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
A theory of cosmic evolution originated by John Fiske and advanced by him as an interpretation of Spenser. DeVore, Nicholas. Encyclopedia of Astrology. New York: Philosophical Library, 1947.
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
Erratic members of the Solar system, usually of small mass. Luminous bodies, wandering through space, or circulating around the Sun, and visible only when they approach the Sun. They usually consist of three elements: nucleus, envelope, and tail. The superstitious once considered them to be evil omens. Those pursuing an elongated orbit are periodic and … Read more