In astrology, the four essential dignities refer to the qualities of planets based on what sign they are in. Traditional astrologers tend to take these dignities literally. An exalted planet… Read More
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Astrology has four essential dignities. These refer to the strength or weakness of a planet in a specific sign. In traditional astrology, the dignities are taken quite literally. When a… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 week ago
In Western astrology, there are four qualities of planets called "essential dignities." These qualities refer to the strength or weakness of a planet in a certain sign. The four essential… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 month ago
There are four essential dignities, including a fall, in astrology that refer to the qualities of planets in certain signs. The four qualities are: Exalted Fall Domicile Detriment In modern… Read More
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From 1958-1962 in China, The Four Pests Campaign was part of a movement called The Great Leap Forward. This movement was put into place by the Chinese Communist Party to… Read More
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Every year, for anywhere between five and six months, Pluto goes into retrograde. The longer annual retrogrades of the outer planets like Pluto, Uranus, and Neptune do not shake things… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 month ago
Mercury isn't the only planet that gets fame from its retrograde status! Every single planet in astrology goes into retrograde, in addition to Chiron. The North and South Nodes are… Read More
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Once a year, Uranus goes retrograde for about five months. Uranus is the planet of radical change, revolution, modern technology, innovation, and shocking transitions. Whatever Uranus touches in the natal… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
Saturn, the astrological planet of restriction, structure, karmic lessons, and boundaries, goes into retrograde once every 12 months. This retrograde lasts about 4.5 months each time. While all retrogrades are… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
It's not only speedy Mercury that can go into retrograde. Every single planet, and some bodies that are not planets, can have apparent retrograde motion that affects astrological outcomes. In… Read More
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Even people who do not follow astrology closely have heard of "Mercury retrograde," the period of time when the planet Mercury appears to move backward and causes technology and communication… Read More
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When planets are trine to each other in a natal astrology chart, that means that the energy is harmoniously flowing in between the two bodies. When Venus trines another planet,… Read More
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A conjunction occurs in an astrology chart when two planets, bodies, or angles are right next to each other or even on top of each other. Some astrologers consider two… Read More
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Venus is the planet that rules over relationships, beauty, and pleasure. It also has a bearing on related topics such as spending money, creativity, and sexuality. A sextile to Venus… Read More
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When Venus is in opposition to another planet in your natal astrology chart, you can feel pulled in two different directions. Typically, oppositions with Venus affect your relationships, how you… Read More
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When two planets in the 360° astrology chart are 90° apart, they are said to form a square. This is one of five major aspects in astrology. Squares create tension… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 months ago
There is an island in Japan that is completely overrun by rabbits. In some cases, this would be a problem. However, in this case, the Japanese government has seized on… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 months ago
Even people who are not astrology enthusiasts have heard the phrase "Mercury is in Retrograde" floating around from time to time. It's famous enough that it has even earned a… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
There are five major aspects in astrology, and an opposition is one of them. Aspects form in an astrology chart from the angles made between two different bodies in the… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
Some people think of New Jersey as a suburban part of the tri-state area. However, it is so much more than a more affordable or spacious place for New Yorkers… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
In astrology, a sextile occurs when two planets or bodies in an astrology chart are 60° apart. Sextiles occur in complementary elements, for example, a water sign with an earth… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
Vedic astrology is an astrological tradition that originated in India. It differs from Western astrology in several ways. One of the main differences is that Vedic astrology has 27 "lunar… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
Those who follow astrology, even on a surface level, have probably heard of things like "Rising Sign" and "Midheaven." These are names for two of the four angles in astrology.… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
Mercury is the astrological planet that rules over our communication and learning style. It relates to how fast or slow we think, whether it is easy to get our point… Read More
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Each of the 12 zodiac signs falls into one of four elemental categories: Fire, Earth, Air, and Water. They cycle through the zodiac in that order. There are three signs… Read More
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A trine is one of the five major aspects of astrology. Trines are generally thought of as beneficial or easeful. When two planets are trine to each other, the energy… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
When browsing astrology content on social media, you may have seen people talking about "air signs," or "fire signs." This refers to the element of a zodiac sign. When most… Read More
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In Ancient Rome, Mercury was the messenger god. He traveled back and forth between realms delivering messages to all types of creatures—divine, mortal, and everyone in between. He often had… Read More
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The North Pole is a unique and important place, though it lacks actual land. The block of ice at this famous northern location floats on top of the Arctic Ocean.… Read More
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In Western astrology, each of four elements is associated with one of the 12 zodiac signs. There are three signs categorized in each element. These elemental groups are also called… Read More
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When two objects are 180° apart on an astrology chart, that is an opposition aspect. This is because an astrology chart is a wheel that represents 360°. So, if two… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
Each sign of the zodiac is associated with one of four elements: fire, earth, air, or water. Each element brings different qualities to the signs. Even if you don't know… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
A square occurs in a natal astrology chart when two objects are 90° apart. Squares are one of the five major astrological aspects. They represent a conflict between energies or… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
Astrological aspects are angles that form between planets and points in an astrology chart. The chart is pictured on a 360° circle. A sextile occurs when two objects are 60°… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
In Western astrology, the moon is considered one of three important points in the natal astrology chart. The "big three" are Sun Sign, Moon Sign, and Rising Sign. The sun… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
The Moon represents your inner emotions and subconscious world in astrology. It is part of the "big three" — your Sun Sign, Moon Sign, and Rising Sign. Your Sun sign… Read More
By Dayva Segal 5 months ago
The Sun is one of the most important aspects of a natal astrology chart. It represents your overall personality, ego, what drives you, and where you shine. What the Sun… Read More
By Dayva Segal 5 months ago
In astrology, there are three modalities, also called modes, that describe the 12 zodiac signs. These modes are cardinal, fixed, and mutable. The qualities of these modes reflect the time… Read More
By Dayva Segal 5 months ago
Western astrology has 12 signs that can be divided and categorized in several different ways. One of these ways is modalities. There are three modalities: cardinal, fixed, and mutable. There… Read More
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Because astrology has been around for thousands of years, there are many different approaches, movements, and perspectives on the field. There is even debate over which methods of timekeeping to… Read More
By Dayva Segal 5 months ago
What holds our universe together? What caused the creation of our universe? The field of study known as cosmology attempts to study and answer questions such as these. Some believe… Read More
By Dayva Segal 5 months ago
In astrology, one of three modes is assigned to each of the 12 zodiac signs. The modes are cardinal, fixed, and mutable. There are four signs in every mode. Each… Read More
By Dayva Segal 5 months ago
Both Western and Vedic astrology look at how the planets may affect our personalities and life paths. They have many similarities. The planets have similar meanings, and they even use… Read More
By Dayva Segal 5 months ago
Is our romantic compatibility written in the stars? Many have wondered. Astrologers have two ways to look at compatibility using natal astrology charts: synastry and composite astrology charts. While most… Read More
By Dayva Segal 5 months ago
A Sun conjunction means that planets, angles, or other objects in an astrology chart are within 10° of each other. In astrology, conjunctions occur when planets and other points in… Read More
By Dayva Segal 5 months ago
Many astrology enthusiasts consult the stars anytime they meet someone new, whether that person is a friend or a romantic interest. Some people even consult astrology to find out more… Read More
By Dayva Segal 5 months ago
When you see your astrology chart or speak with an astrologer, you may hear certain words like square, conjunction, or trine. What do these words mean? They are aspects in… Read More
By Dayva Segal 5 months ago
In ancient times, astronomy and astrology were one and the same. Ancient people believed many different things about the sky and the mysterious bodies that moved through it at nighttime.… Read More
By Dayva Segal 5 months ago
In astrology, aspects are angles that form between the planets on an astrology chart. The chart is a 360° circle. Each of the 12 signs represents about 30° of that… Read More
By Dayva Segal 6 months ago
A stellium is an element of astrology that occurs when someone has three or more planets in the same sign in their natal chart. Another, older word with the same… Read More
By Dayva Segal 6 months ago
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