In astrology, aspects are the angles that form between the different elements of the chart. There are five major aspects including a trine, which occurs when planets are 120°, or… Read More
By Dayva Segal 6 months ago
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Dayva is a writer at A-Z Animals primarily covering astrology, animals, and geography.
She has over 12 years of experience as a writer, and graduated from Hofstra University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Music and a Minor in French. She has also completed course work in Core Strengths Coaching, Hypnotherapy, and Technical Communication.
Dayva lives in the SF Bay Area with her cute but very shy cat, Tula.
Aspects are angles that form between planets, luminaries, asteroids, and other elements on any astrology chart. An opposition is one of five major aspects. A Sun opposition means that the… Read More
By Dayva Segal 6 months ago
In astrology, aspects occur when planets and other elements on a natal, synastry, or transit chart form angles. These astrological aspects are either supportive and easy, or challenging and full… Read More
By Dayva Segal 6 months ago
In astrology, several factors make up any chart, whether it is a natal, synastry, or transit chart: The Planets: Planets, luminaries, asteroids, and special points like the midheaven line are… Read More
By Dayva Segal 6 months ago
Eclipses are powerful events in astrology. Throughout history, eclipses have had a strong impact on people. Before humans understood the astronomical dynamics between the Sun, the Moon, and the Earth,… Read More
By Dayva Segal 6 months ago
Astrology is an ancient field of study in which people determine meaning from the position of the stars and planets in the sky. Today, many people practice what is known… Read More
By Dayva Segal 7 months ago
Astrology is the study of the stars, but not from a scientific perspective. Astrologers use ancient systems to ascribe meaning to the positions of the planets, luminaries, asteroids, and other… Read More
By Dayva Segal 8 months ago
Reading about astrology is one way to learn more about the topic. You could literally spend a lifetime learning about astrology, and many people do. There are so many areas… Read More
By Dayva Segal 8 months ago
Many people are familiar with the 12 signs of the zodiac, but there are also 12 houses that are important in astrology. These are represented by the 12 "slices" on… Read More
By Dayva Segal 8 months ago
In astrology, each planet and luminary in our solar system have meaning for our personality and life path as they travel through the 12 astrological constellations. However, there are also… Read More
By Dayva Segal 9 months ago
Alligators live only in the Southeastern United States and in parts of Eastern China. There are two different species: The American alligator and the Chinese alligator. These large reptiles are… Read More
By Dayva Segal 9 months ago
Different species of the same type of animal can vary widely. They may have different coloring, marking, behavior, and sizes. There are over 40 types of deer in the world,… Read More
By Dayva Segal 9 months ago
The Mach number, also known as Mach speed, is a measurement that compares the speed of a moving object to the speed of sound. It's especially important in the field… Read More
By Dayva Segal 10 months ago
Colorado represents 2.73% of the United States. Colorado is the eighth largest state in the United States when it comes to total area. Its nickname is The Centennial State because… Read More
By Dayva Segal 10 months ago
Some people believe that seeing a feather has a specific meaning. They believe it could be a message from a guardian angel, spirit guide, or higher power. Others believe that… Read More
By Dayva Segal 11 months ago
People have been growing carnations for thousands of years. Because of this, their native range is not exactly known. Some experts believe that they originally came from the Mediterranean area.… Read More
By Dayva Segal 11 months ago
Even true believers of astrology must take zodiac sun signs with a grain of salt. The sun sign is an important part of someone's astrology, but it is only one… Read More
By Dayva Segal 11 months ago
Some gemstones, like quartz and amethyst, are extremely common and abundantly available. Others are extremely rare. Some of the rare gems in this list are finite and are no longer… Read More
By Dayva Segal 11 months ago
Different species of deer live in many areas of the world. While they often live in the woods, they sometimes wander into urban and suburban areas in search of backyard… Read More
By Dayva Segal 11 months ago
Key Points: True north is a fixed point that people can easily mark on a globe or a map, otherwise known as the geographic north pole. Magnetic north aligns with… Read More
By Dayva Segal 11 months ago
Key Points The average Newfoundland lifespan is nine to 10 years. In rare cases, they can live up to 15 years. Newfoundlands are prone to heart problems that can shorten… Read More
By Dayva Segal 11 months ago
The red king crab is likely the largest species of crab in the United States and can only be found in Alaska. The types of crabs you typically see at… Read More
By Dayva Segal 11 months ago
If you were born on June 20, your astrological sign is Gemini. June 20 is the last day of the Gemini season. So, those born on this day are on… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
America is the third-largest country in the world both in terms of area and population. Like many nations, its citizens have created odes to their country. Some praise the countries'… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
Flowers are a frequent subject of songs as an analogy or symbol of love and growth, and other things. There are more than 400,000 types of flowers in the world,… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
California is a huge state. It has the largest population of any state in the United States and is the third largest in area. If California were its own country,… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
The United States is the third largest country by land area in the world, after Russia and China, in addition to being the third largest country population-wise. The United States… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
These days, Austin, TX is known for being a quirky city that is referred to as "the place young people go to retire." Mottos of the city include "Keep Austin… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
Ohio's state Capital, Columbus, is a bit unique in that it didn't exist as a city until it was chosen as the site for the state's capital in 1812. Before… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
Sacramento has been the California state capital since 1854, with a brief break from 1861-1862 due to intense flooding. Before Sacramento was the state capital, four other California cities served… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
New York state is the fourth most populated state in the US. It contains many superlatives, including the most populated island in the whole country, Long Island. It is also… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
When you think of "the west" of the United States, images of cowboys, gunfights, and horse riding probably come to mind. However, the area is much more than that! Other… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
Texas is a giant state with a few different climates and weather patterns over different regions. Just like the rest of the world, the state has been experiencing more extreme… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
The Chinese Zodiac consists of a cycle of 12 animals, including the goat. Each year corresponds to one of these animals. The goat is the 8th animal in this cycle.… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
The Chinese zodiac is different than the Hellenistic astrology that many people in the western world follow. Instead of signs like Virgo or Aries, the Chinese zodiac uses 12 animal… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
The Chinese Zodiac uses 12 animal symbols to describe each year, on a rolling 12-year cycle. So, each year corresponds to an animal symbol. The first animal in this cycle… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
The phrase "a horse of a different color" is an idiom that means something that is completely different from something else. It's typically used to compare two things that are… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
Sometimes, when you get sick, you might have a frog in your throat. Luckily, this doesn't mean that a frog has taken up residence in your esophagus. It simply means… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
Just imagine you are going for a nice hike and the long trail is surrounded on both sides by tall grass. All of a sudden a snake darts out into… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
The term bear hug has a few different meanings. The one most people are familiar with is a nice, warm embrace. It's not a light casual hug. It is a… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
To "let the cat out of the bag" is a colloquial phrase that means to tell some facts that were perhaps a secret beforehand. It can be positive or negative… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
To have a tiger by the tail is a complicated situation. The phrase refers to something that may be more dangerous or difficult to escape from or uncomfortable to continue.… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
The phrase "a bull in a china shop" refers to someone who is extremely clumsy. China dishes are fragile, beautiful, and delicate items, and bulls are large and unpredictable. So,… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
The phrase "a wolf in sheep's clothing" is often meant to mean something threatening that is disguised as something harmless. It could mean that a predator is in the crowd… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
Just think of it. You have a tub of ointment that is meant to heal or moisturize. It looks so soothing. But then, a fly lands in it and gets… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
The phrase, "The early bird catches the worm," describes the notion that those who are eager and early are the ones who most succeed. The deeper meaning of the phrase… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
Colombia is in northwestern South America, with beautiful coastlines on the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. People have lived in the area that is now Colombia since at least… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
Bangladesh is the 8th most populous country in the world and one of the most densely populated countries as well. While the country has a small but important coastline on… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
Belize is a lovely country in Central America with a coast on the Caribbean Sea. It is the least populated and least densely populated country in Central America. Because of… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
Cuba is a large island nation south of Florida and east of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. With a population of 11 million, it has the second highest population of all the… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
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