Ancient man was convinced that his destiny upon earth was ruled by the divine power that placed the stars in the heavens; that every created thing was a result of this influence; and that the Sun was the active principle of good, and the darkness of evil. The ancient concept was aptly expressed by Cowper, … Read more
Two planets in opposition, each squared by a third planet, resulting in what is termed a T-square or T-cross. A fourth planet, opposing the third and squaring the first two, forms a Grand Cross. The T-square is a dynamic influence; the Grand Cross tends to diffusion. DeVore, Nicholas. Encyclopedia of Astrology. New York: Philosophical Library, … Read more
The science of diagnosis whereby the maladjustment of the individual to life can be treated by correctional thinking. It does not concern itself with prediction, fortune-telling, life readings, or any other form of appeal to curiosity, mystery or superstition. It deals with reactions developed in the individual by virtue of growth and development during his … Read more
Said of the rising or setting of a planet (or a star) when it is near the Sun – hence rises and sets along with it. The opposite of acronycal (qv.) DeVore, Nicholas. Encyclopedia of Astrology. New York: Philosophical Library, 1947.
A term applied, by the Chaldeans, to the three bright stars in a constellation, which served to mark the position of the ruling planet of that sign, when in the sign. Doubtless employed in an age in which there were no telescopes, to enable the observer to locate the planet when it occupied its own … Read more
sign rulerships of. v. Signs DeVore, Nicholas. Encyclopedia of Astrology. New York: Philosophical Library, 1947.
Twilight. Used in Primary Directions DeVore, Nicholas. Encyclopedia of Astrology. New York: Philosophical Library, 1947.
Said of the inferior planets as well as of the Moon, when less than half of the disc is illuminated by the Sun DeVore, Nicholas. Encyclopedia of Astrology. New York: Philosophical Library, 1947.
Those which coincide with the formation, by the Moon, directional or transitory, of each successive semi-square or 45° aspect, to its position at birth; or at the commencement of any illness, operation, or event under Horary consideration. By noting the positions of the Moon at successive crises, aspects thereto will indicate the prognosis. Favorable crises … Read more
According to Ptolemy the sex as well as the incidents relating to a child, prior to its birth, may be deduced from the positions of the planets at the time of conception. The entire subject of prenatal cosmic stimulation is a welter of confused theorizing, which as yet lacks confirmation in practice sufficient to bring … Read more