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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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jyotish
Astrology; General astrology
Indian (Vedic) astrology. This system is based on the sidereal zodiac, as opposed to the tropical zodiac favoured by most contemporary Western Astrologers.
diurnal arc
Astrology; General astrology
The time in right ascension that a planet or degree of the zodiac takes to move from its rising point to its setting point.
divisional chart
Astrology; General astrology
A vital part of the Hindu Vedic system, where additional charts (the 16 varga charts) are erected. Based on fractions ("divisions") of each sign, each varga gives light on a different side of the ...
dodecahedron
Astrology; General astrology
A 12-sided geometric solid, particularly one with 12 regular faces. According to Plato in the Timæus, the dodecahedron is the fifth natural solid, "a fifth figure (which is made out of twelve ...
draconic chart
Astrology; General astrology
The natal Dragon's Head (ascending node) becomes the first degree of Aries in the Draconic chart, or 'draconic equinox', and other planets and points are adjusted accordingly.
earth element
Astrology; General astrology
One of the four astrological elements. A feminine element, it stands for materiality, solidity, matters to do with security and so on. The other elements are Fire, Air and Water.
