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Astrology refers to any of several systems of understanding, interpreting and organizing knowledge about reality and human existence. It's based on the relative positions and movement of various celestial bodies, chiefly the Sun, Moon, planets, and lunar nodes as seen at the time and place of a birth or other event being studied. Astrology can also be viewed as a cultural system of symbolism for talking about matters of the mind and personality in western culture. It has roots in alchemical and Hermetic tradition which were very influential until the 17th century.


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Contents

Introduction

Read through our astrology library. Learn about the sun signs, how the planets affect you, how to cast birth charts, how to interpret the results, and much more.


Types of Astrology - The different branches of astrology.

  • Natal Astrology - The department of Astrology which deals with nativities - the influence of planets and signs upon the life and character of the individual.
  • Vedic (Jyotish) - Vedic astrology uses primarily the sidereal zodiac (in which stars are considered to be the fixed background against which the motion of the planets is measured), whereas most Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac.
  • Horary Astrology - The art of interpreting the relationship between cosmic phenomena resulting from the ordered motions of the celestial bodies, and a thought, situation or event. It deals successfully only with concrete, well-defined queries, and its validity is subject to question when the particular problem to be analyzed is hazy in the mind of the querent, or ill-defined in its presentation to the astrologer.
  • Mundane Astrology - An interpretation of Astrology in terms of world trends, the destinies of nations and of large groups of individuals, based on an analysis of the effects of Equinoxes, Solstices, New Moons, Eclipses, planetary conjunctions, and similar celestial phenomena; as distinguished from Natal Astrology, specifically applicable to an individual birth horoscope.
  • Electional Astrology - Method by which to choose a suitable time for commencing any honestly conceived and reasonable project or endeavor, such as a marriage, journey, law-suit, building operation, engaging in a new business or profession, the reconciling of opponents, drawing up a will, buying land or house, planting a garden, launching a ship, moving into a new home.
  • Astrocartography (Locational Astrology) - An astrocartography chart is a natal chart super-imposed on a map of the world. The planetary placements and aspects are depicted as lines flowing through countries and oceans, sometimes crossing each other and creating a power point; sometimes many converging on one area, and actually canceling each other out.

Twelve Sun Signs

According to the traditions of astrology, the first key to a character analysis of any individual lies in the position of the Sun in his birth sign. This shows his basic character, with emphasis placed on the spiritual qualities of his nature.

If the Sun is well aspected, it represents man's highest aspirations; if badly aspected, it represents his less worthy aims.

  • Aries (Mar 20 - Apr 18) - A cardinal fire sign. Energetic, impulsive, enthusiastic, positive, enterprising.
  • Taurus (Apr 19 - May 20) - A fixed earth sign; Stubborn, steadfast, systematic, persevering, kind-hearted, often musical.
  • Gemini (May 21 - Jun 20) - A mutable air sign. Restless, versatile, clever, exuberant, expressive.
  • Cancer (Jun 21 - Jul 22) - A cardinal water sign. Tenacious, patient, sensitive, sympathetic, motherly, changeable, easily influenced.
  • Leo (Jul 23 - Aug 22) - A fixed fire sign. Proud, generous, trusting, energetic, domineering, and authoritative.
  • Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22) - A mutable earth sign. Exact, methodical, industrious, discriminating, intelligent, chaste.
  • Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22) - A cardinal air sign. Alert, just, artistic, painstaking, honorable, well balanced, affectionate, sympathetic.
  • Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21) - A fixed water sign. Energetic, independent, passionate, determined, with strong likes and dislikes.
  • Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21) - A mutable fiery sign. Candid, impulsive, restless, impatient, generous, insatiably curious, nature-loving, sport-loving.
  • Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19) - A cardinal earthy sign. Ambitious, persevering, diplomatic, reserved.
  • Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18) - A fixed airy sign. Honest, probing, broad-minded, amiable, humane, popular.
  • Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 19) - A mutable watery sign. Gentle, kind, retiring, sensitive, unlucky, often melancholy.

Decantes and Cusps

Explore these subdivisions that emphasize certain qualities and traits in your sun sign.

The Ascendant (or Rising Sign)

Many astrologers feel the ascendant is more important than the sun sign. In short, your ascendant sign reflects your outward approach to life and how other people see you.

The Planets

Learn about the planets and their astrological influence in your chart.

The Houses

The houses are divisions of the ecliptic plane. They represent separate areas and functions in your life.

  • The First House - The house of self, its primary significance is Action: Destiny in the making. It defines and particularizes the native, his personal appearance, disposition and manner, moral and subjective viewpoint and motivating impulses. In short, the ego.
  • The Second House - The house of money and possessions: Concerned with all matters of money, possessions, earnings and movable property; growth of any kind.
  • The Third House - The house of communication: Concerns relatives, kindred, education, travel, papers, correspondence, everyday matters.
  • The Fourth House - The house of home: Concerned with the home and domestic affairs, mines, land, and property or estate, things lost, the end of life.
  • The Fifth House - The house of creativity: Concerns love affairs, courtships, children, schools, all places of pleasure and speculation.
  • The Sixth House - The house of service and health: Concerns work, chores, health, employers & employees, interiors, and general well-being.
  • The Seventh House - The house of partnership and marriage: Concerns marriage, partnerships, engagements, unions, and appointments.
  • The Eighth House - The house of death and regeneration: Concerns birth & death, legacies, wills, and the goods or possessions of partners or immediate associates.
  • The Ninth House - The house of inner exploration and travel: Concerns long journeys, voyages, the publications of books, foreign affairs, legal matters, religious/spiritual questions, and science.
  • The Tenth House - The house of career and status: Concerns profession, honor, ruling powers, rank, those in authority, business affairs, official and social standing.
  • The Eleventh House - The house of friends and hopes & dreams: Concerns friends, acquaintances, hopes and wishes, the deliberation of rulers, governing bodies, associations and public companies.
  • The Twelfth House - The house of secrets, sorrows, and undoing: Concerns secrets, romances, intrigues, imprisonments and confinements, misfortunes and unforeseen troubles. Also, mysticism and the occult.

Interpretation

Here are the components needed to help interpret your chart.

Other Things in the Chart

  • The Elements - The four fundamental natures, symbolized as Fire, Earth, Air and Water.
  • The Qualities - The three qualities are cardinal, fixed, and mutable.

Astrological Tables & Tools

Astrology Reports

Romance (Star-Crossed Lovers)

Synastry is the subtle process of calculating the harmonious and inharmonious influences you share with another person.


Astrology Texts


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