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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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abscission of light

Astrology; General astrology

Prevention of the culmination of an aspect by the intervention of another, thus "cutting off" the light. Used in Horary Astrology.

absides (absis)

Astrology; General astrology

The points where the major axis of an elliptical orbit meets the orbital path.

accidental dignity

Astrology; General astrology

Planet dignified by favourable position, motion or aspect, but not in Essential Dignity. See Dignities, Accidental and Essential.

adept

Astrology; General astrology

One who has conscious control and understanding of techniques. An Adept is one who is proficient in astrological, alchemical, mystical or esoteric techniques, usually an initiate ...

adherence

Astrology; General astrology

Hellenistic astrological term for conjunction of planets.

adverse aspect

Astrology; General astrology

Unfortunate aspect between planets, or other chart factors.

affinity

Astrology; General astrology

When planets or other factors are similar, in harmony, or have a mutual compatibility.