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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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Grand cross

Astrology; General astrology

Two sets of oppositions at right angles to each other. An aspect representing very difficult energy, it creates frustration, anger, stress, intensity and the feeling of always being on a treadmill. ...

Heliacal rising

Astrology; General astrology

When a planet or star, after previously having been in conjunction with the Sun (and so invisible), emerges from the light so as to be visible on the eastern horizon in the morning before sunrise.

Hard aspects

Astrology; General astrology

A modern term for malefic aspects, including square, opposition, semi-square, sesqui-square. Hard as opposed to Soft.

Hellenistic astrology

Astrology; General astrology

Ancient Western Astrology as practised during the Hellenistic Period, some two thousand years ago.

Great circle

Astrology; General astrology

A circle contained within the celestial sphere that has its centre on the same point as the centre of the celestial sphere.

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).

Delta T

Astrology; General astrology

Drift in apparent clock-time, caused by fluctuations in the Earth's orbit.

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