Science / Astrology Glossary

Astrology: The science of relationships as measured by correlations between the movements of celestial bodies and circumstances and events on earth. The art of interpreting the meanings of these relati . . . View Full Definition

Athazer: A term applied by the ancients to the Moon when it forms an exact conjunction, semi-square, square, quincunx or opposition with the Sun or is separated from the sun by 12° or 160°.

Aura: A subtle quality or atmosphere emanating form a living being, object, or place.

Ayanamsa: From the Hindu ayana, the arc that describes the increasing gap between the tropical and sidereal zodiacs. The ayanamsa, which changes continually at the rate of approximately 50' a year, is . . . View Full Definition

Balsamic: Moon The Moon less than 45° behind the natal Sun according to natural zodiacal order. A natal balsamic Moon is associated with one's commitment to destiny.

Balsamic Phase: When a more quickly orbiting planet trails a planet with a slower orbit and appears to 'catch up' with the slower body, and the planets are within 45 degrees of one another in their orbital . . . View Full Definition

Barren Signs: Gemini, Leo and Virgo, traditionally associated with infertility. Aries, Sagittarius and Aquarius are considered semi-barren.

Benefic: Said of planets and aspects considered to be positive or helpful influences. Traditionally, Jupiter is the Greater Benefic and Venus is the Lesser Benefic; the Sun, Moon and Mercury are mode . . . View Full Definition

Berossos: (280 B.C.) Babylonian. A priest of Baal. He founded a school of astrology on the Island of Cos.

Beseiged: Said of a planet placed between two malefics. Energies of a beseiged planet are thought to be restricted.

Bestial Signs: Aries, Taurus, Leo and Capricorn; so designated because they are symbolized traditionally as animals. Also called quadrupedian (four-footed) and inarticulate (animals have voices but lack th . . . View Full Definition

Bi-Quintile: A minor benefic aspect, separating distance 144°, based on the fifth harmonic (multiples of 72°, a quintile, which is 1/5 of 360°).

Bi-Septile: A minor hard aspect, separating distance roughly 103° (102° 51' 26'), based on the seventh harmonic (multiples of a septile, 51 1/7°, which is 1/7 of 360°.

Bicorporeal Signs: Gemini, Sagittarius and Pisces. Also called double-bodied and double signs, they are associated with twins and dual experiences.

Birth Chart (Also Known As A Chart Or Chart Wheel): A 'map' detailing the positioning of the planets in the Signs at the specific moment of an individual's birth. The chart is rendered by using the individual's place, date and time of birth a . . . View Full Definition

Birthtime: The moment of first breath of a new born.

Bowl: One of the seven horoscope patterns identified by the late Marc Edmund Jones according to the picture formed by planetary distribution in a horoscope. All ten planets placed in approximately . . . View Full Definition

Bucket: The planetary arrangement formed by nine planets occupying approximately one-half of a horoscope with one planet roughly opposing the group that is a focal point of action (bucket handle) fo . . . View Full Definition

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