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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A planet is weaker and in its detriment when it is in the sign opposing that which it rules. For example, Mars is in detriment when placed in Libra, the opposite of Aries, or Taurus, the opposite of ...

Decreasing in light

Astrology; General astrology

When a planet has passed the opposition to the Sun it is said to be decreasing in light and is correspondingly weaker. This especially applies to the Moon.

Depressed pole

Astrology; General astrology

The section of the Pole which projects below the horizon at a given place.

Descension

Astrology; General astrology

Obsolete term for essential debility (specifically fall).

Gnosis

Astrology; General astrology

Direct knowledge of, or union with the divine. The ultimate aim of hermetic and esoteric practice. Renaissance astrology, alchemy and magic were particularly concerned with the attainment of Gnosis.

Gibbous moon

Astrology; General astrology

The phase of the Moon between the first quarter and the full (waxing gibbous) and between the full and the third quarter (waning gibbous), where more than half of the illuminated surface of the moon ...