General astrology

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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decreasing in light

Astrology; General astrology

When a planet has passed the opposition to the Sun it is said to be decreasing in light and is correspondingly weaker. This especially applies to the Moon.

decumbiture

Astrology; General astrology

A chart drawn for the time the patient falls ill, for the purpose of diagnosing illness. Alternatively drawn for the time the practitioner is first contacted by the patient. More on Decumbiture.

Invisible matter particles in space that cannot be detected by their emitted radiation but, according to the latest cosmological theories, whose presence can be inferred from gravitational effects on ...

harmonic

Astrology; General astrology

Resonant relationship, or overtone of planetary aspects. If an aspect is expressed as a fraction of 360°, the denominator of that fraction is the harmonic number of the aspect.

ayurveda

Astrology; General astrology

Traditional Indian holistic healing system, based in the humoral relationships of plants, oils, gems etc to the human body. Ayurveda (ayur: "life" & ved: "knowledge") is a spiritual discipline as ...

azimene

Astrology; General astrology

Deficient or "Weak" degrees that are traditionally held to cause tendency to lameness, deformity, or other disability such as blindness.

azimuth

Astrology; General astrology

Angular bearing of a celestial object measured in degrees on the horizon from the north point, relative to the position of an observer. It was formerly measured from the south point, but the ...