

A dictionary of Western Astrology terminology authored by "A Study of Astrology."

Index of Terms

(Within E-Book each term is clickable to bring you straight to desired term.)

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1st House

1st Quadrant

2nd House

2nd Quadrant

3rd House

3rd Quadrant

4th House

4th Quadrant

5th House

6th House

7th House

8th House

9th House

10th House

11th House

12th House

A

Above the Earth

Accidental Dignity

Accidental House Ruler

Adverse Aspect

Affliction

Age Harmonics

Air

Air Element

Air Signs

Akasha

Akashic Record

Anaretic Degree

Angle

Apparent Motion

Applying

Aquarius Age

Arabic Parts

Aries Point

Ascending Node

Aspect Configuration

Astroanalyst

Astrologer

Astrological Age

Astrology

Astrology Gem Stones

Average Daily Motion

Aversion

B

Benefic

Besieged

Bi Quintile

Bicorporeal Signs

Birth Chart

Birth Time

Black Moon Lilith

Boomerang

C

Cadent

Campanus House System

Cardinal

Cardinal Grand Cross

Cardinal Houses

Cataclysmic Planet

Cazimi

Celestial Body

Celestial Equator

Celestial Poles

Ceres

Chart Ruler

Chiron

Chronocrator

Combustion

Composite Chart

Concordant

Conjunction

Consciousness

Constellation

Contra Parallel

Corporeal Conjunction

Co-Ruler

Critical Degrees

Culmination

Cusp

Cycle

D

Dark Side of a House

Davison Chart

Davison Relationship Chart

Debilitation

Decanate

Decans

Decile

Declination

Delineation

Derivative Houses

Descendant

Descending Node

Detriment

Dignified

Direct

Dispositor

Diurnal

Diurnal Planets

Domicile

Draconic Chart

Duad

E

Earth Element

Earth Signs

Earth Triplicity

East Point

Eastern Hemisphere

Eclipse

Ecliptic

Elements

Elevated

Elongation

Ephemeris

Equal House System

Eros

Event Oriented Astrology

Exact Aspect

Exaltation

Exalted

F

Fall

Falling Amiss

Fatalism

Feminine Signs

Final Dispositor

Finger of God

Fire Element

Fire Signs

Fire Triplicity

Fixed Signs

Fixed Stars

Fixed Zodiac

Forecast

Four Cardinal Points

Full Moon

G

Galactic Center

Genethlialogy

Glyph

Grand Conjunction

Grand Trine

H

Hard Aspects

Harmonic Aspects

Harmonic Chart

Harmonious Aspects

Heliocentric

Hellenistic Astrology

Higher Octave

Horary

Horoscope

Hour Maker

House

House Division

House System

I

Immersion

Imum Coeli

Inception Chart

Inconjunct

Ingress

Inner Planets

Intercepted Planet

Interception

J

Juno

Jupiter

Jyotish

K

Karma

Katarche

Keplerian Aspects

Kite Formation

Koch House System

L

Lights

Lilith

Lord

Lots

Luminary

Luna

Lunacy

Lunar Eclipse

Lunar Return

Lunation

M

Major Aspect

Malefic

Malefic Planet

Mars

Masculine Signs

Mean Planetary Motion

Medical Astrology

Mercury Retrograde

Meridian

Meridian House System

Minor Aspects

Minor House

Minute

Modern Rulerships

Moon

Moon Ruler

Mutable Signs

Mute Signs

Mutual Disposition

Mystic Rectangle

N

Nadir

Natal Astrology

Natal Chart

Native

Natural House

Natural House Ruler

Neptune

New Moon

Nocturnal

Nocturnal Planets

Nodes

North Node

Northern Hemisphere

Novile

O

Occult Knowledge

Octile

Opposition

Orb

Orb Range

Orbit

Out of Sign Aspect

Outer Planets

P

Pallas

Parallel

Part of Fortune

Partile

Perigee

Persona Chart

Placidus House System

Planet

Planetary Return

Pluto

Porphyry House System

Postnatal Eclipse

Precession of the Equinoxes

Prenatal Solar Eclipse

Prime Vertical

Progressed Chart

Progressed Planet

Progressed Planet Times

Ptolemaic Aspects

Ptolemys Five-Degree Rule

Q

Quadrant

Quadruplicity

Quality

Querent

Quincunx

Quintile

R

Radical Chart

Radix

Rays

Rectification

Rectify

Regiomontanus House System

Relationship Astrology

Relative Houses

Retrograde

Rising Planet

Rising Sign

Rolling Conjunction

Ruler of the Chart

Rulership

S

Sabian Symbols

Satellite

Saturn

Saturn Return

Second

Secondary Progressions

Semi-Sextile

Semi-Square

Separation

Sesqui-Quadrate Aspect

Sextile

Shadow Period

Shadow Planet

Sidereal House System

Sidereal Zodiac

Sign

Sign Element

Sign Gender

Sign Motto's

Singleton

Sister Signs

Solar Arc

Solar Chart

Solar Chart House System

Solar Return

Solar Return Chart

Solstice

South Node

Southern Hemisphere

Splash Chart

Splay Chart

Square

Star of David

Station

Stationary

Stationary Direct

Stationary Retrograde

Stellium

Succedent House

Summer Solstice

Sun

Sun Ruler

Sun Sign

Synthesis

T

Temporal Houses

Terminal Houses

Tertiary Progression

Time Lord

Traditional Astrology

Traditional Rulerships

Transit

Transit Planet through the Signs

Translation of Light

Trans-Neptunian

Trine

Triplicity

Tropical Zodiac

T-Square

U

Unafflicted

Unaspected

Under the Beams

Uranus

V

Venus

Vernal Equinox

Vertex

Vesta

Visible Planets

Vocational Astrology

Void of Course

W

Waning Moon

Water Element

Water Signs

Waxing Moon

Well Aspected

Western Hemisphere

Whole Signs House System

Winter Solstice

Y

Yang

Yin

Z

Zenith

Zodiac

Zodiacal Aspects

Zodiacal Order

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1st House

Ruler Aries

Polarity Masculine

Mode: Cardinal

Expression: Angular

The 1st house is the gateway to how others see us. It represents the self on the physical plane and our physical vitality. It is the first of four angular houses that ground a soul to the world. The first house controls our appearance as well as how the rest world sees our individuality in this life.

1st House Keywords:

Self Expression

Behavior

Attitude in Life

Mannerisms

Persona to face the world

Self Awareness

Self Image

The Early Years of Life

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1st Quadrant

The 1st Quadrant of a horoscope chart consists of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd houses. The first quadrant rules over the houses that involve the identity of self after incarnation into the world. In this quadrant a person is developing who they are and areas of life/things they value. There is also a need to to amass information and explore the immediate environment around them. It is best known as the initiative quadrant; where action is taken to establish one's own presence on Earth.

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2nd House

Ruler: Taurus

Polarity: Female

Mode: Fixed

Expression: Succedent

The 2nd house rules over the financial life, how money is acquired and spent. This house is controlled by Venus and showcases the value placed on things. Resources in life and how they support an individual.

This house also shows work that brings money and resources. The 2nd house placement also covers family and close personal friends. Also activities that give pleasure and social well being are seen from the second house. Physically this house rules over speech and enjoyment of the world around us through the senses.

2nd House Key Words:

Personal Value System

Self Worth

Personal Security

Money Spent

Money Gained

Wealth Generated

Possessions

Business

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2nd Quadrant

The 2nd Quadrant of a horoscope chart consists of the 4th, 5th and 6th houses. The second quadrant rules over the houses involving developing whom a person is. Past the 1st house of "identify" we come to the place a person begins expressing their values and branching out to other people. Expression starts with the 4th house of family and emotional grounds. Then we move to the 5th house of creativity, fun and self expression. The last part of the 2nd quadrant is the 6th house of routine, work and health.

Through the 2nd quadrant a person is beginning themes of integrating others and relationships into their life. By developing the sense of emotional security through the 4th house there is an understanding of "needs" to feel fulfilled and nurtured. After the 4th we go into the 5th house and carry personal needs into developing romance, love and children. Through children and a partner there is emotional fulfillment of being nurtured and giving nurturing; a basic need for emotional fulfillment.

After a basic emotional premise is established the 6th house and final area of the 2nd quadrant comes to focus. Now there is a reason to work and build routine so one can support the constant need for security and what is identified as important. Through work and routine recognition and money is gained to support what is valued to keep a person emotional secure. The 6th house also brings an interest in small animals and pets into life to build new ways of relationships outside people. The 6th House also marks the beginning of work related relationships with co-workers and even employees if a person found their own business ventures.

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3rd House

Ruler: Gemini, Virgo

Polarity: Masculine

Mode: Mutable

Expression: Cadent

The third house rules over communication, Both Verbal and Written. Intelligence is seen from this house, as is learning. How learning is achieved comes from the sign on the cusp of the third. What is learned and how one thinks because of information amassed comes from the 3rd house.

Conscious quality thoughts are born and given the energy to be expressed in the 3rd house. How one share's and communicate what is learned is given energy here. The curiosity a person comes from the sign on the cusp of the 3rd.

The 3rd house also rules the close environment, short distance travel, and relationships with brothers and sisters. This house is about how one lives, learns and interacts intellectually within the constructs of their community.

3rd House Keywords :

Community and Surrounding Environment

Short Distance Travel and trips

Early Educational Studies

The Lower Mind Aspects

Communication

Speaking

Writing

Gathering Information

Media

Cell Phones

E-mails

Letters

Cars and Deliveries

The Postal Service

Siblings

Blood relatives

Neighbors

Everyday Relationships

Self Promotion

Marketing

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3rd Quadrant

The 3rd Quadrant of a horoscope chart consists of the 7th, 8th and 9th houses. This quadrant is about moving outside the realm of "self" and officially shifting to a focus on others with the 7th house. The 3rd quadrant's start with the 7th house rules over committed partnerships and moving beyond just romance, fun and casual dating. Best friends are made, business partnerships are formed and marriage partners are pursued; all simply because there is an understanding of self and what is needed from others.

Moving to the 8th house relationships are starting to serve a purpose, including intimacy, sharing resources and bonding on a soul level. Investments are made with assets in hopes of generating more income. There is a deeper need to understand life when traversing the Succedant house in the 3rd quadrant as well. Life and Death is seen from this house; where a person begins to come to term with a legacy they build and need to leave behind for others.

The final part of the 3rd quadrant, the 9th house, rules over assimilating ideas into larger beliefs. This is a place we come from understanding all of the knowledge we have amassed up to a point and what we do with it. Ideas gathered are pierced together to form belief systems and complex thoughts. Higher education pursuits are taken to satisfy a larger curiosity.

Once information is amassed it may be put into action to share with the world through publishing and teaching. Educating and giving back to the masses comes natural to the 9th house. It is the house where not only thoughts are formed but beliefs like spirituality and religious followings are developed. Morals beliefs are a product of assimilating ideas and we develop laws and codes to live by. There is also a need to reach beyond just out intellectual bounds but also to people outside local areas to enlighten us.

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4th House

Ruler: Moon

Polarity: Feminine

Mode: Cardinal

Expression: Angular

The fourth house represents the roots and home. Where we find emotional security and comfort. Traditional values come from this position. The upbringing, family lineage, and a person's main nurturing source is seen from this position. Traditionally it is the mother, but the father can be too if he was dominant in raising.

Psychological make up, Sentimental experience, and hereditary life comes from the 4th house. The 4th House is a sum of attachments to the past and how they influence us. Also seen from here can be the spiritual up bringing from the family.

It rules how we react as well as how one reflects on the past. Often here the subconscious is developed through years of experiences that build an emotional foundation. Thus the 4th house can and usually is very private and personal place. It is a place of memories and nurturing experiences that gives life to the emotional nature of a person.

The 4th house is also known as the nadir and it is one of four angular houses that represent self on the physical plane. Key elements from early up bringing as well as how comfort comes in later years are 4th house traits. Where comfort comes from is key here. The 4th house cusp sign shows the environment someone may be most fulfilled in.

4th House Key Words :

The Mother or Nurturing Parent

The Home

Early Upbringing Foundation

Emotional Security

Family Relationships

Family Traditions

Birth Culture and Origins

The Birth Homeland

The Later Years of Life

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4th Quadrant

The 4th Quadrant of a horoscope chart consists of the 10th, 11th and 12th houses. This quadrant is about giving back and what a person has to offer society. It's about taking what a person is on the individual level and finding a place for it in the world. It's about learning how to reach outside oneself and come to offer another; whether for personal gain or spiritual.

At the beginning of the 4th quadrant is the 10th house; the area of taking responsibility and realizing ambition. There is an inherent need to give to the world here for personal gain. A person moves away from their early life upbringing to pursue who they want to be in the world. Seeking status and recognition for who they and want to be is the key.

In the succedant house, located in the middle of the 4th quadrant, the 11th house opens oneself up to community. It is the place where individual hobbies, talents and forms of creativity are brought to society through innovation. The 11th house shows how we understand ourselves through the 5th house, and how we take that knowledge of ourselves to make friends and find like minded groups.

This brings the final place of the 4th quadrant, the 12th house. The house of endings and well know for where we "give ourselves away." It is where a person works from behind the scenes in life when alone. It shows the traits and features that come out in solitude as opposed to the day to day life. The 12th place wraps up the circle of the horoscope through meditation and understanding we are all one. It is where life's purpose is found through dissolving the sense of self and selflessly giving back.

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5th House

Ruler: Sun

Polarity: Masculine

Mode: Fixed

Expression: Succudent

The fifth house represents individualistic creative self expression. This is the place where a person beings to shine on an individual level. It is where creativeness begins to take place in life. It is the house of drama and art; reaching out and giving colors to ideas. Acting, music, theater and illustrations are examples of the 5th house creativity in motion.

Ways of having fun and hobbies are seen through the 5th house too. What is done in relaxation and leisure time and where pleasure is found. Sports are also seen from the 5th house as they are a form of personal self expression.

The 5th house is also tied to romance, love affairs and casual dating side of life. It is where the concept of partnering for fun and personal pleasure is found. This house rules over casual sex and the enjoyment of it for casual and fun personal type needs.

Born from sex and love affairs leads to children which is a main embodiment of the 5th house. A person's attachment to children, their attitude and relationship with children are seen here. The potential for their own children, how many, the traits and personalities are even ruled by and seen from this house.

The 5th house also rules over speculative activities. Gambling and taking chances are activities born this house. A persons risk taking desire and areas they will take risks can be taken from the qualities of this house in a personal horoscope.

5th House Key Words:

Creative Self Expression

Fun

Hobbies

Leisure Time

Romance

Dating

Love affairs

Children

Sports

Speculation

Risk Taking

Gambling

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6th House

Ruler: Mercury

Polarity: Feminine

Mode: Mutable

Expression: Cadent

The sixth house of the horoscope is the final in the northern hemisphere; the last house ruling over the personal identity. This is the house where personal routine is developed. What is embodied in the everyday life in an ongoing manner comes to focus.

The 6th house rules the personal tasks and daily work which one does. It is the house of service where employment is found, the skills a person begins to accel at, and the services they can offer others. It is the house of the co-workers that a person joins with in tasks. If they are self employed or own their own enterprise, is the also known as the house of employees one has.

The 6th house also rules over the physical and mental health. Potential disease a person faces can be seen in this house. This house can also give birth to the approach to fitness and taking care of the physical body. It can show what kind of exercise someone likes and the approach to being healthy in general. The sixth house is also the home is small animals and pets.

6th House Key Words:

Daily Work

Everyday routine

Daily Tasks

Employment

Co-Workers

Services Performed

Obligations

Skills

Health

Fitness

Diseases

Animals

Pets

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7th House

Ruler: Venus

Polarity: Masculine

Mode: Cardinal

Expression: Angular

The 7th house is the first house entering into the southern (upper half) hemisphere of the chart. It is the beginning of integrating the self (seen from houses 1-6) towards the rest of the world. It is an angular house and rules the starting of partnerships as a person begins the journey of reaching outside oneself.

Since Venus rules the 7th house and contains Libra influence it is a place of harmony and balance. Arbitration and finding balance is a key trait; Which is found through others. In the 7th house one finds their "shadow self" or the side of themselves that is furthest from their outward behavior (1st house, Ascendant) The partners seen through the 7th house embody the shadow traits opposite the rising sign; like a puzzle completing the individual. These partners with opposite viewpoints help bring perspective, but can also bring hardships.

Of the good side the actual partnerships can range from Marriage, business partnership to even best friends. In the most difficult of cases they can be open enemies; which the 7th house rules as well. This house of others can also bring about a person's views on the general public; along with their general interactions with them.

The 7th house also governs all area's of "fairness and equality.) Naturally seen are agreements in which two sides come to a conclusion or find balance. In this way we see the 7th house ruling over contracts, negotiation, lawsuits and arbitration practices.

7th House Key Words:

Partners

Business Partners

Marriage Partners

Contracts

Negotiations

Lawsuits

Open Enemies

Interactions with General Public

Views on General Public

The Grand Parents

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8th House

Ruler: Pluto (Mars co-Ruler, Classical)

Polarity: Feminine

Mode: Fixed

Expression: Succedant

Traditionally ruled by Scorpio; The 8th house of the horoscope may be among the darkest and deepest. It is an entry way into the areas of life that are not seen at the surface in life. This house rules over over digging deep into the ground and getting to the bottom of things. It is well known for research, surgery, secrets (personal) and things buried underground. This is an investigative house; one ruling over detective work and police matters.

The 8th house shows what brings peak emotional experiences and what regenerates someone at the core. This is also the house of sudden ups and downs and emergencies. Sex and intimacy and a desire to merge with a partner is at home in the 8th house. Others resources in general come from here including the spouse's shared money. Inheritances, taxes, loans and debt are resources that tie with others in this house.

Being known for dark and hidden matters the 8th house has natural ownership of metaphysical matters. Occult secrets are at home in the 8th house of the horoscope. Astrology, tarot, reiki healing and interest in gem stone and crystal healing are all ruled by this house. Psychological and understanding motivations of others are seen here as well.

The 8th house is known as the house of death, but more so in the meta physical sense. Things go to die in this house but they are given life through rebirth. Chronic diseases from which there are no cure come from the the 8th house. The potential conditions surrounding death and the legacy left behind after life come from here as well.

8th House Key Words:

Death

Rebirth

Transformation

Regeneration

Psychology

Occult

Metaphysics

Surgery

Chronic Diseases

Things hidden underground

Personal Secrets

Shared Resources

Spouse's Resources

Taxes

Inheritances

Legacy

Peak Emotional Experiences

Intimacy

Sexuality

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9th House

Ruler: Jupiter

Polarity: Masculine

Mode: Mutable

Expression: Cadent

The 9th house of the horoscope is naturally ruled by Jupiter and Sagittarius. It pertains to all that is of higher abstract thought. This house rules over expansive ideas and visions and the wisdom and understanding associated with it. Higher education is seen with this house as is teaching information of these higher informed subjects once learned. Publishing the matters of this information is possible as well.

Personal belief systems are formed in this area of the horoscope due to the complex assimilation of ideas. Philosophical views, law, moralities, religious beliefs and spiritual matters are seen here as well. Ceremonies, rituals and even marriage are 9th house matters as they deal with religion and law. Sports, especially those of endurance, finds a home in this area of the horoscope.

Being opposite the 3rd house of short distance travel; the 9th house takes a notch furthur and rules long distance affairs. Where traveling outside the bounds of the local community is handled here. Where someone may go, how they treat people in these foreign areas and how someone takes to foreign culture is a 9th house matter. The 9th house of the horoscope also rules over a person's inherited in-laws from marriage.

9th House Key Words:

Higher education

Expansive Ideas and Vison

Teaching of Informed Subjects

Religion

Ceremonies and Ritual

Philosophy

Morality

Personal Belief System

Wisdom and Greater Understanding

Long Distance Travel

Foreign People, Places or Cultures

Publishing

Law

The In-Laws

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10th House

Ruler: Saturn

Polarity: Feminine

Mode: Cardinal

Expression: Angular

The 10th House is highest point in the sky located in the southern hemisphere of the chart. This is the house where "all is on display for the world to see." The 10th house is traditionally ruled by Saturn so all themes of time and authority are present here. Planets and the sign on this house tend to be worked toward in adulthood and take time to properly develop. The 10th house ends to be the image a person wants to be opposite of their early life upbringing of the 4th house.

The 10th house represents the compilation of hardwork and developing into the world. From the 10th Career is developed, as well as reputation and standing in the community. This is the area of chart a person looks for status and recognition for their efforts. Personal achievements and awards are often the result of ambitions worked towards. Planets and the sign on this house cusp tend to show the areas of expertise a person seeks independent authoritative desire towards.

Besides personal matters the 10th house strongly resonates with authority figures in life. The father or dominant parent is affiliated with this house. A persons views on authority figures, how accepting they are of authority and the personal type of authority they are can be shown here. This house also rules over government due impart with its Capricorn influence.

10th House Key Words :

Career

Vocation

Ambitions

Reputation

Recognition

Personal Achievement and Awards

Accolades

Notoriety

Status

Government

Authority Figures

Views of Authority Figures

Father or Dominant Parent

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11th House

Ruler: Uranus (Classical Saturn)

Polarity: Masculine

Mode: Fixed

Expression: Succedant

The 11th house of the horoscope is area that relates to society and the world. This house rules over Science and technology and society in general. In this technological age the 11th house can be perceived as one of the most important houses in the horoscope.

The 11th house being opposite the 5th house of individualistic creative self expression shows where a person takes their 5th house selves into the the world. This house rules over hopes and aspirations. It is how a person works to fit into society and give back out of goodwill to others. In a sense it is about being beyond self and finding a place in the world among people. Here we find innovations and creations to often benefit or "sell" to society."

Since the 11th is the house of others it tends to show the types of friends a person is drawn towards. It can also show the traits of how a person acts as a friend. Found here also is the gravitational pull towards groups efforts. Social networking is naturally seen from this house as it represents putting oneself into society and finding like minded contacts. Through networking of oneself socially we generate an ability to get gains from society.

Often compassion and humanitarian pursuits are affiliated with the 11th house as Building a better society for all mankind is born here. Politics are often attached with the 11th house as it is known for bringing hope to masses of people.

11th House Key Words:

Friends

Types of Friends

How a Person is Perceived as a Friend

Group Involvement

Hopes and Personal Dreams

Aspirations

Humanitarianism

Social Reform

Gains from society

Science and Technology

Social Networking

Innovations

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12th House

Ruler: Neptune (Classical Jupiter)

Polarity: Feminine

Mode: Mutable

Expression: Cadent

The 12th house of the zodiac is the final house in the horoscope and often the hardest to comprehend. It is known as the house of endings and where things come to die. This is the area ruling the subconscious of an individual. From here we see personal restrictions and limitations at the farthest part of horoscope from the Ascendant.

The 12th house rules over things hidden deep down inside or done in privacy away from others. It is the traits that do not show outward and the personal fears contained within. This house shows the way a person acts when they are tired; as well as the traits of the dreams they have when asleep.

Isolation, exile and places of retreat are seen from the 12th house. The 12th rules rules places hidden away from society that many come to fear; Hospitals, Prison, Asylums and Monasteries. It is also known as the house of the self undoing. Issues with grief and sorrow and the sense of fear they may bring can consume the subconscious causing the undoing

The sign on the cusp or planets here can be confused by the Neptunian influence of the 12th house. The 12th house can cause a person to feel lost and struggle to assert the nature of the planet or sign in real life. In the worst of scenarios confusion can cause a sense of "withering away." With it rejection of self and identity problems, depression as well as issues with addictive tendencies. Secrets also reside hidden in the 12th.

The 12th house is known as the house of karmic debts and paying back balance to the universe. This daunting task is often paid through self service and giving compassion freely to others. Volunteering is often seen from the 12th house to accomplish this task.

Where as the opposite house on this axis shows service for personal gain, in the 12th a person is asked to give themselves selflessly for the benefit of others. Compassion is the ultimate goal but not everyone can end with this ultimate self sacrifice. Through this a sense of spirituality is gained. With the house of endings comes merging into something greater when the ego is put to rest for the better of those left behind.

12th House Key Words:

House of Endings

Karmic Debts

Merging Into Something Greater

Spirituality

Compassion

Volunteering and Self Sacrifice

The Self Undoing and Withering Away

Addictions

Grief and Sorrow

Personal Restrictions and Limitations

Isolation

Escapism

Exile

The Subconscious

Sleeping or Meditative Dreams

Places of Retreat

Hidden Places from Society

Hospitals

Prisoners

Monasteries

Secrets kept from Someone

Secret Enemies and Advisories

The Paranormal

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A

Above the Earth

A planet that is in the 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th houses in a birth horoscope. These planets are high in the sky during birth and work more externally into the world as opposed to for self gain.

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Accidental Dignity

A planet in a birth horoscope that is in good standing and favorable status by it's position or aspect it receives. A planet can be dignified accidentally by being in a positive house, being above or below the horizon or being aspected by a benefic planet for example. This term may be subject to an astrologer's point of view in interpretation.

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Accidental House Ruler

A planet that is within the house it actually rules over in the horoscope. It would look like "Ruler of the 1st in the 1st house." It tends to bring great dominance in the personality and bring matters of that house to the forefront.

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Adverse Aspect

Showcasing of a negative aspect between planets that leads to blockages, limited expression or negative outputs of planets in aspect.

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Affliction

A situation that causes issues negative expression for a planet in a birth horoscope. Usually referring to a planet under stress through aspect, debilitation, poor house placement or possibly under stress from a harsh transit.

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Age Harmonics

The study of using Harmonic charts to try and determine the importance of specific years of a person's life. Requires accurate birth time and date. The number of the Harmonic chart tries into the subsequent year of life.

It is said a person must add up the date of their birth to find out which chart resonates strongest in the personality.

This is a table of ages and the harmonic chart number used for the age of the person in Age Harmonics

Age 1: Conjunctions

Age 2: Opposition

Age 3: Trine

Age 4: Square

Age 5: Quintile

Age 6: Sextile

Age 7: Septile

Age 8: Semi-Square

Age 9: Novile

Age 10: Decile

Age 11: Undecile

Age 12: Semi-Sextile

Age 13: Repeat, starting over with conjunctions and continue cycle.

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Air

One of the four elements in Astrology that represents intellect, logic and communication. The air signs are Gemini, Libra and Aquarius.

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Air Element

Air expresses in a masculine, extroverted and intellectual way about itself. There is a natural inquisitive side to the element that likes to gain knowledge and be mentally stimulated. Communication is vital to their core as learning can be done through direct contact and asking questions. If not people then books, articles and educational pursuits open the mind. Often a scientific and logical approach is seen with thinking and rationalizing. Often all that is contemplated is organized into well formed opinions that are often abstract. The downside of Air can be seen through being self absorbed, scattered, indecisive, anxious or generally aloof.

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Air Signs

Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. Extroverted signs well known for their intellectual but sometimes detached nature.

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Air Triplicity

One of groups of "four" triplicities (groups of three in the same element) containing the three Air signs of Gemini, Libra and Aquarius.

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Akasha

Spiritually related and mystical "fifth element." This element represents the collective unconscious beyond the physical plane.

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Akashic Record

A library of karmic records which indicate impressions left through experiences by the living. These records are stored on an astral plane beyond the physical and contain feelings, ideas, thoughts and records of events. The Akashic Records are also known as "The Book of Life." Often these records contain hints at past lives which talented mystics or psychics (or even people who can achieve deep meditation) may access.

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Anaretic Degree

The 29th degree of any sign in which a planet occupies. It is considered a fated degree which can bring up trials and tribulations concerning the planet involved. Speculation shows that a planet in this degree may cause issues because of the early life progression of the planet involve. This may cause conflictions within the developing psyche.

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Angle

A term used to describe one of the four major cardinal houses in a birth horoscope. When a planet or asteroid is described as being in an "angle" it is refereed to as being in the 1st, 4th, 7th or 10th house in the chart. Interactions stemming within the main angle houses tend to impact the more focused parts of a person's life (the self, home and family, partnerships and career.)

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Aphelion

The furthest a planet can get in it's orbit around the Sun.

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Apparent Motion

Referring to the observed motion of planets seen from the Earth. The motion, in primitive times, was deceiving because it seemed as if everything revolved around the Earth. Of course in Modern times we now know "apparent motion" it explains how the celestial sky works.

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Applying

Implied when a slower moving planet is moving counter clockwise towards another planet (usually slower) to form an aspect. A more simple way of seeing this scenario is cited in this example:

Mercury (10 degrees) conjunct Saturn (15 degrees) in Leo the 4th house. Mercury is seen on a chart as 5 degrees applying. This shows that Mercury is 5 degrees "younger" or placed earlier in the 4th house, and moving towards Saturn to complete the aspect. Saturn is in a sense "leading the way"

Applying aspects are traditionally thought to be more powerful in expression since the "young" planet is being led (by wisdom) to the slower planet it's catching up with. Since this planet has much to learn, the aspect tends to show more prominently as a karmic lesson in life.

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Aquarius Age

Astrological age in which Aquarius energy influences he development of human history and life on Earth in general. During this time electricity takes the forefront; and with it technological advances. Working for the betterment of society and the world becomes a key focus. The downside is the casting of the importance of individualism.

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Arabic Parts

Mathematically calculated points in a horoscope based on using three points (planets or angles.) The distance in degrees between two planets is calculated and then added (or subtracted) with the degrees of the third planet to form the actual point. Arabic Parts are sensitive areas in a horoscope that show many different outcomes depending on the actual point itself. These points are also known as Lots.

Some of the common type of Arabic Parts:

Lot of Fortune

Lot of Spirit

Lot of Things to Come

Lot of Happiness

Lot of Heaviness

Lot or Poverty and Ordinary Intellect

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Aries Point

The point of the horoscope at at which 0 degrees begins. Also known by "The Vernal Point" it is a critical point in a point chart. In the study of Draconic Astrology, The Aries point is where the entire chart is rotated and reset around. The entire chart is shifted to place 0 degrees Aries at the start of where the ascendant should be; meanwhile all planets, aspects and chart points stay stationary.

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Ascending Node

Another term for the North Node of the Moon.

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Aspect

The defined workings of planet's, asteroids or chart point's that directly interact with one another through mathematical angles to one another. The planets, asteroids or chart point's impact each other's expression; sometimes blending together, working with one another or conflicting each other's natures. Theories exhibited say that aspect's work because of Harmonic frequencies between planets interacting on a vibrational level.

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Aspect Configuration

Multiple planets in a chain aspecting each other in which they work together as a unit. An aspect configuration may include multiple aspects and become chart formations. Often in a chart an aspect configuration may result in a massive amount of sign or house dominance due to the "linked energy" at work.

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Astroanalyst

A person whom uses astrology as a means for psychological understanding.

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Astrologer

A term that implies a person who dedicates their time toward the study of Astrology. There is a basic belief present in the validity of celestial bodies impacting life. The position of stars, planets and asteroids are observed so meanings can be determined of what occurs. These meanings are often presented as "readings or interpretations" to people whom are interested in the effects of Astrology.

The term "Astrologer" is more vast then it originally was in the beginning. Original Astrologers often had to be expert mathematicians with keen observation skills. In present days Computers can calculate chart's and handle scientific notions that used to be very time consuming. This leads Astrologer's to having more time to actively pursue many denominations of Astrology that interest them on a personal level. In present day there are numerous kinds of Astrologer's that grow to specialize in many fields of interpreting Astrology.

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Astrological Age

A period of time referring to when the vernal point in the sidereal zodiac is located in a certain sign. This placement indicates the age of a certain astrological sign. The energy of that sign tends to dictate the course of human development for that time period and the themes going with it. Often the age's can date around 2,100 - 2,200 years. The age's progress through retrograde motion through the signs as opposed to proper Zodiacal order due to the precession of the equinox's.

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Astrology

Astrology is the study the interaction of how planets, asteroids and mathematical points in space come to impact people, places and events in motion. The main study is done by constructing charts that pinpoint mathematical references points of celestial bodies. By observing the points mathematical angles are used to form aspects on a "horoscope" as a way of visually seeing how planets, asteroids and mathematically calculated chart points interact.

On a personal level the energy of how planets and asteroids interact is observed closely to determine the makeup of an individual's personality. The study of occurrences in space can also be observed to determine the personality of a city, town or country (Astrocartography.) In other occurrences events that occur can be seen as influenced by configurations of planets, asteroids and specially calculated mathematical points.

The first in-depth recorded history of Astrology itself dated back to ancient Egyptian and Babylon history. The original origin of Astrology was observed strictly to understanding the seasons for farming and growing food for survival by early civilization. Early Astrologers,By noticing the moons' orbit and location, were able to pinpoint the location of the Sun moving over the course of a year. The celestial sky was used as a map for accurately predicting the best times to grow food, harvest and make the most of attaining survival means.

Over the centuries many civilizations were influenced by one another in building the complexity of Astrology through technological and mathematical advancements. As astrology advanced the complexity of the horoscope was widened leading to many new ways it could be implemented. Beyond observing seasons, as originally implemented, Astrology grew into an art form. Meanings were assigned to planet's and house systems and developed through the ages of human history. This helped link meaning to celestial points in the sky and their impacts on people or events through research and observation. The house system's grew to rule over areas of life which represented the make up of a person's core personality.

Astrology is always involving, never stationary and has survived many ups and downs throughout human history. There are many forms of Astrology in practice today including Western, Astrology, Chinese, Esoteric, Heliocentric, Horary and Medical Astrology. People whom practice the art of Astrology are known (Astrologers) are responsible for using any of the unique systems to interpret birth chart's. Astrology today is strongly implicated for psychological reasons, relationships, money, forecasting the future and understanding the complexities of a life's purpose.

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Astrology Gem Stones

Astrological signs have gemstones that naturally contain the energy traits of that sign. Some believe wearing, carrying or integrating the gem stone into your life can bring that energy into your life more. Utilizing gem stones can be useful to combat periods of bad transits, when lacking a certain sign or element in a birth chart or boosting an "intercepted sign" in a birth chart.

The gem stones affiliated with sign energy is as follows:

Aries: Bloodstone, Amethyst, Emerland, Opal, Diamond, Topaz, Spinel, Magnetite, Jasper, Fire Agate, Citrine, Ruby, Diamond, Pink Touraline, Spinel

Taurus: Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz, Malachite, Tiger's Eye, Rhodonite, Kyanite, Lapis Lazuli, Selenite, Variscite, Aquamatine, Spinel

Gemini: Agate, Sapphire, Moonstone, Alexandrite, Agate, Calcite, Sepentine, Rutilated Quartz, Tiger's eye, Citrine, Dendritic Agate, Apophrllite, Tourmaline, Ulexite, Zolisite, Varicite

Cancer: Pearl, Ruby, Emerald, Moonstone, Brown Spinel, Carnelian, Moss Agate, Fire Agate, Dendritic Agate, Chalcedony, Beryl, Amber

Leo: Oynx, Peridot, Sardonx Jade, Diamond, Amber, Quartz, Red Obsidian, Topaz, Yellow Spinel, Turquoise, Fire Agate, Pink Tourmaline, Tairmar, Pyrolusite, Orange calcite, Danburite, Cat's eye, Tigers Eye

Virgo: Periodot, Sapphire, Carnelian, Zircon, Agate, Sardonyx, Amazonite, Blue Topaz, Moss Agate, Opal, Rubellite, Sodalite, Smithsonite, Okenite, Magnetite, Moonstone, Citrine, Topaz, Purple Obsidian

Libra: Opal, Pink Tourmaline, Jasper, Chrysolite, Sapphire, Chrysolite, Emerald, Lepidolite, Moonstone, Prehnite, Sunstone, Bloodstone, Aventurine, Aquarmarine, Green Tourmaline, Green Spinel, Jade, Lapis Lazili, Kunzite

Scorpio: Peridot, Malachite, Golden Topaz, Citrine, Pearl, Beryl, Labradorite

Sagittarius: Turqouise, Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, Oynx, Citrine

Capricorn: Garnet, Agate, Peridot, Emerald, Ruby

Aquarius: Ametnyst, Garnet, Bloodstone

Pisces: Aquamarine, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Turqoise

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Average Daily Motion

The average distance a planet travels, measured by degrees, in a daily 24 hour period.

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Aversion

Terminology used when two planets provide no major aspects to one another (conjunction, sextile, trine, square or opposition.) Planets in these conditions to one another share a disconnect and fail to use their energies cohesively in a productive manner. Planets in aversion may also be known as inconjunct or Quincunx to each other.

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B

Benefic

Describes the good nature of planets or aspects in positions that bring positive effect. In the past Benefic was a term applied to the most friendly planets in Astrology; Venus and Jupiter. In more modern Astrology the benefic term is more broad and can apply to a planet or aspect operating in "wealth bringing" or beneficial capacity.

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Besieged

A planet that is under stress from hostile planets. Usually the planet is sandwiched between two malefic planets on other side in a stellium situation. Another scenario that may produce this effect is when a planet is close to a malefic planet and makes a strong aspect to another malefic planet. A besieged planet tends to be under "fire" and causes negative results of that planet early in life.

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Bi Quintile

A 144 degree aspect between planets or celestial bodies (Kepler.) This aspect rules over talents, wanting to shine and be perfect above all else as well as bringing the desire to create.

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Bicorporeal Signs

Bicorporeal signs are a simplification group relating to the mutable signs of Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo and Pisces.

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Birth Chart

The Birth chart, also known as natal chart, is a tool showing the locations of celestial bodies in the sky relating to an origin point on planet Earth. Longitude and Latitude entries are combined with a time of birth to paint a map of the celestial sky above the birth place. This map is used by Astrologers and interpreted meanings in various ways that apply to a person, event or personality of a place in question.

Many forms of uses of birth chart's exist and they utilize many different house systems to draw out the celestial sky. The two two major forms of astrology, Western and Vedic (Indian) have entirely different styles of birth charts. Even among major forms of astrology, each within has many different kinds of birth charts for them.

In western the two most well known are Placidus (and deviations of) as well as whole signs. Both birth chart's are created using different mathematical calculations based upon the seasons on Earth to generate the chart. They are displayed on a circular chart to show positions of the celestial sky and aspects between planets and asteroids. Much skepticism can be seen in which "chart system" is the most functional and correct; but many of them have integral results that apply regardless of the variants in calculations.

In Vedic Astrology the sidereal birth chart is used utilizing the constellation's fixed points in the sky to generate their birth charts. Their birth charts are broken into two main forms; A North Indian chart and South Indian chart. Their appearance is drastically different and are utilized to capture a different way of planets interacting with one another. Indian birth charts utilize importance of Nakshatra's (Lunar Mansions) and the Moon's nodes more then Western Astrology. The Chart's also Utilize less planets then Modern accepted, axing off Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.

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Birth Time

The time recorded of the very second a newborn arrives during the birth from leaving the womb. Found on the birth certificate for most people when recorded at time of birth. Sometimes only word of mouth I the way to get the time.

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Black Moon Lilith

The mathematical elliptical orbital point of the Moon that is at the apogee point (furthest) from the Earth. It is said to rule over the dark side of human nature someone exhibits. Black Moon is also well known as "Lilith."

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Boomerang

The chart figuration known as a YOD, or finger of god.

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C

Cadent

Cadent means "the fall or decline" in Latin translation as planets here are in the last sector of the quadrant before the next angular houses begin. The term Cadent represents the 4 houses at the end of a set of angular houses. These houses are the 3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th house and are of a mutable nature. Modern Astrology believe planets that exist in mutable cadent house are weakened because of their mutable nature. In a sense cadent houses make planets "give their power away."

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Campanus House System

Quadrant based House system which is based on space as opposed to time. It is calculated using the prime vertical passing east to west of the Zenith of a specific point on a map. This house system casts 12 houses after the prime vertical is cut into 12 equal parts. The Ascendant begins the 1st house and the midheaven is fixed to the start of the 10th. This house system shares many similarities to Placidus house system in theory.

As with the Placidus house system this chart is best used for psychological understanding purposes. It does contain interceptions as every sign may not rule a house cusp despite the equal division of the chart. Planets may be intercepted and contained within a sign of a house which is said to inhibit their expression outward. Unlike Placcidus this house system can be used all over the earth. It does not have a restriction on the 66th parallel where the houses dissipate and get distorted.

Strengths of the Campanus House System:

  * Ability to accurately explain the psychological complex of a person

  * Intercepted signs and planets tend to explain shortcomings and issues expressing certain traits

  * Intercepted planets have more strength coming out when transit planets or progressions activate them

  * Is usable anywhere on the Earth with no distortion of the house sizes

  * Every major angle starts at a house cusp thereby diffusing any kind of controversy that confuses some astrologers.

  * The midheaven is fixed to the 10th house for easy interpretation of adult life focus

Weaknesses of the Campanus House System:

  * Planetary rulership readings can be off due to sign interceptions

  * Doing transits with this house system can be difficult and sometimes inaccurate more so then other house systems due to uneven house spacing

  * It is more difficult to do mass horoscope readings due to unequal house sizes that are more individualized in this system

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Cardinal

Cardinal is one of the three defined modes in astrology of how a signs basic nature acts. Cardinal is defined in Astrology as a group of basic traits that show in through a quadplicity (group of 4) of signs. The Cardinal signs are Aries, Cancer Libra, and Capricorn and they represent "starting" energies. Usually there is forceful, pushy or ambitious qualities to establish the key areas of life that the sign energies rule.

Each of these signs rule the start of an angular house (1st, 4th, 7th and 10th) and rule over the beginnings of a key quadrant of the Astrology chart.

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Cardinal Grand Cross

A chart pattern in which 4 ( or more planets) are in a grand cross pattern in Cardinal signs. In the grand cross two sets of two planets are in opposition to one another (180 degrees apart.) In the middle of the cross the two sets of oppositions intersect and form 4 squares. This creates a lot of tension and dominance in leadership and identity driven areas of life.

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Cardinal Houses

The 1st, 4th, 7th and 10th houses of the horoscope. They are noted as the "starters" of moving energy in a new quadrant into action. These houses rules over key areas of life include the self, home, partnerships and society/career.

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Cataclysmic Planet

Term referencing Uranus and it's nature; to shake things up and change landscapes.

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Cazimi

A term that refers to the sun being in close conjunction with other planets in a birth chart. The general orb allowed is one degree. In this scenario the sun tends to burn the planet and weaken it's nature.

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Celestial Body

A reference to a planet or asteroid in space, the sky or in an astrology chart. It's reference is a spiritual one in which a soul like presence is assigned to the nature of a planet or asteroid. This is what forms the personality of a planet or asteroid and is used in interpretation in Astrology.

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Celestial Equator

a 90 degree circle that travels around the earth that follows the earth's equator. It differs from the Ecliptic at an angle of roughly 23 and a half degree due to the off-kilter rotation of the Earth on it's axis. This imaginary line around the center of the Earth is the basis of house division for the Regiomontanus House System.

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Celestial Poles

The projection of the earth's North and South poles into the celestial sky above.

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Ceres

Ceres is an asteroid (also classified as dwarf planet) that represents Mother Nature and nurturing. Know as the Great Mother. We see can see the early nurturing we have received as well as how we nurture others through this asteroid. Some modern astrologers consider it the natural ruler of Virgo due it's ties of service and earthly influence (Ceres rules nurturing farms, growing grains.)

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Chart Ruler

The planet that rules the Ascendant of a natal chart. This planet is the first dispositor of the 1st house rising sign. It's house position represents a part of the personality that manifests strongly in a person.

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Chiron

Chiron is the wounded healer in mythology who helps others with wounds despite his own wounding received. In astrology Chrions shows a wounding in an area of life that the Chiron asteroid occupies. This person can feel that the area of life may be foreign to them in someway or received a deep wounding that prohibited them. The wounding itself can be of a number of ways seen by the position of the asteroid. There can be struggles in trying to heal themselves in these matters yet a desire to help others who struggle with these issues.

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Chronocrator

Chronocrator is another term for "time-lord" or referring to a planet that is active during a span of time in Hellenistic astrology. The "time-lord" is most commonly used for periods of one year at a time in practice.

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Combustion

When planets fall within a 8 degree conjunction of the Sun. The Suns rays "burn" the planet and cause malefic results upon the planet is trapped in the heat. The planet's get absorbed by the Ego and lose their power individually. Can occur with a sign conjunction on out of sign when a planet or sun is a the end of a house and making the aspect with the other.

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Composite Chart

A composite chart forms a chart for a relationship between two individual charts and put them natal charts into one working relationship. It is done by forming midpoints between planets and chart points. By doing so a chart of a relationship is formed which can show case major areas of focus of a relationship. This kind of chart is best used with transits and progressions to show the true evolution of a relationship over time if it continues as such.

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Concordant

Signs which share the same planetary Ruler.

Aries and Scorpio share Mars.

Gemini and Virgo share Mercury.

Taurus and Libra share Venus.

Capricorn and Aquarius share Saturn.

Sagittarius and Pisces share Jupiter.

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Conjunction

two planets or celestial bodies in close proximity to each other. Their energies mesh together and tend to work in accordance with what sign they are placed in. Depending on the planets and sighs themselves the planets in conjunction can either be a good team together or a malefic one. If they are out of the sign the aspect is weakened since the planets are working through different energies.

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Consciousness

The energy contained with a person that promotes self awareness when it comes to being alive and how one interacts with the environment. In Astrology a person's consciousness is made up of the Sun and Moon.

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Constellation

A group of fixed stars located in a sector in the sky. In Astrological terms they can be lumped into zodiac signs or lunar mansions as ways to group and identify them.

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Contra Parallel

Planets that share the same degree but opposite in direction in declination

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Corporeal Conjunction

Conjunction occurring in the same sign.

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Co-Ruler

More then one planet being affiliated in a rulership over a certain sign. For example Mars rules Scorpio and Aries, Mercury rules Virgo and Gemini; and Venus rules Taurus and Libra.

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Critical Degrees

The degree point at which the moon crosses from one Lunar Mansion to the next.

Aries – 0, 13, 26

Taurus – 9, 21

Gemini – 4, 17

Cancer – 0, 13, 26

Leo – 9, 21

Virgo – 4, 17

Libra – 0, 13, 26

Scorpio – 9, 21

Sagittarius – 4, 17

Capricorn – 0,13,26

Aquarius – 9, 21

Pisces – 4, 17

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Culmination

The crossing of a planet through transit or progression over the midheaven or "highest point in the sky."

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Cusp

Refers to the line that divides two houses in birth chart. Often 12 "cusps" exist to separate the 12 houses in a chart. The "Cusp" can also be referred to an area where a house begins in which a sign rules the house. For example you may see "Leo on the 5th House Cusp."

Another example of the term cusp implies being born between the area of one sign ends and the next begins. Depending on the Astrologer they may view this as a valid concept or not. Often someone born on the "Cusp" of a sign believes the traits of both signs apply to them. More experienced Astrologers tend to point out everyone is a mix of all of the signs energy and traits in some part of life; thus denoting the cusp idea.

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Cycle

A planet's defined path once around the horoscope.

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D

Dark Side of a House

Term applied to an area at the end of a house in which a planet lies close to the next house. The traits of following house tend to be felt through that planet. For most houses the dark side is the last 2 degrees of a house; for the angular houses it can be as much as 5-6 degrees.

For example a planet (Mars) is 28 degrees in the 2nd house. In this case it will be "conjunct" the 3rd house and show traits as "Mars in the 3rd house."

This theory tends to apply greatly in the Placidus and Koch systems. These rules are the basic corner stone of "Planets at the end of a house should be interpreted as in the next house." which is talked about with these house systems.

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Davison Chart

The Davison chart is refereed to as the "birthday of a relationship. It is calculated by using the midpoint between birthdays (times) and the midpoint between longitude and latitude. By doing so a real life "entity" is created that embodies the relationship as if it were a person. it is read the same way as a regular chart and embodies the charactoristics of where a the two parties in a relationship will put the most effort in together.

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Davison Relationship Chart

An astrological relationship chart where a birth place, birth date and time are generated based on the averages of both parties original birth information. The average result of the two sets of information because the Davison chart; which together makes for both person acting like "one entity."

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Debilitation

A weakened planet state caused through aspect, placement or transit.

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Decanate

Divisions of thirds (10 degrees per) that divide up the 30 degrees a sign occupies. Each ten degree division is ruled by a sign in the same element. The first ten degrees is ruled by the sign itself. The next 10 is ruled by the following "same element sign," and the final 10 degrees by the remaining sign of the same element. The decanate division the planet falls in tends to act in a flavoring of the sign that rules that decantate.

A few examples in action:

Sun in Pisces 5 Degrees. Sun is in first decanate (within 10 degrees of Pisces, first third.) The Sun acts out it's nature with Pure Pisces Elements.

Sun in Pisces 15 Degrees. Sun is in second decanate (Within 10 - 20 degree, 2/3 of the sign) This would make the Sun influenced with Cancer Elements since Cancer is the next water sign in the series.

Sun in Pisces 25 Degrees. Sun is in third decanate (within 20 - 30 degrees of Pisces, Final third.) This shows the sun is influenced with Scorpio Elements, since it is the final water sign in the series.

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Decans

Decans are subdivisions that become a second major area of influence of the chart. If the ascendant falls within the first decan, the chart ruler becomes very powerful in the chart. If the the chart ruler falls in the second or third decan then they become co-rulers of the chart.

The decans each cover the same element of the original sign in chronological order of the zodiac wheel. This means if the ascendant is in Aries, Then the first decan is ruled by Mars, Then Sun (Leo is next in order) followed by Jupiter (Sagittarius is final.)

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Decile

36 degree aspect between planets or celestial bodies. Fortunate results usually occur within the interactions.

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Declination

The degrees a planet (or celestial body) lies above or below the earth's latitude equator. A planet (or body) will show up as either in the "North" or "South" region of the sign. Usually the proper term is "The Declination is North/South" followed by degrees of distance.

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Delineation

An astrological term that basically refers to the actual interpretation action of a birth chart. More commonly referred to as the action verb "delineate."

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Derivative Houses

A method used in which the astrology wheel is turned to form a new starting point where the Ascendant is tradationally occupied. This form of astrology is most notably used in Vedic Astrology where the Moon is placed at the start of the first house. In other derivative systems the Sun can take the spot of the Ascendant.

There is also occurrences where other houses are moved over to the 1st house in placed of the ascendant. An example could be the 10th house is moved to the first house to find out details of the Father figure. The 4th house could indicate details of the mother, 3rd house the siblings and the 7th house the marriage partner.

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Descendant

Area of the horoscope chart is directly opposite the ascendant. It is furthest from the "self" and rules over others, partnerships (business and marriage) and open adversaries.

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Descending Node

Another term for South Node

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Detriment

A planet in a sign opposite it rules. The expression of the planet is weakened overall.

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Dignified

A planet that is located within the sign of place it rules in a birth chart.

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Direct

Forward motion of planets traveling in their natural orbits in the celestial sky.

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Dispositor

A sequence in which a planet rules over a sign in which another planet is located in. The dispositors help support the planet that is not in it's own sign. Often times a "tree (Disposter tree") exists which links a chain of Dispositors together. A Dispositor tree comes to an end when the final planet is in it's dignity and sign it rules. Some charts have infinite loops and no "final dispositor."

Example. Mars in Virgo. The dispositor of Mars in Virgo will be Mercury (in whatever sign it occupies.)

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Diurnal

Planets that are above the horizon in the southern hemisphere at the time of birth for a person. These planets show up houses 7-12 and generally work externally into the world.

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Diurnal Planets

Daytime Planets

Sun

Jupiter

Saturn (Prefers the heat of day as opposed to cold of night; makes it less depressive in nature)

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Domicile

A domicile in astrology is the planet to which it's specifically assigned naturally.

Modern Astrology :

Aries is the domicile of Mars.

Taurus is the domicile of Venus.

Gemini is the domicile of Mercury.

Cancer is the domicile of the Moon.

Leo is the domicile of the Sun.

Virgo is the domicile of Mercury.

Libra is the domicile of Venus.

Scorpio is the domicile of Mars.

Sagittarius is the domicile of Jupiter.

Capricorn is the domicile of Saturn.

(Ancient and Vedic)

Aquarius is the domicile of Saturn.

Pisces is the domicile of Jupiter.

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Draconic Chart

Draconic chart is the soul chart. It is based on the old philosophy of the dragon split into two. The draconic chart is the normal chart realigned with north node at 0 degrees Aries.

The normal birth chart we usually use is the "father" chart that is represented by the sun in persona charts. A birth chart is a manifestation of our physical being into the Earth realm. The draconic chart truly shows how we are on a deep down level. It is the true dignity of how our planetary energy is being developed on a soul level.

Deep down a draconic chart can show what our true soul lessons in this lifetime are. When you place a draconic chart over the birth horoscope conjunctions can be seen in how the two planets limit or exasperate the features in how you develop in this life.

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Duad

Duads are 2.5 degree segments of a zodiac sign. Each Duad begins with the zodiac sign (at the beginning of the ascendant) and progresses in order changing to the next sign every 2.5 degrees. The Duad gives a slight influence of the planet that rules that sign in the general behavior or self expression. The elements of that sign can make the personality more colorful in a way. They can also show a heavy influence of the appearance of the person.

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E

Earth Element

One of the four primary elements in Astrology. This element contains the signs of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. Earth is a very persistent, materialistic, secure minded and sometimes melancholic type energy.

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Earth Signs

Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. Known for being introverted and security minded.

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Earth Triplicity

One of groups of "four" triplicities (elemental groups) containing the three Earth signs of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn

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East Point

Where the rising of the horoscope would occur in a chart if a person was born on the Equator of Earth. Astrologically it represents much of what the ascendant is naturally about. Interactions with the environments, relationships made with the public and the persona and behavior are seen from the East Point.

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Eastern Hemisphere

The left most half of the Astrology chart which rules over houses 10 through 3 represents the more independent side of the personality. The east shows more of a self starting motivated nature. This area of the chart rules over getting out into the world and making things happen for oneself.

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Eclipse

Sun, Moon and Earth in direct alignment at any given moment. The Sun and Moon in eclipse has a way of powering up or blocking out energy as they occur (depending on the type of eclipse.) Four main types of eclipses are noted to exist; the total eclipse, annular eclipse, hybrid eclipse, and partial. The total eclipse is the most used in Astrology as the (Solar New Moon) or Lunar eclipse (Full Moon) tends to effect people greatly on a personal level.

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Ecliptic

The suns path taken through the celestial sky. The Sun takes the same consistent pathway through the signs and returns to the starting position exactly once per year.

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Elements

Elements in astrology are traits and temperaments assigned to personalities of signs placements. They are basic structures that represents how a planet acts in it's most basic of nature.

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Elevated

The measure of how close a planetary body is in relation to the midheaven. The closer the body is in degrees to the midheaven, the more elevated and "on display" it is for the world. Elevated planets tend to factor into a person's career and overall reputation.

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Elongation

Planetary (or asteroid, chart point) distance from the Sun measured in degrees

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Ephemeris

A spreed sheet type guide or book which purpose is to display a table guide displaying the planetary positions by degree for each day. It is a contextual guide that can be used to see locations of planets in the past, present or as far into the future as possible.

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Equal House System

House system in which every house in the horoscope is divided up evenly in 30 degree segments. Every house begins in the same degree in the next sign as the ascendant began. The ascendant and it's degree marks the start of the 1st house. The 7th house of course drawn opposite the ascendant a full 180 degrees.

The midheaven and IC begin 90 degrees equally away from the Ascendant and Descendant. The midheaven point itself "floats" and is not attached to the start of the 10th house cusp The Succedant and Cadent houses are drawn up in each quadrant after the angular house 30 degrees apart from one another.

Strengths of the Equal House System :

  * Easy to Draw up. Just need the ascendant starting degree.

  * Every sign rules a house cusp and is easier for predictive purposes.

  * The Midheaven floats allowing for more versatility in translation

  * No interceptions of signs or planets in house cusps.

  * The system works above and below 60 degrees latitude

Negatives of the Equal House System :

  * Does not factor deeply into the location born on Earth and it's impact on development

  * Lacking interceptions with planets and signs means less psychological in depth translation potential of chart

  * The house size difference may cause issues with predictive astrology; especially transits and pinpointing when effects are felt

  * The midheaven may be confusing to interpret for less experienced Astrologers

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Eros

Eros is an asteroid which represents the erotic side of a persons nature. It can also be seen as creative passion. Sexually it can show desire, our creativity involving sexuality and things we can find a turn on.

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Event Oriented Astrology

The study of cosmic influences on events that take place either in human society or on the Earth itself.

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Exact Aspect

An aspect which has an orb of zero degrees. These aspects tend to come through in the personality greatly, often taken priority and showing through in the person's life.

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Exaltation

A planet that gains strength and energy in a sign that it does not naturally rule over. The planet often operates to it's own specifications with nothing draining it's power of expression.

Sun - In Aries

Moon - In Taurus

Mercury - In Virgo

Venus - In Pisces

Mars - In Capricorn

Jupiter - In Cancer

Saturn - In Libra

Uranus - In Scorpio

Neptune - In Leo

Pluto - In Aries

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Exalted

A planet located within the sign of it's exaltation

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Fall

A planet is uncomfortable in the sign it is placed. This planets expression is weak and has reduced power to express the way in which it naturally express itself when in exaltation.

Sun fall in Libra

Moon fall in Scorpio

Mercury fall in Pisces

Venus fall in Virgo

Mars fall Cancer

Jupiter fall in Capricorn

Saturn fall in Aries

Uranus fall in Taurus

Neptune fall in Aquarius

Pluto fall in Libra/Virgo

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Falling Amiss

A planet located in a sign that is naturally quincunx or inconjunct to it's natural exalted state. Weakens the planet's power.

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Fatalism

A belief in Astrology that all events are determined before the Earth and cannot be avoided. In this theory it is believe the cosmic sky sets forth a plan for everyone's life at birth which cannot be deviated from. The biggest contested issue of Fatalism is that takes away both freewill and personal power to make life better for oneself.

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Feminine Signs

The Feminine Signs of the horoscope are the Zodiac signs which contain Yin energy. They are often introverted signs, receptive and more sensitive in their expressions. These Signs consist of Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces.

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Final Dispositor

A planet that falls in it's own sign at the end of a dispositor tree. This planet rules or powers (to a certain degree) all planets above it.

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Finger of God

The tip of a YOD formation which originates from the base of an Isosceles triangle. The finger is the tip made from two quincunx angles formed from the sextile planets at the bottom of the Isosceles triangle. The "Finger of God" refers to the tip which points to a special purpose, talent of passion a person can work towards if they so choose to do so.

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Fire Element

Fire expresses in a masculine, extroverted and ambitious way getting out into the world. There is emergency, quickness, passion along with fun and adventurous desires. The nature of express is often creative, inspiring and even artistic or dramatic. Fire wants to burn and spread out which can often be prone to showcasing an egotistical side about it. It may be very impulsive and cause it's own roadblocks through being naive and short sighted. Despite this there is much courage and fears of failure are overcome by desires and ambition. Passion and sexuality are often associated with fire. The fire element can be egotistical, self absorbed, egotistical, overly-dramatic and accident prone.

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Fire Signs

Signs of the fire element including Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.

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Fire Triplicity

One of groups of "four" triplicities containing the three Fire signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.

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Fixed Signs

Signs that represent the middle of the seasons of the Western Tropical Zodiac. Consist of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius.

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Fixed Stars

Stars in the celestial sky that have a fixed placement and do not move along an elliptical path around the zodiac such as planets or asteroids.

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Fixed Zodiac

A translation for the sidereal zodiac. A system based upon the constellation and fixed position of stars rather then the vernal equinox and changing of the seasons.

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Forecast

The actual act of prediction in Astrology.

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Four Cardinal Points

The four specific starting points in a horoscope that rule the start of the angular houses in a chart. These consist of the Ascendant, Descendant, IC and MC. Usually a house starts at the beginning of a cardinal point, but it is not true for every house system used in Astrology. The most popular house system, Placidus, uses the the Four Cardinal Points to start each of it's angular houses.

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Full Moon

When the Moon is direct opposition to the Sun. The suns light illuminates the moon and gives a full visible effect in the sky. The full moon , in Astrology, is said to "charge" things up with rivatilizing energy. It is the strongest transit that can effect people.

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Galactic Center

The Center of the Milky way Galaxy. Located at Sagittarius in the 26th degree. Has a strong impact on planets conjunct. It tends to magnify the planet and give the matters of that planet a sense of fate or destiny in the scheme of life. It is rumored to be due to the nature of the center being 4 times larger then the Sun.

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Genethlialogy

Genethlialogy is a method of particular astrology used in the hopes of how a person's life unfolds over the course of time.

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Glyph

The symbol used in a birth chart that represents and simplies a visual respresentation of a sign, planet, asteroid or mathmatical chart point.

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Grand Conjunction

Also referred to as "Great Conjunction;" refers to the meeting of Jupiter and Saturn in Conjunction.

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Grand Cross

A chart aspect with two different sets of planets (4 planets total) in opposition aspect. They cross cross paths in the middle and form 4 right angles. The 4 planets in opposition create natural squares which represent much frustration, stress and ups and downs when it comes to using the energy of the planets involved in the configuration.

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Grand Trine

A natal chart pattern in which three planets are all in trine aspect to each other forming a triangle. It creates free flowing energy and an abundance of a particular kind of element in a chart. Planets involved in a grand trine may show a tendency toward natural talents; which may also produce lazy tendencies in utilizing them since they come so easy.

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Hard Aspects

Difficult and stress bringing aspects These are shown in the charts as aspects where planets disagree through inconjunctions, squares, oppositions and certain conjunctions.

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Harmonic Aspects

All aspects are calculated based on 360 degrees of a circle. Each of these Harmonic Chart Numbers in the list show as as conjunctions in the harmonic chart; yet show up as the corresponding degree aspect in the natal. The conjunctions in the harmonic chart can show as wide as 15 degrees in the harmonic chart itself, but still be within orb of the natal chart aspect it represents.

Harmonic Chart 1: Conjunctions in natal = 360/1 = 360 degree aspect

Harmonic Chart 2: Opposition in natal = 360/2 = 180 degree aspect

Harmonic Chart 3: Trine in natal = 360/3 = 120 degree aspect

Harmonic Chart 4: Square in natal = 360/4 = 90 degree aspect

Harmonic Chart 5: Quintile in natal = 360/5 = 72 degree aspect

Harmonic Chart 6: Sextile in natal = 360/6 = 60 degree aspect

Harmonic Chart 7: Septile in natal = 360/7 = 51 1/4 degree aspect

Harmonic Chart 8: Semi-Square in natal = 360/8 = 45 degree aspect

Harmonic Chart 9: Novile in natal = 360/9 = 40 degree aspect

Harmonic Chart 10: Decile in natal = 360/10 = 36 degree aspect

Harmonic Chart 11: Undecile in natal = 360/11 = 32.5 degree aspect

Harmonic Chart 12: Semi-Sextile in natal = 360/12 = 30 degree aspect

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Harmonic Astrology

The study of using divisional charts based off the natal charts. Harmonic charts from from reduced numbers of a fraction of 360 d

egrees. The harmonic chart number itself is divided by 360 to arrive at the type of angle each Harmonic chart represents in the natal chart.

Examples cited are the first 1st harmonic chart represents the actual natal chart. The Second Harmonic chart represents the opposition because 360 divided by 2 is 180; or the the degrees of natal chart oppositions.

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Harmonic Chart

1st Harmonic - Leadership ability. Consistency of the personality through life. Strong ideas.

2nd Harmonic - Conflict and consciousness. How we handle ourselves in conflict or help others in conflict. What we expect from others or ourselves. Look at Mars. Mars presents unconscious drive and challenge. Squares are a strong manifestation of how we challenge ourselves and others. We can also look at Mercury. Mercury shows the thinking and communication application side of conflict.

4th Harmonic - Stress, strain and struggle aspect. Look at the aspects for inner planets. Since we are looking at "we" in specific, we use the sun, moon, mercury and mars to tell how we deal with this parts of ourselves.

5th Harmonic - Conjunctions are Quintiles in the birth chart. Explains hidden talents. Can show what a person is good at, but we can't see at a fundamental natal chart level. Good aspects show positive expressions of talents. Hard aspects show a negative talent for expressing that pair. Inner Planet's can show a knack for the hidden talents coming out.

7th Harmonic - Inspiration. what inspires us. How we can aspire others. Look at Venus, Moon, the sun and Neptune as main sources to link to other aspects for creative. Those 4 are very creative aspects each on their own rite.

8th Harmonic - Fixation. Things we are interested in that others can't detract us from. These things are intricate parts of ourselves that no one can sway us from.

9th Harmonic - Where we find peace. What makes us happy. Our ideal view of perfection. What comples us. Good aspects can show us happiness that a person feels. However bad aspects can block happiness. Looking to the sun (happiness with ego). Venus (what makes us happy on a love type level.) Moon (what makes us emotionally happy. Mercury (How we think and communiciate can effect our happiness)

10th Harmonic - Conjunctions are BI Quintile's in birth charts. Shows creativity with a desire to build or create. They may like to display their creativity especially when it comes to performing in front of others or crowds. Usually indicates artists, performers, athletes or others who excel at being on display.

11th harmonic - Imagination, fantasy, dream world. How our imagination manifests itself. What kind of dreams we have. Look at Aspects to Neptune and the moon here to get a good idea of how the Imagination works.

12th Harmonic - Motivations, Determination

24th Harmonic - Motivation. Fire towards doing things. Obsession, and Determination are shown here. Sun shows whats important to our ego. Moon shows your emotional drive. Mars shows unconscious effort. (A Mars Uranus trine for instance show's a strong desire for independence at a soul level.)

32nd Harmonic - Inner Drives, Talents, Motivation. Venus is creative talents. Moon makes motivations, every motivation needs an emotional backing. Mercury (intelligence drive) Mars (physical drive.)

64th Harmonic - Can showcase traits that set close birth times apart. In a subtle level you see difference of ego (sun), medical aliments (Part of fortune, 6th house aspects), How twins can think different on a subtle level (Mercury.) Emotional expression (Moon,) Luck (Jupiter) coming from the 64th Harmonic. Even on a subtle level we see read aspects from career (10th house) being different as well. Another notion that can be seen is how their ruling planets of their Ascendent in the natal chart showcase themselves different on a subconscious level. The reason we choose 64 is because a pronounce number that separates the degrees into wide windows that are easily visible. I am not pronounced so much in the math, but I do know we see a bigger picture this way.

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Harmonious Aspects

An aspect in which the planets involved work well together, support one another and effectively work as a team.

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Heliocentric

The sun is the center focal point in Astrological interpretation.

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Hellenistic Astrology

The most ancient form of Western Astrology that was utilized and begun 2000 years ago around 0. B.C.

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Higher Octave

Symbolizing the ties outer planets (Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) make to the inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars.) Uranus is the higher octave of intelligence and thought over Mercury. Neptune is the greatest compassion in the universe over Venus. Pluto is the higher drive of ambition, willpower and sexuality over Mars.

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Horary

A form of astrology in which is used to answer proposed questions. The natal chart is cast based on the exact time the question is asked, therefore creating it's own "birth chart." The chart is then studied for clues on the probable outcome of the question at hand.

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Horoscope

A term in astrology used to represent an interpretation of the celestial sky. In can applied in many vast ways.

A Birth Horoscope is an in depth term indicating the "map of the celestial stars" at the time of birth for a person, place or event. The Birth Horoscope is often interpreted meaning for predication, personality or compatibility reasons.

The Magazine, Predictive or Sun sign Horoscope is a a column that explains or predicts the currents conditions of astrological bodies on a certain sign. It has a wide array of being read; either using the Sun (which is popular in western,) the Ascendant (popular in western or vedic) or Moon (popular in Vedic.)

A final perception of "horoscope" is a basic term that indicates the Ascendant point when the sign rises over the east.

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Hour Maker

Hellinistic Astrology term that represents the the very first house containing the Ascendant in the whole signs house system.

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House

The representation of a singular division of the zodiac wheel which is composed of 12 equal divisions in the circle. Each "House" represents an area of life as you go around the wheel. Planets in the houses give priority to that house. "Empty" houses tend to be areas of life activated by transit or progression.

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House Division

A terminology used to indicate the actual act of dividing of the houses in a birth horoscope. House Divisions themselves are always split into 12 houses; however the method used to achieve the size of the houses alter the divisions. Some common methods of House Divisions employed include Placidus, Koch, Equal House, Camapaus, Whole signs and Sidereal.

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House System

The system of mathematics used in which divides the celestial sky into the houses of a horoscope chart. There are numerical amount of House Systems based on different calculations. Each has their own set of rules in order to interpret the chart.

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Immersion

The start of an eclipse.

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Imum Coeli

Also know as the Nadir or IC. The "bottom of the sky" in the birth horoscope and the 4th house. Planets or sign energies here are private and representative of the early life family and domestic life qualities of the person.

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Inception Chart

A Chart that is cast to create a "birth chart" for a specific task or events in which information about the progress or outcome is desired. An inception chart can be used for a variety of "non-personal" type of inquiries in hopes of studying celestial positions in the sky to seek information. Examples could be casting inception charts for the start of a business, corporation, city, country formation, negotiation, contract or marriage.

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Inconjunct

Planets that do not form strong aspects to one another in Astrology. The degrees of inconjunctions are 30 degree or 150 angles. At these Angles the planets energies do not mix or mesh well. Often it is because the planets are in signs that are of different gender and element to one another.

The term inconjunct also is known as Quincunx or Aversion.

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Ingress

A term that simply relates to when a planet goes into a new sign or house within the zodiac.

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Inner Planets

The planets of Mercury, Venus, Mars as well as the Sun and Moon; These planets (and celestial bodies) represent the forces that make up a person's individualistic personality and traits.

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Intercepted Planet

A planet that falls in an intercepted sign in a birth horoscope. The planets energies struggles to come out in the physical world because the sign it's in does not rule a house cusp.

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Interception

A sign that is located within a single house and does not rule the house prior or after it's placement. Basically the sign itself is self contained within a house. An intercepted sign is said to struggle to have it's energy come out into the world. Any planets in that intercepted sign struggle to have influence in life.

In western astrology it is believed the "intercepted sign" may be caused by missing influences to help nurture that energy to come outward early in the person's life.

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Intermediate Houses

The houses in a horoscope that lie between the Angular houses. These would also be reffered to as the Succedent and Cadent houses. In a chart the intermediate houses are 2,3,5,6,8,9,11 and 12.

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Juno

Juno is an asteroid that represents commitment of a strong kind. It is significant in seeing the type of person we commit to in life. In many circles it is known as the ideal marriage partner; however significant partners of all kinds may be seen. Best friends, lovers even roommates or business partners can fulfill the nature of this asteroid in a person's chart.

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Jupiter

The planet Jupiter is the 5th planet from the Sun in the universe. It is among a class of "outer planets" that sits between a personal planet and generational planet. The actual planet of Jupiter takes 12 years to traverse the entire Zodiac, spending roughly one year in each sign. In this regard Jupiter comes across somewhat generational because it effects an entire group of people born within a one year span. Despite generational influences Jupiter's proximity and close nature to Earth still effects someone on a personal level greatly.

The planet Jupiter is ruled by the signs of Sagittarius and pisces (Classical.) It traditionally rules over the 9th and 12th houses in a horoscope.

On a personal level Jupiter represents a person's desire to expand outwardly and broaden their horizons. It represents prosperity, growth, luck, humor, confidence and general optimism. Higher abstract thinking is an area Jupiter brings to a person. It rules over higher education, morals, philosophy, meaning in life, religion and spirituality. Long distance travel, interaction with foreign contacts and lands and language are also seen from Jupiter. On a more broad level Jupiter tends to rule over law, sports, nature, animals and teaching.

The positive traits of Jupiter -

Moral, Spiritual, Philosophical, Wise, Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Confident, Generous, Humerus, Well Traveled, Wise, Lucky.

The Negative traits of Jupiter -

Short Sighted Optimism, Immoral, Poor Judgement, Accident Prone Over-Giving, Excessive, Gluttonous, Lazy, Dogmatic

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Jyotish

Indian term for Vedic Astrology. Uses Sidereal zodiac for Chart system.

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Karma

In a spiritual sense implying past life action that may have impact on current life. Karma itself can also be known as tasks required for ourself to grow during a lifetime. In a more practical sense Karma can also indicate the value expected out of present actions taken. For instance morally objective tasks may bring "good karma" or committing crimes may bring "bad karma."

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Katarche

The start of an event in an inception chart.

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Keplerian Aspects

Aspects originally inspired by Johannes Kepler. Theese aspects are minor and inspired by Musical Haromincs. These aspects include the 72 degree angle called the Quintile. The next is 135 degrees and referred to as the Sesquiquadrate. The 144 degree aspect is last and called the Bi-Quintile.

The Quintile aspect is known for showing up as conjunctions in the 5th Harmonic Chart. The Sesquiquadrate shows up as conjunctions in the 8th Harmonic. Finally the Bi-Quintile shows up as conjunctions in both the 5th and 10th Harmonic Charts.

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Kite Formation

A kite formation in a chart is a complex formation that includes the base of a grand trine at its root/ At one of the corners of the grand trine is a planet in direct opposition. The planet in opposition at the top of the formation create two sextiles to other corners of the grand trine. This formation when all put together forms "fated" or karmic aspects which force all of the energy of the planets involved into directed expression.

What this formation offers is a tense focus for the grand trine energy that may lack a natural avenue for expression. All of the elemental energy of the grand trine forms a strong basis and foundation for the pattern. The planet in opposition at the top of the formation creates an arrow where the grand trine can be focused in strength. The sextiles created by the planet in opposition at the top create more energy that can support focus and energy towards success of the planet in opposition at the top.

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Koch House System

Dr Walter Koch's house system is based upon the idea that houses in a horoscope are relative to the birth place using geographic latitude. The Koch system uses mathematical time calculations from the birth data and points on the ecliptic to formulate it's house divisions.

Koch is a more advanced version of the Placidus house system and uses the Midheaven as the starting point for the casting of the chart. After the midheaven is drawn houses are formed by trisecting the time it takes for the ascendant and midheaven to rise to the ecliptic from the horizon.

Strengths of the House System:

  * More accurately uses the latitude birth location to draw up natal charts

  * The house cusps are more accurately defined due to more advanced math techniques in play

  * Rulerships flow better and the planets in houses may make sense for many more people

  * Since it is similar to Placidus many of the same rules can apply; namely Ptolemy's five degree rule

  * Weakness of the House System

  * "Dead zones" in the mathematical spacing from geographic latitudes to determine houses cause distortions in the charts (interceptions and inaccurate planets in houses.)

  * Still faces the issues of Placidus with Intercepted planets and signs

  * Struggles to portray equality when birth latitude is above 66th parallel

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L

Lights

Another term for the Sun and Moon in Astrology. These are referred to as "the lights" because they power and shed light in the greater conscious side of the person.

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Lilith

Lilith is an asteroid that represents the dark side of a person. It show cases the darker and sometimes more sinister side. It is where we take vengeance on the world. On a fundamental level it can be seen as dark side of a persons raw instinctive nature when everything else is taken away. It is also referred to as the black moon in astrology.

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Lord

A term that indicates a planetary ruler of a house.

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Lots

Mathematically calculated points in a birth chart. Most famously know as for/as "Arabic points". Examples include part of fortune, death, etc.

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Luminary

Astrological term referring to the sun or moon. Luminary itself can describe either sun or moon because they provide light to the conscious self. Luminaries describers "both" when used in plural context.

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Luna

Another term for Moon.

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Lunacy

The temporary insanity or mental instability said to be caused by a New or Full Moon that has impact on a person's emotions and actions.

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Lunar Eclipse

Full moon Eclipse when Sun and Moon are in alignment and Earth is in the middle of the two bodies. The light from the sun is blocked from going through to the moon which causes the Moon to be dark in the sky. This is said to impact people and bring about "endings in life." It may signify changes for a person according to the area of the horoscope that is affect by the Eclipse.

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Lunar Mansions

27 sections of the celestial sky that are located about the common 12 zodiac constellations. These sections are called "mansions" and compose of of equal areas of 13.20 degrees each. Each Lunar Mansion is composed of a number of fixed stars that power and give meaning to that section of the sky. The Sun, Moon and Ascendant are most empowered in the Lunar mansions.

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Lunar Nodes

Mathmatical calculated points of the moon broken into North and South segments. These Lunar Nodes represent the "soul" entering into existence in the physical plane. The South Lunar Node is responsible for what is familiar and most recently brought into life; strong gifts and talents. The North Lunar Node is what is strives to grow towards and learn.

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Lunar Return

The similar time each month when the Transit moon comes around and conjuncts the natal moon's position in a person's Birth Horoscope.

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Lunation

The measurement of the time it takes for the Moon to traverse the entire zodiac every month and make a complete trip back to the point of origin. The time it takes is roughly 29 days and 12 hours.

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Major Aspect

Major aspect basically is used to indicate a Ptolematic aspect; A Conjunction, Sextile, Trine, Square or Opposition.

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Malefic

A term that usually centers around the idea of implicating negative impact. For the most part Malefic is used when planets are in negative or detrimental positions in a birth chart. Mars, Saturn and Pluto can be seen as natural Malefics by natural; bringing harmful impacting qualities upon a persons life by their natural nature alone.

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Malefic Planet

A planet that is considered to bring harmful and negative aspects. The common presently accepted Malefic planets include Mars, Saturn and Neptune.

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Mars

Mars is the fourth planet located from the Sun in our universe. It takes roughly 2 earth years to orbit around the Sun. Mars tends to spend 40 days in a Zodiac sign before moving to the next. Mars is a dual-ruled planet by both signs of Scorpio and Mars (classically.) With dual sign rulership Mars also controls both the 1st and 8th houses of the horoscope naturally.

The planet Mars is classified as an inner planet in Astrology due to it's core influence on the personality. Mars rules over physical energy, vitality, strength, assertiveness and physical ambition. It tends to show the impulsive side and unconscious drive to move forward. Mars also has ownership over the sexual drive and it's desires, acts and primal urges. Mars also rules over primal survival instincts as well as even a person's anger tendencies.

On a more "Global level" Mars is known as he planet of war, competition and battle. Mars tends to rule sports, sporting events, war and all things competitive and combative. Mars also rules metals where it represents weapons and cutting utensils like swords or knives which are used in war. It also rules over surgeries; sometimes needed due to accidents which can occur from Mars impulsive and "sudden" nature.

The positive traits of Mars :

Energetic, Passionate, Willful, Courageous, Confident, Quick, Athletic, Assertive, Aggressive, Combative, Mechanically Skilled, Sexual

The negative traits of Mars :

Angry, Argumentative, Violent, Destructive, Immature, Adulterer, Accident Prone

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Masculine Signs

The Masculine Signs of the horoscope are the Zodiac signs which contain Yang energy. They are often extroverted signs, active and outgoing in their nature. These Signs consist of Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius.

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Mean Planetary Motion

The average amount of time it takes for a planet to traverse the Zodiac.

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Medical Astrology

A branch of Astrology that is centered on using the horoscope to determine the physical body (and mental) health of a person. Signs and planets rule over specific body parts in medical astrology. Afflictions and the general health of the signs and planets are studied to determine the overall quality of health and potential problems faced. The 6th house and 1st house are also investigated in Medical Astrology to look for effects on physical (or even mental health.)

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Medium Coeli

The highest point in a horoscope chart located in the southern hemisphere. Also known as the MC; This chart point begins the 4th Quadrant of "Giving Back." Being opposite the Imum Coeli (the IC) the MC carries themes of what offers to the world. Often it is seen as the point a person grows into in maturity to move away from the IC and become a part of society. The MC traditionally represents Reputation, Career, Status and Authority.

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Mercury

Mercury is the 1st planet located from the sun in the universe. Mercury takes roughly 88 days of Earth time orbit the Sun. Due to the speed of Mercury it never is more then 28 degrees apart from the Sun in a birth Chart. Mercury itself is ruled by the signs of Gemini and Virgo in Astrology. Mercury has ownership of the 3rd and 6th houses in a horoscope.

Mercury is classified as an "inner planet" which traditionally impacts the individual's personality at a core level. On a individual level Mercury rules over how the mind functions, including thinking and the intellectual function. Mercury show cases someone's observation style, reasoning and perception and ability to analyze and rationalize. It also impacts communication and day to day expression of thoughts of a person.

In a broad sense Mercury rules over language, writing, speaking, mass communication, media and short distance transportation.

The positive traits of Mercury :

Great Dexterity, Clever, Intellectual, Quick Witted, Flexible, Well Learned, Opionated, Communicative, Speaking Talents, Writting Ability

The Negative traits of Mercury :

Restless, Nervous Disposition, Anxious, Scheming, Distracted, Issues with Commiting

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Mercury Retrograde

A period in which the planet Mercury appears visibly to go backward in the sky in it's orbit from a stationary position on Earth. Mercury retrograde specifically can implicate a time of heavier internal thinking, reflection and contemplation on subject matters that may of been "swept under the carpet." The House that the retrograde is transiting through can give clues as to the nature of what deep inner contemplation is put towards.

The deeper thinking patterns may cause delays, frustrations, communication issues and travel issues. This can be attributed to Mercury retrograde slowing down the day to day life.

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Meridian

A circular longitude line that cuts the earth in half through the north and south poles.

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Meridian House System

Meridian is a time based divisional quadrant house system sharing similarities to Regiomontaus. The celestial equator is divided into twelve divisions and projected on the ecliptic plane. The Major difference between Meridian and Regiomontanus/Placidus is the Meridian system uses the east point in calculation as the ascendant. The houses are cast based off the division made.

In many instances the Ascendant comes off wildly different then other popular house systems. The houses also come out closer to equal all the way around due to using the equator to cast them. The Ascendant itself can fall anywhere between the 1st and 12th house in this system. An interesting factor to note is the Meridian ascendant tends to portray the way a person sees themselves.

Strengths of the Meridian House System

  * Takes into account the importance of birth location

  * Tends to cut down on house distortion due to casting the chart based on the eastern point causing more equal house sizes

Weaknesses of the Meridian House system

  * Still has a slight chance of containing intercepted signs and planets

  * The Ascendant is not traditional and may cause confusion in interpretation for some

  * Signs on the houses tend to come out dramatically different versus other house systems which may turn people away.

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Metaphysics

Higher outside the box philosophical principles based upon abstract ideas and theories usually considered outside the realm of reality. Some examples can be Astrology, Numerology, Tarot and general Occult.

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Midheaven

The highest point of the sky in the southern hemipshere of a Zodiac Chart. Also referred to as the MC; known for starting the 4th quadrant and in many house systems beginning the 10th house. It represents reputation, status, career and Authority. Often known for a what a person can most offer society.

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Midpoint

The averaged middle area measured in degrees between two planetary bodies in a horoscope. The "Midpoint" can be used in various ways; one of which is forming significant linking chart patterns between three or more planets.

The Sun and Moon midpoint is said to hold the most significance due to the nature of representing a persons internal consciousnesses. Any planets in Sun Moon Midpoint complete a pattern and are said to be a strong part of the person's life.

The other significant use of Midpoints can be attributed to relationship astrology, notably composite charts. With Composit charts each individual chart planet is averaged with the partners similar planet. The median midpoint point space in becomes the planets position in the compost chart; which is said to be the nature and results of the relationship itself.

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Minor Aspects

Aspects that have relevant impact on how a person functions or acts, but are of a minor scale compared to "Major Aspect Angles."

Many of the minor aspects commonly recognized inclde the 45 degree semi square, the 150 degree Quincunx, the 40 degree semi-sextile, the 135 degree sesquiquadrate, the 72 degree quintile, the 144 degree bi-quintile, the 51.43 degree septile, the 40 degree novile and the 36 degree decile.

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Minor House

Of any house that is not regarded as angular. These are the succedent and cadent houses; mostly seen as "weaker" houses for a planet to work in. They are composed of the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 11th and 12th houses.

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Minute

the uni breakdown of divisions within a single degree in the Zodiac Horoscope. There are 60 minute units making up a single degree.

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Mode

The quality of how a sign acts. For example in Triplicity terms the Mode of a sign is cardinal, fixed or mutable. In Quadruplicity terms it is based upon the element of fire, earth, air or water.

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Modern Rulerships

The most modern and recent form of planetary rulerships. These are based on return recent discoveries made in the past several hundred years. Unlike Traditional rulerships, Modern rulerships include three new "outer" general planets that impact entire masses of people. These three planets are Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.

Some argue dwarf planet Ceres belongs among this The Modern Rulership class. It is important to note Ceres is not an outer planet as it rests between Mars and Jupiter.

The new modern rulerships are :

Sun - Leo

Mercury - Gemini and (Virgo)

Venus - Taurus and Libra

Moon - Cancer

Mars - Aries

Ceres - Virgo

Jupiter - Sagittarius

Saturn - Capricorn

Uranus - Aquarius

Neptune - Pisces

Pluto - Scorpio

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Moon

The Moon is a satellite that orbits the planet Earth and affects human beings in Astrology greatly. Along with the sun it is one of the two luminaries that make up the total sum of a person's consciousness. The Moon represents a person's inner most private world hidden away from others. How a person reacts to the world instinctively on an emotional level is seen through the Moon. The Moon itself is known as presenting the mother, the early childhood, Emotional security as well as a person's needs and habits.

Ruled by Cancer, The moon itself also influences over the 4th house of the Horoscope. The Moon takes roughly 30 days to go through the entire Zodiac. It spends 2 1/2 days in each sign before moving on. On a worldwide scope the moon influences many people through it's eclipse phases during it's normal orbital motion. Eclipses of the Moon tend to charge people up as well bring them to endings to move forward.

Positive Traits of the Moon:

Sensitive, Emotional, Receptive, Creative, Imaginative, Artistic, Popularity (Usually with females)

Negative Traits of the Moon:

Overly emotional, Hyper Sensitive, Moody, Timid, Neurotic Nature

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Moon Ruler

The planet that rules the sign the Moon is in. This can be used in accordance with Dispositors. Essentially the moon ruler is the moon's first dispositor.

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Mundane Aspects

Aspects that are calculated by house rather then typically seen through degrees. Orbs are disregarded and planets are said to be in aspect through their house placement as means of measurement.

For example Sun in the 1st house 10 degree and mars in the 5th house 25 degrees. Typically this trine is to wide an orb; but seen through Mundane aspects the planes in houses trine one another due to their similiar nature. Especially useful in equal house systems and Whole Signs house system.

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Mutable Signs

Mutable signs are the signs that exist at the end of the seasons in a yearly calendar. They are well known for their ability to absorb and be influenced by things around them. These signs are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.

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Mute Signs

Signs of a soft spoken and quiet mannerism which occurs Mercury is placed in the water signs of Scorpio, Pisces or Cancer.

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Mutual Disposition

When two planets are in each's others natural native signs.

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Mutual Reception

Two planets in a horoscope that are placed in each others most dignified signs. These planets are said to work as if in strong aspect together.

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Mystic Rectangle

Two sets of planets in opposition are also sextile to one another. These four planets together form a rectangle formation. Since the energy aspects are sextile and in opposition it takes active effort to unlock the energy from the rectangle for positive use. The energy is not automatically recognize and integrated into the personality like flowing aspects. Despite this the mystical rectangle, when unlocked, offers favorable conditions to grow.

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Nadir

The lowest (more northern) part of the horoscope; also know as the IC or in most house systems as the beginning of the 4th house.

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Natal Astrology

Branch of Astrology that studies and deals with someone on an individual level. Time of birth and location are used to cast a natal chart; which is studied to see the celestial placements effects on the life and personality of a person. Most popular used form of Astrology.

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Natal Chart

The astrological representation of the celestial sky at the time of birth during a person's lifetime. The chart is studied by Astrologers to determine the personality features and the course of the individual's life.

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Native

In astrology; reference to the actual person a reading or subject is based upon.

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Natural House

A natural house is when a planet (or sign) is in a house that it affiliates with by nature.

The Conditions that imply a planet in a natural House are indicated below :

1st House Mars

2nd House Venus

3rd House Mercury

4th House Moon

5th House Sun

6th House Mercury

7th House Venus

8th House Mars (Classical), Pluto

9th House Jupiter

10th House Saturn

11th House Uranus, Saturn (Classical)

12th House Neptune, Jupiter (Classical)

The Conditions that show a natural house for a sign are showcased below:

1st House Aries

2nd House Taurus

3rd House Gemini

4th House Cancer

5th House Leo

6th house Virgo

7th House Libra

8th House Scorpio

9th House Sagittarius

10th House Capricorn

11th House Aquarius

12th House Pisces

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Natural House Ruler

Indicating the natural planetary ruler of a house.

Mars - 1st house

Venus - 2nd house

Mercury - 3rd house

Moon - 4th house

Sun - 5th house

Mercury - 6th house

Venus - 7th house

Mars (or pluto modern) - 8th house

Jupiter - 9th house

Saturn - 10th house

Saturn (or Uranus modern) - 11th house

Jupiter (or neptune modern) - 12th House

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Neptune

Neptune is classified as the 8th planet from the sun at the center of our solar system. On the average Neptune orbits the sun in 165 earth years. The gas giant takes all 165 of those years to traverse the zodiac signs, spending nearly 14 years in every sign before progressing. Neptune is classified as an "outer generational" planet which impacts a large movement of people during time span of sign it's moving through. Neptune it ruled by Pisces in Modern Astrology and controls the 12th house naturally in a horoscope.

Neptune on a personal level rules over creativity, imagination, inspiration, refinement and purity. Poetry, music, dance, painting, calligraphy and sculpting are all matters of Neptune's creativity. Neptune also rules escapism, be it from reality or into the imagination. It tends to tie into the creative side through visual entertainment which is also seen from Neptune. Things like Movies, TV, video games, photography and theater are also Neptunian creations.

In the worst of cases escapism can lead to use of chemicals, drugs and isolation in Neptune's nature. Neptune is often known for it's deception and trickery which is a negative compliment to it's positive imaginative side. This part of Neptune tends to bring with it lies, delusion, confusion, hypnosis, boundary problems, addiction tendencies and self undoing consequences in general.

On a more posiive note spirituality, intuition and heightened perception are products of this planet's core self. Neptune also rules the subconsciouss, dreams, mystical pursuits and the paranormal. Neptune is also a romantic planet so romance, love, idealism and self sacrifice are in it's core beig. Humanitarian pursuits and wanting to bring healing and warmth to everyone in need.

On a generational level Neptune's influence can rule over many things that occur in society. From politics, to lies, deceptions and confusion that occurs during Neptunes reign in a sign. Neptune can also bring changes in how people escape reality, find entertainment and express their creativity. Generationally Neptune even has a say in the way music is enjoyed, the type of music in an era and even how matters of spirituality and compassion are handled among the masses.

The positive traits of Neptune -

Imagination, Creativity, Music, Poetry, Visual Splender, Glamour, Dreamy Spiritual, Compassionate, Extravagent

The negative traits of Neptune -

Confusion, Disillusioned, Mysterious, Deceptive, lying, Escapist, Neurotic, Ill-logical, Evasive, Overly Idealistic, Addictive Personality

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New Moon

When the moon is forming a conjunction with the Sun. The moon appears dark when observed from Station on Earth.

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Nocturnal

Planets that are located in houses 1-7 and are below the horizon at time of birth. Being born with a nocturnal often makes that planet work more for personal reasons.

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Nocturnal Planets

Nocturnal (Night Time) Planets

Moon

Venus

Mars (Prefers night because night time cools down it's temper and fiery side)

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Nodes

Slang astrological term referring to the North and South Lunar Nodes.

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North Node

In a natal chart it is where the path of the Sun and Moon intersect where the moon is moving above the suns path. The North Node is a very Karmic mission our soul must take in life. In some ways you can see it as a soul mission we agreed to take on in this lifetime. When we are incarnated on this earthly plane we come with many tools that are soul is already familiar with.

These past live experiences show in the south node on our birth horoscope. It is the things we are comfortable with and know the best in our lives. In some cultures in the eastern world it is considered and noted that our childhoods are condensed versions of our past lives.

In our childhoods we get reminders of who we are, and what it is that our soul how it is now. We get natural reminders of how our soul is most comfortable, where we have been, things we have done, or things we learned. We learn in this life to lean on the south node when we are in trouble, because its the comfort and nostalgia of our self. Every time we feel in trouble, or strained, we tend to fall back on the house opposite the North Node for comfort.

However, we are alive in this life, and the goal of life is to grow and learn. We do this by reaching for the opposite of the South Node, The North Node. Our reason for existence, the reason soul mission is the North Node and the house it is contained in. That is because the house the node is in represents our souls expressions in this lifetime, what we came here to do.

Our governed soul mission is hard to achieve because we are stepping outside the comfort zone of our childhoods in this life, and leaving behind the souls past. The North Node is the hardest karmic lesson for us to achieve, but is the most rewarding for the soul because it brings balance to our soul.

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Northern Hemisphere

The bottom half of the astrological chart that contains houses 1 through 6 and the first and second quadrants. This portion of the horoscope is responsible for the individualistic side of the personality. It is someone's "core" self that is developed which helps fuel the Southern Hemisphere where someone goes out and gives back to to the world.

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Novile

40 degree aspect in a natal chart. This aspect represents a potential transcendent experiences with the energy of the planets involved to boost spiritual awareness and overall maturity. Can also be simply known as a fated karmic test.

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Occult Knowledge

Hidden information which is either concealed away or simply not mainstream and respected. Astrology is often referred to as hidden Occult knowledge of the world.

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Octile

A minor 45 degree angle also more widely known as the Semi-Square. The energies of the planets involved tend to rub each other in what we be considered an "annoyance" to one another.

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Opposition

Major aspect in which two planets are directly opposite one another in a natal birth chart. The planets can be spread from anywhere between 170 and 190 degrees apart translating to a degree aspect orb apart. The opposition is a hard aspect where both planes involved are usually in "sister signs." These planets share the same gender (Masculine/Feminine) and mode of expression (Cardinal, Fixed or Mutable.) The major difference is the element of the planet in each of their signs. While the aspect is hard the energies involved share similar traits which can be tapped into for more positive growth over time.

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Orb

The actual measured degrees of distance between planets or points in aspect.

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Orb Range

The maximum allowed degree distance betweens planets, asteroids or chart points in aspect to be considered valid or "strong."

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Orbit

The usual circular (or near circular) path a planet, asteroid or celestial body takes in motion around a center of gravity near it. Usually an orbit occuars around a starif a planet or around a planet if it's a moon for examples.

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Out of Sign Aspect

An aspect in which the required orb degrees to form an aspect make the planets in signs fall out of natural alignment with the zodiac sign order. Since the aspect falls out of natural order it is said to weaken the aspect considerably. This can be attributed to the nature of the planets working through signs not naturally linking with the zodical order to form the aspect.

Out of sign is most notoriously used for a conjunction (Out of sign conjunction) for example. In this occurrence two planets within the requirements for a conjunction are in different signs (as opposed the same). In these scenarios one planet may conjunct another planet but be in two different signs. For instance Sun in Scorpio 1 degree conjuncts Mercury in Libra 28 degrees. In this case the sun and mercury are working through different signs and don't work together as well as a conjunction in the same signs; thus weakening the conjunction.

The Out of sign aspect also carries about to other major aspects. Planets in trine but out of sign are not in the same element and don't have the same nature to how they work. The same example can be used for squares that are out of aspect. Planets in squares that are out of aspect may actual be in natural signs that sextile or trine one another in zodiacal order. This reduces or all but eliminates the malefic nature of a square.

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Outer Planets

A term with two different scopes of philosphies:

1) The term outer planets refers to planets in the Solar System outside the inner planets (which effect the individual personality and motivations the most.) These planets Start at Jupiter then continue to Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.

2) A term indicating the newly discovered planets in recent times and integrated into Western and Modern Astrology. These planets start after Saturn and include Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. They are invisible to the naked eye and certain forms of Astrology, namely Vedic, do not believe they have an impact on a person's life.

Outer planets in general are refereed to also as generational planets. This is due to their slow moving orbit which takes a long time to traverse a sign. In turn this causes the planet moving through a sign to affect a wider range of people; thus the generational title.

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Pallas

The asteroid Pallas in is represented by the nature of Pallas in Greek mythology. She was the daughter of Jupiter and represents an intelligent nature. Pallas Athena in Greek mythology was a goddess who sought truth through linking ideas together in patterns. She likes to see both sides of an issue. Her nature was to defend herself first through strategy and take action after all else fails.

The Pallas asteroid in astrology represents a persons creative intelligence and their wisdom acquired in life. It shows a sense of fairness as well as standing up for one's self. In astrology Pallas works to show a person's desire to protect these traits with strength and belief. The asteroid shows how a person recognizes patterns in themselves and how they are applied in life for professional and personal reasons.

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Parallel

Planets that share the same degree and direction and act as if they were in angle to each other. In terms of declination they share energy as if they are conjunct. 1 degree orb max is allowed to be considered Parallel between planets (or chart points in some cases.)

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Part of Fortune

A marker of success in life. A culmination of how the world sees a person as successful. Sign and house placement represent qualities that are showcased by the person naturally. It showcases talents a person has in a natural manner.

  * The ruling planet of the sign that POF is in. The lordship may show success

  * Great success in life can come from the sign traits and the house traits POF is in.

  * Planets in the same sign as the POF will play role towards success is lifetime.

  * Planets that are tightly conjunct the POF usually show case the most influence is life success.

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Partile

An exact 0 degree Orb.

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Perigee

A planet in it's orbit at which point is closest to Earth as it can get.

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Persona Chart

The persona chart shows the moon side of a persons internal consciousnesses. Where as the birth chart shows the sun and how we shine in the world the moon persona chart can show how we function on an internal level. Often it works to show feelings inside the person and the emotional nature a person responds to the world with. In theory it can be considered the more feminine side of a person.

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Placidus House System

A house system derived from the works of Placidus de Titis in the 17th Century based on the idea that life is motion and not stationary. This method casts a chart using the time measured for the Ascendant to become the midheaven. Paths are drawn outward from every single degree occupying the space from the 4th house to the horizon and the horizon to the midheaven. After that both drawn out quadrants are trisected which create the entirety of the houses.

Placidus is the most commonly used house system in the world today. It began gaining popularity in the late renaissance period and was adapted as a standard onward. Placidus is extremely popular in the United States and is used mainly in the psychological interpretation of a chart. Despite its popularity it still has struggles as a time-space based system which causes controversy.

Placidus well known for its unequal house sizes along with signs enveloped completely in a house called interceptions. Interceptions can explain psychological issues pertaining to a person's life; and intercepted planets can show potential issues with energies manifesting outward.

This house system is notorious for its struggles in higher latitudes. As the latitude increases from a birth location the house cusps become wider, sometimes cause two or more signs to exist in a single house. For this reason the distortion effect can cause struggles doing interpretations, thus other house systems can be used.

Due to the uneven house sizes this house system was the origin point for "Pletomy's five degree rule" all signs within five degrees at the end of the house are to be interpreted as being in the next house (or influencing both prior and the following.)

Strengths of the Placidus House System

  * Much has been published about it due it's mass accepted nature and popularity

  * Every major angle starts at a house cusp thereby diffusing any kind of controversy that confuses some astrologers.

  * inside the 66 parallels it works well and tends to explain issues on the psychological level due to interceptions created with the system

  * Intercepted planets have more strength coming out when transit planets or progressions activate them

Weakness of the Placidus House System

  * The mathematical time space formula to cast the system leaves distortion and holes in charts

  * People living above and below 66th parallels have distorted chart's not may not always represent their psychological states

  * Planetary rulership readings can be out of line due to sign interceptions

  * Doing transits with this house system can be difficult and sometimes inaccurate more so then other house systems due to uneven house spacing

  * It is more difficult to do mass horoscope readings due to unequal house sizes that are more individualized in this system

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Planet

Planet is a term used to represent planetary bodies in the universe used in Astrology. Often "Planet" is used not just for planets but also for the Sun and Moon. Some Astrologers (like pseudo Astrologer and psychic Edgar Cayce) believe the planet's have souls whose energy influences people; thus the basis of how astrology works.

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Planetary Return

A time period in which a planet in it's orbit returns to the exact sign and degree it originally was placed in a birth horoscope.

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Pluto

Pluto is classified as a Planet/Transneptunian object that is the 9th "planet" from the sun in the solar system. On the average Pluto takes 248 to make a orbit around the sun, during which it spends varying amounts of times in each sign due to an uneven orbital path. Pluto is classified an "outer generational" planet which impacts a large movement of people during the span of sign it's moving through. Pluto is ruled by Scorpio in modern western astrology and rules over the 8th house of the horoscope naturally.

Pluto fundamentally represents willpower, control, depth and self empowerment. It rules over drastic change, destruction, emergencies and general crisis faced. Since Pluto is trasformative energy it naturally takes to healing, spiritual growth, letting go, regeneration and transformation.

In the darker nature Pluto rules over death, obsession, control, power struggles and upheavels. All things secret, hidden, taboo, locked away, underground and in the underworld belong to Pluto. Pluto also rules over depth in terms of truth seeking; finding a home with police work, spying and research. Understanding the human psyche through psychology is in Pluto's nature as well. The planet of the underworld also has great attachment the hidden and taboo tantric sciences of the world; naturally ruling over astrology, tarot and all things metaphysical.

In the generational aspect Pluto rules massive shifts in human consciousnesses. It is particularly potent as the planet ruling transforming works to change society and evolution every time it changes signs. New ways of living and bringing out the willful nature to wield power come with every new generation as Pluto traverses signs. It can be attributed as the true testament that differentiates motivations behind masses of people as the ages go by.

Positive traits of Pluto:

Willpower, Intense, Trascendant, Transformative, Regenerative, Sexual, Penetrating, Investigative, Healing, Understanding

Negative traits of Pluto

Destructive, Controlling, Manipulative, Secretive, Obsessive, Fixated, Criminal

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Porphyry House System

A house system which is based on the most simplest of formulas to divide the houses. Created by the Greek philosopher Porphyry, he created a simple system of dividing the ecliptic to cast charts quickly. Some say this birth chart system was the birth and inspiration for all house systems used in Astrology going forward.

The ascendant and midheaven are calculated and straight lines are drawn through the chart to create the angular houses of 1,4,7 and 10. After that is established the remaining houses are drawn up by splitting each quadrant into three equal parts of 30 degrees each. Easiest for drawing up house systems, can be done on the fly, and solves issues with 66 parallel issues with Placidus and Koch.

Strengths of the Porphyry House System:

  * Quick and simply way of dividing the ecliptic to form houses

  * Back in predated times it was easier to cast a chart without the need for mathamaticians or computers (like we have today of course)

  * The chart is balanced and every house is equally defined with no chart interceptions

  * Has no issues with lattitude parallel's failing to form a readable chart

Weaknesses of the Porphyry House System:

  * Does not define the chart based on the birth lattitude as well as more modern house systems like Placidus of Koch

  * Has short comings interpreting the psychological aspects of a person due to the simplicity of the chart

  * The quick calculating speed of present day computers has surpasses this house systems use

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Postnatal Eclipse

The first Lunar eclipse that occurs after the birth.

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Precession of the Equinoxes

Also known as an Astrological Age (in reference) refers to the traversing of the Earth's equinoxs which move backwards through the zodiac. This phenomena is attributed to the fact earth's rotation contains a wobble which makes the sun position seeming to move backward over time.

Overtime (roughly 2000 years) the Sun moves through a new sign on a retrograde motion. The new sign the sun is in tends to bring worldwide themes that effect the progress of human civilization. This effect also applies to fixed stars in which they move backward 1 degree roughly every 70 years of time.

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Prenatal Lunar Eclipse

Lessons a person comes into this life to learn. Any planets conjunct this point show a need to learn about the nature of the souls of this planet.

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Prenatal Solar Eclipse

The most recent solar eclipse occurring in a births birth chart before they are born. These are lessons a person comes into this life to teach others. Planets conjunct this point also include the nature of the planets they are here to teach.

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Prime Vertical

The vertical line in a sphere that passes east to west through the Zenith (highest point) relative to a specific location. The horizon is intersected at the east and west points.

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Progressed Chart

A chart which shows secondary influences of planets moving through the personal horoscope. A progressed chart is calculated by moving the date of birth ahead one day per one year of life. For instance if a 20 year old is born on March 1st 1990; the progressed chart is made by entering march 20th 1990 into a chart calculator. The results of the march 20th chart shows themes and pattern that will be congruent to the person's 20th year.

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Progressed Planet

In the progression chart; a planet which progresses over time often into a new house or sign. These new placements show new influences and themes in life the person has as they grow and mature.

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Progressed Planet Times

Sun - One degree per year (One sign per 30 years)

Moon - Every two and a half years Moon progresses through a sign

Mercury - Progressed through a sign on average for 28-30 years (Can be wonky because Mercury retrogrades the most.)

Venus- Works on a one degree per year progression (roughly progresses at one sign every 30 years.

Mars- every progression is roughly 22-24 monthes through a sign (However this can change based on retrogrades. rough estime)

The rest of the planets are not measured anywhere as strong because the above bodies represent what us tick the most. Jupiter to Pluto have varying orbit speeds and go retrograde alot and don't have anywhere near the same impact on us throughout life.

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Ptolemaic Aspects

The major aspects defined in Western Astrology. The 0 degree conjuncton, 60 degree sextile, 90 degree square, 120 degree trine and 180 degree opposition.

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Ptolemys Five-Degree Rule

Made famous in Claudias Ptolemy's Tetrabiblos; A rule that states a planet within five degrees at end of a house (the dark side of a house) shall be treated and interpreted as it is in the next house. The rule is discredited if the planet is in late degree in a sign and the next house is ruled by a new sign altogether.

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Quadrant

One of four sections each composed of 3 houses per Quadrant. All four quadrants make up the total sum of a birth horoscope. Each Quadrant represents a season of the year when combined represent the 4 seasons. Quadrants each start at the beginning of angular house and end at a cadent house.

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Quadruplicity

Referring to the actual grouping of three sets of modes of 4 signs contained within. The three modes consist of cardinal, fixed and mutable signs. Cardinal signs form the Cardinal Quadruplicity, mutable forms the Mutable Quadriplicity and fixed form the Fixed Quadruplicity.

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Quality

Terminology that commonly refers to the Element or Mode a sign is in.

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Querent

A person who asks, seeks or interrogates. Mostly applies to Horary Astrology but can apply for any field of Astrology where interpretation is asked for by a third party.

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Quincunx

150 degree aspect between planets in a horoscope. The planets involved have difficulties working together since they do not properly see each other do to the angle they are involved in. Not particularly bad nor good in effects. Also known as Inconjunction or Aversion.

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Quintile

Quintiles are 72 degree aspects that show clearly up on the 5th harmonic chart. The quintile shows a "leadership" (as Leo likes) ability to put creativity into action. They can be important; if your looking for them specially. Most important in looking for where people can put their ambitions into something productive in the physical world.

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Radical Chart

Another term for Natal Horoscope.

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Radix

Referring to the planetary position in a natal chart or birth horoscope. Usually used in terms of transit planets. Some people or services will say "mercury transiting radix Mercury." This meaning Mercury is in aspect to the birth chart placement of Mercury.

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Rays

Terminology that can be applied a more specific branch of Western Astrology called Esoteric Astrology. Rays represent the angles the planet looks in each direction. Planets look 60, 90 and 120 degrees each direction from themselves. They also look 180 degree from themselves. In total there are 7 locations a planet can see from itself.

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Rectification

A process used in Astrology to uncover the origin of a birth chart. It's most notable and widely used form is the "Birth Chart Rectification." In this practice an unknown (or approximate) birth time is brought to an Astrologer. Information is collected on the person's life and events are worked backwards to try and fit placements for a chart based on the life the person has lived. Often this process is most successful when the person is older and has had many events occur in life in which to measure from.

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Rectify

The actual act of performing chart rectification.

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Refranation

Usually used in transits; an aspect that falls short of culminating due to a planet turning retrograde before the aspects fall into alignment.

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Regiomontanus House System

Regiomontanus is a time based divisional quadrant house system. The celestial equator is divided into twelve divisions and projected on the ecliptic plane. The houses are cast based off the division and come out very similar to Placidus. The Ascendant starts the 1st house, IC starts the 4th house, 7th house begins the Descendant and Midheaven starts the 10th house.

The difference with Placidus is usually seen in the degrees the succedent and cadent houses start at. When compared to Placidus there is usually a difference in the position of the Moon's nodes. This is due to the positioning of the crossing of the moon in the elliptical orbit. Usually the variance comes in the node falling in a different house in some Placidus charts.

Due to the striking similarities in the time based system shared with Placidus, Regiomontanus shares interceptions a cast horoscope. Like most time-based systems not every sign will rule a house and distortions can exist in the houses when the birth place is close to the poles.

Strengths of the Regiomontanus House System

  * Takes into account the importance of birth location

  * Every major angle starts at a house cusp thereby diffusing any kind of controversy that confuses some astrologers

  * Intercepted planets have more strength coming out when transit planets or progressions activate them

Weaknesses of the Regiomontanus House system

  * The mathmatical time space formula to cast the system leaves distortion and holes in charts

  * People living above and below 66th parallels have distorted chart's not always representing their psychological states

  * Planetary rulership readings can be out of line due to sign interceptions

  * Doing transits with this house system can be difficult and sometimes inaccurate more so then other house systems due to uneven house spacing

  * It is more difficult to do mass horoscope readings due to unequal house sizes that are more individualized in this system

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Relationship Astrology

The study of how Astrology influences people in partnership. Used often for marriage, relationship or buissiness partnerships. Individual charts are used to form a "synastry chart" which studies how a relationship plays out through the interaction of the charts against one another.

Another form of relationship astrology used to study is a composite chart. Charts are brought together and averaged forming midpoints between placements. These placements when average form their own natal chart which portrays the actual nature of the relationship between two people.

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Relative Houses

The 3rd, 7th and 11th house of the Horoscope which are all representive of the nature of human relationship and interaction.

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Retrograde

A time when a planet's apparent path seen from station (the Earth) is moving backward in it's orbit. It is not physically moving backwards as it it just an illusion. During a retrograde the planet's path makes it as close to the Earth as it gets during it's orbit around the Sun.

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Rising Planet

A planet that is conjunct the Ascendant during time of birth in a horoscope.

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Rising Sign

Another term that refers to the Ascendant sign in a birth horoscope. The rising sign is described as the the constellation that was rising to the eastern horizon at time of birth (or event.)

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Rolling Conjunction

Aspect and chart formation known for having multiple planets in a conjunction type configuration aligned in a string pattern. Sharing similarities, but not exactly ad a stellium; the major difference is not all planets are in conjunction to each other. Often the planets in the middle are truly in a conjunction and they "tie together" planets on either-side of the conjunction together.

Regardless; the rolling conjunction makes the planets involved act as if they are in a stellium. All of the planet's energies tend to work together.

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Ruler of the Chart

The planet that rules over the sign on the first house in a birth horoscope. Since the first house rules over the behavior and outward personality; the planet that rules the first house carries much power in the natal chart. It's location by house, aspects and overall condition can have a major affect on the outward behavior.

The following table below shows which planets rules each Rising/Ascendant sign :

Aries Asecendant : Mars

Taurus Ascendant : Venus

Gemini Ascendant : Mercury

Cancer Ascendant : Moon

Leo Ascendant : Sun

Virgo Ascendant : Mercury

Libra Ascendant : Venus

Scorpio Ascendant : Pluto/Mars

Sagittarius Ascendant : Jupiter

Capricorn Ascendant : Saturn

Aquarius Ascendant : Uranus/Saturn

Pisces Ascendant : Neptune/Jupiter

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Rulership

The act of a planet ruling over a specific house in a horoscope. Each house has a sign that rules that cusp. The sign on the cusp has a planet that natally rules it through nature. The planet , usually from elsewhere in the horoscope, is said to "rule" that house where it is placed else wise in the horoscope. The planet then acts as a link joining the houses together.

An example of how this plays out;

Capricorn rules the 7th house. Saturn naturally rules Capricorn. In the natal horoscope Saturn is in the 2nd house. In this instance The ruler of the 7th (saturn) is in the 2nd house. The traits of the 7th house influence the second house. the 7th house tradationally rules marriage partners, and with the 7th in the 2nd can show the partner has Taurus traits. Another interpretation may show marriage has strong impact on the personal self esteem.

Vedic Astrology includes all of the classic planetary rulerships up into Jupiter. Trans-personal planets such as Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are not included.

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S

Sabian Symbols

Each degree of the 360 degree Zodiac is interpreted as having it's own special and unique meaning. Used most in Western and Esoteric Astrology. Recently crafted and interpreted modernly by Dame Rudhyar.

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Satellite

A smaller celestial body that revolves around a larger one in Astronomy and Astrology. Moons can be satellites of planets they circles, in the same way planets themselves are satellites of the star they orbit.

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Saturn

The planet Saturn is the 6th planet from the Sun in the universe. It is classified as an "outer generational" planet; yet also impacts someone greatly on an individual level. Saturn takes roughly 29 years to go through all zodiac signs, spending (nearly) 2 1/2 years in each sign in the progress. Saturn is ruled by the Signs of Capricorn and Aquarius (Classic.) Saturn is the only planet in Astrology to naturally rule over two consecutive houses in the same quadrant, the 10th and 11th.

Saturn overall represents lessons, discipline, dedication and perseverance. Structure, order and time are all matters of life seen through Saturn. Being ruled by Capricorn and an earth sign bring with it practicality, stability and responsibility. Saturn's also rules over commitments, obligation, ambitions and even boundaries. Saturn rules the father, authority, leaders, bosses and government figures.

On a personal level Saturn rules over restrictions and limitations in life; especially one's faced karmically in the first 30 years of life. Blockages are given by Saturn from birth and after the first return of Saturn to the natal degree are lifted. These karmic restrictions help teach the wisdom and importance of the matters represent by the sign and house Saturn resides in. It a sense it helps someone pass from young adulthood to the phase of adulthood.

The positive traits of Saturn :

Hard Working, Determined, Ambitious, Authoritative, Responsible, Disciplined, Persistance, Patient, Structured, Organized

The negative traits of Saturn :

Overly Cautious, Rigid, Cold, Stingy, Depressive and Withdrawn.

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Saturn Return

The time in which transiting Saturn passes the original degree in the sign in which it was recorded in a personal birth horoscope. The return of Saturn can be marked as the first true passage into maturity. During this time Saturn can bring about about a more serious tone in which a person grows more towards a position of status, accomplishment or authority in the world.

After Saturn passes through the return of the sign of the birth it lifts "karmic restrictions" and the individual is reshaped into a more mature and capable person. A time of hardship can occur onto matter whatever lessons need to be learned; and these lessons are always in the matter attached to the sign, house it's or or even aspects Saturn itself makes. Often the return blockages and revisiting of lessons helps shape the slow growth toward future success.

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Second

An orb unit of measurement that further breaks down a degree beyond a "minute" measurement. There are 60 seconds in a minute and 3600 seconds in one degree of a 30 degree sign.

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Secondary Progressions

With secondary progressions you add one day to your birthday each year you want to progress your chart. So i was born October 24th 1983. If I want to see what my secondary progressions look like when I am 7 years old I put in October 31st 1983 as my date of birth. That chart shown is your secondary progression chart. It shows potentially the patterns in how life will play out that year.

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Semi-Sextile

Semi-sextiles are offsetting planetary energies which the planets are 30 degrees apart. Also known as inconjunctions or Aversions as well. The planets don't mesh together because they do not see one another eye to eye through the angle.

Semi-Sextiles can be seen as three perspective schools of thought...

One; the planets are so different in the signs they work through that they are actually beneficial as they offer new perspectives (as well as interest and power to a new house matter.) The other perspective is the planet's lack true integration with one another so it's a bit of a non-factor...not good or bad so to speak. The third perspective is wasted potential because the planet's miss an opportunity to work positively together.

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Semi-Square

Chart aspect of 45 degrees between planets. An energy that can be perceived as a wall with tension that is hard to integrate into the personality. Conflicted. Conscious thought and awareness required to deal with tension and conflict the planet's present in this aspect.

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Separation

A planet that is moving away from an exact aspect. Often the term moving away applies to a planet that crosses the 0 degree conjunction and is moving counter clockwise in motion higher in degrees. The higher degrees of separation accumulated the weaker the aspect becomes.

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Sesqui-Quadrate Aspect

Chart aspect of 135 degree separation between planets. The sum of a 90 degree square and 45 degree Semi-Square combined. Agitation and unhappy tension and challenge is presented in the energy between the planets when 135 degrees apart.

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Sextile

A major Polamtomic aspect of 60 degrees. A aspect that often presents good results and brings positive energy working between planets involved. The planets in aspect share similar genders and have similar motives of expressing themselves.

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Shadow Period

The degree in which a planet exists prior to entering a retrograde period; as well the degree in which a planet exists it's retrograde period. The shadow period indicate a critical degree in a retrograde period as the planet passes over three times before it resumes direct motion.

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Shadow Planet

A mathmatical calculated point on a birth chart. Not a true celestial body, but one that has signicant impact based on it's prescense. Examples of shadow planets can include the Moon's Nodes, Calculated lots or the Apogee of the Moon Lillith.

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Sidereal House System

A Zodiac system in which the stars play a significant role in calculating the planet's, houses and interpretation of the general celestial sky into a natal chart. This system's strength is the consistency over time with the degrees of signs not changing as they do in Placidus and other such western house systems. This can be attributed by the fact that the stars are "fixed" and do not as wobble the earth does. The wobble accounts for the variation in degrees over time between sidereal and time based western systems.

The effect of degree difference in the tropical zodiac is caused by the seasons change ever so slightly over time due to the wobble. This action makes the equinox's fall later in time. This is why over the course of history Western Tropical house systems have a 23 degree difference (currently) in planets in signs as opposed to the Sidereal placements. The stars have not moved from their celestial positions, but appear to through western house systems. The Sidereal will always generate the same consistent chart throughout time.

Sidereal is mainly used in the Vedic Jjoytish Astrology. When a chart is cast all houses are equal of 30 degree denominations. Sidereal, unlike western, is mainly used for its fixed star interpretations seen in lunar mansions (or nakshatra's.) The moon is the main source of interpretation in Indian charts, as well as Rahu (the north node) and ketu (the south node.)

Through interpretation, the other planets (up to Saturn, since this system is based on planets only observable by the naked eye) are either cited as malefic or benefic to a chart. Depending on the ascendant, each sign on a house can create super charged friendly planets called functional benefics. Functional malefics are the opposite end of the spectrum and can cause blockages from planets expressing themselves. These concepts are used in place of planetary aspects like conjunctions, trines and sextiles.

One of the most important things to realize is most people Astrologers do not judge a sidereal chart by planets in signs, rather by planets aspect each other, houses and fixed stars. Since the sidereal system is consistent it has more scientific interpretations. Divisional (or Varga charts) are the one of strengths of this house system which brings added depth to a person's reading. The other main advantage is the creation of Dasha periods in which a planetary time period is signified which give that planet priority in a chart.

Strengths of the Sidereal House System

  * Time proven and tested system which has been around for thousands of years

  * Consistent due to being based on fixed stars in the celestial sky

  * Does not create interceptions due to its equal house cusps

  * Strong scientific and mathematical calculation method allows for accurate divisional varga charts

  * Easy to read system of planets aspecting each other, houses and fixed stars

Weaknesses of the Sidereal House System

  * Does not incorporate new age philosophies into calculations and casting of chart

  * Since the system lacks interceptions it struggles and doesn't dive into psychological issues a person may face

  * The system may be far too scientific and not esoteric like some Western Astrologers prefer

  * The translations of the texts that utilize the sidereal system are based off Jyotish writings

  * They can be hard to interpret and some of the translations are either out of date or seem nonsensical

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Sidereal Zodiac

A Zodiac system in which the stars play a significant role in calculating the planet's, houses and interpretation of the general celestial sky into a natal chart. This system's strength is the consistency over time with the degrees of signs not changing. This can be attributed to the knowledge that the stars are "fixed" and do not wobble (as the earth does.) The effect of degree difference in the tropical zodiac is caused by a disparity over time in a chart cast using Earth's seasons (like Placidus, Koch, Campanus) as reference points. The seasons change ever so slightly over time making the equinox's fall later in time.

This is why over the course of history Western Tropical house systems have a 23 degree difference in planets in signs as opposed to Sidereal placements. The stars have not moved from their celestial positions, but appear to through western house systems.

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Sign

In astrology refers to the 30 degree Zodiac placement in which a planet usually occupies.

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Sign Element

Aries - Fire

Taurus - Earth)

Gemini - Air

Cancer- Water

Leo- Fire

Virgo- Earth

Libra- Air

Scorpio- Water

Sagittarius- Fire

Capricorn- Earth

Aquarius- Air

Pisces- Water

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Sign Gender

Aries - Masculine

Taurus - Feminine

Gemini - Masculine

Cancer- Feminine

Leo- Masculine

Virgo- Feminine

Libra- Masculine

Scorpio- Feminine

Sagittarius- Masculine

Capricorn- Feminine

Aquarius- Masculine

Pisces- Feminine

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Sign Motto's

Some Astrologers referring to a basic statement which defines a signs nature. These motto's are defined below per sign :

Aries "I am"

Taurus "I have"

Gemini "I think"

Cancer "I feel"

Leo "I create"

Virgo "I analyze"

Libra "I balance"

Scorpio "I seek depth"

Sagittarius "I desire freedom"

Capricorn "I utilize"

Aquarius "I know"

Pisces "I believe"

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Singleton

A planet which is alone in a hemisphere opposite all others planets occupying the opposite hemisphere. This planet acts as an outlet and brings balance to the cluster in the opposite stellium. In effect the "singleton" draws power from the rest of the horoscope towards it.

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Sister Signs

Referring to signs on opposite ends of an axis from one another. They both share similar modes of expression and gender types. They tend to care about the same things but approach things from opposite viewpoints of the spectrum. The pairs of "sister signs" are as follows :

Aries/Libra

Taurus/Scorpio

Gemini/Sagittarius

Cancer/Capricorn

Leo/Aquarius

Virgo/Pisces

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Solar Arc

Solar Arc progressions show with Every year of life you move every planet ahead one degree per year your alive. This is based on the concept that Sun is the greatest force everything revolves around. Sun always moves one degree per year in progression; so every planet and body is made to follow with it in Solar Arc progressions.

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Solar Chart

A specific form of Astrological chart used when the birth time is unknown. The Sun is moved to the rising position of the horoscope and becomes the start of the ascendant and 1st angular house. This chart is meant to show the fully developed Ego and how the aspects with it play out. Some argue it is not fully realized and accurate; but for many without birth times it is better then nothing.

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Solar Chart House System

A specific form of Astrological chart used when the birth time is unknown. The Sun is moved to the rising position of the horoscope and becomes the start of the ascendant and 1st angular house. This chart is meant to show the fully developed Ego and how the aspects with it play out. Some argue it is not fully realized and accurate; but for many without birth times it is better then nothing.

Strengths of the Solar Chart house system

  * Gives a house system to work with when the birth time is unknown

  * Can help correct distorted house systems (Even though better options exist)

  * Can see important aspects to a persons inner self

Weakness of the Solar Chart House System

  * Doesn't have a true Ascendant so much of the chart is missing

  * Lacks any kind of angular house structure so it's impossible to translate their impact on a person's life

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Solar Return

A yearly occurrence referring to when the Sun returns to the exact position it is placed in a personal birth horoscope.

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Solar Return Chart

a specific predicative chart used in astrology to showcase the potential themes for an individual's upcoming year. The Solar Return chart is cast based on calculating the return of the Sun to zero at the exact degree each year as is in the birth chart. The Solar Return chart itself is often aligned with the actual birthday, but often can be a few days off either direction depending upon the time the transiting sun falls in the birthday.

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Solstice

Time of the year in which the run reaches it's furthest point North and south of the Equator. These points represent times of the year when day and night cycles are even. The solstice also summons in the start of summer (When sun passes 0 degree north, Cancer) and the start of winter (when sun passes 0 degree south, Capricorn.)

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South Node

The supposed entry point of the soul into the current life. In a more practical deduction; this node represents someones natural habits and talents they possess in life. The South Node is said to carry heavy themes that carried over from a person's childhood. When the person feels the need often they regress back on their south node for a feeling of comfort.

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Southern Hemisphere

The upper half of the astrological that composes of houses 7 through 12. This area of the horoscope rules over such matters as putting one's efforts into the world. Were are as the Southern Hemisphere is the foundation of the person, The Northern is where a person goes with that foundation. In a sense it is what they want to accomplish in the world, the partners they want, the education, the career and what they want to selflessly give back.

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Splash Chart

A chart pattern in a horoscope in which the planets are distributed in a balanced and somewhat even fashion around the chart. Tends to indicate a variety of interests and applications in different areas of life.

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Splay Chart

Chart pattern in which planets lack balance and fit no true mold of other formations. The planets may seem "ill-placed" in-even spacing and seem to lack true synthesis as an overall group. The splay tends to represents irregularity and troubles conforming.

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Square

An unfavorable aspect between planet that has an orb of 90 degrees. The planets contained within the aspect have different natures and expressions which rub each other the wrong way. The Genders, elements and modes of expression of each planet in a sign is at odds with one another. There is much stress and tension in the person due to the mass amount of disagreement.

The high amount of tension can sometimes lead to a an overwhelming focus on how to get the planetary energy to work well. The square may be considered Karmic due to misused energies in a previous lifetime (Spiritual or Esoteric Astrology.)

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Star of David

An aspect pattern that is also well known by the term "Grand sextile" 6 planets are all in sextile around the perimeter of a birth horoscope. Inside the configuration the 6 sextiles makes 2 grand trines and three sets of oppositions. Well known for a large association with power; be it creative or destructive.

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Station

A planet's action as it makes a temporary stop in motion before going retrograde or direct.

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Stationary

Astrological term refering to the observed point pertaining to being on Earth.

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Stationary Direct

Refers to the beginning of the observation from Earth's point of view when a planet begins to move forward (from it's retrograde motion) in it's orbit.

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Stationary Retrograde

Refers to the beginning of the observation from Earth's point of view when a planet begins to move backwards in it's orbit.

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Stellium

A stellium refers to a condition when 3 or more planets are contained within a single sign or house of the horoscope chart. Stelliums show a higher degree of importance of the matters of the sign of house in which they occur. The group of planets also draw attention from the houses the planets rule in the actual chart. With this condition the stellium house becomes a focus for the areas of life the stellium planets rule.

Planetary, Sign or House dominance can be greatly affected in the overall make up with the prescense of a chart stellium. Inner Planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars) tend to strengthen the stellium due to their nature of greater impacting the make up of the personality.

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Succedent House

The technical names of the 2nd, 5th, 8th and 11th house in a horoscope. These houses are of a fixed nature and represent the middle point of a season in Western Tropical Astrology. Based on some philosophies of Astrologers, planets in these houses are often known to be weaker in their expression.

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Summer Solstice

The marking of the Sun moving into the zodiac sign cancer; in western astrology marks the beginning of the summer season and the longest day of the year.

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Sun

Sun is a Planetary body that is the center of the universe and "life giver" in Western Astrology. In Astrology it specifically represents the fixed ego and is composed of one half of what makes up a persons internal conscioussiness. The Sun rules over the actions a person desires to take, ambitions and what they commit too. One way to really get in touch with the Sun is to understand it as "Individualism."

Sun is tradationally ruled by Leo and rules over the 5th house in a horoscope.

The sun typical traverses the Zodiac in a 365 day cycle making 30 day (or degree) stops through each sign.

Positive Traits of the Sun :

Outgoing, Vitality, Energetic, Courage, Confidence, Authority, Power, Will Power, Loving, Generosity, Good Health

Negative Traits of the Sun

Egotistical, Selfish, Arrogance, Entitled, Overamibitious, Overly Proud, Irritable

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Sun Ruler

The first dispositor and planet that naturally rules the sign the sun is in. Can be translated as being very important to the person since it "fuels" the ego.

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Sun Sign

A tradational Astrological term used to implicate the sign at which the Sun was traversing during a person's birth.

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Synastry

The astrological study of how two natal charts compare directly and influence upon each other. If is often used to study human relationships and how planetary positions can impact upon another persons planetary placements. Often it is used for compatibility and forecast how functional a relationship between two people can be based on upon how the planet's "play."

When the charts are overlayed the planets also go into the other person's houses which can bring activitiy into their house. This effect can help someone with an empty house have more activity in their life from that house due to the other person's prescense. The effect may be known seen in people who feel like someone completely different in a relationship.

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Synthesis

The act of interpreting a horoscope based on it's varying factors and trying to paint a picture of themes contained within it.

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Temporal Houses

A group of houses containing the Earth element. These are the 2nd, 6th and 10th houses. Based upon materialism and gains.

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Terminal Houses

The water houses of the horoscope. Represents the 4th, 8th and 12th houses. These houses indicate intuition, depth, the collective and receptiveness.

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Tertiary Progression

Chart progression system where each day after birth equals one month of lifetime.

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Time Lord

Specific time period in Hellinistic Astrology

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Traditional Astrology

Astrology that covers the study of celestial events and it's impact on peoples lives primarily used during the period of the 1st through 17th Centuries of human history. Traditional Astrological practiced mostly was used for predictive study and to locate when events may occur in life. It differentiates from modern Astrology in the fact that traditional astrology uses only the planets visible to the naked eye. It's study was mostly revolved around the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.

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Traditional Rulerships

The earliest form of planetary rulerships. These date back to the original planets Astrologers could see with the naked eye before the discovery of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. These rulerships include:

Sun - Leo

Mercury - Gemini and Virgo

Venus - Taurus and Libra

Moon - Cancer

Mars - Scorpio and Aries

Jupiter - Pisces and Sagittarius

Saturn - Aquarius and Capricorn

Also known as "Classical rulerships"

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Transit

A term that is implied with a current planetary position in the sky makes a passing aspect on a natal (or other such astrological) chart. A transit planet's energy can show how current celestial conditions impose upon the base personality of an individual seen in their birth horoscopes. In other such issues a transit may also apply to a planet or asteroid making a pass through a house in a chart. These "passes" can wake up an empty house or bring more activities to matters pertaining to the house the planet is passing through.

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Transit Planet through the Signs

The sun transits a sign 1 degree per day and takes 30 days to go through a sign.

The moon transits through a sign every 2 and a half days.

Mercury takes from two weeks to 30 days to transit through a sign. This planet goes retrograde (backwards motion) the most which influences the erratic travel time.

Venus takes between 23 days and 2 monthes depending upon retro motion.

Mars stays in a sign for 6 weeks before moving to the next.

Jupiter stays in a sign for a year at a given time.

Saturn moves slow and stays in a sign for nearly 2 and one half years before moving on.

Uranus of course is slower since it's orbit is furthur out. It takes roughly 7 years.

Neptune is double that; taking nearly 14 years.

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Translation of Light

Terminology symbolizing the effects of planets in stellium. In a sense refers to how planets in a "midpoint" can act as a bridge and combines planets into an aspect that are out of normal range. A valid example might be 3 planets (1, 2 and 3) in a stellium. Planets 1 and 3 are to far apart to be conjunct normally. However planet 2 is at the midpoint (in the middle) and causes the energy of planets 1 and 3 to reach each other and mesh.

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Trans-Neptunian

Any planet or subplanet found in the solar system beyond Neptune and outward.

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Trans-Personal Planets

The outer planets of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto

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Trine

120 degree aspect in an astrological chart. The planets share similiar natures in element, mode and gender. Very good aspect where the planets interaction is sync causing a natural talent of the energies involved. Unfotunately the energy may come so easy there is the potential for laziness.

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Triplicity

In astrology referred to as a group of signs in the same element. Each element has 3 signs within it.

  * The Fire Triplicity has Aries, Leo and Sagittarius

  * The Earth Triplicity has Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn

  * The Air Triplicity has Gemini, Libra and Aquarius

  * The Water Triplicity has Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces

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Tropical Zodiac

System of the Zodiac in which the solstices and seasons are used in accordance with the suns position to calculate Astrological charts. This system over time sees the signs "shift" in degrees because of the wobbling of the Earth on it's axis while in orbit.

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T-Square

A stressful chart aspect in astrology in which two planets in opposition to one another each form a square to a planet 90 degrees away. The square planet brings the most tension to the person from this formation.

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U

Unafflicted

A planet which is not under stress or negative aspects from any other planet.

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Unaspected

Usually referring to a planetary body sitting alone in astrological chart. The planet forms no major aspects and lacks cohesion into the base personality.

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Under the Beams

This is a condition implied when a planet comes with the "heat of the sun." Often is can be used as a substitute for talking about a Conjunction between the two. 15 degrees is the leeway given for a planet to be within the the beams of the Sun's rays.

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Uranus

The plane Uranus is classified as the 7th planet from the Sun in the universe. On the average Uranus takes about 84 years to Orbit the Sun, during which times it spends about 7 and a half years in each sign. The planet Uranus is classified as an "outer generational" planet which impacts a large number of people while it traverses the sign it's moving through. Uranus itself is represented and ruled by the sign of Aquarius in Modern Astrology. It rules over the 11th house in the horoscope.

The planet Uranus itself rules over originality, eccentricity and independence. Intuition, ingenious thought, enlightenment and non traditional patterns are seen from Uranus. The nature of the planet is shocking so it tends to bring a revolutionary attitude, liberation and progressive thinking compared to the times.

Uranus also rules over science, technology, computers, electricity and future innovation. The nature of the planet often can be disruptive, ruling over Chaos, Sudden Upheavals, Reversals and Uncalled Change.

An individual born under Uranus' influence in a sign are infused with the innovative and sporadic aspects in their core personality that effect all in their generation. Every individual born into a new Uranus generation are responsible for changing the progression of society in their own way.

The positive traits of Uranus -

Eccentric, Independant, Intellectual, Innovative, Scientific, Technological, Revolutionary, Progressive, Humanitarian

The negative traits of Uranus -

Unstable, Sudden Change, Reversal, Rebellious, Dictorial, Stubborn, Detached

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V

Venus

Venus is the 2nd planet located from the Sun in the universe. Venus orbits the sun at a rate of 225 days in Earth time. In an Astrological chart Venus never lays more then 48 degrees away from the Sun. Venus is an an androgynous planet and is ruled by the masculine and feminine signs of Libra and Taurus. Venus has ownership over the 2nd and 7th houses in the Horoscope.

Venus is classified in Astrology as an inner planet due to it's profound impact on the core personality architecture. Venus rules over all that is beautiful, pleasurable, luxurious and tasteful. Traditionally Venus rules over love and affection of people and toward things of value such as possessions.

Venus also rules over finances and terms of spending and saving on a personal level. Art is also a matter of this planet as artistic style, ability, enjoyment of music and aesthetics comes from it. Food, luxuries and all that is sensual and attached to the five senses comes from Venus as well.

The positive traits of Venus :

Beautiful, Fashionable, Affectionate, Loving, Sociable, Peaceful, Sensual, Artistic, Musical, Pleasure Oriented, Foodie

The negative traits of Venus :

Lustful, Overindulgent, Stubborn, Lazy, Indecisive, Shallow

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Vernal Equinox

The 1st degree of Aries and the begining of the Western Astrology based Zodiac.

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Vertex

Where the elliptic meets the Prime Vertical in a horoscope. The Vertex is a point in a chart that represents Karmic Fate. Some call it destiny's gate, but it's main purpose is to be a turning point in life when it's activated. The Vertex needs to be activated by transits of other planets. Usually it represents a meeting someone who causes the turning point, but it can also represent an event. The sign and house of the vertex when activated are the traits that come alive for the person that may of been dormant before the fated contact.

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Vesta

Vesta as an asteroid has the effects of Scorpio and Virgo combined in it's nature. It shows our dedication and places we put ourselves into. It also shows where we need breaks to recharge and how to recharge.

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Visible Planets

Planets in Astrology that are said to be observable by the naked eye. These include Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. In early scriptures, especially Vedic Astrology, it is taught that these planets have the strongest impact on the personality.

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Vocational Astrology

Form of Astrology which focuses mainly upon pursuing career and works possibilities for a client.

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Void of Course

Void of course implies a condition when a planet does not make any strong primary aspect elsewhere. When in a natal chart these planets are self contained and their energy does not impact other planetary conditions. A void of course can also refer to a planet in transit conditions. During this time the planet simply not affect overall conditions until it moves into aspect with another planet in the current sky conditions.

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W

Waning Moon

A condition implying the moon moving from a "Full Moon State" to the new moon state where the sun conjuncts the Moon. A waning moon indicates a decline up of the moon from 15.01 - 30 degrees. During the Waning phase the Moon also goes from the brigestest in the sky untill it is eclipses out after the cycle is complete. During the Waning phase the Moon goes through the Wanning Gibious, Last Quarter and Wannin Cresent phase.

When the Moon is Waning at Birth it is said the person is going through a Maturation cycle. It is said that someone born here is going through learning about relationships and others. Usually more instinctively focused. There is a tendency towards higher forms of abstract thought like religious and spiritual make up in the personal foundation.

Usually the person born in the waning moon may spend their time trying to find their place or purpose among life. Tendency toward loneliness, isolation and feeling like they have to "go it alone." Often emotional traumas and issues faced can hurt more on a personal level; and emotions tend to show more readily. Lessons of letting go and moving forward are said to be common with the moon going through a Waning phase at birth.

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Water Element

the Water element expresses itself in a feminine, introverted and receptive to the environment around it. There is a more emotional and vulnerable make up with Water. The expression often tends to be moody with a general sense of ups and downs due to the liquid influence of this element. There is a deep amount of creativity and imagination associated with water. Often there is empathetic traits present in the expression. There can be issues with feeling drained or fatigued through experience. Nurturing, protective and sentimental qualities are often infused with the Water element. There may be periods of over-sensitivity, depression, possessiveness, jealousy or moodiness associated with this element.

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Water Signs

Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. Known for introversion and emotional nature.

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Waxing Moon

A condition implying the moon moving from a "new" to full moon state. A waxing moon indicates a build up of the moon from 0-15 degrees. During the Waxing phase the Moon is charing up from it's darkest phease to the lightest. During this time the Moon goes through the Waxing Crescent phase, the First Quarter and the Waxing Gibbious phase.

When the Moon is New Moon at birth it implies a young more spirited type of personality. Often there is more of a youthful exhuberance and a person who lives for now. The world is a blank page ready to be filled with adventers and exploration. There is need to get oneself out there into the world. The reactions to the world are more intuitive and of an instinctual nature.

The key term is creating identity for a Waxing Moon. Finding one's place in the world is key to find that sense of belonging. Once achieved courage and spirit tend to sore and an independent nature is gained through grounding themselves on Earth. As the Waxing phase person matures they become more oriented to dealing with change and taking appropriate actions.

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Well Aspected

A planet in good standing in a chart. It must have good aspects like a 60 degree sextile or 120 degree trine, while avoiding squares or oppositions to others. These negative aspects impact the planet's energy from flowing well and hurt it's "well aspected" status. Conjunctions to the planet are hit and miss and must be determined by the planets themselves.

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Western Hemisphere

The right most half of the Astrology chart which rules over houses 4 through 9 represents the more dependent side of the chart. This area shows an affinity toward others and utilizing their help in solving matters and progressing in life. Opportunities tend to come most through partnership and working passively in a sub-servant role with others.

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Whole Signs House System

One of the most ancient house systems ever created. A system where all houses are equal in size, and every house is ruled by and contains an entire sign. The sign of the Ascendant becomes the complete first house. Unlike more modern house systems the Ascendant, Descendant, IC and midheaven points float and don't nessacerally start the 1st 4th 7th and 10th houses cusps.

This house system is used most popularly by modern astrologers to showcase transit readings in mass horoscope interpretation. The area of life impacted is easily interpreted since a sign is enclosed in a single house. Since a planet moves through an entire sign while in transit, it is easy to tell the impact for a specific ascendant. The house shows the area of life impacted which is easy to read.

An example of above; Scorpio ascendant natal with Mars transiting Sagittarius. An astrologer would see in whole sign that every Scorpio Ascendant has Sagittarius in the second house. Mars would be transiting the 2nd house for every Scorpio Ascendant; thus an interpretation may look like "Scorpio Ascendant may have struggles or ups and downs with personal finances this month..."

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Winter Solstice

When the sun moves into the zodiac sign Capricorn; marks the shortest day of sunlight during the year and signifies the start of winter.

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Y

Yang

Masculine polarity of energy. Is known for being more outgoing and assertive.

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Yin

Feminine polarity of energy. Known for being introverted and receptive.

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YOD

Yod's come from two sextile planets forming an isosceles triangle with a planet that quincunx's (150 degree angle) at the top of the triangle from the base of both two sextile planets. This can also be known as a planet opposite the midpoint of the two sextile planets.

The house that receives the point of triangle (third planet) tends to show where you focus the energy of the YOD if you wish. Yods tend to show an unstable nature as you have to call upon your own will to put the the sextile planets to work. That is because the basic nature of sextiles is positive but don't flow easily like a trine. Sextiles are same gender planets, but not elementally and gender compatible like a trine. However if you take the energy seriously the quincunx and sextiles can show a lot of potential success through personal effort. I believe it's called the finger of god because it's as if the universe is saying "Here grow in this direction!"

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Z

Zenith

The midheaven, or highest point in the sky in a horoscope in the southern hemisphere of the chart.

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Zodiac

The separation and division of the celestial sky into segments of 30 degrees. There are 12 segments which make up the total sum of 360 degrees to form a circle. Each 30 degree segment of the sky is given an animal designation to represent that area.

Coincidentally Zodiac actually literally means "circle of animals" which sums up the typical representation of Astrology at a basic level. In some interpretations Zodiac actually used to mean Astrology.

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Zodiacal Aspects

Aspects that occur between planets in a horoscope.

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Zodiacal Order

The true rotation of the signs around the horoscope wheel. The Order Starts with the Sign of Aries and goes counterclockwise through Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and finally to Pisces. the Zodiacal order can also refer to a planet's pathway taken through the signs.

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