The Twelve Signs of The Zodiac

ARIES-The Ram (March 21-April 20) Key word: Action Key phrase: I Am! Element: Fire Quality: Cardinal Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac and is ruled by the planet Mars which is located in it's natural First House. It is associated with the beginning of a cycle. When a planet or house cusp is in Aries, the planet or house will describe how or where you strive to be first. Aries turns ideas into action, is spontaneous, competitive and enthusiastic. It will also show qualities of impulsiveness, selfishness and aggresiveness. A person born under the sign of Aries will tend to be a natural leader with great passion. They like to start things for others to finish because they become easily bored and want to move on to some new challenge. Some positive traits: Initiating, pioneering, eager, courageous, independent, dynamic. Some negative traits : Quick-tempered, violent, impatient, egotistical, intolerant. TAURUS-The Bull (April 20-May 20) Key word: Stability Key phrase: I Have Element: Earth Quality: Fixed Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac and is ruled by the planet venus, which is located in it's natural house. When a planet or house cusp is in Taurus, it will describe how and/or where you will seek stability and security. People with the Sun in Taurus are usually very practical and level-headed; they won't be easily led by idealism. Risks are taken only if it is absolutely necessary and only after much consideration. This is a sign that's slow to change and would prefer a steady routine in life. They are not afraid of hard work because they value emotional and material security. Taurus can be very caring and warmhearted but there is a tendency to be extremely jealous, possessive and very stubborn. Taurus must strive to keep an open mind because his strong personal convictions can

blind him to the ideas of others. Some positive traits: Stable, dependable, practical, conventional,determined and patient. Some negative traits: Possessive, stubborn, materialistic, lazy. GEMINI-The Twins (May 21-June 20) Keyword: Versatility Keyphrase: I Think Element: Air Quality: Mutable Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac and is ruled by Mercury. When a planet or house cusp is in the sign of Gemini, the planet or house will describe how or where you communicate the most. It also represents the conscious mind and the thinking process. In general, a person born under the sign of Gemini will tend to need constant change and variety in their lives; as well as the need to communicate on all levels. They are the happiest when they have more than one interest to pursue. Sometimes this can lead to inconsistency and irresponsibility because they fail to complete what they start. In spite of this trait, they have excellent memory, quick minds and can be very logical and rational people. Some positive traits: Versatile, adaptable, inquisitive, intelligent, quick to learn. Some negative traits: Superficial, short attention span, restless, nervous, nervous, lacks concentration, conniving CANCER-The Crab (June 21-July22) Key word: Devotion Key phrase: I Feel Element:Water Quality: Cardinal Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac and is ruled by the Moon, which is located in it's natural fourth house. When a planet or house cusp is in the sign of Cancer, it will describe how or where you will be affected by influences of extreme sensitivity and intuition. A person born under the sign of Cancer will have a strong attachment to home and family and will do whatever it takes to protect their domestic security. Cancers are intelligent and have great forsight, but their hesitancy and self-doubt can hold them back. At times, they can be extremely moody and prone to depression, often driving them to isolation. These are very complex people, sometimes appearing very strong and at other times extremely vulnerable. The Cancer Sun sign must constantly work to improve their self esteem and self confidence.

Cancers are usually shy and timid, and they have a tendency to react more from intuition or emotion rather than from reason. They can be directed through kindness, but if forced, they become immovable. Some positive traits: Nurturing, protective, traditional, sensitive, understanding, caring, intuitive, tenacious. Some negative traits: Self pity, moody, clinging, manipulative, overly-emotional, insecure. LEO-The Lion (July 23-August 22) Key word: Power Key phrase: I Will Element: Fire Quality: Fixed Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac and is ruled by the Sun, which is located in it's natural fifth house. When a planet or house cusp is located in the sign of Leo, it will describe how and where you will be affected by influences of optimism, capacity for enjoyment and self-expression. Leos are powerful personalities. They are usually ambitious and enthusiastic people who enjoy drawing attention to themselves. Sometimes they can be overly confident and outspoken. On the opposite side of the coin, Leos are courageous when needed, loyal and generous and will defend their loved ones with surprising force. Leos can be too sensitive to personal criticism, and when their dominance is threatened they can go into a sudden rage. Some positive traits: Dignity, will-power, generosity, loyalty, confidence, ambitious. Some negative traits: Conceited, arrogant, laziness. VIRGO-The Virgin (August 23-September 22) Key word: Practicality Key phrase: I Analyze Element: Earth Quality: Mutable Virgo is the sixth sign of the zodiac and is ruled by the planet Mercury, which is located in it's natural 6th house. When a planet or house cusp is in the sign Virgo, that house or planet will be influenced by the qualities of seeking perfection, discrimination, and attention to details as indicated in the natal chart.

A person born under the sun sign of Virgo will show qualities of being very detail oriented, practical and efficient. Sometimes they become so involved with details that they lose sight of the 'big picture'. They can make themselves so useful to others, it often leaves them vulnerable to exploitation. When confronted with obstacles, they will stay calm and rational and work on finding a solution rather than loosing their cool. This calmness is sometimes seen as being cold and calculating. In spite of this, Virgos are friendly and outgoing people; however, they still need to avoid being shy or inhibited when it comes to dealing with others interests as well as with their personal interests Some positve traits: Practical, analytical, neat, industrious, detailed. Some negative traits: Fault -finding, cynical, too shy, perfectionist, worrying, critical of self/others. LIBRA-The Scale (September 23-October 23) Key word: Harmony Key phrase: I Balance Element: Air Quality: Cardinal Libra is the seventh sign of the zodiac and is ruled by the planet Venus which rules the natural seventh house. When a planet or house cusp contains Libra, it will show where one will strive for harmony, creativity and balance as indicated in the natal chart. People born with the Sun sign Libra usually have an even temperment and they will try to avoid extremes of all kinds. However, if a Libra feels like they are being mistreated or imposed upon, they will fight back uncharecteristically. This may throw others off and lead them to view the Libran as cold or indignant. Their strong sense of fair play and companionship makes them extremely sensitive to this kind of response. Sometimes Libra will make sacrifices for the sake of peace and give in to the demands of others. Libra must strive for not being knocked off balance by the burdens of emotional and/or physical attachments either of themselves or others. Some positive traits: Romantic, cooperative, gracious, sociable, tactful, diplomatic. Some negative traits: Fickle, dependent, indecisive, sulking, Peace at any cost. SCORPIO-The Scorpion (October 23-November 22) Key word: Intensity Key phrase: I Desire Element: Water Quality: Fixed

Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac and is ruled by the planet Pluto, which rules the natural eighth house. When a planet or house cusp is in Scorpio, it will be influenced by the qualities of deep emotions and desires, forced changes and sometimes fatalistic attitudes as indicated in the natal chart. Scorpios usually have a strong will and an intense emotional drive in whatever they do; therefore, they must keep their integrity high. Otherwise they may become suseptible to jealousy, hatered, possessiveness, or even violence. On the positive side, they are hard workers and are willing to help others as long as they are willing to help themselves. Some positive traits: Motivated, passionate, resourceful, investigative, penetrating, aware. Some negative traits: Intolerant, violent, jealous, resentful, distrusting, secretive, tempermental. SAGITTARIUS-The Archer (November 22-December 21) Key word: Freedom Key phrase: I See Element: fire Quality: Mutable Sagittarius is the ninth house of the zodiac and is ruled by Jupiter which rules the natural ninth house.When Sagittarius is on a house cusp or any planet is in Sagittarius, it will be influenced by qualities of abundane, optimism, lack of discrimination, or hunches playing a signicant role. Sagittarians tend to be extroverted and outspoken people. They are opposed to the mistreatment of others. they possess a quick wit and uncanny insight and intuition; however their mistakes often come from not following it. Sagittarians can also be very restless people wanting to know everything that is going on around them and wanting to go everywhere. They become bored when they are surrounded by people or situations they are not interested in. They have a tendency to be unconcerned or seem unaware of the thoughts and feelings of others. Some positive traits: Honest, open-minded, staight forward, ethical, charitable, generous, good sense of humor. Some negative traits: exaggerating, blunt, impatient, pushy, tactless, talks too much. CAPRICORN- The Goat (December 22-January 19) Key word: Ambition Key phrase: I Use

Element: Earth Quality: Cardinal Capricorn is the tenth house of the zodiac and is ruled by the planet Saturn, which rules the natural tenth house. When a planet or house cusp is in Capricorn, it will be influenced by qualities of self-discipline, seriousness, desire for status, responsibility, and hard work as indicated in the natal chart. A person born under the sign of Capricorn will have a tendency to be goal oriented. They seek positions where they can have great control and authority. They don't function well in subordinate positions. If they believe they can succeed in attaining a goal, they will perservere until it is reached. Sometimes Capricorns can lack self-confidence, making them extremely defensive because deep down they fear rejection and/or ridicule from others. They can also hold a grudge, sometimes for many years. Capricorn must learn to make allowances for other peoples mistakes with no hard feelings. Some positive traits: Ambitious, hard working, responsible, practical, perserverance, self-discipline. Some negative traits: Stubborn, overbearing, unforgiving, inhibited, fatalistic, condescending. AQUARIUS-The Water Bearer (January 20-February 18) Key word: Independence Key phrase: I Know Element: Air Quality: Fixed Aquarius is the eleventh sign of the zodiac and is ruled by the planet Uranus, which rules the natural eleventh house. When a planet or house cusp is in the sign of Aquarius, it will describe how and where one will be affected by the influences of a need for independence, unconventional behavior, humanitarian ideals and sudden changes and events as indicated in the natal chart. People born under the sign of Aquarius tend to be idealistic and open minded. They are also extemely independent, determined and stubborn. They don't mind being asked to do something, but they resent being told to do it. When Aquarians suddenly change their minds or do something unexpected, they wil do so for practical or advantgeous reasons. They are not limited to their environment and disappointments don't deter them from their goals. They often adopt a life style that goes against the trends, because the odd and unique fascinate them. They are rarely caught off guard by people or situations that may seem strange to others. Some postive traits: Progressive, independent, inventive, friendly, humaitarian, originality. Some negative traits: Unemotional, aloof, tempermental, unpreditable, eccentric, fixed opinions. PISCES-The Fishes (February 19-March 20)

Key word: Understanding key phrase: I Believe Element: Water Quality: Mutable Pisces is the twelfth sign of the zodiac and is ruled by the planet Neptune, which rules the natural twelfth house. When a planet or house cusp is in the sign of Pisces, it will be influenced by qualities of mystical experiences, activity behind the scenes, and sympathy. People born under the sign of Pisces tend to be very sensitive and responsive to the thoughts and feelings of others. They always want to do the right thing, but sometimes there is a struggle between their desires and their needs, between their being pesimistic and optimistic. As a result, they find it difficult to make up their minds. They often make excellent artists in all fields because they have great imaginations. Some positive traits: Understanding, instinctive, compassionate, artistic, sacrificing, charitable. Some Negative traits: Pessimistic, impractical, unrealistic, fearful, emotionally restrained, melancholy.

Each planet has its own basic charecteristics, regardless of which house or sign it appears in. Each planet's expression blends with and is influenced by the action of the sign and house it occupies. The aspect a planet makes to other planets will also modify its expression. The Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are called 'personal planets', or 'charecter building' planets. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are called 'impersonal planets' or 'event planets'. THE SUN Keyword: Inner Self The Sun rules the sign Leo and the fifth house. It represents your ego and the expression of your individuality. It also shows by house and sign placement your ambitions, deepest charecter traits and personal fulfillment.

In a natal chart, the Sun represents those who have a great influence in your life; i.e., a boss, supervisor,the government and men in general.In a males chart, The Sun represents the father and in a females chart, it represents the husband. The Sun travels about 53 seconds per day and spends approximately 30 days in each sign. Positive Sun Traits: Ambition, confidence, strong will power, strength, loyalty and a desire for recognition. Negative Sun Traits: Arrogance, jealousy, laziness, conceit.

THE MOON Keyword: Emotions The Moon rules the sign Cancer and the fourth house. It represents your needs and desires, habits, instincts and the subconscious mind. The Moon also shows by house and sign placement, how you respond emotionally to others, situations and experiences, as well as how the public will react to you. The Moon represents the mother, babies and the home enviornment. It also shows how well you get along with women regardless of your gender. The Moon goes through all twelve signs about every 28 days. It spends approximately 2 1/2 days in each sign. Positive Moon Traits: Inspiration, Flexibilty, domestic, nurturing, magnetism, fertility. Negative Moon Traits: Self destructive, moodiness, smothering, dreaminess.

Mercury Keyword: Reasoning Powers Mercury rules Gemini, Virgo and the third and sixth houses. Mercury represents the way a person thinks and communicates. Mercury's house and sign placement will show how the mind directs its thoughts, ideas and opinions.. It is the conscious or reasonig mind.

When Mercury is in aspect with another planet, it will give additional information about how a person thinks. For example, if Mercury is aspected with the planet Mars, it will show a person who will most likely act upon their thoughts and ideas. If it aspected to Saturn, it would show a serious thinker, one who is cautious in communicating their thoughts. Mercury also shows how an individual goes from one place to another (slowly, quickly, weakly, strongly etc.) depending on the sign placement. It also deals with day-to-day activities and siblings. It takes Mercury approximately one year to go through all of the twelve signs. Mercury can stay in one sign from about 14 to 30 days, depending on its motion. Positive Mercury Traits: Ability to learn quickly, resourcefulness, awareness, dexteriy, intelligent. Negative Mercury Traits: Indecisiveness, instability, gullable, talks too much, two-faced, nosy.

VENUS Keyword: Affection Venus rules Taurus and Libra, the second and seventh houses. Venus rules social attitudes and behavior, as well as values, priorities, an individual's judgement and moral tendencies. Venus' house position in the natal chart shows where good luck can appear (in a minor way), where money may be gained or spent, and where you will want to relate to others. In a male's chart, Venus will indicate the kind of woman he may be attracted to. It is the planet of marriage and partnerships. Venus travels from 0 to 1 degree, 16 minutes a day, depending on its motion, and stays in a sign approximately 23 days to a little over 2 months. Positive Venus Traits: Charm, appreciation,of beutiful things, creativity, considerate, social. Negative Venus Traits: Vanity, laziness, self-indulgent, indecisive, possesive, jealousy.

EARTH (PART OF FORTUNE) Keyword: Reality Earth represents the physical plane and mundane matters. The Earth is always the exact opposite of the Sun sign, degree and house placement. In the natal chart, Earth describes the area in which a person will be the most successful and one's own approach. It shows the individual's mission in life.

MARS Keyword: Energy Mars rules Aries and the first house. Mars represents action and energy. It's house position in the natal chart willshow where one is most likely to take risks, physical activities and the kind of things that one will put a lot of effort into. In a male's chart, Mars will indicate the sexual potency and drive. In a female's chart, Mars will describe the kind of man she would be physically attracted to. Mars travels from 0 to one degree, 16 minutes per day depending on its motion, and takes about 2 years to go through all 12 signs, staying in one sign for about 1.5 months. Positive Mars Traits: Courage, determination, independent, energetic, self reliant. Negative Mars Traits: Impulsive, stubborn, violent, cruel, destructive.

JUPITER Keyword: Expansion Jupiter rules the sign Sagittarius and the ninth house. Jupiter is the planet of expansion and where it is located in the natal chart, will show an abundance in the individual's life. It also describes the potential for growth be it physical, intellectual, spiritual or cultural. It also describes one's capacity for enjoyment, optimism and the development of aspirations.

In a female's chart, Jupiter represents the father. Jupiter is sometimes called the greater benefactor because it is associated with good fortune in major ways and more often a benefit in a chart than it is a detriment. It takes Jupiter about 12 years to go through the 12 signs, staying in one sign an average of one year. Jupiter travels from 0 to 14 minutes a day depending on whether it is retrograde or in direct motion. Positive Jupiter Traits: Success, ambition, inspiration, wealth, optimism, generous, aspiring. Negative Jupiter Traits: extravagance, pomposity, conceit, very lazy, overconfident, fanatical.

SATURN Keyword: The Teacher Saturn rules the sign Capricorn and the 10th house. Saturn is the 'teacher' planet and through its influences we learn. Sometimes this can be a difficult process. But remember, the planets represent circumstances or options. The individual makes the choices. Saturn's house placement shows the area of a person's life where that person has the most lessons to learn and where that person mat have the greatest feelings of inadequacy, resposibilities and limitations. Saturn's action is slow and enduring. Saturn travels from 0 to 8 minutes per day depending on its motion and takes approximately 29 1/2 years to go through all twelve signs, staying in one sign for about 2 1/2 years. Positive Saturn Traits: Stability, self- discipline, patience, endurance, humility, thriftiness, conventional. Negative Saturn Traits: Misery, narrow-minded, selfish, fearful, pessimistic, rigid.

URANUS Keyword: The Awakener Uranus rules the sign Aquarius and the elveventh house. Uranus rules freedom and independence. It indicates originality in thought and expression. It's also associated with sudden changes and events, unpredictability and where a person's lifestyle may be different from the norm. Uranus in the natal chart indicates where a person will be unconventional, intuitive and individualistic. Uranus rules astrology, electricity, inventions and friends. Uranus travels from 0 to 4 minutes per day, depending on its motion and it moves through all twelve signs of the Zodiac approximately 84 years, staying in one sign about 7 years. Positive Uranus Traits: Clairvoyant ability, intuition, humanitarian ideals, strength of will, progressive, original. Negative Uranus Traits: Rebellious, eccentric, impulsive.

NEPTUNE Keyword: Intuition Neptune rules the sign Pisces and the 12th house. Neptune is a difficult planet to describe because it rules anything that is difficult to pin down or define. However, in the natal chart, Neptune represents a person's spirituality, abstract thinking, illusions, and where things aren't always what they seem. It can also rule those who are oppressed, abandoned or perecuted. If well aspected Neptune can represent those who are glamorous and charismatic, compassionate and highly creative. Neptune also indicates good fortune and protection that almost seems supernatural. Neptune travels from 0 degrees to 3 minutes per day, depending on its motion. It takes Neptune about 165 years to go through all 12 signs, staying in each one for approximately 14 years.

Positive Neptune Traits: Mystical, inspiration, genius, devotion, sensitive, idealistic, creative, psychic, understanding. Negative Neptune Traits: Self-delusion, self indulgence, chaotic events, negativity, selfsacrficing, powerlessness, misplaced sympathies, Fraud.

PLUTO Keyword: Transformation Pluto rules the sign Scorpio and the eighth house. Pluto represents intense energy. While Pluto mainly applies to a generation, a strong Pluto in the natal chart generally indicates an individual who will most likely be a nonconformist, who will bring new developments into the world. It can also indicate great amounts of money and power behind the scenes for the individual. The presence of Pluto's energy is never obvious until it is used. Pluto is the transformer, breaking down the old and replaces it with the new and is associated with drastic changes and forced conditions. Pluto is also associated with karmic responsibility and where a person must gain a deeper level of understanding. Pluto's action is slow, ponderous and inescapable. Pluto travels from 0 to three minutes a day and takes approximately 248 years to go through all 12 signs, staying in each one from 14 to 30 years. Positive Pluto Traits: Spirituality, revitalization, positive clairvoyance, transformation. Negative Pluto Traits: Fanaticism, anarchy, destruction, turmoil, criminal behavior. THE NODES OF THE MOON The nodes of the moon are not planets; they are calculated points in space based on the Moon's position. There is a North Node and a South Node which are always in opposition to each other. Traditionally, the north node is viewd to have an influence similar to that of Jupiter and the south node has an inlfuence similar to that of Saturn. In a chart, the north node represents the area where development of new talents should be directed. The south node represents talents already developed.

THE VERTEX The vertex represents an important life instruction. The vertex mostly falls between the fifth and eighth houses. Its exact point varies depending on the individual's birth date, time and place. The vertex and the anti-vertex (opposite point of the vertex) indicate karmic events in the life of an individual regarding cause and effect. Be careful of what you wish for, as it just might come true when the votex and anti-vortex come into play. PLANETARY MOVEMENTS
DIRECT MOTION: Refers to the forward movement of planets as seen from Earth. Direct motion allows an outward expression of a planet's energy, as indicated by house, sign placement and its aspects. RETROGRADE MOTION: Refers to a planet that appears to be moving backwards as seen from the Earth. The energy of a retrograde planet is less assertive and more internalized, sometimes reversing situations and changing our feelings and regular activities. The Sun and Moon can never be in retrograde motion. STATIONARY MOTION:A planet is said to "make a station" when it seems to stop moving. A planet has a greater influence in the horoscope when it is stationary because its energy is concentrated and focused at the degree of the zodiac it occupies.

The Elements
The four elements: Fire, Water, Air and Earth are based on temperment, as seen in a person's primary response to situation, relationships and most things in general. Each sign is matched with one of the elements according to whether the primary response associated with that sign is bassically: to act (physical/Earth), to gain something (purposeful/Fire), to analyze (intellectual/Air), or to feel (emotional/Water).

QUALITIES OF FIRE: Active, masculine, spontanious, quick, initiating, initializing, vitalizing and energetic. Fire is an element with two purposes: (1) It is an expression of spiritual energy and the determination of the spirit. (2)It purifies, burns and destroys the old so that the new may emerge. It is a the element of transmutation and regeneration. To pass through fire is symbolic of transcending the human condition. The direction or cardinal point of fire is south. QUALITIES OF WATER: Passive, feminine, receptive, sustaining, subconscious, creative and generative.

Water symbolizes the infinate realm of possibilities, which precede all form and creation. It is limitless and immortal. The direction or cardinal point of water is west. QUALITIES OF AIR: Active, masculine, intellectual, ethereal, abstract and communicative. Air is related to the creative breath of life, therefore, speech as well as scent and smell. Air is a volatile element which is considered the offspring of the parental elements of fire and water. It is the reconciler between the rival elements of fire (male) and water(female). Air also aludes to the human intellect and thought processes, which are quick, changeable, and abstract. The direction or cardinal point is east. QUALITIES OF EARTH: Passive, feminine, solid, materialization, physical, stable, slow-moving and grounded. Earth represents the physical, materialized universe in which we live. Earth is the daughter of fire and water, just as air is the son. This elemnt encompasses all activities of productivity, fertility, growth and regeneration. Earth is the fourth element and the result of the combined actions of the other three. The direction or cardinal point of earth is north.

CONJUNCTION (0 Degrees)
Keywords: Emphasis, Intensity A conjunction occurs when two planets are from 0 to 7 degrees of each other. Their energies combine or reinforce each other, giving emphasis to the planet's expression. A conjunction can be favorable or unfavorable depending on the planets involved and whether or not these planets are harmonious or opposite in character.

SEMI-SEXTILE (30 Degrees)

Keywords: Cooperative, support A semi-sextile is a minor, favorable aspect in which two or more planets are 30

SEMI-SEXTILE (30 Degrees)

Keywords: Cooperative, support A semi-sextile is a minor, favorable aspect in which two or more planets are 30 degrees apart plus or minus 3 degrees (27-33 degree orb). This aspect is of mixed quality - for the planets involved will be in

inharmonious signs. The planets will support each other in an external sense, but won't share any true inner communication. However, the expression of a semi-sextile indicates that one must give attention to contrasting energies so that each functions effectively.

SEMI-SQUARE (450 Degrees)

Keyword: Friction A semi-square is a minor, unfavorable aspect in which the planets involved are 45 degrees apart plus or minus 3 degrees (42-48 degree orb). The semi-square is similar to a square, but the influence is only a minor frustrating aspect.

SEXTILE (60 Degrees)

Keyword: Oppotunity A sextile is considered to be a major, favorable aspect in which two planets are 60 degrees apart plus or minus 5 degrees (55-65 degree orb). The planets involved are of the same in gender, quality, and functions harmoniously. Sextiles in a chart show where opportunities are presented in life. They represent circumstances that when acted upon can lead to achievement and success of a goal.

QUINTILE (72 Degrees)

Keyword: Creativity A quintile is considered to be a minor, favorable aspect in which two planets are 72 degrees apart plus or minus 5 degrees (67-77 degree orb). The quintile is an aspect that represents self-expression, creativity, and fulfillment of personal potential.

SQUARE (90 Degrees)

Keywords: Challenge, Obstacle A square is considered to be a major, unfavorable aspect in which the planets involved are 90 degrees apart, plus or minus 7 degrees (83-97 degree orb). In this aspect, the energies of the planets are clash with one another, each trying to make the other to conform to it's manner of expression. Squares in a chart indicate where you will need to apply effort and determination to achieve your goals. Squares signify action: in the Cardinal squares this action is swift; in fixed squares, the action is gradual and cautious and in mutable square, the action is changable and influenced by other factors.

TRINE (120 Degrees) Keywords: Harmony, Easy Luck A trine is a major, favorable aspect in which the planets involved are 120 degrees apart, plus or minus 7 degrees (113-127 orb). The trine represents harmony, creative inspiration and generosity. Trines in a chart can help a person to overcome difficulties and it's influence can bring good luck and easy attainment; also indicates where things come with little effort. It also identifies natural talents and where success is most easily attained. SESQUI-QUADRATE (135 Degrees)
Keyword: Agitation A sesqui-quadrate is considered to be a minor, unfavorable aspect, where the planets involved are 135 degrees apart, plus or minus 3 degrees (132-138 degree orb). It's influence basically represents minor obstacles that are more of an agitation than a serious problem. The sesqui-quuadrate is also similar to a square.

QUINCUNX (Inconjunct) (150Degrees)

Keywords: Growth, Adaptation A quincunx is considered to be a minor, unfavorable aspect, where the planets involved are 150 degrees apart, plus or minus 3 degrees (147-153 orb). This is probably the most important of the minor aspects. This aspect indicates problems that you need to learn to adapt to or to work around; which in turn will lead to personal growth. Usually the planets and signs are totally unrelated to each other and don't share the same element, quality or gender. Since they have little in common, it is difficult to harmonize their energies. There is a perception of slight tension that is hard for the conscious mind to grasp. This aspect

calls for a change in attitude and of old routines. It indicates the necessity to adjust to the conditions as shown by the planets and houses involved

OPPOSITION (180 Degrees)

Keywords: Cooperation, Awareness An opposition is an unfavorable, major aspect in which two planets are 180 degrees apart, plus or minus 7 degrees ( 173-187 degree orb). An opposition indicates areas where there is a need to balance opposing forces or cicumstances. Through an opposition, you have an opportunity to gain greater awareness of yourself as well as others. Sometimes these forces can't be resolved and the only solution is to compromise. Since the conditions represented by an opposition can't be changed, they must be dealt with or accepted as they are .

Unaspected Planets
An unaspected planet is a very powerful focal point and usually means that the individual is very aware of the planet's influence but may not be able to integrate it's qualities psychologically into the personality. Sometimes psychological problems can result and in such cases, professional help is recommended.

The Elements
The four elements: Fire, Water, Air and Earth are based on temperment, as seen in a person's primary response to situation, relationships and most things in general. Each sign is matched with one of the elements according to whether the primary response associated with that sign is bassically: to act (physical/Earth), to gain something (purposeful/Fire), to analyze (intellectual/Air), or to feel (emotional/Water).

QUALITIES OF FIRE: Active, masculine, spontanious, quick, initiating, initializing, vitalizing and energetic. Fire is an element with two purposes: (1) It is an expression of spiritual energy and the determination of the spirit. (2)It purifies, burns and destroys the old so that the new may emerge. It is a the element of transmutation and regeneration. To pass through fire is symbolic of transcending the human condition. The direction or cardinal point of fire is south. QUALITIES OF WATER: Passive, feminine, receptive, sustaining, subconscious, creative and generative. Water symbolizes the infinate realm of possibilities, which precede all form and creation. It is limitless and immortal. The direction or cardinal point of water is west. QUALITIES OF AIR: Active, masculine, intellectual, ethereal, abstract and communicative.

Air is related to the creative breath of life, therefore, speech as well as scent and smell. Air is a volatile element which is considered the offspring of the parental elements of fire and water. It is the reconciler between the rival elements of fire (male) and water(female). Air also aludes to the human intellect and thought processes, which are quick, changeable, and abstract. The direction or cardinal point is east. QUALITIES OF EARTH: Passive, feminine, solid, materialization, physical, stable, slow-moving and grounded. Earth represents the physical, materialized universe in which we live. Earth is the daughter of fire and water, just as air is the son. This elemnt encompasses all activities of productivity, fertility, growth and regeneration. Earth is the fourth element and the result of the combined actions of the other three. The direction or cardinal point of earth is north.

CONJUNCTION (0 Degrees)
Keywords: Emphasis, Intensity A conjunction occurs when two planets are from 0 to 7 degrees of each other. Their energies combine or reinforce each other, giving emphasis to the planet's expression. A conjunction can be favorable or unfavorable depending on the planets involved and whether or not these planets are harmonious or opposite in character.

SEMI-SEXTILE (30 Degrees)

Keywords: Cooperative, support A semi-sextile is a minor, favorable aspect in which two or more planets are 30 degrees apart plus or minus 3 degrees (27-33 degree orb). This aspect is of mixed quality - for the planets involved will be in inharmonious signs. The planets will support each other in an external sense, but won't share any true inner communication. However, the expression of a semi-sextile indicates that one must give attention to contrasting energies so that each functions effectively.

SEMI-SQUARE (450 Degrees)

Keyword: Friction A semi-square is a minor, unfavorable aspect in which the planets involved are 45 degrees apart plus or minus 3 degrees (42-48 degree orb). The semi-square is similar to a square, but the influence is only a minor frustrating aspect.

SEXTILE (60 Degrees)

Keyword: Oppotunity A sextile is considered to be a major, favorable aspect in which two planets are 60 degrees apart plus or minus 5 degrees (55-65 degree orb). The planets involved are of the same in gender, quality, and functions harmoniously. Sextiles in a chart show where opportunities are presented in life. They represent circumstances that when acted upon can lead to achievement and success of a goal.

QUINTILE (72 Degrees)

Keyword: Creativity A quintile is considered to be a minor, favorable aspect in which two planets are 72 degrees apart plus or minus 5 degrees (67-77 degree orb). The quintile is an aspect that represents self-expression, creativity, and fulfillment of personal potential.

SQUARE (90 Degrees)

Keywords: Challenge, Obstacle A square is considered to be a major, unfavorable aspect in which the planets

involved are 90 degrees apart, plus or minus 7 degrees (83-97 degree orb). In this aspect, the energies of the planets are clash with one another, each trying to make the other to conform to it's manner of expression. Squares in a chart indicate where you will need to apply effort and determination to achieve your goals. Squares signify action: in the Cardinal squares this action is swift; in fixed squares, the action is gradual and cautious and in mutable square, the action is changable and influenced by other factors.

TRINE (120 Degrees)

Keywords: Harmony, Easy Luck A trine is a major, favorable aspect in which the planets involved are 120 degrees apart, plus or minus 7 degrees (113-127 orb). The trine represents harmony, creative inspiration and generosity. Trines in a chart can help a person to overcome difficulties and it's influence can bring good luck and easy attainment; also indicates where things come with little effort. It also identifies natural talents and where success is most easily attained.

SESQUI-QUADRATE (135 Degrees)

Keyword: Agitation A sesqui-quadrate is considered to be a minor, unfavorable aspect, where the planets involved are 135 degrees apart, plus or minus 3 degrees (132-138 degree orb). It's influence basically represents minor obstacles that are more of an agitation than a serious problem. The sesqui-quuadrate is also similar to a square.

QUINCUNX (Inconjunct) (150Degrees)

Keywords: Growth, Adaptation A quincunx is considered to be a minor, unfavorable aspect, where the planets involved are 150 degrees apart, plus or minus 3 degrees (147-153 orb). This is probably the most important of the minor aspects. This aspect indicates problems that you need to learn to adapt to or to work around; which in turn will lead to personal growth. Usually the planets and signs are totally unrelated to each other and don't share the same element, quality or gender. Since they have little in common, it is difficult to harmonize their energies. There is a perception of slight tension that is hard for the conscious mind to grasp. This aspect calls for a change in attitude and of old routines. It indicates the necessity to adjust to the conditions as shown by the planets and houses involved.

OPPOSITION (180 Degrees)

Keywords: Cooperation, Awareness An opposition is an unfavorable, major aspect in which two planets are 180 degrees apart, plus or minus 7 degrees ( 173-187 degree orb). An opposition indicates areas where there is a need to balance opposing forces or cicumstances. Through an opposition, you have an opportunity to gain greater awareness of yourself as well as others. Sometimes these forces can't be resolved and the only solution is to compromise. Since the conditions represented by an opposition can't be changed, they must be dealt with or accepted as they are.

Unaspected Planets

An unaspected planet is a very powerful focal point and usually means that the individual is very aware of the planet's influence but may not be able to integrate it's qualities psychologically into the personality. Sometimes psychological problems can result and in such cases, professional help is recommended.

he Twelve Houses
FIRST HOUSE - Keyword: Identity Natural Sign: Aries Natural Ruler: Mars Element: Fire Quality: Angular It is a house of beginnings and appearances. It shows natural disposition and personality and represents the physical body and the primary outlook on life. SECOND HOUSE - Keyword: Values Natural Sign: Taurus Natural Ruler: Venus Element: Earth Quality: Succedent It is a house of resources, possessions, values, earning ability and financial affairs. It refers to inner talents, self-worth, individual freedom and material gain or loss. THIRD HOUSE - Keyword: Awareness Natural Sign: Gemini Natural Ruler: Mercury Element: Air Quality: Cadent The third house shows your usual ways of communication, transportation, short trips, mental skills, learning ability, primary education and siblings. It represents the conscious and objective portion of the mind and Your connections with your immediate environment.

FOURTH HOUSE - Keyword: Security Natural Sign: Cancer Natural Ruler: Moon Element: Water Quality: Angular The fourth house shows the home, parents, the parent who had the greater influence on an individual, charecter foundation, heritage and ancestry. It shows the roots of your life, property, real estate, the closing years of life and endings. FIFTH HOUSE - Keyword: Creativity Natural Sign: Leo Natural Ruler: Sun Element: Fire Quality: Succedent The fifth house is the house of love given to another, romance, pleasure, love affairs, amusements, sports, originality and creativity, and speculations. It shows children, social affairs and artistic abilities. SIXTH HOUSE - Keyword: Duty Natural Sign: Virgo Natural Ruler: Mercury Element: Earth Quality: Cadent The sixth house charecterizes work, service given, health, diet, hygiene, clothing, employment and personal habits. It also shows dependents, pets, aunts and uncles. SEVENTH HOUSE - Keyword: Cooperation Natural Sign: Libra Natural Ruler: Venus Element: Air Quality: Angular The seventh house describes marriage, partnerships, contracts, agreements and all dealings with the public. It shows cooperation with others, personal agents, open enemies, grandparents and energies that seem seperate from yourself but define yourself. EIGHTH HOUSE - Keyword: Regeneration Natural Sign: Scorpio Natural Rulers: Pluto and Mars Element: Water Quality: Succedent

The eighth house shows inner or outer circumstances and people who bring about endings of old patterns and the beginning of new ones. It also shows spiritual and physical regeneration, secrets, occult matters, hidden factors, sex, rebirth, secrets, degeneration and death. It shows moral, financial and spiritual support received from others, inheritance, wills, trusts and partner's assets. It is known as the house of surgery and in conjunction with the sixth house, it describes type of illness. NINTH HOUSE - Keyword: Aspiration Natural Sign: Sagittarius Natural Ruler: Jupiter Element: Fire Quality: Cadent The ninth house shows philosophy and the higher consciousness, ideals, ethics, religion, intuition, spirituality, visions, higher learning and mental study. It also shows long-distance travel, grandchildren, in-laws and foreign affairs. TENTH HOUSE - Keyword: Honor Natural Sign: Capricorn Natural Ruler: Saturn Element: Earth Quality: Angular The tenth house reveals status, reputation, fame, profession, community standing, the ego, ambition, achievements, honors, promotion, influence, authorities, social and business activities. Here we find the parent other than the one indicated in the fourth house. ELEVENTH HOUSE - Keyword: Social Consciousness Natural Sign: Aquarius Natural Rulers: Uranus and Saturn Element: Air Quality: Succedent The eleventh house indicates friends, acquantances, all nonemotional relationships. It shows goals, desires, hopes and wishes, love received, hunanitarian interests, organizations which relate to career, foster children and circumstances beyond one's control. TWELFTH HOUSE - Keyword: Subconscious Natural Sign: Pisces Natural Rulers: Neptune and Jupiter Element: Water Quality: Cadent

Shows hidden strengths, dangers and weaknesses, limitations, sorrows, secrets, hidden enemies, selfundoing, places of confinment and clandestine affairs. It is the house of the subconscious and of karmic debt. It is here that people tend to hide their problems

Glossary of Astrological Terms

Here is a glossary of terms frequently used in Astrology. AFFLICTED: Unfavorable planetary aspect: Squares, Oppositions and Quincunxes. AIR SIGNS: Signs possessing the qualities of the element Air: intellect, thought process etc. The Air signs are Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. ANERETIC DEGREE: The final degree of a sign (29th). Also refered to as the degree of fate. ANGLES: The lines of the chart wheel which lie at 0 degrees (Ascendent), 90 degrees (I.C.), 180 degrees (Descendent), and 270 degrees (M.C.). These major points represent Cardinal Qualities. AQUARIAN AGE: 2000 year period influenced by the qualities of Aquarius starting approximately at the new millenium. ARC: An angular measurement between two celestial planets or points. Any part of a circle, measured around it's circumference. ASCENDANT: The Rising Sign. The degree at which the Zodiac rests over the horizon of the birthplace at the time of birth. The Ascendant represents the persona and image to the world. ASPECT: The angular distance, calculated in specific number of degrees of the chart wheel, between two celestial points or planets. It shows the nature of the relationship between planets. BIRTHCHART: A diagram showing the exact positioning of the planets in the signs at the moment of birth. COMBUST: When a planet is very near the Sun in the birthchart. It is theorized that the planet loses some of its force. CARDINAL SIGNS: Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. Represents initiative. COMPOSITE CHART: Two individual charts which are merged to form one. It shows the relationship between two individuals. CONFIGURATION: An Aspect which has three or more planets. CONJUNCTION: Two or more planets sitting next to each other. A conjunction gives great strength to the energies of the interacting planets. CUSP: A line dividing the twelve houses. The midway point between two signs. CYCLE: The time it takes a planet or point to make one complete revolution in the heavens. DECANATE: The division of each sign into three equal parts of 10 degrees each. DECLINATION: The distance of a planet north or south of the celestial equater DEGREE: 1/360 of a circle. DESCENDANT: The opposite point from the Ascendant: cusp of the 7th house. Describes one's interaction with another. EARTH SIGNS: Signs belonging to the element Earth (practical etc.). Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn. ELEMENTS: Four-fold division of the Zodiac: Fire, Earth, Air, Water. Signs of the same element share qualities of that element.

EPHEMERIS: Astrological almanac listing Zodiacal positions of the planets and other Astronomical data. EQUATOR: The imaginary line drawn around the Earth, dividing it into the northern and southern hemispheres. When this line is extended into space, it is called the celestial equator. EQUINOX: A time of equal day and equal night occuring twice a year at the beginning of Spring and Autumn. FEMININE SIGNS: The Earth and Water signs. Feminine signs are refered to as negative and indicate passive and receptive energy. FIRE SIGNS: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Signs with the qualities of the element of Fire (Willfull, energetic, etc.) FIXED SIGNS: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius. Fixed signs are stubborn. GEOCENTRIC: The convention that the Earth, rather than the Sun is at the center of the Solar System. GRAND CROSS: Configuration in which four planets form mutual squares. It creates a lot of tension. GRAND TRINE: When three planets meet each other to form a triangle. This is a harmonious configuration. GREAT YEAR: The period when the pole makes a complete circle. HARD ASPECT: Squares, oppositions and quincunxes. Aspects which create tension and/or friction. HOUSES: The celestial sphere as a 360 degree circle is divided into twelve sections called houses. They are numbered counterclockwise from the Ascendant (9:00 position). Each house represents certain aspects of life. I.C.(Immum Coeli): One of the four major angles of a birth chart. It is the beginning of the fourth house and is a very personal point in a chart. M.C.(Medium Coeli): One of four major points in the birth chart and is at the top af the chart (beginning of the tenth house. It represents public life and reputation. MASCULINE SIGNS: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius. Masculine signs are assertive and self-assured. MERIDIAN: The Meridian at Greenwich. The point from which time and space is measured. It divides longtitude into east and west. MIDPOINTS: The midpoint between two planets or angles and sometimes house cusps. MUTABLE SIGNS: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. Flexible nature. NATAL: Birth. The natal chart refers to a chart for the time of birth. NODES: The north and south nodes of the moon are those points on the ecliptic where the moon crosses it going either north or south. OPPOSITION: An opposition is when planets are exactly opposite each other in the chart wheel. Oppositions create stress. ORB: The space in the chart wheel measured in degrees, between planets and points, by which an aspect may vary from exactness and still remain effective. POLARITY: Opposite signs effect each other: each sign has a relationship with its partner across the Zodiac. PROGRESSION: A method of advancing the planets and points of a natal chart to a particular time after birth.

QUALITIES: Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable. QUINCUNX (INCONJUNCT): An arc of 150 degrees. An uneasy aspect with karmic lessons. QUINTILE: An aspect of 72 degrees. An easy aspect representing accomplishments. RETROGRADE: When a planet appears to be traveling backwards from Earth's perspective. The energy of a retrograde planet is less assertive. RULERSHIP: Different signs are "ruled" by different planets and their influences can be affected by this fact. SIDEREAL TIME: Time reckoned by the stars rather than by the Sun. SOLSTICE: When the Sun reaches its maximum declination. This occurs twice a year, at the beginning of Summer and Winter. STELLIUM: A group of planets gathered in one area of the Zodiac; sometimes, a multiple conjunction. SUN-SIGN ASTROLOGY: As seen in newspaper Astrology columns, predictions for the day, month or year ahead on the basis of Solar Charts. SYNASTRY: Comparing natal charts to find strengths and weaknesses in the area of compatability. TRANSIT: A planet's movement through a sign or house. VOID OF COURSE: A term describing a planet that does not make a major aspect before changing signs. It is primarily wit respect to the Moon. ZODIAC: From the Greek 'zodiakos', meaning 'circle of animals'. A band in the heavens divided into twelve signs, each containing 30 degrees of longtitude and acting as a barometer for various human traits.