Wednesday, 20 March 2013

Terms Used In Astrology And What They Mean

If you are new to astrology then it is essential to learn some of the basic terms that are used in astrology. This would help you to understand and follow your birth chart. Each term determines some meaning. Here are the terms and what it signifies given in a detailed manner. The air horoscope symbol are the signs of Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. Ascendant is the term signifying the rising sign. This is the horoscope symbol on the cusp of the first house of the birth chart. Descendant is the cusp of the seventh house in the birth chart. The horoscope symbol of Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn are called Earth signs. Elements, which are well known to all and it is said to be Fire, Earth, Air, and Water.
The signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn are called as cardinal signs. The horoscope symbol of Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces are water signs. The signs of Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius are called as fire signs. The signs of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces are called as mutable signs. The horoscope symbol of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius are said to be a fixed horoscope symbol. The signs of Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces are feminine signs. The other Zodiac signs are referred to as a masculine horoscope symbol.

Each of these signs has its own features. In the horoscope some divisions are seen; it counts to twelve in number. The heaven is divided into 12. These are called as the houses and each house is ruled by specific planets which are called as planetary rulers. Each house also signifies some specific areas of life. The Sun and the Moon are called as the luminaries. A cusp of a sign is said to be the degree when one sign ends and the other begins. Glyphs are the symbols used for the astrological signs, planets and luminaries. Part of fortune is found in the birth chart and this is the place which denotes the natural talent of a person. Personal planets include Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars. These are called to be personal planets as it unswervingly affects the characteristics of the person. Mid-heaven is the sign and degree of that sign, on the cusp of the tenth house of the birth chart.
The cusp of the first, fourth, seventh, and tenth houses are said to be the quadrants. Zodiac is a circle of 360 degrees. The 360 degree version of Birth chart is divided into 12 equal sectors of 30 degrees each. You can notice this clearly in any birth chart. It is difficult for a layman to understand these terms. An astrological person has complete knowledge of what these terms refer to. These days several books and CDs are available in the market which gives information about these astrological sciences. Even online channels play an important role as it provides all types of astrological information at the finger tips. Yet the right person has to be consulted who would be the best source to guide you thoroughly.

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