Astrology

Astrology

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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depressed pole

Astrology; General astrology

The section of the Pole which projects below the horizon at a given place.

descending

Astrology; General astrology

Planets appear to be descending when located between the tenth house cusp via the descendant and that of the fourth, when they begin to ascend. Descending planets are considered ...

descension

Astrology; General astrology

Obsolete term for essential debility (specifically fall).

detriment

Astrology; General astrology

A planet is weaker and in its detriment when it is in the sign opposing that which it rules. For example, Mars is in detriment when placed in Libra, the opposite of Aries, or ...

dexter

Astrology; General astrology

An aspect read to the right by diurnal movement, i.e. clockwise, against the zodiacal motion, which is anticlockwise. It is thus contrary to the natural succession of the Signs. ...