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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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Balsamic moon

Astrology; General astrology

The final phase of the Moon between the last quarter and the darkness of the New Moon. See Moon Phases.

Eclipse

Astrology; General astrology

Solar and Lunar eclipses are important keys to political and social events. They are also significant in natal and progressed horoscopes. An eclipse happens when the Sun, Earth and Moon align so ...

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.

Earthy triplicity

Astrology; General astrology

The Earth Signs: Capricorn; Taurus; Virgo. These signs are cold and dry by nature and melancholic by temperament.

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.

Ecliptic

Astrology; General astrology

The Sun's apparent path through the zodiac, the central line of a belt some 15° – 18° wide around the Earth. The name refers to eclipses, which can only occur here.

East point

Astrology; General astrology

The sign and degree rising over the Earth's equator at any given moment.

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