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Ancient astronomy. In its current understanding, the belief in the effect of celestial bodies on the lives of humans and world events.

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jyotish

Astrology; General astrology

Indian (Vedic) astrology. This system is based on the sidereal zodiac, as opposed to the tropical zodiac favoured by most contemporary Western Astrologers.

diurnal arc

Astrology; General astrology

The time in right ascension that a planet or degree of the zodiac takes to move from its rising point to its setting point.

divine year

Astrology; General astrology

One Divine Year is said to equal 360 solar years.

divisional chart

Astrology; General astrology

A vital part of the Hindu Vedic system, where additional charts (the 16 varga charts) are erected. Based on fractions ("divisions") of each sign, each varga gives light on a ...

dodecahedron

Astrology; General astrology

A 12-sided geometric solid, particularly one with 12 regular faces. According to Plato in the Timæus, the dodecahedron is the fifth natural solid, "a fifth figure (which is made ...

draconic chart

Astrology; General astrology

The natal Dragon's Head (ascending node) becomes the first degree of Aries in the Draconic chart, or 'draconic equinox', and other planets and points are adjusted accordingly.

earth element

Astrology; General astrology

One of the four astrological elements. A feminine element, it stands for materiality, solidity, matters to do with security and so on. The other elements are Fire, Air and Water.