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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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Conjunct
Astrology; General astrology
Two or more planets are conjunct when they are closely associated (within 8° of arc) in the same sign.
Converse
Astrology; General astrology
Contrary motion to the natural movement of the planets through the signs. Used in Directions.
Direct station
Astrology; General astrology
A planet when returning to Direct Motion through the zodiac after a period of Retrograde Motion remains stationary for a brief period. This "Direct Station" is the ideal time to make or implement ...
Divisional chart
Astrology; General astrology
A vital part of the Hindu Vedic system, where additional charts (the 16 varga charts) are erected. Based on fractions ("divisions") of each sign, each varga gives light on a different side of the ...
Dodecahedron
Astrology; General astrology
A 12-sided geometric solid, particularly one with 12 regular faces. According to Plato in the Timæus, the dodecahedron is the fifth natural solid, "a fifth figure (which is made out of twelve ...
Diurnal arc
Astrology; General astrology
The time in right ascension that a planet or degree of the zodiac takes to move from its rising point to its setting point.
Direct motion
Astrology; General astrology
Planetary motion through the zodiac in the normal order of the signs. The opposite of Retrograde Motion.
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