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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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vernal point

Astrology; General astrology

Point on the ecliptic marking the position of the Sun at the moment of the Vernal Equinox.

solar maximum

Astrology; General astrology

The midpoint of the 11 year solar cycle, where sunspot activity, solar flares, and the output of cosmic particles and solar radiation is at its peak.

solar minimum

Astrology; General astrology

The beginning and end of a solar sunspot cycle, when only a few sunspots are usually observed, and the output of particles and radiation is normal.

solar wind

Astrology; General astrology

A stream of tiny particles of ionised gas and plasma emitted by the Sun.

solstice

Astrology; General astrology

The place in the ecliptic where the Sun appears to stand still at its furthest point north or south of the equator, the first degree of Cancer or Capricorn.

speculum

Astrology; General astrology

A table of the data concerning the planets in a horoscope. Useful in calculating directions.

speculum of aspects

Astrology; General astrology

A table of every degree in a horoscope that may be in aspect with the planets. Useful for noting transiting aspects at a glance.