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Chariot

The term chariot is derived from the Greek lampēnē, a word which referred to a covered chariot used in the Greco-Roman period. The concept of chariot is primarily mentioned in ancient texts as a...

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Reception

Reception occurs when one planet is located in the domicile, exaltation, triplicity, bounds, or face of another and is connected to its ruler by recognized aspect. Reception between planets is often...

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Tajika Astrology

Tajika Astrology is a form of astrology practiced in India, derived from medieval Arabic astrology texts translated into Sanskrit. The word Tajika means “Persian,” although it is derived from a Persian...

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Hindu Astrology

Hindu Astrology is one of the terms utilized to refer to the native astrology of India, especially by practitioners of different traditions of astrology from areas outside of India. Also known by the...

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Vedic Astrology

Vedic Astrology is one of the terms utilized to refer to the native astrology of India, especially by practitioners of different traditions of astrology from areas outside of India. Vedic Astrology is...

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Quadrant House Systems

Quadrant house systems, also called unequal house systems, are a form of house division that utilize the degree of the meridian as the Midheaven or Medium Coeli (M.C.). The meridian is the point where...

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Nodes of the Moon

The Nodes of the Moon are the two points where the moon’s path crosses the ecliptic. They are often treated as special points of significance by astrologers, and ascribed different names and qualities....

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Cancer

Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac in western astrology. It is a feminine, cardinal, water sign that is ruled by the Moon.    Glyph Symbol: The Crab Gender: Feminine Triplicity: Water...

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Capricorn

Capricorn is the tenth sign of the zodiac in western astrology. It is a feminine, cardinal, earth sign that is ruled by Saturn.    Glyph Symbol: The Sea-Goat Gender: Feminine Triplicity: Earth...

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Gemini

Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac in western astrology. It is a masculine, mutable, air sign that is ruled by the planet Mercury.   Glyph Symbol: The Twins Gender: Masculine Triplicity: Air...

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Leo

Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac in western astrology. It is a masculine, fixed, fire sign that is ruled by the Sun.    Glyph Symbol: The Lion Gender: Masculine Triplicity: Fire Quadruplicity: Fixed...

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Libra

Libra is the seventh sign of the zodiac in western astrology. It is a masculine, cardinal, air sign that is ruled by Venus.   Glyph Symbol: The Scales Gender: Masculine Triplicity: Air Quadruplicity:...

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Pisces

Pisces is the twelfth and final sign of the zodiac in western astrology. It is a feminine, mutable, water sign that is ruled by Jupiter. Under the modern rulership scheme, Pisces is said to be ruled by...

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Sagittarius

Sagittarius is the ninth sign of the zodiac in western astrology. It is a masculine, mutable, fire sign that is ruled by Jupiter.    Glyph Symbol: The Archer Gender: Masculine Triplicity: Fire...

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Scorpio

Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac in western astrology. It is a feminine, fixed, water sign that is ruled by Mars. Under the modern rulership scheme, Scorpio is said to be ruled by Pluto....

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Taurus

Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac in western astrology. It is a feminine, fixed, earth sign that is ruled by the planet Venus.    Glyph Symbol: The Bull Gender: Feminine Triplicity: Earth...

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Virgo

Virgo is the sixth sign of the zodiac in western astrology. It is a feminine, mutable, earth sign that is ruled by Mercury.   Glyph Symbol: The Virgin Gender: Feminine Triplicity: Earth Quadruplicity:...

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T-Square

A T-Square is a planetary aspect pattern that occurs when two planets oppose each other in a chart (180°), and then both planets also simultaneously square a third planet (90°). This third planet is...

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Grand Cross

A Grand Cross is a planetary aspect pattern that occurs when two planets oppose each other in a chart (180°), and then those planets also simultaneously square (90°) two additional planets in...

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Grand Trine

A Grand Trine is a planetary aspect pattern that occurs when three planets in a chart trine each other (120°), forming an equilateral triangle. In a Grand Trine aspect pattern, all three planets are in...

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