In this 3rd part a working model is presented which allows the Gauquelin data to be contextualised within soli-lunar influence and some preliminary tests are carried out. The advantages of doing this are that existing scientific knowledge can be brought to bear, and that they can be seen in relation to the sun, moon and earth in classical astrological thinking. A combination of three factors is shown to enhance the strength of the Gauquelin Effect, and is thus implicated in its generation.

The full version of an article by Garth Allen published in American Astrology, July, 1968 discusses and presents the findings of these researchers. In this summary of the article, detailes are presented of research showing a remarkable correlation between the phases of the moon and rainfall in the United States, covering the period from 1900 to 1949. (See also “Harmonic Analsyis” a comment by John Addey, Correlation 2 Winter 1968-1969 pp 7-8)

Acute poisoning is unusual among diseases in having an extremely short incubation period: patients or their relatives seek medical advice usually on the samae day that the poison has been taken, and the time of poisoning can be established easily. In India, the day of full moon, when the earth lies between the sun and the moon, is called “purnima”. The relative position of the sun and moon on this day are such that their gravitational forces on the earth act almost in a straight line, causing higher tides. Water conbstitutes 50-60% of the body weight of humans. Possibly, as with sea water, body water might also generate some sort of tidal wave that increases on purnima days. These “human tidal waves” might cause physical, physiological, or biochemical changes in the body. The brain might also be affected by the process. As well as other factors that influence an individual to take poison, this phenomenon might affect the incidence of poisoning on purnima days. We undertook a study to investigate this.

Success and failure of IVF oucome is examined for association with astrological indicators. A case study is presented of a woman who experienced two failed attempts and a subsequent successful one. Saturn’s association with failed attempts is discussed together with the association of Venus, Jupiter and the Moon with success. Brief discussion of other astrological techniques associated with successful conception is presented.

Point by point discussion of various terms in astrology. What do they mean in terms of “scientific astrology”? Clarity of definition may help in developing better research strategies.

Since 1963, sections on astrology and astronomy have appeared regularly in the Index Medicus, a catalogue of periodical literature compiled annually by the American Medical Associaton (until 1964) and the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare. A list is presented of all titles under “Astrology” from 1963 to May 1969. Titles under “Astronomy” have also been included, except for articles on telescope optics and similar matters not related to astrology.

Data of 7 charts is presented and thoughts on the phenomenon that the Moon/Saturn midpoint appears in 6, are invited.

The findings presented are taken from an intensive study of 10 cases of severe cerebral palsy (study in progress at time of publication). The summary emphasises the extreme importance of considering mid-points together with degree areas.

This is a report of a paper published in The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (1967 Vol. 98 p 1002) on an analysis by Dr. Walter Menaker of patterns of births in New York City between January 3rd 1961 and the end of 1963(n = approx 250,000 births). 1.01% more births occured during the half cycle centred on the Full Moon.

The grasshopper cycle is discussed along with other 9 yr cycle phenomena, e.g. business failures and stock prices, number of years between especially thick tree rings in California, and thick deposits of mud laid down in lake bottoms in the Pleistocene and pre=Pleistocene epochs. The article emphasises the importance of understanding the diverse areas that are subject to cyclical patterns.