Unfavorable aspect between planets, or between a planet
and a cusp or other sensitive point.
Air Element
One of the four astrological
elements. A masculine element, it stands for intellect, media, and matters
to do with communications and so on. The other elements are, Fire, Water
and Earth. Air Signs: Libra (cardinal), Aquarius (fixed) and Gemini
(mutable).
Angle
There are four angle of a chart that form a cross
within it: Ascendant, Descendant, Midheaven and Nadir (Imum Coeli).
Ascendant/Rising Sign
The degree of the zodiac rising over the eastern horizon
at the moment of birth. Each degree takes some four minutes to rise.
Aspects
One planet is in aspect to another when there is a
specific number of degrees between them, measured around the circumference
of the birth chart. Important aspects: the conjunction (0�), the
sextile (60�), the square (90�), the trine (120�), the opposition
(180�)
Astrological twins (time twins)
Two people who share strong astrological factors,
having been born at the same time, and in the sameplace.
Astrology
The study of the influence of celestial bodies on
life events/personality traits.
Astro-therapy or clinical therapy
The remedial treatment for life's difficulties utilizing
the astrological chart for clues to solutions. Clinical astrology is the integration of astrological and psychological principles first suggested
by Carl Jung.
Each sign is a 30� segment of the zodiacal circle,
and it itself can be divided by thirds into three decanate, 10-degree sections.
Declination
Distance of a planet north or south of the celestial
equator. Every part of the ecliptic has declination except the beginning
of Aries and Libra, because the plane of the ecliptic is not parallel
with that of the equator, which meet at those two points. The Sun has
maximum declination of 23� 28', when it reaches the tropics of Cancer
in the north and Capricorn in the south. Declination is due to the inclination
of the earth in orbit.
Degree
a unit of measurement of a circle. Astrology uses
360 degree notions about the circle, which means the sun, for example,
moves almost a degree in each of the 365 days.
Descendant
The point in the birth chart opposite to the Ascendant;
the cusp of the seventh house.
Detriment
A planet is weaker and in its detriment when it is
in the sign opposing that which it rules.
Dignities, Accidental and Essential
a planet is stronger when placed in certain sectors
of the chart, which are called its dignities. Accidental Dignity is a planet's position by house or by other beneficial factors. Essential Dignity is a planet's position by sign (home sign,
exaltation, or triplicity). Accidental is more significant than Essential
Dignity in the interpretation, although both are important. The unfortunate
influence of a malefic is usually diminished when in dignity, whilst
the fortunate influence of a benefic is increased.
Directions
Aspects between planets in a progressed horoscope.
Dispositor
When a planet is in the sign ruled by another, that
planet is said to be disposed of by the ruler, its dispositor. For example,
Mars in Sagittarius is said to be disposed of by Jupiter, the ruler
of that sign. Jupiter is thus the dispositor of Mars.
Disposition
by a benefic is favorable and especially so if the
dispositor is elevated or more elevated than the disposed. In synastry,
Mutual Disposition (when planets are in each other's signs, e.g.: Moon
in Leo and Sun in Cancer) is very favorable and reduces any surrounding
negativity.
One of the four astrological elements. A feminine
element, it stands for materiality, solidity, and matters to do with
security and so on. The other elements are, Fire, Air and Water.
the full or partial blocking of the appearance of
a luminary by a luminary as seen from the Earth
Ecliptic
The imaginary motion of the Sun around the Earth.
Eighth house
It represents the house of death, inheritance, and
the afterlife, signifies rebirth and regeneration. This house also has
a very strong influence on spirituality and mysticism. In addition,it
governs legacies and those things left behind by the dead, as well as
taxes and debts.
Eleventh house
influences your relationship to friends and groups,
your humanitarian attitudes.
Ephemeris
the almanac which lists the daily planetary positions
by sign and degree.
Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces.
Fifth house
This house is the center of the heart. It influences
love as well as your creative urges and instincts. Children are also
under the rule of this house. As such, this house also influences the
desire for adventures, gambling, and entertainments of various sorts.
Fire Signs
Aries (cardinal), Leo (fixed), Sagittarius (mutable)
belong to the fire element - one of the four astrological elements.
First House
It represents your Self, your personality, ego,
temperament, attitudes, and desires . The first house can often signify
your outward appearance, as well as your mannerisms. It represents
beginnings, change, and newness.
Fixed
energy of an element that shows fixity, stability
Four elements
The ancients conceived of four elements that made
up the universe: fire, earth, air and water.
Fourth house
It influences your home life, and your relationships
to your mother and father. It also concerns your ancestry, and your
own aging and later life. This house is very personal in that it relates
to everything you consider 'home' including your spiritual life and
emotions. The primary energy of the fourth house is that of personal
domain and everything it means to you.
the study of the zodiac which describes the planets
and luminaries as seen from the Earth's position
Grand Cross
Two sets of oppositions at 90� angles to each
other. An aspect representing difficult energy. It creates frustration,
anger, stress, and intensity. At the same time it promotes self-growth
Grand Trine
Three planets spaced 120� apart around the chart.
An aspect representing very easy energy. It shows the continuous use
of natural talents and abilities, is an area of comfort, and can assist
life in being either positive or negative.
the study of the zodiac using planetary positions
relevant to the sun
Horoscope
A diagram showing the precise position of all the
planets at the given time.
Houses
The horoscope is divided into 12 houses. Each house
describes a different subject matter for analysis. There are various
different ways of dividing the chart.
Measurement of distance of any planet or star north
or south of the ecliptic. The Sun does not have any latitude.
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Latitude (Terrestrial)
Degree of distance of any place north or south of
the Earth's equator.
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Longitude (Celestial)
Measurement along the ecliptic in terms of signs and
degrees from the point of the vernal equinox (0� Aries). The longitude
of a planet in the 126th degree of the zodiac is 6� Leo.
Longitude (Terrestrial)
Distance in degrees, minutes and seconds of any place
east or west of Greenwich English.
Luminaries
Celestial bodies which reflects light on the Earth
such as the sun and moon
Lunation
A lunar period. Measured from one place in the zodiac
until her return there. Also used to describe different aspects of the
Moon to the Sun, thus accounting for her phases. A chart made for the
moment the Moon hits the Sun is called a Lunation Chart.
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