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General astrology

Astrology consists of a number of belief systems which hold that there is a relationship between visible astronomical phenomena and events in the human world.

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blue moon

Astrology; General astrology

When a Full Moon occurs twice in the same sign in any given year, the second of the two Full Moons is called a Blue Moon. [Recently this phenomenon has been misunderstood to mean a second Full Moon ...

bounds

Astrology; General astrology

One of the dignities (also known as "terms", from the latin terminus), thought of as delimiting a certain circumstance within a certain confine of life. Often used in life expectancy calculations.

cardinal cross

Astrology; General astrology

Occurs when planets form a Grand Cross in Cardinal Signs. Especially important when located in the early degrees of the signs. When the nodes, Jupiter, Saturn and the outer planets are involved, ...

celestial equator

Astrology; General astrology

The projection onto the Celestial Sphere of the plane of the Earth's equator; in other words, the projection of the Earth's equator onto the heavens. The Sun crosses the Celestial equator twice a ...

grand conjunction

Astrology; General astrology

Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in the heavens. A.k.a. Great Conjunction.

grand cross

Astrology; General astrology

Two sets of oppositions at right angles to each other. An aspect representing very difficult energy, it creates frustration, anger, stress, intensity and the feeling of always being on a treadmill. ...

grand trine

Astrology; General astrology

An aspect pattern comprising three planets spaced 120° apart around the chart, so emphasising one of the four elements. A trine is a generally fortunate aspect, which nourishes the continuous use of ...

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