Aspects

The angles formed between planets in a natal chart, indicating how they interact. Major aspects include conjunctions, sextiles, squares, trines, and oppositions.

Ascendant (Rising Sign)

The zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at the time of your birth, representing your outward personality and first impressions.

Birth Chart (Natal Chart)

A map of the sky at the exact moment of your birth, showing the positions of the planets, houses, and aspects.

Cardinal Signs

Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn. Known for initiating action and being leaders.

Conjunction

An aspect where two planets are close together in the same sign, blending their energies.

Descendant

The zodiac sign on the western horizon at the time of your birth, opposite the Ascendant, representing partnerships and relationships.

Fixed Signs

Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. Known for stability, determination, and persistence.

Houses

Twelve sections of the birth chart, each representing different areas of life, such as career, relationships, and home.

Mutable Signs

Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces. Known for adaptability, flexibility, and resourcefulness.

Nodes (Lunar Nodes)

Points where the Moon’s orbit intersects the ecliptic. The North Node indicates future growth and the South Node represents past experiences.

Retrograde

The apparent backward motion of a planet from Earth’s perspective. Retrogrades are times for reflection, revision, and reassessment.

Sun Sign

The zodiac sign where the Sun was located at the time of your birth, representing your core identity and ego.

Transits

The ongoing movements of planets as they travel through the zodiac, influencing current events and personal experiences.

Trine

An aspect where two planets are 120 degrees apart, creating a harmonious and supportive interaction.

Void of Course Moon

A period when the Moon makes its last major aspect before changing signs, often considered a time to avoid starting new projects.

Zodiac

A belt of the heavens divided into twelve equal parts, each named after the constellation that appears in that section. The twelve signs of the zodiac are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.

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