How the Model Works
The Holistic Universe Model explains Earth’s precession, obliquity, eccentricity, and day/year lengths through a single unified framework: two counter-rotating control points.
The Problem
Current astronomical models treat these phenomena as separate:
| Phenomenon | Standard Explanation |
|---|---|
| Axial precession (~25,772 years) | Gravitational torque from Sun and Moon |
| Obliquity variation (22°-24.5°) | Planetary gravitational perturbations |
| Eccentricity cycles (~100k/400k years) | Jupiter-Saturn resonance |
| Day/year length changes | Tidal friction, core-mantle coupling |
These explanations are independent and don’t connect to each other. The Holistic Universe Model proposes they’re all manifestations of two underlying motions.
The Core Idea
All observable precession phenomena emerge from two counter-rotating motions:
| Motion | Direction | Period | What It Creates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth around EARTH-WOBBLE-CENTER | Clockwise | ~25,684 years | Axial precession |
| PERIHELION-OF-EARTH around Sun | Counter-clockwise | ~111,296 years | Inclination precession |
Because they rotate in opposite directions, they meet every ~20,868 years, creating the perihelion precession cycle.
The Two Control Points
Important: EARTH-WOBBLE-CENTER and PERIHELION-OF-EARTH are mathematical constructs - reference points that make the model work. They are not physical objects you could visit.
1. EARTH-WOBBLE-CENTER
The EARTH-WOBBLE-CENTER is the point around which Earth’s axis appears to trace a circle over time (the “wobble” of axial precession).
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Near Earth, between Earth and the Sun |
| Distance from Earth | ~214,000 km (about half the Moon’s distance) |
| Earth’s orbital direction | Clockwise (as seen from north) |
| Orbital period | ~25,684 years (mean) |
What it represents: In the standard model, Earth’s axis wobbles due to gravitational torque. In this model, that same wobble is represented as Earth orbiting a fixed point. The motion is identical - only the mathematical representation differs.
2. PERIHELION-OF-EARTH
The PERIHELION-OF-EARTH marks the direction of Earth’s closest approach to the Sun. This point slowly rotates around the Sun.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Near the Sun, at ~2.5 million km distance |
| Distance from Sun | ~2,500,000 km (0.0167 AU = eccentricity) |
| Orbital direction | Counter-clockwise (as seen from north) |
| Orbital period | ~111,296 years (mean) |
What it represents: Perihelion currently occurs around January 3rd. In about 10,000 years, it will occur in July. The PERIHELION-OF-EARTH tracks this slow rotation of the perihelion point around the Sun.
How the Motions Interact
The Meeting Frequency
Since the two motions rotate in opposite directions, they meet more frequently than either cycle alone:
Earth completes 1 orbit around EARTH-WOBBLE-CENTER: 25,684 years
PERIHELION-OF-EARTH completes 1 orbit around Sun: 111,296 years
Meeting frequency = 1/25,684 + 1/111,296 = 1/20,868
They meet every 20,868 years (perihelion precession)The 3:13 Ratio
The ratio of these two periods is remarkably close to 13/3:
111,296 / 25,684 = 4.333... = 13/3Both 3 and 13 are Fibonacci numbers. This means:
- In one Holistic-Year (333,888 years): 13 axial precession cycles
- In one Holistic-Year: 3 inclination precession cycles
- They meet: 16 times (13 + 3 = 16 perihelion precession cycles)
Note: The model observes this Fibonacci ratio empirically but does not claim to explain WHY it exists. See Mathematical Foundations for more details.
What This Model Explains
From just these two counter-rotating motions, the model derives:
| Phenomenon | How It Emerges |
|---|---|
| Axial precession | Earth orbiting EARTH-WOBBLE-CENTER |
| Inclination precession | PERIHELION-OF-EARTH orbiting the Sun |
| Perihelion precession | The meeting frequency of the two motions |
| Obliquity variation | Combined effect of axial and inclination precession |
| Eccentricity variation | Distance between Earth and PERIHELION-OF-EARTH changes as they orbit |
| Day/year length changes | Derived from the precession rates |
The Geo-Heliocentric Perspective
The model is built from Earth’s point of view, but it describes the same physics as the heliocentric model.
| Perspective | What Orbits What |
|---|---|
| Heliocentric | Earth orbits the Sun |
| Geo-heliocentric | Sun orbits PERIHELION-OF-EARTH; Earth orbits EARTH-WOBBLE-CENTER |
| Result | Both produce the same observable motion |
Still Heliocentric
Despite the geo-heliocentric modeling approach, we still live in a heliocentric solar system:
- All planets have PERIHELION-POINTS near the Sun - not just Earth
- All planets have WOBBLE-CENTERS near themselves - not just Earth
- Since these points exist for all planets, the Sun remains the logical center
The 333,888-Year Holistic-Year
All cycles come together in the Holistic-Year of 333,888 years:
| Cycle | Duration | Cycles per Holistic-Year |
|---|---|---|
| Axial Precession | 25,683.69 years | 13 |
| Inclination Precession | 111,296 years | 3 |
| Obliquity Cycle | 41,736 years | 8 |
| Perihelion Precession | 20,868 years | 16 |
After 333,888 years, all cycles return to their starting positions.
Summary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the two control points? | EARTH-WOBBLE-CENTER (Earth orbits it) and PERIHELION-OF-EARTH (orbits the Sun) |
| Are they real objects? | No - mathematical constructs representing precession |
| Why do they matter? | They unify all precession phenomena into one framework |
| What’s the Holistic-Year? | 333,888 years - when all cycles realign |
| How is this different from standard theory? | Treats precession phenomena as connected, not independent |
Next Steps
Explore each phenomenon in detail:
- Precession - Axial, inclination, and perihelion precession explained
- Obliquity - How axial tilt varies between 22° and 24.5°
- Eccentricity - The 20,868-year eccentricity cycle
- Days & Years - How precession affects time measurements
For scientists and researchers: See Mathematical Foundations for derivations, data sources, methodology, quantitative comparisons with established models, and testable predictions.