Science / Astrology Glossary

Vulcan: A hypothetical planet whose orbit is said to lie between Mercury and the Sun, about twelve million miles from the Sun. Astronomers have no evidence of this planet as yet.

Vulkanus: The seventh symbolic planet used in Uranian astrology. See also Uranian astrology.

Waning: That phase of the lunation cycle from full Moon (Sun/Moon opposition) to new Moon (Sun/Moon conjunction) during which the visible portion of the Moon decreases.

War Time: The name used for daylight saving time during periods of war. See also daylight saving time.

Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, members of the water triplicity that symbolize receptivity, sensitivity and emotional depth.

Waxing: The phase of the lunation cycle from new Moon (Sun/Moon conjunction) to full (Sun/Moon opposition) during which the Moon appears to grow larger, increasing in light.

Yod: An aspect configuration in which two planets in sextile both form a quincunx (inconjunct) with the same third planet; it is given a karmic connotation. Sometimes called the Finger of God. Se . . . View Full Definition

Zenith: The point in the celestial sphere directly overhead; opposite the nadir. The zenith and nadir are the poles of the horizon.

Zeus: The third symbolic planet used in Uranian astrology. See also Uranian astrology.

Zodiac: From the Greek zodiakos, literally circle of animals. See also tropical zodiac, sidereal zodiac.

Zodiacal Aspects: Aspects based upon planets' zodiacal longitude as distinguished from parallels and contaparallels, which depend upon declination.

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