Astrology

Explore the foundations of Western astrology. Reference entries for all 12 zodiac signs, the major planets, the 12 astrological houses, and the key planetary aspects — each with interpretive meanings, correspondences, and practical guidance for chart reading.

43 entries in this collection

Aquarius (♒)

The eleventh sign of the zodiac, spanning January 20 to February 18. Aquarius is a Fixed Air sign traditionally ruled by Saturn and in modern astrology co-ruled by Uranus, the plan...

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Aries (♈)

The first sign of the zodiac, spanning March 21 to April 19. Aries is a Cardinal Fire sign ruled by Mars, the planet of war and drive. Symbolized by the Ram, Aries embodies initiat...

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Cancer (♋)

The fourth sign of the zodiac, spanning June 21 to July 22. Cancer is a Cardinal Water sign ruled by the Moon, the luminary of emotion and instinct. Symbolized by the Crab, Cancer ...

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Capricorn (♑)

The tenth sign of the zodiac, spanning December 22 to January 19. Capricorn is a Cardinal Earth sign ruled by Saturn, the planet of structure, discipline, and time. Symbolized by t...

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Chiron

Chiron is a small body orbiting between Saturn and Uranus, classified as both a comet and a minor planet. Discovered in 1977, it was named after the wise centaur of Greek mythology...

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Conjunction (0°)

A conjunction occurs when two planets occupy the same degree of the zodiac (within an orb of 0-8°). It is the most powerful aspect, fusing the energies of both planets into a singl...

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Eighth House

The Eighth House governs transformation, shared resources, death, rebirth, sexuality, the occult, inheritance, and other people's money. It is the house of deep merging — emotional...

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Eleventh House

The Eleventh House governs friendships, groups, social networks, hopes, wishes, humanitarian ideals, and the collective future. It describes your relationship with community, the g...

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Fifth House

The Fifth House governs creativity, self-expression, romance, pleasure, children, and play. It is the house of joy — where you create for the sheer delight of creating, where you f...

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First House (The Ascendant)

The First House begins at the Ascendant (Rising Sign) — the zodiac sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at the exact moment of your birth. It is the most personal point in t...

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Fourth House (The IC)

The Fourth House begins at the Imum Coeli (IC) — the lowest point of the chart, representing your deepest roots. It governs home, family, ancestry, emotional foundations, and the p...

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Gemini (♊)

The third sign of the zodiac, spanning May 21 to June 20. Gemini is a Mutable Air sign ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication and intellect. Symbolized by the Twins, Gemini ...

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Jupiter

The planet of expansion, abundance, wisdom, faith, and good fortune. Jupiter is the "Great Benefic" — where it touches, it enlarges, blesses, and brings opportunity. It governs hig...

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Leo (♌)

The fifth sign of the zodiac, spanning July 23 to August 22. Leo is a Fixed Fire sign ruled by the Sun, the luminary of identity and vitality. Symbolized by the Lion, Leo embodies ...

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Libra (♎)

The seventh sign of the zodiac, spanning September 23 to October 22. Libra is a Cardinal Air sign ruled by Venus, the planet of harmony and relationship. Symbolized by the Scales, ...

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Mars

The planet of action, desire, aggression, energy, and courage. Mars governs how you assert yourself, fight for what you want, express anger, and pursue goals. It rules both Aries (...

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Mercury

The planet of communication, intellect, reasoning, learning, and exchange. Mercury governs how you think, speak, write, process information, and make sense of the world. It rules b...

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Neptune

The planet of dreams, illusion, spirituality, compassion, and dissolution. Discovered in 1846, Neptune governs the invisible, the imaginal, and the transcendent — everything from m...

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Ninth House

The Ninth House governs higher education, philosophy, religion, long-distance travel, foreign cultures, law, publishing, and the quest for meaning. It is the house of the higher mi...

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North Node (Rahu)

The North Node of the Moon — also called Rahu in Vedic astrology — is not a physical body but a mathematical point where the Moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic from south to north. ...

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Opposition (180°)

An opposition occurs when two planets are approximately 180° apart (within an orb of 5-8°), occupying signs that are directly across the zodiac from each other. The opposition crea...

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Pisces (♓)

The twelfth and final sign of the zodiac, spanning February 19 to March 20. Pisces is a Mutable Water sign traditionally ruled by Jupiter and in modern astrology co-ruled by Neptun...

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Pluto

The planet of transformation, power, death and rebirth, the shadow, and evolutionary pressure. Discovered in 1930, Pluto governs what is hidden, taboo, and profoundly transformativ...

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Quincunx (150°)

A quincunx (also called an inconjunct) occurs when two planets are approximately 150° apart (within an orb of 2-3°), connecting signs that share nothing — no element, modality, or ...

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Sagittarius (♐)

The ninth sign of the zodiac, spanning November 22 to December 21. Sagittarius is a Mutable Fire sign ruled by Jupiter, the planet of expansion and wisdom. Symbolized by the Archer...

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Saturn

The planet of structure, discipline, responsibility, limitation, and karma. Saturn is the "Great Malefic" in traditional astrology — not because it is evil, but because its lessons...

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Scorpio (♏)

The eighth sign of the zodiac, spanning October 23 to November 21. Scorpio is a Fixed Water sign traditionally ruled by Mars and in modern astrology co-ruled by Pluto, the planet o...

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Second House

The Second House governs personal resources, finances, material possessions, self-worth, and values. It describes your relationship with money, what you own, how you earn, and — on...

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Semi-Sextile (30°)

A semi-sextile occurs when two planets are approximately 30° apart (within an orb of 1-2°), connecting adjacent zodiac signs. Because neighboring signs always differ in element, mo...

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Seventh House (The Descendant)

The Seventh House begins at the Descendant — the point directly opposite the Ascendant — and governs one-on-one partnerships, marriage, committed relationships, contracts, open ene...

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Sextile (60°)

A sextile occurs when two planets are approximately 60° apart (within an orb of 2-4°), typically connecting signs of compatible elements (Fire-Air or Earth-Water). The sextile is a...

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Sixth House

The Sixth House governs daily work, health, routines, service, and the maintenance of the body and life. It describes your approach to employment (as opposed to career, which is th...

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Square (90°)

A square occurs when two planets are approximately 90° apart (within an orb of 5-8°), typically connecting signs of the same modality (Cardinal, Fixed, or Mutable) but incompatible...

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Taurus (♉)

The second sign of the zodiac, spanning April 20 to May 20. Taurus is a Fixed Earth sign ruled by Venus, the planet of love and beauty. Symbolized by the Bull, Taurus embodies stab...

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Tenth House (The Midheaven)

The Tenth House begins at the Midheaven (MC) — the highest point of the chart — and governs career, public reputation, authority, achievement, and your legacy in the world. It desc...

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The Moon

The second luminary, representing emotions, instinct, the subconscious, habits, and the inner self that only those closest to you see. The Moon is the fastest-moving body in astrol...

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The Sun

The central luminary of the natal chart, representing core identity, vitality, ego, willpower, and the conscious self. The Sun is not technically a planet, but in astrology it func...

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Third House

The Third House governs communication, the immediate environment, siblings, short trips, early education, and the everyday mind. It describes how you think, speak, write, learn, an...

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Trine (120°)

A trine occurs when two planets are approximately 120° apart (within an orb of 5-8°), typically connecting signs of the same element (Fire-Fire, Earth-Earth, Air-Air, or Water-Wate...

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Twelfth House

The Twelfth House governs the unconscious, hidden strengths and weaknesses, solitude, sacrifice, spirituality, dreams, karma, and self-undoing. It is the most mysterious house — th...

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Uranus

The planet of revolution, innovation, sudden change, liberation, and individuation. Discovered in 1781 during the Age of Revolutions, Uranus breaks the rules that Saturn builds. It...

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Venus

The planet of love, beauty, harmony, values, pleasure, and attraction. Venus governs what you find beautiful, how you relate in partnerships, your aesthetic sense, and your relatio...

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Virgo (♍)

The sixth sign of the zodiac, spanning August 23 to September 22. Virgo is a Mutable Earth sign ruled by Mercury, the planet of analysis and discernment. Symbolized by the Maiden (...

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