\input tex \twelvepointsanserif \raggedright% \raggedbottom \pretolerance=5000 \tolerance=500 \headline={\hfil\twelvepointsanserif\bf GLOSSARY OF ASTROLOGICAL¨ TERMS\hfil} % \footline={\tenpointsanserif \hbox to 0pt{\bf AstroTek, PO Box 77731\hss}% \hfil$\prec$\enspace\folio\enspace$\succ$\hfil% \hbox to 0pt{\hss San Francisco CA 94107}}% % \def\entry#1{\hskip-4pt{\bf#1:}} % \space{0.75in} \begindoublecolumns % \entry{Affliction} An outdated term that describes either a difficult¨ aspect (i.e. Squared or {\bf Opposition}), or a placement of a planet¨ or angle in a sign that does not suit it, (i.e. Mars in Pisces). Also¨ describes a relationship with a {\bf Malefic}, such as Saturn. \entry{Air Signs} Aquarius, Gemini, or Libra. These signs are¨ generally associated with the air. The air signs are usually connected¨ with communication and the intellect. \entry{Angles} Refers to the Major angles in a chart. Includes: the¨ {\bf Ascendant} or {\bf Rising Sign}, the {\bf Descendant}, which is¨ opposite the Ascendant, the {\bf Medium Coeli} (the Midheaven), and¨ {\bf Immum \penalty-200 Coeli}, which is opposite the Medium Coeli. \entry{Angular Houses} The first, fourth, seventh, and tenth houses.¨ These houses are generally connected with the {\bf Cardinal Signs} and¨ Cardinal Qualities. \entry{Ascendant} The point of the zodiac which falls on the eastern¨ horizon at the time of your birth. This is the same as the first house¨ cusp and describes your personality and character and how you relate¨ to your world. \entry{Aspect} An angular relationship between two planets, angles,¨ etc. These relationships are based on harmonics or multiples. The¨ major aspects are {\bf Conjunct} (see {\bf Conjunction}), {\bf Trine},¨ {\bf Sextile Squared}, and {\bf Opposition}. These first three are¨ generally considered to be beneficial aspects, the last two considered¨ to be difficult, though the more difficult aspects can act as teachers¨ and help you to learn and grow. \entry{Benefic} Planets and aspects which were thought to give¨ positive influences. Traditionally Jupiter and Venus are the two Major¨ Benefics in that order; Mercury and the Moon are also considered¨ Benefic. \penalty-100 {\bf Conjunct}, {\bf Sextile}, and {\bf Trine}¨ aspects are also considered Benefic. \entry{Cadent} The third, sixth, ninth, and twelfth are the cadent¨ {\bf houses}. These are ruled by {\bf Mutable Signs}, and are¨ generally associated with the Mutable Qualities. \entry{Campanus} Thirteenth century mathematician and astrologer who¨ devised the Campanus House System. \entry{Cardinal Signs} The signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.¨ These fall at the Cardinal Points of the Zodiac, with Aries beginning¨ at the {\bf Vernal Equinox} or first point of Spring, used at the¨ beginning of the Zodiac. These signs are generally associated with¨ action and beginnings. They are also associated with initiatory and¨ dynamic actions. \entry{Conjunction} An aspect formed when two angles or planets are at¨ roughly the same angle (usually within 8 degrees); its symbol is¨ $\sigma$. This aspect may be favorable or unfavorable. \entry{Critical degrees} 0, 13, and 26 degrees of Aries, Cancer, Libra¨ and Capricorn. 9, and 21 degrees in Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius.¨ Also 4 and 17 degrees in Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces. Comes¨ from the Hindus. Thought to be a sensitive point which strengthens the¨ power of the sign. \entry{Cusp} A line dividing the houses or signs. When dealing with¨ signs it represents a grey area where the individual may be affected¨ by both signs. \entry{Decan, Decanates} A division of the signs into 10 degrees each,¨ each of which is subtly different from one another due to the¨ different rulers involved. \entry{Descendant} The angle which is exactly across from the {\bf¨ Ascendant}. It is the cusp of the seventh house. Your descendant¨ relates to your marriage and partnership and interaction with others.¨ This is also the Seventh House Cusp. \entry{Earth Signs} The signs Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. These signs¨ represent ``Earthly'' qualities such as stability, responsibility, and¨ practicality. \entry{East Point} The angle which is rising over the eastern horizon¨ at the earth's equator at any time. Occasionally used for¨ Compatibility analysis. \entry{Easy Aspect} A harmonious aspect such as {\bf Conjunct}, {\bf¨ Trine}, or {\bf Sextile}. \entry{Ecliptic} The apparent path that the sun would take if it¨ actually rotated around the earth. \entry{Elements} Air, Water, Earth and Fire. \entry{Equal House System} The system that takes the first house being¨ the {\bf Ascendant} and dividing the remaining 11 houses into equal 30¨ degree slices. The M-House system starts with the {\bf Medium Coeli}¨ or Midheaven being the cusp of the 10th house and dividing the other¨ 11 houses as equal 30 degree slices. \entry{Feminine Signs} Earth and water signs. Feminine refers to¨ receptivity, not gender. \entry{Fire Signs} Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. These signs are¨ considered to be fiery, passionate, and spontaneous. \entry{Fixed Signs} Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. These signs¨ are associated with fixed and stable emotional characteristics. \entry{Flat Chart} A chart in which the first house is set at 0¨ degrees Aries. Frequently used when the birth time and therefore the¨ {\bf Ascendant} is not known. \entry{Greater Benefic} Jupiter. Assumed to bring your major¨ blessings. \entry{Greater Malefic} Saturn. Assumed to be the cause of evil in¨ your life. \entry{Greenwich Mean Time} See {\bf Sidereal Time}. \entry{GMT} Stands for {\bf Greenwich Mean Time}. \entry{Hard Aspects} Inharmonious aspects. Generally considered to be¨ {\bf Squared}, {\bf Opposition}, {\bf Quartile}, and others. Aspects¨ where the energies do not always help. \entry{Harmonious Aspects} The {\bf Conjunct}, {\bf Sextile}, and {\bf¨ Trine} aspects. Also referred to as {\bf Easy aspects}. \entry{House} A section of the zodiac, mathematically defined, which¨ represents a particular area of life. \entry{Immum Coeli} The bottom of the heavens, or the fourth house¨ cusp. In an non-equal or Quadrant house system. Represents the family¨ relations and home life. \entry{Intercepted Sign} A sign which does not fall exactly on a house¨ {\bf Cusp}, but lies between. \entry{Koch} Dr. Walter Koch, a German astrologer who founded the Koch¨ House System or Birthplace House System. \entry{Malefic} An old term used to refer to {\bf planets} or {\bf¨ aspects} thought to cause harm. It usually refers to the planet Saturn¨ and Mars. Minor Malefics are also Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. \entry{Masculine Signs} Air and Fire Signs. Those signs are suggested¨ to manifest aggressiveness, sometimes referred to as Positive signs. \entry{Medium Coeli, Med Coeli, MC, Midheaven} Taken to be the point¨ directly overhead in the chart. In an unequal chart it is the cusp of¨ the tenth house. This describe your career and public ambitions as¨ well as your relations with superiors \entry{Mutable Signs} The Signs Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and¨ Pisces. Signs associated with adaptability and flexibility. \entry{Node} The point where a planet's orbit intercepts the {\bf¨ ecliptic}. \entry{Opposition} An {\bf aspect} representing an angular difference¨ of 180 degrees. Also a situation where two planets are directly across¨ a chart (6 signs apart) from each other; its symbol on charts is¨ $\infty$. Generally causes difficulty and discord. \entry{Orb} The space within which an aspect is effective. \entry{Part of Fortune} Arabian part most commonly used by¨ astrologers. Found by subtracting Sun's position from the sum of {\bf¨ Ascendant} and Moon positions in degrees. Suggests fortunate¨ circumstances. \entry{Placidus} Spanish Monk, Placidus de Tito, 17th century. founder¨ of the Placidus House System. Most commonly used house system today. \entry{Planet} From Greek ``planetes'' or the wanderer. Describes any¨ celestial body which appears from the Earth to move. \entry{Progressions} Term used for advancing planets and house cusps¨ from birth to a second point in time. Usually 1 day for each year of¨ life. \entry{Quartile} The {\bf aspect} formed when two planets are three¨ signs apart, or 90 degrees. Its symbol is \rlap{$\sqcup$}$\sqcap$).¨ Considered an unfavorable aspect. \entry{Quintile} A favorable {\bf aspect} with a difference of 72¨ degrees. \entry{Rectification} Correction for inexact birth-time using known¨ events or characteristics of the subject. \entry{Regiomontanus} German Astrologer 15th century who devised the¨ Regiomontanus House System. \entry{Relative Houses} Houses 3, 7, and 11. Associated with the Air¨ Signs. \entry{Retrograde Motion} Apparent backward motion, thought to cause¨ difficulty in a person's chart. \entry{Rising Sign} Another word for {\bf Ascendant}. \entry{Sextile} An {\bf aspect} with a difference of 60 degrees,¨ marked * when two planets are two signs apart on the chart. A¨ generally favorable aspect. \entry{Sidereal Time} Time based upon the rotation of the earth¨ relative to the {\bf vernal equinox}. {\bf Greenwich Mean Time} (GMT)¨ is sidereal time in Greenwich England, the arbitrary basis for all¨ scientific and technical measurements of time. Because the Earth¨ rotates, ``noon'' happens at different times in different places. To¨ make for consistent time measurements, there are 24 agreed-upon time zones, arranged so that ``noon'' is more or less when¨ the sun is overhead. Each time zone represents one hour of time¨ difference (one full revolution is one day); each local time differs¨ from GMT by a fixed number of hours (then there's always Daylight¨ Savings\dots) Sometimes specified as hours before or after GMT. \entry{Sidereal Zodiac} A zodiac based on the placement of the stars,¨ not the {\bf Vernal Equinox}. \entry{Signs} Division of the zodiac into twelve equal divisions,¨ related to the constellations. \entry{Spring Equinox} See {\bf Vernal Equinox}. \entry{Trine} An aspect with a difference of 120 degrees, the symbol¨ for which is $\bigtriangleup$. A generally favorable aspect. \entry{Vernal Equinox} March 22nd (north of the equator); when day and¨ night are equal, and the noontime sun is directly overhead at the¨ equator. The beginning of the yearly cycle. \enddoublecolumns \bye