ASTRONOMY

Aquarius - (January 21 - February 18) The eleventh sign of the zodiac. Aquarius' symbol is the water bearer. Aries - (March 21 - April 20) The first sign of the zodiac. Aries' symbol is the ram. ASCENDANT - The doorway into the first house in a person's chart. It signifies the rising sign, or where the sun was rising at birth. The first impression given to others, ascendants dominate part of a person's personality. ASPECTS - Aspects are planets within specific degrees of each other that create beneficial or negative attitudes, habits and energy. Birth Chart - Also called natal chart. It is an astrological representation of where the planets were aligned when a person was born. A birth chart acts as a blue print of a person's life. Cancer - (June 22 - July 22) The fourth sign of the zodiac. Cancer's symbol is a crab. Capricorn - (December 22 - January 19) The tenth sign of the zodiac. Capricorn's symbol is the sea goat. CONJUNCTION - An aspect, it is usually a helpful energy. It creates self-nurturing, inner strenght and ambition. It can also create intensity, stress and confusion. DESCENDANT - The doorway in the seventh house in a person's chart. It is the area of marriage and business partnerships. Eight house - The eight area of an astrological chart. It represents natural changes in life such as birth and death, clearing the way for something better, self-revelations, marriage and business assets, and the resources of partnership. Eleventh house - The eleventh area of an astrological chart. It represents friendships, hopes and wishes, personal goals, associations, group aspirations, cooperation, bettering the community and humanitarianism. EPHEMERIS - A book containing the daily movements of the planets. Fifth house - The fifth area of an astrological chart. It represents recreation, creativity, hobbies, gambling, risks, children, love affairs and the extention of the self through children or love. Finger of Fate - An enticing aspect, also called Yod or the Finger of God. Indicative of a special purpose, it creates the sensation of steadiness, deep aspiration and a strong  inner drive to accomplish something very important and special. Finger of God - See 'Finger of Fate'. First house - The first area of an astrological chart. It represents self-opinion, the first impression one gives to others, and the way a person looks at the world. FORECAST - To forecast is to analyze planetary movement and make predictions about good times to make decisions, based on the positions of the planets. Fourth house - The fourth area of an astrological chart. It represents religious and philosophical beleifs, the home, real estate and the person's non-dominant parent. Gemini - (May 21 - June 21) The third sign of the zodiac. Gemini's symbol is the twins. Grand Square - An aspect representing very difficult energy. It creates frustration, anger, stress, intensity and the feeling of always being on a treadmill. It promotes self-growth and endurance. Grand Trine - An aspect representing very easy energy. It nourishes the continuous use of natural talents and abilities, is an area of comfort, and can assist life in being either positive or negative. HOUSES - Twelve areas of a birth chart that represents specific traits and areas of life. An astrologer interprets the planets that lie within houses to forecast events or read a birth chart. INCONJUNCT - An aspect, it represent a separating energy. It creats stress, unhappiness and sorrow. JUPITER - The planet of abundance and good fortune. It influences Sagittarius, the Archer. Leo - (July 23 - August 22) The fifth sign of the zodiac. Leo's symbol is the lion. Libra - (September 23 - October 23) The seventh sign of the zodiac. Libra is represented by the scales. MARS - The planet of physical energy and assertiveness. It influences Aries, the ram. MERCURY - The planet of communication and thought. It influences Gemini, the twins, and Virgo, the virgin. MIDHEAVEN - The doorway into the tenth house in an astrological chart. It is the highest point in the chart, and indicates the way each person is spiritually connected to his or her higher self. MOON - The moon indicates emotions and sensitivity. It influences Cancer, the crab. NADIR - The doorway into the fourth house in an astrological chart. It represents a person's philosophical or moral foundation. Natal Chart - See 'Birth Chart'. NEPTUNE - The planet or spirituality and unconditional love. It influences Pisces, the fish. Ninth house - The ninth area of an astrological chart. It represents higher learning, which can include religious education, long distance travel, lawyers, legal affairs and publishing. North Node - An area of life that promotes emotional and spiritual growth, undiscovered talents and positive ways of doing things. OPPOSITION - An aspect, it is a combative energy. It creates the feeling of out-of-balance, and can be stressful and frustrating. Opposition exposes a person's internal conflicts. Part of Fortune - An area of life where one finds happiness, natural tranquility, innate abilities. It indicates an area wherein the self is easily expressed, such as a born leader or a born artist. Pisces - (February 19 - March 20) The twelfth sign of the zodiac. The Pisces' symbol are two fish. PLANTES - The different heavenly bodies that influence a person's life by their placements in the houses in a birth chart. PLUTO - The planet of change and self-control. Pluto influences Scorpio. Pluto Square - An aspect representing a difficult time in life which requires the release of naive ideas and habits, negative relationships and sabotaging actions. RETROGRADE - The appearance of a planet moving backward. It creates frustration, delays, nervousness and the feeling that the same or a similar experience is being repeated. Sagittarius - (November 22 - December 21) The ninth sign of the zodiac. Sagittarius' symbol is the centaur-archer. SATURN - The planet of character building and restrictions. It influences Capricorn, the sea goat. Saturn Return - An aspect that represents a difficult time in life when we feel frustrated, angry, sad, confused, tired and insecure, and a time when we become aware that we are required to accept responsibility for our actions. Scorpio - (October 24 - November 21) The eight sign of the zodiac. Scorpio can be symbolized by the scorpion, eagle, serpent, phoenix or dove. Second house - The second area of an astrological chart. It represents money, financial and spiritual resources, self-esteem. It can indicate the way a person budgets his or her money, personal debt and material resources. Seventh house - The seventh area of an astrological chart. It represents marriage, business partnerships, harmony, a person's inner self or partner, and his or her relationship with themselves. SEXTILE - An aspect, it contributes positive energy. It creates happiness, an easy-going attitude, enjoyment. This area represents loving energy. It is easy to maintain. SIGNS - The twelve astrological classifications: Aries, Taurus, Gemini,Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagrittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. Also referred to as Sun Signs. Sixth house - The sixth area of an astrological chart. It is an area of health, helping others, daily activities and the continuous harvesting or planting of positive and negative experiences. South Nose - It represents thoughts, belief system or a person's old habits and activities with which a person is not satisfied. This is an area that a person needs to grow from and leave behind. SQUARE - An aspect representing harsh energy. It creates conflict, intensity, stress, the feeling of being out-of-balance. It promotes self-growth. The aspect can be negative. SUN - The planet representing warmth and energy. It influences Leo, the lion. Taurus - (April 20 - May 20) The second sign of the zodiac. Taurus' symbol is the bull. Tenth house - The tenth area of an astrological chart. It is an area of a person's reputation, career, achievements, and the person's dominant parent. Third house - The third area of an astrological chart. It is an area of communication skills, memory, brothers and sisters, local travel and the way the person thinks. TRANSITS - The daily movement of the planets. It influences a person's moods or decisions. Transits contributes to personal growth. The daily movements of planets are recorded in an Ephemeris. TRINE - An aspect of easy energy. It creates an ease in life, enhances natural talents or abilities, and is an enjoyable area of life. Trines are generally positive. Twelfth house - The twelfth area of an astrological chart. It is an area of self-sabotaging thoughts, hidden weaknesses, bondage, anxieties, limitations, confinement, dreams, and the subconscious. URANUS - The planet of uniqueness and chaos. Uranus influences Aquarius, the water bearer. Uranus Opposition - An aspect representing a time of spiritual growth, change and self-searching. This is the aspect that contributes to a mid-life ciris. VENUS - The planet of money and love. Venus influences Taurus, the bull, and Libra, the scales. Virgo - (August 23 - September 22) The sixth sign in the zodiac. Virgo's symbol is the virgin. YOD - See 'Finger of Fate'.