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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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Night-stars

Astrology; General astrology

Moon, Mars and Venus. Mercury is convertible, and may be either Diurnal or Nocturnal. Jupiter, Saturn and Sun are the Day Stars.

Nocturnal arc

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The distance in space or time taken by a planet passing through the night.

Noon mark

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Mean local time at birthplace when it is noon at Greenwich, England.

Shadow planet

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Not a true celestial body, but a calculated point of significance in the chart, primarily the Moon's north (ascending) and south (descending) nodes.

Saturn

Astrology; General astrology

The planet symbolising matters to do with karma, responsibility, structure, restriction, chronic conditions, old age and so on.

Semi-square

Astrology; General astrology

A minor adverse aspect of 45 degrees, derived from Kepler. Also known as octile.

Sesqui-quadrate

Astrology; General astrology

A minor adverse aspect of 135 degrees, derived from Kepler.

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