Hints!

Muahahahahaha!

Michael C. has entrusted me with the secret number of the contest described in this blog post.
Jason and I know the secret number, and it is within my power to offer hints! He didn’t tell me I couldn’t, so I totally can. I thought about selling the hints, but that just felt a little slimy, so… I’ll just give them away. This way MY LOYAL BLOG READERS have an advantage.
Hint The FIRST:
It is a degree found within the first three houses of an equal-house-based astrological chart.
Hint the SECOND:
It is less than twice my age.
Hint the THIRD:
Two beetles and a goat, or half a mantis.
Now, on to the post and to VICTORY!