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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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Arabic parts

Astrology; General astrology

Significant points on the ecliptic, derived from the relationship between other significant points or planets. Parts are also known as Lots. See Pars Fortunæ (Part of Fortune). More about Arabic ...

Application

Astrology; General astrology

The approach of one planet to another by aspect or conjunction, or to a sensitive point in the chart, such as a cusp. See Separation.

Archetype

Astrology; General astrology

Original pattern, model, prototype, or blueprint. According to modern, psychological astrology, archetypes are the primordial images that form the structural basis for our subconscious motivations, ...

Arc

Astrology; General astrology

Distance as measured in degrees, minutes and seconds along the circumference of a circle. There are 360 degrees of arc in the circumference of a circle; a minute is one 60th of a degree and a second ...

Ashtakavarga

Astrology; General astrology

Sophisticated point-system of calculating the power of planetary transits, particularly in view of a planet's strength with regard to every planet, including Sun and Moon. Used in Jyotish (Indian ...

Astral body

Astrology; General astrology

Subtle, interpenetrating body, or level of the human energetic field (aura), primarily concerned with processing information and prana (chi) at the emotional level.

Ascending

Astrology; General astrology

A planet is said to be ascending (rising), when moving via the ascendant between the fourth and tenth cusps, i.e. in the eastern hemisphere of the chart.

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