General astrology

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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Chaldeans

Astrology; General astrology

Ancient astrologers, originally based in Babylon, a city in Mesopotamia (Iraq), the birthplace of Western Astrology. Subsequently a term for astrologers in general.

Celestial sphere

Astrology; General astrology

The imaginary sphere, with its centre being the centre of the Earth, onto which the zodiac, constellations and planets are projected.

Chariot

Astrology; General astrology

In ancient Hellenistic Astrology, a planet is held to be in its own chariot when in its own domicile, exaltation, or confines (terms).

Decumbiture

Astrology; General astrology

A chart drawn for the time the patient falls ill, for the purpose of diagnosing illness. Alternatively drawn for the time the practitioner is first contacted by the patient. More on Decumbiture.

Decile

Astrology; General astrology

Minor aspect of 36°. Considered fortunate, also known as semi-quintile.

Dexter

Astrology; General astrology

An aspect read to the right by diurnal movement, i.e. clockwise, against the zodiacal motion, which is anticlockwise. It is thus contrary to the natural succession of the Signs. Considered more ...

Planets appear to be descending when located between the tenth house cusp via the descendant and that of the fourth, when they begin to ascend. Descending planets are considered weaker than ascending ...