Some 90 subdivisions of the heavens, mostly named according to some outline traced among the principal stars within the area. There is no sharp line of demarcation between the various contiguous constellations. Twelve of these groups lie along the ecliptic, and are thus known as the Zodiac of Constellations. At about the commencement of the … Read more
The conjunction of an inferior planet, Mercury or Venus, with the Sun is an inferior conjunction when the planet is between the Earth and the Sun; a Superior Conjunction, when the Sun is between the Earth and the planet. DeVore, Nicholas. Encyclopedia of Astrology. New York: Philosophical Library, 1947.
Phraseology to indicate the mutual relation of two planets occupying longitudinal positions separated by less than 7°. The exact limits, and the relative strength at different degrees of separation, constitutes a controversial point. Strictly speaking, the conjunction takes place when both occupy exactly the same degree position; although it begins to be operative when they … Read more
Three or more planets in a birth map, that are joined together by aspects, whereby. any stimulation will result in the combined action of all the planets which enter into the configuration. (b) A similar combination of mutual aspects between transitory planets. DeVore, Nicholas. Encyclopedia of Astrology. New York: Philosophical Library, 1947.
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
Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, and Virgo, because they were deemed more powerful by virtue of their nearness to the zenith. The assumption that these command while the other six obey is hardly warranted, even for this reason – since the Earth is actually at the opposite end of each polarity. Actually they might with … Read more
Said of a planet when in extreme closeness to the Sun, the limits variously placed at from 3° to 8°30′. The characteristic effect to which the term applies is probably confined within an arc of 3° and is more pronounced when the planet rises after the Sun. Older authorities, including Milton, have described it as … Read more
Markers of Time. (1) To the ancients the longest orbits within the solar system were those of Jupiter, 12 years, and Saturn, 30 years. Thus the points at which Jupiter caught up with and passed Saturn marked the greatest supercycle with which they were able to deal. This phenomenon occurred every 20 years at an … Read more
The original supreme deity, superseded by Zeus (2) In ancient texts, the planet Saturn (q.v.) DeVore, Nicholas. Encyclopedia of Astrology. New York: Philosophical Library, 1947.
The complete circle of the zodiac, or 360 degrees of 60 minutes each. DeVore, Nicholas. Encyclopedia of Astrology. New York: Philosophical Library, 1947.