point to the same period, it confirms the significance of that time.