Keywords for interpreting any planet in Capricorn. Capricorn is ruled by Saturn and is a Cardinal Earth sign. The key concept for Capricorn is the impersonal determination to achieve, so any planet placed here will be coloured by ambition and self-control. For example: Venus in Capricorn will approach relationships and express affection cautiously. Capricorn key… Continue reading Zodiac Keywords: Capricorn
Keywords for interpreting any planet in Aquarius. Aquarius is ruled by Saturn and Uranus and is a Fixed Air sign. The key concept for Aquarius is the detached understanding of concepts and people, so any planet placed here will be coloured by the desire for individualistic freedom. For example: Venus in Aquarius will approach relationships… Continue reading Zodiac Keywords: Aquarius
Keywords for interpreting any planet in Pisces. Pisces is ruled by Jupiter and Neptune and is a Mutable Water sign. The key concept for Pisces is compassionate healing of suffering, so any planet placed here will be coloured by this desire for oneness and inspiration. For example: Venus in Pisces will approach relationships and express… Continue reading Zodiac Keywords: Pisces
A handy glossary of the main terms used in the study of astrology: Acceleration on the Interval A technique for adjusting the birth chart in relation to sidereal time which runs about 4 minutes faster than Greenwich Mean Time, or clock time. Angle The four angles of the birth chart which form a cross, with… Continue reading Astrology Glossary
The zodiac sign of Aries (21 March – 20 April) is symbolised by the Ram. The glyph represents the ram’s horns which show the aggressive nature of the sign. Aries Basics Ruler: Mars Exultation: Sun Natural House: 1st house Fall: Saturn Quality: Cardinal Detriment: Venus Element: Fire Polarity: Positive / Masculine Aries Correspondences Day: Tuesday… Continue reading Traditional Correspondences: Aries
The zodiac sign of Taurus (21 April – 21 May) is symbolised by the Bull. The glyph represents the bull’s head which shows the determination of the sign. Taurus Basics Ruler: Venus Exultation: Moon Natural House: 2nd house Fall: Uranus Quality: Fixed Detriment: Mars / Pluto Element: Earth Polarity: Negative / Feminine Taurus Correspondences Day:… Continue reading Traditional Correspondences: Taurus
The zodiac sign of Gemini (21 May – 20 June) is symbolised by the Twins. The glyph represents the Roman numeral for two which shows the dual nature of the sign. Gemini Basics Ruler: Mercury Exultation: North Node Natural House: 3rd house Fall: South Node Quality: Mutable Detriment: Jupiter Element: Air Polarity: Positive / Masculine… Continue reading Traditional Correspondences: Gemini
The zodiac sign of Cancer (21 June – 21 July) is symbolised by the Crab. The glyph represents a woman’s breasts which show the nurturing qualities of the sign. Cancer Basics Ruler: Moon Exultation: Jupiter Natural House: 4th house Fall: Mars Quality: Cardinal Detriment: Saturn Element: Water Polarity: Negative / Feminine Cancer Correspondences Day: Monday… Continue reading Traditional Correspondences: Cancer
The zodiac sign of Leo (22 July – 22 August) is symbolised by the Lion. The glyph represents the lion’s mane which shows the regal nature of the sign. Leo Basics Ruler: Sun Exultation: Neptune Natural House: 5th house Fall: None Quality: Fixed Detriment: Uranus Element: Fire Polarity: Positive / Masculine Leo Correspondences Day: Sunday… Continue reading Traditional Correspondences: Leo
The zodiac sign of Virgo (23 August – 23 September) is symbolised by the Virgin. The glyph represents the coiled Kundalini serpent with its head in a closed loop which shows the purity of the sign. (Note: compare this glyph with Scorpio) Virgo Basics Ruler: Mercury Exultation: Mercury Natural House: 6th house Fall: Venus /… Continue reading Traditional Correspondences: Virgo
There are so many different types of astrology it can be hard to know where to start. Here’s a basic run down of the main branches of the astrology tree. Some of these are specialist areas while others will be practised by most astrologers. Natal Astrology Uses the birth chart to explore the nature of… Continue reading The Multifarious World of Astrology
The zodiac sign of Libra (23 September – 22 October) is symbolised by the Scales. The glyph represents the scales which show the harmonising nature of the sign. Libra Basics Ruler: Venus Exultation: Saturn Natural House: 7th house Fall: Sun Quality: Cardinal Detriment: Mars Element: Air Polarity: Positive / Masculine Libra Correspondences Day: Friday Number:… Continue reading Traditional Correspondences: Libra
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