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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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Affliction
Astrology; General astrology
An adverse aspect, or position, creating problems in the expression of the relevant energies. Aspects from malefics are almost always adverse, so the aspected planet is said to suffer affliction, or ...
Above the earth
Astrology; General astrology
When a planet is located above the horizon, namely anywhere between the ascendant and descendant via the mid-heaven. If a planet is found in the 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th houses, it is above ...
Adept
Astrology; General astrology
One who has conscious control and understanding of techniques. An Adept is one who is proficient in astrological, alchemical, mystical or esoteric techniques, usually an initiate into one or other of ...
Abscission of light
Astrology; General astrology
Prevention of the culmination of an aspect by the intervention of another, thus "cutting off" the light. Used in Horary Astrology.
Accidental dignity
Astrology; General astrology
Planet dignified by favourable position, motion or aspect, but not in Essential Dignity. See Dignities, Accidental and Essential.
Absides (absis)
Astrology; General astrology
The points where the major axis of an elliptical orbit meets the orbital path.
Affinity
Astrology; General astrology
When planets or other factors are similar, in harmony, or have a mutual compatibility.
