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The Basics of Western Astrology

AstrologicalGlyphs 150x150 The Basics of Western AstrologyThe basic belief of astrology is linked with the hermits saying “as above so below”. The position of the planets directly above the place of a person at the time of their birth is mapped on to a chart (or diagram). Then the position and relationship between the celestial bodies are interpreted.

The Diagram is a circle, which is divided into 12 sections one for each of the 12 signs of the zodiac. And by knowing the position of a particular (the Sun) celestial body the other planets positions can be calculated. The Celestial bodies used in the chart are the Sun, the moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto (Reclassified as Dwarf Planet).

Once the positions of the celestial bodies are marked out on the charts lines are drawn connecting the planets if the are in a set about of degrees. You would start with one planet and measure the distance between and the next if it falls in a set number of degrees you would draw a line a different coloured line to represent the type of connection (Conjunction (0°), Opposition (180°), Square (90°), Trine (120°), Sextile (60°), Semi-Square (45°), Sesqisquare (135°), and Quincunx (150°). ) and you will then move to the next planet until all the connections are made.

This diagram is then used to interoperate a horoscope or Natal chart.

Your Zodiac sign, is a related to the position of the sun and what constellation it was in at the time of your birth. The Zodiac has been around since 500BC approximately and is based on the journey of the sun and it position in relation to the constellations and other planets. The 12 Constellations and Zodiac signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.

The zodiac signs are divided in to 4 elements earth, air, fire and water and 3 qualities cardinal (sometimes referred to as movable), fixed, and mutable.

Sign names
English name
Element
Quality
Days
Aries
The Ram
Fire
Cardinal
31
Taurus
The Bull
Earth
Fixed
28
Gemini
The Twins
Air
Mutable
34
Cancer
The Crab
Water
Cardinal
32
Leo
The Lion
Fire
Fixed
31
Virgo
The Virgin
Earth
Mutable
31
Libra
The Scales
Air
Cardinal
28
Scorpio
The Scorpion
Water
Fixed
32
Sagittarius
The Archer/Centaur
Fire
Mutable
29
Capricorn
The Sea-goat
Earth
Cardinal
30
Aquarius
The Water Carrier
Air
Fixed
30
Pisces
The Two Fish
Water
Mutable
29(30)*

Water buy prescription drugs signs are related to growth processes, identification and emotion. In tandem with the other elements, water feels that fire will make it boil, air will evaporate it, but earth will shape and channel it.

Fire signs are related to action, passion, and energy. In tandem with the other elements, fire feels that earth will smother it, water will drown it, but air will fan and enliven it.

Air signs are related to thought, perspective and communication. In tandem with the other elements, air feels that water will obscure it, earth will suffocate it, but fire will inspire and uplift it.

Earth signs are related to sensation, stability, and practicality. In tandem with the other elements, earth feels that air will dry it, fire will dry it, but water will refresh and nourish it.

Mutable signs are related to adaptability, resourcefulness and holism. They are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.

Fixed signs are related to determination, focus and individuality. They are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius.

Cardinal signs are related to creativity and initiation. They are Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.

Summary of Zodiac Sign Characteristics

Aries (cardinal, fire, personal): defensive, energetic, head down, assertive, impulsive.

Taurus (fixed, earth, personal): patient, indulgent, resourceful, thorough, devoted.

Gemini (mutable, air, personal): quick, logical, and inquisitive.

Cancer (cardinal, water, personal): clinging, protective, sensitive.

Leo (fixed, fire, social): theatrical, generous, and proud.

Virgo (mutable, earth, social): critically, practical, efficient.

Libra (cardinal, air, social): lazy, co-operative, fair.

Scorpio (fixed, water, social): anxious, passionate, sensitive.

Sagittarius (mutable, fire, universal): careless, free, and straightforward.

Capricorn (cardinal, earth, universal): suspicious, prudent, and cautious.

Aquarius (fixed, air, universal): detached, democratic, and unconventional.

Pisces (mutable, water, universal): distracted, imaginative, sensitive.

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Originally posted 2010-10-27 06:15:23. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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