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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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lunar equinox
Astrology; General astrology
This is a misleading term used by some to indicate when the Moon stands over the Equator in her declination cycle twice every 27.3 days.
lunar return
Astrology; General astrology
Time of the month when the transiting Moon is conjunct natal Moon.
lunatic
Astrology; General astrology
An insane person, traditionally one who is affected by the changes of the Moon (Luna).
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, 44 minutes).
delta T
Astrology; General astrology
Drift in apparent clock-time, caused by fluctuations in the Earth's orbit.
finger of God
Astrology; General astrology
Comprises two planets in sextile (60°) aspect to each other, each making a 150° aspect focused on the same third planet (opposing their midpoint).
Johndro
Astrology; General astrology
Difficult aspect of 165 degrees, named for 19th Century astrologer, Edward L. Johndro, who wrote extensively on it.
