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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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Lord
Astrology; General astrology
Older term for planetary ruler, when the planet concerned is masculine, namely Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Mercury can also be a "Lord" (but not a "Lady"), even though ...
Lunar Standstill
Astrology; General astrology
pproximately every eighteen and a half years, the Moon reaches a major turning point, analogous to the Solar Solstices. The most northerly of the monthly moonrises allow the 18.61 ...
Lunation
Astrology; General astrology
A lunar period, measured from one place in the zodiac until the Moon's return thereto, usually referring to the period from one New Moon to the next (averaging 29 days, 12 hours, ...
Initiation
Astrology; General astrology
Gradual, step by step process of introducing the candidate to an understanding of specific sacred writings, symbols and ceremonies, generally to a religion, secret society, or ...
Joys
Astrology; General astrology
Places in the zodiac where planets rejoice, being harmoniously located, having the most beneficial effect. According to William Lilly, the joys of the planets are: Saturn: joy in ...
Malefics
Astrology; General astrology
Planets generating difficult circumstances: traditionally Mars and Saturn; nowadays Uranus. The Sun is classed as a malefic in Indian (Vedic) astrology and also in Western ...
Julian Calendar
Astrology; General astrology
In ancient times the Roman Calendar had fallen into disarray and had become almost unusable for the purposes of the Roman Empire. In 46 BC, Julius Caesar gave Sosigenes of ...
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