What is the Part of Fortune?

The Part of Fortune is a sensitive point in the chart derived from the positions of the SUN, MOON, and ASCENDANT. The Part of Fortune is one of many such 'parts' or points but the most widely used of the group. Astrologers refer to such 'parts' as Arabic Parts. These parts were developed during the Middle Ages in Arabia. All of the Arabic Parts express the relationships of both distance and direction between other sensitive points in the chart and each is derived from three points in a horoscope.

The Part of Fortune is considered to be a most beneficial point in the chart. If you have a copy of your natal chart, the Part of Fortune looks like a circle with an "x" in it. The house in which it is positioned is said to represent the area in which our endeavors are most likely to be auspicious. These are usually endeavors that we are naturally drawn to without really understanding why. The sign that the Part of Fortune is in indicates the best approach to those endeavors as indicated by the house location. The sign where our natal Part of Fortune is placed represents traits that, if developed, bring us benefits and/or happiness. The key to accessing the Part of Fortune, is best said in one word: cultivation. We must cultivate the traits and learn about the affairs of the house that the Part of Fortune falls in to access its benefits.

The Part of Fortune is not only in a particular sign and house in the horoscope, it can also form angular relationships with (or aspect) other planets and points in the chart. These linkages provide information about how to cultivate the Part of Fortune. In addition, you are likely to have a strong reaction to someone who's own natal planets make contact with the Part of Fortune in your chart. Additionally, the Part of Fortune is sensitive to transits and progressions.

IMPORTANT: Please keep in mind that the Part of Fortune is just one factor comprising the whole of any birth chart. ..its symbolism must be combined with all of the other factors in the birth chart.

Part of Fortune in Signs:
Part of Fortune in Houses:

(POF) In Aries
Cultivate courage, inspiration and patience. You have an abundance of energy and need outlets of activity--focus your energy and you self-determine your life! Your joy is found in courageously taking up challenges and leaping over obstacles. Your gifts are a keen focus and the ability to see your direction clearly. Trust your intuition.

(POF) 12th House (Intercepted)
Your joy is derived from a loving relationship with your inner self and experiencing unity with All. You need periods of solitude and a sanctuary that you can call your own. You might have a strong affinity with music. Cultivate compassion and forgiveness. Your great fortune is in the realization that wherever you are, you are always home and perfectly safe.

Also: Dispositor (Ruler) of Part of Fortune is located in the 5th, receiving a loose trine aspect from the ruler of Mars.

Yes there is, ME .. For your Part of Fortune calculation, you can go to: http://www.astrotheme.fr/en/offres_theme_natal.php<BR>
Then when your chart comes up, just hover your mouse over the POF symbol "x".

In Gemini
Your joy is found in indulging your curiosity. Have fun with life, let it WOW you on a regular basis. Cultivate versatility, flexibility and freedom of movement. Cultivate your unique sense of humor. Live fully in the moment, unrestrained by the judgments of your mind.

6th House
Your joy is derived from the efficient use of your time and energy. You're happiest when everything is in order: the bills are paid on time, the garbage is taken out, and the dishes are clean. Cultivate discrimination and a service-orientation. You may experience fortune in finding meaningful work or experiencing good physical health throughout your life.

cusping off of the 5th house.....real close too! so i will include this too
5th House
Your joy is in your personal creations--all that is created is an outgrowth of your awareness of self.?Your gift is the ability to manifest your dreams.? You've heard the saying, be careful what you wish for?? It applies to you.? Cultivate all forms of your unique creative self-expression.? Your fortune will come from putting your energy into that which makes your heart dance.

Hey Mystic would love to check mine but that site you listed doesn't appear to cater for us Brits lol. 😛

Any other site that would show me it? I checked the one www.astro.com gave me but there's no point of fortune noted anywhere on it.

hey, no problem at all Thetis; i'll look into it further for you, see what i can find. 🙂

POF in signs & houses @ http://members.aol.com/terriastro/fortune.htm<BR>
Also: through the signs only @ http://www.astrologybyeternite.com/Fortune.html<BR>
You can try these sites, Thetis. The first one is the very same info, as the one i listed in my first post, but from a different source. If you need to know what sign your POF is in first, you can check it out astrotheme.com

Hope it all works this time! 🙂

This was very interesting, Mystic! Thanks for posting. Never heard of this before.

Thanks Mystic! It says mine is in Virgo lol, not sure what house it falls under though!

You're very welcome SS and Thetis.. 🙂

You're welcome Thetis, s* Just look for an x symbol inside a circle.

Astrotheme.com is another good one.

thanks for posting mystic, i have always wondered what the part of fortune was there for!

my POF is in virgo 8th house

but there are no lines joining it to any of my other planets!

does that mean i am unfortunate? lol