Calculation differences from the Bonatti/Lehman method - the Sun and Moon can be Hyleg only if they have a ruler (domicile, exaltation, triplicity or term) making an aspect to them. In the Bonatti/Lehman method (above), they can still be Hyleg even without any such aspect existing.

This calculation uses rulerships and all other options specified in the 2nd definition in the HYLEG.ALM file - these may be edited by the user, but by default they are the same as above.

1.Check if Sun is in 1st, 10th or 11th houses (apply house cusp offsets specified in HYLEG.ALM). If so, then check if any of the 5 rulers of the Sun's position are forming an aspect to the Sun. Check each of the following rulers which have a non-zero score in HYLEG.ALM: Domicile ruler, Exaltation, Triplicity in Sect, Triplicity out of Sect, Triplicity participating, Term, Face. (By default, face is not included because it has a zero score. The user may include it by assigning face a non-zero score). If any one or more make an aspect (according to aspects and orbs specified within HYLEG.ASP), then the Sun is the Hyleg. If not, go to next step.

2.Check if Sun is in 7th, 8th or 9th house, and is also in a masculine sign. If so, then check for aspecting rulers of the Sun's position as described in step 1. If any make an aspect, then the Sun is the Hyleg. If not go to the next step.

3.Check if Moon is in a feminine sign and not in a cadent house. If so, then check for aspecting rulers of the Moon's position as described in step 1. If any make an aspect, then the Moon is the Hyleg. If not go to the next step.

All remaining steps from 4 to 10 are identical to the previous definition.

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