Feminine Signs:
The Earth and Water Signs, comprised of Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio,
Capricorn, and Pisces. Indicates passive and receptive energy.
Fifth House:
Also known as the House of Pleasure. It describes romance, creativity,
children, fun, and speculation. It also rules the dramatic and one's
artistic ability.
Fire Signs:
Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Signs belonging to this Element represent a
fiery nature.
First House:
Also known as the House of Self. It describes the outer personality. It is
the image we project to the world, our mask.
Fixed Signs:
Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. This Quality represents stubbornness and
inflexibility.
Forecast:
Plotting the movements of the planets to determine upcoming trends.
Fourth House:
Also known as the House of Home. It describes the residence, real estate,
ancestry, and the past. It is also speaks to parental influence.
Grand Cross:
A configuration in which four planets form mutual squares. It creates much
tension.
Grand Trine:
When three planets, generally of the same Element, meet each other to form a
triangle. The energy of this configuration is harmonious. A Grand Trine
differs from a normal Trine (where two planets are 120 degrees apart) in
that three or more planets are involved. When you look at this pattern in a
chart, it takes the form of a complete triangle, a Grand Trine. Usually (but
not always) it occurs in one of the four elements. Fire, Earth, Air or
Water. Thus the particular element in which it occurs will be highlighted. A
Grand Trine in Water is not the same as a Grand Trine in Air or Fire, etc.
This is a very fortunate and happy aspect, and quite rare.
Grand Square:
A Grand Square differs from a normal Square (usually two
planets separated by 90 degrees) in that four or more planets are involved.
When you look at the pattern in a chart you see a whole and complete square.
This, though stressful, usually denotes a new manifestation in the life.
There is much work and balancing involved in the manifestation.
Hard Aspect:
Aspects which create tension and friction. Squares, oppositions, and
quincunxes are all hard aspects.
Horary Astrology:
The branch of Astrology devoted to answering specific questions by means of
a chart drawn up for the time the question is asked.
Horoscope:
In this century, the word "horoscope" has become synonymous with the daily
20-50 word predictions offered in newspapers, magazines, and on the
Internet. It literally means the marker of time and is a map of the heavens
at the time of one's birth (technically speaking, synonymous with "birth
chart").
Houses:
The celestial sphere taken as a 360-degree circle divided into twelve
sections. These sections are referred to by their numbers, such as "the
First House," "the Second House," etc. Houses are generally numbered
counterclockwise from the ascendant (starting at the nine o'clock position),
with the House which begins at the ascendant known as "the First House."
Each House speaks to a particular component of one's life.
Houses are 12 Signs of the
Zodiac and 12 Houses of experience. The 12 Signs are personality types and
ways in which a given planet expresses itself. The 12 Houses show 'where' in
your life this expression takes place. Each House has a different area of
interest. A House can become potent and important, a House of Power in
different ways. If it contains the Sun, the Moon or the Ruler of your chart.
If it contains more than one planet, or if the Ruler of that house is
receiving unusual stimulation from other planets.
1st House - Personal image and sensual delights
2nd House - Money and finance
3rd House - Communication and intellectual interests
4th House - Home and family
5th House - Children fun, games, creativity, speculations
and love affairs.
6th House - Health and work
7th House - Love, marriage and social activities
8th House - Transformation and regeneration
9th House - Religion, foreign travel, higher education and
philosophy
10th House - Career
11th House - Friends, group activities and fondest wishes
12th House - Spirituality
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