The House System
Filed under Astrology, Intro Topics on June 1, 2015
If the Zodiac ring represents the celestial layer of the chart, then the house system is the terrestrial layer where celestial events actually land in our lives. The house system is broken up into twelve houses with the first house beginning at the 9 o’clock mark. From a geographical perspective, the chart wheel is oriented upside down, where the Sun…
Read MoreSign Ownership
Filed under Astrology, Intro Topics on May 14, 2015
Each of the twelve signs make up 30 ̊ of the 360 ̊ zodiac circle. The absolute longitude of a planet is the distance from 0 ̊ Aries that it falls. For example, the Sun at 3 ̊ Taurus is equivalent to an absolute longitude would of 33 ̊. The secondary measurement system is based on 60 minutes. After 29…
Read MoreDignity in Depth
Filed under Advanced Topics, Astrology on May 1, 2015
The condition of each sign depends entirely on the dignity of its ruler. You’ll want to think of the signs as kingdoms owned by the various planets. For example, Saturn owns Capricorn and Aquarius. If Saturn is exalted in Libra, then he also exalts Capricorn and Aquarius. Planets that fall in those two signs would be considered strong unless otherwise…
Read MoreThe Planets
Filed under Astrology, Intro Topics on April 18, 2015
A planet could be likened to a car. Now whether or not that car functions would be likened to its quality or sign. Is it a red car? Is it well-oiled? A sign adds color to the planet and describes its value. Naturally, you can see how a planet, with its inherent qualities, prefers signs that match its personality. Many…
Read MoreThe Signs
Filed under Astrology, Intro Topics on March 14, 2015
There is a misunderstanding in modern astrology that each sign carries a zillion personality traits with it. That’s not really true. Each sign is simply an adjective that is used to describe the condition of a planet. For example, Leo is a hot, fiery, dry sign. Ideally, you want a planet’s inherent quality to match the sign. Planets that are…
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