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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meridien distance

Astrology; General astrology

Measurement along the celestial equator between any point and the upper or lower meridien. A portion of the semi-arc, usually expressed in degrees of time.

meteorological astrology

Astrology; General astrology

Weather prediction using astrology, usually as set out in ancient texts, but used by Kepler in predictions.

metonic cycle

Astrology; General astrology

The 19 year cycle wherein the conjunctions of the Sun and Moon begin to appear progressively in the zodiac in the same places as in the previous cycle.

visible planets

Astrology; General astrology

The planets visible to the naked eye: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.

void degrees

Astrology; General astrology

Certain degrees traditionally believed to cause incompetence, lack of understanding and poor judgement when holding the Moon, the Lord of the ascendant, the Lord of the figure, or ...