Astrology Dictionary

Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius—the signs associated with intellect, communication, and ideas.

The eleventh zodiac sign, associated with originality, humanitarianism, and independence.

The first zodiac sign, associated with courage, initiative, energy, and competition.

The zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at the exact moment of birth.

An angular relationship between two planets in a horoscope.

A branch of astrology that maps planetary influences onto locations around the world.

The study of celestial positions and movements and their interpreted relationship to human life and personality.

An astrological point associated with suppressed feminine power, taboos, and raw instinct.

The fourth zodiac sign, associated with sensitivity, care, family, and emotional security.

The tenth zodiac sign, associated with ambition, discipline, perseverance, and responsibility.

Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn—the four signs associated with initiative and action.

A minor body associated in astrology with the archetype of the wounded healer.

The period around age 50–51 when Chiron returns to its natal position.

A 0-degree aspect in which two planets occupy the same degree.

The western-horizon point opposite the Ascendant and the cusp of the seventh house.

Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn—the signs associated with practicality, stability, and tangible results.

A solar or lunar eclipse, interpreted in astrology as an intense turning point.

One of four fundamental qualities—fire, earth, air, and water—used to classify the zodiac signs.

Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius—the signs associated with energy, enthusiasm, creativity, and action.

Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius—the four signs associated with stability and persistence.

The lunar phase when the Sun and Moon oppose each other.

The third zodiac sign, associated with communication, curiosity, versatility, and changeability.

Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, whose slow movement is associated with whole generations.

A chart showing the positions of the planets at a particular moment, usually a person's birth.

One of the twelve chart sectors, each representing a distinct area of life.

The lowest point of the chart and the cusp of the fourth house.

The planet associated with luck, abundance, expansion, and wisdom.

The roughly twelve-year cycle in which Jupiter returns to its natal position.

In astrology, the consequences of past actions that continue to shape present life.

The fifth zodiac sign, associated with creativity, self-expression, pride, and generosity.

The seventh zodiac sign, associated with harmony, balance, relationships, and beauty.

One of two points—the North and South Nodes—forming an axis of karmic development.

The planet associated with energy, action, conflict, and sexuality.

The planet associated with communication, thought, learning, and travel.

A recurring period of apparent backward motion associated with review and possible disruption.

The highest point of the chart and the cusp of the tenth house.

The classification of zodiac signs as cardinal, fixed, or mutable.

The astrological symbol of the inner emotional world, instincts, the unconscious, and maternal energy.

The Moon's 29.5-day cycle from New Moon to Full Moon and back.

Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces—the signs associated with adaptability and flexibility.

A map of the exact planetary positions at the time and place of birth.

The planet associated with dreams, illusion, spirituality, and creativity.

The lunar phase when the Sun and Moon form a conjunction.

A 180-degree aspect associated with tension, polarity, and the search for balance.

The fast-moving Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars, associated with individual personality.

The twelfth zodiac sign, associated with empathy, intuition, spirituality, and creativity.

In astrology, a celestial body representing a particular kind of energy and an area of life.

An astrocartography line marking locations where a planet's influence is considered stronger.

The planet associated with transformation, death and rebirth, power, and psychological depth.

The apparent backward motion of a planet as seen from Earth.

The ninth zodiac sign, associated with optimism, adventure, philosophy, and freedom.

The planet associated with discipline, responsibility, limitations, and time.

The roughly 29-year cycle in which Saturn returns to its natal position.

The eighth zodiac sign, associated with intensity, passion, transformation, and depth.

A harmonious 60-degree aspect associated with supportive opportunities.

Jupiter and Saturn, associated with social roles and participation in the wider community.

A 90-degree planetary aspect associated with tension, challenge, and dynamic energy.

The apparent pause of a planet before it changes direction.

The apparent change when a retrograde planet resumes forward motion.

The astrological symbol of the core self, identity, life purpose, and conscious ego.

The zodiac sign occupied by the Sun at the moment of birth.

The comparison of two natal charts to examine relationship dynamics.

The second zodiac sign, associated with stability, sensuality, perseverance, and material security.

A planet's current position and its interpreted relationship to the natal chart.

A harmonious 120-degree aspect associated with natural talent and ease.

The planet associated with change, revolution, originality, and freedom.

The planet associated with love, beauty, harmony, and values.

A roughly 40-day period of apparent backward motion associated with reassessing love and values.

The sixth zodiac sign, associated with precision, service, and analytical thinking.

Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces—the signs associated with sensitivity, intuition, depth, and emotional intelligence.

The circle of twelve signs through which the Sun appears to travel during the year.

One of the twelve 30-degree divisions of the zodiac.